A woman carrying a rifle caused panic at the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, leading to a police response and closure of a major avenue, in what appears to be a domestic-related incident.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges in New York and accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of being the real "criminal" for prosecuting him and illegally leaking grand jury information, while Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson called the case against Trump "the boldest election interference ever attempted in this country's history."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill allowing residents to carry concealed firearms in the state without a permit, making Florida the 26th state to allow permitless concealed carry.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led a rally in New York City to protest the indictment of former President Donald Trump, accused Mayor Eric Adams of threatening her, and claimed that a supporter of Adams had blown a whistle at her during her peaceful protest.
President Biden recognized Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday, saying transgender people were "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support."