RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan as Running Mate; Schwarzenegger’s Emotional Health Update – Mar. 26

Good evening, everyone. Welcome to NTD tonight. I'm David Lam setting in for David Zhang. Here's a preview of some of today's top stories A cargo ship rammed into a bridge in Baltimore what we know so far on the collapse and rescue efforts The Chinese Communist Party interferes with a New York based performing arts company We'll take a closer look at the CCP's history of attacks Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy jr. Reveals his running mate will bring you the details First up a bridge collapsed in Baltimore, Maryland overnight Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency Rescue operations are underway for people who were on the bridge and fell into the water. Here's the latest situation National Transportation Safety Board officials are now investigating the cargo ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge The ship took out the main support columns and caused it to collapse around 1 30 a.m. Tuesday Emergency responders say at least seven people were missing and two were rescued from the water Sonar has also detected cars in the water to help with the rescue efforts The FAA established a no-fly zone around the Francis Scott Key Bridge Drones are also not allowed to operate. We're talking about a deep channel port It's 40 50 feet of water strong currents. The weather is windy The water is cold And so we certainly worry about those who are in the water not to mention the fall from the bridge For folks who we know we know that there were individuals working on the bridge We are still investigating what happened, but we are quickly gathering details the preliminary investigation Points to an accident. We haven't seen any credible evidence of a terrorist attack Our administration is working closely with leaders from all levels of government and society To respond to this crisis the cargo ship that rammed into the bridge is Singaporean The ship's company says all 22 crew members on board are accounted for and there are no injuries The company's will fully cooperate with US officials Singapore's Port Authority says it's in contact with the US Coast Guard and the ship's company and will also cooperate in the investigation Led by NTSB. Now, let's take a look at other top headlines The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a major case involving abortion pills The Biden administration wants to preserve broad access to the abortion pill Mephistopheles stone the FDA gave its opening statement Millions of Americans have used mythopristone to safely in their pregnancies Respondents may not agree with that choice But that doesn't give them article 3 standing or a legal basis to upend the regulatory scheme at the outset Respondents lack standing they now concede they can't rely on a statistical theory of injury like the lower courts did Instead they have to identify a specific doctor who faces imminent harm The Biden administration is appealing a lower courts ruling that would limit how Mephistopheles stone is prescribed and distributed For medical associations and for doctors who oppose abortion brought the challenge to Mephistopheles stone in Texas After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 Medication based abortion has become the most common method of ending pregnancies in the United States They now account for more than 60% of abortions Hundreds of protesters from both sides of the abortion debate gathered outside the Supreme Court as justices hear the case Former president Donald Trump's truth social company just went public today and the trading started with a bang the stock under the ticker symbol of DJT Surged about 56% at the open to $78 and the shares created such a frenzy that Nasdaq briefly halted its trading just two minutes after it began for the day Trump media shares have since stabilized at around $70 marking a 40% increase from Monday's close The company is currently valued at 13 billion dollars and Trump's holding is worth about 6 billion But likely Trump is not allowed to sell any of his shares during the first six months lockup period Truth social is doing very well. It's hot as a pistol and doing great Research firm similar web estimates that truth social had roughly 5 million active mobile and web users in February That's far below tick tocks more than 2 billion and Facebook's 3 billion But still higher than other all tech rivals like parlor yesterday Trump media CEO Devin Nunez a former House Republican said as a public company We will passionately pursue our vision to build a movement to reclaim the Internet from big tech censors CCP's sabotage campaign in America to suppress a u.s Based performing arts company the Chinese Communist Party or CCP appears to be stepping up its campaign Against Shen Yun performing arts the performing arts group says it received three bomb threats in just over a week One such threat targeted the company's headquarters in New York Two others were sent to the theaters in Costa Mesa, California and Vancouver British Columbia saying that a bomb would be detonated if the theaters didn't cancel the performance all Incidents turned out to be empty, but the FBI and Vancouver PD are currently investigating the respective cases The New York based classical Chinese dance company has been a top target of the Chinese regime since its formation in 2007 the company's website documented several incidents of tour bus tires getting slashed Which could lead to dangerous blowouts on the freeway many u.s Government officials and Chinese American associations have received letters from local Chinese consulates Pressuring them not to attend Shen Yun performances Several of Shen Yun's artists experienced CCP persecution Firsthand in China for practicing Falun Gong also known as Falun Dafa It's a meditation practice based on truthfulness compassion and forbearance but it has been persecuted in China since 1999 a Shen Yun vice president said the latest round of threats is the Chinese regime's last-ditch effort to suppress the group on u.s. soil RFK jr. Announced he's chosen Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate for his 2024 presidential bid The announcement comes as his campaign aims to get on the ballot in all 50 states Entities Jason Blair has more Just moments ago here in Oakland, California RFK jr. Announced entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his running mate Ladies and gentlemen the next vice president of the United States Nicole Shanahan Shannon who has not