Trump Barred from Maine's Ballot & Boeing Safety Alert for Bolts

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🗳️ Maine Blocks Trump from Primary

• ✈️ Boeing's Safety Alert: 737 Max Bolt Inspection

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🗳️ Maine Blocks Trump from Primary

Maine has disqualified former President Donald Trump from its presidential primary ballot, echoing Colorado's earlier decision based on the constitutional insurrection clause. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, after evaluating a citizen-led challenge, ruled Trump ineligible due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection. The decision, which is set for a legal battle, has significant implications. Trump, the current Republican frontrunner, and his campaign, denouncing the decision as a politically motivated attack, are gearing up to contest it. This ruling, still pending final judgment from Maine's highest court, could profoundly affect Trump's political future, including his potential run in the November 2024 general election. 🗳️👨‍⚖️

TL;DR ⏳: Maine bars Trump from its primary ballot over insurrection involvement, following Colorado's lead.

✈️ Boeing's Safety Alert: 737 Max Bolt Inspection

Boeing has sounded the alarm for airlines to inspect the 737 Max planes for a potential loose bolt issue in the rudder-control system. This caution comes after an airline found a bolt with a missing nut during routine maintenance. The FAA is keeping a close eye, as Boeing, having delivered over 1,370 of these aircraft since 2017, urges inspections for all. The company is also checking its undelivered 737 Max planes, emphasizing safety and preventive measures to avoid any in-flight issues. 🔧🚨

TL;DR ⏳: Boeing advises checking 737 Max planes for loose bolts in the rudder system, aiming to prevent any safety mishaps.

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🏛️ Biden administration to sue Texas over strict immigration law

2. 🚶‍♂️ Migrant caravan of 8,000 nears US, Blinken calls for Mexican intervention

3. ⚠️ Second American hostage perishes in Hamas captivity in Gaza

4. 🗳️ Lauren Boebert to run in new congressional district in 2024

5. 🛣️ Tragic wrong-way crash kills six family members in Texas

6. 🚨 Sen. Rick Scott's home targeted in 'swatting' incident

7. 💔 Capital murder case in teen couple's death shocks community

8. 📺 Cheddar News acquired by Archetype from Altice USA

9. 🚗 Xiaomi debuts first car with ‘V6’ and ‘V8’ electric motors

10. 🎭 Comedy legend Tom Smothers of Smothers Brothers passes away at 86

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