(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Overnight News Digest May 16, 2023 [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.', 'Backgroundurl Avatar_Large', 'Nickname', 'Joined', 'Created_At', 'Story Count', 'N_Stories', 'Comment Count', 'N_Comments', 'Popular Tags'] Date: 2023-05-16 Chicago Sun-Times: Mayor Johnson’s swearing-in brings activism and an awkward hug: 7 takeaways from Inauguration Day by Mitchell Armentrout and Catherine Odom Brandon Johnson became the 57th mayor of Chicago on Monday at Credit Union 1 Arena. Here are seven takeaways from Inauguration Day. Johnson and Lightfoot share an awkward hug Mayor Lori Lightfoot got a long standing ovation from the crowd and a warm reception from Johnson, too, who seemed to surprise Lightfoot with a hug. The outgoing mayor responded in kind, shaking the hands of Johnson’s wife, Stacie, and three children — Owen, Ethan and Braedyn — to congratulate the new first family. Johnson jokes about his payment plan Johnson drew some of his biggest cheers of the ceremony when he referenced his own past debts on his city water bill, which became opposition fodder late in the campaign before he ended up paying off about $3,000. New York Times: Biden and McCarthy Show Signs of Optimism, but Remain Far Apart on Debt Deal by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Catie Edmondson President Biden and congressional leaders in both parties emerged from a White House meeting on Tuesday offering glimmers of hope about eventually reaching a deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit, even as they conceded they were still far from averting a default that could come as soon as June 1. With time dwindling to strike a compromise that could make it through Congress in time to avoid an economic catastrophe, Mr. Biden said he would cut short a diplomatic trip to Asia to be on hand for a potential breakthrough. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican, said it was possible that such a deal could materialize within days now that the president had agreed to dispatch his top advisers for stepped-up negotiations. “We just finished another good, productive meeting with our congressional leadership about a path forward to make sure that America does not default on its debt,” Mr. Biden said after the hourlong session in the Oval Office. Washington Post: North Carolina Senate overrides governor’s veto of abortion ban by Caroline Kitchener and Rachel Roubein Lawmakers in two Republican-led states are poised to restrict abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with the North Carolina Senate voting 30 to 20 Tuesday afternoon to override the veto of Gov. Roy Cooper (D), while legislators in Nebraska prepare to weigh in on a similar measure. The North Carolina House would also need to vote to override Cooper’s veto before the 12-week ban becomes law; that chamber is expected to consider the legislation Tuesday evening. The bills would both significantly narrow the window for legal abortions but stop short of more restrictive bans that have taken effect across the South and Midwest since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — the result of a push from moderate Republicans who feared political backlash. In South Carolina, Republicans are moving a bill through the state legislature that would ban most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is around the sixth week of pregnancy. The Republican governor ordered lawmakers back into session to complete unfinished work, including on legislation restricting abortions. A near-total ban in the state recently failed. NBC News: Ron DeSantis is sending Florida law enforcement and National Guard members to the Texas border by Matt Dixon Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he is sending more than 1,100 state law enforcement agents and National Guard members to Texas’ border with Mexico. The number is a tenfold increase compared to a similar move in 2021, and comes just weeks ahead of his expected presidential launch. DeSantis had signaled for weeks that he was preparing an immigration-focused announcement as he re-energized his war of words over the issue with President Joe Biden, whose administration recently allowed for the lapse of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that made it easier to expel migrants. “The impacts of Biden’s Border Crisis are felt by communities across the nation, and the federal government’s abdication of duty undermines the sovereignty of our country and the rule of law,” DeSantis said in a statement. AlJazeera: Gunmen attack convoy of US embassy personnel in Nigeria A convoy of United States embassy staff has come under fire in southeast Nigeria, leaving two employees and two police officers dead. Gunmen also kidnapped three individuals — a driver and two other police officers — during the attack on Tuesday near the town of Atani in Nigeria’s Anambra State. A rescue and recovery effort remains under way, according to a police spokesperson in Anambra, Ikenga Tochukwu. “The hoodlums murdered two of the Police Mobile Force operatives and two staff of the Consulate, and set their bodies ablaze and their vehicles,” Ikenga said, noting that the area was known for separatist violence. He also expressed regret that the convoy chose to “enter the state without recourse to the police in the area or any security agency”. Law enforcement, he said, arrived only after the attackers escaped. Guardian: Russia’s most potent hypersonic weapon neutralised, says Ukraine by Luke Harding and Dan Sabbagh Ukraine has said it has neutralised the Kremlin’s most potent hypersonic weapon, shooting down six out of six Kinzhal missiles launched at Kyiv, but hours later it emerged the intense night-time attack had damaged a Patriot air defence system. Yurii Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s air command, said Moscow had also bombarded the capital with nine Kalibr missiles and three ballistic rockets, as well as six attack drones and three reconnaissance drones. All were shot down, he said, thwarting what he called “air terrorism”. But the attack appeared to have damaged a US-made Patriot air defence battery, US sources told CNN later on Tuesday. Officials warned the system may have to be withdrawn entirely depending on the level of damage it had sustained. An assessment was ongoing, they added. BBC News: Cyclone Mocha kills dozens in Myanmar by Kelly Ng, Joel Guinto, and BBC Burmese Service The powerful cyclone that hit Myanmar on Sunday has killed at least 40 people, locals have told the BBC, and the toll may rise further. Cyclone Mocha was one of the strongest storms to make landfall in the region this century, packing winds of about 209km/h (130mph). Most confirmed deaths are in Rakhine state, in central Myanmar, others in Sagaing and Magway regions. The military have announced 21 deaths nationwide. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll much higher, especially in camps where the internally displaced Rohingya minority live. It is thought those casualties are not being counted by the military junta which seized power in a 2021 coup. Hundreds of homes and shelters have collapsed. Communication has been difficult in the country, and people are still missing, so death toll estimates vary. The Hollywood Reporter: Priscilla Presley Settles Battle Over Daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s Estate by Winston Cho An estate battle challenging the will of Lisa Marie Presley has settled, a rep for her mother Priscilla Presley confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Terms of the deal, which is subject to court approval, weren’t disclosed. The agreement resolves a petition from Priscilla Presley filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in January questioning the “authenticity and validity” of a 2016 amendment that replaced her and former business manager Barry Siegel as co-trustees of the estate with Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter Riley Keough and deceased son Benjamin Keough. Lisa Marie Presley died on Jan. 12 after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California. The singer and only child of Elvis Presley was 54. Priscilla Presley said in a statement that her family is “pleased that we resolved this together.” Have the best possible evening, everyone! 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