Summary of Domestic News in the United States by Reuters

US Soldier Arrested in Russia for Breaking Army Rules

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. soldier Gordon Black was arrested in Russia for breaking Army rules by traveling to the city of Vladivostok without authorization. The Pentagon revealed that Black not only traveled to Russia without permission but also passed through China before reaching his destination. The 34-year-old Army staff sergeant took a risk by following his girlfriend to Russia while on personal leave from military service, ultimately leading to his arrest.

Biden Administration Misses Deadline for Report on Israeli Weapons Use

The Biden administration has missed a deadline to report to Congress on whether Israel is violating international humanitarian law in Gaza. The report was supposed to address concerns over Israel’s use of U.S.-supplied weapons against the Palestinian enclave. President Joe Biden issued a National Security Memorandum in February, requiring the State Department to report on Israel’s assurances that its use of U.S. weapons complies with U.S. and international law.

Biden Announces $3.3 Billion Microsoft Data Center in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden is set to announce plans for a $3.3 billion high-tech data center by Microsoft in Wisconsin. The facility, located in Racine County, will create thousands of jobs and revitalize the area where Taiwan electronics manufacturer Foxconn had previously planned a factory. The new data center project aims to bring economic growth and opportunity to the region.

Civil Rights Leader Daisy Bates Honored with Statue at US Capitol

The late civil rights leader and journalist Daisy Bates, known for her role in desegregating Arkansas public schools in the 1950s, will be honored with a statue at the U.S. Capitol. The bronze statue depicts Bates with a newspaper in one hand and a notebook and pen in the other. The unveiling ceremony will take place alongside another statue honoring singer Johnny Cash later this year.

These recent developments highlight a mix of international relations, economic growth, civil rights recognition, and legal challenges in the United States, shaping the current domestic news landscape.