The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, after human remains were found to be improperly stored at the site. Deputies were first dispatched to the building on Tuesday to investigate reports of a suspicious incident, and the investigation is ongoing with the help of the Fremont County Coroner's Office and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. It is unclear what, if any, consequences the funeral home may face as a result of the investigation.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Matt Rosendale recently denounced the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden as a political stunt. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the newly-vacated House speaker role, awarding him the Medal of Freedom in a closed-door ceremony. Republicans are struggling to find a leader to replace McCarthy, who has been criticized for his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, and it is unclear if Jordan will be successful in his bid.
An 18-year-old Brooklyn man, Brian Dowling, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of public policy activist Ryan Carson. Neighbors of Dowling described him as "mentally paranoid," and police questioned him at the 81st Precinct before charging him with the crime. The death of Carson has left the Brooklyn community in shock, mourning the loss of a well-respected activist.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol early next week to unify the Republican party following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Rep. Troy Nehls has said Trump will back Rep. Jim Jordan's candidacy for the speakership, and Jordan is seen as a favorite among the far-right Republicans. Trump's endorsement could be a decisive factor in the race for the speakership, with the House expected to vote on the new speaker on Jan. 3, 2021.
President Donald Trump has decided to temporarily pause his lawsuit against Michael Cohen, his former lawyer, due to a busy schedule of civil and criminal battles, as well as his 2024 presidential campaign. The lawsuit was filed in April 2018, alleging that Cohen had defamed him by making false statements to the media, and was dismissed in August 2018, but Trump appealed the decision. It is unclear when Trump will resume the lawsuit, but it is likely to remain on hold for the foreseeable future.
The Biden administration has come under fire for waiving 26 federal laws in order to construct roughly 20 miles of additional border wall in South Texas. President Joe Biden defended the decision, saying that the Trump-era funding for the barrier must be used to stop illegal migration from Mexico. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas rejected criticism of the decision, saying that the Biden administration was bound by law to follow through with the project. The decision has sparked debate among both Democrats and Republicans, with some arguing that the wall is necessary and others contending that it is a waste of money and a violation of human rights.
The House of Representatives has removed Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, the first time in the House's 234-year history that a speaker has been removed in this manner. Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced they are running to be the next speaker, while Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Troy Nehls and Greg Steube have stated that they want former President Donald Trump to be speaker. Trump is reportedly considering a visit to the Capitol next week, ahead of an election for the House's top job.
Two law firms have filed to end their legal representation of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell due to unpaid legal fees, as he is being sued by Dominion and Smartmatic for defamation over his claims of election fraud. The law firms are seeking millions of dollars in future fees and costs if they are forced to continue providing legal services to Lindell. The outcome of this legal battle remains to be seen.