A judge’s warning to Donald Trump, Putin’s inauguration, the Met Gala and more
May 7, 2024
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A judge warns Trump about gag order breach, Putin's authoritarian inauguration, tornado impact, Social Security concerns, Highway 1 protection challenges, Met Gala fashion highlights
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal faces challenges with Israel seizing control of Gaza border crossing.
Donald Trump warned of jail time for violating gag order in criminal trial, tornado hits Oklahoma causing fatalities.
Deep dives
Israel's Control over Gaza Border Crossing and Ceasefire Deal
Israel took control of a key border crossing in Gaza amidst continuing fighting despite a ceasefire deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt. Hamas celebrated the agreement, leading to initial optimism, but Israel indicated that the deal did not meet its requirements, vowing to continue military actions in Rafa. The conflict escalated with Israeli forces ordering evacuations and seizing control of the Gaza side of Rafa's border crossing, halting aid flow into Gaza.
Judge's Warning to Donald Trump and Tornado in Oklahoma
The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial warned him of possible jail time for repeated violations of a gag order by discussing case details publicly. Across the plains, a destructive tornado hit Barnstahl and Bartlesville in Oklahoma, causing fatalities and damage, with a nursing home affected. The tornado risk persisted in various states, following a month with a high number of tornadoes. Trump's trial continues, while the tornado aftermath unfolds in the affected regions.