Sen. Bob Menendez won’t run in New Jersey Democratic primary

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration is enlisting National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers as temporary immigration judges following the dismissal of numerous existing judges, raising concerns about the impact on immigration courts and military justice. As the administration seeks to fill a backlog of 3.4 million pending cases, critics warn that the lack of required training and experience for these military attorneys could undermine the integrity of the immigration system. Want More Context?...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has issued an apology letter to a judge, which is currently playing in a video segment lasting 01:18. The segment is part of a broader playlist featuring various topics, including Senator Thune discussing government shutdown negotiations and other news events. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple has removed the ICEBlock app, which alerts users to sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, following criticism from ICE leadership and a request from the Justice Department. This decision comes amid heightened concerns for agent safety after a recent shooting incident, with over 1 million downloads reported since its launch in April. Want More Context? 🔎

Two fatalities occurred in a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue, where a suspect rammed a car into a crowd and subsequently stabbed individuals. The assailant, identified as a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, has been apprehended by police, according to NBC News’ Raf Sanchez. Want More Context? 🔎

A popular Alaskan climber, 23-year-old Balin Miller, tragically fell to his death while climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, marking the park's third fatality this summer. Known for his impressive climbing achievements and vibrant personality, Miller was lead rope soloing when he likely rappelled off the end of his rope; tributes have poured in for him on social media following the accident. Want More Context? 🔎

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as a focal point in the government funding debate, a position Republicans attribute to her influence on Democratic leadership. Despite claims from GOP figures that she pressures leaders like Chuck Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez insists the negotiations are driven by Democratic leaders and emphasizes the urgent needs of constituents over political aspirations. Want More Context? 🔎