Ethan Crumbley, 17, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021, which left four students dead and seven others injured. Judge Kwamé Rowe imposed the maximum sentence, citing the incident as a "true act of terrorism," and Crumbley's attorney said his client was remorseful for his actions. This sentencing brings closure to a tragedy that shocked the community of Oxford and the entire state of Michigan.
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Five Republican lawmakers from New York have urged their colleagues to vote in favor of a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress, citing it as a "moral" issue. The resolution, which needs the support of two-thirds of voting lawmakers to pass, will be voted on Wednesday night and could determine the future of Rep. Santos in Congress. Additionally, the House will vote to table a GOP resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. over her criticism of Israel.
President Joe Biden has vowed to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Israel in the wake of recent attacks by Hamas, ordering an aircraft carrier group closer to Israel and moving to supply Israel with needed munitions. Biden is sure to face competing pressures, as evidenced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) scolding Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her comments about the invasion. Biden is committed to standing with Israel in this time of need.
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee released a report accusing federal law enforcement agencies of failing to properly analyze intelligence that showed the potential for violence on January 6, 2021. The report found that the agencies had misjudged or misread the risks, and had issued warnings too slowly and passively, leading to a failure of imagination similar to the one described by the 9/11 Commission. The report also highlighted specific threats of violence and accused the FBI and DHS intelligence analysts of “finger pointing” in the aftermath of the tragedy.
A new report released by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has revealed a concerning trend of worsening drug shortages in the United States, with new drug shortages increasing by nearly 30% from 2021 to 2022. The report identified three main causes of the shortages: economic drivers, reliance on foreign sources, and poor visibility of the pharmaceutical supply chain. The committee has called for more transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain and for the government to take steps to address the underlying causes of the shortages.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Debbie Stabenow in 2024, making her the first high-profile candidate to enter the race. In her announcement video, Slotkin highlighted her service in the CIA, U.S. military, and private sector, emphasizing her experience in the national security space and her work to help small businesses and veterans. It is expected that more candidates will enter the race in the coming months.
On Monday night, a shooting at Michigan State University left three students dead and five injured, with the gunman found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The injured students have life-threatening injuries, and the university has set up a counseling center and increased security on campus in response to the tragedy. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
U.S. military has shot down a third high-altitude object over Canada, prompting lawmakers to call for more information from the Biden administration. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Senator Angus King have both expressed the need for a full accounting of the facts, but the administration has yet to provide any details. The incidents have raised questions about the unusual activity in the sky and what can be done in response.