Leslie Eastman

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Author for Legal Insurrection and science news analyst. Proud mother of US Air Force Officer. Shield-Maiden for Science

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Two Chinese Nationals Accused of Smuggling ‘Potential Agroterrorism’ Fungus into U.S.

3 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Two Chinese Nationals Accused of Smuggling ‘Potential Agroterrorism’ Fungus into U.S. CCP Party Member Yunqing Jian has been arrested and her boyfriend Zunyong Liu remains in China.
Trump Administration’s HHS Terminating Multiple HIV Vaccine Studies

3 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Trump Administration’s HHS Terminating Multiple HIV Vaccine Studies The HHS’s decision, prioritizing existing prevention strategies over continued investment in vaccine innovation may be the most scientifically sound move any administration has made in the 40 year quest for the elusive vaccine.
Pyroclastic Flows from Mt. Etna Send Tourists Fleeing Down its Slopes

4 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Pyroclastic Flows from Mt. Etna Send Tourists Fleeing Down its Slopes Meanwhile, a glacier collapse in Switzerland shows mankind is more at the mercy of regional geology and its quirks that it is from “global warming.” Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 07:00am Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano, erupted spectacularly on Monday, sending a massive cloud of ash and volcanic material high into the sky above Sicily. The eruption began with a sudden and powerful explosion from the...
Biden Admin Emails Acknowledged Cancer Risks From East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment

4 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Biden Admin Emails Acknowledged Cancer Risks From East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment Whistleblowers criticized the Biden administration for prematurely declaring the area safe and called for comprehensive health monitoring. Monday, June 2, 2025 at 07:00pm Legal Insurrection extensively covered the 2023 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio.
Major Cybersecurity Failure as Malware Harvests 184 Million Passwords

4 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Major Cybersecurity Failure as Malware Harvests 184 Million Passwords This incident is being described by cybersecurity experts as a “cybercriminal’s dream” due to the scale, sensitivity, and accessibility of the compromised data.
White House Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s Nomination as NASA Chief

5 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

White House Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s Nomination as NASA Chief White House spokesperson: “It’s essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump’s America First agenda.” Monday, June 2, 2025 at 07:00am Back in December, I reported that then-President-elect Donald Trump had tapped Polaris Dawn astronaut and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to head the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Almost six months later, and after the nomination had...
HHS Scraps Moderna’s $700 Million Bird Flu Vaccine Program

6 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

HHS Scraps Moderna’s $700 Million Bird Flu Vaccine Program Meanwhile, the US bird flu cases among poultry has declined, due to Trump administration focus on enhanced biosecurity measures and targeted containment strategies.
Judge Rules that AI Chatbots Are Not Covered by First Amendment

6 days ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Judge Rules that AI Chatbots Are Not Covered by First Amendment As AI becomes smarter and more persuasive, parents will need to be aware of the potential risks of their children using chatbots.
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful of the Starship 9 Test Launch

1 week ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful of the Starship 9 Test Launch Much valuable data was collected and some important milestones achieved. Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 07:00pm SpaceX conducted the ninth test flight of its Starship launch system this Monday from Starbase, Texas.
Trump Administration Expedites Approval for New Uranium Mine in Utah

1 week ago | legalinsurrection.com | Leslie Eastman

Trump Administration Expedites Approval for New Uranium Mine in Utah The reopening of this mine aligns with Trump administration push to expedite the development of U.S. nuclear energy capacity.