The Department of Justice has ruled that former President Donald Trump can be sued by Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers for the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The lawsuits seek to hold Trump liable for damages stemming from the riot, and the ruling sets a precedent for future presidents and the limits of executive power. The Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers are now able to pursue their claims against the former president, and the ruling is a reminder that no one is above the law.
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A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location, and stop infringing on workers' rights after finding that the company violated labor laws "hundreds of times". The ruling requires Starbucks to post a notice in all U.S. stores listing its labor violations and workers' rights, with the company's interim CEO Howard Schultz required to be present. The decision is a major victory for labor groups, who have long accused Starbucks of violating labor laws and attempting to prevent unionization, and is expected to have a major impact on the labor movement.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been asked to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle in the U.K. The couple relocated to Southern California in 2020, and a royal source has stated that the residence will remain their base when they visit the U.K. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the situation, and the future of the residence remains uncertain.
At the G20 meeting in India, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a brief discussion. Blinken made three points to Lavrov, including support for Ukraine in the conflict, urging Russia to reverse its decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty, and asking Moscow to release political prisoners. The New START treaty is a key nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, and the meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions between them.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their first high-level meeting in months on Thursday, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Blinken made three points to Lavrov, including support for Ukraine, reversing the decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty, and addressing Russia's destabilizing actions. The meeting is a sign of progress in the two countries' relationship, and they will continue to work together to address the conflict in Ukraine and other issues of mutual concern.
The White House has condemned Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) for his "incredibly ugly and inappropriate" remarks on a right-wing podcast, which suggested that U.S. Attorney David Weiss had not indicted either of the Biden sons or Joe Biden himself. Weiss is currently leading the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes, and the White House has made it clear that they do not condone Comer’s comments. It remains to be seen if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden or any other members of the Biden family.
Former Rep. Liz Cheney has joined the University of Virginia's Center for Politics as a professor of practice, praised by the center's director for her courage and willingness to pay the price for her principles. Cheney hopes to contribute to finding lasting solutions that strengthen democracy in the face of many threats.
The U.S. intelligence community has released the results of a review into the mysterious neurological symptoms known as "Havana Syndrome", concluding that it is "very unlikely" that a foreign adversary is responsible. The State Department is now preparing to compensate victims with payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each, and is working to ensure those affected receive the compensation they are due.