Court documents released Wednesday revealed that former President Donald Trump mistakenly identified E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who alleges he raped her in the 1990s, as his ex-wife Marla Maples in a photograph during a deposition as part of a defamation lawsuit filed by Carroll. Trump has denied the allegations, but his comments under oath threaten to undercut his repeated denials, as he incorrectly identified Carroll as his ex-wife. The case is ongoing and a ruling is expected soon.
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Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) was injured in an accident at his home on Wednesday afternoon, suffering "several injuries". He is an Army veteran and has represented Florida’s 17th Congressional District since 2019. His office has asked for prayers for the congressman and his family, but no further information has been released on the accident or his condition.
First Lady Jill Biden underwent surgery last week to remove a non-cancerous growth from her left eyelid, as well as two cancerous lesions from her right eye and chest. President Joe Biden is not expected to launch a 2024 campaign before delivering his State of the Union Address next month, and the Biden administration is preparing to release new childhood obesity guidelines to help reduce the prevalence of obesity in children.
Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man, has been charged with murder and disinterring a body without authority after investigators found bloody clothing, rags and sharp tools in 10 trash bags he discarded while searching online for tips on handling a dead body. His wife Ana Walshe has been missing since April, and Walshe is being held without bail while authorities search for her remains. The community is calling for justice for Ana Walshe, and the investigation is ongoing.
Elon Musk is leading a major transition at Twitter, symbolically represented by his entrance to the company's headquarters carrying a sink. The company is now auctioning off office furniture, memorabilia, and kitchen equipment from its San Francisco offices as a way to send a message about the new direction. Musk is determined to make the transition a success, and has tweeted "let that sink in" to emphasize his point.
Navy veteran Richard Osthoff has accused newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) of fraudulently raising funds for his service dog's lifesaving surgery and then disappearing with the money. Osthoff believes access to the $3,000 donation pot would have saved his dog's life, and veterans and animal rights activists are now calling for an investigation and demanding that Rep. Santos be held accountable for his actions.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation from her role as leader of the country, citing that she no longer has "enough in the tank" to do the job justice. She will remain in her seat as a lawmaker until the general election in October, and is confident in the Labour Party's ability to win. Ardern will be remembered for her work on a number of issues, including her response to the global pandemic.
Following the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols in police custody in Memphis, Tennessee, the Department of Justice and FBI have launched a civil rights inquiry. The family of Nichols is demanding answers, including the release of body camera footage, and have planned a series of protests over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. The investigation is ongoing, and the family and activists are hoping for answers soon.