Trump Indicted Over Classified Documents 

Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with his possession of hundreds of classified government documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence after he left the White House. He’s set to appear in federal court in Miami next Tuesday.

Trump was the first to announce the indictment, using his own Truth Social social media platform. This is his second indictment this year. He pleaded not guilty in April to charges in New York of falsifying business records.

“I never thought this could happen to a former President of the United States,” Trump posted Thursday. “I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!”

America is Becoming More Conservative 

America is turning right: Social conservatism in the U.S. is at its highest level in a decade, with 38 percent of Americans saying they’re conservative or very conservative, according to a new Gallup poll.

That compares to 29 percent who describe themselves as liberal, down from 2022. A year ago, the two groups tied at 34 percent each.

Gallup’s annual Beliefs and Values survey also shows that economic conservatism has grown to its highest level since 2012, with 44 percent identifying as conservative on financial issues. (Full Survey Results Here)

China Building Spy Base in Cuba? 

China is seeking to spy on the U.S. from Cuba, according to reports that have alarmed U.S. government officials, who warn of a return to a Cold War standoff, this time against China instead of Russia.

A spy base in Cuba, just 100 miles off the U.S. coast, would allow Beijing to collect intelligence on southeastern portions of America, home to many military facilities and major industries.

The Pentagon denied the reports, but said they were closely monitoring the growing relationship between Cuba and China.

➤ House Republicans called off a vote charging FBI Director Christopher Wray with contempt after the FBI agreed to allow all Oversight Committee members to view a secret document. The document alleges a criminal access-for-money scheme by the Biden family. (More) 

➤ California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a new constitutional amendment to regulate guns in America, a plan with little likelihood of actually passing. Newsom’s proposal calls for the states to agree to a new constitutional convention to pass the amendment. (More) 

➤ A new Ron DeSantis attack ad uses AI-generated deep-fake imagery to show rival Donald Trump embracing and kissing Anthony Fauci. The DeSantis campaign laughed off the criticism by posting an earlier Trump tweet that featured a faked photo of DeSantis riding a rhino. (See Images) 

➤ The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Alabama needed to redo its congressional map to give more representation to Black voters. The decision surprised many, given that the court had allowed the current Alabama map to be used in the 2022 election. (More) 

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➤ The NFL has tapped Super Bowl superstar Tom Brady for help in warning players about gambling risks. Brady was enlisted to participate in an NFL video where he spoke about the danger a single bet could mean to a player’s career. (More) 

➤ Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made NBA history by having the first 30-20-10 game in NBA Finals history Wednesday night. In plain English, that means that Jokic scored 30 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists as the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 109-94 in the third game of the Finals. (More) 

➤ Oklahoma University won its third straight Women’s College Softball World Series, beating FSU 3-1. The Sooners have won six World Series in the last 10 years and had a record this year of 61-1. (More) 

Market Report   6/8/23

➤ Big Stock Move: Carvana stock soared 56% Thursday after the company announced an improved forecast for the 2nd quarter. The company projected it would make a gross profit of $6,000 on every used car it sold, the biggest margin it’s ever had. (More) 

➤ Instagram came under heavy fire Thursday following reports that its algorithms boosted a widespread pedophile network on its platform. The EU threatened major sanctions against Meta, Instagram’s parent company, if it didn’t fix the problem before summer’s end. (More) 

➤ Unemployment claims rose sharply last week to their highest level since 2021, a sign that the labor market is softening. Jobless claims hit 261,000 for the week of June 3, well ahead of forecasts. (More) 

➤ A major Russian cyber-extortion attack is holding some major companies hostage for ransom money or risk having their sensitive data dumped online. The victims include the BBC, British Airways, and the government of Nova Scotia. (More) 

➤ Sucralose, a chemical used in the popular artificial sweetener Splenda, can cause significant health issues, a new study says. The study linked the ingredient to DNA damage and increased cancer risk. (More) 

➤ Mercedes-Benz won approval in California to sell cars equipped with a conditional automated driving system that allows for hands-off, eyes-off driving on certain highways. The company’s new Drive Pilot system has built-in limitations, including a speed limit of 40 mph. (More) 

➤ Astronauts who spend six months or more in space need years to recover before they can leave the earth again, according to a new NASA report. Scientists found that long periods of low gravity changed the brain’s physiology, dangerously swelling the cerebral ventricles. (More) 

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➤ Pat Robertson, founder of the global Christian Broadcasting Network, died Thursday at age 93. Robertson is credited with helping to make religion central to GOP politics and sought the Republican presidential nomination himself in 1988. (More) 

➤ Carpenter Michel Robillard labored 5,000 hours over five years to build a wooden copy of a 1948 Citroen 2CV out of fruit trees. Last week, he sold the vehicle — which can actually run — at auction for $224,440. (Photos) 

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Today’s Trivia

What is the longest a person has spent in outer space on a single mission?