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New York Times — US

Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Officers from Promotion List

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken the action of removing at least seven officers from the promotion list. Current and former defense officials have indicated that this decision may contravene the rules of the promotion system.

Fox News — Politics

Justice Thomas Critiques Supreme Court's Focus on Murder Case Over Other Issues

Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court for prioritizing a Florida murder case over other significant issues, arguing that the evidence against the convicted murderer was overwhelming. He called for the Court to focus on cases involving law-abiding citizens that have been overlooked.

Fox News — Latest

Justice Thomas Critiques Supreme Court's Focus on Murder Case Over Other Issues

Justice Clarence Thomas, along with Justice Samuel Alito, criticized the Supreme Court's decision to vacate a lower-court ruling in a Florida murder case, arguing that the Court should focus on more significant issues. The Supreme Court ruled that the Eleventh Circuit must reconsider a death row inmate's request for a new trial without considering newly discovered DNA evidence, which Thomas deemed inconsequential.

Fox News — Politics

Sergey Brin Donates to Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Campaign in Los Angeles

Sergey Brin has made a financial contribution to Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, joining other tech leaders in supporting Republican candidates. This donation reflects a broader trend of political realignment within the tech industry, although most tech employees still predominantly support Democrats.

Fox News — Latest

Sergey Brin Donates to Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Campaign in Los Angeles

Sergey Brin has made a financial contribution to Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, joining other tech leaders in supporting Republican candidates. This reflects a broader trend of political realignment within the tech industry, although most tech employees continue to support Democrats.

Guardian — US

Tina Peters Released from Prison After Sentence Commuted

Tina Peters, a former elections clerk in Colorado, has been released from prison after her sentence was commuted. She was previously convicted for participating in a scheme related to election conspiracy theories stemming from the 2020 election.

Fox News — Latest

Graham Platner Withdraws from MS NOW Interview Amid Scandal Claims

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, withdrew from an interview on MS NOW following allegations of sending explicit messages to women while married. Host Eugene Daniels reported this, while Platner's campaign denied any interview was scheduled, asserting that the focus should remain on Platner's political agenda.

Axios

Federal Reserve Officials Discuss AI's Economic Impact on Inflation and Productivity

Federal Reserve officials have raised concerns about the potential economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on inflation and productivity. They caution that while AI may offer long-term benefits, the immediate risks of inflation are more pressing, and evidence of sustained productivity gains is still needed. Recent discussions highlight the challenges in linking AI investments to measurable productivity improvements.

Fox News — Latest

Sister of Sheridan Gorman Criticizes Anti-ICE Protest in Yorktown, New York

Madelon Gorman, sister of slain college student Sheridan Gorman, has condemned anti-ICE protests in her hometown of Yorktown, New York. She expressed that the protests are painful for her family, especially following her sister's murder by an illegal immigrant. The accused, Jose Medina-Medina, has been in jail since March and has pleaded not guilty.

Daily Wire

Department of Education Investigates North Carolina School District Over Transgender Policy

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina over complaints from female students about the district's transgender policy, which allegedly allows biological male students access to girls' bathrooms and locker rooms. The investigation will assess whether the district's practices violate Title IX protections for female students.

The Hill

Jill Biden discusses Hunter Biden's pardon

In a recent interview, Jill Biden defended the pardon of her stepson, Hunter Biden, by President Joe Biden. She expressed concerns about potential targeting by former President Trump following his election.

apnews.com

Tina Peters Released from Prison Following Sentence Commutation by Colorado Governor

Tina Peters, a former elections clerk in Colorado, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence. Peters was convicted for her role in a scheme that involved breaching election security and spreading false claims about the 2020 election. Governor Polis noted the unusual length of her sentence for a first-time non-violent offender.

Washington Examiner

Supreme Court to Hear Case on First Step Act Regarding Inmate Transfers

The Supreme Court will hear the case Maxwell v. Thomas, which examines the application of the First Step Act regarding inmate transfers to lower-security confinement. The case will focus on whether inmates can challenge time credits earned through good behavior via a habeas corpus petition. The court is expected to hear arguments between October 2026 and April 2027.

Fox News — Latest

Charges Dropped Against College Students Accused of Organizing Beach Event

Charges against four college students accused of organizing a chaotic beach event in Rehoboth Beach have been dropped by the Delaware Department of Justice, citing no factual basis. The city has requested further clarification on the dismissal and has reached out to the NAACP for discussion.

Washington Examiner

Bernie Sanders proposes government ownership stake in AI companies

Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed that the federal government take a 50% stake in AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic through a sovereign wealth fund. He plans to introduce legislation imposing a one-time tax on these companies, payable in stock, to ensure public financial benefits from AI advancements.

Guardian — US

Democrats Plan to Challenge Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund in Senate

Senate Democrats are preparing to challenge a $1.8 billion fund linked to Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. Chuck Schumer criticized the fund, which Trump claims is for victims of politicized prosecutions, and noted that some Republicans have expressed concerns about it.