Trump: Possibly Have Kirk Suspect in Custody; Bolsonaro Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Prison | NTD Good Morning

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Trump: Possibly Have Kirk Suspect in Custody; Bolsonaro Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Prison | NTD Good Morning

President Donald Trump said on Fox & Friends on Friday morning that law enforcement officers have detained a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The FBI said they had recovered trace evidence of shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print from the crime scene. They also said they recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle nearby. The Bureau is offering a reward of up to $100,000 dollars for any information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for his role in an attempted coup. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing, calling the case political persecution under current President Lula da Silva. Trump said the conviction was very bad for Brazil, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled it a witch hunt.

After bipartisanship failed to be effective, Republicans invoked the so-called nuclear option on Thursday, changing the Senate’s rules to fast-track Trump's nominees. An unspecified number of nominees will now be confirmed with a simple majority. The first vote is expected to take place next week with 48 nominees. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned that Republicans will regret making the change. The GOP move comes after Democrats have stalled nearly 150 of Trump's nominees.