Over 1,000 people gathered in Lewiston, Maine on Sunday evening to remember the victims of the state's worst mass shooting. Attendees embraced, sang, and prayed together, and were informed that the 40-year-old gunman had died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The vigil was a solemn yet hopeful occasion, as the community sought to heal and move forward in the wake of the tragedy.
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Alex Murdaugh, a now-disbarred South Carolina attorney serving life without parole for shooting his wife and son, pleaded guilty to 22 counts of financial fraud and money laundering in federal court on Thursday. During his trial, he denied the killings and admitted to lying to investigators, but evidence put him at the scene of the crime. He was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison and is not eligible for parole.
Former top aide Jeff Mateer testified in the historic impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, providing insight into why Paxton was using his power in ways that are now at the center of the trial. Mateer believes an extramarital affair Paxton had with a donor’s employee was “relevant” to the accusations, and that it helped connect the dots about why Paxton was using his power in the ways he was. If convicted, Paxton will be removed as attorney general and could be barred from running for office again. The Texas Senate is expected to make a decision on the articles of impeachment in the coming days.
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.
The House of Representatives voted to formally censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, on Wednesday in a 213-209 party-line vote. The resolution was authored by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and was the first time in history that a sitting member of Congress has been censured by the House. Speaker Kevin McCarthy read a verbal rebuke to Schiff on the House floor, to which a large group of House Democrats shouted “shame, shame!” in response.
The House of Representatives voted to reject a resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for his role in congressional investigations of former President Donald Trump. The vote was largely along party lines, with 20 Republicans joining 205 Democrats in voting to reject the effort. Rep. Schiff said he would wear the vote as “a badge of honor” and that the resolution was an attempt to hold him accountable for his role in the impeachment process.
Austin real estate developer Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday in connection to a scandal involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The scandal began when Paxton involved his office in the investigation, leading to a chain of events that resulted in his historic impeachment. Paul was arrested on an unspecified federal felony charge, and the outcome of the investigation remains to be seen.
Gordon Lightfoot, a beloved Canadian folk singer-songwriter, passed away at the age of 81. He was known for his hundreds of songs and 20 studio albums, including his 1968 album "Did She Mention My Name?" and his 1974 U.S. No. 1 hit "Sundown." His influence was felt far and wide, with dozens of artists covering his work, and Bob Dylan calling him a "rare talent." Lightfoot will be remembered for his timeless music and his contribution to Canadian identity.