Sep 28 Economy grows 2.1 percent estimates government, unchanged from previous projection By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged. Continue reading
Sep 27 Trudeau apologizes for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Trudeau says the Speaker of the House of Commons is "solely responsible" for the invitation and recognition of the man but says it was a mistake that has deeply embarrassed Parliament and Canada. Continue reading
Sep 27 Ohio wants to revive a strict abortion law. Justices are weighing the legal arguments By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Ohio Supreme Court justices have questioned the state's lawyer about a legal strategy that Ohio is attempting in hopes of reviving its law banning abortions except in the earliest weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Sep 27 Michigan Supreme Court orders judges to honor pronouns of parties in court By Ed White, Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use or by “other respectful means.”… Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: American soldier who fled to North Korea back in U.S. custody In our news wrap Wednesday, an American soldier who fled to North Korea in July is now back in U.S. custody, Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, the mass exodus of ethnic Armenians… Continue watching
Sep 27 Watch 6:58 GOP Rep. Lawler on the disagreements in his party that could lead to a government shutdown By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura As the nation moves closer to a government shutdown, there is still no sign of a way out ahead of the Saturday night deadline. Whenever a deal is ultimately struck to avoid a shutdown or reopen the government, moderate Republicans… Continue watching
Sep 27 3 experts on the UAW strike and why we're seeing an American labor 'upsurge' By Kenichi Serino Capping off a summer of strikes, the move by United Auto Workers is the result of decades of workers' dissatisfaction and the belief that now is the moment to flex their strength. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 10:08 Cassidy Hutchinson discusses what she saw and experienced in the Trump White House By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Anne Azzi Davenport, Satvi Sunkara Cassidy Hutchinson made history last summer delivering explosive testimony before the January 6 committee. As a top aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, Hutchinson had a front-row seat to the final months of the Trump White House. Continue watching
Sep 27 Judge Tanya Chutkan denies Trump's request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Chutkan said in her written decision Wednesday she sees no reason to step aside in the case scheduled for trial in March that accuses Trump of scheming to overturn his election loss. Continue reading
Sep 27 Michigan fake elector defendants want case dropped due to attorney general's comments By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The comments made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel came during a Sept. 18 virtual event in which she called the group of false electors "brainwashed" and said they "genuinely" believed Trump had won the 2020 election. Continue reading