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TODAY'S NEWS, June 4-5, 2026

Episode 249 Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Claims late-counted ballots in Los Angeles heavily favored Democrats, contributing to Republican underperformance in local races.
Maine Democrats moved away from Senate candidate Graham Platner amid allegations of sexual misconduct; polling suggests a competitive race with Senator Susan Collins.
DOJ announced a $30 million Ohio Medicaid fraud case.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton reportedly pleaded guilty to classified document charges.
Federal workforce reductions continue, with thousands of positions reclassified for easier dismissal.
Details emerged from a Texas child exploitation operation that reportedly rescued 89 children and resulted in over 270 arrests.
President Trump announced plans for a new promenade connecting memorial areas in Washington, D.C.
A former CIA employee accused of possessing $40 million in gold reportedly worked on Navy nuclear submarine programs.

California communities continue resisting large AI data-center developments over concerns about water and energy use.
Anthropic reportedly believes future AI systems may be capable of designing successor models.
AI infrastructure investment continues attracting significant capital across the technology sector.

Commentary claims Honduran gangs have significant influence in parts of San Francisco.
Senate legislation included funding increases for ICE and DHS while preserving certain federal enforcement programs.

The Southern Baptist Convention is reported to be experiencing membership decline after earlier periods of growth.
The author argues mainstream media misunderstand reasons some men are distancing themselves from liberal political and cultural movements.

NIH-funded research involving transgender-related animal studies has reportedly been prohibited.

The U.S. is investing in coal-related energy projects and export infrastructure.
A court approved advancement of Idaho's Stibnite antimony mining project.
Rhode Island was criticized for high public spending on affordable housing projects.
U.S. employment growth reportedly exceeded forecasts, with approximately 172,000 jobs added.

The U.S. reportedly continued expanding tariff measures affecting China and goods linked to forced labor concerns.
A British policing case sparked controversy after a stabbing victim was reportedly investigated for alleged racist behavior.
European countries have created millions of renewable-energy jobs, though critics argue manufacturing losses have offset some benefits.

AMC's leadership expressed support for a potential Paramount-Warner Bros. transaction.
The author reviewed Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage, describing it as an interesting 1930s noir reinterpretation of Spider-Man.
Horror film Obsession reportedly continues showing strong box-office momentum.

Senator Ron Johnson held hearings examining COVID-19 vaccine safety and myocarditis concerns.
The author argues government agencies were insufficiently transparent regarding vaccine-related adverse-event reports.

The author recounts a story about a missing orchestra pianist being replaced by a talented audience member and compares it to a personal experience performing with musicians connected to the band Grand Funk Railroad in the 1970s.

Larry Schweikart

Rock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes