Key Highlights in U.S. News: Journalists, Politics, and Policy Shifts

The summary includes updates such as the family of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice believing he is alive, changes in Hunter Biden's pardon, Trump’s Pentagon nominee amidst controversy, Daniel Penny's trial developments, Trump's forming crypto policy team, and a significant defamation verdict against Alex Jones relating to Sandy Hook.

Journalist Austin Tice's family remains hopeful as new information suggests he is alive; they are pushing for more action from the U.S. government.

The White House discusses Hunter Biden's pardon revision, citing changed circumstances, amid civil rights groups calling for broader clemency.

Developments in Trump's administration include an evolving crypto policy and the potential cancellation of USPS electric vehicle contracts, stirring debate on the U.S.'s direction on technology and transportation policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)