The Supreme Court ruled that the White House and federal agencies, like the FBI, can encourage social media platforms to remove content deemed as misinformation. This decision supports the Biden administration’s efforts to combat false information on subjects like vaccines and elections. The court found that the challengers did not have the standing to sue, avoiding a deep dive into First Amendment issues. (CNN)
Five individuals have been charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with $120,000 cash for the acquittal of defendants in a major COVID-19 fraud case. The accused engaged in an elaborate scheme, researching, surveilling, and tracking the juror, who reported the bribery attempt and was dismissed before deliberations commenced. One of the people now charged with bribery was acquitted at trial. (AP)
The Department of Homeland Security says President Biden’s order restricting migrant asylum entries has resulted in a 40% decrease in unlawful border crossing encounters. The number of average daily encounters dropped to 2,400, the lowest since January 17, 2021. Additionally, more than 24,000 individuals have been returned to over 20 countries under these measures. (UPI)
The Supreme Court accidentally posted a document related to a pending abortion case online, which was obtained by Bloomberg Law before being removed. The court seems inclined to permit emergency room doctors in Idaho to perform abortions in certain situations, likely dismissing the appeal brought by Idaho officials. This decision would reinstate a lower court ruling in favor of the Biden administration. (NBC News)
Foppen Seafood is recalling smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Pay Less Super Market stores in 15 states due to listeria detection. The recall pertains to specific Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices and involves lot number 412. Customers in 15 states are advised to discard or return the product. Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, resulting in mild to severe symptoms. (CBS News)