Man accused of charging Capitol with shotgun said he wanted to speak to member of Congress, prosecutors say

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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN

(CNN) — The 18-year-old accused of running up to the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday told officers he wanted to talk to a member of Congress, according to the criminal complaint filed against him.

The man from Georgia, Carter Camacho, made his initial appearance in federal court Wednesday on a charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm on US Capitol grounds. Camacho did not enter a plea and will remain behind bars while awaiting a detention hearing in early March.

The defendant appeared in court wearing the same military fatigues he was arrested in on Tuesday, when prosecutors say a Capitol Police officer saw the shotgun he was carrying and ordered him to drop the weapon and get down on the ground.

The criminal complaint against Camacho does not shed light on his direct intentions but says that when asked by Capitol Police, he said “he was just there to talk to a Member of Congress.”

Prosecutors say images included in the court documents show Camacho running up to the Capitol with the shotgun in both hands before being stopped by Capitol Police.

According to the complaint, as Camacho approached the Capitol, an officer asked him what he was carrying. Camacho held up the shotgun in his right hand. He was then ordered to lie on the ground and “immediately complied,” the complaint says.

“The shotgun was loaded with seven rounds in the tube and one in the chamber,” the complaint states, noting that “the safety was off” and “an additional 17 rounds of ammunition were located in a carrier attached to the stock of the shotgun.”

Camacho was not on Capitol Police’s radar before they encountered him on the steps of the Capitol, the law enforcement agency said.

In addition to the apparent body armor he was wearing, a gas mask and Kevlar helmet were found in the car he drove and parked nearby, according to Capitol Police. A fixed-blade knife was also located 40 feet from the car and in the path Camacho took to the Capitol, they said.

The 18-year-old said in court that he will be in his second semester in college. Sporting a narrow beard, Camacho sat rigid during the hearing, nodding along as the federal judge informed him of his rights, answering “OK” and “yes, your honor” when asked if he understood.

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Where do you land in the K-shaped economy? Do you think that will change in 2026?

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By Alicia Wallace, CNN

(CNN) — There’s a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots in the United States, and economists are increasingly sounding the alarm. Income inequality has expanded in a short timeframe, and various economic indicators – including rising delinquency rates – are flashing a warning sign.

The “K-shaped” economic recovery may be working for some Americans, but not all.

Despite solid economic growth, booming stock values, cooling inflation and a stable unemployment rate, the economic gains have been uneven.

What spur of the “K” do you feel like you’re on, and do you see that changing as this year progresses?

As you reflect on how you’re navigating this economy, how do you anticipate your household financial situation will fare in 2026 and beyond? If you’d be willing to share your experience with a CNN reporter for possible inclusion in an upcoming story, we’d like to hear from you.

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La UEFA y el presidente de la FIFA hablaron tras la denuncia de Vinícius contra Prestianni en el Benfica vs. Real Madrid

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Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español

La UEFA está revisando el acta arbitral sobre el triunfo del Real Madrid ante el Benfica por la ida de los playoffs de la Champions League el martes, donde el resultado terminó pasando a un segundo plano después de que el brasileño Vinícius Jr. y el francés Kylian Mbappé, del Merengue, acusaran al argentino Gianluca Prestianni, de las Águilas, de proferir un insulto racista luego de que el exjugador de Flamengo abriera el marcador y lo celebrara con un polémico festejo frente a los aficionados locales en Lisboa.

Prestianni negó en sus redes sociales las acusaciones. Manifestó que Vinícius malinterpretó lo que le dijo tras el gol y que recibió amenazas por parte de algunos jugadores del Real Madrid. “Jamás fui racista con nadie”, dijo el atacante argentino.

En un escueto comunicado, la UEFA dijo que recién este miércoles está revisando las actas de los partidos del martes y que “cuando se denuncian hechos, se inician procedimientos y, en caso de que estos den lugar a la imposición de sanciones, estas se anuncian mediante la página web disciplinaria de la UEFA”.

Después de conocerse las palabras de apoyo de los jugadores del Real Madrid y del propio club español para con Vinícius, y de escuchar el respaldo de los futbolistas del Benfica y la institución portuguesa para la versión de Prestianni, la postura de la UEFA era lo más esperado, ya que es la encargada de imponer sanciones, si es que se comprueban los señalamientos.

En su reglamento, la UEFA estipula que “cualquier entidad o persona, sujeta al reglamento, que insulte la dignidad humana de un individuo o grupo de individuos por cualquier motivo, incluyendo el color de piel, la raza, la religión, el origen, el género o la orientación sexual, estará sujeta a una suspensión de al menos diez partidos o por un período de tiempo determinado, o a cualquier otra sanción apropiada”.

El presidente de la FIFA también se pronunció sobre el hecho, con un comunicado que la entidad madre del fútbol mundial replicó en sus redes sociales:

“Me sorprendió y me entristeció ver el incidente de presunto racismo hacia Vinícius Júnior en el partido de la UEFA Champions League entre el SL Benfica y el Real Madrid CF.

No hay lugar para el racismo en nuestro deporte ni en la sociedad: necesitamos que todas las partes interesadas tomen medidas y exijan cuentas a los responsables.

En la FIFA, a través de la Acción Global Contra el Racismo y el Panel de Voz de los Jugadores, nos comprometemos a garantizar que jugadores, árbitros y aficionados sean respetados y protegidos, y a que se tomen las medidas adecuadas cuando ocurran incidentes. Felicito al árbitro François Letexier por activar el protocolo antirracismo al usar el gesto del brazo para detener el partido y abordar la situación.

La FIFA y el fútbol muestran plena solidaridad con las víctimas del racismo y cualquier forma de discriminación. Siempre lo repetiré: ¡No al racismo! ¡No a cualquier forma de discriminación!”.

La UEFA revisa el informe que todo árbitro debe entregar tras la finalización de un partido, donde constan sus decisiones dentro del campo de juego y cualquier incidencia que afecte el normal desarrollo del encuentro.

Una vez lo analice, y dependiendo de lo que el árbitro François Letexier haya informado, la UEFA podría analizar las imágenes de la transmisión y los audios que se hayan grabado en el terreno de juego. En caso de que lo considere necesario, podría citar a declarar a los futbolistas involucrados.

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High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 1:12PM PST until February 19 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected, strongest in the mountains and Antelope Valley.

* WHERE…Antelope Valley, Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County
Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa
Barbara County Interior Mountains.

* WHEN…From 4 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 1:12PM PST until February 19 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.

* WHERE…Most coast and valleys of southwest California, including
Catalina Island.

* WHEN…From 4 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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