It's been a violent and surprising week, and today's headlines are no different. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Two separate witness videos then revealed two separate violent acts: As the motorist stepped out of the car, the first officer punches him in the face. Later, after the man was tased and handcuffed, a second officer appears and kicks him. The Gwinnett County Police Chief said he was stunned by the incident. "This is not what we expect from our officers and we aren't going to put up with it," he said.
3. New York
Police on have discovered the bludgeoned bodies of four young men on Long Island, New York. Authorities suspect they may have been killed by members of the international MS-13 gang, one of the largest criminal organizations in the United States.The MS-13 gang is posing a big threat on Long Island. Recently, more than a dozen members were indicted in the slayings of seven people in the community over three years, including a pair of teenage girls
4. Planned Parenthood
Yesterday, President Trump privately signed a bill that allows states to withhold federal money from organizations that provide abortion services, including Planned Parenthood. This is a big win for Republicans, who frequently target the organization. Trump usually loves to have cameras around when he signs stuff like this, but but this time around there was no media present.
The bill rolls back an Obama-era regulation that prevented states from withholding money from facilities that provide abortions, with the argument that these facilities also provide other family planning and medical services.
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