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Prediction Market Ban? Senator Brings Legislation Forward, Another Congressman Invests In Polymarket Backer

Prediction Markets Surge Amid Regulatory Debate and ICE Stock Activity

Prediction markets have surged in popularity over the last year, potentially disrupting traditional sports betting companies. However, their growth has also sparked controversy, particularly following the recent U.S. attack on Iran. At least one senator is calling for a ban on certain types of prediction markets, raising questions about the future of this emerging industry.

### Senator Takes Aim at Prediction Markets

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) recently announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at outlawing certain forms of betting on prediction markets. His announcement came in response to some accounts reportedly making millions by correctly predicting the timing of the U.S. attack on Iran.

Highlighting concerns over potential insider trading, Murphy stated on social media, “It’s insane this is legal. People around Trump are profiting off war and death. I’m introducing legislation ASAP to outlaw this.”

Prediction markets have become a focal point of regulatory discussion. The current White House administration appears more supportive of these platforms, allowing companies like Polymarket and Kalshi to operate with relatively minimal restrictions. Notably, Donald Trump Jr., the son of former President Donald Trump, is an investor and advisor to Polymarket, adding further complexity to the debate.

### Congressman Invests in Intercontinental Exchange Shares

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), best known as the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, stands to benefit from the rising popularity of prediction markets, including platforms like Polymarket.

In a recent disclosure, Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) revealed a purchase of ICE stock valued between $1,000 and $15,000. This purchase was among six stock transactions he made in January, according to the Benzinga Government Trades page. With this investment, Gottheimer has become an investor in a company that could profit from prediction market growth, particularly those relating to geopolitical events such as Iran.

This development may set up a clash within the Democratic majority between Gottheimer and Senator Murphy regarding the regulation of prediction markets. While Gottheimer may have various reasons for investing in ICE, the connection between Polymarket and the company’s future valuation cannot be overlooked.

Gottheimer is not alone among members of Congress investing in Intercontinental Exchange. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Representative Thomas Kean (R-N.J.) both purchased ICE shares in 2025 and continue to hold them as of today.

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*Photo credit: Sen. Chris Murphy via Shutterstock*
https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/03/50989521/prediction-market-ban-senator-brings-legislation-forward-another-congressman-invests-in-polymarket-

Justin Timberlake sues to block release of police video from 2024 drunken driving arrest in New York

**Justin Timberlake Sues to Block Release of Police Body Cam Footage from Hamptons Drunken Driving Arrest**

*NEW YORK —* Pop star Justin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body camera footage related to his 2024 drunken driving arrest in New York’s Hamptons.

Timberlake’s lawyers filed a lawsuit Monday against the Village of Sag Harbor and its police department, arguing that releasing the video would “devastate” Timberlake’s privacy by revealing “intimate, highly personal, and sensitive details.” They also contend that it would cause “severe and irreparable harm” to his reputation by subjecting him to “public ridicule and harassment.”

“The footage at issue depicts Petitioner in an acutely vulnerable state during a roadside encounter with law enforcement, capturing intimate details of Petitioner’s physical appearance, demeanor, speech, and conduct during field sobriety testing, the subsequent arrest, and Petitioner’s confinement following arrest over the next several hours,” the lawsuit states.

A hearing was held Monday in state court in Riverhead, but Judge Joseph Farneti did not issue an immediate ruling, according to Vincent Toomey, a lawyer representing Sag Harbor. Instead, the judge asked both parties to confer on a potential resolution and report back later in the week.

Timberlake’s lawyers have not yet responded to emails seeking comment.

The NSYNC singer turned solo artist and actor pleaded guilty to impaired driving in September 2024. Police reported that Timberlake ran a stop sign in the village center, veered out of his lane, and exited his BMW smelling of alcohol that June.

The Tennessee native told officers he had consumed one martini and was following friends home in Sag Harbor—a former whaling village among the affluent beach communities of the Hamptons, about 100 miles east of New York City.

As part of his plea deal, Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement warning against the dangers of drunken driving. This agreement reduced his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.

He was sentenced to a $500 fine, 25 hours of community service, and a 90-day suspension of his driver’s license.

“Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car,” Timberlake said following his court appearance. “This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have.”

According to the lawsuit, Timberlake’s legal team was informed Sunday that village officials intended to release portions of the footage with some redactions to comply with public records requests. The total footage reportedly runs approximately eight hours and includes Timberlake’s initial stop, police questioning, field sobriety tests, and arrest.

The Associated Press was among several media outlets that submitted public records requests seeking the release of the video.

Sag Harbor Mayor Thomas Gardella stated that village officials have carefully reviewed the footage to ensure it does not jeopardize police safety or public security.

