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The Senate pressed ahead with confirmation hearings for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, moving forward despite conflicting signals from President Trump about delaying the process, underscoring ongoing tensions between the legislative and executive branches. Meanwhile, in the financial world, SpaceX shares tumbled 5% after its much-anticipated IPO, with heavy trading by retail investors and ETFs highlighting the company’s outsized influence on broader market dynamics.

In New York, the sentencing of a Long Island architect to life imprisonment for the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings brought a measure of closure to a case that has gripped the nation for years. Nearby, Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan court in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, a case drawing attention for its high-profile victim and anticipated psychiatric defense. On the science front, researchers have identified the earliest known outbreak of plague in Siberia dating back 5,500 years, offering new insight into the ancient spread of deadly pathogens.

Developing: Authorities in Jersey City are investigating a recent acid attack that injured six people, with public safety concerns rising as details emerge.