The BBC is asking a court to allow it to subpoena President Donald Trump’s two oldest children and son-in-law for testimony and documents in a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit involves a BBC documentary about the January 6 Capitol riot, which Trump says edited his speech unfairly to make it look like he urged violence.
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The BBC wants to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner for information related to events on January 6, 2021.
The lawsuit is about a BBC documentary called *Trump, A Second Chance?* that aired in 2024.
President Trump claims the documentary edited his speech to wrongly show he encouraged the Capitol attack.
The BBC argues it needs to know Trump’s intent and the impact of his speech on viewers.
Trump’s family members have information about Trump’s actions on January 6, including efforts to stop certifying the 2020 election results and statements about violence.
The BBC had trouble serving subpoenas to Trump’s family because they are protected by the U.S. Secret Service.
A judge blocked the BBC from accessing Trump’s financial records after Trump narrowed the focus of the lawsuit to reputational harm.
Trump accused the BBC of using artificial intelligence to alter his speech; the BBC denies this but apologized for editing.
The BBC’s law firm, Ballard Spahr, also defends other media outlets sued by Trump.
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Federal prosecutors have reduced the charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of buildings. After a mistrial in June, the second trial will begin in the fall with a narrower case focused on two charges.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of starting the deadly Palisades fire in January 2025.
The fire killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 buildings in Los Angeles neighborhoods.
The first trial ended in a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict.
Prosecutors initially charged Rinderknecht with three felonies but now have reduced it to two charges.
The new charges focus more specifically on the fires started on January 1 and their aftermath.
Prosecutors claim Rinderknecht used a barbecue lighter to start the fire.
Rinderknecht’s attorneys say there is no direct proof he caused the fire and suggest fireworks might be the cause.
The second trial is scheduled to start in the fall, with an arraignment status conference set for Wednesday.
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A federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump’s effort to investigate providers of gender-affirming care for youth is lawful and can continue. The court sent back a subpoena case against a medical provider called QueerDoc to a lower court for more review.
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The Justice Department issued over 20 subpoenas last year to doctors and clinics that offer gender-affirming care, investigating possible healthcare fraud.
Many courts had blocked these subpoenas before, seeing them as attempts to intimidate providers.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that President Trump has the authority to set law enforcement priorities that align with his policies.
The subpoena against QueerDoc seeks access to personnel records, billing, communications with drug companies, and patient records related to puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
The court called the science about the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming care “uncertain” and an ongoing debate.
QueerDoc, represented by the ACLU, argues the subpoena is too broad and burdensome and plans to continue fighting it in lower court.
President Trump has issued orders defining sex as male or female only and directing the Justice Department to prioritize investigating misleading claims about gender-affirming treatments.
Gender-affirming care includes counseling, hormone treatments, and sometimes surgery, generally supported by major medical groups for patients with gender dysphoria.
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A federal judge ruled that Idaho cannot prosecute doctors who perform abortions to protect a pregnant person's health or prevent self-harm. The judge found that Idaho’s abortion laws violate the 14th Amendment, which protects due process and equal rights.
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The ruling stops Idaho from prosecuting doctors providing abortions for health reasons or to prevent self-harm.
Idaho’s “Defense of Life Act” and “Fetal Heartbeat Act” create a near-total abortion ban with narrow exceptions.
Violating these laws can lead to a loss of medical license and up to five years in prison.
The judge said the state cannot decide which health risks justify abortion; a pregnant person’s health must be protected.
Idaho’s Attorney General plans to appeal the decision, believing it will be overturned.
Dr. Stacy Seyb sued the state, saying the laws force him to send patients out of state for care.
The judge ruled mental illness must be treated like other health conditions and blocking abortion in such cases is harmful.
The decision emphasizes the limit of the state’s power to force women to suffer serious harm for an unborn child.
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Attorneys for Olympic canoeist David Hearn asked a judge to prevent prosecutors from filing more criminal charges against him related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case. They expressed concern that President Trump might be influencing the prosecutors to repeatedly charge Hearn.
