Columbia University's interim president, Katrina A. Armstrong, has decided to step down following an agreement with the Trump administration regarding federal funding, after stepping in during a period of significant challenges and campus unrest. David Greenwald, chair of the Board of Trustees, praised Armstrong for her leadership during a time of uncertainty, particularly amid protests related to the conflict in Gaza. Claire Shipman, co-chair of the Board of Trustees, will take over as acting president immediately, ensuring continuity until a permanent president is appointed.
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House Republicans have introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, which would give the GOP-led committees more legal power to investigate his family's business dealings. The resolution would help the committees enforce subpoenas and allow the panels' chairmen to designate open hearings in their probe. If passed, it would give the GOP-led committees more legal power to investigate the Biden family's business dealings, with the outcome of the inquiry being closely watched by both sides of the aisle.
Kaitlin Armstrong has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of professional cyclist Anna "Mo" Wilson. Armstrong was found guilty of first-degree murder after a three-hour deliberation on Thursday, with prosecutors arguing that she acted out of jealousy and rage. The sentence was the result of a 43-day international search for the killer, and Wilson's friends and family hope it will bring them some closure.
Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of elite mountain biker Moriah “Mo” Wilson by a Texas jury on Thursday. Armstrong pleaded not guilty to the charge and had allegedly tried to escape custody while being escorted to a doctor's appointment. The sentencing phase of the trial is expected to begin on Monday, and Armstrong could face up to 99 years in prison for the murder conviction and up to 20 years in prison for the second charge.