“We’re trying to be as transparent as can be with this footage,” Gardella said, noting that New York’s public records law generally mandates the release of police body camera footage.
https://abcnews.com/Entertainment/wireStory/justin-timberlake-sues-block-release-police-video-2024-130697955

WGA cancels Los Angeles awards show amid labor strike

The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) has canceled its awards ceremony originally scheduled for March 8, as its staff union members continue to strike. The employees are demanding higher pay and protections against the use of artificial intelligence.

In a letter sent to members on Sunday, WGA West’s board of directors, including President Michele Mulroney, explained the decision: “The non-supervisory staff of the WGAW are currently on strike and the Guild would not ask our members or guests to cross a picket line to attend the awards show. The WGAW staff have a right to strike and our exceptional nominees and honorees deserve an uncomplicated celebration of their achievements.”

While the Los Angeles ceremony has been canceled, the New York ceremony, also scheduled for the same day, is expected to proceed as planned. According to the letter, an alternative celebration for Los Angeles-based nominees will be held at a later date.

Comedian and actor Atsuko Okatsuka was set to host the L.A. event, and filmmaker James Cameron was slated to receive the WGA West Laurel Award.

WGA union staffers have been striking outside the guild’s Los Angeles headquarters on Fairfax Avenue since February 17. The union alleges that management did not intend to reach an agreement on the pending contract. Furthermore, they claim that guild management has “surveilled workers for union activity, terminated union supporters, and engaged in bad faith surface bargaining.”

On Tuesday, the union stated that management had mentioned canceling the ceremony during a call about contract negotiations. The staff union responded, “Make no mistake: this is an attempt by WGAW management to drive a wedge between WGSU and WGA membership when we should be building unity ahead of MBA [Minimum Basic Agreement] negotiations with the AMPTP [Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers].”

The union further urged guild management to end the strike immediately, posting on Instagram, “We urge Guild management to end this strike now.”

The union, formed last spring and consisting of more than 100 employees working in areas such as legal, communications, and residuals, first authorized a strike in January with 82% of its members supporting the action.

Contract negotiations, which began in September, have primarily focused on the use of artificial intelligence, pay raises, and “basic protections” including grievance procedures. The WGA has stated that it offered “comprehensive proposals with numerous union protections and improvements to compensation and benefits.”

The cancellation of the awards ceremony, occurring just weeks before the Oscars, casts a shadow over the upcoming negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents studios and streamers.

Notably, in 2023, the WGA experienced a strike lasting 148 days, marking the second-longest strike in the union’s history.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-03-01/wga-cancels-los-angeles-awards-show-amid-labor-strike

Satellite images provide view inside Iran at war

Commercial satellite images are providing a unique look at the extent of damage being done to Iran’s military facilities across the country.

The U.S. and Israeli military campaign opened with a daytime attack that struck Iranian leadership in central Tehran. Smoke was still visible rising from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound following the attack that killed the supreme leader. Israel and the U.S. have since struck multiple targets across Iran.

Reports on social media indicate that numerous military bases and compounds have been attacked throughout the country. In response, Iran has launched attacks across the Middle East. U.S. forces have also targeted Iran’s navy.

In a post on his social media platform, President Trump said he had been briefed that U.S. forces had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels. While U.S. Central Command did not immediately confirm that number, it did confirm striking an Iranian warship in port. Numerous satellite images show burning vessels at the Konarak naval base in southern Iran.

Additionally, images reveal damage to a nearby airbase where hardened hangars were struck by precision munitions, as well as extensive damage at a drone base in the same area.

Iran has launched numerous drones and missiles toward Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. While many drones have been intercepted, videos on social media show that some have evaded air defenses and caused damage in nearby Gulf countries. Notably, debris from an Iranian drone damaged Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab, according to a statement from Dubai’s government.

Iran’s most powerful weapons are its long-range missiles. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have hidden these missiles deep inside mountain tunnels. Images taken Sunday in the mountains of northern Iran indicate that some of these tunnels were hit in a wave of strikes.

Satellite images also showed mourners gathering in Tehran’s Enghelab Square on Sunday.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told NPR that Iran will continue to fight “foreign aggression, foreign domination.” A White House official informed NPR that President Trump plans to speak with Iran’s interim leadership “eventually,” but for now, U.S. operations in the region continue “unabated.”
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/01/nx-s1-5731528/satellite-images-iran-war-us-strikes-israel

Trump says U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s leader and attacks will continue “as long as necessary”

President Trump recently posted on Truth Social, announcing that Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead.

In the same statement, he emphasized that military strikes will continue in Iran for “as long as necessary.”