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David Hearn is an Olympic canoeist accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
His lawyers filed a motion on Thursday to stop further criminal charges against him.
The motion was filed in front of Judge Todd Edelman in the District of Columbia.
The legal team is worried about "prosecutorial harassment," meaning they believe prosecutors might keep charging Hearn unfairly.
They specifically mention fears of pressure or influence coming from President Trump regarding the case.
This legal action aims to protect Hearn from facing multiple charges on the same issue.
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President Donald Trump responded to reports about difficult conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying families of the crew are not worried. He also said the ship’s deployment has not been long enough and confirmed that another aircraft carrier, USS George Washington, is on its way to replace it in the Middle East.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for over 200 days, a record length.
There have been reports of mental health and supply problems on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Families of sailors on the USS Lincoln raised concerns about conditions on the ship.
Navy leaders held a town hall with families to address these concerns.
President Trump said family members are not actually worried about the ship’s conditions.
The USS George Washington, based in Japan, is traveling to the Middle East to replace the USS Lincoln.
The replacement is part of a planned rotation of aircraft carriers.
President Trump stated the USS Abraham Lincoln has not been deployed for “nearly long enough.”
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In 2021, Washington state passed a law to strengthen the state's power to remove police officers’ certifications to keep those with serious misconduct off the force. However, many officers accused of misconduct remain employed because local agencies do not always report issues or the state commission does not quickly investigate.
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The 2021 law requires police agencies in Washington to quickly report officer separations and misconduct to the state’s Criminal Justice Training Commission.
The law aimed to prevent officers with serious misconduct from working in law enforcement again.
Despite the law, some officers accused of serious wrongdoing have avoided state investigations and stayed on the job or even been promoted.
One officer accused multiple times became a police chief and was later accused of defrauding taxpayers.
Another officer charged with DUI and fleeing a crash was never investigated by the state commission.
An officer with a felony conviction in another state remained certified in Washington.
The commission must revoke certification for felony convictions, some misdemeanors, and serious excessive force but can delay action due to a backlog of over 1,500 cases.
Local police agencies hold primary responsibility for accountability but sometimes fail to report misconduct accurately or on time.
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Democratic Representative James Talarico’s U.S. Senate campaign received an endorsement from Joe Joplin, an attorney who accused Talarico’s Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, of taking a pen from a courthouse over ten years ago. The Senate race between Talarico and Paxton is very close and could influence which party controls the Senate after the 2026 midterm elections.
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James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate in Texas against incumbent Ken Paxton.
Joe Joplin, an attorney, accused Paxton of taking a Montblanc pen from a courthouse in Collin County more than a decade ago.
Paxton’s spokesperson said the pen was taken by mistake and later returned after review of courthouse security footage.
The pen incident has been used in past political campaigns to raise questions about Paxton’s ethics.
Paxton faced a 2015 securities fraud indictment that was dismissed in 2025 after he completed a diversion agreement involving restitution and ethics training.
Recent polls show a tight race, with some surveys placing Talarico slightly ahead and others showing Paxton narrowly leading.
The race is important as it may affect which political party controls the U.S. Senate after 2026.
Both campaigns are using the pen story to contrast their candidates’ character and trustworthiness.
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President Donald Trump said that the nearly nine-month deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which supports US military actions against Iran, was “not nearly long enough.” Concerns have been raised about the impact of this long deployment on the sailors’ mental health and ship conditions, but the Pentagon denies these reports and says the ship is being replaced soon.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been deployed for almost nine months, supporting US operations against Iran.
President Trump said the deployment was too short and will soon be replaced by another similar aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington.
Some sailors aboard have reported mental health struggles, prompting concern from lawmakers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the conditions on the ship were “completely misrepresented.”
The US Navy has not reported any rise in suicidal thoughts or attempts on the ship but has not shared detailed data.
The US Navy has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.
The Trump administration has not provided a clear plan for ending the conflict with Iran.
A sailor recently went overboard but was rescued and treated by the ship’s medical team.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to separate combination vaccines like the MMR shot into individual injections and space out vaccination appointments. Experts say this would create large costs and delays, as drugmakers must rebuild old vaccine production and parents would need many more doctor visits.
