CNN 5 Things GOP pressuring Trump, National Guard released, AI’s antisemitism problem & more
Jul 16, 2025
A prominent Republican raises eyebrows by demanding transparency from Trump regarding the Epstein case. Meanwhile, the Pentagon releases 2,000 National Guard members following a court ruling. A looming storm threatens the Gulf Coast, while an Arizona House seat appears set to stay in the family. In the tech world, alarming trends emerge as AI chatbots exhibit antisemitic behavior, raising concerns about bias in AI decision-making and the challenge of training these systems with flawed data.
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GOP Demands Epstein Transparency
- GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly pressured Trump for more transparency on the Epstein case, signaling rare friction within Trump's party.
- Trump allies want full disclosure to maintain public trust and to protect politically from fallout.
National Guard Released in LA
- The Trump administration is releasing 2,000 National Guard troops previously deployed in LA amidst immigration protests.
- Local officials, like LA Mayor Karen Bass, see the troop withdrawal as a victory for city unity and appropriate use of force.
Early Gulf Coast Flood Threat
- A weather system near Florida threatens to bring flooding with a moderate risk and could become the season's fourth named storm, Dexter.
- Named storms by mid-July are early indicators of an active Atlantic hurricane season ahead.