Whole Foods has temporarily closed its flagship store in San Francisco due to safety concerns for its employees. The 65,000-square-foot store, which opened in March 2022, was an homage to "classic San Francisco." The company has not shared any additional information on the conditions that led to the closure, but is working with local law enforcement to address the issue and ensure the safety of its employees. Whole Foods is committed to reopening the store as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed an executive order to tighten background checks and called for a "red flag" law to make it easier to remove guns from people who pose a danger. This move comes in the wake of a school shooting and the expulsion of two Black Democratic lawmakers who called for greater firearm restrictions. Gun reformers in the state have welcomed the move, and it is now up to the state legislature to pass the necessary legislation.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a federal lawsuit against Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, accusing him of attempting to intimidate and attack him over his prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Bragg is asking the court to invalidate the subpoenas that Jordan has issued or plans to issue as part of the investigation, including one for former Assistant DA Mark Pomerantz. Bragg has argued that allowing Jordan's demands would cause “imminent irreparable harm” and has asked the court to block the subpoenas and protect the privileged material from being disclosed.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is introducing a resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump's call to "defund" federal law enforcement agencies. The resolution is intended to show support for the agencies that protect the nation and its citizens, and Schumer is urging his colleagues to join him in condemning Trump's call. It will be debated in the Senate next week, with the outcome uncertain.
Donald Trump has attempted to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury investigating the former president’s role in the Jan. 6 riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, Trump's motion was denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Stephen Miller was seen entering the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, and Trump has since filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to contest the court's decision. It is unclear when the court will rule on the appeal.
Five people were killed and eight injured in a shooting at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday. The gunman, 25-year-old James Tutt, had legally purchased the high-powered rifle used in the attack from a local dealership. The tragedy has sparked a renewed debate about gun control in the state, with Governor Andy Beshear calling for stricter gun laws. The victims of the shooting have been identified and their families and friends are in our thoughts.
Elizabeth Holmes, founder and CEO of the disgraced blood-testing company Theranos, has been denied bail while she appeals her fraud conviction, and must report to prison later this month. Judge Edward Davila of the Northern District of California cast doubt on her appeal, noting that the portion of the conviction she is challenging is not likely to be overturned. Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison last November after being exposed as a fraud for promising to revolutionize the blood-testing industry.
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones was reinstated this week after being expelled from the House of Representatives for protesting gun violence in response to a school shooting in Nashville. His reinstatement has garnered national attention, and he has vowed to continue fighting for stricter gun laws. Jones referenced the students who motivated his and fellow Democrats’ call for action on guns when he was expelled, saying “It was students walking out of classes and taking to this Capitol that led us into the well that day, calling for common sense gun laws.”