In Los Angeles, a three-day trial opens. The case asks if Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act by sending federal troops to protests. Justice Breyer will decide if there was direct, active military enforcement. Trump says the troops protected people, not laws. A ruling is expected.

Caroline Hill breaks silence about competing with Sadie Schreiner after joining Riley Gaines’ 2023 NCAA suit. Hill says Schreiner stayed beyond policy; coaches didn’t brief the team; Hill felt uncomfortable in the locker room.

Police say Brady Kiser was distracted by a $25 bet on Jayson Tatum when 3-year-old Trigg fell into an unsecured pool and drowned; he was unsupervised for a few minutes. Prosecutors declined to charge despite a police recommendation; Emilie Kiser filed suit to block release of investigative records.

Western Journal says woke liberals are outraged by American Eagle’s great jeans ad with Sydney Sweeney. It cites Gracie Hunt’s jeans post and Heather Yako’s jeans & genes remark, framing the moment as a culture-war win for decency.

Wayfair’s 72-Hour Clearout ends today with deals on mattresses, bedroom sets, seating, dining and outdoor gear. Big discounts on platform beds, plush chairs, six-piece dining sets, gazebos and more.

The Digest, 8/11/2025 @1130AM, CDT

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