Key takeaways: General Motors has agreed in writing to include electric battery manufacturing in the next contract between GM and the union. The strike has…
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Kevin McCarthy, former House Speaker, denied reports on Friday that he is considering resigning from Congress before his term ends in 2025. Reports of his potential resignation followed Rep. Matt Gaetz's "motion to vacate" resolution passing earlier this week, which was seen as a rebuke of McCarthy's leadership. McCarthy said he plans to “help the people I got here, and we're going to expand it further” in the 2024 elections and denied that he is resigning.
Georgia prosecutor Christian announced Friday that no criminal charges will be brought against the state troopers who fatally shot environmental activist Manuel Teran while protesting the planned construction of a police training center. Christian concluded that the use of deadly force was "objectively reasonable" due to reports of gunfire and Teran being armed. Activists and civil rights groups have called for an independent investigation, arguing that the troopers' use of deadly force was excessive and unnecessary.
Key takeaways: Liz Cheney recently accused Ohio Republican Jim Jordan of being aware of former President Donald Trump’s plans to cling on to power. Senators…
A new report has revealed that former President Donald Trump allegedly shared sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire during a conversation at his Mar-a-Lago club. The news of Trump’s alleged disclosure has raised concerns among government officials and sparked a debate about the security of America’s nuclear submarine program. The FBI and prosecutors have twice questioned Trump about the incident, but it is unclear if any charges will be brought against him.
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.
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.