In today\u2019s newsletter: <\/strong><\/em>Britain\u2019s royal family faces grave crisis amid declining popularity. U.S. athletes chase down a record medal haul at the Olympics. And Homeland Security wants to buy a $70 million luxury jet for deportations. <\/em><\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to know today.<\/em><\/p>\n Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released from police custody \u201cunder investigation,\u201d police said, after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in office.<\/p>\n If charged and convicted, the former prince faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. <\/p>\n This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up<\/strong><\/em> here<\/strong><\/em><\/a> to get it in your inbox.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Andrew is the most high-profile figure to face criminal accusations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal<\/strong><\/a> and his arrest is the first of a royal family member in centuries.<\/p>\n His arrest also poses a serious reputational and constitutional risk for the monarchy<\/strong><\/a>, whose popularity has declined following the death of the beloved Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.<\/p>\n Last year, support for the institution fell to a historic low, with just 51% of Britons saying it was \u201cvery important\u201d or \u201cquite important\u201d to continue having a monarchy, according to polling <\/strong><\/a>by the National Centre for Social Research. <\/p>\n King Charles III\u2019s response to his brother\u2019s arrest \u2014 quick, personal and directly addressing the British public \u2014 telegraphed just how serious this crisis is for Britain\u2019s 1,000-year-old royal family.<\/p>\n He said there must be a \u201cfull, fair and proper\u201d investigation, adding that the probe would have \u201cour full and wholehearted support and co-operation.\u201d<\/p>\n The implications of the arrest have rippled across the pond. U.K. police said they are in touch with overseas law enforcement about the Justice Department\u2019s millions of Epstein documents.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what else we know. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alysa Liu became the first American woman to win gold in singles figure skating in more than two decades, capping a personal comeback after she walked away from the sport in 2022. <\/p>\n \u201cBeing able to do it my way on the big stage like this has been my dream,\u201d the 20-year-old told NBC News<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cI\u2019m the luckiest girl ever. And I\u2019m really grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n Teammate Amber Glenn<\/strong><\/a> finished just off the podium in fifth place after her high-scoring free skate. <\/p>\n Yesterday was also a triumphant day for U.S. women\u2019s hockey, who beat their Canadian rivals in overtime<\/strong><\/a> for the team\u2019s first gold medal since 2018. Captain Hilary Knight set an all-time U.S. goal-scoring record<\/strong><\/a> with her 15th career goal. See what she told our team in our Sports Desk newsletter.<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n Will we see a similar gold medal matchup in men\u2019s hockey? The answer lies in today\u2019s semifinals, where Canada will face Finland and the U.S. takes on Slovakia. Plus, curling, freestyle skiing and speed skating all have medal events. <\/p>\n The United States now has nine gold medals in these Games \u2014 just one gold shy of their record winter haul of 10<\/strong><\/a> from the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.<\/p>\n Follow live updates on our blog.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n An executive jet the Department of Homeland Security has told the White House it needs for deportation flights and Kristi Noem\u2019s travel features a bedroom with a queen bed, showers, a kitchen and even a bar, according to images obtained by NBC News.<\/p>\n Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking approval to purchase the luxury jet for $70 million, according to officials involved. The request has prompted some DHS officials to privately question whether it is a necessary expense to support President Donald Trump\u2019s mass deportations policy.<\/p>\n The aircraft has space for a maximum of 18 passengers, according to marketing materials. Typically, ICE carries 50-100 detainees on deportation flights and uses charter planes rather than military or purchased jets<\/p>\n Read our full exclusive reporting and see images of the jet here. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n In 2002, a group of Philadelphians saw plans for the President\u2019s House \u2014 a monument to two presidents who resided on 6th and Market Streets \u2014 and noticed it excluded any mention of the enslavement of nine people there, under President George Washington. <\/p>\n The group Avenging The Ancestors led an eight-year effort to include more than a dozen placards about slavery at The President\u2019s House, a site managed by the City of Philadelphia and the National Parks Service. Opening in 2010, it was one of the first federal sites to address the ills of slavery. <\/p>\n Last month the park service removed the panels<\/strong><\/a>, citing an executive order by Trump. Photographer Hannah Beier documented a rally in the city last week for a story by Claretta Bellamy, after a federal judge ruled the signs were wrongly removed.<\/p>\n \u2014 Michelle Garcia,<\/strong> senior editor, news<\/p>\n Hiking season is almost here. Now\u2019s your chance to shop Patagonia gear for up to 50% off<\/strong><\/a>, plus, we talked to experts to figure out how to buy the proper trail footwear<\/strong><\/a> and the best reusable water bottles<\/strong><\/a> to keep you hydrated all day long.<\/p>\nU.K. monarchy faces grave crisis amid Andrew\u2019s arrest and declining popularity <\/h2>\n
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