President Donald Trump backs temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease high fuel prices, but experts say the relief for drivers would be modest. Congressional approval is needed, and the move could cost billions in government revenue.
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The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell denies the claims and recently ended his California gubernatorial campaign amid growing calls for his resignation or expulsion from Congress.
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone is set to testify before Congress about newly released documents related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination, which have reignited public interest due to fewer redactions revealing sensitive information. Meanwhile, Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna has initiated a discharge petition for a proposal allowing new parents in Congress to designate a colleague to vote on their behalf for up to 12 weeks, highlighting divisions within the House Freedom Caucus. These developments emphasize ongoing debates in Congress about transparency, privacy, and accommodating the evolving needs of lawmakers, reflecting broader discussions on government accountability and legislative modernization.
A suspect in the murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer has been arrested early Monday morning. Kevin Salazar, a 29-year-old Palmdale resident, had barricaded himself into a home in the city of Palmdale, but later surrendered. L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said authorities are "extremely confident" they have the right person in custody and that he believes the suspect is the only person involved in the killing. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the killing.
Prominent Jewish advocacy groups have condemned former President Donald Trump's post on his Truth Social platform, which accused "liberal Jews" of voting to "destroy" America and Israel. The post, which was released on the weekend of Rosh Hashanah, was deemed "divisive," "inappropriate," and "offensive" by the Anti-Defamation League, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and other Jewish advocacy groups. The post has since been removed from Truth Social, but the backlash from Jewish advocacy groups continues.
On Saturday night, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy was fatally shot in an ambush outside of the Palmdale sheriff's station. Sheriff Robert Luna identified the victim as Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, and said it appears he was targeted simply because "he was in uniform." The area is currently taped off as authorities investigate the incident and search for the suspect, and anyone with information is asked to contact them.
Kanye West has been reinstated on the social media platform X after being suspended for over six months for posting an image of a swastika inside a Star of David. X owner Elon Musk said in a December post that West was suspended "for incitement to violence" and his account will be ineligible for monetization. The reinstatement of West's account has been met with mixed reactions, and it remains to be seen how the platform will manage the account going forward.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed their fourth child, Wren Alexander Stephens, on Monday, June 19th, with the help of their surrogate Alexandra. Teigen expressed her gratitude for Alexandra's "selfless act" and shared her and Legend's joy at having Wren in their lives after the tragedy of losing their son Jack in September 2020. The couple is now looking forward to many more adventures with their four children.