Bulletin Brief

Baltimore bridge collapses after hit by ship (NBC) (Reuters)

NFL bans hip-drop tackle and implements new kickoff rule (AP) (NFL)

Supreme Court seems unlikely to limit abortion pill access (Reuters) (NBC)

Trump’s judge in hush money case issued a gag order (CBS)

Julian Assange appeals his extradition to the U.S. (NBC)

Federal agents seized firearms during searches of Diddy’s properties (NBC)

RFK Jr. chooses Nicole Shanahan as his VP running mate (AP)

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In Must Know News…

• The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapsed yesterday after being hit by a cargo ship, killing six people and shutting down one of the US’ busiest ports. The ship was headed to Sri Lanka when it unexpectedly lost power, sending out a mayday call that enabled officials to stop traffic at both ends of the bridge before impact. The collapse is expected to affect US supply chains and increase prices on the Eastern seaboard. No foul play is suspected at this time.
• 2024 brings major changes to the NFL, with team owners unanimously banning the hip-drop tackle, a move that renders the runner defenseless and highly susceptible to injury. They have also voted to implement a hybrid kickoff rule, featuring new alignments for the kicking and receiving teams with the goal of fewer injuries and more returns.
• The US Supreme Court signaled that it is unlikely to limit access to the abortion pill, mifepristone. Justices seemed unconvinced that the case’s challengers, including doctors, had enough legal reason to oppose the drug’s FDA approval, largely because conscience objection is already protected for doctors under federal law.

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In Other Notable News…

• The Judge in Donald Trump’s “hush money” case issued a gag order Tuesday, limiting Trump's ability to publicly discuss individuals involved in the trial. The order aims to mitigate the risk of Trump making potentially intimidating or inflammatory statements about witnesses.
• The High Court in London has allowed Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges, pending U.S. assurances about his rights and potential death penalty.
• Federal agents seized firearms during searches of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami, related to a federal criminal investigation into allegations including sex trafficking and narcotics distribution. Combs has continued to proclaim his innocence. 
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected philanthropist and lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his Vice Presidential candidate for his independent presidential campaign. Shanahan has had no political experience up to this point.