Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 May, 2022
Why you could now get snapped driving while on your phone, New Zealand ups its support for Ukraine and what’s behind recent drive-by shootings in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 May, 2022
PM jets to the US but why she might not meet the President, how a tight job market is impacting salaries and what an Albanese win means for NZ in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
US mass shooting: Echoes of Christchurch spark calls for change
Atrocity spurs calls for NZ to teach critical thinking, punish tech company 'enablers'.
Opinion: Meghan running for president would be Trump's dream come true
Meghan's bid for the White House shouldn't be discounted, but it would end in disaster.
Explainer: What would the end of Roe v Wade mean for abortion in the US?
New York Times: If Roe is overturned, it's estimated that 24 states will ban abortion.
Biden blasts 'radical' Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
Supreme Court justices respond to outrage by launching probe into who leaked the decision.
'Stop hitting on me': Elon Musk's bizarre response to US politician
Musk was quick to respond to a perceived dig by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Judge finds Donald Trump in contempt in legal fight
A judge has set in motion $10,000 daily fines for the former US President.
Donald Trump, Dr Oz and the Republicans' midterm dilemma
Financial Times: Candidates are still courting Trump. But are voters as enamoured?
Joe Biden mocked for shaking hands with thin air after speech
Republicans have been quick to point out the US President's latest gaffe.
Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
The man claimed he was only "following presidential orders" from Donald Trump.
Trump jnr text shows ideas to overturn 2020 election
Trump jnr's text to the White House chief of staff was sent two days after election day.
Donald Trump: I regret not marching on the US Capitol
Former president teases return to White House, saying things are "boring" in his absence.
'This is a Jesus movement': The growing religious fervour in the American right
New York Times: Rituals of Christian worship have become embedded in conservative rallies.
Eight-hour gap in Trump's records on day of riot
White House phone records absent from 11am-7pm on day of Capitol insurrection.
Joe Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
It comes more than 100 years after such legislation was first proposed.
How did the most serious legal case against Donald Trump unravel?
Financial Times: Last June, it looked like the ex-president was in trouble. Not any more.
US and Australia boost military co-operation to counter China
Financial Times: China is spending up large on space and high-tech weapons.
Explainer: What banning Russian oil means for global energy markets
Financial Times: The fallout depends on how much further sanctions go, analysts say.
Capitol siege committee lays out potential criminal charges against Trump
New York Times: US House committee says it has evidence indicating fraud and obstruction.
Cold War 2.0: Inside the world's new nuclear war games
Suddenly, the spectre of weapons able to wipe out millions hangs over the globe again.
A Kennedy's crusade against Covid vaccines anguishes family and friends
New York Times: The son and namesake of RFK has become an unimaginably polarising figure.
Sanctions target Putin's inner circle as Ukraine says 'army is ready'
New York Times: The EU hits back at Russia's elite with travel bans, asset freezes.
Piece by piece, Russia's rationale for a Ukraine invasion is put in place
New York Times: A furious propaganda war sets the scene for the real thing.
Trump's White House visitor logs to be released
Trump's claim of executive privilege fails - his visitors on day of riot will be revealed.
MAGA money train: How Donald Trump's raking it in post-presidency
New York Times: $20k party tickets, $50 hats - in Trump world, everything's for sale.
Peter Thiel quits Meta's board to back Trump-aligned candidates
New York Times: The billionaire has become one of the Republican Party's largest donors.
'He is wrong': Mike Pence turns on Trump over false election claims
Pence has said that he had no right to overturn the election, despite Trump's claims.
Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party faces new strains
New York Times: 56% of Republicans now say they're loyal to the party over Trump.
First black woman justice on high court 'long overdue', Biden says
Biden has affirmed his pledge to nominate the first black woman to the Supreme Court.
As the West prepares for war, Ukraine's leaders play down Russia threat
New York Times: Mixed messages confuse the picture as military buildup continues.
Unvaccinated Sarah Palin tests positive
The ex-Alaska governor last month said she'd get vaccinated 'over my dead body'.
Biden to ask for patience as he works through to-do list
Biden to explain to Americans the struggle that lies ahead.
Can Hillary Clinton make a 2024 comeback?
As Biden's ratings continue to drop, a rematch of Clinton vs Trump might be on the cards.