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1 Trump Administration Releases Over 230-Thousand Pages Of MLK Jr. Assassination Records
President Trump’s administration released more than 230,000 pages of never-before-seen records related to the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. yesterday. This included FBI memos, interviews, CIA notes on suspect James Earl Ray’s flight from justice, and discussions of possible leads. The files were part of an executive order signed in January that declassified documents on the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard described the release as the first time these records were available online with minimal redactions. King’s children, Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, urged the public to read with “empathy, restraint, and respect for our family's continuing grief,” and raised concerns about misinterpretation, particularly around FBI efforts to discredit King. Historians expect these documents to shed light on the FBI’s tactics and the broader investigation. Still, MLK’s family warned against sensationalism and emphasized understanding the records in full context.
2 Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark Green's Resignation Goes Into Effect
Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee officially stepped down from Congress on Sunday, shrinking the Republican majority in the U.S. House to 219 Republicans and 212 Democrats with four seats now empty. Green, who chaired the House Homeland Security Committee, said he’s leaving for a compelling private-sector job. He timed his resignation to follow approval of President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” He also endorsed Army veteran Matt Van Epps to seek his now-vacant seat. A special election will be held for Tennessee’s 7th District, but until then his departure further narrows GOP control and increases pressure on future House vote tallies.
3 More On The Arrest Of The Brother Of Late NFL Player Pat Tillman
Richard Tillman, the brother of late NFL player and war hero Pat Tillman, was arrested after driving his vehicle into a California post office early Sunday morning. The crash happened around 2:30 am in San Jose with no injuries. Well, the 44-year-old is being held on $60,000 bail and faces arson charges. The crash caused a fire at the post office that took firefighters about 90 minutes to put out. Some mail may have been destroyed in the blaze. The Tillman family released a statement saying Richard has been struggling with serious mental health problems for many years. His brother Kevin Tillman said getting proper care and support for Richard has been "incredibly difficult" or even impossible.