AP NewsCast 8 p.m. EDT
Summary
AP News covers a Senate hearing where FBI Director Kash Patel defended loosened hiring rules, arguing they protect trafficking victims rather than lower standards. The report also details Democrats blocking a crypto bill over Trump's investments, CBO estimates of the Iran war's $38 billion cost, and Air Force Secretary Troy Mink's announcement of new space defense weapons. Additionally, federal authorities unsealed charges against a dozen individuals in San Diego for running "ghost daycares" to defraud the government of over $10 million in child care payments.
Topics discussed
Senate hearing on FBI hiring standards
Democrats block crypto regulatory bill
Cost and inflation impact of Iran war
US deployment of defensive space weapons
Charges against California child care fraud ring
Comparison to Minnesota fraud case and sign-off
Midas tire guarantee advertisement
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