Rhode Island held a special election to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. David Cicilline, with Democrat Gabe Amo, a former White House official in the Biden and Obama administrations, heavily favored. Amo ran on a platform of economic recovery, racial justice, and healthcare reform, while his Republican opponent Gerry Leonard ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility and government reform. Amo's win marks a historic moment for Rhode Island, as he is the first person of color to be elected to Congress from the state.
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Witnesses reported that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protestors at a pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, California. Deputies found Kessler conscious and responsive with injuries consistent with a fall, and he was taken to the hospital where he later died. The Sheriff's Office has declined to identify the suspect or classify the incident as a hate crime, but they are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Special Counsel John Weiss appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday to testify about the scope of his authority in the investigation into Hunter Biden's business dealings. He stated that he had full authority to pursue criminal charges, but declined to provide any information that could impede the ongoing investigation. His testimony marks the first time a special counsel has answered questions from congressional investigators before concluding a probe.
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man with a rifle in a park near Senate office buildings in Washington, D.C. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) responded to reports that the arrested individual was carrying an AR-15. The Capitol Police said that they received a call about a man with a gun and officers arrested the man in the park, reminding the need for increased security around the Capitol building and other government buildings in Washington, D.C.
The Supreme Court is debating whether the government can take guns away from domestic abusers, a question that has been upended by the Court's sweeping test for reviewing gun regulations. The case, United States v. Rahimi, centers around Zackey Rahimi, who is challenging the constitutionality of a 1994 federal law that makes it a felony for people placed under domestic violence protective orders to possess firearms. The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on gun rights in the United States.
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote Tuesday on two Republican-sponsored resolutions to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian American in Congress, over her controversial remarks and actions in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The resolutions come in response to concerns from Democrats and Republicans alike, and Democrats are likely to oppose them. It is unclear if the resolutions will pass.
The upcoming Kentucky gubernatorial election is a tight race between incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Recent polls have put the two candidates in a dead heat, with Beshear's approval ratings being bolstered by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the number of former President Donald Trump's supporters who plan to vote for Cameron has increased significantly, making the outcome of the election uncertain. The race will be a key indicator of the national political environment ahead of the 2024 election.
Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, was arrested on Friday after crashing her car into the Israelite School of Universal and Practical Knowledge in Indianapolis, believing it to be a Jewish school with ties to Israel. The incident is believed to be motivated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and no injuries were reported. The school's director, Rabbi Yisrael Pinson, expressed shock and sadness at the incident, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate.