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First Line News Articles for Friday, May 29 2026
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Pentagon Moves to Boost American Drone Makers
The Trump administration is moving to strengthen America’s drone industry through funding-deal talks with several U.S. drone companies as part of an effort to boost domestic production of the next generation of battlefield technology, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Vance, Rubio in Dead Heat in Hypothetical 2028 GOP Race
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now locked in a virtual dead heat in a hypothetical 2028 GOP presidential primary matchup, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling.
Trump Admin Targets Big Immigration’s Legal Industrial Complex
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is starting to dismantle the legal industrial complex pushing for mass migration by cracking down on immigration lawyers who file fraudulent asylum claims.
Pentagon: Troops Targeted Using Location Data
U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield.
California Dem Congressman Starts Prison Sentence for Fraud Conviction
Former Democrat Rep. TJ Cox of California started his yearlong prison sentence Wednesday after being convicted of wire fraud last December.
Ex-CIA Officer Allegedly Stashes $40 Million in Gold
A former CIA senior officer with top-secret clearance has been accused of stashing $40 million worth of gold bars he apparently brought home from work.
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid
Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year.
Trump $250 Bill Push Faces Legal Questions
The Treasury Department office responsible for printing the nation’s money “is conducting appropriate planning and due diligence” in response to proposed legislation that would allow President Donald Trump to appear on a $250 bill.
Jill Biden: Thought Joe Was Having Stroke During Debate
Former first lady Jill Biden said she was frightened that her husband was having a stroke during his disastrous presidential debate against Donald Trump in June 2024.
