What you need to know as the Real ID deadline approaches
The federal government will begin enforcing the national Real ID law starting May 7. People without a real I.D. or passport can expect difficulties boarding domestic flights once the law is fully enforced, according to National Public Radio. TSA officials are planning to implement a “phased enforcement” as an attempt to avoid mass disruptions for air travel.
Trump offers ‘buy’ tip on social media hours before tariff pause that made stocks soar
Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump posted to his social media platform Truth Social, “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!DJT.” Shortly after, stocks rose up to 9.5% by the end of the day after Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his proposed tariffs. Trump’s post before the announced 90-day pause on new tariffs resulting in a market increase, raises suspicion among Trump critics of a possible “insider trading scandal,” according to AP News.
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk, claims harassment
OpenAI countersued Elon Musk on Wednesday, in response to Musk’s lawsuit against the ChatGPT creators attempt to transition from a non-profit to a for-profit business model. The lawsuit filed by OpenAI cites harassment by Musk and requests actions be taken to prevent Musk from any “further unlawful and unfair actions,” according to Reuters News. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that Musk’s actions are an attempt to slow down OpenAI’s transition and seize control of the company’s innovations for his personal benefit
Greenland military base chief fired for ‘undermining’ Vance
Col Susannah Meyers, head of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, has been fired. U.S. military’s Space Operations Command said the actions have been taken due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead.” Col Meyers termination comes following an email she sent distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s spending on security. Col Meyers actions were seen as “undermining” of U.S. leadership by a Pentagon spokesman who went on to say such things would not be tolerated, according to BBC News.
