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As Cynthia Erivo channels the Christian Messiah, her Judas is coming to her defense. Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended the casting of Erivo in the eponymous biblical role, which has drawn backlash from some circles over the Tony-winning actress being a Black LGBTQ woman. “Cynthia’s brilliant. Her voice, presence, and …

American Eagle is standing by its controversial ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, which includes various commercials with the tagline: “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.” The campaign creates a pun around “great genes,” which ignited outrage online over American Eagle glorifying the Emmy nominee’s white heritage and thin physique. Some users on social media even compared the ads to “Nazi propaganda.” …

Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended how the Supreme Court is handling an unprecedented number of emergency appeals from the Trump administration, saying that as presidents push the limits of their power, courts will have to respond. Speaking before a group of lawyers and judges Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri, Kavanaugh said presidents in both parties, stymied by inaction in Congress, have …

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday defended how the Supreme Court has handled an increasing number of emergency cases brought by the Trump administration, pushing back against the criticism that the justices are failing to explain themselves. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, his lawyers have frequently asked the court to intervene when lower …

Mamdani, After Visiting Slain Officer’s Family, Defends Stance on Police  The New York Times Mass shooting becomes Mamdani’s first test as mayoral nominee  Politico FLASHBACK: Zohran Mamdani pledged to ‘disband’ key police unit that handles mass shootings  foxnews.com Mayoral Candidates React to Midtown Office Shooting; Gun Control; David Remnick on Israel  WNYC Manhattan shooting sparks renewed De­mo­c­ratic calls for gun reform; GOP lawmakers attack …

Eric WoodyardJul 27, 2025, 12:50 AM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” …

LAS VEGAS — Nebraska coach Matt Rhule on Tuesday stood up for his predecessor Scott Frost, who faced criticism in the wake of his assessment earlier this month that the Huskers job was wrong for him. Speaking at Big Ten media days, Rhule said Nebraska displayed a large photo of Frost, taken during his time as a quarterback at the …

Fed Defends Renovations as Trump Administration Intensifies Attacks  The New York Times Fed Chair Jerome Powell hit with criminal referral by House GOP Trump ally  Fox News The Fed – Marriner S. Eccles Building and 1951 Constitution Avenue Building Project  Federal Reserve Board (.gov) Powell defends $2.5 billion Fed renovation in a point-by-point response to the Trump administration  CNN Trump officials to visit Fed …

CNN  —  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded by letter Thursday to a senior Trump administration official who accused the head of the central bank of mismanaging an “ostentatious overhaul” of its Washington, DC, headquarters. Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, suggested in a social media post last week that Powell had broken the law by …