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Government and legal disputes span security vetting, immigration, and energy fears
Artemis II Crew Discusses Landmark Moon Mission at Johnson Space Center
The Artemis II crew met at Houston’s Johnson Space Center to discuss their recent trip around the moon and answer questions about the mission.
Minnesota Seeks Arrest of ICE Officer Accused of Pointing Gun at Two People on Highway
Minnesota prosecutors say an arrest warrant has been issued for ICE officer Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., who is charged with two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly brandishing a gun at two people on a highway during Operation Metro Surge on Feb. 5 in the Twin Cities area.
Family sues Lyft after driver is lured and killed by rider using fake identity
The family of Lyft driver Philip Kim has filed a lawsuit alleging the company knew drivers were being targeted in the area but still dispatched him there without warning. The complaint says Kim was lured by a rider using a fake identity, shot, left on the side of the road, and had his car stolen. Prosecutors have charged 18-year-old Anthony Perkins in Kim’s killing and in earlier armed robbery allegations involving a rideshare driver.
Government Says Starmer Did Not Know Mandelson Failed Security Vetting
The government says Keir Starmer was not aware that Mandelson had failed security vetting. The question now is who knew what, and when — a useful little reminder that in politics, information tends to travel at the speed of embarrassment.
California Attorney General Says Newly Unsealed Records Show Amazon Used Price-Fixing Tactics
California authorities say newly unsealed records in the state’s antitrust case show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites like Walmart and Target so Amazon could look cheaper. The documents, previously redacted and now filed in the case, are being used to support the state’s claims. Amazon denies it engages in price-fixing.
In Iran, destruction shows the heavy civilian cost of the war
Military targets in Iran have been hit, but civilian areas have also been struck. The damage underscores the war’s stark toll on ordinary people.
Fine Arts Commission Approves Trump’s Planned Victory Arch for the National Mall
The Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve President Donald Trump’s plan for a 250-foot victory arch on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
House Passes Bill to Protect 350,000 Haitians from Deportation for Three Years
The House approved legislation Thursday to extend temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians for three years, blocking deportations while they can remain and work in the United States. The 224-204 vote passed with 11 Republicans joining all Democrats, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
DOJ Investigates Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Department of Justice is investigating former Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations, according to a source familiar with the matter. Five women have so far come forward with claims of sexual assault or misconduct said to have occurred over the past several years.
IEA warns Europe could run out of jet fuel in about six weeks if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The International Energy Agency’s executive director, Fatih Birol, warned that Europe could run out of jet fuel in about six weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He said the shutdown has triggered what he called the largest energy crisis the world has ever faced.
RFK Jr. and HHS podcast guest say Americans can eat more cheaply by shopping differently
The first episode of the new HHS podcast, hosted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., features chef Robert Irvine arguing that food only seems expensive if people buy the wrong things. The 45-minute episode, titled "Fixing America’s Food System – Robert Irvine," discusses healthier eating and Irvine’s work on military meal plans, including the Victory Fresh grab-and-go program on bases. The show does not mention that the program began during the Biden administration.
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