Top tech executives faced tough questions during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on child internet safety, with only two supporting the Kids Online Safety Act, leading to an unproductive legislative day. The US attributes the drone attack in Jordan to Tehran's Islamic Resistance group, prompting concerns of retaliatory actions and increasing tensions. The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates at 5.4% to curb inflation. Elon Musk is denied a $55 billion Tesla compensation package after a Delaware judge rules against his entitlement. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is impeached by the House Homeland Security Committee for mishandling the southwestern border. A trucker convoy, self-referred as "God’s Army," plans peaceful assemblies at the Texas border amid social media posts calling for violence over immigration policies. Ralph Celentano III is sentenced to six years in prison for assaulting a police officer during the January 6th Capitol riot.
Must Know News:
Online Child Safety Hearing
Senate hearing highlights: Lawmakers grill CEOs from TikTok, X and Meta about online child safety
Senate Hearing Called Upon Tech CEO's to Protect Children Online: Live Updates - The New York Times
Response to Iran’s Drone Attack
Israel-Hamas War, Iran Live News: U.S. Weighs Response to Drone Strike - The New York Times
Israel-Hamas war live updates: U.S. readies weeks of retaliatory strikes against Iran-linked targets
Federal Reserve Interest Rates
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as consumer confidence improves, inflation slows
Live updates | Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren't imminent
Other Notable News:
Musk Not Entitled to Tesla Compensation Package
Homeland Security Secretary Impeached
Texas Trucker Convoy Calls for Civil War
Jan. 6th Rioter Sentenced to 6 Years
