The FBI conducted a raid in Provo, Utah early Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of Craig Robertson, who had made graphic threats against President Biden and other public officials. The arrest was apparently triggered by specific threats Robertson had made to kill President Biden during a visit to Utah today. The complaint charged Robertson with three counts of transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The FBI has not released any further details about the raid or the circumstances surrounding Robertson's death.
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Ron DeSantis Suspends Florida Prosecutor Monique Worrell, Drawing Criticism from Civil Rights Groups
Ron DeSantis Suspends Florida Prosecutor Monique Worrell, Drawing Criticism from Civil Rights Groups
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, the only Black woman serving as a local prosecutor in the state, for her progressive and reform-minded approach to criminal justice. This is the second time DeSantis has suspended a local prosecutor, and the move has been met with criticism from civil rights groups. A federal judge has called the suspension unconstitutional, and the case is now being appealed to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
A federal appeals court in Washington has revealed that Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for data and records pertaining to the Twitter account @realDonaldTrump in January 2023. The warrant was accompanied by a nondisclosure order and Twitter twice failed to comply, leading to a lengthy battle and a civil contempt ruling with a $350,000 fine. The details and evidence of the investigation remain unclear, but the ruling is a reminder of the ongoing investigation into the 2020 election.
In a small town in Victoria, Australia, four people have died and a fifth is critically ill after a family lunch hosted by a 48-year-old woman. Police are investigating the incident as a possible homicide, suspecting that the meal contained highly poisonous mushrooms. The woman was interviewed and released without charges, and the investigation is ongoing.
Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, referred to as "the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of" in a 2013 Associated Press story, died Tuesday in Detroit. His albums flopped in the US in the 1970s, but he became a star in South Africa, inspiring white liberals horrified by the apartheid regime. His legacy would take off back home after the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" followed two South African fans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero.
Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and far-right Republicans are pushing for a potential impeachment of President Joe Biden. Centrist Republicans and those from…
Hawaii is facing a series of devastating wildfires that have caused power outages, downed power lines, and traffic problems on the island of Oahu and have burned structures in the historic Lahaina Town on Maui, forcing evacuations and leading some to seek refuge in the ocean. The fires are different from those burning in the U.S. West, and heavy rainfall has caused further damage, leading to the Coast Guard rescuing those who have fled to the ocean. Officials are urging people to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders as the full extent of the damage is still unknown.
Fulton County, Georgia is expected to present its investigation into alleged election fraud to a grand jury next week. Former state Senator Jen Jordan and former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan have both received subpoenas, but have yet to receive the 48-hour notice to appear. The outcome of the hearing will be closely watched as anticipation builds over whether Donald Trump will face criminal charges.