Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, passed away at the age of 88 due to complications related to advanced dementia. Chief Justice John Roberts praised her as a “fiercely independent defender of the rule of law” and an advocate for civics education. O’Connor was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and was a strong supporter of civics education, founding the iCivics program and advocating for students to observe oral arguments.
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Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, is expected to survive after being stabbed in prison on Friday. His lawyer has criticized the lack of transparency by the Federal Bureau of Prisons following the incident, and a law enforcement source said Chauvin was seriously injured. The Office of Minnesota Attorney General said Saturday that Chauvin was expected to survive, but the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, where the incident took place, has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was seriously injured in an attack by another inmate at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona on Friday. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that an incarcerated person was "assaulted" at the facility and hospitalized, but did not confirm the identity of the victim. The FBI and the Bureau of Prisons are currently investigating the incident, which has not been linked to the case against Chauvin.
Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying rioter from the Jan. 6 Capitol assault, has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 8th Congressional District as a Libertarian. He is running for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, who is not seeking re-election. Chansley is awaiting trial for several federal offenses related to the Capitol riot and it is unclear if he will be able to secure the party's nomination or run for office while awaiting trial.
Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.
A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
Kari Lake, a former television news anchor and Republican candidate for Arizona governor, held a boisterous rally in Scottsdale to kick off her campaign for the U.S. Senate. National Republican leaders are hoping that Lake can take advantage of a potential three-way race, and she has promised to fight for her seat with the support of former President Donald Trump and her passionate base of supporters.
Kari Lake Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate in Arizona, Adding Interesting Dynamic to Three-Way Race
Kari Lake Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate in Arizona, Adding Interesting Dynamic to Three-Way Race
Kari Lake, a former television anchor and Republican, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Lake ran for governor of Arizona last year, but lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs. The race is expected to be a three-way race between the eventual Republican nominee, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, and incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Lake’s entry into the race will add an interesting dynamic as she has been vocal in her support of former President Trump’s policies.