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Kevin McCarthy Warns Jan. 6 Panel That Republicans Will Launch Inquiry on House Select Committee's Probe

Rep. Kevin McCarthy issued a warning to the Jan. 6 panel through a letter, saying that Republicans are planning to introduce an inquiry of their own into the House select committee's probe on the Capitol riot.
Jeffrey Epstein Estate Settles with U.S. Virgin Islands, Pay Over $105 Million for Sex Trafficking Case

Jeffrey Epstein Estate Settles with U.S. Virgin Islands, To Pay Over $105 Million for Sex Trafficking Case

Late child sex trafficker and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was caught up in a sex trafficking case in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Following a settlement, the Epstein estate must now pay more than $105 million.
TANF Benefits Update: Who Can Get One-Time $1000 Payment in Texas?

TANF Benefits Update: Who Can Get One-Time $1000 Payment in Texas?

The state of Texas was granted $485 million in TANF payments in 2020, with an additional $58 million from the TANF Contingency Fund.
Florida Doctor Accused of Raping Patients Found Dead with Gunshot Wound to the Head; Pistol Seen Near His Leg

Florida Doctor Accused of Raping Patients Found Dead With Gunshot Wound to the Head; Pistol Seen Near His Leg

Suicide is being investigated as the manner of death for Florida doctor Eric Andrew Salata, who allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted victims undergoing cosmetic treatments with laughing gas and Xanax.
Donald Trump Says 'Crazy' Kanye West 'Can't Beat' Him After 'Totally Blindsided' by the 'Setup' Dinner With White Supremacist Nick Fuentes

Donald Trump Says 'Crazy' Kanye West 'Can't Beat' Him After 'Totally Blindsided' by the 'Setup' Dinner With White Supremacist Nick Fuentes

A new report claimed that former President Donald Trump was left furious after having dinner with Kanye West and infamous white nationalist Nick Fuentes at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Could Brittney Griner Come Home for the Holidays? Russia's Diplomat Says Prisoner Swap Still Possible Before New Year's Day

Could Brittney Griner Come Home for the Holidays? Russia's Diplomat Says Prisoner Swap Still Possible Before New Year's Day

A senior diplomat of Russia said Tuesday that a prisoner swap deal with the U.S. that could bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home before New Year's Day is still possible.
Vanessa Guillen Murder: Cecily Aguilar Pleads Guilty for Role in Fort Hood Soldier's Death

Vanessa Guillen Murder: Cecily Aguilar Pleads Guilty for Role in Fort Hood Soldier's Dismemberment Death

Cecily Aguilar, the woman accused of being involved in Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's murder, has pleaded guilty.
Arizona Midterm Elections: Katie Hobbs Sues Cochise County Republican Officials Who Refused to Certify Election Results

Arizona Midterm Elections: Katie Hobbs Sues Cochise County Republican Officials Who Refused to Certify Election Results

Arizona secretary of state and governor-elect Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, asked a judge to order Cochise County Republican officials to canvass the election, which she said is an obligation under the state law.
Joe Biden’s Secret Service Rental Vehicles Burst Into Flames After Leaving Nantucket Vacation

Joe Biden's Secret Service Rental Vehicles Burst Into Flames After Leaving Nantucket Vacation

The rental vehicles of the Secret Service caught fire in a parking lot on Monday just a day after U.S. President Joe Biden left his Nantucket vacation.
Oath Keepers Trial: Founder Stewart Rhodes Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy

Oath Keepers Trial: Founder Stewart Rhodes Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy

The Oath Keepers trial finally reached its verdict and the Washington D.C. jury found Oath Keepers founder and leader Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy for trying to overturn President Joe Biden's victory.
Scott Peterson’s New Trial Hearing Canceled; Judge Did Not Cite Reason on Decision

Scott Peterson's New Trial Hearing Canceled; Judge Did Not Cite Reason on Decision

The hearing set to deliberate if Scott Peterson will be given a new trial has been canceled, with the presiding judge to issue a written decision instead of a hearing to announce the verdict.
Will Smith Reveals Truth About His Bottled-Up 'Rage' That Led to Chris Rock Slap at Oscars

Will Smith Reveals Truth About His Bottled-Up 'Rage' That Led to Chris Rock Slap at Oscars

Will Smith tells why he slapped Chris Rock during the night of the Oscars, stating that he was "going through something that night."
World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

Ecuador faced off against Senegal, host Qatar took on the Netherlands, and Wales and England renewed their UK rivalry. However, the marquee match of the night was the highly-politicized match between USA and Iran.
SNAP Benefits Update: Will There Be Food Stamp Payments in New Mexico, Nevada, New York This December?

SNAP Benefits Update: Will There Be Food Stamp Payments in New Mexico, Nevada, New York This December?

Beneficiaries from various states are waiting for any SNAP benefits update in December, eyeing whether their respective local SNAP offices will be providing recipients emergency allotments for the incoming month.
Top Sinaloa Cartel Hitman Linked to the Rescue of El Chapo's Son, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Killed in Mexico Prison Riot

Top Sinaloa Cartel Hitman Linked to the Rescue of El Chapo's Son, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Killed in Mexico Prison Riot

A top Sinaloa Cartel hitman linked to the rescue of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, was killed during a prison riot in Mexico.
Joe Biden Family Omits Hunter Biden's Out-of-Wedlock Daughter From Christmas Stocking Display at White House

Joe Biden Family Omits Hunter Biden's Out-of-Wedlock Daughter From Christmas Stocking Display at White House

The family of President Joe Biden has officially put up its Christmas stockings above the White House fireplace. However, the holiday decorations do not include Hunter Biden's out-of-wedlock daughter.
Queen Elizabeth Was Not Upset by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Bombshell Interview With Oprah, New Biography Reveals

Queen Elizabeth Was Not Upset by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Bombshell Oprah Interview, New Biography Reveals

A new biography claimed that Queen Elizabeth II was not upset by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview last year.
Uvalde School Shooting Victim's Mom Sues Police and Gunmaker Daniel Defense That Sold AR-15 Rifle to Shooter

Uvalde School Shooting Victim's Mom Sues Police, Gunmaker Daniel Defense That Sold AR-15 Rifle to Shooter

A mother who lost her daughter in the Uvalde school shooting massacre in Texas has filed a lawsuit against the police and gun manufacturer Daniel Defense that made and sold the AR-15 used by the shooter.
Hawaii: World's Biggest Active Volcano, Mauna Loa Erupts

Hawaii: World's Biggest Active Volcano, Mauna Loa, Erupts

Officials warn everyone to prepare after Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's biggest active volcano, erupted.
Brett Favre Asked to be Removed From Mississippi Welfare Corruption Lawsuit

Brett Favre Asked To Be Removed From Mississippi Welfare Corruption Lawsuit

NFL legend Brett Favre is in hot water following a welfare scandal where money meant to help the poorest Mississippi citizens was funneled to a volleyball court for his alma mater.