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Trump involved in whistleblower controversy
President Trump is accused of making an improper promise to the president of Ukraine over a phone call this summer, according to a whistleblower’s complaint.
Reports came in on Thursday, Sept. 19 stating Trump asked Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine for possible corruption. Hunter Biden is the son of Joe Biden, the leading Democratic 2020 presidential candidate.
Trump denies any quid pro quo or improper conversation, saying in a tweet they had a “perfectly fine and routine conversation” and “nothing was said that was in any way wrong.” However, he does acknowledge a discussion about Biden.
The whistleblower complaint was originally filed on Aug. 12. The intelligence community’s inspector general notified the House Intelligence Committee about the complaint on Sept. 9.
Biden released a statement about the controversy on Friday, Sept. 20, saying “[Trump] used the power and resources of the United States to pressure a sovereign nation — a partner that is still under direct assault from Russia — pushing Ukraine to subvert the rule of law in the express hope of extracting a political favor.”
Concerns over climate change lead to global protests
Millions gathered across the nation and the world for a climate change protest on Friday, Sept. 20, led by 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg.
In a movement largely arranged and supported by teenagers and young adults, protestors demanded action to take on global warming and pollution. Protests began in local time on Asia-Pacific islands, with more protests starting in local time across 185 countries before culminating in a protest in New York City.
Nobel Prize candidate Greta Thunberg led the New York City protest and is credited for establishing the movement.
Thunberg appeared before Congress on Thursday, Sept. 18, to testify about the climate crisis, saying, “I want you to listen to the scientists. And I want you to unite behind the science. And then I want you to take real action.”
Thousands gather, five arrested at Area 51
An Internet meme turned into reality at Area 51 Sept. 19-20, leading to thousands gathering outside of the military base and five arrests.
Following online buzz about a “Storm Area 51” event occurring in September, several individuals visited. Events included an “Alienstock” festival and visiting different gates on the base.
Five individuals were arrested for trespassing or threatening to trespass on the military base.
State/Local
29 indicted in drug trafficking scheme
Authorities indicted 29 individuals on Tuesday, Sept. 17, for participating in a drug trafficking ring operating inside an Oklahoma prison.
The indicted individuals allegedly conspired to traffic methamphetamine and heroin from November 2016 until September 2019. During the investigation, law enforcement seized 30 pounds of meth and 5 pounds of heroin.
In addition, several defendants allegedly participated in an international money laundering scheme with an intent to use the money to continue trafficking drugs.
Enrique Pacheco, a prisoner serving life without parole, allegedly orchestrated the operation inside Oklahoma State Penitentiary with a contraband cell phone.
Twenty-six of the 29 individuals indicted are currently in custody, with three remaining on the loose.
Teen hit by OKCPD patrol car
A 13-year-old girl was hit by a patrol car after exiting a school bus and crossing the street on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The teen was exiting the bus outside Wheeler Middle School and ran into the street without looking both ways. The officer in the patrol car was responding to a call and did not see the girl run into the street.
Officials say the girl was conscious on the scene and was taken to OU Children’s Hospital. She was released on Saturday afternoon.
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