Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is departing the Trump administration for the private sector, following a series of misconduct allegations including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. Her exit marks the third cabinet member to leave this year, prompting criticism from Democrats about administration stability.
Alt-pop singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in his abandoned Tesla. Prosecutors have charged him, making him eligible for the death penalty.
Vice President JD Vance is set to lead a US diplomatic delegation, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iran. This effort aims to extend the ceasefire, despite Iran's parliament speaker warning of military confrontation if the naval siege continues.
Hardware chief John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO on September 1, with Cook transitioning to executive chairman after nearly 15 years leading the tech giant. Wall Street is re-evaluating future expectations for the company following the surprise leadership announcement.