News Wrap: Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10 billion suit against U.S. gun manufacturers

Geoff Bennett:

Today's other headlines start with a string of unanimous decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court.

For one, the justices ruled that Mexico cannot pursue a $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers for allegedly fueling cartel violence. U.S. laws have largely shielded gunmakers from liability when their firearms are used in crimes.

The justices also agreed that a Catholic charity in Wisconsin should not have to pay state unemployment taxes while other faith groups were exempted. The group said that was a violation of its First Amendment rights.

A third decision made it easier to claim so-called reverse discrimination in the workplace. That case centered on an Ohio woman who claimed she was passed over for positions and even demoted because she is straight.

President Trump says trade talks between the world's two biggest economies will resume following weeks of rising tensions. That comes after Mr. Trump held what he called a very good phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping earlier today. In a social media post, Trump said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will represent the U.S. at the talks.

The date and location have yet to be determined. The two sides aim to make progress on tariffs and rare earth minerals after prior negotiations stalled last month.

Former President Joe Biden is dismissing President Trump's call for an inquiry into his alleged cognitive decline, calling it a distraction. Last night, Mr. Trump called on his Attorney General Pam Bondi and other officials to investigate Biden's use of the autopen and whether certain individuals lied about his health to unconstitutionally exercise the authorities and responsibilities of the president.

In a statement provided to the "News Hour," Biden said, in part: "I made the decisions during my presidency. Any suggestion that I didn't is ridiculous and false."

In Massachusetts, a high school student who was arrested by immigration officials while on his way to volleyball practice is now free. Earlier today, an immigration judge had ordered Marcelo Gomes Da Silva released on a $2,000 bond.

Protester:

Release Marcelo Gomes now!

Protesters:

Release Marcelo Gomes now!

Geoff Bennett:

Public support for the 18-year-old had been growing steadily since his arrest last weekend. Authorities said they were actually looking for the teenager's father, who owns the car his son was driving when he was detained.

Following his release, Gomes da Silva described what happened when an officer confronted him.

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, Detained By ICE:

He gave me no reason to stop me, no reason for a traffic stop, nothing. And, apparently, they say they're trying to get my dad, but I'm here, not my dad, so that doesn't make sense.

Geoff Bennett:

Gomes da Silva came to the U.S. from Brazil when he was 7 on a tourist visa. He was later issued a student visa, which has since lapsed.

In the Middle East, Israel said today it recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages who were kidnapped in Hamas' October 7 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military brought the remains of Judy Weinstein and Gad Haggai back to Israel after a special operation in Gaza overnight.

Meantime, Gaza health official say Israeli airstrikes today killed at least 13 people, including three journalists who were struck in the courtyard of a hospital. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant operating there.

And in Southern Gaza, aid distribution resumed today at two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The group shut its locations yesterday following several fatal shootings near its operations.

Turning now to New Zealand, where Parliament suspended three Maori lawmakers today over a traditional dance they performed to protest a contentious bill. A majority of members voted for the temporary removals today, saying the lawmakers acted in a potentially intimidating manner. The suspensions range from seven to 21 days, longer than any prior ban.

Last November, the lawmakers performed the dance called the haka as a form of protest to a now defeated bill they said would have reversed indigenous rights.

Today brought the launch of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.

Man:

Waiting for Nintendo Switch 2.

Woman:

It's Nintendo. I'm ride or die.

Geoff Bennett:

Eager customers like these in New York waited for hours with lines sometimes wrapping around the block. The second Switch is similar to its 8-year-old predecessor, but it has a larger screen and improved graphics. The industry has been looking for a shot in the arm amid slowing growth and widespread layoffs.

On Wall Street today stocks slipped ahead of tomorrow's highly anticipated jobs report. The Dow Jones industrial average fell around 100 points. The Nasdaq gave back around 160 points on the day. The S&P 500 also closed in negative territory.