The U.S. economy added 199,000 jobs in November, exceeding expectations and signaling that businesses are still hiring despite signs of a slowing economy. The unemployment rate declined to 3.7%, the lowest rate since 1969, and average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% for the month and 4% from a year ago. The strong job growth and low unemployment rate are positive signs for the economy, but the Federal Reserve will be closely watching the data to determine the best course of action.
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U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer's son, Ian Cramer, has been charged with manslaughter after a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy. Court documents allege that Ian was traveling over 100 mph and had two flat tires when he slammed head-on into Deputy Paul Martin's squad car. Ian is facing multiple felony counts and his attorney has not yet responded to a request for comment. Sen. Cramer has stated that his son suffers from "serious mental disorders which have been compounded by substance abuse."
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine federal tax-related charges, including three felony counts. The charges allege that Hunter Biden failed to pay taxes, failed to file, evaded an assessment and filed a fraudulent form, resulting in a four-year scheme to not pay at least $1.4 million in federal income taxes. If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to five years in prison for each of the three felony counts and a maximum of one year in prison for each of the six misdemeanor counts. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.
Alan Hostetter, a former California police chief, was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison on Thursday for his role in the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. He was found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, entering or remaining on restricted grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon and disorderly or disruptive conduct on restricted grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon. At his sentencing hearing, Hostetter continued to spread conspiracy theories and called for the execution of Donald Trump's political enemies, prompting the judge to call his actions "a direct assault on the heart of our democracy."
Georgia Legislature has passed a new congressional redistricting plan, which dismantles Rep. Lucy McBath's (D-GA) seat to create a new court-ordered Black-majority district. The plan was approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday, but has been met with criticism from McBath's campaign manager. The new map will almost certainly be challenged in court, with the outcome of the challenge uncertain.
The Justice Department has announced the indictment of two Russian intelligence officers for a hacking campaign against U.S. and British government agencies, contractors, and NATO members. The campaign, which began in 2016 and lasted until 2022, was aimed at gathering intelligence and influencing British politics. If convicted, the two officers could face up to 20 years in prison and the Justice Department is seeking to extradite them and seize any assets they may have in the U.S.
Amit Patel, a former financial manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been accused of stealing more than $22 million from the team. He has been charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of illegal monetary transaction, and if convicted, could face up to 20 years in prison. The Jaguars have terminated his employment and are taking a hard stance against fraud and financial mismanagement.
Following the crash of an Osprey off the coast of Japan on November 29th, the U.S. Air Force has announced a grounding of its entire fleet of Osprey aircraft. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind has ordered an "operational standdown" to allow for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash, which resulted in the death of all eight U.S. airmen aboard. Japan has asked the U.S. to ground the aircraft until the cause of the crash can be determined, and the families of the airmen have been notified.