Morning Wire Pope Francis Hospitalized & Nashville Shooting Latest | Afternoon Update | 3.29.23
Mar 29, 2023
Pope Francis is in the hospital fighting a lung infection but thankfully testing negative for COVID. The aftermath of the Nashville school shooting is discussed, including heroic actions in the face of tragedy. Crime rates in Washington D.C. are rising, prompting calls for stricter laws. Meanwhile, legislative changes in states like California and North Carolina are making headlines. The innovative use of AI in retail by Levi's showcases the intersection of technology and commerce.
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Heroic Headmaster
- In the Nashville Covenant school shooting, headmaster Katherine Koontz reportedly ran towards the shooter.
- Koontz prioritized protecting her students and implemented active shooter drills, which proved crucial.
D.C. Crime
- A staffer for Senator Rand Paul was stabbed in D.C. by a recently released convict.
- This incident underscores rising crime in D.C., coinciding with anti-police legislation since June 2020.
Bank Regulations
- President Biden seeks stronger bank regulations after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.
- Senator Katie Britt warns against rushing to give the federal government more power without proper evaluation.