Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned after being told to dismiss the corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, linked to luxury travel perks from a Turkish official. The Justice Department apparently ordered Sassoon to drop the matter. (CNN)
Southern Californians are being ordered to evacuate due to heavy rain and debris flows, which pose new threats in areas already ravaged by the recent devastating wildfires. The strongest storm in over a year is drenching coastal, valley, and mountainous areas, causing concern for flooding and potential damage. (CNN)
President Trump announced plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match other countries’ tax rates on imports, aiming to address trade imbalances. The move may lead to economic confrontations, with potential implications for inflation and growth. The tariff increases are intended to initiate new trade negotiations. (AP)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. Kennedy, a controversial nominee best known as an anti-vaccine activist, was sworn in by Justice Neil Gorsuch. He will oversee various federal agencies including the CDC, NIH, and FDA. (CBS News)
Major grocery chains such as Trader Joe’s and Walmart are limiting egg purchases due to rising prices and supply shortages caused by bird flu outbreaks. Customers are now restricted to one or two dozens of eggs per trip. (NBC News)
