A 35-year-old single mother of four, Ajike “AJ” Owens, was fatally shot through a door in Ocala, Florida on Friday night. Susan Louise Lorincz has been arrested and charged with manslaughter with a firearm and other charges. Neighbors have come forward to say that Lorincz has a history of harassing area children and using racial slurs. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for Lorincz to be held accountable for her actions.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) recently labeled the right-wing organization Moms for Liberty (M4L) as an “anti-government extremist group.” In response, M4L’s co-founder, Tina Descovich, has called for donations to the organization in order to show their support. Despite the SPLC’s labeling, M4L continues to fight for its cause and has received strong support from its members.
Members of the House Freedom Caucus, a far-right faction of the House of Representatives, have stalled proceedings in the chamber in protest of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's compromise with President Joe Biden on “debt ceiling” legislation. The group, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), has blocked several bills backed by GOP leadership and has called for the House to “hold the floor” in protest. This disruption has put the GOP majority in a difficult situation, and it is unclear how long the group will continue to stall proceedings.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, is pushing forward with a resolution to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over a document detailing unconfirmed allegations of a bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The document, known as a FD-1023 form, allegedly describes a criminal scheme involving Biden and a foreign national relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions. If the resolution passes, it would be the first time in history that a sitting FBI director has been held in contempt of Congress.
Taylor Budowich, former spokesperson and aide to former President Donald Trump, testified before a federal grand jury in Miami, Fla., as part of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's records retention. In response, Budowich criticized the investigation as a "bogus and deeply troubling effort" and Trump himself has denied any wrongdoing. The investigation is ongoing and is part of a larger inquiry into Trump's business dealings and potential ties to Russia.
Peter Moloney, a Long Island business owner, was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday and charged with eight counts in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He is accused of spraying insecticide at police officers and targeting members of the news media, and is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The FBI has charged more than 300 individuals in connection with the attack and is seeking more information.
Search crews on Mount Rainier have recovered the body of 80-year-old solo climber Dawes Eddy, who had gone missing last week while taking the Ingraham Direct route. The park said Eddy's disappearance was the first time a solo climber had gone missing since 2014, and multiple search teams were deployed to look for him. The park has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the climber and urged climbers to take necessary safety precautions when embarking on a solo climb.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, joining a crowded field of contenders. He is set to kick off his campaign in Fargo, North Dakota on Wednesday, having been rumored to be preparing for a presidential run since his reelection in 2020. Burgum believes the country needs "new leadership to unleash our potential" and is now one of the many Republicans vying for the party's nomination in the 2024 election.