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Trump floats Warsh or Hassett for Fed as White House targets proxy advisors and ESG; Wales sidelined in PCC rethink; SOUTHCOM’s Holsey steps down; ‘Soul on Fire’ looks past Hollywood as ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘The Pitt’ rev up Season 2
‘Soul on Fire’ aims higher than Hollywood’s mirror
Joel Courtney says the true-story drama left him humbled and hopes the film nudges young people to look beyond themselves and hang on to hope. A shocker in Los Angeles, where self-reflection usually means checking the lighting. Credit where it is due, an earnest message that is not about brand-building is a welcome plot twist.
Trump floats Warsh or Hassett to run the Fed
President Trump says he is leaning toward former Fed governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to chair the central bank next year. Hassett has looked like the front-runner, right up until the latest reality-tease that keeps Warsh in the frame. Monetary policy by cliffhanger, because who needs forward guidance when you have ratings.
Crave renews ‘Heated Rivalry’ for Season 2
The streamer orders another round of the buzzy series about rival hockey players who eventually fall for each other. Canada keeps the ice cold and the romance hot, proving the national pastime now includes forechecking and feelings. Lace up for more body checks and heart checks.
White House targets proxy advisors and ESG rules
Trump signed an order directing the SEC to review and possibly revise or rescind guidance tied to DEI and ESG, consider proxy firm registration, tighten conflict disclosures, and examine whether advisers breach fiduciary duty by leaning on non pecuniary recommendations. Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis are singled out as dominant players with questionable influence. The FTC, with the attorney general, is asked to examine state antitrust probes and potential deceptive practices. Translation, the administration is suddenly very pro regulation when the referees look like they might be calling plays it does not like. Even Jamie Dimon has grumbled about their sway, which is the corporate equivalent of a weather alert.
Wales sidelined in UK rethink of Police and Crime Commissioners
Labour plans to scrap PCCs in 2028, hand powers to elected mayors in England, and keep policing out of Welsh Government hands. Ministers call it a fix for a low turnout system and promise at least 100 million pounds for frontline officers. In Wales, with no mayoral model, functions would likely shift to council leaders, not Cardiff Bay. Plaid Cymru calls it a disgrace and demands full devolution. Westminster replies with its favorite lullaby, we will consult. Devolution for England, polite emails for Wales.
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 revs up with a first look
HBO Max drops the opening scene with Noah Wyle zipping a motorcycle around an ambulance. Nothing says day one like buzzing EMTs on the way to work. Paging Human Resources and a traffic cop.
Adm. Alvin Holsey steps down at U.S. Southern Command
After 37 years in uniform, Holsey relinquishes command and prepares to retire. A steady handoff, a long service, and for once a government transition that does not require a special counsel. Salute earned.
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