Morning Rundown: Trump Expresses Frustration as Bond Deadline Approaches and Crucial Bacteria Found in Colon Cancer Cases

Former President Donald Trump is scrambling to post a $464 million civil fraud penalty bond ahead of Monday’s deadline. Trump has not successfully raised the required sum, leading to internal frustrations. The charges arise from a New York case alleging repeated fraud by Trump and his company, which saw a $350 million judgement interest-inflated to $464 million. After a 30-day freeze, New York Attorney General Letitia James could potentially seize Trump’s assets should he fail to meet the bond deadline.

In Oregon and San Francisco, legislation aiming to reduce prison populations has seen heightened rates of street drug use and homelessness. In response, new laws are aiming to control street drug danger and public use, something similar to President Richard Nixon’s 1971 policies. Measures involve reducing drug possession to misdemeanors, allowing police seizure and citations for low quantities, and welfare recipient drug testing. However, some argue these changes will only increase jailing of drug users rather than offering treatment.

Colorectal cancer, increasingly affecting younger people, may be linked to dental plaque-causing bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum. The bacteria was identified in 50% of colorectal tumors further associated with complicated treatments due to its potential ability to shield tumors from cancer drugs. This discovery leaves important implications for future colon cancer treatments, though doesn’t answer why younger people’s rates are rising.

Some of RFK Jr.’s largest critics are members of his own family. His independent presidential campaign threatens the re-election of President Joe Biden, which could result in the nomination of Trump and consequentially tarnish the Kennedy family legacy. Some Kennedy family members are especially concerned at RFK Jr.’s potential damage to their family name.

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