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The Latest: 01/23/2025 04:59pm ET
This is your 24/7 news update, the latest views this hour in just four minutes. A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order that prevents President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship from taking effect. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown led three states in the lawsuit. He says the 14th amendment to the Constitution was meant to reverse the Dred Scott decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upheld slavery and denied citizenship to black people. He was put into effect to reaffirm what it means to be an American. And so that's why this case was so important. The judge ruled the lawsuit would likely prevail. Frigid winter weather is being felt by millions of Americans again today. Those from the Midwest, East Coast and down the Gulf Coast are dealing with freezing temperatures. Tens of thousands woke up without power on Thursday. And the lack of snow removal equipment in southern areas could lead to treacherous road conditions for days. Another one of President Trump's appointments is being confirmed. The Senate voted to confirm John Radcliffe as the next Director of the CIA. Radcliffe previously served as the Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term regarding the confirmation of additional appointees. Trump responded to whether or not he considered recess appointments to get confirmations over the line from the Oval Office today. I'd be willing to use recess appointments. It's up to John and we'll see. Trump deferred to Republican Majority Leader John Thune. Italy is upholding Amanda Knox's slander conviction. The American woman was jailed and then acquitted in the 2007 murder of a British roommate, Meredith Kircher. Knox was then convicted of slandering her former boss, Patrick LaMamba, when she accused him of the murder. A federal judge is rejecting former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez as lead a spid for a retrial. Kristen Marks reports. Menendez's lawyers argue that his conviction on federal corruption charges should be dismissed because the jury was given a laptop that contained material that was supposed to be excluded from trial. The judge said the defense either chose not to inspect the laptop or did review it and failed to call attention to the evidence. Menendez was found guilty last summer of accepting cash and gold bars and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. I'm Lisa Taylor. An online manifesto allegedly written by the perpetrator of yesterday's school shooting in Antioch, Tennessee reveals he was inspired by Adolf Hitler and conservative commentator Candace Owens. In the manifesto, the 17-year-old male who killed one female and injured two others at Antioch High School reportedly praised Hitler for his anti-Semitic ideology. He went on to say he was most inspired by Owens and right-wing influencer Nick Fuentes. Owens responded on social media casting doubt on the manifesto's authenticity and criticizing her opponents for using the death of a young 16-year-old girl to try to quickly score political points. Spirit Airlines is implementing rules for passengers regarding offensive tattoos or sheer clothing. Spirit updated its contract of carriage yesterday, saying passengers will not be allowed to board or asked to leave if they have body art that's lewd, obscene, or offensive in nature. That also applies to passengers who are inadequately clothed, which is defined as see-through clothing, not adequately covered, exposed breasts, buttocks, or other private parts. The budget airline has previously banned barefoot passengers or offensive clothing. Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers will write and direct a labyrinth sequel. Variety confirms Eggers has signed on to the new installment of Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy movie, sinister director Scott Derrickson was originally slated to direct before stepping away, saying it was a tough nut to crack. Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus are producing, along with Henson's daughter Lisa Henson. Kendrick Lamar is bringing SZA out for his Super Bowl halftime show. Kendrick announced on social media on Thursday that SZA will join him on stage as a guest performer. Super Bowl 59 takes place at the Caesar Superdome in New Orleans on February 9th. This comes as Kendrick and SZA gear up for their upcoming Grand National Tour, which kicks off in April. I'm Lisa Taylor.