A federal judge in Austin, Texas has ordered the state to remove a large floating barrier from the middle of the Rio Grande River, following protests from the U.S. and Mexican governments. The U.S. government argued that the buoys violated the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate navigable waters, and Judge Ezra found that the buoys interfered with the federal government's ability to manage the river and caused environmental damage. The ruling is the latest development in the Biden administration's efforts to address the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Kourtney Kardashian, reality star and mother of three, recently experienced "urgent fetal surgery" to save her unborn baby's life. She expressed her gratitude to her doctors for "saving our baby's life" and to her husband and mother, Kris Jenner, for their support. Her post has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and celebrities, reminding us of the importance of seeking medical attention and of the power of family and community in times of need.
A federal judge in Delaware has been informed by special counsel David Weiss that prosecutors intend to seek a grand jury indictment of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, before the end of September. The filing was made in the criminal action tied to a pretrial agreement with the government over the possession of a gun while someone is using narcotics. A tentative plea deal between the government and Hunter Biden's attorneys over taxes and diversion agreement on a firearms charge fell apart this summer, and it is unclear what charges Hunter Biden may face and if he will be able to avoid prison time if the indictment is returned.
Mitch McConnell has vowed to serve out his terms as Senate Minority Leader and Kentucky Senator, despite questions about his health following two public episodes in which he froze. At a press conference Wednesday, the 81-year-old said he has no plans to step down and reassured supporters that he will remain in office for the duration of his terms. McConnell has been a key figure in the Republican Party and is expected to remain a powerful force in the Senate.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has filed a lawsuit in Colorado on behalf of six Republican and unaffiliated voters, asking the court to declare that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's 2024 presidential ballot due to his alleged violation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The suit seeks to prevent Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold from placing Trump’s name on any future ballot and is the latest in a series of legal challenges to Trump’s eligibility for office.
Ruby Franke, the mother of six behind the family YouTube channel "8 Passengers," has been charged with six counts of felony child abuse by the Washington County Attorney in Utah. The investigation is ongoing, but Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested last week after Franke's malnourished son ran to a neighbor's house asking for help. If convicted, they could face up to life in prison.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison student was the victim of a horrific off-campus attack on Sunday morning, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Early Wednesday morning, Brandon A. Thompson, 26, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree reckless injury and strangulation in connection with the attack. The university is offering counseling services and working closely with the Madison Police Department to ensure the safety of its students.
A federal judge in New York has ruled that former President Donald Trump is liable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll and will face a trial in January 2024 to determine what money damages he owes her. The jury in a separate civil trial found Trump had sexually abused Carroll and then defamed her, and the upcoming trial will focus solely on what money damages he owes her. Trump's attorney has said the ruling is "wrong" and that Trump will appeal, while Carroll's attorney has called it an "important victory" for her and all women who have been defamed.