An 8-year-old migrant girl, Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, died in Border Patrol custody in Texas on May 17th, sparking outrage among human rights activists. The CBP's internal investigation revealed that a nurse practitioner had denied requests to take the girl to the hospital despite her suffering from a chronic heart condition and a rare blood disorder. The CBP has committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all those in its custody and is conducting a full review of the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Kendrid Hamlin has pleaded guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in an elevator, as well as two counts of assault on law enforcement officers. He could face up to 11 years in prison, and a sentencing hearing is scheduled for October. Craig has spoken out about her experience and expressed gratitude for the guilty plea, hoping it will bring closure to the difficult chapter.
Dev Shah, a fourteen-year-old from Largo, Florida, has won the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word "psammophile." After his spelling career was interrupted by the pandemic, Shah made it through his highly competitive regional for a third and final try at the national title, and he ended up holding the trophy over his head as confetti fell. His victory is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and he expressed his gratitude for everyone who has supported him throughout his journey.
President Joe Biden took a tumble at the U.S. Air Force Academy's commencement ceremony in Colorado on Thursday, but was helped to his feet by two Secret Service agents and an Air Force official. The incident was met with cheers from the crowd, and Biden is expected to make a full recovery with no further comment from the White House.
The Senate has passed legislation to block President Biden's student loan relief program, which would cancel either $10,000 or $20,000 in debt for tens of millions of borrowers. The vote was 52-46, with a few moderate senators voting with Republicans. The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, where he is expected to veto it.
GOP Rep. James Comer and Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Chuck Grassley have confirmed the existence of an unclassified record containing reports of an alleged bribery scheme related to then-Vice President Joe Biden. The two lawmakers have spoken to FBI Director Christopher Wray and are demanding the FBI provide them with the June 2020 form that memorializes the tip. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is currently investigating the matter.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed his disappointment in the refusal of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu to meet with him. Austin had requested a meeting with Li during an upcoming defense summit in Singapore, but the request was declined. The U.S. is pushing China to talk, urging Beijing to open communication channels to avoid any dangerous incidents. The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue is set to start on Friday, and it is expected that the U.S. and China will continue to discuss the importance of open communication.
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) recently disabled its AI-powered chatbot, Tessa, after two users reported the program gave them dieting advice that promoted disordered eating behaviors. Sharon Maxwell and Alexis Conason shared their experiences with the chatbot on Instagram, and NEDA has since apologized and is looking into the issue. NEDA is committed to providing the best possible care to its users and is currently looking into ways to improve their services.