House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has blocked two Democrats, Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, from serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in a move seen as political payback for the Democrats' removal of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from committees earlier this year. McCarthy has cited a “new standard” from Democrats for why he would strip Schiff and Swalwell of their committee seats, and the decision has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. The move is seen as a response to the Democrats' decision to remove Greene and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) from committees, and it remains to be seen how the decision will affect the House Intelligence Committee's ability to fulfill its duties.
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Elon Musk took the witness stand for a second day on Monday in a trial over a controversial tweet from 2018, in which he claimed he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private for $420 a share. Musk is attempting to explain the thought process behind the tweet and push back at the idea that it was partly a joke. U.S. Judge Edward Chen has already ruled the tweet was false and reckless, and Musk is now trying to convince the jury that he did not know the tweet was false when he sent it.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made a triumphant return to the team's stadium on Sunday, three weeks after his on-field collapse and near death. His return was celebrated with a video posted on the team's Twitter account, and he gave a locker room talk to his teammates ahead of the game. The Bills' victory set up a rematch between the teams in the next round, and the team is hopeful that Hamlin will be able to make a return to the field.
On Friday, former astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin celebrated his 93rd birthday by announcing his marriage to his longtime love, Dr. Anca Faur. The couple was married in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles, and Aldrin expressed his excitement in a tweet. Aldrin also thanked fans for their birthday wishes and was honored by the Living Legends of Aviation on the same day. This is Aldrin's fourth marriage.
Elon Musk took the stand in a California court room on Friday to testify in a lawsuit over his 2018 tweet claiming he had secured funding to take Tesla private. Shareholders allege that the tweet was misleading and caused them to suffer financial losses, while Musk's lawyers argue that it was a joke. The trial is expected to last several weeks and could have serious implications for Musk and Tesla.
Rangers in Queensland, Australia were shocked to discover a giant cane toad, dubbed "Toadzilla", weighing 2.7 kilograms in Conway National Park last week. If confirmed, this would be the largest toad on record and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science is currently caring for it before releasing it back into the wild. The discovery of Toadzilla has sparked excitement among the rangers and the public, reminding us of the importance of conservation and the need to protect the environment.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) appears to be attempting a “remake” or “rebranding” of her public approach to politics, as evidenced by her exchange with fellow Freedom Caucus member Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Greene had been stripped of her committee assignments in 2021 due to her violent and racist rhetoric, but her support of McCarthy’s speakership has earned her a return to the committees. Supporters have praised her for her new approach, but it remains to be seen how it will play out in the coming months.
Donald Trump has requested that his Facebook account be reinstated after it was blocked in response to the U.S. Capitol riot in January 2021. His campaign has argued that the ban has "dramatically distorted and inhibited the public discourse." Meta's expert-led oversight board has criticized the ban, and Trump has access to his Twitter account again. It is yet to be seen if Meta will accept Trump's request and what terms and conditions will be attached.