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WASHINGTONPOST (Salvador Rizzo) - Woman who planned to kill Treasury Secretary Bessent gets six years in prison

Riley English of Massachusetts turned herself in after arriving at the Capitol with miniature molotov cocktails just before Scott Bessent’s Senate confirmation.

Who was the target of the planned attack involving Riley English?
The target was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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What is the prison sentence for Riley English of Massachusetts for her plot against Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent?
Riley English of Massachusetts has been sentenced to six years in prison.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Jeremy Roebuck) - Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry

David M. Morens, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, said he was trying to protect his boss. Fauci was not accused of wrongdoing in the case.

Was Anthony Fauci accused of any wrongdoing in the case involving David M. Morens?
No, Fauci was not accused of wrongdoing in the case.
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What did David M. Morens plead guilty to?
David M. Morens pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Luke Nicastro) - U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Top ICC Officials

State of the Union: Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the move as part of an effort to “dismantle” the court. The post U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Top ICC Officials  appeared first on The American Conservative .

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the imposition of new sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) president Tomoko Akane and ICC senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye on Tuesday. The move comes after intense criticism of the court by the Trump administration, which opposes the ICC’s attempts to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes as well as its claims to jurisdiction over American citizens. Tuesday’s sanctions, which include travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on dealings with U.S. nationals, are the latest salvo in what the State Department characterizes as a “whole of government campaign to dismantle the threat posed by the ICC.” Calling the court “corrupt and fatally…Open

What specific war crimes has the ICC charged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with?
The ICC has charged Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes, including the use of starvation as a weapon against the civilian population of Gaza.
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What was the International Criminal Court's response to the United States' decision to impose sanctions on its officials?
The ICC responded that Washington's decision would "undermine the rule of law" and asserted that when judicial actors are threatened for applying the law, the international legal order itself is placed at risk.
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What were the primary reasons cited by Secretary of State Marco Rubio for sanctioning ICC officials Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye?
Rubio stated that the sanctioned officials had directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction, and he characterized the court as "corrupt and fatally politicized."
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Which specific International Criminal Court (ICC) officials were targeted by the new U.S. sanctions announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026?
The sanctions were imposed on ICC president Tomoko Akane and ICC senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Election deniers and skeptics want to govern key swing states

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Republicans with records of denying, challenging or casting doubt on Donald Trump’s loss of the 2020 Presidential election are now running for governor in five key battleground states where, if elected, they could play pivotal roles in the upcoming 2028 presidential election. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski reports.

Which group of Republican candidates are running for governor in five key battleground states according to the report?
Republicans with records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 Presidential election are running for governor in five key battleground states.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - How rejection fuels Colman Domingo’s superpower

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Colman Domingo reflects on how he went from just wanting to be an actor, to expanding his role to all sides of Hollywood production. Join CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister as she interviews Emmy-nominated celebrities on anything from their career-defining moments to news-making reflections. Stream episodes of Coming Up on the CNN app now: www.cnn.com/comingup

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NYTIMES (Ishani Desai) - Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer for ZZ Top, Dies at 77

The only member of the Texas power trio without a beard, he propelled the band’s blend of boogie, Southern rock and blues for more than a half-century.

At what age did Frank Beard die?
Frank Beard died at the age of 77.
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Who was Frank Beard and what was his role in the band ZZ Top?
Frank Beard was the drummer for the Texas power trio ZZ Top. He was notable for being the only member of the band without a beard.
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