Police have executed a search warrant at a second storage unit in Amityville, Long Island, New York, in connection with the ongoing Gilgo Beach murder case. Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect living in Massapequa Park, was arrested in connection with the case on Friday and placed on suicide watch. Investigators have confiscated an arsenal of nearly 300 guns, framed pictures, and a child-like doll from Heuermann's home. It is unclear who rented the two storage units.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged senators to swiftly confirm more than 60 nominees to key foreign policy positions, warning that leaving the roles unfilled would damage America's global standing and national security interests. Senator Rand Paul has blocked the confirmation of the nominees while seeking information on the origins of Covid-19, and Blinken has asked for the senators' leadership to swiftly confirm the nominees and reconsider or work with the Department to find a reasonable and expedited path forward. The confirmation of the nominees is seen as critical to the Biden administration's foreign policy agenda.
Iowa Judge Temporarily Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban, Recognizing Respect for Both Sides of the Issue
Iowa Judge Temporarily Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban, Recognizing Respect for Both Sides of the Issue
A contentious abortion law in Iowa has been temporarily blocked by Judge Joseph Seidlin, pending the court's final adjudication on the matter. The Assistant Attorney General argued for a lower standard for assessing abortion restrictions, but the court chose to follow current Iowa Supreme Court precedent and preserve the status quo. The temporary injunction will remain in place until the court's final ruling, which is yet to be determined.
House Democrats are pushing for a vote on a resolution to censure Republican Rep. George Santos of New York for lying about his background during his successful 2020 campaign. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres, would be a formal reprimand of Santos and requires a floor vote within two legislative days. If passed, it would be the latest in a series of actions taken by House Democrats to hold Santos accountable for his misconduct.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, joining a crowded Republican primary field in the race for the seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. LaRose expressed his concern for the direction of the country and his commitment to defending the values that made America the hope of the world. The Ohio Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country next year, with the winner of the Republican primary facing Brown in the general election in November 2024.
This week's Powerball lottery is offering an estimated $900 million jackpot, with no winner in Saturday night's drawing. Three tickets matched all five white balls, however, and are eligible for $1 million prizes. Monday's drawing will offer a choice between an annuitized prize or a one-time lump sum before taxes, with odds of 1 in 292,201,338. It is the third biggest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history.
After a 24-hour manhunt, Andre Longmore, the suspect accused of killing four people in a Georgia suburb, was fatally shot by law enforcement forces. Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett declared the suspect "neutralized" and "dead" at a news conference, while officials are still working to determine a motive for the killings. A Henry County sheriff's deputy and a Clayton County police officer were injured in the attempt to arrest Longmore.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, is blocking hundreds of military promotions over a Pentagon abortion policy, causing a potential national security crisis. President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have denounced the move, and Senator Tammy Duckworth has warned it will jeopardize the U.S.' ability to lead the free world. Sullivan has warned that the blockade could soon leave the U.S. without a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a chief of Naval Operations.