Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is facing criticism for a Fourth of July tweet that falsely attributed a quote to Founding Father Patrick Henry. The tweet sparked a wave of criticism from both sides of the political aisle, with critics accusing Hawley of attempting to rewrite American history and push a religious agenda. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and accuracy when it comes to sharing information on social media, as well as the need for a better understanding of the Founding Fathers and the principles upon which the United States was founded.
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On Monday night, five people were killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia, including a 13-year-old and a 2-year-old. Kimbrady Carriker has been charged with five counts of murder in connection with the shooting, and the victims are remembered by their families as people who would help anyone they could. The suspect was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun and wearing a mask.
The White House was briefly evacuated on Sunday evening after the Secret Service discovered suspicious powder in a common area of the West Wing. Preliminary tests showed the substance was cocaine, found in a storage facility used by White House staff and guests. The Secret Service is currently investigating the incident and has not released any further information.
On Tuesday morning, a woman was killed in an alligator attack while walking her dog near a lagoon in South Carolina. Rescue efforts were interrupted by an alligator guarding the woman, who was later found dead at the edge of the lagoon. This marks the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. The sheriff’s office is currently investigating the incident and has urged residents to be aware of their surroundings and to take necessary precautions when near bodies of water.
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a "white, powdery substance" found in the West Wing of the White House, which led to a brief evacuation of the complex. The substance tested positive for cocaine on a field test, and the Secret Service has determined it to be "non-hazardous". The investigation is ongoing, and the White House has not commented on the incident.
On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that there has been contact between the U.S. and Russia regarding a possible prisoner swap involving Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, both of whom are considered "wrongfully detained." The same day, the U.S. ambassador to Russia met with Gershkovich in Moscow, and Peskov said that any discussions about a prisoner swap must be kept in complete silence. It is unclear if the two countries have made any progress in their negotiations.
Emma Tetewsky, a 31-year-old Massachusetts woman who went missing last week, was found alive in Borderland State Park on Monday evening after hikers heard her screaming for help in a swamp-like area. She was taken to the hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries, and the cause of her disappearance is still under investigation.
Three people were killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a celebration in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday night. Police are investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information or video/photos to come forward.