Protests turn violent after police shooting of black man in Philadelphia

Violent protests took place in Philadelphia Monday night, following the fatal police shooting of a black man who was reportedly mentally ill and armed with a knife, Fox News reports. At least 30 police officers are understood to have been injured in clashes with demonstrators. Around 35 people, including five juveniles, were arrested.

Democrat “Squad” lawmakers call for expansion of Supreme Court

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and other Democratic “Squad” lawmakers called for an expansion of the Supreme Court Monday, immediately after conservative Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the newest SCOTUS Justice, the Hill reports. The Republican move to swiftly confirm Barrett following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month has caused outrage among Democrats, who claim the Republican Party has applied double standards to the confirmation process.

Federal judge tells Flynn prosecutors to swear under penalty of perjury that documentary evidence is accurate

In an action that may delay its outcome until after the Nov. 3 election, a federal judge gave prosecutors in the case against Michael Flynn until Monday to swear under penalty of perjury that evidence they have filed is accurate, the Hill reports. Judge Emmet Sullivan issued the order after former FBI agent Peter Strzok accused the prosecution of altering documents pertaining to notes he had made.

Witches plotting spiritual attacks against President Trump

Practitioners of witchcraft are plotting “binding” events with which to spiritually attack President Trump on October 31, CBN News reports. Witches are reportedly planning spells to ensure Joe Biden is voted president in the November 3 election.

Senate panel votes to advance Barrett’s nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate Thursday despite a boycott from all 10 Democratic members of the committee.

FBI: Russian hackers targeting government networks

Russian hackers have targeted dozens of government computer networks in recent weeks, the FBI warned Thursday, adding that there’s no indication the efforts have disrupted the U.S. elections process.

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