Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense questioning from the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the handling of the Epstein files, the Justice Department's alleged targeting of President Donald Trump's political adversaries, and the seizure of 2020 ballots in Georgia. Meanwhile, Instagram head Adam Mosseri was set to testify in a landmark trial concerning the addictive nature of social media platforms for young users, and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons refused to resign under pressure from Representative Eric Swalwell. Elsewhere, a British woman's death in Texas was linked to a prior argument about Donald Trump, and a small Canadian town reeled from a school shooting that left nine dead and at least 25 wounded.
Bondi's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee was met with scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, who expressed concerns over the incomplete release and extensive redactions of the Epstein files, according to ABC News. The questioning also touched upon the Justice Department's actions and the seizure of ballots in Georgia, where Trump has made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud.
In a separate legal matter, Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, was scheduled to testify on Wednesday in a trial focusing on claims that social media platforms, including Instagram, are designed to be addictive for younger users, ABC News reported. The trial marks a significant moment as major tech companies face a jury over these allegations for the first time. Mosseri, who oversees all functions of the Instagram app, was expected to provide testimony.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons found himself in a heated exchange with Representative Eric Swalwell during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing. Swalwell, who is also a California gubernatorial candidate, demanded Lyons' resignation or accused him of siding with "killers," Fox News reported. This confrontation is not the first time Swalwell has challenged ICE's deportation operations, having previously co-authored the "ICE OUT Act."
In Texas, a British woman, Lucy Harrison, was fatally shot while visiting her father's home. According to the BBC, Harrison had argued with her father about President Donald Trump earlier that day. The incident occurred on January 10, 2025, in Prosper, near Dallas. While police investigated the death as possible manslaughter, no criminal charges were filed against her father.
The small Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge was left in shock after a shooting at a local secondary school and home resulted in nine fatalities and at least 25 injuries, BBC World reported. The community, with a population of just 2,500, is located 415 miles northeast of Vancouver. Residents described the fear and uncertainty during the school lockdown, with one resident stating, "I will know every victim. I've been here 19 years, and..." The shootings have sent shock waves through the tight-knit community.
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