Axios / Jacob
KnutsonThe Manhattan DA's office indicted former President Trump on 34 counts related to 2016
hush-money payments, to which he pleaded not guilty after his arrest by New York authorities. Read the full report here.
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The Palm Beach Post /
Antonio Fins & Stephany MatatFollowing his indictment, a defiant Trump declared the country is "going to
hell" while reiterating his innocence and grievances against past investigations at a Mar-a-Lago event.
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WGN-TV / Alonzo
SmallBrandon Johnson, a former teacher and union organizer, has been elected
as Chicago's mayor, defeating moderate Democrat Paul Vallas in a race that featured strong union backing on both sides.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
/ Beck, Hess, and SchulteLiberals gained control of WI’s highest court for the first
time in 15 years, with Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz defeating former Justice Dan Kelly, potentially putting conservative state laws at risk.
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Fox News / Bradford
BetzTrump was awarded nearly $122k in attorney fees from
Stormy Daniels by the 9th Circuit, in addition to about $500k already owed, as he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts to the hush money investigation.
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The Salt Lake Tribune /
Bryan SchottUtah Senators Romney and Lee expressed concerns about
Trump's not guilty plea on 34 counts, suggesting the trial could be politically motivated rather than seeking justice.
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The Hill / Julia
MuellerJohn Kasich believes "there's no way" Trump will return to the
presidency, citing mounting criminal cases and exhaustion among independent and traditional Republican voters.
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USA Today / Tyler
DragonJill Biden's plan to invite the Iowa women's basketball team to
the White House changed, as she now looks forward to hosting the LSU team after their NCAA championship win.
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The Wall Street
JournalAs more details emerge, the Biden administration's narrative on the Chinese
spy balloon incident loses credibility, with reports suggesting it collected intelligence on US military sites.
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ABC News / Katie
KindelanA new analysis of alcohol research refutes the belief in
health benefits from moderate drinking, finding that even a daily serving of alcohol increases the risk of death.
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Military Times / Zamone
PerezA US airstrike in Syria killed senior ISIS official Khalid
al-Jabouri, who was responsible for planning attacks in Europe and developing the group's leadership structure.
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Fox 5 Las Vegas / Joe
VigilLake Mead's water level stands at 1046ft due to conservation efforts, which
have prevented it from reaching 966ft, just 71ft from the critical "Deadpool" level that would halt Hoover Dam's water flow.
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The Tennessean / Melissa
Brown and Vivian JonesTennessee House Rs introduced resolutions to expel three Ds for leading
protest chants on gun reform, sparking chaos in the state Capitol as the targeted legislators and protestors expressed their opposition.
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CNN / Abeer Salman,
Mohammed Tawfeeq, and Jennifer HauserIsraeli police stormed Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque, arresting over 350 people
and triggering violence, just days after a Palestinian man was killed outside the holy site.
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Jezebel / Kady Ruth
AshcraftKid Rock destroyed 3 cases of Bud Light with an assault rifle in response
to the brand's partnership with trans TikToker Dylan Mulvaney, reflecting the conservative backlash against the trans community.
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NBC News / Sakshi
VenkatramanHarvard admitted a record number of Asian American students for
its class of 2027 amid a lawsuit alleging race-conscious admissions discrimination, while admissions of other minority groups dropped.
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Yahoo! Sports / Dan
WetzelWoods, acknowledging his injuries, expressed uncertainty about his chances of
winning the Masters and his future in the tournament during a media session ahead of his 25th Masters appearance.
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United Press International
/ Ben HooperA Massachusetts mother was surprised to find her
5-year-old daughter had ordered nearly $4,000 worth of items, including child-sized motorcycles and cowgirl boots, on Amazon while playing with her phone.
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Yahoo! News / Anna
KaplanThe Murdaugh family is under scrutiny following Alex Murdaugh's conviction, as
attention turns to the mysterious 2015 death of Stephen Smith, a high school classmate of Murdaugh's son.
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Vanity Fair / Gabriel
ShermanRupert Murdoch and Ann Lesley Smith have reportedly called off their
engagement, with sources citing Murdoch's discomfort with Smith's outspoken evangelical views as a possible reason for the breakup.
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What the Heck Is an SBOM, and Why Should We Care? By William Choppa
Uncover the power of the Software Bill of Materials in the battle against the relentless surge of cybercrime as they detect hidden vulnerabilities within the software supply chain to fortify against cunning cybercriminals. |
For the
Left Michael Shear had a heated clash with
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre over what he suggested was the Biden administration's selective silence when it comes to responding to legal matters involving former President Trump.
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For the
RightGleb Karakulov, a high-ranking Russian defector with
insider knowledge of Putin's life, reveals the leader's information isolation and strict quarantine. His rare defection raises questions about the true extent of public support for the Ukraine war in Russia.
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