News Brief: FBI Raid Controversy, Netanyahu’s ICC Alert, and Biden’s $7.7 Billion Student Debt Wipeout

Today, we’re checking out some really intriguing stories in the United States and overseas, from the FBI’s stance on the use of deadly force to possible arrest

Local law enforcement officers are seen in front of the home of former President Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 9, 2022. Giorgio Viera / AFP via Getty Images

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Thursday, May 23, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas and today, we’re checking out some really intriguing stories in the United States and overseas, from the FBI’s stance on the use of deadly force to possible arrest warrants targeting Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Also, we look at President Joe Biden’s latest student loan forgiveness proposal, and updates on former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles.

We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s jump right into our first story, which is all about the FBI’s armed search of President Trump’s estate.

FBI Responds to ‘Deadly Force’ Claims About Mar-a-Lago Raid

The FBI has responded to allegations that its agents were authorized to use deadly force during their search of the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022, saying that they followed standard protocol, which includes a policy statement limiting the use of deadly force.