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The order requires separating the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into separate shots.
Vaccination appointments would need to be spaced out more than they are now.
Drug companies would have to restart production of individual vaccines not used in the U.S. for decades.
Building new manufacturing plants for these vaccines could take about five years and cost tens of millions of dollars.
Parents would need to bring children to many more appointments, increasing time and expense.
Pediatricians might face strain administering more separate vaccine visits.
Current combination vaccines help ensure children get full protection before school and are supported by scientific studies.
Vaccine makers like Merck and GSK confirm their combination shots are safe and effective but have no plans to unbundle.
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The acting Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, announced that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier will return to the U.S. soon. This decision comes after reports about difficult conditions faced by the sailors during the ship’s long deployment.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln is an aircraft carrier currently deployed overseas.
The ship has been on a long deployment, longer than usual.
Sailors on the ship reported harsh work and living conditions.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao made the announcement about the ship’s return.
The return is part of a planned rotation schedule for Navy ships.
The Navy has been under scrutiny because of the sailors’ reports.
The USS Abraham Lincoln will come back to the U.S. shortly.
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The BBC is seeking subpoenas to require President Donald Trump’s family members—Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner—to provide testimony and documents in Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The case revolves around a BBC documentary that edited parts of Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech, which Trump says falsely portrayed him calling for violence.
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President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC in December 2025.
The lawsuit concerns a 2024 BBC documentary that edited Trump's January 6 speech to suggest he encouraged violence.
The BBC apologized for the editing but denies it committed defamation.
BBC wants to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner because they may have firsthand knowledge about Trump’s intentions during the speech.
Jared Kushner reportedly helped prepare a statement condemning the violence on January 6.
A federal judge allowed the BBC to pursue testimony from Trump’s inner circle.
Attempts to serve subpoenas to the family members have faced obstacles, including police preventing service and the Secret Service refusing to accept papers.
The BBC has asked the court to allow alternative ways to serve the subpoenas, such as by mail or through President Trump’s lawyers.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recall of 1.6 million egg cartons due to possible salmonella contamination to its highest risk level. These eggs were sold in several states and may cause serious illness or death if consumed.
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The FDA changed the recall status to "Class 1," meaning there is a real chance the eggs could cause serious health problems or death.
The recall started on July 22 and involves eggs from Midwest Poultry Services in Indiana.
Over 19 million eggs from Texas farms linked to the company were also recalled earlier this summer.
The recalled eggs have "Sell By" or "Best By" dates between July 20 and August 17.
Eggs were sold in multiple states including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Retailers involved include Brookshire Grocery stores and Kroger, among others.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain; it can be serious for some people.
The FDA confirmed no other products from this poultry company are part of this latest recall.
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A legal dispute is happening in Texas about who has the parental rights to a baby born through a surrogacy arrangement. Experts are discussing the complexities involved in the case.
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The dispute concerns a baby born via surrogacy in Texas.
The main issue is deciding who holds the legal parental rights.
The case is currently ongoing in Texas courts.
Rachel Rebouché, a law professor at the University of Texas, is providing expert insight.
Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a baby for another person or couple.
Texas law and contracts related to surrogacy play a key role in the case.
The situation has drawn media coverage and public attention.
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President Donald Trump announced that Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot kidnapped in Niger since October, has been safely returned to U.S. custody. The president shared the news on his social media platform Truth Social and expressed pride in Rideout’s release.
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Kevin Rideout is an American missionary pilot.
He was kidnapped in Niger in October.
Rideout was held captive for several months.
President Trump announced Rideout’s release on Truth Social.
Rideout is described as a Christian missionary.
The release happened in early February 2024.
The U.S. government confirmed his return to custody.
The news was celebrated by President Trump publicly.
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Bulldozers have started clearing land in Big Bend National Park, Texas, as part of President Trump’s expanded border security construction. The work is focused on building roads and barriers along the US-Mexico border in a scenic and protected area, despite opposition from local groups and officials.
