The FBI is investigating a claim by Navy veteran Richard Osthoff that Rep. George Santos misused funds from an online fundraising campaign intended to cover lifesaving surgery for Osthoff's service dog. Osthoff has provided the FBI with text messages and other records related to the campaign, and the US Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York is leading the investigation. Santos has not responded to questions about the matter, and the FBI has yet to comment.
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President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met at the White House to discuss the looming showdown over raising the debt ceiling, which the US has hit due to its obligations. No agreements were made, but the House GOP majority is pushing for a clean debt limit increase while the White House is looking for a longer-term solution. The outcome of the meeting between the two leaders will likely have a significant impact.
A powerful winter storm has caused chaos across the South, resulting in three deaths on the roads and nearly 2,000 flight cancellations. The storm has spread from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area to Memphis, Tennessee, and officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads until Thursday. Airlines have warned passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport, as dangerous travel conditions, tree damage and power outages are likely across the Mid-South.
A winter storm bringing a triple threat of ice, sleet and snow to parts of the South and central US has caused officials to close roads and schools and cancel over 1,700 flights. One person has been confirmed dead in a 10-car pileup in south Austin, and two Texas law officers have been seriously injured in crashes. People in the affected areas are urged to take extra precautions when traveling.
A severe ice storm has caused disruption to air travel in the South and central United States, with over 1,200 flights cancelled and 1,600 delayed. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field were particularly affected, with Southwest Airlines reporting over 300 cancelled flights. The storm is expected to continue into Wednesday, with further disruption to air travel likely.
More than 65 current and former Democratic US senators, members of the US House, governors, mayors and legislators from a dozen Southern states have sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison, urging them to select Atlanta as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The letter argues that the choice would solidify the party's gains in Georgia and demonstrate commitment to the entire region, as well as thank the people of Georgia for their support in the 2020 election. Houston's mayor has also joined Atlanta's bid, adding his name to the letter in the hopes that their message will be heard and that Atlanta will be chosen as the host city.
North Texas travelers experienced hundreds of flight cancellations and delays on Monday due to cold, wet weather and a chance of freezing rain. Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth International Airports saw 30% and 15% of flights canceled respectively, while dozens of flights were also canceled in Denver and Austin. Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas, is still recovering from an operations meltdown over the summer and travelers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
A military factory in Isfahan, Iran was bombed by drones on Sunday, sparking fears of further violence between Israel and the Islamic Republic. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is travelling to Israel and the West Bank to address the situation and attempt to de-escalate the conflict. The attack has caused a celebratory reaction from Kyiv, but has been met with rebuke from Tehran.