Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building on Thursday morning, but is physically okay. The assailant fled the scene and the incident is not believed to be politically motivated. This attack is a reminder of the need for increased security for members of Congress, as other members have recently been targeted in hate-filled attacks.
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Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has announced the dropping of sex-abuse charges against R. Kelly, citing limited resources and court time. Kelly is already serving a 30-year prison sentence on federal charges, and is expected to remain in prison for the remainder of his life. Despite the charges being dropped, Kelly still faces a civil lawsuit in Minnesota and a federal lawsuit in New York.
Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana has publicly opposed Speaker Kevin McCarthy's efforts to remove three Democrats from committees, signaling potential complications for the House GOP's efforts. McCarthy has the power to keep members off the Intelligence panel, but not the Foreign Affairs Committee, which is a standing committee. Spartz's opposition may be enough to sway the outcome of the dispute, which is expected to continue in the coming days.
Police have arrested Levon Semaj Longstreet, a 17-year-old charged with second-degree murder and second-degree assault in connection with a fatal shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Taeshawn Adams-Wright, 18, has also been charged and a 17-year-old boy and his mother were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the shooting. An investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.