held public office before is the president of by a echo foundation and a California based attorney She was born in Oakland I will work with Bobby Kennedy to make America once again a country of peace a country of compassion a country that is prosperous and free and this This won't happen overnight, but I have seen miracles that the human spirit can accomplish I want Nicole to be a champion to the growing number of Millennials and Gen Z Americans who have lost faith in their future and lost their pride in our country Kennedy who changed from the Democratic Party to an independent in October has said multiple times that his goal is to be on the ballot in all 50 states However in order to accomplish this in about half the states He needs to have a running mate chosen Kennedy is on the ballot in Utah He has enough signatures to qualify to be on in New Hampshire, Hawaii and Nevada However, there's been reports that he might have to redo Nevada because he didn't have a VP chosen Kennedy does seem to be the most promising third party candidate for president a real clear politics poll showed Kennedy at 15% nationally in a three candidate race with Trump and Biden CNN polled Kennedy at 16% in Pennsylvania and 18% in Michigan in a hypothetical run against Trump Biden and Cornell West an AP NORC poll done in February said 29% of Americans didn't know enough about Kennedy to form a view Jason Blair entity news For many spring break is turning out to be a snowy one as a spring storm Continues to blanket Minnesota and parts of the upper Midwest with heavy snowfall Entities Christina Corona has more on the story The most severe aspect of the weekend storm in the Twin Cities and southern, Minnesota Seems to have passed however light to moderate snowfall persisted in areas to the north and west of the Metropolitan area Tuesday the accumulation of eight inches of snow in certain areas of the Twin Cities Led to the closure of several schools and the cancellation of a few flights at Minneapolis st. Paul International Airport This morning the heaviest I've ever lifted in my entire life I'm way too old for this and obviously we need the moisture blah blah blah. I got it I just wish it had been a little bit more spread out throughout the season Since Sunday the State Patrol has reported approximately 400 crashes resulting in over 20 injuries and at least one fatality warnings and advisories for blizzard or winter storm conditions extended across a significant portion of Minnesota and sections of Wisconsin Upper, Michigan the Dakotas, Nebraska Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas according to the National Weather Service in northern areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin Snowfall rates could reach up to two inches per hour one resident anticipated the snowstorm My birthday's at the end of April and every year I get excited Well, a lot of people get excited because they think the spring is coming in and the winter's over But since I've been little every time there's that one last snowstorm that we always get much of eastern Minnesota can expect additional snowfall accumulations But the most significant totals will be in northeast, Minnesota with many seeing about 12 inches of snow Christina Corona NTD news We'll take a short break now everybody, but here's a look at what we have for you when we come right back California plans to cut back on programs amid a looming budget deficit find out what's first on the chopping board Check your cupboards another recall has been issued for a highly popular coffee mug The NFL implements new rules to improve player safety following their annual meeting will break down What's new those stories and more coming up on NTD tonight? Welcome back to NTD tonight. I'm your host David Lam California is cutting back programs as the state grapples with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit The governor is planning to cut a program that provides fresh produce for low-income, California's amid a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall governor Gavin Newsom proposed drastically cutting the California Nutrition Incentive Program a Move that would cut off low-income Californians access to fresh fruits and vegetables It's part of a plan to cut about thirty seven point eight billion from the twenty twenty four to twenty twenty five state budget The program funded the state's market match initiative which matches CalFresh recipients spending at farmers markets up to $15 per week This means that CalFresh recipients who spend up to fifteen dollars at a local farmers market will receive an additional fifteen dollars Essentially doubling the amount of food the recipient can buy this comes as the number of food insecure households in California rose post pandemic as the cost of living increased the proposed cuts will likely impact rural farmers Who rely on weekly farmers market sales as the main source of income in an interview on California Insider Opinion? John Moorlach a former member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors said California has the largest unrestricted net deficit in the u.s there's also the large possibility that Taxes will be raised which get real awkward in a recession or in a down cycle Some people are concerned about another 2008 recession happening again Hundreds of thousands of popular Starbucks branded mugs are being recalled after customers reported hazards after using the product Entities Christina Corona tells us more about the cups Nestle USA is recalling more than 440,000 Starbucks branded metallic mugs after customers reported burns and cuts after using the product the metallic coated Ceramic mugs with the Starbucks logo were included in four gift sets sold during the 2023 holiday season the u.s Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 12 cases of mugs Overheating or breaking when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquids 10 resulting injuries Included 9 cases of severe burns and blisters on fingers or hands and one cut on a consumer's finger one injury required Medical attention the recalled mugs are the Starbucks holiday gift set with two mugs the Starbucks classic hot cocoa and mug the Starbucks peppermint and classic hot cocos and mug and the Starbucks holiday blend coffee and mug Customers can check if their mug is recalled by examining the code Located at the bottom of the mug the mugs were sold online and in stores nationwide at Target Walmart and Nexcom from November 2023 through January 2024 Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled mugs and can return product