Julie Su's nomination to lead the Labor Department is back in the Senate for confirmation after languishing last year. LA Times

VOA VIEW: She should not be approved.

An FBI analyst testified Monday that Alec Baldwin's "Rust" prop gun was functioning when he received it. Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial will begin with jury selection July 9. LA Times

Tattoos are a trendy way to decorate your body, but a new study reveals that the inks used in the process often contain unlisted substances that could cause health problems Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Tattoos are not a smart way to safety.

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President Joe Biden will meet next month with members of the 1.3-million member International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest unions that remains undecided in the 2024 presidential election, the union said Tuesday. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Trump will get many of the members.

House Speaker Mike Johnson was "very optimistic" after Tuesday's meeting with President Joe Biden and the other three top Congressional leaders that a government shutdown will be averted before Friday's deadline. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Johnson better not cave in on the border.

NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found a galaxy in the early universe from about 11.5 billion years ago that is so massive, it should not exist, challenging the standard model of cosmology. Newsmax

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, vowed to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress if he does not produce review documents relating to the Biden administration's "catastrophic withdrawal" from Afghanistan. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: As he should.

The heavy vehicles were flung into the water as part of what is known as "dead-load" testing. New York Post

Hundreds of American children were poisoned last year. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Good job Biden.

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A judge wants to hear more from a key witness as he weighs whether Fani T. Willis, the prosecutor who brought the case, has a disqualifying conflict of interest. New York Times

VOA VIEW: He should dismiss the case.

A high school teacher complains that students watch Netflix on their phones during class; a chemistry teacher says students use gambling apps to place bets during the school day. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: They should be banned.

The federal government's appeal of a ruling against its bump stock ban goes to the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Washington Times

Most employees at an Alabama Mercedes plant have signed union cards with the United Auto Workers, the union announced Tuesday. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The cars will go up.

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Americans are spending more money on food than they have in 30 years​ and Kellogg's has a solution to that: eat cereal for dinner. CBS

VOA VIEW: It might be a good suggestion.

In its battle against the fentanyl epidemic, the DEA is intensifying crackdowns on pill press usage, crucial in the illicit production of fentanyl-laced pills. The agency is now putting e-commerce platforms on notice to regulate sales under existing laws to avoid facing legal action. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

Donald Trump Jr. received a letter containing a white powdery substance at his Florida home on Monday afternoon. CBS

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Ruth Gottesman's monumental $1 billion contribution to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine marks a groundbreaking moment, ensuring free tuition for both present and future students. CBS

Retirement 401(k) account balances bounced back in 2023 to the highest level in nearly two years. CNBC

France's suggestion that Ukraine's allies had not "ruled out" sending ground troops into Ukraine has caused indignation and outrage in Russia. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It might cause Russia to reconsider its tactics.

Congress is scrambling to negotiate a spending deal to avert a full government shutdown on March 8. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Republicans have to play hard ball.

The U.S. Army is slashing about 5% – or 24,000 – of its force in an effort to restructure the service to be better prepared for future wars. FOX News

VOA VIEW: This is not a smart move - conceding to bad management.

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A judge has determined that Nathan Wade’s former law partner and divorce lawyer must tell the court what he knows about the special prosecutor’s relationship with District Attorney Fani Willis. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Bad news for Willis.

A White House meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders is set for Tuesday with another threat of a partial government shutdown looming. UPI

The White House said on Tuesday it will make $1.7 billion in commitments for the Biden administration's campaign to address hunger and build healthier communities around the country. UPI

VOA VIEW: More vote buying.

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Family Dollar Stores has pleaded guilty to storing food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics in a rodent-infested warehouse that shipped products to hundreds of stores across six states. UPI

VOA VIEW: Madness!

President Joe Biden told reporters Monday that an Israel-Hamas cease-fire is "close," saying he hopes to see a Gaza cease-fire "by next Monday." UPI

VOA VIEW: Biden untrue hype.

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