Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four federal felony charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, marking the first time in American history that political speech has been criminalized. This is the second federal indictment of Trump in as many months, and he has also been indicted once on state charges in New York. Trump's attorney has argued that Trump is being targeted for his policy issues, and the implications of this indictment are far-reaching as Trump could be on trial in multiple states while he jockeys for his political future.
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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Special counsel Jack Smith said Trump spread "lies" about the 2020 election that led his supporters to storm the Capitol, and that the attack was an "unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy." It is unclear what the next steps will be in the investigation, but it is clear that the former president will face serious consequences.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington D.C. on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Special Counsel Jack Smith said the charges stem from Trump's attempts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election, which culminated in the violent storm at the Capitol building on January 6. Smith added that the indictment is a reminder that "no one is above the law."
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, prompting a search and rescue mission by local authorities. Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, had been working for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken. Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets as local authorities searched for the missing woman and child. The search for Dorsainvil and her daughter continues as the organization and local authorities work to bring them home safely.
Last night, the world said goodbye to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer, who had been privately fighting cancer for six years. He was best known for playing the beloved character Pee-wee Herman on the children's television show "Pee-wee's Playhouse" and will be remembered for his positivity, wit, and generosity of spirit.
Beijing was hit by record rainfall on Monday, resulting in two bodies being recovered from waterways, tens of thousands of people being evacuated from their homes, and a massive sinkhole opening outside a shopping mall. The downpour also affected the neighboring city of Tianjin and Hebei province, raising questions about what is driving the extreme weather.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to the nonprofit organization El Roi Haiti. The U.S. State Department has confirmed that it is aware of the reports and is working with Haitian authorities and other U.S. government interagency partners to investigate the incident. El Roi Haiti has asked for prayers for the safe return of Alix and her child, which is a reminder of the dangers of living and working in the country.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for the state's new Black history curriculum, which requires students to teach students about the "benefits" of slavery. This has sparked debate over the role of slavery in American history and the role of the government in determining what should be taught in schools. Sen. Scott has argued that there is no silver lining in slavery and that everyone should appreciate this.