Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to tell fellow House Republicans that he supports an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The move…
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The NOAA has reported that the US has already experienced more billion-dollar weather disasters in 2023 than in any other year since tracking began, with 253 fatalities and $57.6 billion in damages. Tropical Storm Hilary is among the potential billion-dollar events from 2023 that are still under review, and the NOAA has forecasted an "above normal" hurricane season. The NOAA has urged people to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has requested a stay of a judge's ruling denying his bid to move a criminal case against him to federal court. Meadows is facing charges related to alleged election interference in Georgia and is arguing that he should have immunity from prosecution due to his federal capacity at the time of the allegations. His attorneys have submitted an expedited appeal of the judge's decision and are awaiting a response.
Six Colorado voters have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, claiming he is disqualified from appearing on the state's ballots in the 2024 presidential election. Harvard constitutional law professor Laurence Tribe has shared his support for the lawsuit, which is being spearheaded by the government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) has pushed back on Trump's argument that the effort to use the 14th Amendment's Disqualification Clause to keep him off the ballot is "election interference".
On September 11th, the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks was commemorated. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the attacks, and 343 firefighters died on the day of the attacks, with 341 more dying from illnesses related to the recovery efforts. The memorial pool at the World Trade Center site serves as a reminder of the courage of those who responded to the attacks and the lasting impact of the tragedy.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will not appoint any of the contenders in the upcoming Senate race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to make an "interim appointment" until the primary election on March 5. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Newsom for his commitment to fairness and democracy, while others argue that he should have the right to appoint a candidate of his choosing. The primary election on March 5 will be a crucial moment in deciding who will fill the seat, should Feinstein resign before then.
Eight employees were injured in an explosion at an Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) facility in Decatur, Illinois on Sunday evening. The Decatur Fire Department is investigating the cause of the incident, and the extent of the employees' injuries is not yet known. ADM is cooperating with the investigation and is focused on the safety of its employees.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a difficult challenge as the House of Representatives returns from its summer recess this week, with a looming government shutdown deadline of September 30th. The situation has been complicated by the House Freedom Caucus, led by Rep. Ken Buck, who has dismissed fellow caucus member Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on a timeline for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas has said he would support a spending bill to fund the government through October, but it is unclear how the House Freedom Caucus will respond and whether McCarthy will be able to find a solution that satisfies both sides.