Trump spoke at a White House hearing on religious liberty. The panel, born by executive order in May, hunts for threats to free exercise and the First Amendment.

Israel said twelve strikes hit Hezbollah Radwan sites in Beqaa, five killed and five wounded, targeting camps and weapons stores. Lebanon reported casualties; the IDF says the strike breached ceasefire understandings. Beirut backs disarming Hezbollah; details stay secret.

A Cape Coral burglar was nabbed after a neighbor in Batman pajamas woke and detained the suspect until police arrived. Schimpl stole sunglasses, cash, a wristlet and gift cards. Myvett says Batman is brave, not invincible.

Labour’s Shabana Mahmood hinted visa suspensions for countries that won’t take back migrants after Five Eyes talks in London. With 32,000 asylum seekers in hotels, ministers consider defence sites for temporary housing; the PM wants hotels shut.

Comer says Oversight nears the final stage of the autopen/pardons probe after Axios. The administration had concerns about autopen; Biden says he alone decided clemencies. A memo flagged vetting gaps; Zients and Jean-Pierre are set to testify.

Laura Robson of Sky Sports noted boos for President Trump at the US Open final, breaking USTA guidance. Alcaraz beat Sinner to win, reclaiming No. 1 and a $5 million prize.

The Digest, 9/8/2025 @1030AM, CDT

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