3 Things To Know Today

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1 AG Files To Release Trump Search Warrant, Trump Now “Encouraging” Release

Attorney General Merrick Garland is addressing the raid on former President Trump's home in Palm Beach, Florida. Going before the cameras, Garland announced that the Department of Justice is filed a motion to make more information public. While he said he couldn’t provide any further information regarding the "basis of the search," he did confirm that he “personally” approved the raid. It's been widely reported that FBI agents converged on Mar-a-Lago Monday in a search for classified documents that Trump took with him when he left the White House last year. Despite reports to the contrary, Garland maintains that Trump’s attorney was on scene as agents collected material. But that was yesterday afternoon. Overnight? Mr. Trump announced that he's not opposed to the release of documents. In a statement on Truth Social, he said he's actually “encouraging” it. Trump called Monday's raid of his home "unAmerican, unwarranted, and unnecessary." Public statement aside, the federal judge hearing the D-O-J’s motion has set a deadline of 3pm today for Trump to officially decide whether he will oppose the move.

2 Suspect In Cincinnati FBI Incident Is Dead

An armed man suspected of trying to break into the FBI's Cincinnati field office today is dead, following a law enforcement pursuit and standoff. Lieutenant Nathan Dennis with the Ohio State Highway Patrol says hours were spent trying to negotiate with the suspect. In the process, the man allegedly fired at officers and their returned fire. Officials say the man posted his intentions online. Multiple outlets identified the suspect as Ricky Shiffer, who reportedly fired a nail gun and brandished an AR-15 style rifle before leading police on a chase and subsequent standoff until his death. In recent days, an account appearing to belong to Shiffer posted that if no one hears from him it's because he tried attacking the FBI. His account also posted a "call to arms" to the public. It's been suggested that his 'attack' was in response to the FBI raid on President Trump's Florida home.

3 The CDC Eased Guidelines and Conceded Covid Is "Here to Stay"

After two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, a new poll found two in five Americans feel like life is more or less back to normal. And this news might make even more people feel that way. The CDC loosened its guidelines yesterday and no longer recommends things like social distancing and quarantines in most cases. One official conceded it's now obvious that covid is, quote, "here to stay."  The director of the CDC already said that was LIKELY true back in March. Basically, they think the weaker variants will start to come and go, more like the flu. They say the situation isn't nearly as dire now that most people are vaccinated, or have some immunity from past infections. We've also gotten better at treating it. One disease expert said the CDC is basically acknowledging that most people are OVER all the restrictions.So the new guidelines are supposed to reflect that. Here are three big shifts in what they now recommend . . . 1.No need to quarantine if you've been exposed, unless you have symptoms. They said that for vaccinated people in December. Now they're saying it for everyone. Instead, wear a mask for ten days, and test on Day 5. You SHOULD still isolate if you have symptoms though. If you test positive, isolate for at least five days . . . stay away from high-risk people for ten . . . and if your symptoms come back, start at Day Zero again. 2. Kids don't have to isolate just because they've been exposed. And routine testing at schools isn't necessary anymore unless there's an outbreak. Those are big ones as back-to-school season kicks off.


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