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China has dismissed and is prosecuting General He Weidong, a top military leader and member of the Politburo, on charges of corruption and abuse of power, marking a significant escalation in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign within the People's Liberation Army.
A lawsuit alleges that three senior FBI agents were illegally fired for political reasons under Kash Patel's leadership, with claims that the White House influenced the removals of agents involved in investigations of President Trump, especially related to January 6.
The article discusses the firing of the US defense intelligence chief amid a broader purge, while also covering Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's signals of potential interest rate cuts next month due to inflation and labor market conditions, amidst political pressures and economic uncertainties.
The acting NSA director attempted to intervene to save top scientist Vinh Nguyen from losing his security clearance amid a broader purge of national security officials ordered by President Trump, which has been criticized as a campaign of retribution and fear-mongering within the government.
Facebook has deleted 10 million accounts in the first half of 2025 as part of its efforts to remove impersonation and spam, with some users claiming wrongful deletions. The platform uses AI to identify violations, but there are concerns about errors and scams targeting users seeking account recovery. Facebook encourages appeals within 180 days and warns against scam attempts impersonating support services.
China has removed top military leader Miao Hua from the Central Military Commission amid a broader purge of senior military officials linked to corruption investigations, reflecting Xi Jinping's ongoing efforts to consolidate power within the armed forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrested several top military officials in what the Kremlin claims is an effort to combat corruption. However, experts suggest there may be deeper, more strategic reasons behind these actions, likening them to a "Soviet-style purge."
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is on the brink of a major overhaul as Donald Trump moves to install loyalists in top leadership positions, potentially leading to a purge of anti-Trump staffers and consultants. The new leadership slate, including Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump and senior campaign adviser Chris LaCivita, aims to transform the RNC into a more MAGA-aligned organization, focusing on fundraising and campaign training. Trump's influence over the party continues to grow, with plans to transfer more RNC funds to state party organizations, despite financial challenges and concerns over nepotism.
Hundreds of Wagner Group troops have been observed leaving the Central African Republic, raising questions about whether Russia is purging the paramilitary organization following its recent mutiny. The departure of personnel comes as the Kremlin seeks to reassert control over the group after its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, openly defied Russian President Vladimir Putin. It remains unclear if the troop movement is part of a routine rotation, a large-scale sacking, or a refusal to work under the Russian Ministry of Defense. Experts suggest that purges are likely as loyalty is a pressing concern for Putin, but the situation is still uncertain.
Following the mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a number of prominent Russian commanders and public figures have disappeared from public view, suggesting a post-mutiny purge. President Vladimir Putin has expressed his intention to root out those who have allied themselves with Prigozhin, both inside and outside the military. The scope and scale of the purge are unclear, but some speculate that Putin's entourage may become more actively involved in shaping the trajectory of his regime. Among those who have gone missing are General Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russia's aerospace forces, and Yevgeny Prigozhin himself. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov have also not been seen or heard from since the mutiny. Meanwhile, Viktor Zolotov, Putin's longtime bodyguard, has seen his public presence grow considerably.
Some members of the House Freedom Caucus are discussing the possibility of purging colleagues who no longer meet the group's ideological standards, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene being a potential target. The group has struggled with its identity since former President Donald Trump left office, and tensions have been exacerbated by disagreements over issues such as the debt ceiling and the speakership. Some members are seen as too aligned with GOP leaders, while others are criticized for being inactive. The group's internal divisions have led to cliques and a lack of trust, with some members fearing that others will report their discussions to GOP leadership.
Moving to a new home or apartment can be very costly, and many people end up overpaying due to simple mistakes like not being ready when the movers show up or not having clothing in wardrobe boxes. Other hidden expenses that can add up include boarding pets, hiring a cleaning crew, and buying takeout food. To save money, experts recommend purging items you don't need, tracking down free packing materials, and moving during the week instead of a busy weekend.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has warned that all inactive Twitter accounts will soon be purged, potentially impacting follower counts. Twitter's official policy now considers a user inactive if they fail to log in "at least every 30 days." It's still unclear what the most recent change to the inactive account policy means, and Twitter's policy still states that "we cannot release inactive usernames at this time."
Twitter is purging inactive accounts that have had "no activity at all for several years," according to tweets by owner Elon Musk. This move may free up coveted usernames, potentially luring lapsed users back to the platform. Musk has been interested in freeing up usernames since taking over the social network and had previously promised to start freeing the namespace of 1.5 billion accounts. It's not clear how users will be able to acquire these usernames beyond the usual method of trying to create a new account with a particular name.