Oct 01 State laws on intoxication and consent get new scrutiny after Cornell rape allegations By Claudia Lauer, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Under New York state law, rape charges generally need to involve force or a clear refusal of sex, unless the victim is physically helpless due to being unconscious, or mentally incapacitated due to being drugged without their consent. Continue reading
Oct 01 Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows By Jill Colvin, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump’s policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran. Continue reading
Oct 01 Judge permanently dismisses Trump administration's case charging ex-Olympian with Reflecting Pool vandalism By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure… Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Vance speaks at a Republican rally in Florida By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but headed to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Oct 01 Renee Good's family sues U.S. government and immigration officials over her killing By Kathy McCormack, Mark Vancleave, Associated Press Good was fatally shot Jan. 7 as protests against immigration raids flared across Minneapolis. Continue reading
Oct 01 Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The case will test a key pillar of the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration agenda. Continue reading
Oct 01 Trump will hold a rally in Choctaw Nation, a rare presidential visit to Indian Country By Savannah Peters, Associated Press The rally is part of President Donald Trump's recent campaign push through deep red states, where he has been stumping for Republican candidates and promoting his agenda ahead of November’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 6:10 Passengers describe stopping pilot's alleged attempt to crash Israel-bound flight By Nick Schifrin About 170 people aboard a terrifying flight to Tel Aviv are safe and on the ground after one pilot stabbed the other in an apparent attempt to crash it. Israeli officials say passengers and crew sprang into action and prevented… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 5:58 News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell related to Fed renovation In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve's Inspector General found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell related to the renovation of the central bank's headquarters, Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will cut the number of its… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 10:18 Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and region's future By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela, Sophia Bailly U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with… Continue watching