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A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution's protection against "unreasonable searches." LA Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
OpenAI is facing more scrutiny over how mass shooting suspects are using its chatbot ChatGPT to plan violent attacks. LA Times
VOA VIEW: An apology is not enough.
The State Department is releasing new US passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. New York Post
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The teen victim was blasted in the neck and back around 6 p.m. Monday on board a northbound A train approaching 80th Street in Ozone Park, police said. New York Post
Embattled Rep. Cory Mills has drawn a primary challenge from a former local TV news anchor in Florida who is warning that the scandals plaguing the congressman will make him vulnerable in a general election. New York Post
On a state visit designed in part to repair U.S.-British relations, King Charles’s schedule does not include plans to see his younger son, who lives in the United States with his family. New York Times
The jump on Tuesday of 1.6 percent was the highest percentage increase in more than a month. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Gas prices will go down.
The new case stems from a photograph of seashells on a North Carolina beach. New York Times
Liquefied natural gas transit has been effectively halted. A ship managed by Abu Dhabi’s state oil company managed to cross, said Kpler, a maritime data firm. New York Times
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The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Findings will be interesting.
Iranian officials said that the Middle Eastern country is in a "State of Collapse," and needs the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened as soon as possible. OANN
VOA VIEW: The Strait of Hormuz will not be open anytime soon.
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments on Monday in a pivotal case that could significantly curtail the ability of Americans to sue pesticide manufacturers over alleged health risks. OANN
Despite performing at an anti-Trump “No Kings” protest, Bruce Springsteen offered a “prayer of thanks” that President Donald Trump was not killed in the shooting that occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past weekend. OANN
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries clarified on Sunday that impeaching President Donald Trump would not be a primary objective for Democrats should they regain control of the House this November. OANN
A record 55% of adults say their finances are "getting worse" . Washington Times
VOA VIEW: These are bad times but could be worse if Biden was in charge.
Please fasten your seat belt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery. Washington Times
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A federal appeals court blocked a lower court ruling that had found ICE went too far in suppressing riots in Portland, Oregon, saying the officers weren't retaliating against protesters but rather trying to clear out an unruly crowd. Washington Times
Fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain Monday, flooding streets and leading to stranded commuters who needed to be rescued, with more storms on the way, authorities said. Washington Times
Two California brothers could each face up to five years in prison for allegedly recruiting a small-town Wisconsin police chief to help them illegally import nearly half-a-million armor-piercing rounds into the U.S. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They should all go to jail.
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy. CBS
The Supreme Court is set to consider Wednesday the Department of Homeland Security's effort to terminate TPS both for Syria and Haiti. CBS
VOA VIEW: The Supreme Court has nothing to do with Homeland Security.
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About 20 sites in the Minneapolis area were were targeted as prosecutors refocus attention on a billion-dollar social services scandal. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Soldiers are training for drone-on-drone combat using Bumblebee drones, which have been used in Ukraine and are being sent to U.S. training centers in the Middle East. CBS
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation. CBS
VOA VIEW: This does not make direct sense.
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After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink. CBS
The U.S. is being "humiliated" by the Iranian regime, Germany's chancellor has said, as European leaders grow increasingly frustrated at the war in Iran. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump is not doing well when it comes with dealing with Iran.
Novartis, Amgen and Eli Lilly are betting that slashing levels of a particularly bad form of cholesterol could deliver the next blockbusters in cardiology. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
In the first quarter of this year, new in-person and virtual office tours reached their highest level since the pandemic began. CNBC
The Secret Service is facing scrutiny over security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Donald Trump was evacuated Saturday. CNBC
A suspect in an Iranian flag shirt allegedly assaulted three Jewish men in Brooklyn while screaming hateful language at them. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Iran is pushing it.
The deaths of five bald eagles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are under investigation after officials ruled out natural causes, suspecting illegal killing. FOX News
ICE released photos of 15 criminal illegal immigrants from multiple countries convicted of horrific crimes including sexual abuse and kidnapping. FOX News
Fifteen industrial drones designed to spray liquid chemicals were allegedly stolen from a New Jersey company in a highly sophisticated theft. FOX News
Two men are believed to have fired shots during a large gathering near Indiana University in Bloomington, leaving nine people injured, police said. FOX News
King Charles III was expected to tell lawmakers that Britain and the United States' shared history and belief in democracy have always held them close UPI
VOA VIEW: That may be true.
U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared Texas to use its rare mid-decade congressional map, hading a victory to the Trump administration ahead of midterms. UPI
the Justice Department has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's planned ballroom, citing the weekend's shooting. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
South Carolina has declared an end to a measles outbreak in its upstate region, which at 997 cases was the largest in the United States in 35 years. UPI
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over whether herbicide companies such as Monsanto can be sued for causing health effects like cancer. UPI
VOA VIEW: It is yet to be known.
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Essayli noted that his office had authorized immediate arrests for such assaults, and that individuals caught on video throwing concrete blocks and other projectiles would be identified, arrested, and charged with federal felonies. Investigations into potential additional federal charges remain ongoing. “Federal agents have started arresting those who assaulted our personnel at theLso Angeles courthouse. To those who were smashing concrete blocks and throwing them at our officers, we have you on video. We will find you and arrest you too. You’ve been warned,” Essayli announced on X. Dems are losing big time.
In response to violence against federal officers and property during Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in downtown L.A. — where demonstrators threw projectiles at personnel near the U.S. Courthouse and Metropolitan Detention Center — First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli publicly warned on social media that federal agents have begun arresting those who assaulted personnel. Dems are losing big time.
A confrontation occurred at the U.S. Courthouse and Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles during a chaotic “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration. While the primary demonstration at Gloria Molina Grand Park started out somewhat “tame,” a far-left splinter group escalated the situation by targeting the federal complex with concrete blocks and other projectiles, leading the LAPD to issue a citywide tactical alert and a formal dispersal order. Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper balls to defend the buildings and personnel, resulting in at least 75 arrests and severe injuries to two officers.
Acting in coordination with the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service, Essayli warned that federal agents have begun a sweep of arrests targeting individuals accused of assaulting courthouse personnel and law enforcement officers. Additionally, investigators are also reviewing surveillance footage to identify further suspects involved in the unrest.
