Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff, has predicted that former President Donald Trump will be indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney in relation to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. The grand jury has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in connection with the payment and Mulvaney believes that District Attorney Alvin Bragg will bring criminal charges soon. Last Monday, the 23 New Yorkers convened to hear evidence in the Trump matter, but it is unclear when the grand jury will make a decision.
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The CDC has released preliminary data showing that the number of maternal deaths in the United States has dropped significantly from a six-decade high in 2021. Though the final number is likely to be higher, the maternal death rate is on track to get close to pre-pandemic levels. The CDC is urging pregnant women to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their babies during the pandemic, and is committed to providing the latest information and guidance to help protect them.
The Empire State Building lit up in green and white to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the NFC Championship game, sparking a debate among New Yorkers due to the long-standing rivalry between the Eagles and Giants. Despite backlash from some New Yorkers, the decision has been met with support from others who praised the building for recognizing the Eagles' accomplishment. The two teams will face off in Super Bowl LVII on February 7th.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has nominated California Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, setting up a potential showdown with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who has vowed to block the pair. Jeffries cited Schiff and Swalwell's "decades of distinguished leadership providing oversight" of the intelligence community and their careers as prosecutors before serving in Congress. The move signals a rocky start to the relationship between Jeffries and McCarthy, with the potential conflict between them affecting the committee's work.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell revealed at a press conference that a rookie NYPD officer suffered a fractured skull while patrolling on his first day. FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. praised the officer's actions and stated that there were no credible threats to New Yorkers. The suspect, who had posted jihadist writings online, was known to law enforcement agencies but did not have a criminal record.