A U.S. judge blocked the Department of Defense from punishing Senator Mark Kelly for critical statements he made against President Donald Trump, while the Trump administration simultaneously revoked a key scientific finding that served as the basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. These developments occurred as Mexico sent aid ships to Cuba amidst an energy crisis exacerbated by a U.S. blockade, and Ring canceled its partnership with Flock Safety following surveillance backlash.
The judge's injunction prevented the Department of Defense from stripping Senator Kelly, a military veteran, of his retirement pension and military rank, according to Al Jazeera. The punitive action was taken against Kelly for his public criticisms of President Trump.
In a move impacting environmental regulations, the Trump administration eliminated the landmark finding that underpinned limits on planet-heating pollution from cars and power plants, as reported by The Verge. This decision, described as the most aggressive move by Trump to roll back environmental regulations since the start of his second term, effectively killed U.S. greenhouse gas regulations, according to The Verge. The Environmental Protection Agency repealed the finding, which had allowed the U.S. government to regulate emissions from cars and industry, as noted by Al Jazeera.
Meanwhile, two Mexican Navy ships carrying humanitarian aid docked in Cuba, as reported by Euronews. This aid arrived two weeks after President Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, which led to the island rationing energy. One ship carried approximately 536 tons of food, including milk, rice, and beans, according to Euronews.
In other news, Ring, the Amazon-owned company, canceled its partnership with Flock Safety after facing mounting pressure and criticism over a Super Bowl ad, as reported by The Verge. The company walked back its plan to integrate with the controversial law-enforcement technology company.
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