Democratic congresswoman accused of bilking COVID money calls charges a 'sham'

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized President Trump for labeling a group of Democratic lawmakers as 'traitors' on social media. Fetterman condemned this rhetoric as 'dangerous' and 'deeply wrong,' emphasizing that threats against Congress members are unacceptable, regardless of party affiliation.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed openness to reforming House rules to make it more difficult to censure lawmakers. This statement comes amid a surge of censure resolutions being introduced in the House, primarily by Republican members. Jeffries emphasized the need to address the ongoing trend of censure motions that have become increasingly frequent.

Florida authorities are addressing concerns over a potential serial killer after three women were found dead in Jacksonville within three days. Residents are questioning the police's reassurances as fears grow in the community regarding safety and the possibility of a serial killer on the loose.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reported significant improvements in benefits processing, online services, and tax relief, attributing these gains to President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In a letter to Congress, the SSA emphasized that its service is now the strongest it has been in decades.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly misappropriating $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds intended for disaster relief to finance her campaign. The indictment claims that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother received an overpayment from FEMA in July 2021, which they allegedly diverted for personal use.

The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production that is already leading the world.

Rabbi Yusuf Hamra, a founding member of the Jewish Heritage in Syria Foundation, has urged Congress to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions. His call aligns with previous appeals from officials of the Trump administration and activists advocating for the alleviation of economic hardships faced by Damascus.

GOP Representative Byron Donalds' gubernatorial campaign plans to deploy a truck to troll outside of former Vice President Kamala Harris' book tour event in Miami, Florida. This move is seen as a provocative strategy aimed at drawing attention during Harris' appearance.