In today’s newsletter: Kristi Noem’s relationship with the Coast Guard is becoming increasingly strained, sources say. U.S. women’s hockey team will go for gold after sweeping past Sweden. And civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dies.
Here’s what to know today.
Kristi Noem’s use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say
Kristi Noem’s leadership as Homeland Security Secretary has strained her relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard, particularly due to reallocating resources from search-and-rescue missions to deportation efforts. Tensions escalated after her adviser threatened Coast Guard staff over a personal item mishap, raising concerns about her directives. The Coast Guard’s primary focus has reportedly shifted to transporting detained immigrants under Noem’s orders.
2 killed and 3 injured in shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game
Two people were killed, and three others were injured after a gunman opened fire during a high school hockey game in Rhode Island on Monday, with the shooter later identified as 56-year-old Robert Drogan, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred during a “senior night” game and was caught on video.
Olympics recap: U.S. women’s hockey steam past Sweden to advance to gold medal game
The U.S. women’s hockey team dominated Sweden with a 5-0 victory, advancing to the gold medal game against Canada. Elana Meyers Taylor won her first gold medal in women’s monobob, becoming one of the most decorated female American winter Olympians. The men’s team honored late player Johnny Gaudreau, who was tragically killed in a cycling accident.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader, has passed away at the age of 84, marking a significant loss in the fight for social justice and equality.
