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a full forensic autopsy, the storage of all relevant biological samples, comprehensive toxicological and histological investigations, and the involvement of law enforcement and counterintelligence agencies.

— Meaghan Mobbs, Afghanistan veteran and founder of a Ukrainian aid charity; she posted on X calling for a full forensic autopsy, preservation of all relevant biological samples, comprehensive toxicological and histological investigations, and involvement of law enforcement and counterintelligence agencies; context: response to Lindsey Graham's death and call for transparency.

The extrajudicial killing of another community member by ICE agents in Maine — just days after the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston — is a devastating and unacceptable escalation of violence. These are not isolated incidents; they reflect an immigration enforcement system that has become increasingly militarized, unaccountable, and willing to use deadly force against the very communities it is supposed to serve.

— Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), in a statement.

They took the land from the people, quite honestly. We’re giving it back.

— Donald Trump at a signing event at the White House on Monday, discussing the downsizing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.

I couldn’t believe Rocky supported a racist insurrectionist. I quit watching Tulsa King halfway through the season because I couldn’t look at him without feeling contempt.

— Anonymous user mushyzombie773, reacting to Sylvester Stallone's politics as described in the BuzzFeed list about MAGA celebrities.

I knew he was in danger because the bison didn’t leave.

— Mike MacLeod, describing his observation of the grandfather's danger during the bison attack at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone

"into the path of the tractor trailer."— Sgt. Dylan Bryan told CNN, describing that one person ran across State Road 16 and into the path of the tractor trailer.

I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die.

— Omi Vaidya, in an Instagram video appealing for Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike.

"He started out when there was barely a film industry in this country to speak of. For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today – one of our greatest cultural exports," Luxon said. "His work will be watched and loved long after all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends tonight. Rest in Peace."— Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, said this in tribute to Sam Neill; he highlighted Neill's role in bringing New Zealand stories to the world and shaping the national film industry.

It’s hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United. Signing for such a special club feels incredible, it is the culmination of years of dedication since I first fell in love with football. I have had the privilege of experiencing success in the game and it has only increased my determination to achieve more. The ambition from everyone at the club is extremely clear; we are all determined to push for the biggest trophies over the coming years.

— Youri Tielemans, upon joining Manchester United; reported by SunSport.

It is time for him to 'do equity' and pay the judgment.

— Judge Lewis Kaplan, in an order late Wednesday

a world in which U.S. soldiers, police officers, Border Patrol agents and elected leaders could be dragged before an international court, tried by judges from random countries across the globe, found guilty under international laws we neither consent to nor control.

— Senator Marco Rubio, in a Wall Street Journal op-ed warning about a world where U.S. officials could be dragged before an international court

that the United States will henceforth claim revenues amounting to 20 percent of the freight value for the safe passage of the Strait.

— Donald Trump's statement on Truth Social, following the announcement of the sea blockade and the fee policy

The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for vandalizing our Nations magnificent Reflecting Pool. Who would do such a thing? These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments,

— Donald J. Trump, Truth Social post on Saturday

The nature of the suit itself and the conduct of the Parties and counsel from its filing make plain that this was an attempt to use the Court to provide some legitimacy to an agreement to confer immunity to people and entities affiliated with the President and to earmark billions of dollars from American taxpayers to redress grievances not defined in the law.

— U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, in a ruling on Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns

the FBI is wasting their time

— Donald Trump, in the Oval Office, responding to reporters about the FBI's investigation into Lindsey Graham’s death.

"It has been a tax on the American people and businesses. We plan on getting rid of that tax," he said. "That means we need a regime change in policy, and we need new consideration of practices, some of which have been working, some of which haven't."— Kevin Warsh, Federal Reserve Chairman, remarks for delivery to separate congressional panels

The wonderful thing now is we have all the evidence. Any time the government is responsible in whatever way of taking the life of a community member we need to have a full and thorough investigation.

— Mary Moriarty said; commenting on the turnover of evidence in the Minnesota killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together,

— Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, on the Fox and Friends television programme.

"This disease, he has told me, spares no age group and impacts millions of people around the world. It is the unwanted visitor at the door."— Chesley B. 'Sully' Sullenberger III, in a post on his personal website announcing his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis

People are fallible. Organizations and institutions are fallible. It was fallibility that led to the Ahrtal not being prepared for this catastrophe.

— Gordon Schnieder, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate (CDU), said this at the commemorative event on the anniversary of the flood disaster in the Ahrtal, on the market square in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.

But here, it benefits neither them nor anyone else – the goal is simply to cause damage and intimidate. It is terrorism, pure and simple, Lavrov said.

— Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, said in remarks cited by Reuters.

Who can guarantee that you won't be the next people the AfD wants to get rid of? People who hate people hate people. There is no logic behind it.

— Ruth Moschner, in an Instagram post addressing AfD supporters

I still have unfinished business to complete on your behalf, and I have every intention of finishing the job you elected me to do.

— Mitch McConnell, in a statement addressed to Kentuckians

A comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable peace can only be achieved through a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process, facilitated by the UN, which addresses the legitimate aspirations and concerns of all Yemenis,

— Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan's deputy permanent representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing

Who the hell is Tiffany Haddish?

— Davis Ingle, White House spokesperson, responding to a joke Haddish made about Trump.

He is a special player, and for special players there can always be special rules.

— Thomas Tuchel; quoted in a BBC article about Jude Bellingham

What we collectively do now will determine how the next phase of civilization unfolds.

— Demis Hassabis, in his manifesto 'A Framework for Frontier AI and the Dawning of a New Age'

Federal and state governments must finally equip the food surveillance system in such a way that it can stop consumer deception.

— Alina Nitsche, Foodwatch, commenting on the need for tougher regulation of the market for fortified foods and dietary supplements.