0:00
We start the day's other headlines in Texas.
0:03
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at an Austin bar this weekend as a potential
0:09
The accused shooter, a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, was wearing a sweatshirt with
0:14
an Iranian flag design and the words, property of Allah.
0:18
At least two people were killed and 14 injured when he allegedly opened fire from a car window
0:24
shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday.
0:27
Law enforcement said today they're working with federal officials to determine a motive
0:31
and whether there are any direct ties to the U.S. war in Iran.
0:35
We're thinking about events and what's occurring in the country as well.
0:39
And so in addition to the fact that this was a huge complex scene, we're calling in
0:44
those federal partners to take a look at that as well.
0:47
Police shot and killed the gunmen with the mayor of Austin saying their quick response
0:52
helped to prevent further bloodshed.
0:55
The Supreme Court today seemed to lean towards loosening a federal law that bars drug users
1:02
During oral arguments, both liberal and conservative justices appear to support a Texas
1:07
man who argued he shouldn't have been charged with a crime because he owns a gun and uses
1:12
It's the same law that led to Hunter Biden's conviction in 2024 before he was pardoned
1:18
by his father, then President Joe Biden.
1:21
Critics fear such a ruling could put guns in the hands of serious drug users.
1:25
A decision is expected by the end of June.
1:28
In New York today, a court battle got underway that could have a major impact on the music
1:34
The Justice Department claims that concert giant Live Nation is running an illegal monopoly
1:40
after merging with rival ticket master in 2010.
1:43
Officials claim the combined company uses its power to limit competition and drive up ticket
1:49
Live Nation denies this, saying that the market is more competitive than officials have claimed.
1:54
The lawsuit was filed during the Biden administration in 2024, making this a rare instance of the
1:59
Trump DOJ following through on a Biden-era case.
2:03
The trial is expected to last at least a month.
2:07
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to abandon its efforts to target a number
2:11
of law firms seen as foes of the president, that's according to multiple media outlets
2:16
and represents a dramatic U-turn for the government.
2:19
The Justice Department is expected to drop its appeals in four cases after the firm successfully
2:25
sued to have punishing measures against them blocked.
2:28
The order signed by President Trump last year would have severely hampered their ability
2:32
to do their work, sending shivers through the industry.
2:35
A number of firms struck deals with the administration, rather than fight back.
2:40
French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will increase the size of its nuclear
2:45
arsenal for the first time in decades.
2:48
Speaking at a military base that hosts his country's nuclear-armed submarines, Macron
2:53
also said France will temporarily allow the deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allies
2:58
like the UK, Germany, and Poland.
3:01
His announcement comes amid growing concerns about Russian military aggression and ongoing
3:06
political tensions with Washington.
3:09
To be free, one must be feared, and to be feared, one must be powerful.
3:16
This increase in our arsenal attests to this.
3:23
As for our American allies, their recent national security and defense strategy shows
3:27
a rearrangement of American priorities and a strong encouragement for Europe to take
3:31
more direct care of its own security.
3:35
France currently has fewer than 300 nuclear warheads, which ranks it fourth worldwide and
3:40
far behind the likes of the U.S. and Russia.
3:43
Macron did not signal how many more France will be adding, but it will be the first increase
3:48
since, at least, 1992.
3:51
Officials in South Sudan say at least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a remote
3:57
village in the country's far north.
3:59
The attack took place yesterday in Abynon County near the Sudan border.
4:03
Local officials say 90 civilians were killed, including women and children.
4:08
The U.S. UN mission in South Sudan says that some 1,000 people sought shelter at its base
4:14
The killings are part of an escalating wave of violence between forces loyal to the current
4:18
president and those backing an opposition leader, putting the country on the verge of an
4:25
Don Wall Street today stalks race their earlier losses to end largely unchanged.
4:30
The Dow Jones industrial average posted a modest loss of just 73 points.
4:35
The Nasdaq managed a small gain of around 80 points.
4:38
The S&P 500 closed the day, roughly flat.
4:45
This is the PBS News out from the David M. Rubenstein studio at WETA in Washington, headquarters
