Bill Maher has announced that his HBO political talk show "Real Time" will return to the airwaves without writers due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, expressing sympathy for the writers' issues but noting that they are not the only people with issues. The strike has had a major impact on the entertainment industry, and Maher's decision to return to the air without writers is likely to be controversial but welcomed by many.
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Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler, a former Trump White House aide, and 10 other unidentified people for allegedly violating state and federal data laws. The lawsuit claims that Ziegler operated a website dedicated to exposing elements of Hunter Biden's data, and seeks damages and an injunction to prevent further access, as well as destruction of any data obtained.
A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration's effort to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy into a federal regulation was unlawful. Judge Andrew Hanen, appointed by former Republican President George W. Bush, barred the government from approving any new applications, but left the program intact for existing recipients. The Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on the legality of the DACA program in the coming months.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is preparing to strike the "Big Three" automakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, if contract agreements cannot be reached by Friday. The union is seeking a wage increase of up to 40% and improved benefits, and is willing to strike select facilities to disrupt production. Negotiations are now in a race against the clock to reach a deal before the deadline, and the union is prepared to take action if an agreement is not reached.
A federal judge in New Mexico has blocked part of a public health order issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that suspended the right to open or concealed carry of guns in public places for 30 days in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, ruling that it was in violation of the Second Amendment. Opponents of the order argued that it was necessary to protect the safety of the people of New Mexico, but the temporary restraining order will remain in effect until a hearing is held on August 7th to determine the legality of the order.
A federal judge has issued an order limiting former President Donald Trump's access to sensitive government documents and barring him from discussing them publicly. The order outlines procedures Trump and his lawyers must follow when handling classified information disclosed to them in connection with the case, such as keeping the documents in a secure location and not sharing them with anyone outside of the legal team. Violations of the restrictions may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This order is the latest development in the case and is intended to ensure that the sensitive documents are handled properly.
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Former NBA player Brandon Hunter has died at the age of 42 after collapsing while doing hot yoga. Jeff Boals, Hunter's former coach, shared the news on social media, and the Orlando Magic remembered him as having an "infectious personality". Ohio University, Hunter's alma mater, also announced his passing, with Bobcats coach Jeff Boals saying he will be remembered for his "tremendous work ethic, competitive spirit, and love for the game of basketball".