Joseph Padilla, a disabled Army veteran and former prison corrections officer, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. He was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of Congress and other charges. The Justice Department has charged more than 400 people in connection with the riot, and more than 250 have been convicted.
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A teenage driver was arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of hit-and-run collisions in Huntington Beach, California that resulted in the death of one cyclist. Police believe the driver intentionally targeted the cyclists, and are continuing to investigate the incident. The suspect is currently being held on suspicion of murder.
A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the northeast United States and Canada, stretching from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.-Canadian border. A tropical storm watch has also been issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to the region on Friday night and Saturday, with the potential for life-threatening flooding late Friday and Saturday.
A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration's effort to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy into a federal regulation was unlawful. Judge Andrew Hanen, appointed by former Republican President George W. Bush, barred the government from approving any new applications, but left the program intact for existing recipients. The Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling on the legality of the DACA program in the coming months.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is preparing to strike the "Big Three" automakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, if contract agreements cannot be reached by Friday. The union is seeking a wage increase of up to 40% and improved benefits, and is willing to strike select facilities to disrupt production. Negotiations are now in a race against the clock to reach a deal before the deadline, and the union is prepared to take action if an agreement is not reached.
A federal judge in New Mexico has blocked part of a public health order issued by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that suspended the right to open or concealed carry of guns in public places for 30 days in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, ruling that it was in violation of the Second Amendment. Opponents of the order argued that it was necessary to protect the safety of the people of New Mexico, but the temporary restraining order will remain in effect until a hearing is held on August 7th to determine the legality of the order.
A federal judge has issued an order limiting former President Donald Trump's access to sensitive government documents and barring him from discussing them publicly. The order outlines procedures Trump and his lawyers must follow when handling classified information disclosed to them in connection with the case, such as keeping the documents in a secure location and not sharing them with anyone outside of the legal team. Violations of the restrictions may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This order is the latest development in the case and is intended to ensure that the sensitive documents are handled properly.
Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has been met with support from Republicans in both…