A federal judge in Austin, Texas has ordered the state to remove a large floating barrier from the middle of the Rio Grande River, following protests from the U.S. and Mexican governments. The U.S. government argued that the buoys violated the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate navigable waters, and Judge Ezra found that the buoys interfered with the federal government's ability to manage the river and caused environmental damage. The ruling is the latest development in the Biden administration's efforts to address the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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A federal judge in Delaware has been informed by special counsel David Weiss that prosecutors intend to seek a grand jury indictment of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, before the end of September. The filing was made in the criminal action tied to a pretrial agreement with the government over the possession of a gun while someone is using narcotics. A tentative plea deal between the government and Hunter Biden's attorneys over taxes and diversion agreement on a firearms charge fell apart this summer, and it is unclear what charges Hunter Biden may face and if he will be able to avoid prison time if the indictment is returned.
Mitch McConnell has vowed to serve out his terms as Senate Minority Leader and Kentucky Senator, despite questions about his health following two public episodes in which he froze. At a press conference Wednesday, the 81-year-old said he has no plans to step down and reassured supporters that he will remain in office for the duration of his terms. McConnell has been a key figure in the Republican Party and is expected to remain a powerful force in the Senate.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has filed a lawsuit in Colorado on behalf of six Republican and unaffiliated voters, asking the court to declare that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's 2024 presidential ballot due to his alleged violation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The suit seeks to prevent Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold from placing Trump’s name on any future ballot and is the latest in a series of legal challenges to Trump’s eligibility for office.
At least 16 people, including one child, were killed in a missile attack in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assess Ukraine's counteroffensive and signal continued U.S. support for Kyiv's efforts. Blinken and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the ongoing Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine and called on Russia to immediately cease its aggression and withdraw its forces from Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kyiv for an unannounced visit, hours after a missile attack from Russia. He will meet with officials and announce a new package of U.S. assistance worth more than $1 billion. The visit is a sign of continued support for Kyiv in its efforts to drive out the Kremlin's forces and strengthen ties between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election on November 2nd will see former White House aide Gabe Amo, endorsed by former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden, face off against U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer Gerry Leonard. If Amo wins, he will become the first Black person to ever represent Rhode Island in Congress. Both candidates are expected to ramp up their campaigns in the coming days.
Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn. Johnson, a gun safety advocate and survivor of a 2008 school shooting, is running to ensure Tennesseans have a voice in the national conversation on gun control. If elected, Johnson would be the first female Senator elected by Tennessee voters.