A shooting near Florida State University’s Student Union resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, was shot by responders and hospitalized. He is the son of a sheriff’s deputy and had access to his mother’s weapons. The campus has been secured. The victims’ identities have not been released. (ABC News)
A federal judge has ruled that Google has unlawfully established “monopoly power” in its web advertising business, supporting the DOJ in a significant case against the tech giant. This marks the US government’s second court victory over Google in less than a year. The ruling highlights the potential for significant penalties and business changes for Google. (CNN)
President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and called for his removal, after Powell spoke about the negative economic impacts of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs at a conference. Powell, appointed by Trump in 2018, has stated that the president does not have the authority to dismiss him, as the Federal Reserve operates with independence. (UPI)
The Trump administration is proposing to defund Head Start, impacting over half a million needy children’s early education and child care. The 64-page budget draft aims for major cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services. The proposal emphasizes returning education control to states and increasing parental influence, but Congress has the final say. (AP)
The Texas House approved a contentious bill for school choice, allowing public funds for private school tuition. The measure includes taxpayer-funded education savings accounts for eligible families, with varying amounts for different student groups. Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised the passing of the bill, while Democrats criticized it as “welfare for the rich.” (CBS News)
