Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett continued to be questioned by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. According to the Associated Press, she told the panel she had no specific and personal agenda, vowing to take on the cases before
The News: Kidnapping of Va. governor was discussed
“Militia” groups meeting in Ohio in June discussed kidnapping Virginia’s Democratic governor Ralph Northham, according to the FBI. A plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor was uncovered by federal agents and arrests have been made. • A severed fiber optics cable has interrupted online voter registration in Virginia on the last day to sign. A roadwork mishap is blamed for the cut. • Statues of Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt were pulled down during a protest Sunday night in Portland, Oregon, an event termed “Indigenous People’s Day.” There were no injuries reported and three arrests. • Wall Street’s winning streak ended Tuesday with all three major stock indexes losing ground. The Dow was down 157.71, S&P 500 declined by 22.29 points and Nasdaq dropped by 12.36. • Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday evening that “I think we’re facing a whole lot of trouble,” concerned that coronavirus and the annual flu season could result in a “twindemic.”
Weather: Hang in there until Saturday
Residents of West Orange County who want relief from the heat may have to wait until the weekend to see cooler temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, after a high forecast of 95 today (Tuesday), the next three days should remain in the 90s. Wednesday is predicted to have a high of 96 (overnight low of 63), while Thursday may be 96 (64) and Friday also 96 (63). Temps will be a trifle cooler on Saturday with a high of 88. The skies should remain sunny and clear during the day. As usual, coastal temps will be lower. The NWS predicts that in Huntington Beach, highs this week will range from 84 on Wednesday to 86 on Friday, dipping to 79 on Saturday.