Key takeaways: Pennsylvania Democrats will retain their one-vote majority in the state House of Representatives. The special election was held to fill the seat left…
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Billy Chemirmir, a man convicted of killing two elderly women in Dallas County, was killed in prison Tuesday morning by his cellmate. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is investigating the incident and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring justice is served for the victims and their families.
Marine Corps F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Crashes in South Carolina, Debris Field Located and Pilot Safe
Marine Corps F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Crashes in South Carolina, Debris Field Located and Pilot Safe
A Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed in South Carolina, with the pilot able to eject and parachute to safety. A debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County, two hours northeast of the air base, and a recovery team is securing the area. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and the pilot is in good condition and receiving medical care.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment in the GOP-controlled state Senate, with only two Republicans voting to remove him from office. Despite more than 60 Republicans in the Texas House crossing party lines to impeach Paxton, the Senate voted unanimously to acquit him, bringing the months-long impeachment process to an end. Paxton is a former state senator and his wife is currently a state senator.
The Texas Senate has begun deliberations in the impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, with the impeachment managers arguing that he abused his power to protect a political donor and his defense team arguing that the charges were politically motivated and baseless. Former senior aides testified to their concern and alarm over Paxton's actions, with the jury of senators now deliberating whether to convict and remove him from office. The outcome of the trial will be closely watched in the coming days, as it could have a major impact on the state's political landscape.
Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, alongside other tech executives, advocates, civil rights groups, and labor leaders, gathered on Capitol Hill for a closed-door summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Elon Musk warned senators of the potential "civilizational risk" of AI, and endorsed the idea of a new federal agency to oversee it. All 100 senators were invited to the summit, which was the first step towards addressing the risks associated with AI and the need for legislation to regulate its development.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, citing allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption. Thomas Sobocinski refuted Shapley's claim that U.S. Attorney David Weiss said he was not the deciding person on whether charges would be filed in the Hunter Biden case. McCarthy said the House investigations into the Biden family this year have uncovered a “culture of corruption” that demands deeper review.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wednesday in the far eastern Amur region of Russia. This marks the first time the two leaders have met in person since 2018, and is seen as a sign of the growing ties between Russia and North Korea. The meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and both Russia and North Korea, and is seen as an attempt to show a united front in the face of the United States.