Mike Pence has taken a dramatic shift in tone regarding the events of January 6th, 2021, speaking out against the attempted coup and affirming his loyalty to the Constitution. In an interview with Fox News and Face the Nation, Pence discussed his recent visit to New Hampshire, where he was confronted by Trump supporters, and his commitment to protecting the Constitution and the democratic process. His comments are a reminder of the importance of upholding the Constitution and a sign that he is committed to doing so, no matter the cost.
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The United States advanced to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup in Auckland on Tuesday with a scoreless draw against Portugal. Despite criticism from former US team member Carli Lloyd, the team is now set to face Sweden in the knockout round on Sunday. Both teams have proven their strength in the tournament so far, and the match is sure to be an exciting one.
Frederick Goltz, a Texas man, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison for making threats against election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona. He posted the name, address, phone number, and fax machine of a Maricopa County official on two websites, as well as threatening the official and their children. This was part of a larger trend of threats against election officials across the country after the 2020 election, and U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer said that these threats will be taken seriously and prosecuted.
The CDC has recommended a new injectable drug, Beyfortus, to protect infants from the respiratory virus RSV. It is a lab-made antibody that helps the immune system fight off the virus and is the first of its kind to be approved by the CDC. It is recommended for babies up to 8 months old born during or entering their first RSV season, and infants between 8 and 19 months who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease. It is expected to be available in the fall and will be given as a single shot.
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported a 10.5% decline in U.S. revenue in the second quarter of 2020 due to a drop in Bud Light sales, which has slipped into second place behind Modelo Especial. The company attributed the decline to a conservative backlash against a campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. ABInBev is attempting to boost sales with new products and marketing campaigns, and remains optimistic about the future.
Nicholas Alahverdian, an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah, has been ruled eligible for extradition to the U.S. by a judge in Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Despite Alahverdian's claims of mistaken identity and insistence that he was an Irish orphan, Judge Norman McFadyen found his claims to be "implausible" and "fanciful." Alahverdian's lawyers argued that he should not be extradited due to his poor health, but the judge ruled that his health was not a factor in his decision. Alahverdian is now expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face the charges against him.
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.
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.