Brad Newsom

RUFUS - The JASA has officially released its cause of the crash that caused the death of Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom, and what followed yesterday's tragic events.

According to the Jesstopian Aviation Safety Administration's preliminary statements, the plane was recorded at a nose up pitch of 20 Degrees for almost 3 minutes, while the autopilot altitude was held at 40,000 ft, with the vertical speed recorded at 3800 ft/s. This coupled with the low flap setting, lift was significantly reduced, thus cause the aircraft to stall and crash.

"The airplane departed from Andrews Air Force Base at exactly 9:00 AM in the morning. After the captain called gear up, the plane made a steep right turn, attempting to align with the magenta line that was displayed on their cockpit screens. Around that time both pilots failed to correct their pitch up, and the aircraft gradually lost airspeed, while their vertical speed was set to 3800 feet per minute. As they began to level off, the stick shaker begin to vibrate, as well as aural warnings began to alert the crew members that an impending stall was about to ensue. They failed to disengage autopilot and instead opted to lower the vertical speed to about 1500 feet per minute. Due to the amount of air speed they lost with their 20 degrees pitch up, they bled to much airspeed and the stall began to form. Autopilot automatically disengaged as a final chance to save itself, but the pilots began to push on their rudder pedals, causing the vertical stabilizer to violently thrash back and fourth. At about 9:04 AM, the plane pitched up, and begun to flatspin to the ground. 25 seconds before the crash, the aircraft's engines flamed out from excessive stress. The plane crashed at 9:05 AM." read the report of the JASA.

"This crash could have been avoided if both Captain Leslie Attaburg, and First Officer Marcus Sayden had adequately responded to the 20 degree nose up pitch," said leader investigator Jordan Shields. "They lost control the moment their plane lost the speed it needed to keep it aloft. Had they maintained a 5 or 10 degree nose up, they would have been on their way. They also engaged autopilot to early. May they all rest in peace and may their families heal from this tragedy."

NEWS 28 - Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom has been killed in a plane crash early this morning. The Senate Majority leader was taking off from Andrews Air Force Base, in the United States, after visiting with American President Joe Biden.

The plane he was travelling on was a Challenger 350 from Bombardier. The aircraft was delivered to the Jesstopian Government on April 15, 2023. The all new state of the art aircraft was also the personal jet for Speaker LeWolf, Deputy Speaker Carrington and Senate Minority Leader Jay Laylin.

At 8:50 AM, the aircraft began its taxi to the runway and at 9:00 AM it took off without incident, up until 9:05 AM, the aircraft entered a pitch up attitude, before violently thrashing back and fourth. The aircraft stalled and hit the ground. An investigation into why the aircraft pitched so high up in the air is still under investigation.

His death was announced just a little at 12:00 PM this afternoon. Senate Majority Whip Larry Cofelt will serve as the interim Senate Majority Leader until an Senate Majority election is scheduled.

RUFUS - Early this morning, Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom, his aid Lisa Gorchev, and his two pilots were killed in a plane crash just west of the departure runway at Andrews Air Force Base. An investigation is currently being conducted by the US National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, and the Jesstopian Jesstopian Aviation Safety Administration.

According to reports from Andrews Air Force Base, air traffic controllers, the plane appeared to depart with a high nose-up angle. While the investigation continues, Andrews says that its team will cooperate with investigators. The news of Brad Newsom's death has already reached the Nationalist House, the Senate, and the entirety of Congress late this afternoon.

"It is unbelievable that Mr. Newsom has died," said Senate Minority Leader Jay Laylin. "While we may have disagreed on many things, he was an incredible politician, leader, father, and grandfather. His death rips a massive hole in the fabric of our institution. He will be missed by many."

"It is with the greatest sadness that I learned of the death of Brad Newsom, the Majority leader of the Senate, and a dear friend of mine," said President McCallum. "Newsom was a man of character and class. He showed everyone the same respect as the next. He was kind, charismatic, and just a fun person to be around. His death leaves a huge void in many people's lives, including mine. He was a lovely person."

House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf also lowered flags in honor of Newsom saying "he was such an incredible man, and the world will never be the same without him in it."

The Majority leader is expected to receive a full state funeral before being interred at the Nationalist House Burial Grounds. His funeral has yet to be scheduled but an announcement is expected sometime this week.

RUFUS - Day one of President McCallum's trial has kicked off this morning, with opening arguments being delivered by both sides. The arguments will carry on into the afternoon concluding around 2 PM.

President McCallum's legal team consists of Patrick Laney, who serves as the President's personal lawyer, Jack Meadows, and Paul Thomas. They are all experienced in the legal field and was selected by President McCallum and Patrick Laney.

The plaintiff's legal team consists of Brick Adams, Rodger Blaine, Porter Shaw and Rick Sanchez. They are seeking compensation for the actions of the President and say they are also seeking additional compensation for defamation as they claim he continued to spread falsehoods and baseless claims.

The trial is also being overheard by Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom, and Minority Leader Jay Laylin. They will hear his case and the claims made against the President. They will remain impartial during the trial but will ultimately decide if President McCallum is guilty of the charges brought against him.

The trial was delayed twice, first due a family emergency in the Newsom family, and the due to the death and state funeral of former Vice President Sam Simon. The trial was rescheduled for this morning and begun at 9:00 AM.

NEWS 28 - The first day of President McCallum's trial was postponed due to a family health emergency of Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom's father. The proceedings will begin on Monday, January 16, 2023.

The Newsom family reported that his father Robert Newsom Sr. was in critical care at a local New Shire Hospital with severe pneumonia. Doctors are currently working to reduce his breathing difficulties and suction out mucus from his lungs.

