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Today’s Rundown:
- JAIL ESCAPEE ANTOINE MASSEY TAUNTS AUTHORITIES WITH INSTAGRAM VIDEO AS MANHUNT CONTINUES: Antoine Massey, one of ten inmates who escaped from Orleans Parish Prison in May, has posted a video on Instagram claiming he was “let out” of jail and is not a fugitive. In the video, Massey denies the charges against him and accuses officials of corruption. Authorities raided a New Orleans home believed to be the video’s filming location but did not find Massey. The manhunt for Massey and another escapee, Derrick Groves, continues. Sheriff Susan Hutson has paused her re-election campaign to focus on the investigation. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to their capture.
- ELON MUSK CRITICIZES TRUMP’S TAX BILL AS GOP SENATORS RUSH TOWARD JULY 4 DEADLINE: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly condemned President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation includes significant tax cuts and spending reductions, some of which would affect electric vehicle subsidies that benefit Musk’s company, Tesla. Musk’s criticism comes after his recent departure from a government advisory role. He urged voters to oppose Republican lawmakers supporting the bill. Despite Musk’s influence, the bill has passed the House and is pending Senate approval.
- DEMOCRAT LAUNCHES SENATE RUN AGAINST JONI ERNST AFTER DOOMSDAY REMARKS: Iowa State Representative J.D. Scholten has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, aiming to unseat Republican Senator Joni Ernst in the 2026 election. Scholten’s decision follows Ernst’s controversial comment at a town hall where she responded to concerns about Medicaid cuts by saying, “Well, we’re all going to die.” The remark sparked backlash from Democrats and healthcare advocates. Scholten, a former professional baseball player, previously ran for Congress in Iowa’s 4th District.
- NAVY CONSIDERS RENAMING USNS HARVEY MILK AND OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER SHIPS: The U.S. Navy is set to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the slain gay rights activist and Navy veteran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the change as part of a broader initiative to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the Department of Defense. Other ships named after civil rights leaders, such as the USNS Thurgood Marshall and USNS Harriet Tubman, are also under review for renaming. The decision has drawn criticism from Democratic leaders who view it as an attempt to erase the legacies of individuals who advanced civil rights.
- POLICE LAUNCH NEW SEARCH IN PORTUGAL IN MADELEINE MCCANN DISAPPEARANCE: Portuguese and German police have initiated a new search in the Algarve region of Portugal for evidence related to the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann. The search focuses on an area near a property once frequented by Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the case. Brueckner is currently serving a prison sentence in Germany for unrelated crimes. Authorities are using ground-penetrating radar and other tools in the search, which is expected to last several days. This marks the most significant search effort in the case in recent years.
- WORLD BOXING APOLOGIZES AFTER CITING OLYMPIC CHAMPION IMANE KHELIF IN SEX VERIFICATION POLICY: World Boxing has issued an apology to Olympic champion Imane Khelif after she was specifically named in the organization’s announcement of a new mandatory sex testing policy. The policy requires all boxers over 18 to undergo genetic testing to confirm their eligibility to compete in gender-specific categories. Khelif, who won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, had previously faced scrutiny over her eligibility but was cleared to compete. World Boxing acknowledged that naming her in the policy announcement was a mistake and a violation of her privacy.
- CNN DROPS REPORTER ALEX MARQUARDT AFTER COSTLY DEFAMATION LAWSUIT FALLOUT: CNN has terminated its relationship with chief national security correspondent Alex Marquardt following a costly defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 report by Marquardt that falsely implicated U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young in illegal evacuation schemes in Afghanistan. A Florida jury awarded Young $5 million in damages, leading to CNN’s decision to settle to avoid further penalties. Marquardt’s departure comes after eight years with the network.
- DISNEY ANNOUNCES ANOTHER WAVE OF LAYOFFS IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF EMPLOYEES: The Walt Disney Company has announced a new round of layoffs, impacting several hundred employees across its global operations. The cuts affect various departments, including film and television marketing, publicity, casting, and development. This move is part of Disney’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changes in the entertainment industry, such as the shift from traditional cable to streaming services. In 2023, Disney had previously laid off 7,000 employees to reduce costs.
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