Good morning, NewsNation! With the start of a new week, there’s a lot going on. Let’s catch up:
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Gun trial: Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, in the federal gun trial of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden is accused of lying on a federal form when he bought a .38-caliber Colt Cobra Special in 2018. He falsely said he was not a drug user, despite being addicted to cocaine at the time. The latest >
The deal: The trial is happening after a deal with prosecutors fell apart nearly one year ago. In an effort to resolve the cases against him, Hunter Biden was prepared to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses last July to avoid prison time and a trial in the middle of his father’s reelection campaign. But the plea deal unraveled when U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika raised concerns about it. Background >
Legal troubles out West: In September, Hunter Biden will face a trial in Los Angeles on charges he failed to pay about $1.4 million in federal income taxes. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty in both cases. Read more >
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Fauci testimony: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the public face of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, is set to testify before a House committee Monday. Lawmakers are expected to grill Fauci over alleged misconduct that happened under his leadership of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This will mark Fauci’s first testimony since leaving government work nearly two years ago. What to know >
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Border order: President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order addressing immigration and border security Tuesday, a border community leader, who requested anonymity, told NewsNation. Details of what policies the order may include remain unclear. At least two Texas border mayors are making their way to Washington for the order’s announcement. The order comes as immigration remains a concern for voters ahead of the November presidential election. The latest >
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Wildfire: Firefighters in California made progress Sunday to tame a wind-driven wildfire that scorched thousands of acres east of San Francisco and forced residents to leave the area near the city of Tracy. The fire erupted Saturday afternoon in the grassy hills managed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, one of the country’s key centers for nuclear weapons science and technology. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Read more >
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What’s going on: Some colleges are withholding degrees from students who took part in campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The protests erupted in April on college campuses across the country, with police arresting hundreds nationwide. Read more >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media! A motions hearing is scheduled for Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and one charge of attempted murder in relation to the March 2021 shooting at a King Soopers superstore in Boulder, Colorado. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors will hold a closed meeting to discuss the advance and discount rates to be charged by the Federal Reserve Banks.
A hearing is set for George Alan Kelly, the man whose trial ended in a hung jury after he was accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his land.
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Dozens of protesters attended a “Justice for Mica” rally in front of Solid Rock Church in South Carolina following Mica Miller’s death. Read more >
A Texas city topped the list of “dirtiest” cities due to pollution and a cockroach problem. See where other cities fall on the list >
Baltimore was dubbed the “U.S. overdose capital” in a new report with nearly 6,000 deaths over the last six years. Full report >
A 6-week-old infant died after an “out of nowhere” dog attack in Tennessee. The latest >
At least one person is dead and two dozen are injured, some critically, following a shooting in Akron, Ohio, early Sunday morning. The investigation >
The daughter of the “BTK Killer” says there is “mounting evidence” her father is behind the disappearance of a missing 16-year-old Oklahoma girl. Watch the interview >
Investigators say an Oregon woman jumped out of a moving car to escape an alleged kidnapping. What we know >
The family of a dancer who died after eating cookies bought at a Connecticut supermarket has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. What to know about the suit >
Police in New York said Saturday they took 34 people into custody after a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum, which reported damage to artwork. Details >
Using recipes from ancient Egyptian papyrus, a Utah man brewed a beer based on recipes nearly 3,000 years old. Why he wanted the taste of history > |
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