Former President Trump's appearance at the Daytona 500, a dramatic overtime finish to the race itself, and the closure of a migrant center in San Diego are among the leading news stories this Monday.

Major Headlines

• SpaceX Visit: The Transportation Secretary addressed the media and countered Hillary Clinton's past remarks with an announcement regarding a SpaceX visit to an air traffic control facility.
• Nuclear EMP Threat: Focus shifts to Trump's actions in preparing the nation for a potential nuclear EMP attack and why caution is crucial for the U.S.
• Gabby Petito Case: Gabby Petito's former boyfriend reveals a significant final phone call on the day of her murder in a new documentary.
• Kamala Harris Criticized: A former Biden official critiques Vice President Kamala Harris for a misstep on the campaign trail.
• DOGE Task Force: A newly formed task force focused on Dogecoin has recovered a substantial sum of money that went missing during the Biden administration.

Politics

• Union Protests: Unions are organizing protests against former President Trump, planning demonstrations across the United States.
• Secession Movement: A predominantly conservative region in a blue state is gaining traction in its push to secede.
• Ukraine-Russia War: Trump comments on Zelenskyy's role in potential peace negotiations to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
• DNC Vice Chair: Reports indicate some Democrats are expressing concerns about the newly appointed DNC vice chair, just two weeks into the role.

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Media

• VA Chaplain Sanctioned: A chaplain at a Veterans Affairs hospital faces sanctions for sharing a Bible verse during a sermon, raising free speech concerns.
• CNN Defamation Trial: The jury foreman in a CNN defamation trial shares their perspective on the cable news network.
• MSNBC Commentary: An MSNBC host urges Democrats to take a stronger stance against Trump and Elon Musk.
• Public Opinion on Spending: Independent voters express their views on Trump's approach to cutting government spending.

Opinion

• Rep. Ro Khanna: The congressman argues Democrats need to demonstrate that government can be both efficient and beneficial.
• Chelsea Mitchell: The runner discusses the ongoing efforts to protect women's sports.

Other News

• Farm Life: A Hollywood actor discusses the challenges and rewards of living on a farm.
• Health Hazards: A doctor highlights three key health risks facing Americans.
• News Quiz: Test your knowledge of recent news events.
• Egg Prices: A company introduces an innovative approach to address rising egg costs.
• Healthy Dessert: A GOP senator shares her favorite healthy dessert recipe.

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