Here is a summary of the last 24 hours of US News:
- Vehicle Attack in Los Angeles: A vehicle intentionally drove into a crowd outside a nightclub in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people. Authorities are investigating the incident as a deliberate act, with bystanders attacking the driver afterward.
- Epstein Case Developments: Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a request to release grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, while President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report alleging ties to Epstein.
- Sheriff Deputies Killed in Explosion: Three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives died in an explosion during a training exercise at a facility in East Los Angeles, prompting a federal investigation.
- Immigration Enforcement Actions: The Trump administration opened a 5,000-bed migrant detention center in Florida, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” amid aggressive immigration enforcement efforts.
- Foreign Aid Cuts Impact: The Trump administration’s decision to cut nearly all U.S. foreign aid has left water and sanitation projects incomplete globally, creating hazards for intended beneficiaries.
- Public Media Funding Cuts: Congress approved a plan to rescind $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting community radio stations in areas that supported Trump.
- Health Insurance Cost Concerns: ACA premiums are projected to rise by 15% in 2026 due to the expiration of COVID-era subsidies, potentially impacting millions of Americans.
- Astronomical Discoveries and Events: The Perseids meteor shower began, promising a spectacular show, while astronomers reported the merger of two black holes and the discovery of planet-forming seeds around a distant star.