Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is making his bid for House Speaker today, and Sean Hannity has been pushing for his election, causing some irritation among House members. Jordan is a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus and a frequent guest on Fox News, and the outcome of today's vote is uncertain.
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President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow to show solidarity and discuss aid to the region. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that makers of gun parts must comply with "ghost gun" rules, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed 21 species from the endangered list due to extinction, and a man wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years in Georgia was fatally shot by police.
The Justice Department has opened a federal hate crimes investigation into the death of six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the serious injuries suffered by his mother, Hanaan Shahin. Attorney General Merrick Garland has expressed his condolences to the family and community, and the department is committed to ensuring justice is served. The Will County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged landlord Joseph Czuba, alleging he targeted and stabbed Wadea and his mother because they were Muslim.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court issued a ruling that will have a major impact on the availability of “ghost guns” in the United States. The…
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, has spoken out about the month-long auto workers strike, warning of devastating effects on local communities if it continues. He criticized the UAW for shutting down the company's Kentucky Truck Plant, and noted that America's future is tied to the success of the iconic car brand. Ford is hopeful that a resolution can be reached soon, and is urging the UAW to end the strike and return to the negotiating table.
A federal judge in the District of Columbia has imposed an order prohibiting former President Donald Trump from attacking prosecution staff, court staff, and witnesses associated with the four-count felony indictment related to his attempted coup in the District of Columbia. The order is an attempt to limit Trump's ability to use his presidential campaign as an excuse to attack witnesses and to ensure that the case is conducted fairly and without interference. It is a reminder that no one is above the law and that all parties involved in the case must abide by the rules of the court.
Joseph Czuba, a 71-year-old suburban Chicago landlord, has been charged with three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of committing a hate crime in connection to the stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and his mother. The Justice Department has opened a hate crime investigation into the incident, and if convicted, Czuba could face life in prison. The attack has sparked outrage in the community, with a GoFundMe page set up to help cover medical and funeral expenses for the victims already raising over $50,000.
A federal judge in Washington has issued a partial gag order on former President Donald Trump in the case of alleged election interference. The order, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, bars Trump from making statements targeting prosecutors, possible witnesses, and court staff or personnel in order to maintain public confidence in the court system and protect the integrity of the proceedings. The order does not restrict Trump from making statements about Washington, D.C. and its residence, nor from criticizing the government or the Justice Department generally. The outcome of the case is still pending.