Sarah Jenkins
Congressional Correspondent with a focus on committee hearings and bipartisan legislation. Sarah brings clarity to complex floor debates.
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Inside the Verdict Void: Juror Paula Devlin Breaks Silence on Lindsay Clancy Trial Deadlock
Juror Paula Devlin recounts the strain of a high‑profile murder case that dissolved into a mistrial, revealing how a single holdout reshaped the courtroom’s rhythm and underscored the fragile mechanics of justice.
Lil Durk Is Found Not Guilty in Murder‑for‑Hire Case
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was acquitted of charges alleging he orchestrated a murder‑for‑hire plot, a verdict that reverberates through hip‑hop culture and the criminal‑justice spotlight.
Why are the people building the most powerful AI so worried about what it could do?
A wave of resignations at Anthropic and a high‑profile hack of OpenAI’s agent tools on Hugging Face have sparked fresh alarm bells, as leading AI safety researchers warn that the industry’s sprint toward ever larger models is outpacing the very safeguards meant to keep them in check.
Federal Court Dismantles Trump Administration’s Last‑Minute Lifeline to Michigan’s Aging Coal Plant
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its authority by ordering the continued operation of a 64‑year‑old coal‑burning power plant in Michigan, clearing the way for its scheduled retirement and signaling a legal rebuke of retroactive energy mandates.
Mayor of the “Air Capital of the World” Reacts to Trump’s Threats Against Bombardier
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu warned that President Trump’s tariff threats could ground thousands of jobs in the heart of America’s aerospace hub, urging a swift diplomatic fix before the trade wind turns into a gale.
Garrett’s Rough Debut Highlights Rams’ Growing Pains After 49ers Blowout
Myles Garrett admitted his first game in a Rams uniform was “the worst version of myself,” citing a sore knee and a lack of tackles in a 49‑2 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Sam Bankman‑Fried Seeks Supreme Court Review of 25‑Year Fraud Sentence
FTX founder Sam Bankman‑Fried, serving a 25‑year term for fraud, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his conviction, reigniting debates over crypto regulation and judicial precedent.
Houthis Capture Mokha, Tightening Grip on the Bab al‑Mandab Strait
The Iran‑backed Houthi movement has taken control of the Red Sea port of Mokha, edging closer to dominance over the strategic Bab al‑Mandab waterway that funnels billions of dollars of global trade.
Trump Gives Primetime Speech at GOP Convention, Promising Payout if Republicans Win
President Trump delivered a primetime speech at the Republican midterm convention, outlining the party's message and promising Americans a payout if the GOP wins the upcoming election.
Helena Foulkes Upsets Incumbent Dan McKee in Rhode Island Democratic Governor Primary
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes has won the Democratic primary for Rhode Island governor, defeating incumbent Dan McKee despite a steep fundraising gap, signaling voter fatigue with the current administration and a possible shift toward corporate‑savvy leadership.