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Mike Lindell says he will sue Speaker McCarthy over Jan. 6 footage
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says he will be suing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in order to access the 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance from the Jan. 6 riots. On Wednesday, it was reported McCarthy had shared the security footage exclusively with Fox News host Tucker Carlson. In an interview on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast,… -
Special counsel seeks to compel Pence to testify before Jan. 6 grand jury
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to force Vice President Mike Pence to testify in front of a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s actions following the 2020 election. According to three sources who spoke with CBS news, federal prosecutors filed the motion in anticipation that Pence might assert executive privilege on… -
Morning rundown: One year of war in Ukraine; China calls for ceasefire
Today marks one year since the Russia-Ukraine war began, and a new $2 billion support package is on its way to Ukraine from the U.S., including high-tech military equipment and ammunition. The White House has also announced new sanctions to slow Russia’s funding. This story and more highlights the daily rundown for Friday, Feb. 24,… -
Company pays $1.5M for violating child labor laws in meat processing facilities
A food safety sanitation company has paid $1.5 million in penalties after the Department of Labor found it had illegally employed more than 100 children. According to the Labor Department, children ranging from 13 to 17 years old were using hazardous chemicals and cleaning meat processing equipment, such as back saws, brisket saws and head… -
As China tensions mount, US planning to quadruple military presence in Taiwan
The U.S. has plans to quadruple its military presence in Taiwan. According to U.S. officials, one year ago, there were 30 U.S. troops on the island. Now, the U.S. plans to deploy between 100 and 200 troops to Taiwan in the coming months. The increase in personnel is meant to bolster a training program to… -
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza as conflict heightens
Relations between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants are boiling over as the two sides trade blows. The latest deadly conflict comes as Israel launched airstrikes Thursday targeting weapons manufacturing and storage sites in Gaza. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), fighter jets struck a compound belonging to terrorists in the northern Gaza strip used for… -
States debate legislation that repeals gun industry protections
The firearms industry is still largely protected under federal law from being held liable in mass shootings. But some lawmakers are looking to pass legislation at the state level that would make suing gun stores easier if a weapon they sold is used in a mass shooting. A bill introduced in Colorado’s state legislative session… -
FDA recalls eye ointment over potential bacterial contamination
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall on another over-the-counter eye product that could be contaminated with bacteria. Americans are being told to stop using Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment. The recalled product has the same manufacturer as EzriCare and Delsam Pharma artificial tear products that were also recalled earlier this year. The… -
FDA: Plant-based milk alternatives can still be called ‘milk’
Dairy producers have been calling on the Food and Drug Administration to stop plant-based drinks from using the word “milk” in their names, since there’s no dairy or milk in the products. Drinks like almond milk, oat milk and soy milk are popular alternatives to drinking dairy. In new FDA guidance released this week, the… -
Morning rundown: Winter storm cancels 8,000 flights, 3 dead in Fla. shootings
A winter storm is stretching from coast to coast causing major disruptions across the U.S., including canceling thousands of flights; a local TV news reporter has been shot and killed while at the scene of an earlier homicide; Russia is expanding its nuclear arsenal; and a mysterious sphere washes ashore. These stories and more make… -
Proposed Florida bill bans dogs from sticking their heads out of car windows
It’s the time of year that state lawmakers are reconvening for their legislative sessions to debate bills that could become new state laws. A bill from Florida is catching national attention because it would ban pet owners from allowing their dogs to stick their heads out of car windows, and the dogs wouldn’t be allowed… -
Late winter storm disrupts more than 1,000 flights
More than 1,000 U.S.-based flights have been canceled as of Wednesday morning. Further delays and disruptions are expected as 19 states face winter storm warnings. The blizzard conditions are just beginning and snowfall is expected to last through Thursday. Minnesota and Wisconsin could accumulate as much as 24 inches of snow. Freezing rain is another… -
Family of Malcolm X to sue the FBI, CIA, NYPD
Family members of Malcolm X have announced their intentions to sue the FBI, CIA and the New York Police Department for their handling of Malcom X’s 1965 assassination. The family claims new information has come to light, accusing the departments of conspiracy and concealing evidence in the death of the influential Black leader. “The truth…