Five people were killed in a shooting at a home in southeast Texas late Friday night, with four pronounced dead at the scene and an 8-year-old pronounced dead at the hospital. The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them. Residents of Cleveland, Texas, where the shooting occurred, are mourning the loss of the five victims and hoping for answers.
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The U.S. intelligence community has seen a significant drop in the number of searches for Americans’ information collected under a warrantless surveillance program, according to a government report released Friday. The report found that the number of searches dropped from more than 3.4 million in 2021 to just over 204,000 in 2022, following changes adopted by the FBI in the summer of 2021. The ODNI report is the latest in a series of steps taken by the U.S. intelligence community to increase transparency and oversight of its surveillance activities.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that bans or restricts gender-affirming medical care for transgender kids, despite protests from the families of transgender youth. This has sparked debate and criticism from advocates of transgender rights, who argue that it will have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of transgender youth. Exiled transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr has spoken out against the bill, drawing national attention.
The U.S. Army has announced a suspension of non-critical aviation flight units for training following two fatal helicopter crashes in the past month. Lt. Col. Terence Kelley, an Army spokesperson, said the suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete the training. The Army said in a news release that the safety of their aviators is their top priority, and the stand down is an important step to make certain they are doing everything possible to prevent further accidents. It is unclear when the stand down will be lifted.
Former President Donald Trump embraced Micki Larson-Olson, a QAnon supporter who served a prison sentence for her involvement in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Thursday. The embrace has been met with criticism from some who believe it sends a message of support for the insurrection, while Trump's supporters argue that he was merely showing his appreciation for a supporter. The appearance came the same day former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Montana is currently debating three bills concerning transgender and LGBTQ rights, which have been met with criticism from the Governor's son, David Gianforte, who identifies as nonbinary. The bills would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, drag performances in public places, and allow businesses to refuse services to LGBTQ individuals. Governor Gianforte has yet to make a decision on whether or not to veto the bills, but his son is making a strong case for the LGBTQ community.
North Carolina Supreme Court has reversed two decisions on voting rights, allowing the GOP-controlled legislature to rework the state's congressional map for the upcoming election. This move has been met with criticism from voting rights advocates, and the court's decision to revisit the cases has been called into question. The rulings are likely to have a significant impact on the upcoming election cycle in North Carolina.
James Corden aired his final episode of The Late Late Show on Thursday night, reflecting on the tumultuous times during his eight-year run and discussing iconic sketches such as "Carpool Karaoke". In his farewell speech, he implored his audience to remember the optimism that America has always stood for and to remember that we are all in this together. His final episode was a fitting tribute to the show and to the host himself.