Bulletin Brief

Judge rejects gag order for Trump in hush money trial (CNN, Reuters)

Pope apologizes for using homophobic slur (CNN, AP)

T-Mobile to buy US Cellular for $4.4 billion (AP, Reuters)

U.S. suspends aid by sea in Gaza after damage to floating pier (NBC)

David DePape sentencing hearing reopened after court error (CBS) 

Venue apologizes for Richard Dreyfuss’s sexist and homophobic comments (AP) 

NBA Legend Bill Walton dies at 71 (CBS)

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In Must Know News…

• In the Trump classified documents trial, Judge Cannon rejected the prosecution’s request for another gag order against the former president. The order alleged Trump misled followers when he claimed he “nearly escaped death” after his Mar-a-Lago estate was raided by the FBI. Since then, the hush money trial wound down with closing arguments from the defense, and juror deliberations may begin as soon as today.
• Pope Francis apologized after he was quoted using a homophobic slur against gay members of the clergy. He made the remark in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops, using it to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. This comes despite the Pope’s past efforts to be more inclusive of LGBTQ Catholics.
• In a 4.4 billion dollar deal, T-Mobile plans to buy nearly all of US Cellular, including its customers, stores, and 30% of its spectrum assets. T-Mobile will also procure a long term lease on over 2,600 cell phone towers. The deal will give T-Mobile customers quote “more coverage and more capacity” on their devices.

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In Other Notable News…

• Following severe weather in the area, the US was forced to suspend aid delivery into the Gaza Strip after the temporary pier system sustained damage on Tuesday.
• David DePape, the man responsible for the 2022 attack on Paul Pelosi with a hammer, was back in court on Tuesday after a judicial error reopened the case. DePape apologized for the attack and was re-sentenced to 30 years in prison. 
• Actor Richard Dreyfuss arrived onstage at a “Jaws” themed event in a dress, and lobbed demeaning comments about women and the LGBTQ+ community, prompting the Massachusetts venue to send out a mass email apologizing for his actions.
• NBA Hall of Famer and 2 time championship winner Bill Walton passed away on Monday at the age of 71. Walton was battling a long fight with cancer and passed surrounded by family.