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John Carro, Former Jurist, Passes Away at 98

John Carro, who served as a jurist and had a varied career including positions as a police officer and social worker, has died at the age of 98. He is remembered for his early interaction with Lee Harvey Oswald.

Fox News — Politics

Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit against Harvard University, which claimed the school failed to address antisemitism. The judge found that the incidents cited were too isolated to establish a pattern of noncompliance with federal civil rights law. The Justice Department is currently assessing its next steps following the ruling.

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Judge Dismisses Justice Department's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department against Harvard University, which accused the institution of failing to address antisemitism on campus. The judge found that the incidents cited were too isolated to establish a pattern of noncompliance with federal civil rights law. The Justice Department is currently assessing its options following the ruling.

Washington Examiner

Justice Department Finds Three NSF STEM Programs Unconstitutional

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel has ruled that three National Science Foundation STEM programs are unconstitutional due to their race- and sex-based criteria. The NSF is advised not to continue these programs in their current form, and approximately $104 million of funding is affected. The ruling follows a request from the NSF to review several programs for compliance with equal-protection principles.

Fox News — Politics

Paul Pelosi's Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea in Hit-and-Run Case

Paul Pelosi did not appear in court for his hit-and-run charge, with his attorney entering a not guilty plea. The charge stems from an incident on July 3 where he allegedly struck a parked vehicle and left the scene. This is his second traffic-related legal matter in recent years, following a DUI conviction in 2022.

Fox News — Latest

Paul Pelosi's Attorney Enters Not Guilty Plea in Hit-and-Run Case

Paul Pelosi did not appear in court for his hit-and-run charge, with his attorney entering a not guilty plea. He is accused of striking a parked car and leaving the scene. This incident follows a previous DUI conviction in 2022 and highlights his driving history.

New York Times — Politics

Analysis Shows Majority of Congress Members Own Stock

A report from Common Cause reveals that almost 60 percent of members of Congress own stock. This finding has emerged as a significant topic in midterm campaign discussions regarding the accountability of lawmakers.

Al Jazeera English

Son of Former Mexican President Claims US Visa Revocation

The son of former Mexican President AMLO has claimed that his US visa has been revoked, a statement that has not been confirmed by US authorities. This situation occurs amid heightened investigations into Mexican politicians with potential cartel affiliations.

Washington Examiner

Lawrence Mayor Charged with Fraud and Money Laundering Related to COVID-19 Loans

Brian DePena, the mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering related to the fraudulent acquisition of over $1.5 million in COVID-19 small-business loans. Prosecutors allege he diverted funds for personal debts and his political campaign. If convicted, he faces significant prison time.

Fox News — Latest

Former ABC News Correspondent Claims Network Altered COVID Lab Leak Report After Review by Fauci

Terry Moran, a former ABC News correspondent, claimed that his report on the COVID lab leak theory was significantly altered after being reviewed by Dr. Anthony Fauci. He expressed frustration over the changes made to the report, which aired in June 2021, and criticized the ongoing demonization of Fauci. The lab leak theory has been supported by multiple U.S. government agencies, while the natural origin theory remains widely discussed among scientists.

The Daily Beast

Emails Reveal Sarah Ferguson Contacted FBI Director Kash Patel Regarding Socialite

Emails released by Bloomberg show that Sarah Ferguson contacted FBI Director Kash Patel to provide contact information for British socialite Victoria Harvey shortly after Patel's appointment. The emails, part of a document cache related to Jeffrey Epstein, do not mention Epstein directly but highlight Ferguson's attempts to connect with Patel during his review of Epstein-related investigations.

Axios

Trump Addresses Concerns Over Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

President Trump stated he is not concerned about the conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nine months amid reports of mental health issues and shortages of supplies. The Navy has denied claims of increased suicidal ideations and emphasized the availability of support for crew members. Lawmakers are calling for investigations into the conditions aboard the ship, which has not made a port call in over 200 days.