The US Department of Defense has issued a warning to military personnel to avoid consuming poppy seeds due to the potential for contamination with morphine and codeine, which could lead to a positive drug test result. The memo states that service members should be aware of the potential consequences of consuming poppy seeds, and that the Department is committed to protecting service members and the integrity of the drug testing program.
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President Joe Biden has strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to suspend his country's involvement in the last remaining arms control treaty with the U.S. Biden expressed his concern about the potential for Iran to be preparing to develop nuclear weapons and urged all countries to adhere to the New START treaty. In response to the threat to civilians, he directed the Pentagon to find a way to get Ukraine America's most advanced missile defense system, the Patriot.
20 Democratic governors have joined forces to form the Reproductive Freedom Alliance in response to the Supreme Court's June ruling which overturned the right to abortion and gave states broad regulatory authority. 44 states have placed some restrictions on or outright banned abortion, making it more difficult for women to access services. The alliance is a step towards protecting and expanding access to abortion services, sending a clear message that the governors are committed to protecting the right to choose.
Eric R. Holder, Jr. was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle in March 2019. The judge took into consideration two bystanders who were wounded in the shooting, as well as a letter from Holder's father, before deciding on the maximum sentence. Holder did not react when the sentence was read and had previously pushed for a reduced conviction.
This article discusses the Supreme Court's ruling that John Montenegro Cruz, an Arizona death row inmate, should be resentenced due to jurors in his case being wrongly told that the only way to ensure he would never walk free was to sentence him to death. The ruling is important not only for Cruz, but also for other Arizona death row inmates whose juries received similar misinformation. The ruling sets a precedent for other cases in which jurors were given incorrect information and serves as a reminder that the Supreme Court is willing to review cases in which defendants were not given a fair trial.
Russia attempted to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile, the SARMAT missile, nicknamed the Satan II, on February 18th. The US was notified of the test in advance and did not view it as an anomaly or a threat. The failed launch is believed to be part of Russia's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal, and the US has expressed its commitment to extending the New START treaty with Russia.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday to discuss the recent train derailment and the EPA's legally binding order to Norfolk Southern, the company responsible for the incident. The order requires the company to clean up the mess and pay for the fallout, and Buttigieg has called on rail companies to prioritize safety and worker care.
Key takeaways: The Republican Study Committee has endorsed a proposed budget for this fiscal year that includes Social Security privatization, benefit cuts, and raising the…