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Former President Donald Trump was called to testify under oath in a New York civil fraud trial on Wednesday, but the proceedings were interrupted when the judge issued him a $10,000 fine for violating a limited gag order. Trump made a comment about the judge's clerk, which sparked debate among legal experts, and he abruptly left the courtroom after the judge denied his defense's request for a directed verdict. The incident has highlighted the importance of respecting the court and its staff, and the trial is ongoing.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected as the Republican House speaker nominee on October 24, ending a tumultuous period for the GOP. Separately, U.S. Capitol Police have charged Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) with a misdemeanor for pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building. Johnson is expected to bring stability to the House of Representatives, while Bowman has issued a statement saying he will pay the fine and looks forward to the charges being dropped.
A security guard at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Colorado was attacked by a bear that had broken into the hotel's kitchen late Monday night. The guard was taken to a local hospital and treated for scratches to his back, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers determined that the bear had entered the hotel through a series of doors near the courtyard. Officials are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions when outdoors, as bears are increasingly active this time of year.
Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York has been charged with a misdemeanor for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building. Bowman has admitted to activating the alarm and the charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail. The U.S. Capitol Police have sent the case with charges to prosecutors for their consideration, and Bowman's case is still pending.
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Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected as the 56th speaker of the House in a party-line vote, with all 220 Republicans voting for him. Johnson is a close ally of former President Donald Trump and had led many of the 2020 election challenges, including an amicus brief signed by more than 100 House Republicans. Johnson is the most ideologically conservative speaker since Newt Gingrich in the 1990s and is now second in line to the presidency.
John Drake Jr., the estranged son of Nashville's police chief, was found dead Tuesday night from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a four day manhunt. He was wanted in connection with the shooting of two officers outside a Dollar General store in La Vergne, TN on Saturday. The TBI is continuing to investigate the incident and will release more information as it becomes available.