On Saturday, a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas left eight people dead and seven others wounded. Steven Spainhouer, one of the first responders, recalled trying to save victims, including a child found beneath his dead mother. The gunman was also killed in the shooting, and the motive is still under investigation. Local officials have expressed their condolences and are urging the public to remain vigilant.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of "economic and financial catastrophe" if the debt ceiling is not lifted or suspended by June 1. Congressman Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is working to come up with a solution to the debt ceiling issue, noting that a "protracted" default could trigger a Great Recession type of scenario. Both are urging Congress and the White House to come to an agreement before the June 1 deadline in order to avoid economic disaster.
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets in Dallas, Texas, killing eight people and wounding seven before being killed by a police officer. Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled the scene, and H&M released a statement saying that all of their employees were safe and counseling would be available. Police are still investigating the incident, and more information is expected to be released in the coming days.
A shooting at a house party in Chico, California, early Saturday morning left one 17-year-old girl dead and five other people wounded. Police believe the incident was isolated, and two men and the 17-year-old girl remain hospitalized in stable condition. The identities of the victims have not yet been released as police continue to investigate the tragedy.
Authorities responded to an "active shooter incident" Saturday afternoon at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas. Video posted to social media captured the sound of gunfire and panic among people in the mall's parking lot. The FBI and other agencies are investigating the incident, and the ATF is asking anyone with information or who was at the mall to contact them.
Carlos Dominguez, a 21-year-old former UC Davis student, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in Yolo County Superior Court on Friday. Judge Daniel Wolk denied bail due to the risk to public safety and the defendant's flight risk. Dominguez is eligible for a life prison term or the death penalty, and the investigation is ongoing. He is currently being held in the Yolo County Jail without bail.
Peter Schwartz, a Kentucky man with 38 prior convictions, was sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the longest sentence yet for a Capitol rioter. Schwartz pleaded guilty to five counts, including assaulting police officers and obstruction of an official proceeding, and expressed regret for the damage caused by the riot. His sentence surpasses the previous longest sentence of 10 years given to a retired NYPD officer for assaulting a police officer outside the Capitol.
The US is facing an unprecedented default as it reaches its legal borrowing limit, leading to a standoff between Congress and the White House. The recent influx of cash to the IRS has allowed it to process new and backlogged tax returns, giving policymakers a more precise picture of when the Treasury could run out of money. Republicans have proposed extending the deadline, though the White House has not made any commitments.