A former top Mexican security official is now on trial, with prosecutors accusing Genario Garcia Luna of helping drug lord El Chapo's cartel. Some analyzing the case say the trial could uncover the inner workings of a corrupt system, describing it as a "trunk filled with secrets." Luna is facing several charges including bribery and colluding with drug traffickers. Keegan Hamilton, a correspondent with Vice, has been following this case closely and said there's been "striking testimony" thus far in the trial. #Mexico #cartel #bribery

Actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a crash Sunday in the Brentwood area, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Southwest Airlines announced a cut in required flying hours for prospective pilots, in an effort to fight the pilot shortage restricting their operations.

One day after American fighter jets shot down a Chinese balloon at President Joe Biden’s command, some Republicans are calling it a failure and asking why it didn’t happen sooner.

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At President Joe Biden’s command, the U.S. shot down a Chinese balloon that had been hovering over U.S. airspace. Will it be a major focus in Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address? The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage weighs in.

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Chinese spy balloon shot down by F-22 fighter off Myrtle Beach coast

Marci Hamilton, founder and CEO of Child USA, says that the bankruptcy systems are "set up perfectly to avoid the truth coming out," when it comes to sex abuse claims within churches and youth organizations. #prime