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PBS Ends Weekend Newscasts, Launches New Shows: A Shift in Public Media The Public Broadcasting Service is discontinuing its weekend newscasts due to a significant funding cut, replacing them with two new shows: Horizons focusing on science and technology, and Compass Points on foreign affairs. The weekend program, PBS News Weekend, which averaged 827,000 viewers, has been canceled. The new shows will air for 30 minutes each week, focusing on one topic per episode. The weekday NewsHour remains unaffected, even gaining traction on social media platforms.

Texas Senator John Cornyn boosts his reelection campaign with a record-breaking $7 million haul, amassing over $15 million in the bank. His rivals, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative Wesley Hunt, havent yet disclosed their fourth-quarter numbers. On the Democratic side, state Representative James Talarico raises nearly $7 million, while Representative Jasmine Crocketts figures remain undisclosed. The heated Texas Senate race is set to reveal more details as candidates file by the end of the month.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reveals that acquiring Greenland is a top priority for President Trump, citing national security concerns. Trump himself suggests the US will secure Greenland, sparking resistance from Greenlands leaders and potential NATO rift. Denmarks PM warns of NATO disruption, as European leaders back their stance.

Tech stocks surge, Walmarts Nasdaq move boosts S&P, Nasdaq; markets overlook Powell investigation; financials slump on Trumps proposed credit card rate cap; traders await CPI report for Fed rate cut clues.

RNC Accuses Democrats of Inciting Violence Against ICE Agents The Republican National Committee has accused Democrats of fueling hostility towards Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, leading to stalking, harassment, threats, and attacks. Sonali Patel, the RNCs deputy rapid response director, highlighted past Democratic labels for ICE, such as calling it a terrorist group, the American Gestapo, or secret police, which she claims erodes trust in law enforcement and puts officers lives at risk. Patel links this to broader riots and chaos, arguing Democrats are disregarding the rule of law to appease their far-left base. As political tensions escalate over immigration and policing, the RNC warns of the real-world dangers of inflammatory rhetoric.

Federal Judge Orders Hearing on Backpack Search in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Case A federal judge in Manhattan has reversed an earlier decision, ordering a quick hearing to determine if police lawfully searched a backpack belonging to Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, faces federal charges for the shooting outside a New York hotel. Prosecutors claim the backpack, found during Mangiones arrest in Pennsylvania, contained crucial evidence, while the defense argues it was searched without a warrant. The judge has ordered prosecutors to provide the search warrant affidavit and related papers for review, and is considering a motion to drop two federal counts and block the death penalty. Jury selection is set for September eighth, with the trial potentially lasting into 2026. Mangione also faces a separate state murder case in New York.

ICE Agent Jonathan Ross, linked to a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, goes into hiding with his family after defending himself against a suspects vehicle. The incident sparks intense debate, with the Trump administration supporting his actions and Democrats demanding accountability. Rosss eighty-year-old father stands by him, praising his service and character. The Department of Homeland Security is investigating, amidst growing political divides over the incident.

Senator Elizabeth Warren accuses President Trump of attempting to politicize the Federal Reserve, pushing to remove Chair Jerome Powell and replace him with a loyalist. Warren warns of a corrupt takeover and urges the Senate to block any Trump nominee. The Federal Reserves independence is at stake as Trump criticizes Powell for high interest rates and economic troubles.

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