Rep. George Santos' lawyer, Joseph Murray, has urged a judge to deny a request by news outlets to unseal the names of the bond suretors who co-signed the $500,000 bond for Santos' pretrial release. Murray argued that revealing the suretors' identities would put them in a position to suffer great distress, lose their jobs, and even physical injury. The news outlets argue that the public has a right to know who is financially backing Santos' release, but Murray believes the potential consequences outweigh this right. The judge has yet to make a decision on the matter, as Santos is currently facing charges of bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy.
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The Atlanta City Council approved a $90 million, 85-acre police and firefighter training center, dubbed "Cop City" by opponents, despite 14 hours of public testimony against the project. Mayor Andre Dickens praised the decision, citing the potential for job creation and public safety benefits, while activists have vowed to continue their fight against the project.
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-4 in favor of a controversial plan to build a massive public safety training center, dubbed "Cop City" by opponents. The $90-million, 85-acre facility would be used by police, firefighters and emergency responders to train, and includes a firing range, driving track, and classrooms. Opponents worry the proposed campus could negatively impact the environment and be used by police to "practice urban warfare," while supporters argue it will help improve public safety. The legislation must still be approved by the mayor and the 2023 budget must be approved by the City Council.
Cornel West has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, running as a third-party candidate for the People's Party. His campaign will focus on issues such as access to jobs with living wages, decent housing, women's rights, health care for all, and de-escalating the destruction of the planet. West is the latest Black candidate to enter the 2024 presidential race, and is aiming to pursue truth and justice through his candidacy.
On Monday, a plane carrying 20 migrants landed in Sacramento, California, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to call out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The incident has raised questions about the role of state governments in the transportation of migrants, and the California Department of Justice is currently investigating. The U.S. government is now allowing nearly 40,000 migrants to be admitted into the country each month through a mobile app.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is officially entering the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, joining a field of diverse candidates including former President Donald Trump. Pence has a long history of public service and is expected to appeal to the party's traditional base while also reaching out to more moderate voters. The competition is sure to heat up in the coming months as the candidates vie for the nomination.
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he may soon be charged in the Department of Justice's investigation into his handling of classified documents. He has denied any wrongdoing and accused the Justice Department of targeting him for political reasons, while noting that Hillary Clinton was not charged for having classified information on her private email server. Three of his lawyers were recently seen leaving the Justice Department after meeting with special counsel John Durham, who is leading the investigation.
FBI Confirms Unclassified Record Used in Investigation of Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Joe Biden
FBI Confirms Unclassified Record Used in Investigation of Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Joe Biden
Key takeaways: FBI officials confirmed that an unclassified FBI-generated record is being used in an ongoing investigation. The FBI has not determined the allegation against…