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the Justice Department
organizationFederal investigators searched the home of Jeff Clark, a former top Justice Department official in the Trump administration. Clark emerged as a top DOJ official willing to assist President Donald Trump as he pressured the Justice Department to back his baseless claims of voter fraud. The search of Clark's home came on the eve of a congressional hearing that is expected to highlight the effort by Trump and his allies.
FDA
organizationFDA bans Juul products from US market in blow to e-cigarette maker. FDA recently announced a forthcoming ban on menthol in cigarettes. The agency is also finalizing rules to reduce nicotine in cigarettes to trace amounts.
Jeffrey Clark
personFormer White House lawyer Eric Herschmann said he told a Trump loyalist that his plan was illegal and he would be 'committing a felony' Jeffrey Clark pushed the DOJ to more firmly back Trump’s evidence-free voter fraud allegations.
Pete Arredondo
personPete Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, has been placed on leave. The move comes amid outrage that officers did not intervene sooner to stop the shooter. 19 children and two teachers were killed in the May 24 attack.
Juul
organizationThe FDA ordered Juul brand e-cigarettes to be taken off the market. Decision comes nearly two years after the company submitted its application to the FDA. Retailers will also be prohibited from stocking Juul products.
Andrew Gillum
personAndrew Gillum, 42, is facing numerous criminal charges along with his associate, Sharon Janet Lettman-Hicks, 53. Charged for raising funds fraudulently from "various entities" between 2016 and 2019. Allegedly used some of the money to enrich a company run by Mr Gillum's mentor.
Jerome Powell
personPresident Joe Biden continues to bemoan his inability to stem the inflationary tide. Jerome Powell said the central bank will keep raising interest rates to tame inflation. Powell conceded that a US recession was ‘certainly a possibility’
Bill Cosby
personJudy Huth, now 64, accused Bill Cosby of sexually abusing her in 1975. The former actor was released from prison last year after being convicted of another sexual assault case. Huth's lawsuit states she suffered psychological damage from Cosby's abuse. Cosby’s spokesperson said Tuesday that he plans to appeal the latest decision.
NFL
organizationHouse Oversight Committee will subpoena Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder for deposition next week. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and two other coaches in February sued the league and its 32 teams. The NFL has denied the claims and said its teams were committed to ensuring fair employment practices.
Rob Gronkowski
personTampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 33-year-old spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the New England Patriots. His agent said the tight end could still come out of retirement during the season.
Network Rail
organizationOnly a fifth of trains are running on Tuesday and half of lines are closed. Around 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators have walked out. Last-ditch talks failed to resolve bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
RMT
organization40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators have walked out. Only a fifth of trains are running, half of lines are closed and the entire rail network will close at 6.30pm. Union rejected a 3 per cent ‘no strings’ pay rise for staff with a 1 per cent uplift based on productivity gains.
Steve McCraw
personTexas state police chief calls police response to Uvalde school massacre an "abject failure" Col. Steve McCraw says officers stood in a hallway for over an hour, waiting in part for more weapons. 19 children and two teachers were killed in the May 24 attack.
Rusty Bowers
personSpeaker of Arizona's statehouse says harassment continues to this day. Trump said that during a November phone call, Bowers "told me that the election was rigged and that I won Arizona" Bowers denied that description under oath Tuesday.
State
organizationHouse select committee held fourth public hearing on efforts to overturn 2020 election results. Republicans in seven states submitted themselves as delegates to the Electoral College in December 2020. 'This pressure campaign brought angry phone calls and texts, armed protests, intimidation, and, all too often, threats of violence and death,' Rep. Adam Schiff claimed.
Mick Lynch
personMajor stations around the country are closed until 7.30am. Entire regions - such as Cornwall and Dorset - have been completely cut off. Uber and Bolt apps are also down this morning, with users unable to make a booking. 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators will walk out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Rail, Maritime and Transport (
organization40,000 members of Rail, Maritime and Transport union at Network Rail and 13 train operators have walked out. Just 20 per cent of train services will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. No passenger services will serve locations such as Penzance, Bournemouth and Swansea.
Matt Fitzpatrick
personMatt Fitzpatrick won his first major title at the US Open on Sunday. The 27-year-old beat Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris in a tense final round. Fitzpatrick won the US Amateur Championship at Brookline in 2013 and now shares a notable feat with the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
Gustavo Petro
personGustavo Petro beat Rodolfo Hernandez with an unexpectedly wide margin of some 716,890 votes. The 62-year-old senator was jailed for his youthful role in the M-19 guerrilla group. Petro has pledged to fight inequality with free university education, pension reforms and high taxes on unproductive land.
RMT
organizationTory chairman Oliver Dowden fumed: ‘The unions’ plan to bring Britain to a standstill by holding strikes across swathes of the economy is deeply selfish' Treasury has warned the railways it cannot keep pumping cash into the outdated and unreformed industry.