LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech to Parliament on Wednesday outlining the British government's legislative agenda. It's an event normally marked by pomp and tradition.
The young prince named heir to Saudi Arabia's throne has built a reputation as a bold reformer intent on weaning the kingdom off oil and driving a far more aggressive foreign policy to counter the influence of arch-rival Iran. Mohammed bin Salman, 31, was appointed crown prince by his father King Salman on Wednesday, replacing his cousin who is 26 years his senior. If Mohammed bin Salman becomes king in his 30s, he would be the youngest monarch of the modern state.
FBI Special Agent Timothy Slater gave an update on the investigation into the congressional baseball shooting on June 14 that left four shot, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La. Slater said a list of six members of Congress was found on the suspect, James Hodgkinson, and that the suspect acted alone. He also confirmed that Hodgkinson espoused anti-Republican views on social media, but that those posts were protected by the First Amendment.
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