Outgoing Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has ruled that Donald Trump's attorney, Evan Corcoran, must provide additional testimony as part of an investigation into the former president's handling of classified documents. The decision is a significant development in the investigation into the Mar-a-Lago document scandal, and could potentially provide key evidence in the case. Trump's team is expected to appeal the ruling and ask for the decision to be overturned.
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YouTube has restored former President Donald J. Trump's channel, more than two years after it was suspended for inciting violence. The decision was made after careful evaluation of the risk of real-world violence and the chance for voters to hear from major national candidates. This is the latest move by major tech companies to restore access to Trump's accounts, with certain restrictions.
Tucker Carlson mistakenly claimed a 2017 clip of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was from 2007, highlighting the importance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and accuracy when discussing the financial system. The FDIC provides insurance for deposits up to certain thresholds at American banks and helps to prevent one bank's failure from turning into a financial panic.
This week, a U.S. surveillance drone was forced to be ditched into the Black Sea by a Russian pilot, raising questions about the security of the region and the safety of future drone flights. The incident has put a deal to let critical supplies of grain exit Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea in jeopardy, and has drawn attention to the body of water that has been at the heart of the war in Ukraine. The U.S. must now consider how to respond to this incident and how to protect the Black Sea from further aggression.
Elliot Resnick, a former chief editor of The Jewish Press, was arrested in New York City on Thursday for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He is accused of grabbing and holding the arm of a Capitol police sergeant and entering the building with a group that rushed up the stairs. Prior to the riot, Resnick had posted on social media questioning the 2020 election results. He is one of more than 300 people arrested in connection with the incident.
The FAA has announced a new rulemaking process that will require aircraft to have longer duration Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) following a series of near-collisions on US runways. The CVRs will now capture 25 hours of information, instead of the current two hours, in order to prevent future close calls and ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The rulemaking process can take multiple years, and the agency has welcomed intervention from Congress on the matter.
Sanofi, one of the three major insulin makers in the US, has announced a 78% reduction in the list price of its most widely prescribed insulin, Lantus, and a $35 monthly cap for those with private insurance. Uninsured Americans are eligible for Sanofi’s Insulins Valyou Savings Program. President Joe Biden praised the move, and Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have also announced changes to how they price their insulin this month. The Inflation Reduction Act and the actions of the three major insulin makers are a step in the right direction to make insulin more accessible and affordable for people with diabetes.
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' comments about Russia's war in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security. Harris' remarks demonstrate the Biden administration's commitment to defending the sovereignty of other nations and standing up for the values of democracy and freedom.