Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is currently on a four-nation trade mission to Japan, where he met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday. The trip is seen as an attempt to raise DeSantis' diplomatic profile ahead of an expected 2024 presidential run, and the two discussed strengthening Japan-U.S. ties. DeSantis is seen as the biggest challenger to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race, and his trip to Japan is a sign that he is taking the competition seriously.
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Len Goodman, a former professional ballroom dancer and British champion, was a judge on "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Dancing With the Stars" for 12 and 15 years respectively. He was known for his quick wit and sharp critiques, and was beloved by viewers for his ability to make ballroom dancing accessible to the masses. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans, friends, and colleagues, and his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched.
Ray Epps, a passionate Trump supporter, attended the Jan. 6, 2021 protest at the U.S. Capitol to support the former President. However, right-wing media, politicians and their followers have twisted his role in the attack, casting him as a government agent who incited an insurrection. Despite not being charged in connection to the attack, Epps has gone into hiding due to death threats, highlighting the power of right-wing media to shape public opinion and the danger of unchecked conspiracy theories.
Former President Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and Tim Scott were among the potential Republican presidential candidates who spoke at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual spring fundraiser, where Trump highlighted his actions as president to restrict abortion rights. The event marks the unofficial start of the 2024 Iowa caucus campaign and gives the presidential prospects the chance to make their pitch to influential evangelicals in the state.
The United States has successfully evacuated all personnel and their dependents from the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, in response to the security situation and risk posed to personnel. The evacuation was ordered by President Joe Biden and the Sudanese military agreed to guarantee evacuation requests from the U.S., Britain, France and China. The State Department is advising U.S. citizens in Sudan to consider departing the country, and is providing limited emergency services to U.S. citizens, but not routine services.
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, claiming that the legislation he signed unfairly targets the predominantly Black city of Jackson and would lead to "separate and unequal policing." The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the legislation from taking effect, and calls for a jury trial to determine damages. It is unclear when the court will rule on the case.
The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan has issued a security alert warning American citizens to stay in their homes due to escalating violence in the country. The Sudanese military has agreed to guarantee evacuation requests made by the U.S., Britain, France and China, and is coordinating efforts to evacuate citizens and diplomats from Sudan on military aircraft. The Embassy has warned against all travel to Sudan and urged those in the country to remain in their homes and avoid large gatherings.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court has paused lower court rulings that would have imposed restrictions on mifepristone. This ruling keeps the drug accessible while the…