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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Court Slashes ‘Excessive’ Judgment Against Alex Jones.

A Texas appeals court has ruled that damages awarded against Alex Jones exceeded state statutory limits, significantly reducing the penalty.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED:  A Texas appeals court has reduced a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million, ruling that the original award exceeded the state’s legal limit on damages. Jones was ordered to compensate Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, whose six-year-old son, Jesse Lewis, was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. DETAIL: In a unanimous ruling issued on Friday, the Texas Third Court of Appeals said a lower court improperly allowed damages to exceed the state’s $750,000-per-plaintiff cap. The court also found that the evidence did not justify surpassing that limit based on the harassment the families experienced after Jones’s claims. Jones and his company, Free Speech…Open

What is the current legal status of Alex Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, according to the report?
Alex Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, remain involved in bankruptcy proceedings.
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According to the unanimous ruling by the Texas Third Court of Appeals, why was the original award improper?
The Texas Third Court of Appeals stated that a lower court improperly allowed damages to exceed the state’s $750,000-per-plaintiff cap and found that evidence did not justify surpassing that limit based on the harassment the families experienced after Jones's claims.
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Who were the specific plaintiffs receiving compensation from Alex Jones in this Texas case?
Alex Jones was ordered to compensate Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, the parents of Jesse Lewis.
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What did the Texas appeals court rule regarding the damages awarded against Alex Jones?
A Texas appeals court ruled that the damages awarded against Alex Jones exceeded state statutory limits, which resulted in a significant reduction of the penalty.
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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - JD Vance in Ohio: Elites got rich, while communities got poor

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Vice President JD Vance rails against the elites at a manufacturing plant in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio.

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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Residents of Gary, Indiana, still without power nine days after storm took down power lines

Residents of the town are throwing out spoiled food, lining up for hot meals and searching for places to charge their cell phones.

What is the current situation regarding electricity in Gary, Indiana, as of August 21, 2026?
Residents of Gary, Indiana, are still without power nine days after a storm took down power lines.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Supreme Court lets Trump continue building ballroom while case proceeds

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily resume construction of the White House ballroom.

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding President Donald Trump's construction of the White House ballroom?
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily resume construction of the White House ballroom while the legal case proceeds.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press) - Justice Roberts allows work on Trump’s $400M ballroom to continue for now

Lower courts had ordered a halt to the project, finding that it must have congressional approval.

What was the recent decision made by Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts regarding Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project?
Chief Justice Roberts allowed work on Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project to continue for the time being.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Freefall': Rory Kennedy examines more safety concerns at Boeing in her new documentary

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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy joins Morning Joe to discuss her new film, "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing." The documentary takes a deep dive into concerns surrounding Boeing aircrafts following a series of shocking incidents and the untimely death of outspoken whistleblower John Barnett.

Who is the award-winning documentary filmmaker discussed in the context of the film "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing"?
The filmmaker is Rory Kennedy.
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What is the title of Rory Kennedy's new documentary regarding Boeing?
The documentary is titled "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing."
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ABCNEWS - Will Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK return heal royal family rifts?

Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. six years after leaving for California.

Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the U.K. help heal rifts within the royal family?
The return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the U.K. puts a spotlight on whether their visit will heal royal family rifts.
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When are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to the U.K.?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the U.K. six years after they left for California.
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AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed for now

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump's sprawling ballroom project can proceed for now, despite a lower court's ruling that halted the administration's plans. Why it matters: The decision is a major win for the administration, which has argued that demolishing the White House's East Wing and building the ballroom are necessary for security. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

How did the lower court's previous ruling affect the administration's ballroom construction plans?
A lower court's ruling had previously halted the administration's plans for the ballroom project.
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What was the Supreme Court's ruling on Friday, August 21, 2026, regarding President Trump's ballroom project?
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sprawling ballroom project can proceed for now, overriding a previous lower court ruling that had halted the administration's plans.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Aisha Wahab wins special election to replace Swalwell in California

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Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab wins the special election runoff to finish former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District. Wahab spoke to CNN’s Elex Michaelson after the win.

Who did Aisha Wahab speak to following her victory in the special election?
Aisha Wahab spoke to CNN's Elex Michaelson after her win.
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Who won the special election runoff to finish the term of former Representative Eric Swalwell in California's 14th District?
Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab won the special election runoff to replace Eric Swalwell in California's 14th District.
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