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‘Parole in place’: In the coming months, the Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship, the White House announced Tuesday. Senior administration officials say the “Parole in Place” program could impact an upwards of half a million immigrants. What to know >
Eligibility: To qualify, officials say an immigrant must have lived in the U.S. for 10 years as of Monday and be married to a U.S. citizen. If a qualifying immigrant’s application is approved, they would then have three years to apply for a green card. In the meantime, they would receive a temporary work permit and be shielded from deportation. The plan would also allow a pathway for stepchildren of those U.S. citizens in the country illegally and under 21 years old. Read more >
DACA anniversary: The Tuesday morning announcement comes amid the 12-year anniversary celebration of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which Biden will celebrate at the White House later in the day with immigrant advocacy and Latino leaders. The latest >
Executive action: The move comes after President Joe Biden announced a series of executive actions earlier this month that would limit the flow of migrant illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. The changes allow the administration to close the border between legal ports of entry if migrant crossings reach a certain level. The crackdown angered the same groups Tuesday’s new measure appears to be designed to please. Details >
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Watch: NewsNation got a rare inside look at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s squad of federal law enforcement officers who are responsible for sniffing out, tracking down and arresting fugitives and convicts who threaten America’s national security, public safety and border integrity. For two days, NewsNation cameras were given the perspective of riding along with the team of officers to see the risks associated with these missions and the precision it takes to get the job done. Watch the full ride-along experience >
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Hot, hot, hot: Extreme heat alerts are continuing for tens of millions of people in the U.S. on Tuesday. The National Weather Service said the dangerous and long duration heat wave is expected to stretch from Iowa to Maine into at least Friday. Last year, the U.S. saw the most heat waves, consisting of abnormally hot weather lasting more than two days, since 1936. Officials across multiple cities are warning residents to take precautions. Read more >
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Boeing hearing: Boeing CEO David Calhoun is scheduled to appear before U.S. lawmakers Tuesday and take questions about the company’s plan to fix its manufacturing issues. The hearing marks the first appearance before Congress by Calhoun or any other high-ranking Boeing official since a panel blew out of a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. No one was hurt in the incident, but the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are conducting separate investigations. Read more >
Prepared remarks: In Calhoun’s remarks prepared for the hearing, he said: “Our culture is far from perfect, but we are taking action and making progress. We are taking comprehensive action today to strengthen safety and quality.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a Boeing critic who chairs the committee holding Tuesday’s hearing, said he’s heard similar promises before, when Boeing was reeling from deadly crashes in 2018 in Indonesia and 2019 in Ethiopia. “Five years ago, Boeing made a promise to overhaul its safety practices and culture. That promise proved empty, and the American people deserve an explanation,” Blumenthal said. The latest >
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Titan submersible: Tuesday marks one year since the Titan submersible vanished on its way to the Titanic wreckage site, and questions remain about the implosion. The search for the submersible created by OceanGate captured the world’s attention, and all five people on board died. Full breakdown >
The investigation: Last week, Coast Guard officials said they would not be ready to release the results of their investigation into the Titan submersible by Tuesday, and a public hearing to discuss their findings will likely not happen for at least two more months. They called the investigation a “complex and ongoing effort.” What to know >
Titan victims: The Titan submersible implosion killed OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush; two members of a prominent Pakistani family, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood; British adventurer Hamish Harding; and Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet. A remembrance ceremony is expected to be held this week in Portugal. Read more >
Submersible missteps: The CEO of OceanGate overstated how far along the project was and lied about issues with the vessel’s hull, a recent Wired investigation revealed. Concerns about the Titan go back at least to 2016. Take a closer look >
Deep-sea exploration: The implosion is not stopping deep-sea exploration. The Georgia-based company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic plans to visit the wreckage in July using remotely operated vehicles, and a real estate billionaire from Ohio has said he will go the shipwreck in a two-person submersible in 2026. The latest >
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Story of survival: Elizabeth Smart was 14 years old when she was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City bedroom in 2002. She was found nine months after her abduction. Over two decades later, Smart is married and a mother of three. She has found peace and purpose in helping others as an advocate for victims. Read more >
Watch: Smart hosted an exclusive hour of NewsNation’s “Banfield” on Monday, revealing intimate details about her kidnapping story as well as connecting with other survivors. She’s joining NewsNation again Tuesday evening. How to watch >
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Rachel Morin case: Rachel Morin’s mother, Patty, told NewsNation’s “CUOMO” the arrest in her daughter’s killing is not “going to change the outcome” but their family will “work towards a resolution in the grief.” Watch >
The suspect: Police arrested Victor Martinez Hernandez in connection with the killing of Morin, a Maryland mother of five, nearly a year after her body was found on a popular hiking trail. Hernandez, 23, had illegally crossed the border into the U.S. in February 2023, after allegedly killing another young woman in El Salvador a month earlier, according to authorities. Hernandez was found and arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is awaiting extradition to Maryland. The latest >
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Benefits slashed? Social Security recipients could see their benefits cut by hundreds of dollars a month in roughly a decade if Congress doesn’t make changes. The combined trust funds that Social Security relies on to pay out benefits are expected to be depleted in 2035. At that point, just 83% of benefits would be payable. As of January 2024, the average monthly benefit is $1,907, so a 17% cut would reduce the typical check to $1,583 — $324 less per month or $3,888 per year. See what Congress can do >
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Study: In searching for signs of intelligent life in outer space, a new study suggests humans may not be alone. The research by the Royal Astronomical Society specifically looks at the theory around Dyson spheres. It found at least seven stars might be surrounded by alleged alien structures. Read more >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden host an event at the White House marking the 12th anniversary of DACA, where the president is set to announce his “parole in place” executive action. Russian President Vladimir Putin visits North Korea.
NASA and Boeing hold a teleconference to discuss the upcoming return of the Starliner flight crew test.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Michael Lee Evans, a Texas man arrested last year in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in his luggage.
A Senate hearing on the origins of COVID-19 is set for Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci publishes his memoir “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who killed five people and injured 19 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is prepared to plead guilty to federal hate crime charges Tuesday.
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Washington state is opening up law enforcement jobs to thousands of immigrants who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. What to know >
A blog published an account by a woman who says she was sexually abused as a child by Robert Morris, founder of a Texas megachurch and a former spiritual adviser for former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. The latest >
The brother of a retired California deputy who has been missing for over a week on a Greek island is frustrated at the lack of assistance from authorities in the search efforts. Watch the interview >
While the Kansas City Chiefs’ 14.8-carat Super Bowl rings are a sparkling reminder of football’s greatest accomplishment, fans quickly noticed an issue when images surfaced online: The $40,000 ring has a typo. Take a look >
Nearly 30 people were trapped upside down on an Oregon amusement park ride for 25 minutes, hanging at 50 feet. Hear from someone who was on the ride >
A man was detained after police say he got into a Virginia elementary school and barricaded himself in a bathroom with students inside. The investigation >
The FBI is hunting for a man who brought a small child along with him during a bank robbery in Texas. Latest developments >
The state of Maine is asking people to submit designs for a new state flag, with the winner being put up for a vote in November. Details >
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