TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Tom Homan Admits Deportations Are ‘Slightly Down’
White House border czar Tom Homan admitted Wednesday that deportations are “slightly down” as the Trump administration faces pressure to ramp up the “mass deportations” the president campaigned on.
Human Composting Sites May Be Coming To A City Near You
One of the world’s largest human composting facilities just opened near the nation’s capital, according to Axios.
Global Impact
Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it
The Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to move forward with a resolution to force President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran, a breakthrough for the Democratic-led effort.
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Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane
A Russian jet flew within six metres of an RAF spy plane flying at 500mph over the Black Sea, one of two mid-air incidents last month described as “dangerous and unacceptable” by the defence secretary, John Healey.
Economic Pulse
Jeff Bezos says raising taxes on the wealthy wouldn’t help the average American
Amazon Executive Chair Jeff Bezos on Wednesday accused politicians of villainizing the ultra-wealthy and using tax policy as a political wedge issue to distract from bigger challenges facing the country.
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Nvidia tops Q1 estimates, offers upbeat outlook on strong chip sales
Nvidia (NVDA) reported its fiscal first quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, topping analysts’ expectations on the top and bottom lines and offering a better-than-anticipated Q2 outlook.
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Quick Takes
Montreal Victoire win their first PWHL title, beating Ottawa 4-0 in Game 4
Michael Jackson’s Child Molestation Trial to Be Revisited in New Netflix Docuseries
Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist
Air France flight bound for Detroit diverted to Canada over passenger from Congo, officials say
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