SUMMARY: Special counsel Jack Smith has requested to drop all four felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump was indicted in August 2023 for conspiracy and obstruction related to the January 6 Capitol attack. The dismissal highlights significant historical parallels to Richard Nixon’s resignation and indicates Trump may begin his second term without these legal challenges. Despite the prosecution’s strength, the Justice Department adheres to a policy against charging a sitting president, and Trump’s spokesman called the dismissal a victory against perceived political weaponization of justice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor reached a settlement with Jindal Tubular USA after a fatal incident at its Hancock County facility, where a 25-year-old employee died and another was severely injured. OSHA’s investigation found unsafe pipe storage practices, leading to collapsed pipes. The company was cited for 26 serious and three repeat safety violations, including inadequate machine guarding and fire exit labeling. Jindal Tubular agreed to pay $442,815 in penalties, hire a safety consultant, improve safety programs, and undergo regular audits and training. The company has faced 46 violations in the past five years.

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SUMMARY: Voters in central Mississippi, including the Delta and Gulf Coast, will return to the polls to decide two judicial races following a November 5 election that failed to produce a majority winner. Justice Jim Kitchens faces Republican state senator Jenifer Branning for a seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court, and Amy St. Pe’ competes against Jennifer Schloegel for the Court of Appeals. The elections, deemed nonpartisan, have manifested partisan divides, with Kitchens supported by Democratic areas and Branning backed by Republicans. Runoffs take place Tuesday, with results to follow after polls close at 7 p.m. CT.

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