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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said a grand jury has reindicted former FirstEnergy CEO Charles “Chuck” Jones and ex-lobbyist Michael Dowling in the state’s $60 million bribery case after an earlier mistrial. The new indictment adds 22 criminal counts, including bribery, conspiracy, evidence tampering and telecommunications fraud. The case centers on a $4.3 million payment to Sam Randazzo before his 2019 PUCO appointment and alleged role in advancing House Bill 6.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said a grand jury reindicted former FirstEnergy CEO Charles “Chuck” Jones and former top lobbyist Michael Dowling in the state’s $60 million bribery case after a mistrial earlier this year. The new indictment adds 22 criminal counts, including bribery, conspiracy, evidence tampering and telecommunications fraud. Prosecutors cite a $4.3 million payment to regulator Sam Randazzo tied to House Bill 6.

The SEC has eliminated the 25-year-old “pattern day trader” (PDT) designation and updated margin guidance, according to the article. FINRA’s prior $25,000 account-size and four-in-five-days PDT tracking requirements are removed; brokers must instead apply existing margin rules with a $2,000 minimum equity balance. The change could increase day-trading activity and benefit discount brokers such as Robinhood, Schwab, E*TRADE, and Interactive Brokers.

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said she was “not really keen” on a blanket under-16 social media ban, calling it a “blunt-force approach.” The Dec. 2025 ban blocks access to over 5 million minor accounts and requires platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google, Kick, Snapchat) to withhold access. eSafety data says ~70% of under-16s still access platforms. She is investigating suspected noncompliance; fines can reach A$50m. The Albanese government expanded the rules in March and plans a H

Meta’s Facebook privacy settlement will send cheques to eligible class members, according to The Hill. Payouts began Sept. 3, 2025 and were expected to run to Nov. 12, with Angeion reporting 28 million claims received and 19 million validated. A second distribution approved May 6, 2026 starts June 9, 2026, funded by $100 million from uncashed/expired payments; first cheques averaged $29.43 and second payments may range $4.67–$7.32.

President Donald Trump said his team is “looking into” a proposal for AI companies to give the American public a stake, and he plans to meet AI executives next week, according to his remarks on Air Force One. NOTUS reported U.S. officials held preliminary discussions with AI firms about possible government share purchases. The White House and major AI companies did not comment.