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A jury found a Colorado police officer not guilty Monday in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.

Driving the news: Aurora officer Nathan Woodyard — who was the first on scene and put McClain in a neck hold that left him temporarily unconscious — was found not guilty on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.

Emergency room visits for firearm-related injuries among children doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data published on Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

Why it matters: The data reinforces prior research showing that firearms in 2020 surpassed motor vehicle accidents to become the leading cause of death for kids one and older in the U.S. and that gun deaths among kids hit a new record high in 2021.

Former President Trump on Monday sparred with the judge overseeing his New York civil fraud trial, and acknowledged giving input on the financial statements at the center of the $250 million lawsuit.

Why it matters: Monday's hearing marked the first time the former president is testifying on the allegations in one of his ongoing legal cases.

A trio of House Republicans introduced resolutions to censure Palestinian American Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) over her criticism of Israel.

Why it matters: A previous measure to censure Tlaib introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) failed due to bipartisan opposition to its reference to a protest in Washington, D.C. calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war as an "insurrection."

The Capitol Police said Monday they seized two Glock handguns and a stolen car from two men who crashed their car into a vehicle barrier and fled from officers near the Capitol.

Why it matters: The incident comes as a rise in violent crime in Washington, D.C. has many on Capitol Hill concerned about their safety.

President Biden in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday raised the possibility of a "tactical pause" in the fighting in Gaza, the White House said in a statement.

The latest: In an interview with ABC News that aired later Monday, Netanyahu didn't rule out a "tactical pause" in the fighting in Gaza.

Prominent Democrats have publicly expressed doubt about President Biden's ability to win the 2024 election.

Why it matters: New polling showed former President Trump set to handily net key swing states in a potentially historic rematch against Biden, as the president struggles to foster party unity over the Israel-Gaza war.

Americans aren't so psyched about the two frontrunners in the 2024 presidential election, new polling data shows.

Why it matters: As President Biden and former President Trump are set for a historic rematch, voters appear uninspired by their candidacies.

Sensitive, highly detailed personal data for thousands of active-duty and veteran U.S. military members can be purchased for as little as one cent per name through data broker websites, according to a new study published on Monday by Duke University researchers.

Why it matters: Researchers warned that the data can be easily obtained and used by malicious actors to target current and former military personnel, their families and acquaintances with a myriad of schemes, including blackmail and misinformation campaigns.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-Mich.) defense of the pro-Palestinian slogan "from the river to the sea" is leading to pushback from fellow Democrats who say the phrase is a call for the violent destruction of Israel.

Why it matters: The backlash underscores the Democratic divisions over Israel that have bubbled up to the surface over the course of the month-long Israel-Hamas war.

Former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer announced Monday that he is running for the Republican nomination for Michigan's open Senate seat.

Why it matters: He is the latest addition to a crowded field of candidates that is seeking to replace the retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

President Biden has a growing race problem.

Why it matters: It emerged quietly in the 2020 election, when Biden won — but lost ground among Hispanics and Black voters. Now this is an alarming, re-election-threatening, full-blown crisis for the White House.

Tuesday's elections will serve as a powerful litmus test of the staying power of abortion as a winning issue for Democrats — and whether Republicans have any room to go on offense.

Why it matters: Abortion groups have spent millions of dollars in state races as both parties watch closely for winning strategies to address one of the top issues concerning American voters ahead of 2024.

KISSIMMEE, Fla — Nearly all the GOP presidential contenders made their pitches to Florida Republicans this weekend, but the most intriguing showdown featured U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Byron Donalds — two rising stars of MAGA world who've expressed interest in running for Florida governor.

Why it matters: The governor's election isn't until 2026, but the Florida GOP's Freedom Summit gave Gaetz and Donalds a chance to test their messaging before a 2024 campaign in which they're expected to be key allies of Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the party's presidential nomination.

The Biden administration allowed Israel to buy thousands of M16 rifles from U.S. defense companies only after being assured the weapons wouldn't go to civilian teams in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to four U.S. and Israeli officials with direct knowledge of the deal.

Why it matters: The Israeli commitment was a key condition the administration and members of Congress demanded before approving the sale of the rifles, which the Israeli government urgently requested after the Oct.7 Hamas terrorist attack, the officials said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker both recently cut checks for a candidate in this month's mayoral election in Charleston, S.C., Axios has learned.

Why it matters: The donations to Charleston candidate Clay Middleton signal White House ambitions for both governors, as South Carolina recently moved to the front of the Democratic presidential primary calendar.

Jordan's air force airdropped "urgent medical aid" to a Jordanian field hospital in Gaza as warnings mount over supply shortages at overcrowded hospitals during the Israel-Hamas war, the country's King Abdullah II announced early Monday local time.

The big picture: An Israeli official told Axios the Jordanian air drop was conducted in coordination with Israel's military.