Charlie Kirk Shooting: Timeline, Reactions, and Latest Updates
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot at an event in Utah, with the incident described as a political assassination, and a visual timeline of the event is provided.
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Melania Trump Sees Husband's Guilty Verdict as Political Attack
Melania Trump reportedly views her husband Donald Trump's guilty verdict in the New York hush money trial as a "political assassination" and a further strain on their marriage. Despite her absence from the courtroom, sources suggest she is deeply unhappy about the situation and is focused on protecting herself and their son, Barron. Melania is expected to appear in court during Trump's sentencing, although she has largely remained silent to avoid media attention.
Arrests Made in Connection with Murder of Brazilian Councilwoman
Brazilian federal police have arrested congressman Chiquinho Brazão and his brother Domingos Brazão, suspected of ordering the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a prominent human rights activist. The shooter, disgraced former police officer Ronnie Lessa, signed a plea bargain deal, leading to the recent arrests. The case had been troubled for years, with the lead detectives changed multiple times. Franco's murder shook Brazil profoundly and led to widespread outcry, as she had been a rising political star known for exposing police abuse and violence against residents of working-class neighborhoods.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, has died in jail at the age of 47. Navalny, who had been serving a 30-year sentence on extremism and fraud charges, had been a vocal opponent of Putin's regime, exposing government corruption and election fraud. His death is likely to be viewed as a political assassination, with suspicions pointing towards the Kremlin.
"Trump's Unprecedented Claims: From 'Seal Team Six' to Immunity"
Democratic Senator Brian Schatz has expressed concern over Donald Trump's attorney's argument that presidential immunity would extend to political assassinations, stating that it represents a new turn for Trump and poses a threat to American democracy. The attorney argued that if a president ordered SEAL Team Six to kill a political opponent, their actions would still be covered by presidential legal immunity unless the president was impeached and convicted by Congress. Trump, who faces multiple criminal cases, is arguing that charges against him should be dismissed as they relate to actions taken during his presidency and are thus protected by presidential immunity.