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Brandy to star in Lifetime holiday film, her daughter’s acting debut

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Mommy see, mommy do. Brandy's daughter not only sings, it appears she acts, too. Deadline reports Sy'Rai Smith will be making her acting debut in Lifetime's Christmas Everyday, starring opposite her mother. The film will follow fashion designer Francine “Fancy” Ballantine (Brandy) as... Read More.

Senate kicks off fraught appropriations process against shutdown deadline

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Wednesday took a step toward approving its first appropriation bill, agreeing to advance military construction and Veterans Affairs spending in a 90-8 vote.But lawmakers have a long way to go to avoid a government shutdown, with 12 appropriations bills... Read More.

Trump administration’s new artificial intelligence plan focuses on deregulation, beating China

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House on Wednesday released its promised "AI Action Plan," a sweeping set of policy proposals aimed at boosting the United States' goal for dominance in artificial intelligence through sweeping deregulation.The plan was developed by the Trump administration's AI and crypto... Read More.

House Oversight Committee issues subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, for a deposition to occur at Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee on Aug. 11."The facts and circumstances surrounding both your and Mr. Epstein's cases... Read More.

Congressional committees push back on Trump administration’s proposed NOAA budget cuts

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawmakers from both parties have so far rejected steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed by the Trump administration and reiterated their support for a fully staffed National Weather Service (NWS) during recent committee meetings, which included key... Read More.

Judge blocks Trump administration from detaining Abrego Garcia upon his release from custody

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his release from criminal custody in Tennessee.Abrego Garcia has been awaiting his release on bail after pleading not guilty last month... Read More.

21-year-old charged in murder of Bay Area woman walking dogs

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman who was walking her dogs in San Leandro, California, earlier this month.Rohith Sunil, 21, was charged with felony murder, assault with a semi-automatic gun and carrying... Read More.

Hulu announces ‘Only Murders in the Building’ season 5 release date

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Only Murders in the Building season 5 has its release date.The Hulu show will premiere its first three episodes on Sept. 9. New episodes will debut weekly on the following Tuesdays.Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return as Charles, Oliver and Mabel in... Read More.

Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury records

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in Florida denied a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury records tied to federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a public order released Wednesday.The request is one of three made by the Justice Department to judges... Read More.

School districts face uncertainty following budget cuts, but some welcome reevaluation of funds

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As a new school year approaches, multiple school systems around the country told ABC News that a Department of Education funding freeze is causing confusion.Some school districts told ABC News education cuts are illegal and will hurt students, but others said... Read More.