3 PM ET: Jennifer Crumbley verdict, Biden’s border deal speech, aviation safety hearing & more
Feb 6, 2024
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Jennifer Crumbley, involved in an unprecedented case, is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. President Joe Biden criticizes GOP lawmakers over the border bill impasse. House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses holdouts over a vote to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas. Two congressional hearings are discussed: an aviation safety hearing and a bank crisis from last year.
The guilty verdict of a school shooter's mother highlights the issue of responsibility in school shootings.
President Biden urges Congress to pass a bipartisan national security package, threatening to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border if not passed.
The investigation into an Alaska Airlines flight blowout focuses on the proper installation of crucial bolts and FAA inspectors closely monitor Boeing's production lines.
Deep dives
Mother of School Shooter Found Guilty
Jennifer Krembley, the mother of a school shooter, has been found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors accused Jennifer and her husband of disregarding the risks when they bought a gun for their mentally troubled son, who went on to kill four classmates and wound seven others. Jennifer's husband is scheduled to go on trial next month for the same charges. The verdict highlights the issue of responsibility in school shootings.
Bipartisan National Security Bill and Immigration System Changes
President George O'Biden urged Congress to pass a bipartisan national security package while blaming Republicans for the divide over the bill. The proposed bill includes changes to the immigration system tied to foreign aid for Ukraine and Israel, emergency border restrictions, and changes to asylum. O'Biden threatened to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border if the bill was not passed. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a standalone aid package for Israel, but it faces opposition from some far-right Republicans and Democrats. Additionally, a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is at risk of collapse due to absent GOP lawmakers and opposition from others.
Investigation into Alaska Airlines Flight Blowout
Investigators are set to release their first report on an Alaska Airlines flight's blowout incident. The National Transportation Safety Board focused on a door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 MAX-9 and is examining whether the crucial bolts holding it in place were properly installed. The Federal Aviation Administration's head, Mike Whittaker, testified to the House Aviation Subcommittee, stating that FAA inspectors are closely monitoring Boeing's production lines.
Treasury Secretary's Testimony on Bank Failure
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified before the House Financial Services Committee on last year's bank failure crisis. Yellen acknowledged the federal government's quick response to prevent contagion and maintain confidence in the banking system. However, issues within the industry persist, as some regional banks have recently come under renewed pressure.
Roy Wood Jr.'s Future Beyond The Daily Show
This week on the podcast 'The Assignment,' Roy Wood Jr. discusses his career in comedy, his family's storytelling legacy, and his thoughts on the evolving entertainment industry. Wood believes that there will be fewer opportunities for actors in television and entertainment as a whole.
Conclusion
These are some of the key highlights covered in the podcast episode, including the guilty verdict of a school shooter's mother, the bipartisan national security bill and immigration system changes proposal, the investigation into an Alaska Airlines flight blowout, Janet Yellen's testimony on the bank failure crisis, and Roy Wood Jr.'s thoughts on the entertainment industry's future.
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Jennifer Crumbley verdict, Biden's border deal speech, aviation safety hearing & more
In an unprecedented case, a jury has found the mother of a Michigan school shooter guilty of involuntary manslaughter – we have the latest. President Joe Biden took shots at GOP lawmakers over the border bill impasse. House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed holdouts over a vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this evening. And, we’ll tell you about two congressional hearings: last month’s blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight and the last year’s bank crisis.