"Our family is by his side tonight and I will remain by his side until Monday morning. He is breathing better but is still struggling," said Newsom. "We thank everyone for their prayers and my dad appreciates them as well."

Robert Newsom Sr remains in very critical condition as he is is given treatment by doctors. They aren't saying much about his health but say that "it is very important that Brad Newsom showed up when he did."

Newsom Sr. is 82 and doctors fear that his age will complicate the pneumonia. If he is to recover fully, it will have serious health repercussions including slight breathing troubles, heavy mucus production and other issues.

JESSTOPIAN NEWS NETWORK - President McCallum's sexual assault trial has been delayed, after Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom's family has an unexpected emergency that he needed to fly home to take care of.

"I've had an unexpected emergency and will not be able to attend the opening of the proceedings, and I understand that the law requires both members of the Majority and Minority party to be in attendance to continue with proceedings, which is found in Jesstopian Ethics Law Title 356, subsection 19," said Majority Leader Newsom. "As such I will not be in attendance and propose rescheduling the trial's start date to January 16, and ask that both sides agree to do so."

The Senate agreed to reschedule the trial until the 16th and says that it will continue with proceedings then. McCallum has not addressed the cancelling of the trial and neither has the Nationalist House.

NEWS 28 - In a recent press release, the Senate Ethics committee announced that he was postponing the first day of President McCallum's sexual assault trial due to unforeseen circumstances. According to the statement, Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom was unable to make it to the meeting due to a health emergency in the family.

"Due to a family emergency, Senate Majority leader Brad Newsom will be unable to attend the trial for President John McCallum, and his attendance is mandatory to allow proceedings to begin, according Jesstopian Ethics Law, Title 356, subsection 19."

As such, no trial will be held today until Monday, January 16, 2023. The Senate Ethics Committee has confirmed that no trial will take place today. It did not make any further comment regarding the state of Newsom's family member's health.

NEWS 28 - The Senate Ethics Committee has recently opened up the trial to the public and news media after a petition was filed to do so. The petition which was filed last Thursday requested that the trial be opened up to the public as it relates to "a government function", which is "within the rights of citizens to have such knowledge about."

"While the petition to immediately require us to open the trial up to the public and news and media was filed last week, we as a governing body will voluntarily open up the trial to the public and media, which will allow for full Government transparency," said Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom. "Our party has been committed to 100% transparency within our time in control."

The call to open up the trial to the public comes as concerns that the victims are looking to gain something without being in the public's eye concerned many citizens, who are planning to follow the trial closely. They also say that the Senate Ethics Committee has the legal obligation to be transparent with Jesstopians nationwide.

The trial of John McCallum will be televised on all major news stations starting at noon local time and President McCallum is expected to be in person next week.

RUFUS - The 81st Congress has been recessed, and no further Congressional Activity will be conducted. Both houses of Congress, recessed members at around 9:35 this evening, with the entire Congress being closed at 10. The Congress website was updated to reflect the recess.

House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf recessed members after thanking them for their continued support, and for working to better the Jesstopian Nation. She said that she looked forward to leading her house for the next three years.

"You all are incredible individuals who, I am correct, want the best for this Country," said LeWolf. "As such, I thank each and every one of you for your continued support of me as your Speaker, for allowing me to serve as Speaker of this great House."

Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom also thanked his colleagues for a very successful year, and announced that he would seeking reelection as the Senate Majority Leader in 2023. He recessed the Senate for the last time of the year.

"I thank my colleagues for a years worth of hard work and dedication to the United States Of Jesstopia and working to ensure that legislation was passed," said Leader Newsom. "I look forward to starting the 82nd Congress. I also want to be clear that I am seeking another term as the Senate Majority leader, so I am hopeful that the Nationalist Party maintains control of Congress."

RUFUS - Following intense debate, Congress authorized State mapping to be conducted so that members of both houses of Congress can have a vision map for the layout and placement of State borders when the 20 new states are introduced.

"It is the first step in creating the 20 brand new states," said Speaker Harris. "We are working to ensure that both houses have an actual understanding of where the State borders will lay within the open land that Jesstopia still owns, but continues to remain open."

The Senate has yet to decide on who would become the State Governors of the 20 brand new states, and is rushing to determine the vision of the State layout as well.

"We are still unclear on the mapping of the states and where each border will lie," said Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom. "We will continue to work with Speaker Harris, and President McCallum to work towards mapping where each of the State borders will be and who will become the governors of the 20 new states."

The road delays are expected as construction on roadways and interstate systems continues during the mapping process. More details will be provided as they become available.

NEWS 28 - The Senate Of The United States Of Jesstopia, has recently announced that it would launch a thorough investigation against Former Vice President Richard Banks, amid findings from a federal court which found him guilty of sexual misconduct, abuse of power and fostering a hostile work environment.

After its findings, the court sought the Senate Ethics Committee to launch its own internal investigation to the former Vice President's conduct and any further and previous complaints filed against him since he took office on November 28, 2020.

Many Republican leaders called on Senate Majority Leader Brad Newsom(N), to launch an formal and independent investigation into the former Vice President's conduct that led to his resignation as Jesstopia's Vice President on August 19, 2022.

In contrast, many Nationalist Party leaders say that it is just a way to deminish the reputation of the Nationalist Party while progressing the Republican agenda, and say that it will "seek to find flaws in all evidence found claiming that the former Vice President sexually assaulted the victim", and "discredit the reputation of the collective investigation agency, tasked with defaming the former Vice President."

The Senate says that day on of the investigation has begun and work to collect any evidence pertinent to the case will continue and a heavy law enforcement presence will be present to protect any undiscovered evidence.