The BBC is asking a Florida court to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Court filings show the British public broadcaster argues the Florida court lacks jurisdiction over a UK-based media entity. The case centers on BBC coverage that Trump claims damaged his reputation and seeks substantial damages. The court will review whether it has authority over the BBC before addressing any underlying defamation issues.

Former U.S. Representative Mary Peltola, a Democrat who served as Alaska’s at-large House member from 2022 to 2025, has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate. Her entry adds a high-profile candidate with prior federal experience to Alaska’s next Senate race under the state’s ranked choice voting system.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. Department of Justice served subpoenas on the central bank over building renovation matters ahead of his June 2025 Senate Banking Committee testimony. The subpoenas, according to Powell, warned of a possible criminal indictment tied to issues expected to arise during the hearing. He did not identify specific projects, individuals, or statutes under review. The Justice Department has not publicly detailed the investigation, and no charges have been announced. Lawmakers plan to question Powell on monetary policy, internal operations, and oversight of renovation contracts at Fed facilities.