1. Domestic US Issues:Florida State University Shooting: A significant incident occurred at Florida State University where Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy, killed two people and wounded four others.Ikner reportedly acted alone, and his motive is currently unknown.He had access to his mother's former service weapon, a handgun she purchased from the department that is now her personal firearm. Sheriff Walter McNeil stated, "Unfortunately, her son had access to one of her weapons that was found at the scene."1. Domestic US Issues:Florida State University Shooting: A significant incident occurred at Florida State University where Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy, killed two people and wounded four others.Ikner reportedly acted alone, and his motive is currently unknown.He had access to his mother's former service weapon, a handgun she purchased from the department that is now her personal firearm. Sheriff Walter McNeil stated, "Unfortunately, her son had access to one of her weapons that was found at the scene."The shooting took place near the student union building, prompting a shelter-in-place order.This marks the second FSU campus shooting in 11 years, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the US, particularly in educational settings. The article references other notable college mass shootings, including Virginia Tech (2007), Michigan State University (2023), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2023).A witness described the chaotic scene: "It was surreal, people started running. She just got trampled over," referring to his daughter.Authorities believe Ikner also brought a shotgun to campus, though it's uncertain if it was used.Trump Administration Policies and Reactions: Several articles highlight the ongoing impact and reactions to President Trump's policies:Fear of Retaliation: Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski disclosed the anxiety among Republicans regarding potential political retaliation from President Trump for disagreeing with his policies. "We are all afraid," she told a summit in Alaska. She has previously criticized his tariffs and opposed some of his nominees.Clash with Federal Reserve: President Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating his termination "cannot come fast enough" and urging interest rate cuts. This contrasts with Powell's recent pledge of non-partisan monetary policy. The European Central Bank cut its key rate, citing a deteriorating growth outlook due to trade tensions stemming from Trump's tariffs."Golden Dome" Missile Shield: Elon Musk's SpaceX, in partnership with Palantir and Anduril, has emerged as a frontrunner to build a key part of President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield. The proposed system involves a constellation of 400 to over 1,000 satellites for missile detection and tracking, with a separate fleet for interception. Musk, a significant political supporter and advisor to Trump, has been instrumental in this effort. One source noted, "There's an attitude that the national security and defense community has to be sensitive and deferential to Elon Musk because of his role in the government.""Scientific Asylum" Offered to US Academics: French university Aix-Marseille University received nearly 300 applications from US-based researchers feeling "rattled by the American government's crackdown on academia" under the Trump administration. This program, "Safe Place for Science," offers three years of funding. Former French President François Hollande has called for a "scientific refugee" status for academics in peril.

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