New York Republican Rep. George Santos has admitted to lying about his educational, work and family history, prompting Democratic Reps. Daniel Goldman and Ritchie Torres to write a letter to House GOP leaders asking for information about their knowledge of Santos's deception. The scandal has raised questions about the vetting process for candidates and the role of party leaders in ensuring the accuracy of candidates’ backgrounds.
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Saturday night to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government's proposed changes to the Israeli judicial system. The protesters are concerned about the dismantling of Israeli democracy and human rights protections, and are determined to make their voices heard. Despite the pouring rain, the protests have been largely peaceful, with no reports of violence or arrests.
Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, has made a remarkable recovery after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game two weeks ago. On Saturday, he made his first visit to the Bills facility, where he was welcomed with open arms by his teammates. His recovery has been an inspiring testament to his strength and determination, and the team is hopeful that he will make a full recovery and be able to return to the field in the future.
Former President Donald Trump was deposed in a civil lawsuit filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape in the mid-1990s. Excerpts of the deposition revealed a contentious battle between Trump and Roberta Kaplan, a lawyer for Carroll, with Trump angrily denying the allegation and threatening to sue the columnist. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the excerpt to be made public, setting the stage for a long and contentious legal battle that could set a precedent for how the courts handle claims against a sitting president.
A federal judge has ruled that columnist E. Jean Carroll can proceed with her lawsuits alleging she was raped by former President Donald Trump in a department store a quarter century ago. The ruling upholds a temporary New York state law that allows adult victims of sexual abuse to sue their abusers. The case will now proceed to trial, where the allegations will be further examined.
Robbie Knievel, the second-generation daredevil and son of legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, has died at the age of 60. He had his own successful career, with 350 jumps and 20 world records, and was known as "Kaptain Robbie Knievel". He died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, with his three daughters by his side. His brother, Kelly Knievel, said that Robbie should be remembered for the work he left behind.
A New York judge has ordered the Trump Organization to pay a maximum penalty of $1.6 million for running a decade-long tax fraud scheme, the first criminal conviction to come close to former President Donald Trump. The judge noted the "sheer magnitude of the fraud" and said the maximum fine was necessary, despite its minimal impact on the multibillion-dollar company. Prosecutors said top executives at the company orchestrated the fraud out of pure greed. It is unclear if the Trump Organization will appeal the decision or accept the fine.
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, has passed away at the age of 52 after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California. Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie's mother, released a statement expressing shock and devastation at the news. The Presley family has asked for privacy during this difficult time and thanked supporters for their love and prayers.