This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Further updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-says-us-israel-strikes-killed-iran-leader-strikes-will-continue-as-long-as-necessary/

Khamenei’s killing brings celebration to Iran’s streets

For over 45 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been a brutal theocracy, ruled by an ayatollah who swept aside the freedoms that existed in Iran before the revolution.

This regime has also posed a significant threat to regional peace, maintaining the largest stockpile of missiles in the Middle East.

On Saturday, celebrations erupted in the streets following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Elizabeth Palmer reports on the unfolding events and their implications.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/khameneis-killing-brings-celebration-irans-streets/

Inside the mission to get this amputee turtle back to the San Gabriel River

Porkchop appeared eager to go home. Under a blazing sun, the green sea turtle thwapped the surface of the San Gabriel River with her sole front flipper as aquarium staffers gripped her shell. They let go and all 85 pounds of her instantly disappeared into the murky water—the same place she was rescued a year ago, with a mostly dead flipper and a hook lodged in her mouth.

“I hope she gets to go far away or live a turtle life with no further involvement with human beings,” said Dr. Lance Adams, director of veterinary services for the Aquarium of the Pacific. The aquarium treated her injuries, including amputating the necrotic flipper, before releasing her into the wild on Friday morning.

Formally known as CM2502, Porkchop got her nickname when she chowed down shortly after losing her front right flipper, which was severely constricted by fishing line. She’s the latest patient to graduate from the Long Beach aquarium, which has rehabilitated sea turtles for more than 25 years. But until recently, all the work was done behind the scenes.

Last month, the aquarium opened a new turtle rehabilitation facility that includes a roughly 4,000-gallon, public-facing pool. There, aquarium visitors can see sick or injured turtles swim, be fed, or receive medical treatment, depending on when they stop by. Porkchop earned her 15 minutes of reptilian fame by becoming the first turtle to swim in the tank.

Many Angelenos don’t know Eastern Pacific green sea turtles are swimming in their proverbial backyard—but they are, and they’re thriving. It’s estimated that 100 of the hulking-yet-graceful animals live in the lower stretch of the San Gabriel River, where salt and freshwater commingle.

Turtles swim into the mouth of the river in the Long Beach–Seal Beach area when the water is cold and then just hang out and eat algae. (The turtles nest and mate on the sandy beaches of Central Mexico.) Though they are considered threatened, their numbers are on the rise.

Getting entangled in fishing gear and debris—as Porkchop was—is among the top reasons turtles land in the aquarium’s care.

“The biggest issue is that we have to figure out how to stop letting so much garbage back here,” said Jeffrey Flocken, president and chief executive of the aquarium. He stood on the concrete channel encasing the San Gabriel River shortly before donning waders to help send Porkchop off.

The river winds through a region with 10 million people who might not know they’re dumping trash into turtle habitat—or at least don’t know the impact.

Another turtle the aquarium is treating was found bound to a shopping cart and stroller by fishing line. In fact, as with Porkchop, it was wound tightly around her front right flipper. In some places, it had cut to the bone.

Adams said they’re trying to do reconstructive surgery on the nerve-damaged flipper to make it as functional as possible.

“It’s like rowing a boat,” Adams said. “Some paddle is better than no paddle.”

After Porkchop swam off, several aquarium staffers gathered trash from the river, including roughly 20 golf balls, a Volkswagen car emblem, a cut-up credit card, a teal plastic line, and a bottle cap. It overflowed from a white plastic bucket.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-02-27/sea-turtle-returns-to-san-gabriel-river-aquarium-of-the-pacific-porkchop

Renee Good’s family recounts shock after fatal ICE shooting, calls for change

Renee Good’s parents and brothers recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Matt Gutman. This marked their first on-camera discussion since the tragic death of the 37-year-old.

Renee was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and her family is now opening up about the devastating loss. In the heartfelt interview, they share their thoughts and emotions surrounding the incident.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/renee-goods-family-recounts-shock-after-fatal-ice-shooting-calls-for-change/

Chicagoans pay respects to Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services begin

Chicago Mourns the Late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. with Cross-Country Memorial Services

A line of mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay final respects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. as cross-country memorial services began in the city the late civil rights leader called home. The protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate will lie in repose for two days at the headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition before events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born.

Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building. Flowers lined the sidewalks where people waiting to enter watched a large screen playing video excerpts of Jackson’s notable speeches. Some raised their fists in solidarity.

Inside, Jackson’s children, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the Rev. Al Sharpton were among those who stood by the open casket to shake hands and hug those coming to view the body of Jackson, dressed in a suit and blue shirt with a tie.

“The challenge for us is that we’ve got to make sure that all he lived for was not in vain,” Sharpton told reporters. “Dr. King’s dream and Jesse Jackson’s mission now falls on our shoulders. We’ve got to stand up and keep it going.”

