3 Things To Know Today

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1 Kansas City Chiefs' Rally Shooting Result Of "Dispute Between Several People"

New information continues to surface as the investigation in Kansas City continues. At a press conference yesterday, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves updated the number of victims of the mass shooting at Wednesday’s parade and celebration in honor of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win. Graves said that the death toll remained at one, radio DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, but the number of injured victims had risen to 22. “At least half our victims are under the age of 16,” Graves said, with the oldest victim being 47. Graves said yesterday that the shooting “appeared to be a dispute between several people” that had “no nexus to terrorism.” The three people being held in connection with the shooting hadn’t been charged as of last night, with one being released after it was determined they weren’t involved in the shooting. The other two people, who police aren’t referring to as suspects, are juveniles according to Graves.

2 White House Confirms That Russia Has "Troubling" Anti-Satellite Weapon

After a day of speculation, the White House revealed details on the security threat facing America. Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, put out a public statement Wednesday asking the administration to declassify details about a “national security threat” related to a “destabilizing foreign military capability.” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed during a White House press briefing yesterday that Russia was developing a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon but stressed that it can’t be used to attack any targets on Earth. “First, this is not an active capability that’s been deployed and though Russia’s pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone’s safety.” Congressional leaders in the House, referred to as the “Gang of Four,” were briefed by Sullivan yesterday on the Russian threat. In response to the uproar started by Turner on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Russian news agencies that ‘it’s obvious that Washington is trying to force Congress to vote on the aid bill by hook or by crook,” then added, “Let’s see what ruse the White House will use.” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said yesterday that the type of anti-satellite weapon being discussed would violate the international Outer Space Treaty, which over 130 countries have signed…including Russia. Kirby declined to comment on whether the weapon is nuclear-capable.

3 Putin Says Another Biden Term Is Better For Russia

Not all endorsements are equally welcome during an election year. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that his country would rather see the “more experienced, predictable person” win the US presidential race, referring to President Joe Biden. Putin also said during the interview, conducted by Russian propagandist reporter Pavel Zarubin, that criticisms of Biden’s ability to continue as president didn’t match his experience dealing with the President. The White House’s response to the praise from the Kremlin? White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said yesterday, “Mr. Putin should stay out of America’s elections.”


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