Key takeaways: The detection of three “balloon-shaped flying objects” has caused a diplomatic rift between Japan, China, and the U.S. Japan has asked China to…
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2024, ending her more than 30-year tenure in the Senate. She intends to focus on her 2018 campaign priorities of preventing and combating wildfires, mitigating the effects of record-setting drought, responding to the homelessness crisis, and ensuring all Americans have access to affordable, high-quality health care until 2021. Feinstein is the first woman to serve as a U.S. senator from California and is the longest-serving female senator in American history, and her announcement has already sparked a competitive primary race for her seat in 2024.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and US Ambassador to the United Nations, has announced her candidacy for President in 2024. In a video posted to her social media accounts, she highlighted her record as Governor and her foreign policy credentials, and accused the “socialist left” of “rewriting history.” Haley is the daughter of Indian immigrants and is expected to deliver her in-person announcement speech Wednesday in Charleston, South Carolina.
The United States is facing a tense moment in global geopolitics as it confronts simultaneous diplomatic and national security crises with Russia and China. In response, the White House has defended the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in American airspace, citing the risk they posed to civilian commercial air traffic. The shootdowns come as the war in Ukraine is about to reach its first anniversary and a spy balloon drama has provided a tangible symbol of an emerging challenge from Beijing, leaving the Biden administration with the great burden of navigating the complex geopolitical landscape.
The College Board has announced the introduction of an AP African American Studies course to its curriculum, but has faced criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for what he calls a "watered-down" version of U.S. history. The College Board has responded to the criticism with a letter claiming that the changes to the course were already in the works, raising questions about the organization's commitment to providing an in-depth education on race in U.S. history.
The College Board has released a statement condemning the Florida Department of Education's "slander" of its African American Studies course. They have expressed regret for not immediately denouncing the comments and called for the attacks on Black scholars to stop. Governor DeSantis has said he will “re-evaluate” the state’s relationship with the College Board, but the outcome of this evaluation is unclear.
France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu has denounced the depiction of French soldiers in the Marvel Studios superhero film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", calling it "false and misleading". The minister retweeted a scene from the film which shows a group of soldiers with their hands tied behind their backs, wearing uniforms very similar to those of French troops deployed in Africa. This has sparked a debate on social media, with some users defending the movie and others condemning the minister's reaction.
The College Board has accused the Florida Department of Education of "slander" in response to their critiques of the new AP African American Studies course. The course covers topics like mass incarceration and reparations, and is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of African American history and culture. The College Board has vowed to continue to fight for the course, and to ensure that all students have access to a comprehensive education.