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Grill Bill and Hill: “For months, the Clintons resisted subpoenas from the committee, but House Republicans — with support from a few Democrats — had advanced criminal contempt of Congress charges to a potential vote this week. It threatened the Clintons with the potential for substantial fines and even prison time if they had been convicted.” Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote.
+ Drone Blown: Tensions between the US and Iran just got more tense. US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone approaching US aircraft carrier.
+ We’ll Have Something For You in Two Weeks: “The legislation will ensure full-year funding for the federal government through the end of September, with the lone exception of the Department of Homeland Security, which is put on a two-week leash as Democrats insist on changes after federal agents fatally shot two Americans in Minneapolis.” House passes bill to end the shutdown and punt on DHS funding.
+ Owning the Lib: “Manufacturers shed workers in each of the eight months after Trump unveiled ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, according to federal figures, extending a contraction that has seen more than 200,000 roles disappear since 2023.” WSJ (Gift Article): U.S. Manufacturing Is in Retreat and Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t Helping.
+ Longevity Influencer Falls Short: “If you didn’t know who Peter Attia was last week, here’s how you’ll remember him going forward: Attia is the guy who once emailed Jeffrey Epstein to confirm that ‘pussy is, indeed, low carb. Still awaiting results on gluten content, though.'” The Longevity Influencer Who Went Into ‘Withdrawal’ Without Jeffrey Epstein. Attia has been forced to step down from several roles, including at protein bar company David Protein. His recent hiring to be an expert at the all-new CBS News is also at risk. It’s interesting how the Epstein connection can ruin some people and not harm others at all.
+ Harvard Yardline: “Trump issued his latest broadside hours after the New York Times reported that his administration had retreated from pressuring Harvard for $200 million to satisfy accusations of wrongdoing.” Trump Says He Wants $1 Billion From Harvard in New Attack.
+ Mouse Click: “D’Amaro, 54, is seen as CEO in the classic Disney mold with nearly 30 years of experience on the retail side of Disney, giving him a visceral understanding of how children and families interact with the Mouse House brand.” Josh D’Amaro Is Disney’s Next CEO, Replacing Bob Iger.
+ Trevi Levy: “Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros ($2.35) starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds at one of the world’s most celebrated waterworks.” (You can expect this to be the norm in more places as over-tourism, especially at Instagram-famous spots, remains a big issue.)
