#ErichAndersen, general counsel for #TikTok and Chinese parent company #ByteDance, will step down from that role in June to focus on fighting efforts to force a sale of the video app in the U.S..
https://www.ntd.com/tiktok-general-counsel-to-move-to-new-role-focused-on-fighting-us-sale_989235.html

Rep. #JamieRaskin (D-Md.) lashed out against conservatives on the Supreme Court after the April 25 hearing on President Donald #Trump’s immunity claim. https://www.ntd.com/former-j6-committee-member-criticizes-supreme-court-over-trump-immunity-hearing_989241.html

Former Attorney General #BillBarr said that he would back former President Donald #Trump over President Joe #Biden in the 2024 election and that he believes the real threat to democracy is not the former president but the progressive movement and its backing by the Biden administration. https://www.ntd.com/real-threat-to-democracy-is-not-trump-but-bidens-support-for-the-progressive-agenda-bill-barr_989265.html

#FBI Director Chris Wray announced that the bureau is coordinating with colleges throughout the country to detect potential #AntiSemitic #threats and acts of violence amid waves of protests in opposition to Israel.

https://www.ntd.com/fbi-coordinating-with-colleges-to-prevent-violence-amid-heightened-pro-palestinian-protests-wray_988127.html

#AntiIsrael student #protesters occupied a museum building at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. A San Diego grandma visiting with her granddaughter expressed frustration at the disruptions.
https://www.ntd.com/anti-israel-students-occupy-fashion-museum-in-new-york_989285.html

#Tornadoes that tore across #Oklahoma left a wide trail of destruction, leveling homes and buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents. At least three people were killed, including a child.
https://www.ntd.com/tornadoes-kill-2-in-oklahoma-as-governor-issues-state-of-emergency-for-12-counties-amid-storm-damage_989330.html

During Thursday’s deliberations at the U.S. Supreme Court on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh warned that a decision in the case has future implications for whether future presidents are shielded from vicious cycles of malicious prosecution that could effectively end the presidency as we know it. https://www.ntd.com/justice-kavanaugh-warns-of-vicious-cycle-of-malicious-prosecutions-that-could-end-presidency_989288.html

The #WhiteHouse has condemned #AntiSemitic remarks from a #ColumbiaUniversity student protest organizer who said, “Zionists don’t deserve to live in this world.” https://www.ntd.com/white-house-condemns-student-protester-who-advocated-about-murdering-zionists_989105.html

The start date for the $15 toll most drivers will be charged to enter #Manhattan’s central business district will be June 30, transit officials said.
https://www.ntd.com/most-drivers-will-pay-15-to-enter-busiest-part-of-manhattan-starting-june-30_989164.html

#SouthwestAirlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue.
https://www.ntd.com/southwest-airlines-is-considering-changes-to-its-quirky-boarding-and-seating-practices_989157.html

A strong magnitude 6.1 #earthquake shook the southern part of #Indonesia’s main island of Java, but there were no immediate reports of injury or significant property damage.
https://www.ntd.com/strong-magnitude-6-1-earthquake-shakes-indonesias-java-island-felt-in-jakarta_989269.html

Rep. #BillPosey (R-Fla.) unexpectedly announced his retirement after 16 years in Congress, despite earlier plans of seeking reelection. https://www.ntd.com/circumstances-beyond-my-control-abrupt-retirement-of-congressman-bill-posey_989182.html

A federal judge in #Montana temporarily blocked a law that required people to cancel any previous voter registrations before signing up to vote in the state or risk facing felony charges.

https://www.ntd.com/federal-judge-blocks-montana-double-voting-bill-for-lacking-definition_988904.html

In the wake of the recent vicious #attacks on #LosAngelesMetro transit, one Los Angeles county member now fears taking the transportation herself. NTD’s Christina has more details on the story.

https://www.ntd.com/los-angeles-metro-board-member-fears-riding-alone_989001.html

Beijing is planting more eyes in outer space. The head of the U.S. Space Command warns #SpySatellites can give 3Beijing a leg up in a potential war with #Taiwan.

https://www.ntd.com/us-space-chief-warns-about-chinas-spy-satellites_988974.html

Israeli tanks and armored vehicles were seen lined up along the border of the southern #GazaStrip. It appears that the Israel Defense Forces are preparing for the long-anticipated ground offensive in the crowded city of #Rafah.

https://www.ntd.com/israeli-tanks-lined-up-for-possible-rafah-offensive_989002.html

“We are seriously focused at U.S. Space Command on our pacing challenge, which is the People’s Republic of China.”

Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, recently warned about #China’s “breathtakingly fast” development of #space military capabilities, following his trips to South Korea and Japan. https://www.ntd.com/us-space-force-general-says-chinas-military-developing-space-assets-at-breathtaking-speed_989365.html

A White House spokesperson denied rumors and reports suggesting that staffers have a secret plot to oust press secretary #KarineJeanPierre.
https://buff.ly/3UhPoh6

A “number” of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s siblings asked President Joe Biden to authorize #SecretService protection for the independent presidential candidate last week, Mr. #Kennedy said.
https://www.ntd.com/rfk-jr-says-kennedy-siblings-asked-biden-to-give-him-secret-service-protection_989347.html

The U.S. #SupremeCourt will likely send former President Donald #Trump’s presidential immunity case back to the lower courts for further review, said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
https://www.ntd.com/supreme-court-will-likely-send-trump-presidential-immunity-case-to-lower-courts-lindsey-graham-says_989358.html