This week, a federal appeals court ruled 2-1 in favor of a lower court's finding that Texas' floating barrier on the Rio Grande, placed there by Governor Greg Abbott to deter illegal migrant crossings, was illegal. The court's decision requires Texas to stop any work on the barrier and move it to the riverbank, and is the second legal defeat for Texas this week over its border operations.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has rejected former President Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the special counsel's 2020 election interference case against him. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution for alleged conduct during his time in office. Trump had argued that the four charges brought against him should be dropped, but Judge Chutkan's ruling rejected this argument. The case is now expected to proceed to trial, where Trump will have the opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli military and intelligence officials are under scrutiny for missing or disregarding warnings about Hamas' plans to attack the country. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has intensified, with airstrikes hitting houses and buildings in the Gaza Strip and clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants on the northern border. 2 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing the threat of violence, and a lasting solution must be found to bring an end to the conflict.
Julianna Margulies has come under fire for comments she made on a podcast, suggesting that the Black community has been "brainwashed to hate Jews". Her comments have been widely criticized and she has since released a statement apologizing for any hurt she may have caused. Many people are now calling for her to take responsibility for her words and apologize for any hurt she may have caused.
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John Turscak, 52, has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes after attacking former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in federal prison, leaving him with 22 stab wounds. The attack was reportedly motivated by Chauvin's high-profile status, and has sparked outrage among many. Turscak is currently being held in a federal detention center in Arizona and is awaiting trial.
Former U.S. Olympic swimmer Klete Keller was sentenced to three years probation and six months of home detention for his involvement in the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Keller had pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding and faced a possible sentence of 10 months in federal prison, but prosecutors asked for a sentence below the guideline range due to his cooperation and the "unconscionable" nature of his actions. The Department of Justice has charged more than 400 people in connection with the attack, with more charges expected.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Ron DeSantis engaged in a two-hour debate on Fox News, discussing topics such as the coronavirus pandemic, the economy, and the environment. The debate was ended by Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, during the last commercial break. The debate was a chance for viewers to get to know the two governors and their stances on the issues.