WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1781, the city of Los Angeles was founded by its first 44 residents, sent by Spain's King Carlos III to establish a commercial supply network for his troops.

You can tell summer is ending because the pace of news is picking up. Today we're covering U.S. charges against Hamas terrorists, a Chinese spy in the New York governor's office, and one of the worst attacks by Russia against Ukraine. Buckle your seatbelts, folks.

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U.S. Charges Hamas Leaders for Oct. 7 Attack

The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday it has charged six Hamas leaders, including political head Yahya Sinwar, with terrorism-related crimes connected to the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.

The charges, filed in the Southern District of New York, include conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization resulting in death and conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals.

Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized that these charges are part of ongoing efforts to target Hamas's operations, stating the DOJ will pursue those responsible "for the rest of their lives.”

Ex-NY Governor Aide Arrested as Chinese Spy

A former top aide to New York governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo was arrested Tuesday on charges of acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government.

The former aide, Linda Sun, allegedly used her high-ranking positions in state government to serve Chinese interests in exchange for millions of dollars. Her husband Chris Hu was arrested on related charges.

Prosecutors claim Sun blocked Taiwanese officials' access to state leaders, altered messaging on China-related issues, and facilitated unauthorized travel for Chinese officials.

The couple reportedly used the money to purchase luxury homes and vehicles, with both pleading not guilty to the charges.

Musk's Starlink Defies Brazil's X Ban

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has officially banned Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), giving internet providers and app stores until today to comply.

Adding to the standoff drama, Musk's Starlink, with 250,000 users in Brazil, has refused to block the platform and may also be cut off.

The ban resulted from X's failure to assign a legal representative in Brazil and comply with orders to suspend certain accounts, primarily people publishing right-wing posts.

This has resulted in $3 million in fines and asset freezes, with Brazilian authorities also freezing some Starlink assets. Musk claims that the assets of SpaceX and X have been seized.

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➤ A federal judge ruled that former President Donald Trump’s so-called “hush money” case can’t move to federal court and has to remain in New York state court. (See Details)

➤ A House Homeland Security subcommittee will hold the first congressional hearings on the global CrowdStrike software outage later this month, with testimony from a top CrowdStrike executive. (More)

➤ Ballistic missiles fired into Ukraine Tuesday by Russia blasted a military academy and a nearby hospital, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 in one of the deadliest strikes since the war began. (More)

➤ Mongolia defied the International Criminal Court by welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin instead of arresting him for alleged war crimes. The ICC has issued an international warrant for Putin’s arrest, and Mongolia is a party to that treaty. (See Details)

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➤ An underwater robot discovered thousands of Port Jackson sharks sleeping on the seabed in southern Australia, puzzling scientists about the unusual gathering's purpose. (Watch Video)

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➤ Two U.S. Marines were assaulted by anti-American protesters in Turkey, with a video showing a bag placed over one Marine's head. Turkish authorities arrested 15 people. (More)

➤ Pope Francis began a historic Asian tour in Indonesia despite health concerns. The 87-year-old pontiff will visit four countries, including a major interfaith meeting at Jakarta's largest mosque. (More)

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"We will pursue the terrorists responsible for murdering Americans and those who illegally provide them with material support for the rest of their lives."

— U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on bringing kidnapping and murder charges against six Hamas terrorists.