Elusive street artist Banksy has confirmed a new sculpture in central London, depicting a man striding off a plinth with his face obscured by a flag, is his work. This piece marks a departure from his usual spray-painting, appearing near historic monuments.
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President Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General, replacing Dr. Casey Means, whose controversial nomination stalled in the Senate over her limited experience and skeptical views on vaccines, particularly the hepatitis B birth dose. Means, a strong proponent of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, faced intense scrutiny from both parties, leading to her withdrawal.
The House voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown, but explicitly excluded immigration enforcement operations, sending the bipartisan package to President Trump.
David Allan Coe, the iconic outlaw country singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Take This Job and Shove It' and 'You Never Even Called Me By My Name,' has passed away at 86. A true outsider with a checkered past and controversial lyrics, Coe left an indelible mark on music despite his many legal and personal struggles.
Elon Musk is testifying for the second day in a landmark trial against Sam Altman and OpenAI, accusing them of betraying the company's founding promise to remain a nonprofit dedicated to humanity's benefit. OpenAI denies the claims, stating there were no such promises and that Musk's suit aims to undermine their growth.
Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair ends, citing threats to the central bank's independence from Trump administration legal attacks. This decision could complicate incoming chair Kevin Warsh's plans for rate cuts and has drawn criticism from Trump, while the Fed itself faces internal divisions over future rate policy amidst a complex economic outlook.
The Supreme Court significantly weakened Section 2 of the Civil Rights-era Voting Rights Act, striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana. This decision makes it harder for minority communities to challenge redistricting maps that dilute their voting power, potentially aiding Republican efforts to control the House of Representatives, with broader impacts expected by 2028.