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Bulldozers began work at Santa Elena Canyon, a popular spot in Big Bend National Park.
The construction is part of a new “smart wall” initiative funded by a $46.5 billion border security bill signed by President Trump in 2023.
Big Bend National Park covers 800,000 acres and has seen very few illegal border crossings in recent years.
Border patrol agents made about 100-125 arrests annually in the park area before President Trump’s immigration crackdown started in 2025.
The original plan to build a 30-foot steel wall was changed to more limited barriers and patrol roads after public backlash.
The Department of Homeland Security waived many environmental and cultural protection laws to speed up the construction.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initially denied and then confirmed bulldozer activity linked to soil assessment and construction preparation.
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said the barriers and roads are needed to reduce cartel-related fear in the park area.
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The USS Lincoln aircraft carrier has been deployed for over 200 days without stopping at a port, which is an unusually long time. A Marine Corps veteran and Military Times editor spoke about the difficult conditions the crew faced during this deployment.
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The USS Lincoln has spent more than 200 days continuously at sea without a port stop.
Such a long deployment without a break is rare and considered abnormal.
Reports have emerged about poor living and working conditions on the ship.
Jonathan Simkins, a Marine Corps veteran, commented on these conditions during a CBS News interview.
Extended deployments can affect the physical and mental well-being of service members.
The USS Lincoln’s lengthy mission broke previous records for time spent at sea without a port call.
The interview was broadcast on the CBS News 24/7 channel.
The discussion highlights challenges faced by military personnel during long deployments.
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California lawmakers stopped a bill that would explore bringing grizzly bears back to the state. The bill asked the state to study if reintroducing grizzly bears is possible and safe, but concerns about conflicts with people and livestock led to its rejection.
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The bill, Senate Bill 1305, was proposed by Senator Laura Richardson.
It aimed to have the California Department of Fish and Wildlife make a plan to consider reintroducing grizzly bears.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee killed the bill without discussion or public input.
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks said the state needs to find better ways for people and wildlife to live together before bringing back grizzlies.
Grizzly bears once lived all over California but were wiped out by the 1920s.
The grizzly bear appears on the California state flag as a symbol.
Supporters included two Native American tribes and environmental groups who want to restore the ecosystem.
Opponents included ranchers and rural communities worried about more conflicts with predators and livestock.
The bill did not include funding for the study but allowed future lawmakers or groups to fund it.
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A judge in South Carolina moved Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial from a small rural county to a different location due to heavy publicity and conflicts of interest. The judge postponed ruling on the defense’s request to dismiss the case, which questions the integrity of investigators involved in the original indictment.
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Alex Murdaugh’s previous murder conviction and life sentence were overturned by South Carolina’s Supreme Court.
Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife and son.
The retrial was moved out of Colleton County because of intense media attention and the Murdaugh family’s deep community ties.
A court clerk was found to have possibly influenced the first jury, leading to the overturn.
Defense lawyers claim a chief state investigator lied to the grand jury, and another investigator was fired for misconduct.
Murdaugh appeared in court wearing a coat and tie and was not required to wear a prison jumpsuit in this hearing.
The judge will decide on the new trial location after reviewing logistics and availability.
Arguments to dismiss the case have been delayed and not yet heard by the judge.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024 in Manhattan. Mangione admitted planning the attack in advance and faces a life sentence; state charges are still pending.
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Luigi Mangione, 28, admitted to fatally shooting Brian Thompson, 50, in Manhattan in December 2024.
The shooting happened as Thompson was entering a hotel in midtown Manhattan.
Mangione used a 3-D-printed gun equipped with a silencer and magazine.
He planned the attack after experiencing pain related to the healthcare system.
Mangione traveled across state lines to New York for a UnitedHealthcare investor conference.
He pleaded guilty to federal charges of interstate stalking resulting in death.
Mangione’s attorneys argue that his federal plea means state charges should be dismissed due to double jeopardy rules.
The Manhattan District Attorney says they will continue with the state prosecution despite the federal plea.
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