Senate Democrats have called out Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama for defending white nationalism and claiming that militant white people are simply “Americans.” Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said this is “deadly serious stuff” and urged Tuberville to apologize, while Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown said his nomination to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff could be held up in the Senate due to the hold. Schumer said Tuberville’s comments are “deeply and terribly disturbing” and called on Republican colleagues to urge him to apologize.
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Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the United States, has been ordered to pay more than $100 million in penalties and restitution to customers for illegally double-dipping on fees, withholding reward bonuses, and opening accounts without customer consent. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced the penalties on Tuesday, and Bank of America has agreed to the terms.
A rare solar storm is bringing the northern lights to 17 states in the United States, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Maryland. The best time to view the northern lights is at night, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, and away from the lights of a city. Cities such as Helena, Montana; Montpelier, Vermont; Minneapolis and Milwaukee are expected to have “highly active auroral displays” visible overhead.
This week, nearly 100 million people in the United States will be affected by a record-breaking heat wave caused by the return of El Niño. Global average temperatures have set new records or tied existing ones for four days in a row, beginning July 3, indicating that the heat wave is not only affecting the United States, but the entire world. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for those in the affected areas to take precautions to stay safe in the heat.
President Joe Biden has arrived in the United Kingdom for the first stop of his three-nation European tour. During his visit, he will meet with King Charles III and Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the war in Ukraine and the U.S.'s moral obligation to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources to protect itself. Biden will then travel to Geneva, Switzerland to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to make it clear that the U.S. will not stand idly by in the face of Russian aggression.
This Friday, the Biden administration is expected to announce a weapons package for Ukraine, which includes cluster bombs. These bombs, which disperse multiple small bombs over a wide area, have been criticized for their potential to cause civilian casualties, and the UN has called for a ban on their use. The package is intended to bolster Ukraine's military in its fight against Russian forces.
Patrick Crusius, the perpetrator of the El Paso Walmart shooting which left 23 people dead and more than two dozen injured, was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences on Friday. The plea agreement took the death penalty off the table, although he could still face it in a separate case. The attack was a stark reminder of the devastating impact of hate crimes and gun violence, and the need for greater efforts to prevent them.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the United States' actions to protect its national security in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, citing the U.S.'s October announcement of sweeping export controls and China's recent measures to restrict the export of two metals used in chip manufacturing. Despite some friction, Yellen said the U.S. is committed to working with China to promote a more open, balanced, and mutually beneficial economic relationship.