The California DMV has suspended the permits of tech startup Cruise, which allowed them to operate driverless cars in the state, due to "an unreasonable risk to public safety". This suspension is effective immediately and is in response to a series of incidents that have sparked criticism from elected officials and members of the public. The DMV is committed to ensuring the safety of all Californians and will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action as needed.
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Two people have been arrested in connection with a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left one man dead and his wife in critical condition. Danny Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Samantha Scott were arrested separately in Nevada in connection to the slaying of Robert Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of Wendy Wood. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the attack and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that she will not seek election to a full term in the U.S. Senate in 2024, despite being seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. In a statement, Butler said she had “spent the past 16 days pursuing my own clarity” and that “knowing you can win a campaign doesn't always mean you should run a campaign.” This decision opens up the race for the U.S. Senate seat in California, with a number of candidates expected to enter the race in the coming months.
The House of Representatives is voting for the next Speaker after Kevin McCarthy failed to win more than 218 votes on three ballots. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has failed to garner the necessary support to become the next Speaker of the House, losing 20 Republicans on the first ballot and requiring a third ballot if those who voted against him do not change their minds. Jordan has flipped one of his holdouts, but it is unclear if he will be able to win the necessary support to become the next Speaker.
Last week, Kaiser Permanente employees staged a three-day walkout in six states due to a disagreement on staffing levels. After the walkout, the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions threatened another strike, but on Friday morning, they reached a tentative deal with Kaiser Permanente. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su was instrumental in the agreement, which is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
On Thursday night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., announced his withdrawal from the race for the vacant House speaker role. This leaves the Republican party without a clear frontrunner for the role, and they are now tasked with holding another vote in the coming days to select a new speaker. The House remains closed until a new speaker is chosen.
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