Secret Service Agents Were in Contact With Far-Right Oath Keepers - A new report reveals members of the Secret Service were in communication with the group’s radical leader, Stewart Rhodes (newrepublic.com)
Giuliani struggling under massive legal bills after defending Trump (www.cnn.com)
Rudy Giuliani is staring down hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal bills and sanctions amid numerous lawsuits in addition to the new criminal charges – related to his work for Donald Trump after the 2020 election.
DeSantis doubles down on claim that some Blacks benefited from slavery (www.washingtonpost.com)
GOP presidential candidate draws renewed criticism after suggesting slavery helped African Americans develop skills such as being a blacksmith...
A scrap of cloth found in Goodwill turns out to be part of American history (whyy.org)
Ron DeSantis vetoes millions in arts grants to defund “sexual” theater festivals (www.lgbtqnation.com)
This gay veteran spent 2 years in jail because he had sex. He can finally get a pardon. (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Shot in 1.6 seconds: Video raises questions about how trooper avoided charges in Black man's death (apnews.com)
Julian Lewis didn’t pull over for the Georgia State Patrol cruiser flashing its blue lights behind him on a rural highway. He still didn’t stop after pointing a hand out the window and turning onto a darkened dirt road as the trooper sounded his siren....
Trump Hits “I Have Black Friends” Stage of Total Racism (newrepublic.com)
“I have so many Black friends that if I were a racist, they wouldn’t be friends, they would know better than anybody, and fast,” Trump said. “They would not be with me for two minutes if they thought I was racist—and I’m not racist!”
Michigan middle school coach allegedly choked student with shirt in incident caught on surveillance video - ABC News (abcnews.go.com)
The teen’s parents are calling for charges against the now-former coach.
Judge Orders Alec Baldwin to Face Trial for ‘Rust’ Shooting (www.thedailybeast.com)
A teen said a deputy threatened him as he filmed his mom's arrest. A jury awarded him $185,000. (apnews.com)
In a high-stakes test, Boeing will launch NASA astronauts to space for the first time (www.nbcnews.com)
After years of delays and setbacks, Boeing plans to launch two veteran astronauts to the International Space Station on Monday night aboard its Starliner spacecraft....
'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says pro-Palestinian student protesters are 'screwed' because employers can identify them through AI (www.businessinsider.com)
Biden administration to require advanced safety tech on all new cars and trucks (www.nbcnews.com)
The Transportation Department projects the new rule could save 360 lives a year and prevent 24,000 injuries....
N.C. report finds wilderness camp failed to ensure boy was breathing before he died (www.nbcnews.com)
A state inspection report offers new details on the hours leading up to a 12-year-old’s death at Trails Carolina, a camp for troubled adolescents....
Most people on weight loss drugs are spending less on restaurants and takeout, survey says (www.cnbc.com)
Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York (apnews.com)
And someone just set himself on fire outside the courthouse!
Trump Eyes Social Security Cuts By Slashing Payroll Tax (www.commondreams.org)
Trump Media shares fall 7% after saying Truth Social to launch TV streaming platform (www.cnbc.com)
Saying prosecutors should focus on Antifa, judge frees white supremacist in beating (www.usatoday.com)
In his sentencing memo Thursday, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney made it clear why he was letting Tyler Laube off lightly....
4 dead, 7 injured in stabbing rampage in Illinois residential area, authorities say (www.cnn.com)
Four people were found dead and seven others were injured in a stabbing rampage across multiple areas in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon, police say, and a suspect is in custody....
Retirement age: Why baby boomers are working into their 60s and 70s (www.vox.com)
How long will baby boomers keep working? For some, the answer is forever....
Speeding Seattle officer who struck and killed student will not face charges (www.theguardian.com)
Death of Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, from India, ignited outrage after fellow officer was recorded making ‘appalling’ remarks about case...
A 19-Year-Old Died After Taking ‘Gas Station Heroin’. His Mom Wonders Why It’s Still Being Sold Legally. (www.vice.com)
Johnathon Morrison’s mother helped get tianeptine banned in Alabama. But she says it makes her “sick” it is still being sold in stores across the U.S....
Colorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3M in crypto scheme says 'Lord told us to' (www.nbcnews.com)
