Key takeaways: Former Vice President Mike Pence has stated that he will “tell the truth” and “obey the law” when he testifies in the investigation…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will meet with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a trade mission, as DeSantis considers a presidential bid. Netanyahu has also addressed the backlash sparked by his government's controversial judicial reforms, saying that the criticism is an "internal matter" and that there is a "broad consensus" that corrections need to be made. The reforms include an "override clause" which has been criticized as undemocratic, and Netanyahu has said he will meet with both Republican and Democratic governors to maintain bipartisan support.
On Sunday, a Florida boat captain was killed and a passenger injured when their vessel was struck by lightning on the Indian River. First responders attempted life-saving measures on the captain, but were unsuccessful. The passenger was transported to a hospital with minor injuries and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is currently investigating the incident.
Christine Lagarde expressed her “huge confidence” that the US will not default on its debt during an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday. She noted that if a debt default did occur, it would have a “very, very negative impact” both in the US and around the world. Lagarde discussed the global recovery and said that the US is a major leader in economic growth around the world and that it is important for the US to address the debt crisis in order to ensure a successful recovery.
Nine media organizations, including CNN, have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the FBI and US Attorney's Offices at the Justice Department for access to surveillance tapes of the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021. The tapes, which have been provided exclusively to Fox News, contain 44,000 hours of footage and the plaintiffs argue that they should be made available to all media outlets. The lawsuit argues that the tapes are of public interest and the media outlets have diligently sought access to them for the past two years.
Bob Lee, a tech executive and founder of Cash App and former chief technology officer of Square, was fatally stabbed in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood on Tuesday morning. MobileCoin, the cryptocurrency startup he was currently serving as chief product officer for, issued a statement confirming his death. The San Francisco Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and the tech community has expressed shock and sadness at the loss of a well-respected figure.
Key takeaways: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is responsible for insuring deposits up to $250,000. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the federal government would…
Colin Kaepernick appeared on CBS' "CBS Mornings" to promote his graphic novel memoir "Change the Game". During the interview, he revealed that his white adoptive parents perpetuated racism in their household. Kaepernick's memoir is meant to inspire readers to take action and create change, and he has used his platform to bring attention to issues of police brutality and systemic racism.