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Ray Epps, a former Marine and Trump supporter, has pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct in connection with the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He admitted to moving through police barriers and pushing a sign into officers, as well as saying "We're in the Capitol" and "We're taking this." Despite a widespread conspiracy theory that he was a federal agent, Epps has now admitted that he was a part of the mob and will face a sentencing hearing on Dec. 19.
Judy B. Fights for Ukraine’s Survival: Umerov Makes First International Appearance Since Appointment
Judy B. Fights for Ukraine’s Survival: Umerov Makes First International Appearance Since Appointment
Ukraine's new defense minister, Umerov, has made his first international appearance following a dramatic reshuffle of the country's military leadership in the midst of a war against Russia. Judy B., a 64-year-old professional therapist from the Houston area, is trying to rally support for Ukraine through her star role in one of the ads. She believes the US has a responsibility to defend democracy globally, and is doing her best to ensure Ukraine receives the support it needs.
Bestselling authors George R.R. Martin, John Grisham, and Jodi Picoult are among 17 authors suing OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for copyright infringement. The Authors Guild is representing the authors, arguing that OpenAI's use of their works without permission is a violation of copyright law. The authors are hoping for a resolution that will protect their works from being used without permission and for OpenAI to pay damages for the alleged infringement. OpenAI has yet to respond to the lawsuit.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) released a powerful new campaign ad featuring Hadley, a childhood rape survivor, criticizing his GOP challenger Daniel Cameron for his hardline opposition to abortion in cases of rape or incest. Beshear has been a vocal supporter of abortion rights and is using the ad to bring attention to the issue. Cameron has recently moderated his position, but has not yet commented on the ad. The ad has been met with widespread praise and is sure to be a major topic of discussion in the weeks leading up to the election.
The Federal Reserve held its meeting today to decide its next move on interest rates, leaving the main U.S. rate unchanged at 5.25% to 5.50%. This decision will have a major impact on consumers and businesses, with mortgage rates already at their highest levels in decades and credit card APRs at record highs. The Fed is confident that its series of rate hikes over the last 18 months will be enough to bring inflation under control, but it will be closely monitoring the economic situation in the coming months.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has changed the Senate's informal dress code to allow senators to wear whatever they want on the floor, which was highlighted when Senator John Fetterman presided over the Senate in shorts and no tie. Senator Susan Collins jokingly offered to wear a bikini to the Senate floor, but clarified she would not. The change is seen as a move to modernize the Senate and make it more inclusive and accessible.
A Texas sheriff's deputy was arrested after leaving his 2-month-old baby in a hot car for three hours, resulting in the infant being taken to the hospital in critical condition. The National Weather Service warns that temperatures inside of a car can reach up to 20 degrees higher than the outside temperature, and that leaving a window cracked does not make a difference. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office released a statement saying they are "committed to ensuring justice is served".