Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th, containing spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats and no money for President Donald Trump's border wall. The bill includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.
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A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old baby at a Bronx day care. The husband of the day care's owner was apprehended in Mexico after being seen on security footage carrying bags out the back alley of the day care on the day of the incident. Three other people have already been charged in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
This week, Commander, President Joe Biden's German shepherd, was involved in another biting incident, this time with a Secret Service Uniformed Division police officer. The White House Medical Office treated the female officer, and the First Family is working on ways to help Commander handle the unpredictable environment of the White House grounds. Nearly 200-pages of redacted federal documents released in October revealed that Commander had been involved in 10 biting incidents since October, and the Secret Service has taken steps to protect staff from the dog. The White House has not commented on the latest incident, but the Secret Service is taking the matter seriously.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an insurrection from hard-right Republicans, and the House is set to vote on a package of bills that includes $6 billion in aid to Ukraine and $6 billion in emergency FEMA funding. The Senate will begin voting Tuesday evening, but it is uncertain if the chamber can pass the bill before the Sunday deadline.
A New York judge has ruled in favor of the state attorney general's $250 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his company, finding that Trump committed repeated acts of fraud for years. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the defendants' New York business certificates canceled and wrote that Trump's legal arguments defending the statements are based in "a fantasy world, not the real world." The civil trial is scheduled to begin on October 2, with the ruling likely to be a major factor in the proceedings.
A Philadelphia Municipal Judge has dismissed all charges against former police officer Mark Dial in the shooting death of motorist Eddie Irizarry. Surveillance video and police body camera footage of the incident was played in court on Tuesday, leading to an emotional reaction from Irizarry's family. The ruling has sparked debate over the use of force by police officers and accountability, with Irizarry's family calling for an independent investigation.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on federal bribery charges, prompting fellow Senate Democrats to call for his resignation. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey expressed shock at the allegations and noted his close working relationship with Menendez. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has said he will not step down, as a conviction could potentially shift the balance of power in the Senate.
The FTC and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust case against Amazon, alleging the company has used its market power to maintain higher prices and harm customers and rivals. FTC Chair Lina Khan noted the immediate harm of Amazon's alleged anti-competitive practices, and the lawsuit seeks to hold the company accountable and restore the competitive conditions that existed before its conduct. This case is the latest in a series of antitrust actions taken against tech giants and could have far-reaching implications for the industry.