Jackson died last week at age 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder that affected his mobility and ability to speak in his later years. Remembrances have already poured in from around the globe, and several U.S. states, including Minnesota, Iowa, and North Carolina, are flying flags at half-staff in his honor.

But perhaps nowhere has his death been felt as strongly as in the nation’s third-largest city, where Jackson lived for decades and raised his six children, including a son who is a congressman.

Bouquets have been left outside the family’s Tudor-style home on the city’s South Side for days. Public schools have offered condolences, and city trains have used digital screens to display Jackson’s portrait and his well-known mantra, “I am Somebody!”

His causes, both in the United States and abroad, were countless: advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues including voting rights, job opportunities, education, and health care. He scored diplomatic victories with world leaders, and through his Rainbow PUSH Coalition, he channeled cries for Black pride and self-determination into corporate boardrooms, pressuring executives to make America a more open and equitable society.

“We honor him, and his hard-earned legacy as a freedom fighter, philosopher, and faithful shepherd of his family and community here in Chicago,” the mayor said in a statement.

Next week, Jackson will lie in honor at the South Carolina Statehouse, followed by public services. According to Rainbow PUSH’s agenda, Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to deliver remarks; however, the governor’s office said Thursday that his participation wasn’t yet confirmed. Jackson spent his childhood and started his activism in South Carolina.

Details on services in Washington have not yet been made public. However, he will not lie in honor at the United States Capitol rotunda after a request for the commemoration was denied by House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office.

The two weeks of events will wrap up next week with a large celebration of life gathering at a Chicago megachurch and, finally, homegoing services at the headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Family members said the services will be open to all.

“Our family is overwhelmed and overjoyed by the amazing amount of support being offered by common, ordinary people who our father’s life has come into contact with,” his eldest son, Jesse Jackson Jr., said before the services began. “This is a unique opportunity to lay down some of the political rhetoric and to lay down some of the division that deeply divides our country and to reflect upon a man who brought people together.”

The services included prayers from some of the city’s most well-known religious leaders, including Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich. Mourners of all ages—from toddlers in strollers to elderly people in wheelchairs—came to pay respects. Video clips of his appearances at news conferences, on the campaign trail, and even on “Sesame Street” also played inside the auditorium.

Claudette Redic, a retiree who lives in Chicago, said her family has respected Jackson—from backing his presidential ambitions to her son receiving a scholarship from a program Jackson championed.

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/g-s1-111741/chicago-jesse-jackson-memorial-services

About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired, sources say

The FBI fired more employees on Thursday linked to investigations into President Donald Trump, following the termination of at least 10 agents on Wednesday, multiple sources confirmed. Overall, it is estimated that about a dozen employees were dismissed over the two-day period.

The firings began after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged that former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records as part of Smith’s ongoing investigation into Donald Trump, according to multiple sources. The affected personnel—including agents, analysts, and support staff—mostly worked on Smith’s probe into President Trump’s retention of classified documents.

Patel claimed that Smith had overstepped his authority by obtaining his phone records, as well as phone records for Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, while both were private citizens. In a statement to Reuters on Wednesday, Patel said the FBI had secretly subpoenaed his phone records “using flimsy pretexts and burying the entire process in prohibited case files designed to evade all oversight.” He did not elaborate on what those “flimsy pretexts” entailed.

The phone records at the center of this controversy are known as toll records. These include details such as originating and recipient phone numbers, call dates and times, and call durations, but do not contain the content of the conversations. It is customary for law enforcement agencies to obtain such records through a grand jury subpoena during criminal investigations, as they help reconstruct timelines, establish connections, and verify information.

During the Biden administration, after the National Archives had unsuccessfully sought the return of sensitive White House documents from Mr. Trump, the Justice Department seized White House files from Mar-a-Lago in August 2022. Some of these documents were labeled “Top Secret.” Mr. Trump has maintained that the documents were in his lawful possession and publicly claimed that he declassified some of the material during the closing days of his presidency.

Kash Patel, who served in the first Trump administration, was designated by Mr. Trump to be a representative to the National Archives and Records Administration. Patel also testified before a grand jury in the documents case in November 2022. In an interview with Breitbart News, he claimed to have been present when Mr. Trump declassified the material.

The FBI press office did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the recent firings. However, the FBI Agents Association condemned the terminations, stating that the employees were dismissed without any due process.

Jack Smith’s investigations into Mr. Trump marked the first federal criminal indictments against a former U.S. president in history. Notably, the classified document charges were dismissed by a federal judge in Florida in mid-2024 on grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed. Additionally, Smith dropped the 2020 election charges after Mr. Trump won the 2024 presidential race.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/about-a-dozen-fbi-staff-who-worked-on-trump-documents-case-fired-over-two-days-sources-say/