Last 3 men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan governor found not guilty

Eric Molitor and brothers William Null and Michael Null were among 14 men charged over the alleged plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. ABC News: Top Stories

Lowell Weicker, Maverick Connecticut Senator and Governor, Dies at 92

A liberal Republican, he became known for his fierce criticism of Nixon during Watergate. Decades later, he termed Donald Trump “a total con artist.” NYT > Obituaries

Fed Governor Philip Jefferson named as new vice chair to succeed Lael Brainard

Federal Reserve Governor Philip Jefferson will be nominated by President Joe Biden to be vice chairman of the central bank’s board U.S. News

Disney expands lawsuit against DeSantis after governor signs bill to void land deals

The Disney-DeSantis feud began after Disney publicly criticized the controversial classroom bill dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by critics. U.S. News

John Y. Brown Jr., KFC Mogul and Kentucky Governor, Dies at 88

Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions by buying the fried chicken chain. NYT > Obituaries

Governor of Idaho, home to one of U.S.’ lowest vaccination rates, urges residents to get Covid shot

Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little is urging state residents to get vaccinated against Covid to fuel the state’s economy and keep schools open this fall. U.S. News

‘No rhyme or reason’ why Mississippi governor reversed statewide mask mandate, says Jackson mayor

The mayor of Jackson, Mississippi provides an update on the severity of coronavirus in his community. U.S. News

Bank of England Governor Bailey denies outlook is optimistic, warns that parts of the economy are ‘not viable’

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has denied suggestions that the central bank’s economic outlook is too optimistic in the wake of its latest monetary policy report. International: Top News And Analysis

Andrew Bailey selected to replace Mark Carney as the Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey, the current head of the U.K.’s financial watchdog, has been named as the next governor of the Bank of England. International: Top News And Analysis