The Biden administration is facing increasing pressure to balance its support for Israel with its commitment to human rights and international law, as the death toll among Palestinian civilians continues to rise. Sen. Chris Murphy denounced Israel for its siege on Gaza, and called for an immediate cease-fire, while the White House urges both sides to de-escalate the violence and return to the negotiating table. The administration is reportedly considering a range of diplomatic options, including a possible UN Security Council resolution to end the conflict.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, was convicted of fraud in a scheme that cheated customers and investors of at least $10 billion. During the trial, prosecutors argued that Bankman-Fried had committed fraud and had cheated customers and investors, while the defense argued that Bankman-Fried had not intended to commit fraud and had acted in good faith. The jury's decision will now determine Bankman-Fried's fate, bringing to a close a spectacular rise and fall in the cryptocurrency industry.
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.
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.
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.
A jury in Honolulu, Hawaii has convicted a couple of conspiracy, passport fraud, and identity theft after they were found to have been living under the names of dead babies since the 1970s. Bobby Fort and Julie Montague, whose real names are Walter Glenn Primose and Gwynn Darle Morrison, were found guilty after two hours of deliberation on Monday. They face up to 10 years in prison for the conspiracy charge, and up to 15 years for the passport fraud and identity theft charges.
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, claiming that she has not responded to a letter from his campaign requesting confirmation that his name would be included on the 2024 ballot. The lawsuit seeks a court ruling that would declare Benson does not have the authority to keep Trump off the ballot, and several legal groups have filed lawsuits in multiple states claiming Trump should be disqualified from office. It is unclear how the court will rule on Trump's lawsuit and whether or not he will be allowed to appear on the ballot for the 2024 election.