Trump's Tariff Threats, Memorial Day Travel, Kim Kardashian Robbery Verdict & More | CBS News 24/7

Economic and Political Developments

• ⚠️ President Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the U.S. and a 50% tariff on the European Union, impacting major tech companies like Apple and Samsung.
• 💡 Experts suggest these companies may pay the tariffs and pass the costs to consumers, potentially increasing prices for iPhones and Android phones.
• ⚖️ A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to ban international students at Harvard, arguing it violates the First Amendment.
• 🏛️ The administration's argument for the ban involves seeking information on students involved in pro-Palestinian protests and programs with Chinese influence.

Travel and Forecast

• ✈️ Memorial Day weekend is expected to see a record number of travelers, with AAA estimating over 45 million people journeying.
• 🚗 While most travelers will drive, air travel is also significant, with TSA reporting nearly 3 million passengers on a single day.
• 🌦️ The weather forecast indicates isolated pockets of heavier storms, particularly in the midsection of the country, with potential flooding concerns in Texas and Oklahoma.
• 🌡️ Extreme heat is expected in Texas, with temperatures climbing into the low 100s and potentially reaching 110 degrees.

Crime and Justice

• 🔒 Eight defendants were found guilty in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris, where over $10 million in jewelry was stolen.
• 🕯️ Vigils were held to honor two Israeli embassy workers killed outside the Capitol Jewish Museum, with the suspect facing murder and hate crime charges.
• 🏃‍♂️ Multiple jailbreaks are being reported, including five inmates still at large in New Orleans and another escapee in Louisiana, with concerns about rearmament.

Aviation and Investigations

• ✈️ An NTSB update on a deadly private jet crash in San Diego revealed the pilot did not report any problems or declare an emergency.
• ⚠️ The automated surface observing system at Montgomery airport was inoperative due to a power surge at the time of the crash.
• 📉 Air traffic control issues, including runway work and staffing shortages, are causing delays and cancellations, particularly at Newark Airport.
• 🚗 Gas prices are down approximately 40 cents per gallon compared to last year, potentially contributing to increased travel.

Social Justice and Remembrance

• ✊ Organizers in Minneapolis honored George Floyd with community events on the five-year anniversary of his death.
• ⚖️ There is disappointment regarding the Justice Department stepping back from court-mandated Minneapolis police reforms, but community efforts continue.
• 🇺🇸 ICE arrested a man in Miami wanted for two counts of murder in Venezuela, highlighting targeted enforcement actions.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 An emotional reunion occurred for a 19-year-old Georgia woman reunited with her family after being held in ICE custody for nearly three weeks.

Unique Events

• 🌭 The inaugural Weenie 500 race took place at the Indianapolis Speedway, featuring six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles competing for victory.