Former President Trump faces new charges for election interference in a superseding indictment by special counsel Jack Smith, adjusted to comply with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. The new charges align with the original indictment but omit references deemed to fall within Trump’s official duties. (ABC News)
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a Biden administration immigration program, following a request from 16 Republican-led states. The program, Keeping Families Together, allows certain unauthorized immigrants to apply for work permits and deportation protections if they’re married to U.S. citizens, have lived in the country for over 10 years, and passed background checks. (CBS News)
Two individuals were found dead in a dorm room at Rice University in Houston, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The deceased are identified as Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior student, and an unidentified man who was not a student. The university initiated a welfare check after a family member reported being unable to contact Avila. Classes and activities were canceled for the day. (NYT)
The Biden administration is awarding $521 million in grants to bolster electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the U.S., aiming to deploy over 9,200 EV charging ports. The funding includes $321 million for community projects and $200 million for fast-charging corridor projects. The initiative responds to criticisms about the slow rollout of charging stations. (Reuters)
Two Delta Air Lines employees were killed and another injured in a likely tire explosion at the Delta Technical Operations center in Atlanta. Delta officials expressed grief and are investigating the incident. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers confirmed the cause and offered support to those affected, calling for a prompt investigation. (UPI)
