Wisconsin Republicans have announced a plan to address the controversy surrounding the 2011 gerrymander, including the potential impeachment of newly elected Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has created a panel of three former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to investigate impeachment criteria, and Governor Tony Evers has spoken out against the plan, calling it an attempt to "circumvent the will of the people". The panel is expected to make a recommendation to the Assembly, though it is unclear when action will be taken.
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Alaska Representative Mary Peltola Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr.
Alaska Representative Mary Peltola Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr.
Alaska Representative Mary Peltola's husband, Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., has passed away following a plane accident in Alaska. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi expressed her condolences, and Peltola's office shared that he was "obnoxiously good at everything" and had a "delightful sense of humor." The Alaska community has shown an outpouring of support, and Peltola's office has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, citing allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption. Thomas Sobocinski refuted Shapley's claim that U.S. Attorney David Weiss said he was not the deciding person on whether charges would be filed in the Hunter Biden case. McCarthy said the House investigations into the Biden family this year have uncovered a “culture of corruption” that demands deeper review.
Pennsylvania State Police have announced the capture of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, ending a two-week manhunt. Cavalcante, a 34-year-old Brazilian man, was sentenced to life in prison for murder and was arrested in a wooded area within the perimeter set up by law enforcement. A press conference will be held to provide further details about the capture and the escape.
Hundreds of gun-rights advocates gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday to protest Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 30-day ban on the conceal and open carry of guns in and around the city. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has since announced he cannot defend the order, prompting a number of lawsuits challenging the governor's order. The issue of gun rights has become a contentious issue in the state, with Governor Lujan Grisham defending her order as necessary to protect public safety, and some Democrats arguing that it infringes on the Second Amendment rights of New Mexicans.
U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert has confirmed that she was one of two guests removed from a performance of “Beetlejuice” at the Buell Theatre in Denver on Sunday, after theatergoers complained of her vaping, singing, and recording the performance. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts released a statement saying that it had to remove two guests for violating theater policies, and Boebert later confirmed that she was one of them. This is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Boebert, and it remains to be seen how the incident will affect her reputation and political career.
The Seattle Police Department is under investigation after a body-worn camera captured one of its union leaders making light of the death of a woman who was struck and killed by a police cruiser earlier this year. The city watchdog agency is now investigating the incident and the comments made by the officer, while the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Police Officers Guild have released statements condemning the officer's comments and committing to holding officers to the highest standards of professionalism.
The CDC has approved an updated booster for COVID-19, urging everyone aged 6 months and older to get the vaccine this fall. The updated vaccine is expected to more closely match the currently circulating variants and the CDC's advisory committee voted 13-1 in favor of the recommendation. The shots are expected to be available soon and the CDC is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and continue to follow safety protocols.