The Daily Populous

Tuesday May 20th, 2025 morning edition

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“In the short term, if Walmart decides that they have to raise prices, do you think that that’s un-American, effectively?”

“I think Walmart’s gonna have to make some decisions; Walmart has the broadest base of American clients there is.

I think they’re gonna be very careful about how they do this.

I know that they’ve received some criticism from the president.

I think they need to think hard,” Hagerty replied.

He also said that it wouldn’t be easy to adapt to changes in demand sparked by fluctuations in pricing. »

Trump to Israel: ' We'll abandon you if war continues,' source tells WaPo - report

Authored by m.jpost.com

"Trump has been letting Israel know 'we will abandon you if you do not end this war,'" the source added, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.

The increase in pressure from Trump came after Israel called up tens of thousands of reservists and ramped up Gaza bombings, the Washington Post added.

However, according to an official speaking to Ynet, the White House denied the report that Trump would abandon Israel. »

‘Sesame Street’ Saved, Inks New Streaming Deal With Netflix

Authored by hollywoodreporter.com

The streaming giant has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop for new episodes of the long-running children’s show, just months after Warner Bros.

Discovery opted not to renew its output deal for the program in a strategic shift at its streaming service Max (which will soon return to being HBO Max).

The Netflix deal begins later this year with season 56 of the program. »

Qatar lobby reaches deep into US conservative media, documents show

Authored by ynetnews.com

Documents submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) reveal Qatar’s deep penetration into the American media landscape, particularly targeting conservative outlets.

Notably, the agreement specifies that the firm's president, Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla, must travel in business or first class on Qatar Airways.

Ventry, who previously held senior roles in Congress and conservative media, formally transitioned to lobbying for Qatar to avoid overt conflicts of interest. »

Trump administration to pay $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt

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The Trump administration will pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Trump supporter who was shot and killed while in the mob breaching the House Speaker's Lobby on Jan. 6, 2021.

The suit also argued Byrd was not in uniform and was wearing a COVID mask when he opened fire against Babbitt.

Mr. Trump, on the day he was inaugurated, issued a blanket pardon for more than 1,500 Capitol riot defendants. »