November 21, 2024: Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Nomination, Jussie Smollett Conviction Overturned, Florida Man Arrested for Planning to Blow Up NY Stock Exchange, and More.
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Key Insights
Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw his nomination for Attorney General?
Gaetz withdrew due to concerns over potential Senate confirmation issues and the expected release of more damning information from the House Ethics Committee report.
What charges does Haroun Abdul-Malik Yanair face for planning to blow up the New York Stock Exchange?
Yanair faces a charge of attempting to destroy or damage by means of fire or explosive any building in interstate or foreign commerce, which carries a prison term of 5 to 20 years.
What additional charges were Edward Kelly convicted of in relation to the January 6th Capitol attack?
Kelly was convicted of conspiracy to murder employees of the United States, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and influencing or retaliating against federal officials by threat.
Why was Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court?
The court overturned the conviction, stating that the state was not bound to honor the original non-prosecution agreement, which Smollett had detrimentally relied upon.
What is the FBI investigating regarding a string of burglaries at the homes of professional athletes?
The FBI is investigating whether these burglaries are connected to an organized transnational crime ring from South America targeting affluent neighborhoods.
What did Putin say about Russia's right to use weapons against the U.S.?
Putin stated that Russia has the right to use its weapons against U.S. military facilities if the U.S. employs its weapons against Russia, and that Russia will respond decisively in a mirror manner to any escalation of aggressive actions.
What did RFK Jr. say about the COVID-19 pandemic being a 'plandemic'?
RFK Jr. said he couldn't confirm if the pandemic was planned but felt it seemed very planned to him, lacking sufficient evidence.
What is the context behind the rumor that RFK Jr.'s anti-vax campaign led to the death of 83 children in Samoa?
The rumor stems from a statement by the governor of Hawaii, who suggested Kennedy's anti-vax stance scared Samoans away from a measles vaccine during an outbreak. Kennedy denies influencing vaccination decisions, and the Samoan government had paused its MMR vaccination program due to unrelated infant deaths.
What evidence is there to support the rumor that FEMA views Trump supporters as domestic terrorists?
A FEMA employee was fired for telling others to skip houses with Trump signs during disaster relief efforts. However, there is no direct evidence that FEMA supervisors view Trump supporters as domestic terrorists, as suggested by a House Oversight Committee Chairman's post on X.
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- Gaetz withdrew his nomination after Senate Republicans expressed concerns about his confirmation.
- The House Ethics Committee is set to meet again in December to potentially release its final report.
- Gaetz's future in politics remains uncertain, with options including running for his House seat again or being appointed to Rubio's vacant Senate seat.
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