to the place of purchase or contact Nestle USA for a full refund Christina Corona entity news Hollywood actor and former, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals that he underwent a secret heart surgery earlier this week Entity's Christina Corona has more on the story Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on his podcast Arnold's pump club that last Monday I had surgery for a pacemaker and became a little bit more of a machine a pacemaker is a small battery-powered device That prevents the heart from beating too slowly Schwarzenegger said sharing the surgery goes against so much of my upbringing in Austria where nobody ever talked about medical issues Everything related to health care was kept to yourself 76 year old Schwarzenegger said he was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and inspires others with the same condition By sharing his surgery experience Schwarzenegger had undergone three heart surgeries prior He had a pulmonic valve replacement in 1997 open heart surgery to replace the aging pulmonic valve in 2018 and two years later He had surgery to replace his aortic valve which helps blood flow out of the heart to the rest of the body Scar tissue prompted his latest surgery advised by doctors due to an irregular heartbeat Schwarzenegger said he's doing well post-surgery and even attended an environmental event just days after Monday's procedure Christina Corona NTD news Shifting over to sports the NFL's annual meetings are making waves with decisions on player safety and potential kickoff adjustments Entities Carlos Reyes has more on the story today we bring you the latest developments from the NFL's annual league meetings where discussions have centered on enhancing player safety and Revitalizing key aspects of the game. Let's delve into the first major announcement the ban on the swivel hip drop tackle This technique characterized by a player grabbing an opponent twisting their hips and dropping their lower body to trap the runners legs below the knee Has raised significant concerns for player safety last season alone saw a staggering 230 instances of this tackle Representing a concerning uptick from previous years in response the league's owners have unanimously agreed to penalize such tackles with a 15-yard penalty and an Automatic first down while this decision has garnered widespread support Questions remain about its enforcement and potential impact on gameplay The NFL Players Association has expressed concerns about the consistency of officiating and the adjustments players may need to make to avoid penalties Now let's shift our focus to proposed modifications to kickoffs Despite once being a highlight of every game kickoff returns have seen a decline in recent years with just 22% of kickoffs being returned last season This decline is partly attributed to teams opting for touchbacks to minimize injury risks to address this The NFL is exploring innovative strategies to inject excitement back into kickoffs while ensuring player safety Proposed changes include adjusting player alignments and movement restrictions to reduce high-speed collisions during kickoff returns These proposals come after two years of studying the XFL's kickoff alignment and input from special team coaches coaches and owners are actively engaged in discussions recognizing the need to strike a balance between tradition and Innovation at its heart the NFL's annual meetings serve as a forum for addressing critical issues and shaping the future of football From prioritizing player safety to exploring ways to enhance gameplay The league remains dedicated to ensuring the integrity and excitement of America's favorite sport Carlos Reyes NTD news With his one-of-a-kind world-class kites one man from California has been bringing joy to his local community and beyond Entities Helen Billings. Here's more from the kite pilot Tony Jettlin from California is known as a kite man of Martinez He flies his kites locally and at kite festivals around the world and wow, are they huge? Jettlin has over 350 kites mostly aquatic animals inspired by his experience as an ocean diver in which he fell in love with the marine wildlife So what I'm flying my kite is like I'm making this giant aquarium in the sky Most recently he traveled to India for an international kite festival He was honored to be chosen to fly for the US and he received an all-expenses-paid trip There was about 160 international kite flyers Flying on this massive arena this area to fly and there were people from Soviet Union. I was right next to my friends from Ukraine Just down from the Israelis all these people from all these different countries Laughing and smiling and having fun playing with kites in the sky And there was more than once comments were made. Why can't the world leaders? Learn how to fly a kite Jettlin flies kites for enjoyment and to relieve stress. His kites have brought joy to many people with this He has received a lot of support from his community About three four years ago. I was I hurt myself while I was working hurting up drop my back I was laid up for three months And I had people sending me messages through Facebook through Media saying hey community thing to give groceries. Do you rides to the doctor? Do you need? Whatever, you know, we're here for you because you're always here for us He has flown kites in California to the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline from Denmark to China and for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, but his favorite place is at home at the Martinez marina When they asked me to fly for the 4th of July during Covid because they didn't have fireworks I had over a thousand people circumventing this field Because the community loves the kites and supports me and it's the least I could do to give back to this community. There's Some love that supported me Jettlin's advice be old-school Put down the electronics go outside and fly a kite in Martinez, California Helen billing and TD news Stay tuned for China in focus with Tiffany Meyer coming up next the Justice Department Offering up to 10 million dollars for information on seven Chinese hackers Thousands have fallen victim to their hacking campaign across the globe a list of targets White House staffers Senators Pentagon contractors and British lawmakers More details tonight coming on China in focus with Tiffany Meyer at 9 30 p.m And that's all we've got for you tonight. We'd like you to join us again on NTD tonight every weekday at 9 p.m I'm David Lam sitting in for David Zhang. Have a wonderful evening You