Former President Donald Trump is set to make a rare, voluntary court appearance on Monday in New York City for the start of a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General's office. The $250 million lawsuit alleges fraud in Trump's business dealings, and the outcome of the trial could have widespread implications for his businesses. Trump has expressed his displeasure with the lawsuit and is likely to base his defense on his own version of the facts.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has criticized Representative Matt Gaetz's attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his seat, calling it a "disaster" for the Republican party. President Joe Biden also commented on the situation, noting that "extreme MAGA Republicans" had attempted to walk away from a deal, but were stopped. With the 2022 midterm elections looming, it remains to be seen how the Republican party will move forward in the coming months.
Key takeaways: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of California Sen. Dianne…
New York State Police issued an Amber Alert on Sunday morning for a 9-year-old girl who was abducted Saturday night while camping with her family at Moreau Lake State Park. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her shock and concern, and police believe Charlotte Sena is in imminent danger of serious harm. Anyone with any information should call the New York State Police or dial 911.
Connecticut is set to enact a comprehensive gun control measure on Sunday, limiting the sale of handguns to three per person in a thirty day period and banning open carrying of firearms. The law has been met with legal challenges, but gun control advocates hope it will reduce gun violence in the state. Mixed reactions from gun rights and gun control advocates remain, as the long-term effects of the law remain to be seen.
President Joe Biden has reassured allies of continued U.S. financial support for Ukraine, despite a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for the country. Congress passed a bill to keep the government funded until November 21, giving them more time to negotiate a longer-term solution. Biden urged Congress to act quickly to ensure the continued flow of American aid to Ukraine.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has announced his intention to file a motion to vacate the speakership of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) this week, citing McCarthy's lack of trustworthiness. The bill passed Saturday night did not include new funding for Ukraine, and McCarthy has said that those wanting more funding for Ukraine will have to give in on border security funding. This motion, if successful, would be a major shake-up in the House of Representatives, and it is unclear how it will be received by other members of Congress.
Saturday night's Powerball draw ended without a winner, pushing the jackpot past the $1 billion mark. This marks the fourth-most-valuable Powerball jackpot and the 32nd consecutive drawing without a winner. There were also two $2 million, multiplier-enhanced tickets, and five $1 million tickets won in the draw. Powerball is a lottery game played in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with odds of winning the grand prize at 1 in 292.2 million.