Federal prosecutors are considering charging Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, with three tax crimes and a charge related to a gun purchase. The investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and has been looking into whether he failed to file his taxes, wrongly claimed deductions, or lied about being on drugs when purchasing a gun. The case is still ongoing and no charges have been filed yet, but if Hunter Biden is charged and convicted, he could face jail time.
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Barbara Barrick has filed a wrongful death civil rights lawsuit against the McCurtain County Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff Kevin Clardy, and several sheriff's deputies in response to the death of her husband following an arrest in 2022. Audio of Clardy reportedly talking about killing journalists and boasting about physically confronting the local district attorney has been released. The lawsuit seeks damages for the wrongful death and an injunction to prevent similar conduct in the future, highlighting the need for police reform and accountability.
Authorities in Dadeville, Alabama have arrested five men in connection with a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party that left four young people dead and dozens more injured. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 23, and the suspects have been charged with four counts of reckless murder. The investigation is ongoing and authorities have not yet released any details about a possible motive.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has invited Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to testify at an upcoming hearing on ethics reform, following recent revelations about a billionaire GOP mega-donor's friendship with one of the justices. Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) noted that since 2011, there has been a steady stream of ethical issues, and the hearing will be an opportunity for the Supreme Court to address these and provide the public with more information. It is unclear whether Roberts will accept the invitation, but the hearing is expected to take place in early May.
Manhunt Underway in North Carolina After 24-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots 6-Year-Old Girl and Her Father
Manhunt Underway in North Carolina After 24-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots 6-Year-Old Girl and Her Father
A manhunt is underway in North Carolina for Robert Louis Singletary, who is wanted on four counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. The shooting occurred when a basketball rolled into Singletary's yard and he allegedly opened fire on a 6-year-old girl and her father. The girl was released from the hospital with a bullet fragment in her cheek, while her father remains hospitalized. Police are warning the public not to approach Singletary as he is considered armed and dangerous.
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would bar schools receiving federal money from allowing transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male to compete on girls or women's sports teams or athletic events. Supporters of the bill say it is necessary to ensure competitive fairness, while the White House has said President Joe Biden would veto the measure if it were to make it to his desk. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to face an uphill battle.
The Oakland Athletics have taken a major step forward in their plan to build a new stadium in Las Vegas, with team president Dave Kaval announcing the purchase of a 49-acre site near the Las Vegas Strip. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 30,000 to 35,000 and will feature a retractable roof, and the A's will now work with Nevada and Clark County on a public-private partnership to fund the project. The team is excited to move forward and make their dream of a major league ballpark in Las Vegas a reality.
The White House has expressed its disapproval of Senate Republicans for denying Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) request to temporarily replace her on the Judicial Committee. This would have allowed her to recover from an illness and prevented her Republican-appointed replacement from providing the deciding vote to strike down Roe v. Wade's abortion rights guarantee. The Democratic Party is now facing a similar dilemma with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and it is unclear how they will proceed to ensure Biden's judicial nominees are approved.