U.S. and Philippines to Build 4,000-Acre Tech Hub Under Pax Silica Initiative 
Trump Pushes for Lebanon-Israel Dialogue Amid Renewed Hezbollah Conflict 
Russia Unleashes Massive Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukraine, Killing Civilians 
China Navigates Diplomatic Tightrope Between Iran Peace Efforts and Trump Summit 
Chile's Kast Unveils 40-Point Economic Reform Package to Boost Growth 
Myanmar Grants Amnesty to Over 4,000 Prisoners Under New President Min Aung Hlaing 
IMF and World Bank Resume Ties with Venezuela, Opening Door to Billions in Funding 
France and Britain Lead 40-Nation Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz 
Brazil's Former Intelligence Chief Alexandre Ramagem Released from U.S. Immigration Custody 
Trump Warns Iran on Nuclear Weapons Amid Ongoing Feud with Pope Leo 
Iran-Lebanon War: Ceasefire Reached as U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Nuclear Deal 
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Attempting to Block Hawaii's Climate Case Against Oil Giants 
Ukraine Advances With Drone-Infantry Warfare Model, Reclaims Territory in the South 
Russia Launches Deadly Missile and Drone Strikes Across Ukraine, Killing Three Including a Child 
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Exit Federal Government at End of May 
House Republicans Near Deal on FISA Extension with Limited Reforms 
Justice Jackson Slams Supreme Court's Growing Use of Shadow Docket 
This week, former Vice President Walter Mondale passed away at the age of 93. Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement honoring her predecessor and extending her condolences to Mondale’s family.
Harris released a statement through the White House honoring the life and career of Mondale, who, until this week, was the oldest living vice president. Mondale served as vice president to Jimmy Carter and was also a Democratic presidential nominee, making history at the time as having chosen Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate. Harris recalled how she was able to speak with Mondale before he passed and extended her condolences to Mondale’s loved ones.
“Vice President Mondale was so generous with his wit and wisdom over the years. I was able to speak with him just a few days ago and thank him for his service and his steadfastness. I will miss him dearly, and my heart is with his family today. I hope they find comfort in knowing that he is with his beloved wife, Joan, and daughter, Eleanor, now -- and that his legacy will live on in all of us,” said Harris in the statement.
In other news, Harris also weighed in on the verdict by the jury in Minneapolis in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the white police officer responsible for killing George Floyd, sparking Black Lives Matter protests all over the country. Chauvin pleaded guilty on all three charges of second-degree manslaughter and second and third-degree murder.
Speaking to CNN’s Dana Bash from the White House, Harris said that despite the verdict, Chauvin’s conviction would not erase the trauma that Black people have suffered for generations. Harris said that the conviction is only a “piece of it.” Harris previously reiterated that there should be consequences for people that break the law and to hold them accountable for doing so.
White House officials have revealed that Joe Biden is currently consulting with top advisers and Harris regarding the possible aftermath of the trials. They shared that Biden is seeking the best way to respond to the many possible outcomes. Harris did not disclose her private counsel to Biden on the matter.
