Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals – POLITICO

Jimmy Carter: The US president who became China’s friend – BBC.com

Elon Musk is clashing with Trump’s MAGA base over skilled immigration. Here’s what economics gurus are saying. – Business Insider

GOP “playing with fire” if Johnson removed as speaker, Rep. Lawler says – Axios

Man threatens police: He says his intent to harm law enforcement came after he saw prison video – WSYR

Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying ‘This is Trump’s America now’ – CNN

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley, he sides with… – Hindustan Times

Severe weather threatens US flights during one of busiest travel weekends – The Guardian US

Why Santa Cruz Harbor was so devastated by storm surge – The Mercury News

Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here’s Three Things to Know. – The New York Times