Tuesday Afternoon Update: Latest On Tucker Carlson, Biden 2024, WHO Warns About Sudanese Biolab

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Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Hire Same Lawyer

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have both left their respective networks and have reportedly hired the same powerhouse lawyer, Bryan Freedman. While no official lawsuit has been announced, Freedman has a track record of helping TV hosts secure millions from their former networks. Freedman’s other clients include Vin Diesel, Quentin Tarantino, and Mariah Carey.

Biden Announces 2024 Re-Election Bid

President Biden has officially announced his intention to run for re-election in 2024. Despite a rocky first term and low approval ratings, Biden has been widely expected to announce his bid. However, even some senior Democrats are warning that his age, 82 at the start of a second term, will be an issue in this election. Representative James Clyburn has urged Biden to “show the energy that he’s been showing over the past several months.”

White House to Veto GOP Debt Limit Plan

The White House has stated that it “strongly opposes” the Limit, Save, Grow Act proposed by House Republicans and would veto it if it were to reach the president’s desk. The GOP’s proposal seeks to address the debt limit by rescinding unspent COVID funds and instituting stricter work requirements for social programs. President Biden has said he will not negotiate.

WHO Warns of Dangerous Situation in Sudan

The World Health Organization is warning that fighters in Sudan have taken control of a biolab full of dangerous virus samples. The WHO has not confirmed which side is occupying the lab, but it is now considered “extremely, extremely dangerous.” Both sides in the conflict have agreed to a 72-hour truce orchestrated by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Ukraine Begins Counteroffensive Against Russia

According to a new report, Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive against Russia has begun with troops entering the Russian-occupied region of Kherson. The goal of this massive movement of troops and weapons is to disrupt Russia’s control of the Crimean peninsula. It is unclear when the troops will advance further.

Jury Selection Begins in Trump Defamation Case

Jury selection has begun in a trial over E. Jean Carroll’s claim that former President Trump raped her nearly three decades ago in a department store dressing room. Trump has long denied the allegations. While this is a civil case with no threat of jail time, it comes on the heels of a Manhattan indictment for alleged hush money payments to a porn star and a potential indictment later this summer over election fraud claims.

Bud Light Sales Plummet After Marketing Partnership

Bud Light’s sales have plummeted since the beer brand’s marketing partnership with trans-identifying influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Sales fell 17% in dollars and 21% in volume in the week that ended April 15. At least two high-ranking employees at the beer company have been placed on leave as Bud Light undergoes “internal changes.”