On Saturday night, a shooting at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park, California left ten people dead and ten others injured. The suspect, Huu Can Tran, was found dead Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The attack has left the community in shock and mourning, and authorities are still searching for a motive, looking into the suspect's background including possible mental health issues.
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out against efforts to restrict abortion access on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, invoking fundamental American values such as freedom to make the case for protecting abortion access. She argued that without the ability to make intimate decisions, families cannot be truly free and detailed fights throughout history for certain liberties. In response, the White House took executive action to protect medication abortion, and Harris called abortion a "fundamental, constitutional right." She also spoke about the next steps in fighting for reproductive rights, in a time when many states are passing restrictive abortion laws.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of the potential consequences for everyday Americans if the debt limit is not raised.
Coco Gauff was left in tears after her fourth round defeat to Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday, unable to find answers to Ostapenko’s game. Gauff acknowledged that Ostapenko played better and that there was nothing she could do to stop her. Jessica Pegula progressed to the quarterfinals, while Gauff can take solace in the fact that she has already achieved so much in her young career.
Mike Pence's political operation has welcomed Tim Chapman, a top aide to former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, to join the team. This move was confirmed by two Republican sources and Pence expressed his excitement for the addition. Haley hinted at a potential presidential run in the future, and Chapman's addition to Pence's team is sure to be a great asset in the conservative movement.
Former US Navy SEAL Daniel W. Swift was killed in Ukraine on Wednesday, with the Navy confirming his death but not providing further details. Swift had his Trident pin removed, indicating he no longer met the requirements of being a Navy SEAL, and at least five other Americans are known to have died fighting in Ukraine. Swift is listed as having deserted since March 2019, raising questions about the presence of US citizens in Ukraine and the circumstances of their involvement in the conflict.
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
The US has officially hit its $34.1 trillion debt ceiling and the government has begun "extraordinary measures" to pay bills. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has accepted an invitation from President Biden to discuss a solution, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the US "never has and never will" default on its debt. House Republicans have threatened to hold the Biden administration hostage over the debt limit, and the outcome of negotiations between the White House and House Republicans could have a significant impact on the financial security of American households.
On Friday, a Navy official confirmed to NBC News that former Navy SEAL Daniel W. Swift had been killed in Ukraine. Swift had been in active deserter status since 2019 and had received numerous medals and awards for his service. The Navy is investigating the circumstances surrounding Swift's death, which is a reminder of the risks that service members face while serving their country.