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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell warned that no illegal activity at Sunday's memorial for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., will be tolerated.  Mitchell’s comments come as an estimated 100,000 attendees are expected at the service, which will feature speakers including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. THe federal government has deemed it a Level 1 Special Event, the same categorization as the Super Bowl, and requiring extensive federal interagency support to ensure security.  "This moment calls for Maricopa County to step up and show the nation—and the world—that we value dignity, civility, and the rule of law. We can be role models that even in times of grief and disagreement, our community is united in its commitment to free speech without violence or lawlessness," Mitchell said in a statement posted to X on Friday. CHARLIE KIRK'S MEMORIAL: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE EVENT IN ARIZONA "Let me be clear: my office w...

Wall Street Journal : A profile of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, a critic of Trump and David Sacks' AI agenda, arguing its hands-off approach could steer AI down a dangerous path   —  A battle between Anthropic's Dario Amodei and the White House pits worries about safe development against a free-market approach

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani lost the endorsement of a longtime state party leader despite having the backing of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. New York State Democratic Committee (NYSDC) Chairman Jay Jacobs announced this week that he will not back Mamdani for mayor despite Democratic voters selecting the Democratic socialist as the party’s nominee.  "Mr. Mamdani and I are in agreement that America’s greatest problem is the continued growth of income disparity in our nation," Jacobs said in a statement to The Hill . "On how to address it — we fundamentally disagree."  EX-MAYOR DE BLASIO TOUTS SOCIALIST MAMDANI AS NEW YORK CITY'S ANSWER TO TRUMP POLICIES The Hill reported that the NYSDC leader said that he disagreed with Mamdani’s stance on Israel.  Mamdani has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions throughout the war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. His stance on the issue has become a major topic of the campaign cycle, particu...

Ben Berkowitz / Axios : Karoline Leavitt confirms Oracle will handle TikTok's data and security, and says the US is “100% confident” a deal is done and it “just needs to be signed”   —  - Congress passed a ban last year with bipartisan support, but President Trump has repeatedly ordered …

The White House released an emotional video tribute to Charlie Kirk featuring excerpts from a speech his widow, Erika, gave in the wake of his assassination in which she declared, "You have no idea the fire that you have ignited."  "Charlie always said that when he was gone, he wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith," Erika Kirk is heard saying as the video displayed scenes of memorials and vigils held for Kirk around the U.S. "Now and for all eternity, he will stand at his Savior's side, wearing the glorious crown of a martyr."  "The evildoers responsible for my husband's assassination have no idea what they have done," she added. "They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith, and of God's merciful love. They should all know this: If you thought that my husband's mission was powerful before, you have no idea. You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire cou...

The Information : Sources: Apple told at least two suppliers to boost their daily output of entry-level iPhone 17 by at least 30%, after strong pre-orders last weekend   —  Apple is rushing to boost production of its newly released entry-level model iPhone 17 after strong pre-orders last weekend.

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority : Samsung rolls out a software update to display promotions and ads on the Cover Screens of some Family Hub refrigerators in the US as part of a pilot program   —  Ads will be displayed on your Samsung smart fridge when the Cover Screen is idle on certain themes.  —  •  —  •  —  •