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My last major project at was a documentary about the epidemic of mass shootings in America. It just came out, and I hope you can take some time to watch:
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The Jan. 6 rioter who chased Officer Eugene Goodman through the Capitol while wearing a Q-Anon shirt has been sentenced to 5 years in prison. Doug Jensen will additionally be on probation for 3 years after his release and will have to pay $2,000 in restitution.
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Mass Shooting Nation
Here is the link to our hour-long investigation into mass shootings in America with the stellar & many more
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BREAKING Former officer Aaron Dean found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson.
The jury, which could have found Dean guilty of murder, announced its verdict after deliberating for more than 10 hours: ,
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10 years after Sandy Hook, we wanted to know why the US can't fix its epidemic of mass shootings.
Find out tonight at 11 on and then on Youtube tmr!
We did it y'all
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. was the congressman representing Newton on the day of the Sandy Hook shooting:
"Today, I'm so sad for what we lost. But I'm also so inspired and hopeful for all the grace and kindness that has grown out of tragedy, and for all that will come in the future."
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It has been 10 years since the Sandy Hook massacre. 26 people died, including 20 children.
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The communications director for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas says that #SBF has been arrested. He’s being held in custody until likely extradition:
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On 12 December 2022, the Office of the Attorney General of The Bahamas is announcing the arrest by The Royal Bahamas Police Force of Sam Bankman-Fried (“SBF”), former CEO of FTX.
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MANCHIN on whether he would switch party affiliation to indy: “I have no intention of doing anything right now. Whether I do something later, I can’t tell you what the future is going to bring.” h/t
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The State Department has “seen no indication of foul play or anything nefarious at this point” regarding the death of American journalist Grant Wahl, per .
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The US-Africa Leaders Summit is happening this week at the convention center and there a lot of setup happening this morning on NY Ave, including those black fences lining streets already.
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It’s time #WhiteLotus
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I am so thankful for the support of my husband 's soccer family & of so many friends who've reached out tonight.
I'm in complete shock.
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments about a North Carolina redistricting case that could undermine elections forever.
It relies on an ultra conservative legal doctrine that even other Republicans think is dangerous.
explains.
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don't ever tell me soccer isn't wild because that was wild
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Per White House pool reporter
"This afternoon, President Biden and the First Lady will pre-tape an interview with Drew Barrymore. The interview will air on December 19th on CBS."
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. says Sinema asked him to keep her committee assignments and he agreed: “I believe she’s a good and effective Senator”
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A Democratic aide says that is expected to maintain her committees through Democrats - and that she told Schumer yesterday about this decision to switch to independent.
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EXCLUSIVE: Detained American Paul Whelan tells me he is "disappointed" the Biden administration has not done more to secure his release after he was left behind in Russia. He said he is happy that fellow detained American Brittney Griner was freed today
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Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle at the White House expresses “profound gratitude” and notes that she will continue to fight for other Americans detained abroad, like Paul Whelan, to be released as well
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A senior administration official confirms to me for that Brittney Griner has been released in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner.
She is safe.
She is on a plane.
She is on her way home.
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* ELON MUSK LOSES TITLE OF WORLD'S RICHEST MAN TO LVMH'S BERNARD ARNAULT & FAMILY - FORBES
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A Supreme Court *scene*
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Outside the Supreme Court this morning as oral arguments start soon in the Moore v Harper case on the “independent state legislature” theory and the future of elections.
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And the will not be beholden to split Senate votes (and therefore being in DC) that she frequently has had to tie-break.
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Benefits of a 51-seat majority:
- Ds will have majority on committees rather than evenly divided, making it easier to clear noms
- committee chair subpoena power
- 1 senator won't be able to hold agenda hostage - there will need to be two! (But GOP controls House anyway)
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The NDAA is finally out. It rescinds the military vaccine mandate, doesn’t include the Manchin permitting bill and also includes expanded changes to the military justice system, including for sexual assault cases
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I've seen enough: Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) defeats Herschel Walker (R) in the #GASEN runoff, giving Democrats a 51-49 majority in the Senate.
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“We have made decisions on criminal referrals,” Bennie Thompson, 1/6 committee chair said. He specifically said “yes” and “we will” make referrals to DOJ.
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Trump’s former national security adviser says he’d consider a presidential bid against him
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When you challenge the Constitution itself, that is un-American. If the current GOP presidential candidates don't repudiate Trump, I'm prepared to get in the race.
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One post election lawsuit already down. It appears Barnett did not use a lawyer with an Arizona bar license.
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MARICOPA COUNTY: Update on this case, with a judge denying @BarnettforAZ’s request on this case twitter.com/isaacstanbecke…
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Arizona is certifying their 2022 election results
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New this morning: Alex Jones files for bankruptcy (he had already filed for his company Free Speech Systems this summer)
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