A man was arrested for openly carrying a firearm in the Wisconsin Capitol while demanding to see Governor Tony Evers. He was released on bail later that night, but was found to be carrying an assault rifle upon his return. The Capitol police officer was able to prevent the man from entering the suite of rooms and he is now facing charges for his actions.
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Key takeaways: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has spoken with former President Donald Trump about his bid to become the next Speaker of the House of…
On December 12, 2018, a fatal collision occurred in Bogota, New Jersey involving Senator Bob Menendez's then-girlfriend, Nadine Arslanian. Richard Koop, the pedestrian killed in the incident, had allegedly jumped on Arslanian's windshield before the collision. Four months later, Arslanian and Menendez allegedly received a new Mercedes as a gift, which has been linked to their September 22 indictment on bribery charges. The incident has raised questions about the couple's alleged bribery conspiracy, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Key takeaways: The COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. The CDC has issued guidance to states and local health departments to help them transition…
The Powerball lottery has reached a historic milestone, with the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's drawing reaching an estimated $1.4 billion. This marks the first time in Powerball history that two back-to-back jackpots have reached the billion-dollar mark, and is the biggest jackpot in both Powerball and U.S. lottery history. There haven't been any Powerball grand prize winners since a single ticket sold in Los Angeles claimed a $1.08 billion pot of gold on July 19, leading to the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's drawing reaching an estimated $1.4 billion. Dreams are just that for ticket holders hoping to win the $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot, but with the jackpot reaching a historic milestone, the next winner could be just around the corner.
President Joe Biden's German shepherd, Commander, is no longer on the White House campus due to a number of biting incidents. First Lady Jill Biden's spokesperson, Elizabeth Alexander, said the family is evaluating next steps and the White House is grateful for the patience and support of the U.S. Secret Service as they work through solutions.
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is on trial in Manhattan for allegedly committing a "massive fraud" by stealing $10 billion from customers and investors. The prosecution's first witness, Julliard, testified to feeling "extremely anxious" when he unsuccessfully attempted to withdraw his funds. Bankman-Fried faces a potential prison term of more than a century if convicted.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with an incident involving a group of teens racially harassing an Asian American passenger on the city’s subway last month. The suspect is suspected of unarmed assault to rob and assault for the purpose of intimidation. The incident occurred on October 2nd at the MBTA Forest Hills Station and serves as a reminder of the need for increased awareness and protection of minority communities.