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Moon Rocket Leaks, Trump Caves, and Secret Dens Uncovered

National News Roundup: Rocket Fueling Issues, Drug Dens Uncovered, and Legal Disputes

A hydrogen leak disrupted a fueling test for NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Monday, casting doubt on the mission's launch readiness, according to CBS News. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, officials revealed the discovery of nine secret drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores, Fox News reported last Thursday. In legal news, former CNN host Don Lemon discussed his arrest with Jimmy Kimmel, suggesting the Trump DOJ sought to "embarrass" him, also according to Fox News. Separately, The New York Times reported that former President Trump dropped his demand for a $200 million payment from Harvard in negotiations, and Jeannine Pirro, then U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, threatened jail time for lawful gun owners traveling to D.C. with firearms.

The Artemis II mission faced a setback when a hydrogen leak occurred at the base of the rocket during a "wet dress" rehearsal at the Kennedy Space Center, CBS News stated. Engineers managed a workaround, allowing the test to proceed toward a simulated launch. NASA faces a tight window for the launch, with only three days in February – the 8th, 10th, and 11th – available before a potential slip to March. The success of the mission hinges on a detailed review and analysis of the test results.

In San Francisco, City Attorney David Chiu announced the shutdown or lawsuit against at least nine illicit establishments in the Tenderloin district over the past 18 months, Fox News reported. These dens were allegedly involved in a range of illegal activities, including gambling, drug sales, firearm possession, and trafficking stolen goods. They also violated the city's nighttime safety ordinance.

Don Lemon, in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, detailed his arrest related to the storming of a Minnesota church, Fox News reported. Lemon claimed his attorney, Abbe Lowell, contacted the Justice Department prior to the arrest to discuss his client turning himself in, but received no response. Lemon suggested that top DOJ officials spoke openly about seeking charges against him.

The New York Times reported that former President Trump had dropped his demand for a $200 million payment from Harvard University to resolve conflicts. Hard-liners within the Trump administration had sought the payment to address claims of mishandled antisemitism. Harvard, however, resisted the demand due to concerns about backlash from students and faculty.

Jeannine Pirro's remarks on Fox News regarding gun owners traveling to D.C. sparked controversy, The New York Times reported. "If anyone brings a gun into the District, you mark my words, youre going to jail," Pirro stated. "I dont care if you have a license in another district and I dont care if youre a law-abiding gun owner somewhere else." Her comments drew criticism from the Republican Party's pro-Second Amendment wing.

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