Bulletin Brief

Trump found guilty of 34 felony counts in hush money trial (AP, CBS)

14 democratic activists in Hong Cong convicted of subversion (Reuters, CBS)

Biden permits Ukraine to strike Russia with US weapons (CNN, AP)

Supreme Court sides with NRA in landmark free speech ruling (CNN)

DOJ may investigate oil executive collusion (Reuters)

McDonald’s attempts to keep prices reasonable during inflation (CBS)

Chad Daybell guilty of killing first wife, 2 children (CNN)

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In Must Know News…

• Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. The Manhattan jury decision makes Trump the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of a crime. Trump vehemently denies the charges and plans to appeal, former DA Cy Vance praised the trial, saying it “defines the rule of law.” 
• 14 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were convicted of subversion under China’s national security law, in the city’s largest national security trial to date. The verdicts mark a significant crackdown on dissent following the 2019 protests, but are globally criticized by observers for being politically motivated. The convicted activists face anywhere from 3 years to life in prison.  
• President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American munitions to strike inside Russian territory near Kharkiv for defensive purposes, marking a significant policy switch but aligning closer with positions taken by European leaders and NATO. The move aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defense on escalating Russian attacks by allowing them to target Russian forces and logistical hubs across borders while still maintaining restrictions on long-range missiles. 

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In Other Notable News…

• The Supreme Court sided unanimously with the NRA in a First Amendment ruling over government officials’ power to pressure advocacy groups. The ruling will allow the association to pursue its lawsuit against a NY official who urged banks to part with the NRA in 2018.  
• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer asked the DOJ to investigate allegations of collusion between the oil industry and OPEC. Schumer’s request follows the FTC’s decision to bar former Pioneer CEO Scott Sceffield from Exxon’s board, alleging he attempted to collude with OPEC. 
• President of Mcdonald’s USA Jon Erlinger denounced reports that the fast-food restaurant had increased its prices faster than inflation. In a post to the chain’s corporate website, Erlinger asserted that reports of $18 dollar Big Macs are an exception and not a rule. 

Chad Daybell was found guilty this Thursday of first-degree murder in the deaths of his first wife and the children of his second wife. The jury reportedly deliberated for little more than two hours before handing down the final verdict. Daybell could face the death penalty.