This article discusses the Biden administration's new policy that would limit migrants' eligibility to claim asylum when crossing into the U.S. from Mexico. The proposed rule would presume asylum ineligibility and encourage migrants to use other pathways into the U.S. or seek asylum in other countries. The rule is intended to reduce the burden on the US-Mexico border and discourage reliance on human smugglers. It will take effect when Covid measures at the border expire and will be open for public comment for 60 days before it is finalized.
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson has been granted access to 44,000 hours of security camera footage taken during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Carlson plans to bring viewers what he finds next week, and that excerpts of the footage will air on Fox News in the coming weeks. The footage is expected to provide further insight into the events of Jan. 6 and the involvement of members of Congress in the insurrection.
The Ohio Department of Health and the Columbiana County Health Department have opened a special clinic in East Palestine, Ohio, in response to the Feb. 3 train derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals. The EPA has also announced an enforcement action against Norfolk Southern, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has stated that the company will be held accountable for any health issues that arise. The clinic will remain open until the EPA has completed its cleanup and the area is deemed safe.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case that could have major implications for the way websites rank content. The case involves a lawsuit brought by the family of Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed in a 2015 ISIS attack, against Google for its automatic recommendations of user content. During the hearing, justices questioned how to protect websites from liability for content they do not create or control, while still exposing harmful content to liability. The court's decision could have a major impact on the way websites rank content.
Key takeaways: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to pay a $5 million fine to settle charges with the Securities and…
Ariana DeBose, an Oscar-winning actor and Broadway star, deactivated her Twitter account after her performance at the 76th annual BAFTAs went viral for the wrong reasons. The performance, which celebrated the nominees in the best lead and supporting actress categories, was deemed cringey by some viewers. DeBose's decision to deactivate her Twitter account came shortly after the performance, and it is unclear if she will reactivate it in the future.
In his annual state of the nation address, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of starting the war in Ukraine and announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty. The US has condemned Putin's speech and is urging Russia to return to the negotiating table and extend the treaty, which is a "cornerstone of strategic stability" between the two nuclear superpowers.
Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has publicly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her suggestion to divide the United States into red and blue states and to “shrink the federal government.” Cheney responded to Greene’s tweet by saying that such a suggestion was unconstitutional and reminded her that the United States is governed by the Constitution. Greene has previously been accused of calling for civil war and has been a vocal supporter of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.