Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have christened their daughter Princess Lilibet Diana in California, with the Archbishop of Los Angeles officiating. The title of princess was granted to Lilibet under the 1917 rules set out by King George V, and her parents invited the British royals to the event, though they did not attend. The christening marks a significant milestone for the Sussexes, as they continue to raise their daughter in the US.
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Tucker Carlson used security footage from the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol to blur the truth of the day, despite the footage already being turned over to defense attorneys for the rioters. This is part of a larger effort by the Trump industrial complex of politicians and conservative media stars to create an alternative reality that puts truth and democracy at risk. It is important to be aware of the misinformation being spread and to take steps to ensure that truth and democracy are protected.
Four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico last Friday and taken to multiple locations in an attempt to avoid rescue efforts. Two of the travelers were killed, and the two survivors are being treated at a hospital. Former FBI special agent Peter Yachmetz warned travelers to avoid crossing the southern border, as drug cartels are operating and controlling the area.
The US is planning to relax Covid-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China on Friday, following a surge in cases and lack of transparency from Chinese officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had previously announced a requirement for travelers to prove they had tested negative for the virus before flying to the US from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. This decision is part of an effort to protect US citizens from the spread of the virus, though it is unclear if the US will continue to require negative tests in the future.
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would give the executive branch new powers to take action against tech companies with ties to foreign adversaries. This comes in response to concerns about the data collection and algorithm control of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. If passed, the bill would be the first major piece of legislation to address the security risks posed by foreign-owned tech companies.
Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, warning that the process of getting inflation back down to the central bank's target of 2% could be bumpy. He noted that the Federal Reserve may have to speed up their interest rate hikes to tame high inflation and that it may take time for Americans to see further relief. Investors are waiting to see how the Fed will respond to the current economic climate and are hoping for more clarity on the matter.
US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has criticized Fox News host Tucker Carlson for his commentary about the January 6th insurrection, noting that it was misleading and offensive. The family of Officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the attack, also rebuked Fox News and Carlson, accusing them of cherry-picking footage to support their views. Manger concluded his memo by affirming the Capitol Police Department's commitment to protecting the Capitol and its occupants.
The US Justice Department has announced it will be filing a lawsuit to block JetBlue Airways' proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, citing concerns that it would reduce competition and lead to higher prices for consumers. The Biden administration has been vocal in its stance that there needs to be greater competition between businesses, especially in the airline industry, to lower costs for consumers. The lawsuit is the first time in more than 20 years that the government has sought to block a US airline merger.