Senate braces for ‘train wreck’ as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

Washington — Oklahoma's attorney general, Gentner Drummond, announced plans to retry Richard Glossip for the 1997 murder of his boss, Barry Van Treese, after the Supreme Court granted him a new trial but will not seek the death penalty. Glossip, who has maintained his innocence and served 27 years in prison, faces a life sentence instead, as the key witness against him, Justin Sneed, is already serving a life sentence. Drummond acknowledged past prosecutorial misconduct...

Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Over Immigration RaidsProtests erupted in Los Angeles following Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in heavily Latino areas, leading to violent clashes with demonstrators opposing the operations. In response, President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to enforce order, which California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned as "illegal and immoral." The raids resulted in the arrest of 121 unauthorized immigrants, including labor union leader David Huerta, prompting further protests outside federal buildings...

A New Jersey jury convicted Rashid Ali Bynum of murder for the shooting of Eunice Dwumfour, the first Black councilwoman of Sayreville, on February 1, 2023. Bynum, who had a past connection to Dwumfour's church and a lengthy criminal history, faces a sentencing of 30 years to life, scheduled for August 18. The 30-year-old councilwoman was found dead in her SUV, having won her seat in an upset election in November 2021, and was noted...

Authorities are actively searching for 32-year-old Travis Decker, who is accused of murdering his three daughters in central Washington on May 30. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has released new images showing Decker's tattoos and physical appearance, urging the public to assist in locating him, while emphasizing that he is considered dangerous and may be armed. The search involves hundreds of law enforcement personnel scouring various terrains and has prompted local residents to secure their...

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, starting this week in Cupertino, is anticipated to showcase updates to its artificial intelligence technology, particularly Siri, as the company seeks to catch up with competitors. CEO Tim Cook's keynote will highlight expected enhancements in Apple Intelligence, including integration with AI platforms such as Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, alongside a new naming convention for its operating systems. Despite some analysts being underwhelmed by the...

California's Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to sue the Trump administration following the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles amid protests against recent immigration raids. Newsom condemned Trump's actions as illegal and inflammatory, stating that he had requested the federal government to withdraw the troops, claiming there was "no need" for their presence. The deployment came amidst clashes between law enforcement and protesters, with multiple arrests reported by LAPD during the unrest sparked...