On Wednesday, a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas left multiple victims and the suspect dead. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill reported at least three victims, but the number could change. The city of Las Vegas is in shock and the police department is continuing to investigate the incident.
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On Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a key test vote on a bill that would approve tens of billions of dollars in emergency spending, including aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other priorities. The vote was blocked by Republicans demanding stricter border security measures and Senator Bernie Sanders, who opposed aid to Israel without conditions. President Joe Biden has made a plea for the bill to be passed, but the future of the aid remains uncertain.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he will be resigning from Congress at the end of the year, citing a desire to serve America in new ways. His departure is a blow to his successor, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, further cutting the already narrow GOP majority and making passing legislation in 2024 more challenging. McCarthy did not specify what his new role will be, but said he will continue to serve the American people in a different capacity.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged four Russian nationals with war crimes in connection with the invasion of Ukraine, including unlawful confinement, torture and inhuman treatment, as well as one count of conspiracy to commit war crimes. The defendants have been identified and the victim is an American, but no additional information has been released. The case is yet to go to trial and the potential penalties for the defendants are unknown.
Colorado Supreme Court is set to review a legal challenge on Wednesday that aims to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the state in 2024. The challenge is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which states that those who have engaged in insurrection against the United States are ineligible for office. The case has drawn widespread attention, as it could set a precedent for other states to follow, and the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election.
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Four Republican presidential candidates will take the stage on Wednesday evening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the fourth Republican primary debate. This will be the smallest field yet, with former President Donald Trump absent and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina's campaign suspended. The debate will be the last opportunity for the candidates to address voters before the primaries begin, and will be broadcast live on major news networks and streamed online.
A US citizen has been arrested in Arizona for allegedly inciting a religiously motivated terrorist attack in Australia that left six people dead. The attack saw three people, including two officers, killed when police were ambushed at a rural property last year. The man has been charged with inciting the attack and is currently in custody, with further details expected to be released in the coming days.