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Jury Awards Former Magazine Columnist E. Jean Carroll $5 Million in Damages After Finding Former President Donald Trump Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation

A civil jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. The jury had been kept anonymous throughout the trial due to Trump's rhetoric related to the case. The verdict is a victory for Carroll, who has been fighting for justice for over two years, and serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their social or political standing.

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Refuses House Republicans’ Request for Information, Calling it an “Unprecedented” Intrusion into Local Prosecution

Key takeaways: The district attorney’s office has argued that complying with the Republicans’ request would “interfere with law enforcement” and would represent an “unlawful incursion…

FAA Issues ‘Safety Call to Action’ Following Series of Concerning Airline Incidents

The FAA has issued a "safety call to action" and formed a safety review team in response to a string of concerning airline incidents, including a close-call at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii and another at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The NTSB is investigating the Honolulu incident and the FAA is working to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Faces Pressure from Two House Democrats to Limit Access of Congressman George Santos to Classified Materials

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from two House Democrats, Reps. Gregory Meeks and Joe Morelle of New York, to limit the access of Congressman George Santos of New York to classified materials due to "serious concerns" about his background and campaign finances which are currently under investigation. Santos, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has been a vocal advocate for the rights of immigrants and refugees. McCarthy has yet to respond to the request.