Larry Fife Giberson, a former Princeton University student, was sentenced to two months in federal prison for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Giberson admitted to joining a mob of Donald Trump supporters and chanting “drag them out!” at officers guarding an entrance. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols noted Giberson’s “genuine remorse” and said he had taken responsibility for his actions. He is one of hundreds of people charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol.
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A federal judge in Florida is considering delaying the start of the classified documents trial of Donald Trump due to the other criminal cases he is facing and the amount of evidence his attorneys need to review. Trump's attorneys had requested to postpone the trial, and U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon for the Southern District of Florida appears ready to side with them. The outcome of the Mar-a-Lago trial could have a major impact on the former president’s legal future.
The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, citing strong economic growth and a strong jobs market. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the central bank is committed to using all of its tools to keep inflation in check and ensure that the economy remains strong. The Fed is open to additional rate hikes should inflation quicken in coming months.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has criticized the House Republicans' proposed standalone aid package for Israel, calling it a "joke" and "stunningly unserious" due to its lack of aid to Ukraine, humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and funding for the Indo-Pacific. Schumer has urged Speaker Johnson to "quickly change course" and offered his own solution, promising to stand with Israel's leaders. He concluded his remarks by declaring the House Republicans' proposal "dead almost before it's born" and called for a more comprehensive solution.
The House of Representatives is set to consider two separate censure resolutions, one for Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and one for Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Greene's resolution accuses Tlaib of leading an "insurrection" at the Capitol last month, while Tlaib's resolution is in response to Greene's criticism of her over her criticism of Israel. The House will now decide whether to punish either or both of the two lawmakers for their controversial statements, with Greene's resolution seen as an attempt to trivialize the events of Jan. 6 and Tlaib's resolution seen as an attempt to hold Greene accountable.
The Pentagon has launched a new online tool to report government activity related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs. The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has created a form for current or former government employees, contractors, and service members to submit information related to UAPs. The information submitted through the website will be used in a report on UAPs, and is part of the AARO's increased interest in the phenomenon.
A former Delta co-pilot has been indicted on federal charges after allegedly threatening to shoot the plane's captain during a flight last year. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah has charged Jonathan J. Dunn with one count of interference with a flight crew and one count of using a dangerous weapon to assault and intimidate a flight crew member. If convicted, Dunn faces up to 20 years in prison. Delta Air Lines has stated that it takes the safety of its passengers and crew very seriously and will not tolerate any behavior that threatens the safety of its flights.
Five Republican lawmakers from New York have urged their colleagues to vote in favor of a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress, citing it as a "moral" issue. The resolution, which needs the support of two-thirds of voting lawmakers to pass, will be voted on Wednesday night and could determine the future of Rep. Santos in Congress. Additionally, the House will vote to table a GOP resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. over her criticism of Israel.