Former President Donald Trump embraced Micki Larson-Olson, a QAnon supporter who served a prison sentence for her involvement in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Thursday. The embrace has been met with criticism from some who believe it sends a message of support for the insurrection, while Trump's supporters argue that he was merely showing his appreciation for a supporter. The appearance came the same day former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Brittney Griner, WNBA star and Olympic athlete, announced Thursday that she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason, citing the disparity in pay between the leagues and her recent detainment in Russia on drug-related charges. Griner, speaking to reporters for the first time since her return to the U.S., got emotional while discussing her experience and the importance of standing up for what is right.
The Newport News School Board is defending its position in a lawsuit brought by a teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in the classroom, arguing that the teacher's injuries fall under the state's workers compensation act and cannot be addressed through her $40 million lawsuit. The board also rejected the teacher's claim that she could reasonably expect to work with young children who pose no danger, citing numerous incidents of violence against teachers across the U.S. and in Newport News. The case is ongoing and will be heard in the Newport News Circuit Court.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance with a state dinner at the White House. Yoon surprised the crowd by singing, joined by Broadway stars, and Biden was impressed by his vocal abilities. The performance highlighted the strong relationship between the two countries, following an agreement to counter North Korean nuclear threats.
The Biden administration is preparing for a record surge in migration across the southern border when Covid restrictions end in May. To address this, the administration is expected to announce the establishment of immigration processing centers in Latin America on Thursday. The administration is also working to increase the number of beds available in detention centers and shelters, as well as provide additional resources to process asylum claims, though it is unclear how effective the new processing centers will be.
Geraldo Rivera has become one of the first Fox News personalities to criticize Tucker Carlson following his abrupt departure from the network this week, citing his "perverse January 6 conspiracy theory" as "bullshit". The exact reason for Carlson's departure remains unclear, although offensive private messages may have played a part. Rivera's criticism is a reminder of the controversy surrounding Carlson's peddling of false information, and it remains to be seen how other Fox News personalities will respond.
A federal appeals court has rejected a bid to block former Vice President Mike Pence's testimony before a grand jury investigating the events leading up to the Capitol insurrection and Trump's attempts to overturn the election. In response, Trump's lawyers have sent a letter to Congress urging the Justice Department to "stand down" in its investigation. Pence's appearance before the grand jury is now one step closer, though the date of his testimony is yet to be determined.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, touting his long career in public service and a commonsense conservative approach on the economy, crime and border security. President Joe Biden, 80, expressed confidence in his chances of winning against former President Donald Trump in 2024, while Hutchinson, 72, joins a crowded field of potential candidates for the 2024 presidential election. Hutchinson focused on kitchen-table issues in his prepared remarks, saying it is about making the tough decisions to rebuild the economy, give peace a chance, and renew the American spirit of freedom.