Legal & Political Developments - Former FBI Director James Comey is facing arraignment on two counts: making a false statement and obstruction of a political proceeding, stemming from a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing [1][2] - President Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ to prosecute Comey [2] - Attorney General Pam Bondi faced scrutiny from senators regarding public pressure from President Trump to prosecute Comey [10] - The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with a focus on whether banning it violates First Amendment rights [68][69] - A Christian counselor from Colorado argues that banning faith-based conversion therapy for kids violated her First Amendment rights [69] Government Shutdown & Impact - The federal government shutdown is in its eighth day, impacting airports nationwide [33] - The White House is considering not providing back pay to furloughed workers, potentially as a pressure tactic [30][31] - Thousands of flight delays have occurred due to the shutdown, with the FAA warning of potential continued delays [34] - Controller shortages at airports are causing delays, with concerns that the situation could worsen if controllers miss paychecks [35][36] Immigration & Border Security - Illegal crossings at the southern border have reached record lows [53] - DHS is touting the lowest number of illegal border crossings since 1970 [55] - President Trump's policy banning asylum seekers at the border is being challenged in court [59] Weather - Rain is affecting the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, causing a soggy commute [60][61] - Frost advisories, freeze watches, and freeze warnings are in effect for nearly 30 million people across parts of the Midwest and Northeast [63]

Aviation Industry Impact - Government shutdown leads to air traffic controller staffing shortages, causing major airport delays in Nashville and Chicago [1][5][6] - FAA warns that Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, Dallas, Houston, and Boston could also be affected by potential controller shortages [7] - Controller shortages have also caused delays at Newark, Denver, and Phoenix [8] - Air traffic controllers are working without pay and mandatory overtime, potentially leading to increased sick calls and further delays [8][9][12] Weather and Disaster Events - Life-threatening flash floods in Louisville, Kentucky, with over 4 inches (1016 mm) of rain falling in one day [13] - A potentially dangerous storm is tracking towards the East Coast, with possible coastal flooding and power outages [2][16] Geopolitical and Security Issues - Israel marks 2 years since the Hamas terror attacks, with ongoing negotiations to save hostages [4][26] - Illegal border crossings have plummeted to record lows under President Trump's policies, with encounters dropping from over 2,000 to 20 migrants per day in Eagle Pass, Texas [29][30] - DHS touting the lowest number of illegal border crossings since 1970 [31] Legal and Justice System - Attorney General Pam Bondi grilled by Senate Democrats regarding DOJ investigations and the Epstein files [2][17] - A woman overturned a ruling against her by using AI (ChatGPT) to draft motions and briefs, highlighting both the potential and risks of AI in legal battles [4][36][37][41] Technology and AI - More Americans are using AI instead of paying lawyers, but AI can create hallucinations, legal citations that don't actually exist [4][36][38] Human Interest and Community - Heroic drivers helped lift a crashed medical helicopter to free a trapped passenger [3][22][23] - A dog named Eeyore led a sheriff's deputy to a missing 86-year-old woman [43][44] - A high school freshman football player surprised a cheerleader with a homecoming proposal, creating a heartwarming viral moment [4][45][46]