Up First briefing: Trump’s busy week; extremism in a hit song; ‘miracle’ Lahaina house

Former President Donald Trump has turned himself in on charges related to attempts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, while a song hailed by the Republican party is causing a stir due to extremist lyrics, and the death of Russian military leader Yevgeny Prigozhin raises questions about the future of his Wagner group in Africa.

Top news highlight: Trump faces 13 felony charges.
* After turning himself in at the Fulton County Jail, Trump is now facing charges concerning his efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.
* His first hearing on federal charges related to January 6 is due next Monday before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is known for her tough record.

Song controversy: Extremism in a hit song.
* The song “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony, which has been praised by the right as a working man’s tune, has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
* Extremism experts have identified red flags in the song, indicating links to far-right ideologies and possibly the baseless Qanon conspiracy.

Wagner Group’s future: Uncertainty follows death of leader.
* Following the probable death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, questions have risen about the future of his Wagner group in Africa.
* The group is significant in several African countries where it has secured governments by fighting rebel forces in these countries, in return for control of key mineral resources.

Trans rights progress: Broome County’s new policy.
* A 25-year-old black transgender woman, Makyyla Holland, has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against Broome County, including a county-wide policy requiring inmates to be housed according to their gender identity.

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