An Alabama high school band director was tasered and arrested by Birmingham police officers last Thursday after he refused to stop his students from playing music during a "fifth quarter" following a football game. The incident has sparked outrage among the local community, with many questioning the use of excessive force by the police. Mims' legal team is now taking action against the Birmingham Police Department.
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Ray Epps, a participant in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been charged with disorderly conduct in federal court in Washington, D.C. He is set to enter a plea deal on Wednesday, Sept. 20, and is one of more than 400 suspects identified by the FBI in connection with the attack. The investigation is ongoing.
A 14-year-old girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, had an unexpected surprise on a recent flight to Boston when she discovered an iPhone taped to the back of the toilet seat in the first-class bathroom. The family believes that the girl was targeted by a member of the crew, and has contacted American Airlines to report the incident and express concern about the safety of their daughter and other passengers. American Airlines has yet to comment on the incident, raising questions about the safety and security of passengers on flights.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington this week to discuss the Biden administration's request for an additional $24 billion in security and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. The US has already provided Ukraine with more than $1.5 billion in security assistance since 2014, and has appointed a special envoy to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The visit is seen as a key step in the Biden administration's efforts to support Ukraine, with the debate over the aid package expected to be a major focus.
House Republicans are facing internal divisions as the deadline for a government shutdown looms, with far-right Republicans clashing with center-right lawmakers and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's future in doubt. Senate Republicans are watching with dismay as the odds of a government shutdown increase, and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) warned that a shutdown "will not go well for us." Time is running out for Congress to reach a deal and avoid a shutdown before the September 30th deadline.
Police in Romeoville, IL are investigating a quadruple homicide in a suburban Chicago home. Two adults and two children were found fatally shot, as well as three dogs. The Romeoville Police Department is not investigating the incident as a murder-suicide and are searching for the killer. Neighbors of the family are shocked by the news and the police department is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Marine Corps F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Crashes in South Carolina, Debris Field Located and Pilot Safe
Marine Corps F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Crashes in South Carolina, Debris Field Located and Pilot Safe
A Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed in South Carolina, with the pilot able to eject and parachute to safety. A debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County, two hours northeast of the air base, and a recovery team is securing the area. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and the pilot is in good condition and receiving medical care.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has announced a deadline of noon on September 22nd for negotiations with the "Big Three" Detroit automakers, Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis. If progress is not made, the union will call for additional strikes, as workers fight to restore wages and benefits to the gold-standard working-class careers they were in previous generations. This is the first time in the UAW's 88-year history that the three automakers are facing simultaneous strikes.