Morning Wire DOJ Sues Gov. Jim Justice & Virginia's National Guard | Afternoon Update | 5.31.23
May 31, 2023
The Department of Justice is making headlines with a lawsuit against West Virginia's Governor Jim Justice over unpaid penalties related to his coal businesses. Tensions rise as a former Biden staffer seeks Russian citizenship. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's market value skyrockets due to AI demand, but the National Eating Disorders Association faces backlash for disabling its AI chatbot. The conversation also touches on violence against pro-life advocates and the deployment of National Guardsmen in Virginia to tackle the ongoing opioid crisis.
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DOJ Sues Governor Justice's Businesses
- The Department of Justice sued Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's coal businesses.
- The DOJ alleges millions in unpaid civil penalties, as Justice challenges Democrat Senator Joe Manchin.
Tara Reade Defects to Russia
- Tara Reade, who accused President Biden of sexual assault, defected to Russia.
- Reade made the announcement alongside Maria Butina, a convicted Russian agent, and will seek Russian citizenship.
NVIDIA Reaches $1 Trillion Valuation
- NVIDIA's market value exceeded $1 trillion, partially due to the AI surge.
- They join a small group of companies to achieve this milestone.