Republican senators blocked efforts to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Kris Van Cleave takes a look. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
NASA chief: Latest budget keeps Artemis moon program on track
The NASA budget would get a 6.6% boost, but the agency chief says a 2024 moon landing is far from certain. Source
Extensive arsenal found at home of San Jose gunman
Authorities in San Jose, California, said they found thousands of rounds of ammunition at the home of the gunman who killed nine people in a shooting at a rail yard. Lilia Luciano shares more. Source
Microsoft says Russian hackers launched new global attack
Microsoft said the Russian cyber spies behind the SolarWinds hack have launched a new hacking campaign targeting U.S. and foreign government agencies and think tanks. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
22,000 rounds of ammunition found in San Jose shooter’s home
Officials said that the suspect “was prepared to use his firearms to take as many lives as he possibly could.” Source
CDC eases COVID-19 guidance for summer camps
Summer camps are safe to reopen at full capacity without precautions if everyone is fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. Masks and social distancing are still recommended for those who aren’t. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Wildfire in Arizona mining town destroys at least 13 homes
The Spur Fire also promoted hundreds to evacuate Baghdad, outside Phoenix. It’s one of only two company-owned mining towns left in Arizona. Source
Three officers plead not guilty in Manuel Ellis’ restraint death
One of the Tacoma, Washington officers is accused of kneeling on Ellis’ back and shoulder as the Black man told the officer he couldn’t breathe. Source
USPS says stamp prices will rise this summer under DeJoy plan
Postmaster Louis DeJoy said the “rational” price increase is part of his plan to strengthen the postal service’s finances. Source
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren on “The Takeout” – 5/28/2021
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins Major to talk about the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, the historical context of the conflict between the two and funding for the “Iron Dome” defense system, as well as what Hamas seeks to gain from attacks on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source