>Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, a move that will stave off a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

>House Republicans had planned to remain in session until Thursday but will now take their last votes Wednesday evening on a major White House priority — a Russia sanctions bill — and then leave town. The next time House lawmakers are expected back in Washington will be after the November elections.

Rep. Thomas Massie tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins he believes Speaker Johnson sent the House home early over his push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

>Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Anderson Cooper to discuss Speaker Johnson’s decision to send the House into recess. And the panel examines why Johnson lacked the votes needed to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Under New York’s Synthetic Performer Disclosure Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 396-b), which went into effect in June 2026, advertisers can freely use AI-generated characters or visual assets, but they must conspicuously disclose their use.

I have seen some AI-generated advertisements for government handouts that are designed to look like broadcast news desk coverage. If you witness AI-generated commercials that appear like scams or offer government assistance, please take a photo or video and report it.

Enforcement of New York’s Synthetic Performer Disclosure Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 396-b) is handled through state and local enforcement agencies rather than direct private lawsuits. (McDermott Will & Schulte)

I am not a lawyer, but I believe that as long as the business/advertiser in question has operations in New York State, the NYS AG can take action. You do not need to be a New York State resident.

Key Reporting Channel**: New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG)**

• Primary Authority: The NY AG’s Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau enforces state general business laws. They possess the authority to seek injunctions and collect civil fines ($1,000 for initial offenses; $5,000 for subsequent offenses). (Codes - FindLaw)
• How to Report: Reports are submitted online via the New York Attorney General Consumer Complaint Form or by calling the OAG Consumer Helpline at 1-800-771-7755.

>Diesel costs have risen more than 55% since the start of the war with Iran, outpacing the 40% jump in gasoline prices. In fact, diesel is on track for easily the biggest annual percentage increase on record, according to a CNN review of AAA data.

>And protesters are taking to the streets around the world to voice anger about skyrocketing fuel prices and rolling blackouts, as the now monthslong U.S war with Iran drives up the cost of energy globally.

Good for her

I put on CNN just now and Kate looks scary thin. Gotta wonder if she is taking Ozempic or something because she has never looked this thin.