North Korea attempted to launch a military spy satellite on Tuesday, but it crashed shortly after launch. Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, condemned the international community's reaction to the launch. The failed launch has sparked alarm among North Korea's neighbors and the United Nations Security Council is expected to meet to discuss the matter.
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Tara Reade, a former Senate aide who accused President Joe Biden of sexual assault, has moved to Moscow and is seeking Russian citizenship. Reade said that she felt "heard and respected" in Russia and that she was now asking President Vladimir Putin for citizenship. Her accusations against Biden sparked a national debate about sexual assault and the #MeToo movement, which Biden has denied.
Henry Kissinger is celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, having outlived many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through the Vietnam War. Despite his age, Kissinger remains in good health and is still active in public life, having recently written an article for The Atlantic. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's teams have been negotiating for days in an effort to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling before the June 5 deadline. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the United States has a few more days than expected before it runs out of money. President Biden expressed optimism that a deal could be reached by the end of the night.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the U.S. will run out of money to meet its obligations on June 5, 2023, if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit. The House Freedom Caucus has demanded that Yellen provide documentation and data to back up her announcement. President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers now have more time to reach an agreement on a budget deal that lifts the debt ceiling.
The FBI has released documents detailing a potential threat to Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to the United States, which reveal that an unidentified San Francisco police officer received a tip about the plot to assassinate the Queen. The documents span over 100 pages and outline a serious threat made ahead of the Queen's visit, as well as safety concerns that came up in other visits the Queen made to the U.S. The documents do not reveal any further details about the potential threat, but do show that the FBI was aware of the potential threat and was taking steps to ensure the Queen's safety.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of an Idaho couple in a landmark case that weakens the Clean Water Act. The Sacketts had challenged the EPA's compliance order claiming their land was subject to the law, arguing that their land did not contain wetlands subject to federal oversight. The decision is a major victory for property rights advocates and a setback for environmental groups, and will likely have far-reaching implications for the scope of the law and the ability of the EPA to regulate water pollution.
Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived U.S. president, is in good spirits and spending time with his wife Rosalynn at home three months after entering end-of-life care. The couple is also receiving updates on The Carter Center’s humanitarian work, which they founded after leaving office. Carter is remembered for his commitment to human rights and his efforts to promote peace, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize.