Top tech executives faced tough questions during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on child internet safety, with only two supporting the Kids Online Safety Act, leading to an unproductive legislative day. The US attributes the drone attack in Jordan to Tehran's Islamic Resistance group, prompting concerns of retaliatory actions and increasing tensions. The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates at 5.4% to curb inflation. Elon Musk is denied a $55 billion Tesla compensation package after a Delaware judge rules against his entitlement. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is impeached by the House Homeland Security Committee for mishandling the southwestern border. A trucker convoy, self-referred as "God’s Army," plans peaceful assemblies at the Texas border amid social media posts calling for violence over immigration policies. Ralph Celentano III is sentenced to six years in prison for assaulting a police officer during the January 6th Capitol riot.

Must Know News:

Online Child Safety Hearing

  1. Senate hearing highlights: Lawmakers grill CEOs from TikTok, X and Meta about online child safety
  2. Senate Hearing Called Upon Tech CEO's to Protect Children Online: Live Updates - The New York Times

Response to Iran’s Drone Attack

  1. Israel-Hamas War, Iran Live News: U.S. Weighs Response to Drone Strike - The New York Times
  2. Israel-Hamas war live updates: U.S. readies weeks of retaliatory strikes against Iran-linked targets

Federal Reserve Interest Rates

  1. Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as consumer confidence improves, inflation slows
  2. Live updates | Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren't imminent

Other Notable News:

Musk Not Entitled to Tesla Compensation Package

  1. Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55 billion, judge rules

Homeland Security Secretary Impeached

  1. House Panel Approves Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas

Texas Trucker Convoy Calls for Civil War

  1. Some supporters of a far-right convoy headed to the Texas border are calling for civil war

Jan. 6th Rioter Sentenced to 6 Years

  1. Man Who Pushed Officer Over Ledge on Jan. 6 Is Sentenced to Six Years

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