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Florida’s legislative leaders have announced a special session to tackle a robust agenda, featuring heightened state sanctions against Iran and extended aid for Hurricane Idalia victims. The session, proclaimed by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner, is scheduled to run from November 6 to November 9.
The manhunt continues for 40 year old Robert Card, a US Army reservist suspected of killing 18 people during a shooting spree in Lewiston Maine Wednesday night. Photo: Lewiston Police Department
UPDATE : Robert Card has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In a shocking incident that has left the community of Lewiston, Maine, in deep mourning, a shooting rampage unfolded on Thursday, claiming the lives of 18 people and leaving 13 others injured. The attack took place at a restaurant and a bowling alley, prompting a swift and furious manhunt for the suspected perpetrator, now wanted on murder charges.
Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) is elected Speaker of the House Photo: US House of Representatives
In a rapid turn of events in the quest to name a new speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected as the 56th speaker of the House on Wednesday, following three unsuccessful attempts by the GOP. Unlike previous ballots, Johnson received unanimous support from the Republican party, securing a total of 220 votes.
