Patch Morning Briefing: Trump's Labor Pick Out; Justin Bieber Accused Of Assault; Netanyahu Comes To DC

Good morning, Patchers. Here's what you need to know this morning.

Andrew Puzder, Donald Trump's Labor Pick, Withdraws Nomination

Republicans grew concerned with his views on immigration and new allegations of domestic violence that recently surfaced. Democrats opposed his views on union labor, the minimum wage and workforce automation. (Patch)

Justin Bieber Accused Of Assault In Cleveland

A Las Vegas native is accusing the pop megastar of assault. The man claims Bieber punched him multiple times outside a hotel in Cleveland following Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals. (Patch)

Netanyahu Comes To The White House

Trump and the Israeli prime minister held an eventful joint press conference Wednesday that reflected on the friendship between the two countries and plans for the future. Here are seven things you need to know about it. (Patch)

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Senate Votes To Roll Back Mental Health Background Checks For Guns

The Senate voted 57-43 Wednesday to roll back an Obama-era gun regulation that aimed to reduce firearm access to people with serious mental health conditions. (Patch)

Russian Spy Ship Spotted 30 Miles From Connecticut Navy Base

The ship came about 30 miles south of the Navy submarine base in Groton, Connecticut, which is still technically in international waters. (Patch)

'We Are Publicly Opposing The Travel Ban': Under Armour CEO

Responding to criticism about his description of President Donald Trump as an "asset" to the country and its business community, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank ran a full-page ad in Wednesday's Baltimore Sun in which he opposed the travel ban that Trump initiated. (Patch)

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Texas Becomes First State To Officially Endorse Trump's Muslim Travel Ban (Patch)

On This Day In History

1968 — The first 911 phone system goes into service in Haleyville, Alabama

1933 — Prohibition ends in the United States (thank goodness)

Famous Birthdays

1990 — The Weeknd, rapper

1941 — Kim Jong-il, former supreme leader of North Korea

Image via U.S. Congress