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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Lindsay Clancy trial: Courtroom testimony and the debate over criminal responsibility | Backscroll

A NewsNation compilation examining the central arguments in Lindsay Clancy's trial, testimony from her ex-husband and the debate over her mental state.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - ICE shock gloves: DHS to spend $20M+ on CTG-5 gloves for immigration officers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Wednesday notice that outlined plans to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that will deliver painful electric shocks. The agency is planning to spend up to $20 million on the new devices known as a Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter or G.L.O.V.E. that could be used by officers in the field as they are conducting immigration operations. #ice #dhs #immigration

Which agency is planning to provide the new shock gloves to its officers?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice outlining plans to provide the gloves to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
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What is the intended function of the G.L.O.V.E. gloves being provided to ICE officers?
The gloves are designed to deliver painful electric shocks and could be used by officers in the field while conducting immigration operations.
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What is the name of the new devices being procured for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers?
The devices are known as a Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, or G.L.O.V.E.
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What is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) planning to spend on new gloves for immigration officers?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to spend up to $20 million on the new devices.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Pirro appears to be currying favor with Trump on his revenge tour: Norm Eisen

The Washington Post reports that in a rare move, U.S. attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro has convened a special grand jury. It is unclear why. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, Democracy Defenders Fund Founder Norm Eisen and former FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg join Alicia Menendez to discuss more.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Completely ridiculous!': Top Oversight Dem SLAMS AG Blanche's priorities

Todd Blanche addressed his priorities after being sworn in as Attorney General. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, join Alicia Menendez to share his concerns with Blanche's leadership.

In what capacity did Representative Robert Garcia address the leadership of Attorney General Todd Blanche?
Representative Robert Garcia, acting as the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, joined Alicia Menendez to express concerns and criticism regarding the priorities and leadership of Todd Blanche after he was sworn in as Attorney General.
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What is the role of Robert Garcia in the House Oversight Committee?
Robert Garcia is the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee.
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What is the specific criticism leveled by Representative Robert Garcia against Attorney General Todd Blanche?
Representative Robert Garcia described Todd Blanche's priorities as "completely ridiculous" and shared his concerns regarding Blanche's leadership during a discussion with Alicia Menendez.
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Who is the person being criticized by Representative Robert Garcia regarding their priorities after being sworn in as Attorney General?
Todd Blanche is the individual being criticized; Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, expressed concerns regarding Blanche's priorities following his swearing-in as Attorney General.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Objectively B.S.': Steele shares how voters view claims from election deniers

Election deniers have won GOP primaries in some key states. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from South Carolina. Co-host of MS NOW's "The Weeknight" Michael Steele and former CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta join Alicia Menendez to weigh in.

AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Colombia earthquake death toll passes 224 as rescuers race to find survivors

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed more than 224 people in western Colombia, and rescue crews are still pulling survivors from collapsed buildings as the death toll climbs. The quake struck Tuesday, August 11, with an epicenter roughly three miles east of the small town of San José del Palmar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. […] The post Colombia earthquake death toll passes 224 as rescuers race to find survivors appeared first on American Almanac .

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed more than 224 people in western Colombia, and rescue crews are still pulling survivors from collapsed buildings as the death toll climbs. The quake struck Tuesday, August 11, with an epicenter roughly three miles east of the small town of San José del Palmar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Colombian authorities in Bogota reported the overall death toll by Wednesday morning. The Colombian Geological Survey called it the strongest earthquake recorded in the country in a decade, powerful enough to be felt across neighboring Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama. Cali, a city of more than 2.2 million in the Valle del Cauca region, bore the worst of it. Mayor Alejandro Eder reported on social media…Open

What were the immediate infrastructure challenges facing the affected regions following the earthquake?
The earthquake caused power, cell phone, and internet outages, which created chaos and complicated coordination for emergency teams by cutting off communication for residents.
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What specific resources did the Colombian army's Third Brigade deploy to assist search efforts in the Cali area?
The Colombian army's Third Brigade deployed a canine team, a thermal-capable drone, and specialized equipment to assist with the search in the Cali area.
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Which countries felt the effects of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia?
The earthquake was powerful enough to be felt across neighboring Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.
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How did the Colombian Geological Survey describe the strength of this earthquake in relation to recent history?
The Colombian Geological Survey called it the strongest earthquake recorded in the country in a decade.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Sophie Cunningham answers Ryan Clark's dismissal with a 12-point, sharpshooting performance

Former ESPN analyst Ryan Clark took a shot at a WNBA player he wouldn't even name, and Sophie Cunningham responded where it counts, on the court, with one of the best shooting nights of the season. Clark, who was laid off from ESPN roughly a month ago along with Cam Newton, Karl Ravech, and dozens […] The post Sophie Cunningham answers Ryan Clark's dismissal with a 12-point, sharpshooting performance appeared first on American Almanac .

Former ESPN analyst Ryan Clark took a shot at a WNBA player he wouldn't even name, and Sophie Cunningham responded where it counts, on the court, with one of the best shooting nights of the season. Clark, who was laid off from ESPN roughly a month ago along with Cam Newton, Karl Ravech, and dozens of other employees, used his "Pivot" podcast this week to take aim at a player he refused to identify by name. The target was unmistakable. Clark complained about players "who don't even average 10 points a game" commanding media attention for topics outside basketball, a clear reference to Cunningham, the Indiana Fever guard who has drawn national attention for her public stance on protecting women's sports. On Tuesday, Clark posted on Twitter:…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - FAA's gamer recruiting campaign fills 94% of air traffic controller hiring goal

The Trump administration's unconventional push to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers has hired more than 2,000 applicants in roughly four months, a pace officials call record-setting for an agency that has struggled with chronic staffing shortages for years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the results in a post on X, reporting that the […] The post FAA's gamer recruiting campaign fills 94% of air traffic controller hiring goal appeared first on American Almanac .

The Trump administration's unconventional push to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers has hired more than 2,000 applicants in roughly four months, a pace officials call record-setting for an agency that has struggled with chronic staffing shortages for years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the results in a post on X, reporting that the FAA's targeted campaign had reached 94% of its hiring goal. The initiative, launched in April, used YouTube ads built around footage from Fortnite, Madden NFL, and League of Legends, complete with Xbox branding and slogans like "You've been training for this" and "It's not a game. It's a career." Applications were originally capped at 8,000. More than 12,000 poured in. The…Open