Nikki Haley ends her 2024 presidential campaign, solidifying Donald Trump's GOP nomination path, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell backs Trump, signaling Republican unity. Governor Kathy Hochul's NYC subway safety initiative deploys National Guard and State Police, facing both praise for security and criticism for potential civil liberties concerns. Amid hopeful Gaza ceasefire prospects, the U.S. reacts as South Africa seeks World Court aid amid escalating Houthi attacks on shipping, raising regional conflict fears. The House of Representatives passes a 460 billion dollar spending bill to avert a government shutdown with a 339-85 vote, largely from Democrats. Bitcoin hits a record high of 68,800 dollars, rising over 175% from last year after FTX's 2022 collapse. Movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed convicted of involuntary manslaughter for "Rust" shooting, planning to appeal with a potential 18-month jail term. Massachusetts researchers spot a gray whale in the Atlantic after 200 years, labeled "an incredibly rare event" by experts.
The Bulletin Brief:
Nikki Haley finally bows out of the race and McConnell endorses Trump (AP) (AP)
More Houthi attacks and a potential ceasefire (Reuters) (NBC)
US House passes spending bill (NYT)
Bitcoin hits record high price (AP)
“Rust”armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter (AP)
Extinct Gray Whale spotted in Atlantic (CBS)
