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Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Child Neglect Charge in Virginia CourtImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Pleads Guilty to Felony Child Neglect Charge in Virginia Court

By News Masher on August 15, 2023

Deja Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old student who shot his teacher in January, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of child neglect in a Virginia court. As part of a plea agreement, Taylor avoided a potential six-year prison sentence and is now facing a sentence of up to six months in state prison. The Newport News Police Department released a statement saying they are "pleased with the outcome of the case and the resolution of the charges."

Virginia Mother Charged with Federal Gun Crimes After 6-Year-Old Son Shoots Teacher in Elementary SchoolImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Virginia Mother Charged with Federal Gun Crimes After 6-Year-Old Son Shoots Teacher in Elementary School

By News Masher on June 5, 2023

Deja Taylor, a 25-year-old mother from Virginia, has been charged with two federal gun crimes related to the shooting of her 6-year-old son's first-grade teacher earlier this year. She is accused of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm and being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. The teacher survived the shooting but suffered serious injuries.

Rep. Jennifer Wexton Vows to Continue Work in Congress Despite Parkinson’s DiagnosisImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Rep. Jennifer Wexton Vows to Continue Work in Congress Despite Parkinson’s Diagnosis

By News Masher on April 11, 2023

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and has no cure. Wexton has been mainly affected in her speech and mouth movement, but is determined to continue her work in Congress and use her platform to fight for greater resources towards a cure. She has a positive attitude and is doing well.

House Republicans Propose Cuts to Biden’s Budget, Sparking Criticism from Both Sides of the AisleImage courtesy of talkingpointsmemo.com

House Republicans Propose Cuts to Biden’s Budget, Sparking Criticism from Both Sides of the Aisle

By News Masher on March 10, 2023

House Republicans have proposed a plan to tackle the debt ceiling and roll back President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. The proposal, which is unlikely to become law, includes cutting student debt relief, Covid-19 funds, climate change funding, and capping discretionary spending. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has said the proposal "would be a major step backward for the American people and our economy."

Justice Department Working to Brief Senate Intelligence Committee on Potential Risks to National Security After Classified Documents Discovered in Possession of Biden and Trump.Image courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Justice Department Working to Brief Senate Intelligence Committee on Potential Risks to National Security After Classified Documents Discovered in Possession of Biden and Trump.

By News Masher on January 30, 2023

The Justice Department has informed the Senate Intelligence Committee that it is actively working to brief lawmakers on the potential risks to national security posed by the discovery of classified documents in the possession of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The Department is working with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to provide information without harming the ongoing Special Counsel investigations, and has a policy of maintaining the confidentiality of such information. The Biden administration has taken steps to ensure that all documents are properly secured and that personnel have the appropriate security clearances, but the potential risks to national security remain unclear.

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