The Pentagon says Scouting America will revise policies affecting transgender youth and DEI programs as part of a continued military partnership review, drawing sharp attention to the organization’s evolving rules.
Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing ahead of his closed-door congressional deposition on Jeffrey Epstein, saying he “saw nothing” and ended contact years before the financier’s crimes became public.
Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva was detained by DHS agents in New York, with officials citing an expired visa. The student claims the arrest was illegal as the university reviews its law enforcement access rules.
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lexington County, South Carolina, near Lake Murray. The midday tremor was felt in Columbia and nearby communities, with no immediate reports of injuries.
Hillary Clinton told House investigators she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during a closed-door deposition in New York. The session briefly paused after a photo leak, as political tensions around the probe continue.
An unidentified hacker allegedly used Anthropic’s Claude AI to automate attacks on Mexican government systems, stealing about 150GB of data. Security firms say the breach exposed voter and employee records while companies moved to contain misuse.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra featuring a built-in Privacy Display and expanded AI camera tools. The flagship keeps similar hardware but adds smarter software, better night imaging, and stronger on-device privacy controls.
The US Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end a prolonged government shutdown, while global leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks amid growing economic and political pressure.