The House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to expel embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos this week, after a damning report from the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of criminal activity. The resolution, introduced by California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, requires a two-thirds majority vote to pass and would be the first time in more than two decades that a member of Congress has been expelled. If passed, it would be the first time in history that a member of Congress has been expelled due to criminal charges.
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Ukraine has accused Russia of abducting thousands of children for re-education purposes, adding to the tension between the two countries. Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov's wife has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning and is undergoing treatment in a hospital. Andriy Yusov, the agency's spokesman, has confirmed the poisoning but did not provide details about the alleged poisoning.
The cease-fire in the Gaza Strip has been extended for two days, allowing for the release of hostages and the entry of humanitarian aid. The agreement was brokered by Qatar, which has been mediating negotiations between the parties involved. The U.S. is now pushing for a broader deal to ensure the safety of the hostages and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
On Monday, a 14-year-old student stabbed two classmates during a brawl at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in North Carolina, resulting in the death of one 15-year-old student and the hospitalization of the other. The school was placed on lockdown and the suspect is in custody, but the identity of the deceased student has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Alex Jones, the controversial Infowars host, is facing accusations of failing to curb his personal spending and “extravagant lifestyle” from lawyers representing the families of the Sandy Hook victims. The lawyers are proposing a settlement that would require Jones to pay at least $85 million over 10 years. The filing states that Jones has “failed in every way to serve as the fiduciary mandated by the Bankruptcy Code” and that he should be held accountable for his actions. Jones has yet to respond to the accusations made in the legal filing.
Three 20-year-old Palestinian men were shot in Burlington, Vermont on Saturday night in what is suspected to be a possible hate crime. The victims were taken to a local hospital, where one is in the intensive care unit, and the Burlington Police Department is currently investigating the incident and searching for the suspect. The shooting has left the Burlington community shaken, and the victims' families are hoping for justice and a full recovery.
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Judge Chutkan has denied former President Trump's legal team's request to subpoena members of the House Jan. 6 select committee and others for evidence in his upcoming election interference trial, ruling that the request was a "fishing expedition" and too broad. Trump's attorneys have not yet said whether they will appeal the ruling, with the trial set to begin on February 8th and focus on allegations that Trump incited the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.