The Headlines Tsunami Reaches U.S., and Trump’s Former Lawyer Confirmed as Judge
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Jul 30, 2025 A powerful tsunami warning highlights the dangerous waves reaching California after hitting Hawaii. Political tensions rise as the Senate confirms a controversial judicial nomination and an FDA official resigns under pressure. The discussion also delves into the loyalty dynamics within the Trump administration and its economic implications. A tragic gun incident in the NFL sheds light on ongoing concerns about player safety. Meanwhile, citizen scientists are making waves in ecology, using smartphones to aid in discovering new species.
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Powerful Pacific Tsunami Hits
- An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia triggered Pacific-wide tsunami warnings and evacuations from Japan to Alaska.
- Tsunamis travel fast, can have powerful energy even at small wave heights, and Hawaii avoided major damage so far.
Controversial Judicial Confirmation
- Trump’s former lawyer Emile Bovee was narrowly confirmed to a federal appeals court despite multiple whistleblower complaints.
- Allegations include willingness to ignore court orders and misleading Congress, but Senate Republicans dismissed concerns as partisan attacks.
FDA Official Resigns After Pressure
- FDA vaccine and gene therapy chief Vinay Prasad resigned amid right-wing backlash after limiting COVID vaccine use and cracking down on risky gene therapy drugs.
- Conservative figures like Laura Loomer targeted him, surfacing past posts and pressuring White House officials to remove him.