Ayanna Pressley announces reparations legislation

A top advisor to former President Joe Biden acknowledged the Democratic Party's reaction as "insane" following his poor performance in the June 2024 debate against President Donald Trump, leading to immense fear about his re-election odds and calls for him to withdraw from the race. Biden was ultimately replaced as the Democratic candidate by Vice President Kamala Harris less than a month later on July 21, resulting in his loss to Trump in the 2024...

A woman wearing a "Palisades Strong" T-shirt, part of a fire victims' solidarity campaign, was arrested for looting a home destroyed in a wildfire. Identified as Karen Mastey, she stole antiques from a residence burned in the devastating fire that destroyed 7,000 homes. Authorities are investigating the case, and lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties for looting during disasters to protect evacuated homes from burglary. Full Article

On Saturday, a Pennsylvania police officer, Andrew Duarte, was killed while responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial hospital in York County, Pa., where the gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, held hospital staff members as hostages. Officer Duarte, along with two other officers, was struck by the gunman, who targeted the intensive care unit of the hospital before being killed by the police. Three hospital staff members were wounded, and Governor Josh Shapiro expressed condolences and gratitude...

Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that all federal employees must report their productivity via email each week, with failure to respond resulting in resignation per a new Trump administration initiative. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is identifying waste in the federal government, including discovering 4 million active credit cards and $40 billion in spending. President Trump has expressed support for Musk's efforts, urging him to be more aggressive in his work....

Federal employees received an email from Elon Musk requesting insight into their accomplishments from the previous week, following President Trump's instructions. The email, sent by HR, requested employees to list 5 accomplishments and cc their manager, with a deadline of Monday at 11:59pm EST. The mass layoffs in various departments under Trump's administration have raised concerns about Musk's involvement in federal employee affairs. Full Article

The 40th edition of the Film Independent Spirit Awards takes place in a tent near the Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles, honoring independent film and television with host Aidy Bryant. Nominees include films like "A Real Pain" and "Anora," as well as up-and-comers recognized in categories like the John Cassavetes Award. Despite its casual afternoon setting, stars still bring their style to the show, which will be live-streamed for viewers to enjoy. Full Article