The FBI recently conducted two searches at the University of Delaware in connection with an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The documents in question arrived at the university on June 6, 2012, and the FBI retrieved materials from two university locations on two different days. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what the FBI is looking for or if any documents have been found, or if any legal action will be taken against the president.
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Two people are dead after a Tennessee National Guard helicopter crashed in northern Alabama on Wednesday. The crash occurred off Highway 53 in Madison County, with cell phone video showing a plume of black smoke rising hundreds of feet into the air. The helicopter was on a routine training mission and there were no survivors, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its updated 10-year Budget and Economic Outlook, predicting an unemployment rate of 5.1% this year and high interest rates and inflation. In response, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has made clear that Democrats won't accept cuts to Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income Americans. The report serves as a reminder of the need to protect Medicaid and other safety net programs to ensure an equitable and sustainable economic recovery.
The FAA has issued a "safety call to action" and formed a safety review team in response to a string of concerning airline incidents, including a close-call at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii and another at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The NTSB is investigating the Honolulu incident and the FAA is working to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
The FDA advisory committee has voted unanimously to recommend that a nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, be sold over-the-counter. If approved, the drug would be more widely available and accessible to those who need it, potentially helping to save lives and reduce the number of opioid-related deaths. The FDA is expected to make a decision on the request in the coming weeks.
Mike Pence has announced he will fight a subpoena from the special counsel investigating Donald Trump's actions surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Pence argued the subpoena is unconstitutional and unprecedented, and he is confident the Biden administration will recognize this and respect the principle of separation of powers.
Gwinnett County Police have arrested and fired Miles Bryant, 22, in connection with the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales, who went missing in July. Her last known location was Oak Loch Trace, and her remains were found in a wooded area northeast of Atlanta. Bryant is being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, and the police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and obstruction of justice against Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and has determined not to bring any charges against him. Gaetz has denied all allegations and his attorneys have confirmed the Justice Department's decision. The investigation has now concluded, with no charges brought against Gaetz, bringing an end to months of speculation and uncertainty.