U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican representing Louisiana, said on Friday that he will not run for reelection after a new congressional map dismantled his district, transforming it into the state's second majority-Black district. Up until now, the congressman, one of former-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s close allies, had remained adamant that he would run again. “After much input from constituents, consultation with supporters, consensus from family, and guidance from the Almighty, it is clear that running for Congress this year does not make sense,” said Graves, of Baton Rouge.
Richard Crunkilton, a WEC and UFC veteran, was arrested Thursday for allegedly raping his pregnant girlfriend.
There have been four fatal car accidents on the route so far this year, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.