First comes the Wisconsin case. An elementary teacher sits in jail for not reporting abuse and is charged with third-degree criminal conduct with a 15-year-old boy while nannying. The Hudson Rivercrest link ties to a fellow teacher; Faust allegedly sent provocative photos and kept contact, and remains jailed on a $200,000 bond.

Trump signs an executive order, renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War. The change won’t be official without Congress; Trump says it signals victory and strength, blaming political correctness for past defeats.

Cruz, Musk and Bukele blasted outlets for not covering the Charlotte stabbing that killed Iryna Zarutska. Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, stabbed her. Video shows the events; Brown has prior arrests. Mayor Lyles thanked outlets for not reposting the footage out of respect.

Moore says on Meet the Press he is not running for president in 2028; he will serve a full term and seek reelection in 2026. Democrats eye 2028 hopefuls (Newsom, Buttigieg, Harris, AOC); Emerson poll has Newsom ahead; Moore not listed.

Scottish drivers sue a major fuel retailer after tainted premium diesel at a Kirkcaldy station caused engine damage and total losses. Contamination began Dec 2024 and resurfaced Aug 2025; victims report milky fuel with metal particles and oily residue, alleging negligence as the pump stays offline.

Quebec plans a fall law to ban prayer in public spaces, arguing street prayers have become political theater tied to Islamist displays and threaten public order. Critics say it infringes religious freedom; supporters call it defense of laïcité and the public square, possibly via the notwithstanding clause.

An Utah couple left Burning Man as new parents after Kayla Thompson gave birth in the couple's RV to daughter Aurora, in a cryptic-pregnancy case. On the final night, a man was struck by a Tesla Cybertruck and airlifted; another may have been electrocuted in water; Vadim Kruglov, a Russian national, was found dead. No suspect named.

The talk splits. The "far right" applauds; the "progressive" cries foul.

The Digest, 9/7/2025 @730PM, CDT

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