Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer in American politics, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90, leaving an open seat in the United States Senate for California. Gov. Gavin Newsom has reaffirmed a pledge to appoint a Black woman to fill the vacancy, and hopes to make the decision soon. Feinstein was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Senator from California, and was a powerful advocate for women's rights, civil rights, and gun control.
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On Monday, police were called to an East Flatbush, Brooklyn apartment after a man reported finding the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl. Neighbors had not heard from the mother and daughter since Friday, and a dog was also found dead at the home. The NYPD is currently investigating the incident, and no suspects have been identified.
Donald Trump has come under fire from conservatives and anti-abortion activists after he called a 15-week nationwide ban on abortion "a terrible thing and a terrible mistake" in an interview. The proposed ban has been seen as more humane than the type of universal bans with no exceptions that have long been associated with the "pro-life" movement. Trump's comments suggest he is recognizing the broad unpopularity of extreme abortion restrictions ahead of the 2024 election, but he has been vague about what abortion policy he would support as president.
House Republicans are facing internal divisions as the deadline for a government shutdown looms, with far-right Republicans clashing with center-right lawmakers and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's future in doubt. Senate Republicans are watching with dismay as the odds of a government shutdown increase, and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) warned that a shutdown "will not go well for us." Time is running out for Congress to reach a deal and avoid a shutdown before the September 30th deadline.
A black bear was spotted in a tree at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park, prompting the temporary closure of Adventureland, Frontierland and Liberty Square. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working with law enforcement to capture and relocate the animal, and the areas have since been reopened.
In an interview aired Sunday, former President Donald Trump admitted that it was his decision to challenge the 2020 election result, despite his lawyers and advisers telling him he had lost. His comments could be damaging to his legal defense, as he faces legal challenges from multiple states over his claims of election fraud. His legal team has yet to comment on his remarks, and it remains to be seen how his comments will affect his legal defense going forward.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was caught on video vaping inside a Denver theater during a performance of "Beetlejuice", despite multiple patrons asking her to stop. Her team initially denied the incident, but the security footage appears to contradict this, sparking criticism from both sides of the aisle. It remains to be seen if any further action will be taken against the congresswoman.
In an interview with NBC News' new "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker, former President Donald Trump claimed it is "very unlikely" he would pardon himself if he wins a second term. He also denied ordering a Mar-a-Lago staffer to delete security video at the center of an investigation into whether he mishandled classified documents. NBC News has extended an invitation to President Joe Biden to sit for an interview with Welker, though it is unknown if he will accept.