August 10, 2026 - Gov Brief Today

What Happened Today – August 9, 2026

August 10, 2026 by George Bounacos

Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever in a red Indy jersey during a game against the Minnesota Lynx

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham faced the Minnesota Lynx on August 2, days before Florida's attorney general threatened assault charges over a flagrant foul on her. (Photo: John Mac, CC BY-SA 4.0)

Today Donald Trump maneuvered the lawyer who won his personal immunity case into the White House counsel’s office, which represents the presidency. Will Scharf was one of Trump’s personal lawyers who convinced the Supreme Court that presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts. His reward comes two days after the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, Trump’s … Read more