Eric Greitens, Missouri’s former governor and current Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been accused by his ex-wife Sheena Greitens of allegedly being physically abusive and “unstable,” according to court records filed on Monday. Sheena Greitens and Eric Greitens have been part of an ongoing child custody battle. Their divorce was finalized in May 2020 …
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Day 1 of hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, addressed senators on the first day of confirmation hearings on Monday, telling the lawmakers she would “decide cases from a neutral posture” if they approve her nomination to the high court. Jackson told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: “Members of this committee: If …
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U.S. Supreme Court issues statement that Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with infection
The Supreme Court announced in a statement that Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with an infection. Supreme Court spokesperson Patricia McCabe said that Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms. He was diagnosed with an infection after undergoing tests and is being treated with …
1 dead, 28 injured in shooting at Arkansas car show
Police said on Sunday that one person was killed and at least 28 others were injured in a shooting at a car show in southeastern Arkansas. The shooting took place at a car show in Dumas, Ark., known as “NeighborHOOD PicNIC.” Dumas is about 87 miles southeast of Little Rock. Arkansas State Police Colonel Bill …
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House passes legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus
In a move designed to further isolate Moscow’s economy in response to President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, the House passed a bill on Thursday that will suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. Biden is expected to sign the trade suspension measure into law when it reaches his desk. The House-passed bill now …
Federal judge allows Capitol riot suspect to plead guilty for assault of a police officer
A federal judge has allowed a Texas man accused of assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to plead guilty in an unusual move from the court. U.S. District Judge Randy Moss repeatedly asked the defendant, Lucas Denney, if he was aware of his rights and if he wanted to proceed with …
President Biden approves $800M in military aid after Ukraine President Zelensky appeals to Congress
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that another $800 million in military aid will be approved for Ukraine; this after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal for assistance before a joint session of Congress. Biden said the military support will include 800 anti-aircraft systems, 9,000 anti-armor systems, 7,000 small arms, drones and other equipment. Biden …
At least 9 people killed, two injured in crash involving men’s and women’s golf teams from the University of Southwest
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday that a college van carrying the University of Southwest’s men’s and women’s golf teams collided head-on with a pickup truck in West Texas, killing nine people and injuring two. Among the casualties were six students and their coach, as well as the driver and passenger in the …
Senate unanimously approves making Daylight Savings Time permanent
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill in an unanimous voice vote that would make daylight savings time permanent, potentially putting an end to the twice-annual time changes. Called the Sunlight Protection Act, the bill will now go to the House, and if passed, will head to President Joe Biden’s desk for approval. The …
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President Biden plans to travel to Europe next week to discuss the Russian/Ukraine conflict
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden plans to travel to Brussels next week to meet with world leaders to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Psaki’s announcement confirmed speculation earlier in the week that Biden was in the early stages of planning a trip to Europe. Psaki confirmed that Biden …