Top news: New Jan 6th Footage released! 2 Americans found dead in Mexico, Georgia GOP passes prosecutor oversight bill, and more

News Summary for March 7, 2023

The big headline of course is the footage released by Tucker Carlson from the January 6th incident at the Capitol in 2021.

We had a lengthy discussion on Spaces about it. You can hear the replay here:

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OdJrzyeXbVJX

One example:

Justin Hart @justin_hart

This is crazy! Josh Hawley was framed! They edited the clip to show him running down the hall when hours before he was rallying with crowd. DOZENS of lawmakers ran down the hall and Hawley was last in line. It was protocol to push people out the building to safety.

Crime and Violence

In Mexico, 2 Americans who had been violently kidnapped were found dead, while two others were found alive. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of crime and violence in the country. Meanwhile, new bodycam footage has been released showing the beating of Victoria White by police during the Jan 6th incidents. The video sheds new light on the violence that took place that day.

Politics

Several political stories also made headlines today. In Georgia, the GOP passed a prosecutor oversight bill amid an ongoing investigation into former President Donald Trump. This story highlights the ongoing political fallout from the Trump presidency. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of atheists in a lawsuit against a Florida city over a prayer vigil. The decision raises questions about the separation of church and state in the US. Finally, GOP Representative Jim Jordan has announced plans to use the power of the purse to investigate the FBI. This move underscores the ongoing partisan divide in American politics.

Health and Safety

Health and safety concerns were also a major theme in today's news cycle. Eye drops have been recalled over contamination that could result in blindness. The story here. Meanwhile, a major supplier of asthma drugs has gone out of business, leading to concerns about a potential drug shortage. This issue underscores the ongoing challenges facing the healthcare industry. Finally, a recent study has raised questions about the link between dental infections and heart attacks. This research could have important implications for public health policies.

Miscellaneous

Finally, a few miscellaneous stories also made headlines today. The USDA has proposed new rules for food labeling in an effort to increase transparency. This proposal could have important implications for the food industry. Meanwhile, Taiwan has warned of a "sudden entry" by China's army, raising concerns about the ongoing tensions between the two countries. This story underscores the ongoing geopolitical challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region.

That's a look at some of the top stories of the day. Tune in tomorrow for more news and analysis.

Crime and Violence

• 2 Americans Violently Kidnapped in Mexico Found Dead, 2 Alive

• Bodycam Shows New Angles of Jan. 6 Beating of Victoria White by Police

Politics

• Amid Trump Probe, Georgia GOP Passes Prosecutor Oversight Bill

• Supreme Court Sides With Offended Atheists in Lawsuit Against Florida City Over Prayer Vigil

• GOP to Use 'Power of the Purse' Against FBI: Rep. Jim Jordan

Health and Safety

• Eye Drops Recalled Over Contamination That Could Result in Blindness

• Asthma Drug Shortage Could Get Worse After Major Supplier Goes Out of Business

• Can a Dental Infection Cause a Massive Heart Attack?

Miscellaneous

• USDA Proposes New Rule for 'Product of USA' Food Labels in Bid to Increase Transparency

• Taiwan Warns of 'Sudden Entry' by China's Army