A woman accused of helping former Madison County Councilman Steve Sumner evade multiple felony charges made her first court appearance on Thursday. Her role in concealing Sumner’s whereabouts signals a developing legal narrative about accountability and public trust.

Senators Adam Schiff and Richard Blumenthal are raising concerns about potential insider trading by Trump administration officials, alleging the misuse of early tariff information for trading. The allegations bring into question the integrity of officials surrounding tariff announcements.