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Gudge Denies Release of More Epstein Grand Jury Documents
A Florida federal judge on Wednesday declined to release additional grand jury documents from the criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. This decision marks the first significant roadblock for the Justice Department's efforts to address public outcry over its handling of the high-profile case.
Bryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students. The 30-year-old former criminology PhD student admitted his guilt to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary as part of a plea deal that removed the possibility of the death penalty.
Before sentencing, friends and families of the victims delivered emotional statements. The surviving roommates detailed the trauma and anxiety they've endured, while the sister of one victim
scathingly called Kohberger a "sociopath, psychopath, murderer." Kohberger himself declined to speak.
Trump Calls for Silence from Late-Night Critics
President Donald Trump has made it clear on Truth Social that he wants his late-night television critics silenced, suggesting he played a role in recent show cancellations. Yesterday, he stated he heard "Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go," followed by "Fallon will be gone." Trump explicitly seeks credit if these predictions come to pass, remarking, "It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!"
US and Japan Reach Trade Deal, Tariffs Reduced to 15%
The United States and Japan have reached a trade agreement under which Japan will face a 15% tariff, down from a previously threatened 25%, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hailed the deal as a "new golden era" in the relationship between the two countries. Following the announcement, Japanese automakers saw their stocks rise, as did U.S. stock futures.
GM Faces Over $1 Billion Tariff Hit, Projects Billions More in Losses
General Motors reported a more than $1 billion tariff-induced hit to its profits last quarter, as stated in its latest earnings report. This follows similar losses reported by Stellantis, the producer of Chrysler and Jeep vehicles. GM projects to lose between $4 to $5 billion from the import taxes for the year, anticipating a greater impact in the third quarter due to "indirect tariff costs."