Almost every speed limit is too low — Quartz

“We all speed, yet months and months usually pass between us seeing a crash,” lieutenant Megge tells us when we call to discuss speed limits. “That tells me that most of us are adequate, safe, reasonable drivers. Speeding and traffic safety have a small correlation.”

Trump Dumps Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Rules

Former first lady Michelle Obama’s dictates on school lunches were thrown out Monday by one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet members.

USDA Secretary’s ‘Make School Meals Great Again’ Proclamation Cheered by Nation’s Nutritionists

“SNA commends USDA in supporting practical flexibility to benefit school meal programs and students.”

Tomi Lahren Settles Lawsuit With The Blaze | The Daily Caller

Political commentator Tomi Lahren is officially parting ways with The Blaze.

 

Hour 2

NC House Passes Bill Shielding Drivers Who Hit Protesters | WFAE

“As we’ve seen, time and time again, as folks run out in the middle of the streets and the interstates in Charlotte and attempt to block traffic,” Burr said as he introduced the bill. He wants to ensure “drivers don’t have to fear driving through Charlotte or anywhere in North Carolina.”

DNC Lawyers Argue DNC Has Right to Pick Candidates in Back Rooms | Observer

“a discretionary rule that it didn’t need to adopt to begin with.”

U.S. lawmakers eye airline legislation, citing ‘terrible’ experiences – One America News Network

“We all know it’s a terrible experience,” said Representative Michael Capuano, a Democrat from Massachusetts, throwing his arms in the air in frustration. “Some charge fees for baggage, some charge fees for oxygen, who knows?”

Still looking for an airline who charges an oxygen fee.

 

Hour 3

Mil Academy Graduates Banned From Going Into Pro Sports | The Daily Caller

In a memo carrying the signature of Secretary of Defense James Mattis, the Pentagon announced Monday that it’s walking back a policy from 2016 that allowed athletes to skirt the 24-month mandatory active-duty stint. The policy allowed players to serve in reserves instead of completing active-duty service.

Republicans still short of votes to pass U.S. healthcare overhaul – One America News Network

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Tuesday they were closer to agreeing on a reworked bill to overhaul the nation’s healthcare system but still lacked the votes to pass it, as President Donald Trump pressed lawmakers for a vote.