Rep. Mark Green’s last day in office was Sunday, leaving four vacancies in the House of Representatives. Green, a Republican from Tennessee, announced his retirement last month, citing an opportunity in the private sector. His departure leaves the House with 219 Republicans and 212 Democrats. Green has endorsed Matt Van Epps to replace him, and several other Republican candidates have announced their campaigns as well.
USA TODAY readers are reacting to President Trump’s call to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case, with many expressing dissatisfaction. Many readers believe an Epstein “client list” exists, and some think the Trump administration had access to it. Several people are expressing a sense of betrayal as they believe the President is protecting people on the list. Some readers who supported Trump are now urging him to release the list or resign.
Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer Inc., has resigned following the viral circulation of a video depicting him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert. The company announced Byron’s departure on LinkedIn, citing that his actions did not meet the expected standard of conduct. The incident, which occurred during a concert at Gillette Stadium and was captured on the jumbotron, prompted an internal investigation and Byron’s subsequent leave. Pete DeJoy, Astronomer’s cofounder, has been appointed as interim CEO during the search for Byron’s replacement.
Following a viral video from a Coldplay concert, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave. Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is now serving as interim CEO, according to a company statement. The board of directors has initiated a formal investigation into the matter, after Byron was seen on a Jumbotron screen embracing an employee. The company also addressed misinformation that circulated on the internet after the video went viral.
The White House was reportedly thrown into confusion regarding the status of FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino following his failure to appear at work on Friday, which fueled speculation about his resignation. Aides reached out to CNN seeking clarity on Bongino’s employment status as his relationship with the administration had deteriorated, and the president was reportedly angered by Bongino’s threats to quit. This uncertainty was further compounded by the president’s ambiguous response when asked if Bongino was still in his post. Bongino’s potential departure stemmed from his frustration with the DOJ and FBI’s findings regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s death.
According to sources, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is reportedly considering resigning due to escalating tensions between the FBI and the Justice Department regarding the handling of the Epstein case. The conflict came to a head after a Wednesday meeting where Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel were questioned about a story alleging the FBI wanted more information released, but the Justice Department blocked it. This follows a heated confrontation with Attorney General Pam Bondi and growing frustration from Trump’s advisors over her handling of the Epstein files. While Bongino has not made a final decision, his absence from work on Friday fueled speculation of his potential resignation.
Adam Boyd, a 33-year-old attorney, resigned from ICE, citing a shift in focus from national security to deportation numbers. Boyd reported that this change was due to pressure from the White House, specifically Stephen Miller, who set a daily arrest quota. He claims that ICE attorneys are dismissing legitimate cases to increase deportation statistics, which he says is at the expense of due process. Boyd stated that many ICE attorneys share his concerns and plan to leave the agency once their student loans are forgiven.
Linda Yaccarino announced her departure as CEO of X, following the platform’s Grok chatbot publishing antisemitic content. Yaccarino’s departure, which was in the works for over a week, comes after less than a year of her appointment to the position. While Yaccarino focused on the business side of X, Musk embraced artificial intelligence technology, and X was acquired by Musk’s AI startup xAI in March. During her tenure, she faced issues around antisemitism and child safety, alongside several public appearances, including a Senate hearing regarding child exploitation.
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) announced his resignation from Congress, effective July 20th, which will further diminish the already slim Republican majority in the House. Green, who chairs the Homeland Security Committee, cited a return to the private sector to launch a business focused on competing with the Chinese Communist Party as his reason for leaving. This departure presents a challenge for Speaker Mike Johnson, particularly as he navigates the passage of significant legislation. Green’s departure comes after being elected to Congress in 2018.
UnitedHealth’s recent announcement of suspending its annual forecast and the subsequent resignation of CEO Andrew Witty has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry, prompting a flurry of discussion and speculation. The timing of these events, following a period of intense scrutiny and negative public sentiment towards the company, has fueled numerous theories about the underlying reasons.
Many individuals have shared overwhelmingly negative experiences with UnitedHealth’s insurance coverage, citing excessively high denial rates far exceeding industry averages. Numerous accounts describe frustrating battles with the company to secure necessary medical treatments and procedures, often resulting in significant out-of-pocket expenses and mounting medical debt.… Continue reading
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