Jeffries Criticizes Hegseth Over Book Removal

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the removal of nearly 400 books from the U.S. Naval Academy library, claiming the action aimed to 'whitewash history' by omitting works on slavery and the civil rights movement, while inaccurately suggesting the retention of Nazi works. Jeffries' remarks were contested by Hegseth, who accused the Democrats of distorting facts to oppose the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the military. Meanwhile, in sports, Duke commit Cameron Boozer impressed during the Nike Hoops Summit, contributing significantly to Team USA's win over Team World with 24 points and a record 16 rebounds. Boozer, recently named MVP at the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game, is anticipated to excel in NCAA basketball. Additionally, Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons delivered strong performances, including a perfect shooting game with 18 points and 13 rebounds against the New York Knicks, maintaining his impressive form as the season concludes.