Judo star announces run for president of France
A roundup led by Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner's announcement that he is running for president of France amid cost-of-living protests six months before the vote to succeed Emmanuel Macron, with polls showing Marine Le Pen leading. Also: Scott Colom criticizes the Cook Political Report's 'Likely R' rating of his Mississippi Senate race while claiming a lead; Vanderbilt investigates a ransomware incident; Cranbury Township, N.J. says thieves took about $26 million; the Postal Service plans 2027 stamps honoring Pat Summitt and Willie Mays; Dan Patrick urges Texas Republicans to strip Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin of power; and Justice Department officials resign as Trump considers T. Elliot Gaiser for a judgeship.
