Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former public security secretary, was convicted in a US federal court of taking massive bribes to protect drug cartels. He is the highest-ranking current or former Mexican official ever to be tried in the United States, and his conviction marks a major victory for the US Attorney's Office in its fight against drug trafficking and corruption. It also serves as a reminder of the need for strong anti-corruption measures to ensure public officials are held accountable.
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President Joe Biden has returned to Warsaw, Poland to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He warned of hard and bitter days ahead, but pledged that the US and its allies would have Ukraine's back. Biden also declared that democracies of the world will stand guard over freedom, and that Kyiv stands strong against Russian aggression. The US and its allies have been providing support to Ukraine, including military aid, diplomatic support, and economic assistance.
This article discusses the Biden administration's new policy that would limit migrants' eligibility to claim asylum when crossing into the U.S. from Mexico. The proposed rule would presume asylum ineligibility and encourage migrants to use other pathways into the U.S. or seek asylum in other countries. The rule is intended to reduce the burden on the US-Mexico border and discourage reliance on human smugglers. It will take effect when Covid measures at the border expire and will be open for public comment for 60 days before it is finalized.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case that could have major implications for the way websites rank content. The case involves a lawsuit brought by the family of Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed in a 2015 ISIS attack, against Google for its automatic recommendations of user content. During the hearing, justices questioned how to protect websites from liability for content they do not create or control, while still exposing harmful content to liability. The court's decision could have a major impact on the way websites rank content.
In his annual state of the nation address, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of starting the war in Ukraine and announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty. The US has condemned Putin's speech and is urging Russia to return to the negotiating table and extend the treaty, which is a "cornerstone of strategic stability" between the two nuclear superpowers.
Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has publicly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her suggestion to divide the United States into red and blue states and to “shrink the federal government.” Cheney responded to Greene’s tweet by saying that such a suggestion was unconstitutional and reminded her that the United States is governed by the Constitution. Greene has previously been accused of calling for civil war and has been a vocal supporter of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
Barbara Lee, a single mother and former homeless person, announced her candidacy for the United States Senate on Tuesday. In her announcement video, she discussed her difficult upbringing and the obstacles she faced, including being denied access to certain places and services and having an abortion when it was illegal. Lee is running on a platform of progressive change and is the third Democratic Representative to announce their candidacy for the seat. Californians will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their platforms before the election in 2024.
President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to demonstrate the United States' commitment to the country's survival amidst the ongoing war. In his speech in Poland, Biden reiterated the US and its allies' support for Ukraine and did not declare martial law or announce a new wave of military mobilization. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to Biden's visit by suspending Russia's participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.