The FDA’s chief vaccine regulator, Vinay Prasad, demanded the removal of six YouTube videos featuring himself, which were hosted on a channel run by Dr. Jonathan Howard, a critic of medical misinformation. Howard’s entire channel, containing numerous videos of doctors and commentators, was subsequently deleted by YouTube, citing copyright infringement. Howard stated his intention was to preserve public comments made by these individuals during the early pandemic. The videos were a collection of public statements. A spokesperson for the FDA stated Howard’s actions constituted copyright violation and that the videos remain available on Prasad’s podcast channel.
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The White House has issued a warning to Republican members of Congress, stating that pursuing the complete release of the Jeffrey Epstein files would be viewed as a “very hostile act” by President Donald Trump. Despite the release of over 33,000 documents by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, a bipartisan push led by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna aims for full transparency. Massie, along with a few other Republicans, has initiated a discharge petition to force a vote on the full file release, facing pressure from the White House and the Speaker. Notably, some Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, have signaled support for Massie’s efforts, emphasizing their commitment to exposing those involved in the Epstein case.
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In Newbern, Alabama, Patrick Braxton, the first Black mayor, secured a decisive victory in the recent election, garnering 66 votes compared to his opponent’s 26. This marks a significant turning point after a dispute where White residents initially blocked Braxton from assuming office. This election, the town’s first in decades, was a result of a federal settlement following a lawsuit challenging the town’s historical governance practices, which previously relied on appointed officials. Braxton, who had previously been locked out of the town hall after running unopposed in 2020, was finally able to serve last year after a three-year legal battle.
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In a recent operation, President Trump announced a U.S. military strike in the southern Caribbean against a vessel transporting narcotics and linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, resulting in the deaths of eleven individuals. The video provided, showing the vessel’s explosion, has been met with skepticism by Venezuelan officials who have questioned its authenticity. The strike comes as the U.S. increases its maritime presence near Venezuela to combat drug cartels, which has led to heightened tensions. The Venezuelan government has responded by deploying troops and accusing the U.S. of fabricating a narrative to undermine the current administration.
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During a recent interview, former President Donald Trump expressed a strong inclination towards deploying the National Guard to Chicago to address the city’s ongoing crime issues. He stated that he believed this action was necessary, framing it as a potential solution to the violence plaguing the city. Trump emphasized his willingness to act, using assertive language suggesting imminent intervention. Details regarding the specific conditions for such a deployment, or any official requests from the city, were not elaborated upon during the interview.
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Nathalie Rose Jones, arrested in August for allegedly threatening President Trump online, had charges against her refused by a grand jury in Washington D.C., according to her attorney. Judge Jeb Boasberg released Jones from GPS monitoring after she was initially detained, disagreeing with prosecutors who argued she made violent threats. Jones allegedly posted threatening messages online, including a Facebook post and an email, leading to her arrest when she traveled to D.C. for a protest. The U.S. Attorney’s office criticized the grand jury’s decision, suggesting it was politically motivated, and noted difficulties in obtaining indictments in other cases.
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A federal judge has found that the Trump administration violated the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying military personnel to Los Angeles in response to protests. The judge cited the act’s prohibition against using the military for domestic law enforcement. This ruling comes as the former president hints at deploying troops to Chicago, a move Governor Pritzker has vehemently opposed, threatening legal action if federal troops are sent. The judge’s decision may strengthen the defense of other Democratic states should the government try to interfere.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally deployed the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests against anti-immigration policies, violating the Posse Comitatus Act. The judge determined that the administration used armed soldiers and military vehicles for crowd control and other actions, despite the absence of a rebellion or inability of civilian law enforcement to respond. The ruling blocks the administration from further troop deployments in California, though the order is paused pending a potential appeal. This decision followed a lawsuit from Governor Gavin Newsom and raises concerns about the limits of presidential authority regarding the use of the military domestically.
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Former President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days has passed without resolution. Trump had previously threatened “secondary tariffs” on Russia as a consequence of inaction. Despite a revised deadline of 10 to 12 days and a subsequent meeting between U.S. and Russian leaders in Alaska, no formal economic sanctions have been announced by the U.S. in response to Putin’s continued aggression.
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