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The Coast Guard has recovered additional presumed human remains from the debris of the Titan submersible, which went missing in June while on a descent to view the wreckage of the Titanic. The evidence was successfully transferred to a U.S. port for cataloging and analysis, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the Titan submersible's implosion and provide updates to the families of the victims.
The case challenges South Carolina's congressional district map adopted in 2022, which was brought by Black South Carolinians alleging that the state is diluting Black voters’ power. A three-judge federal district court panel found that the map had “bleached … African American voters out of the district”. The Supreme Court will decide whether the process was illegal racial discrimination or simply partisan politics.
Allen Weisselberg, former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, is testifying in a civil trial in New York, accused of fraud connected with the former president's financial statements. Weisselberg is expected to testify about his role in preparing Trump’s annual financial statements, while responding with variations of "I don't recall" to dozens of questions. He has been involved in the Trump Organization for decades and recently served a jail stint for tax fraud.
Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating former President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, and has demanded to know whether Trump plans to argue in court that he was following the advice of his lawyers. Several lawyers in Trump's circle have already said they told him his attempts were unfounded, but he chose to rely on a fringe group of lawyers. The outcome of this investigation could have far-reaching implications for Trump and his legal team.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed court documents seeking further protections for jurors in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump due to his intimidating behavior on social media. Smith has asked U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to allow potential jurors to fill out a written questionnaire and limit how much each party can dig into the potential jurors' identities. The filing is an attempt to protect jurors from similar intimidation and is part of a pattern of Smith tussling with Trump's attorneys in the D.C. and South Florida cases.
Former Employee Testifies Against Crypto Trading Firm Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried in New York Court
Former Employee Testifies Against Crypto Trading Firm Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried in New York Court
Caroline Ellison, a former employee of the now-defunct crypto trading firm FTX, has testified against its co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried in a New York court. Ellison has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges, and is the only witness to the alleged crimes. Bankman-Fried has denied any wrongdoing, and the trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for holding crypto executives accountable for their actions.
House Republicans met Monday night to discuss the process of replacing former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No official policy decisions were made, but members expressed a variety of opinions on how quickly they could select a speaker and who it might be. The House Republican Conference will hear presentations from speaker candidates on Tuesday, and it is unclear how quickly they will be able to come to a consensus.