Ahead of Day 1, Trump’s Team Works to Temper Expectations on Immigration

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old operative for the Department of Government Efficiency known as "Big Balls," resigned amid criticism of his inexperience and controversial background. Hired by Elon Musk's team to reduce federal bureaucracy, he oversaw various agency projects, including budget cuts at the State Department and immigration visa sales, before his email was deactivated following his resignation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Edward Coristine, a young government worker known as "Big Balls," quit...

Twenty people were injured, including eight adults and twelve minors, due to a lightning strike at Dominion Beach Park in South Carolina on Tuesday, with twelve individuals hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. First responders coordinated effectively to assess and care for the victims, and the park is set to reopen after safety assessments. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lightning strike at a lake in South Carolina hurt twenty people, but they are all...

The U.S. government rested its case against Diddy, presenting 34 witnesses over six weeks, while Diddy's defense opted not to call any witnesses, instead arguing for a dismissal based on insufficient evidence. As the trial approaches its conclusion, closing arguments are set to begin Thursday after jury instructions are finalized. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Diddy is on trial for serious charges, and both the government and his lawyers have finished presenting their...

The FBI plans to reallocate thousands of agents from immigration enforcement to prioritize cyber threats and counterterrorism, influenced by recent U.S. strikes in Iran. This shift addresses concerns that resources for counterterrorism and cyber issues have been insufficient since agents were redirected to support immigration enforcement during the Trump administration. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The FBI is planning to move many of its agents from dealing with immigration issues to focus on...

The NTSB has issued safety recommendations to the FAA and Boeing following a January 2024 incident where a door plug detached from an Alaska Airlines flight, causing minor injuries to eight passengers. The NTSB attributed the accident to Boeing's inadequate training and oversight, combined with the FAA's ineffective compliance enforcement, leading to a lawsuit from affected passengers. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The National Transportation Safety Board found that a door on an...

Daniel Park, a 32-year-old man from Washington, died in federal custody after being charged with providing materials for a car bomb that targeted a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. Arrested in Poland, he was linked to the bombing that injured four and was executed by an individual sharing his anti-natalist ideology, while Park was allegedly involved in bomb-making activities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Daniel Park, a man accused of helping to...