Donald Trump Jr. is set to return to the witness stand on Monday as lawyers of former President Donald Trump begin presenting their case in the $250 million civil fraud trial. Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization's former chief financial officer, has been called to the stand and is expected to be recalled by prosecutors. The trial poses threats to the Trump family's real estate empire and is expected to continue for at least several more days.
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An Illinois hunter has tragically died after being shot in the face by someone in his hunting party. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to contact them. The department is committed to ensuring the safety of all hunters and will continue to investigate this incident.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary in a major shakeup of the Conservative government, replacing Home Secretary Suella Braverman who was fired. This surprise move has been met with both surprise and criticism, as it is rare for a non-lawmaker to take a senior government post. Cameron's appointment is seen as a sign of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's desire to bring in experienced figures to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents of Ladispoli, Italy were shocked to find a lion roaming the streets on Saturday evening, but authorities were able to successfully track, sedate, and capture the animal after more than five hours. The operation involved Italy's state police, local police, the Carabinieri military police force, and local volunteers, and the lion, named Kimba, was returned to the circus unharmed. No one was hurt in the process, and the circus has not yet commented on the incident.
A massive storage yard fire has caused the indefinite closure of the I-10 Freeway in Los Angeles, leading to major traffic disruptions for commuters. City leaders have released a detailed map of alternate routes to help drivers navigate around the closure and Governor Newsom has said that engineers are assessing the damage to determine if the bridge deck is intact enough to allow for a few lanes to remain open.
Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying rioter from the Jan. 6 Capitol assault, has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 8th Congressional District as a Libertarian. He is running for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, who is not seeking re-election. Chansley is awaiting trial for several federal offenses related to the Capitol riot and it is unclear if he will be able to secure the party's nomination or run for office while awaiting trial.
Medical Aid for Palestinians has warned that babies in the neonatal unit at Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip cannot be safely moved due to the ongoing fighting, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have attacked two major hospitals in the region. The European Union has joined the chorus of voices calling for a cease-fire, but the Israeli government has yet to respond and the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has unexpectedly dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, citing low polling numbers and a lack of support from voters. His campaign staff were caught off guard by the announcement, which came shortly after a fundraising email was sent out. With Scott's departure, the race for the Republican nomination is now wide open.