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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel can now take rabbinic exams

Orthodox Jewish women in Israel have gained the right to take rabbinic exams, a significant change from past practices where only men could participate. Despite this progress, women remain ineligible to hold the title of rabbi.

Guardian — US

Former Federal Judges File Lawsuit Against Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund

A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges has initiated a lawsuit in Florida against Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund,' claiming it misuses taxpayer funds. The lawsuit also aims to reopen a related case concerning the unauthorized release of Trump's tax information.

Guardian — US

Former Federal Judges File Lawsuit Against Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund

A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges has initiated a lawsuit against Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, alleging it misuses taxpayer dollars. The lawsuit also seeks to reopen a related legal case involving the IRS and the disclosure of Trump's tax information.

latimes.com

Poll Indicates Tight Race Among Bass, Raman, and Pratt Ahead of L.A. Mayoral Primary

A UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll shows a close race in the L.A. mayoral primary, with Mayor Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22%. The poll indicates significant gains for Raman and Pratt since March, with key issues in the race including homelessness and public safety. The primary election is scheduled for June 6, 2026.

The Hill

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Dow Jones

President Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Dow Jones & Company regarding an article about a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The previous case was dismissed by a federal judge for lack of evidence of 'actual malice.'

Axios

Consumer Spending Outpaces Income Growth Amid Economic Challenges

Americans are experiencing a decline in personal savings as consumer spending outpaces income growth, largely due to rising energy costs from the Iran conflict. The personal saving rate fell to 2.6% in April, with consumer spending rising by 0.5% despite a 0.1% decrease in disposable personal income. Analysts warn that these trends may signal potential challenges for the broader economy.

Washington Examiner

DOJ Files Lawsuits Against Four States Over Undercover License Plate Restrictions

The DOJ has filed lawsuits against Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts for denying undercover license plates to federal immigration agencies. The lawsuits claim that these state policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and put law enforcement officers at risk. The DOJ seeks to have these policies declared unconstitutional.

Daily Wire

Texas Man Charged with Making Terroristic Threats Against Erika Kirk

A Texas man, Jacob Wenske, has been charged with making a terroristic threat against Erika Kirk and a Turning Point USA event. The threats included a comment about bombing the event and an email expressing intent to harm Kirk and other speakers. Wenske's bond is set at $120,000, and TPUSA is implementing enhanced security measures for the upcoming summit.

PBS NewsHour

Trump Accounts app to be launched on Thursday

The Trump Accounts app will be released on Thursday as part of a tax legislation initiative. It is designed to offer $1,000 to every newborn, provided their parents open an account.