Outgoing Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has ruled that Donald Trump's attorney, Evan Corcoran, must provide additional testimony as part of an investigation into the former president's handling of classified documents. The decision is a significant development in the investigation into the Mar-a-Lago document scandal, and could potentially provide key evidence in the case. Trump's team is expected to appeal the ruling and ask for the decision to be overturned.
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On Wednesday, the Senate passed a resolution to roll back a controversial criminal code overhaul in Washington, D.C. with a 51-49 majority, including 33 Democrats. This has divided the Democratic Party, who have previously supported D.C. statehood, and sparked debate over the role of Congress in local affairs. The resolution will now go to President Joe Biden, who has said he intends to sign it into law, and its effects on the district's criminal justice system remain to be seen.
The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would invalidate a controversial plan to overhaul the District of Columbia's criminal code. The resolution, which requires a simple majority to pass, is likely to clear the Democratic-led Senate, with President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer both expressing support for the measure. The resolution would reverse changes made by the D.C. Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, which reduced penalties for certain nonviolent offenses and increased the use of alternatives to incarceration.
District of Columbia Council Chairman Withdraws Legislation Revamping Criminal Laws from Senate Vote
District of Columbia Council Chairman Withdraws Legislation Revamping Criminal Laws from Senate Vote
District of Columbia Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has withdrawn the legislation revamping the district's criminal laws from the Senate, citing the Home Rule Act which requires local legislation to be transmitted to both houses. The Senate is voting this week on a Republican-backed bill that would undo the changes, and the outcome of the vote will determine the future of the proposed changes. Supporters of the bill argue that the changes are necessary to reform the criminal justice system and reduce mass incarceration, while opponents argue that it would weaken public safety and lead to an increase in crime.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt and her husband Matthew Mario Rivera welcomed their second child, Grey Hunt Rivera, in an unexpected way - on the bathroom floor of their home after just 13 minutes of labor. With the help of District of Columbia fire and emergency medical personnel, Hunt and Rivera were able to bring their daughter safely to the hospital. They are now home with their new daughter, and are looking forward to the future.
The Department of Justice has ruled that former President Donald Trump can be sued by Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers for the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The lawsuits seek to hold Trump liable for damages stemming from the riot, and the ruling sets a precedent for future presidents and the limits of executive power. The Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers are now able to pursue their claims against the former president, and the ruling is a reminder that no one is above the law.
Four new members of Congress have expressed their views on what can be accomplished in the new Congress, with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) supporting D.C. statehood and home-rule, but not the changes the D.C. Council put forward. President Biden has said he would not veto the Republican-led resolution to roll back these changes, which have been criticized by Republicans for lowering the maximum sentences for certain crimes. If passed, the resolution could soon be enacted.