Tracy Fiorenza, a 41-year-old Chicago woman, was arrested by the Secret Service on Monday for allegedly sending threatening emails to former President Donald Trump and his son Barron. The emails, sent on May 21, 2023, included threats to shoot the former president and his son, and to "slam a bullet in Baron Trump's head." Fiorenza is currently in federal custody and the Secret Service is investigating the incident.
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Former President Donald Trump has agreed to a $200,000 bond in a Georgia criminal case that charges him with attempting to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state. John Eastman, the attorney who advocated for various extralegal schemes for Trump to stay in power after losing the 2020 election, also agreed to a $100,000 bond on Monday. The bond agreement includes a prohibition on intimidating any of the 18 co-defendants, any witnesses, victims, or “the community or to any property in the community.” This is the first criminal case against a former president, and is seen as a victory for the prosecution, as it ensures that Trump will not be able to interfere with the case.
Mackenzie Shirilla, a 19-year-old Ohio woman, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Monday for deliberately crashing her car into a brick wall at 100 mph, killing her boyfriend and a friend. During the sentencing, the families of both victims expressed their grief and the judge said that justice had been served. Shirilla will receive credit for time served and have her driver’s license permanently suspended.
Palm Springs, California experienced record-breaking rainfall and flash floods due to Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday, with 3.18 inches of rain recorded - more than half of the average yearly rainfall for the city. The National Weather Service has issued a warning to residents to avoid flooded roads and be aware of the potential for mudslides and other dangerous conditions.
The House Freedom Caucus has declared that they will not support a temporary spending bill unless it includes language on border security, new laws to address the “weaponization” of the Justice Department and FBI, and a shift in some of the Pentagon’s policies. This announcement has increased the chances of a government shutdown, as the provisions they are demanding are likely to be opposed by Senate Democrats and the White House. The Freedom Caucus has been a powerful force in the House since 2015, and their latest statement makes it clear that they will not support any bill that does not include their demands.
Asa Hutchinson, a Republican presidential candidate, has raised questions about Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president in 2024 due to a section of the Constitution that bars anyone who has engaged in insurrection from holding office. This argument has been supported by two conservative legal scholars who have published an article making an originalist argument that Trump's behavior on and leading up to January 6 should disqualify him from running for president. Hutchinson has said that he does not believe Trump is qualified to be the next president of the United States and the debate over his eligibility is likely to continue in the coming months.
Governor Josh Green has expressed his sympathies for those affected by the wildfires and urged the public to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions. President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the island soon to survey the damage and meet with those affected.
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