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France mourns slain student as US politics spirals—GOP weighs talking filibuster for voter ID, DHS shutdown halts PreCheck/Global Entry, Trump targets Netflix board, Ticketmaster “price cap” circus, nor’easter blizzard warnings, and LA reporter hurt in charger blast
France mourns slain student as politics tries to eat the tragedy
Thousands marched in Lyon and elsewhere to honor 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, who died after brain injuries from an attack by masked assailants following right and left activist clashes near a student event. Demonstrators carried white tulips and demanded justice, Deranque’s parents urged calm, and police reported no major incidents. Several suspects face murder charges, including people reportedly linked to the far-left France Unbowed party, and the case is now ricocheting into a Macron versus Meloni slap fight because of course it is.
Ticketmaster and the “price cap” crusade (starring Ted Nugent, because why not)
Ted Nugent blasted Live Nation/Ticketmaster over claims it is lobbying for a 20% cap on resale prices, a cap critics argue the mega-platform could absorb while smaller competitors get squeezed. The piece also notes ongoing scrutiny from Congress and the FTC, plus accusations Ticketmaster has tolerated or benefited from bot-fueled ticket buying and inflated resale markets. Kid Rock also aired concerns at a congressional hearing, and the article urges lawmakers to skip “price control” theater and actually hold the behemoth accountable.
Nor’easter targets New Jersey and Delaware with blizzard warnings
AccuWeather says a nor’easter is expected to deliver heavy snow and strong winds, prompting blizzard warnings for parts of New Jersey and Delaware.
Senate GOP considers reviving the talking filibuster to push a voter ID bill
Senate Republicans are under pressure from President Trump and conservative allies to bring back a traditional talking filibuster to advance a voter identification bill they consider key to their midterm prospects. Majority Leader John Thune is reportedly reluctant, since it could grind the Senate to a halt for a long time with no guarantee it works.
DHS shutdown triggers temporary suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
The Washington Post reports DHS will temporarily suspend two programs that speed airport screening, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, starting Sunday as the shutdown moves into its second week.
Trump urges Netflix to dump Susan Rice from its board
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump called on Netflix to remove former national security adviser Susan Rice from its board, adding political pressure as Netflix pursues key Warner Bros. entertainment assets.
Portable charger explosion hospitalizes Los Angeles sports reporter
Los Angeles sports reporter Ashley Nevel said she was hospitalized after a portable charger reportedly exploded in her bed around 5 a.m., causing chemical burns and burning a hole in her mattress. She said a fire blanket helped contain it, her phone overheated while plugged in so she could not call 911, and she had to seek help from neighbors. Nevel warned others to be cautious with portable chargers, especially in confined settings.
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