David Morens, a former advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to evading records requests for COVID-19 research grants. The plea follows an investigation by the FBI and the DOJ, which revealed that Morens and others conspired to conceal communications by using personal email accounts. He faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing set for November 12.
David Morens, a former advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to evading records requests for COVID-19 research grants. The charges stem from communications that Morens and others had through personal email accounts to conceal their activities. He faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing set for November 12, 2026.
The International Criminal Court has condemned U.S. sanctions against its President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ICC and various international leaders criticized the sanctions as undermining judicial independence and the rule of law, with the U.S. asserting that the ICC threatens American sovereignty.
Senator Darline Graham admitted during a debate that she lacks knowledge on national security issues, which drew criticism from former Governor Nikki Haley. Her opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman, emphasized the importance of understanding security threats, particularly from China. Former President Trump plans to support Graham in the upcoming runoff election.
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream discussed the emotional toll of missing a game-winning layup against the Indiana Fever, which resulted in an overtime loss. Despite the setback, she rebounded in a later game against the Las Vegas Aces, contributing to her team's success. Reese leads the WNBA in rebounding this season.
Royce White has officially declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, identifying as a transgender woman. His declaration raises questions about eligibility and discrimination in women's sports, especially following a similar announcement by Enes Kanter Freedom. White has indicated he may take legal action if he is not drafted.
The US Department of Justice is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post that allegedly involved threats and controversy related to his forthcoming novel. The prosecution has garnered significant public interest given Comey's past role in the FBI.
President Trump will speak on U.S. tech innovation from the White House, with attendance from CEOs of major cryptocurrency companies. The event is set to launch the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Innovation Advisory Committee.
Senator Darline Graham faced criticism for not directly addressing a national security question during a recent debate in South Carolina. This debate takes place one week before her runoff election for the Senate seat she was appointed to hold.
Canadian Prime Minister Carney reported significant progress in trade negotiations with the United States. The countries are aiming to finalize the details of the trade deal before a tariff deadline this weekend.
Karmelo Anthony's defense team has successfully removed the trial judge from the case as they seek a retrial following his conviction for murder. Judge John Roach was recused, and a new judge will be appointed before a court hearing where the defense will argue for a new trial based on concerns over jury selection and the judge's comments after the trial.
A video from June 4, 2026, shows Senator Mitch McConnell appearing frail and mostly motionless during a Senate session, raising concerns about his health before his hospitalization on June 14. Despite statements attributed to him, McConnell has not made public appearances since then, leading to calls for transparency from state leaders.
The board of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority has approved a $19.9 billion renovation plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, proposed by President Donald Trump. The project, set to begin in 2027, includes significant upgrades to the airport's infrastructure, primarily funded through airline contributions rather than federal dollars.
A new poll reveals that Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the Michigan Senate, is leading Republican nominee Mike Rogers by 7 points. El-Sayed has 46 percent support among likely voters, while Rogers has 39 percent, indicating a consolidation of support for El-Sayed after the primary.
A lunar eclipse will take place at the end of August, with the full moon passing through Earth's shadow and appearing red. This phenomenon will be visible throughout the United States.
A federal judge has asked the Kennedy Center to clarify why a tarp has been covering its facade for over two months, citing necessary repairs. Representative Joyce Beatty has raised concerns that the tarp is being used to hide the restoration of President John F. Kennedy's name, following a court ruling that deemed the renaming of the center to include Trump's name unlawful.
On August 16, human remains were found at Lake Mead, Nevada, as water levels in the reservoir continue to decline. The National Park Service indicated that there was nothing suspicious about the remains.
A North American river otter has been spotted in the Bronx River, marking the first sighting in over a century. This occurrence suggests improvements in the ecological conditions of New York's waterways.
T-Mobile announced that it averted a potential large-scale network breach by identifying Chinese-backed hackers. The company implemented security measures to protect its network following the detection of the threat.
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