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President Donald Trump says his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is “dead” while also continuing to defend it. Trump's statements further complicate his administration’s negotiations with two Republican senators who are blocking his attorney general nominee in protest. Trump told reporters at Camp David Friday morning that officials had “agreed not to have a fund” that compensates his political allies. But Trump also made clear that he disagrees with that decision. Two Senate Republicans are blocking the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until the administration's promises on the fund are put into writing. Read moreTrump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it

Illinois’ Legislative Inspector General has concluded that State Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) engaged in conduct that rose to the level of sexual harassment in violation of state law. The findings are detailed in a summary report dated June 30 and sent to House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. The investigation began after the Legislative Inspector General’s Office received a complaint on March 4. Read moreReport: Former State Rep. Benton violated IL law by committing sexual harassment

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Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. CBS Sports announced Friday that the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was on leave “until further notice.” … Read moreRomo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten appears in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game against another Power Four member each year. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said this week at the Big Ten media day… Read moreBig Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policy

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The parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. They claim the platforms caused “years of escalating harms” leading to their deaths. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Delaware. The Social Media Victims Law Center represents the families from T… Read moreSocial media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount

Missouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution. Proposed Amendment 4 on Tuesday's ballot would require future amendments proposed by citizen initiatives to pass in all eight congressional districts, not just by a simple statewide majo… Read moreMissouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments