Key facts
- President Trump plans to use Cold War-era authorities to support coal plants and exports.
- The Pentagon is seeking drone hobbyist expertise for affordable "killer drones."
- A MAGA megadonor donated a $5.5 million estate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nonprofit.
- Americans born after 1970 are dying faster than previous generations, according to a study.
- Acting CDC Director stated the US Ebola response was more justified than COVID-19 measures.
- Approximately 8,000 federal workers face potential job termination under an executive order.
- Democrats plan to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices if they gain power.
- Rep. Andy Ogles' staffer was reprimanded for an anti-homosexuality social media post.
- A Republican Senator voted in Florida despite tax records indicating a move to Alabama.
- Individuals pardoned for the January 6th Capitol riot have committed further crimes.
- Ghislaine Maxwell's former assistant plans to write a tell-all book about Jeffrey Epstein.
- Shifting U.S. troop deployments in Europe may cost millions of dollars.
President Donald Trump is preparing to allocate hundreds of millions of federal dollars to support coal-fired electricity and U.S. exports of the fossil fuel, employing Cold War-era authorities for this initiative. The Trump administration previously utilized legal theories, including indictments and property claims, to justify potential interventions or exert pressure on Cuba, actions framed by an author as an abuse of legal theories potentially driven by personal economic benefit. The Pentagon is actively seeking the expertise of drone hobbyists to develop affordable "killer drones," aiming to leverage civilian innovation for military applications to potentially lower costs and accelerate the development of unmanned aerial systems. A prominent MAGA megadonor, who had previously supported Donald Trump's presidential campaigns, has donated a $5.5 million estate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nonprofit organization, highlighting the financial support RFK Jr.'s political efforts are attracting. A new study indicates that Americans born after 1970 are experiencing higher mortality rates compared to previous generations, suggesting a concerning trend in public health outcomes for younger demographics. Acting CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky stated that the U.S. Ebola response was more justified than COVID-19 measures, arguing the former had stronger scientific backing, unlike the latter which were implemented amid evolving scientific understanding. Approximately 8,000 federal workers are reportedly facing potential job termination due to a broad executive order aimed at streamlining the federal workforce by removing individuals not meeting performance standards or aligned with administration objectives. In political news, Democrats intend to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices if they gain power in November, with these new justices reportedly having no control over their docket. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) stated a communications staffer was reprimanded for a social media post declaring homosexuality has no place in America, which Ogles called "stupid" and "hurtful." A Republican Senator cast a vote in Florida, despite tax records suggesting a move back to Alabama, raising questions about residency and voting eligibility. Investigations reveal that individuals pardoned for their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot have committed further crimes, with the scope of their post-pardon criminal activity now understood to be more extensive than previously reported. Ghislaine Maxwell's former assistant is reportedly planning to write a tell-all book about her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein. Shifting U.S. troop deployments in Europe could result in millions of dollars in additional costs, with the exact financial impact still being determined. U.S. Senators are reportedly inquiring with an individual named Platner about the potential for new allegations to surface. The $850 million Obama Presidential Center's design includes very few windows, drawing architectural comparisons. Donald Trump Jr. held his wedding in the Bahamas, with former U.S. President Donald Trump not present at the event.