Sean Astin was elected SAG-AFTRA president, the first second-generation head. Michelle Hurd is secretary‑treasurer, succeeding Fran Drescher after four years. Astin cites his mother Patty Duke and vows optimism, progress and advocacy.

Two studies warn HRT hype on social media is an elixir; 53% of claims come from professionals, 77% tied to money. Regulators and platforms must curb misinformation; a JAMA analysis notes posts with financial ties.

On Real Time, Maher says it’s racist for Democrats to tailor crime policy to win Black voters, saying "we think Black voters are the criminals." Labels like "far right" and "progressive" fly in the talk.

Tim Alberta says Democrats fear alienating Black voters and white suburban liberals; Shapiro agrees; Maher backs incarceration but opposes the National Guard.

Surabian alleges a decade‑long, donor‑funded, coordinated campaign to label Republicans as Nazis. He says this rhetoric fed into Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

In a Breitbart interview, Surabian says there’s no unity with Democrats who celebrate evil, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He says unity comes only with those who reject violence and urges Democrats to drop the Nazi label.

Palestinian director Basel Adra says Israeli troops raided his West Bank home, searched his wife’s phone and detained an uncle; he cannot return as soldiers block the village. The IDF says the raid followed stone‑throwing that wounded two Israelis, and settlers attacked the village.

Illinois held candlelight vigils for Charlie Kirk, with memorials at ISU, Hanover Township and Lemont. Tributes followed nationwide and abroad after the Sept. 10 death; flags at half‑staff and a Sept. 21 service in Glendale.

The Digest, 9/13/2025 @730PM, CDT

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