Before you brew your first cup of coffee and find yourself stuck in tariff, get caught up to date from a busy weekend with the 10 things to keep you in the know so you can be well informed more than your friends.
1. Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Former New York City Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical condition after being admitted with an unknown illness in Florida. The 81-year-old has shared his recent health struggles in recent years after a series of health episodes.
2. Dozens Injured in Arcadia Lake Massing Shooting
At least 12 people were wounded in a mass shooting during a large party at Arcadia Lake near Oklahoma City late Sunday night. Local police are continuing their search for the suspected shooter as the number of victims may grow as more treatments are underway.
3. Trump Raises Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks to 25%
President Donald Trump has announced he will be raising tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% in the latest move in the global trade fight. This shift marks both a focus on American automakers and manufacturing while tension grows between the United States and European allies in wake of the Iran conflict.
4. U.S. to Guide "Neutral and Innocent" Ships Out of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has announced that the United States will be guiding ships not involved with the Iran conflict out of the Strait of Hormuz, with task forces already starting on the operation. This move comes after Trump received and is reviewing a 14-point plan from Iran to find a resolution to the conflict.
5. Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Infrastructure and "Shadow Fleet"
Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes targeting Russian Oil infrastructure that includes a Baltic Sea port tied to Moscow's "shadow fleet." This war now shifts towards similarities between U.S.-Iran, where energy revenues have become the center of attacks.
6. DOT Sec. Duffy Blames Spirit Airlines Collapse on Biden-Buttigieg
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is blaming the collapse of Spirit Airlines on the failed JetBlue merger on the Biden administration and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The collapse of the airline company now leaves over 17,000 unexpectedly unemployed.
7. Man Arrested After "Disberance" at Trump Golf Course
A man was arrested at President Trump's National Doral golf club in Miami after disruptive behavior at a security screening. He refused to comply with a Secret Service agent, even making physical contact, he was later charged with disorderly conduct and resisting with violence.
8. Drugmakers Signals "Chaos" in Abortion Pill Fight
Several drugmakers are filing for an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in order to block a ruling that would create stricter rules on abortion pills by making them illegal to be delivered through mail. The companies argue the decision would limit access to medication for those who need it.
9. Virus Outbreak Hits Cruise Ship Off African Coast
Three people have died and several more are sick after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship traveling through the Atlantic near Cape Verde in Africa. Health officials say one patient is in intensive care while others with symptoms are being treated.
10. Kentucky Derby Win Leads to History
Golden Tempo secured a legendary upset at the 152nd Kentucky Derby as trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win at Churchill Downs. The horse surged late to edge out early favorites to find itself on top of the podium.
