On #TheUpdate this Tuesday, Russia has pounded eastern Ukraine as U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin promises to "keep moving heaven and earth" to get Kyiv the weapons they need to repel the new offensive. Moscow has earned that such support risks widening the offensive. 🇺🇲🇺🇦🇷🇺
Locally, New York Judge Arthur Engoron has found former President Trump in contempt bof court for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena issued by Attorney General Leticia James as part of the civil investigation into his business practices. The fine is $10,000 a day. The failure of security cameras at the 36 St station where Frank James opened fire just a few weeks ago is now being investigated by the MTA's acting inspector general.
In Florida, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson invited a homeowner when shot a would-be robber to attend a gun safety course to "learn to shoot a lot better" to "save the taxpayers money."
And China has turned the other cheek at Megan Thee Stallion's recent booty-baring Coachella performance. In the heavily censored nation, fans were able to tune in via the WeChat app, but moderators used a floating black box to cover Megan and her dancers' butts. It went over as well as you'd expect. 👩🏽🎤📱🇨🇳
