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There’s a lot happening today. Let’s catch up:
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What’s going on: The U.S. halted a shipment of bombs to Israel last week to signal concerns over a possible full-scale invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official confirmed to NewsNation Tuesday. The shipment was supposed to contain 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. News of the paused shipment comes as the Biden administration is set to deliver a formal verdict on whether the airstrikes on Gaza and restrictions on aid delivery have violated international and U.S. laws. Full breakdown >
Key Gaza crossing reopened: The Israeli military on Wednesday said it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key crossing for the entry of humanitarian aid that was closed over the weekend after a Hamas rocket attack left four Israeli soldiers dead nearby. Why the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees says no aid has entered yet >
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What to know: Adult film actor Stormy Daniels took the stand Tuesday in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump in Manhattan. Prosecutors argue Trump paid Daniels to stay quiet about their alleged sexual encounter as he ran for president in 2016. Trump denies having sex with Daniels, and his lawyers unsuccessfully moved to have a mistrial declared midway through her testimony. Here’s a full breakdown of what happened in court >
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents trial: A judge has indefinitely postponed Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents case, shifting some court dates into late July while declining to set a trial date. The order was issued less than two weeks before Trump’s docs trial was still on the books to kick off on May 20. The judge said the court still needs to resolve issues dealing with how classified information will be handled at trial. The latest >
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States try stopping squatters: Several states across the country are taking action to pass squatting laws to give legal protection and a course of action for homeowners whose properties have been occupied. Georgia is the latest state to pass a measure barring people from taking over and eventually claiming rights to a home. Darthula Young, an Illinois resident whose home was taken over by a “professional” squatter, told “NewsNation Now” there was little she could do to take the home back. Young discovered a squatter had taken over her late mother’s home when she arrived there to clean out her things. She told NewsNation that one of the first things the squatters did was change the locks so she could no longer enter the home. She then called the police, but they weren’t able to help. “I had to go through the courts, and going through the courts can be a long process because you have to go through the tenants’ courts and the squatters actually have rights. So, you just can’t evict him; the judge has to get the order,” she said. See how states are changing squatter laws >
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Severe weather: Storms ripped through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing tornadoes, heavy rain and gusty winds in parts of the region. The tornadoes were first detected Tuesday in parts of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, as parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri were also under a tornado watch. Monday night, a deadly twister tore through the town of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, where at least one person was killed and dozens of homes were destroyed. In southwestern Michigan, two tornadoes on Tuesday night left a path of destruction in the city of Portage near Kalamazoo. The twisters ripped apart homes and commercial buildings. While no serious injuries were immediately reported, the storms knocked out power to more than 20,000 people. The latest >
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Slain surfers: A man who narrowly missed a surfing trip where all three people were killed said he was stunned to hear of their deaths. Mexican authorities say three suspects are in custody connected to the deaths of American Jack Carter Rhoad and Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson. According to authorities, the suspects wanted to steal the victims’ truck because they wanted the tires. The bodies of the three men, who had been shot to death, were found in a well that was covered up by boards. The latest >
‘I thought everything would be fine’: Surfing photographer Randy Dible had initially planned to join the trio on their trip but had to cancel due to work obligations. Dible thinks the men might have tried to resist the robbery, especially Robinson, who he described as 6-foot-4 and solid muscle. “He probably tried to fight back when these guys came to rob them and they just shot him in the head,” Dible said. Watch NewsNation’s interview with Dible >
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‘It can happen to you’: Bryan Hagerich, Ryan Watson, Tyler Wenrich and Michael Evans were charged for collectively carrying 33 rounds of ammunition after authorities found bullets the men say were accidentally left in their luggage. Hagerich said he’s “absolutely terrified” about the possibility of prison time. “We’re all human. We all make mistakes,” Hagerich said during a Tuesday appearance on “CUOMO.” “It can happen to you. For those that don’t think it can, it certainly can.” Watson also shared his account of what happened. “I’ve never flown with ammunition. I’ve hunted my entire life. From the bottom of my heart, I have no recollection of ever putting the ammunition in that bag.” The governor of Oklahoma says he is working behind the scenes to help free the four Americans. The men could face a minimum 12-year prison sentence. Full report >
Ammunition-related laws: In Turks and Caicos Islands, which is a British territory, no firearms, weapons or stray bullets are allowed. Turks and Caicos said in a statement that it is “the travelers’ responsibility to ensure their baggage is free of” weapons and ammunition, which is “strictly forbidden” without prior permission. Read more >
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The mother of a North Carolina high school student who was suspended for asking about the term “illegal alien” in class says the punishment could hinder his college prospects if it remains on his record. Watch the “On Balance” interview >
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft called out Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling the leader to give him his “f‑‑‑ing ring back,” in reference to a long-running allegation Putin stole one of his Super Bowl rings in 2005. Full report >
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning hikers with pets on the Appalachian Trail about dog treats stuffed with fish hooks scattered along the path. Details of their warning >
Students at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. fear that an upcoming commencement ceremony celebrating years of hard work could be taken away from them if school officials choose to cancel graduation as campus demonstrations over Israel’s war in Gaza continue. Read more >
The trial for Richard Allen, who is accused of killing two teenage girls in 2017 in Delphi, Indiana, has been pushed back and will now start in October. What to know about the case >
A Missouri man is facing second-degree murder charges for killing his wife as she lay in a hospital bed, according to prosecutors. The latest >
A Tennessee mother is upset after learning that her 2-year-old ingested THC gummies at daycare. Her quest for answers >
A New Mexico couple was granted three wishes worth more than $1 million in total after finding a genie lamp while treasure hunting in Texas. What they wished for >
Pharmaceutical company Bausch + Lomb is recalling about 32,000 units of its Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for dogs over concerns that the products may unintentionally grow bacteria and fungi in their containers. The recall alert >
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A Cleveland man is being hailed a hero after rescuing an 11-month-old baby who was trapped inside a burning home. The good Samaritan was able to find the child in the smoke and flames on his third attempt. “The mother was sitting on the … lawn with her one baby and I asked her if she was all right and she said, ‘My baby is still in the house,’ and I was thinking to myself, ‘Oh my God, I have to save the baby.’ That’s how it was going to be,” he said. Read more >
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A group of federal judges announced they would no longer hire law clerks from Columbia University, whether or not the students were involved in the anti-Israel protests that roiled the Ivy League campus.
The judges, spanning appellate courts and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, sent a joint letter to Columbia’s president, calling the school “an incubator of bigotry” and saying they have “lost confidence” in its ability “to train future leaders of a pluralistic society.”
While NewsNation host Dan Abrams says he has been critical of the protesters and of Columbia, he feels like this is an overreaction. Abrams breaks down his take here >
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This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. |
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