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Senator Ruben Gallego has acknowledged relationships with two House staffers from Texas Democrats during his decade in the House. The disclosures are prompting renewed calls for a bright-line rule banning staffer relationships with lawmakers, with the ethics committee having previously dismissed related complaints. The story is developing as scrutiny expands across several members.
The Republican-led EEOC has voted to end the annual demographic reporting requirement (EEO-1) for private employers, prompting a 30-day public comment period and a hearing on August 11. The move argues the data collection is costly and potentially at odds with colorblind employment principles; critics say the data are crucial to uncover discrimination patterns.
The Tate brothers face UK extradition on charges including rape and trafficking. U.S. authorities have arrested them in Miami and Britain has sought extradition; the White House says it will honor treaties and will not intervene. Barron Trump’s alleged ties to the case are under close scrutiny as lawmakers push for more transparency.
Ruby Rippey has published a Vanity Fair essay detailing an affair with California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2005-2006, challenging his memoir account and recounting her struggles with alcoholism. The piece arrives as Newsom eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid and amid renewed scrutiny of past relationships that reshaped California politics.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after a long legal saga that includes a 2020 conviction overturned on appeal, a 2025 retrial conviction related to Miriam Haley, and ongoing litigation in California. Haley delivered a victim impact statement, while prosecutors praised her courage. Weinstein maintains innocence and faces a California resentencing after the New York judgment.
Renowned Indian actor Patekar has died at the age of 75 from a suspected cardiac arrest. His career spanned five decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema, with national awards and a Padma Shri to his name. He was active in theatre and social causes, and is mourned by Prime Minister Modi and others in the industry.