Trump Makes Video Appearance in New York Criminal Case; Trial Date Set for March Primary Season
Former President Donald Trump faces a criminal trial next March, in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season.
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UPDATE: Jimmy Carter, Three Months into Hospice Care, Is Aware of Tributes, Enjoying Ice Cream
Three months after entering end-of-life care at home, former President Jimmy Carter remains in good spirits as he visits with family, follows public discussion of his legacy and receives updates on The Carter Center’s humanitarian work.
UPDATE: No Debt Ceiling Agreement in White House Meeting
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy both said they had a productive debt ceiling discussion late Monday at the White House, but there was no agreement as negotiators strained to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Study: YouTube’s Recommendations Sent Violent and Graphic Gun Videos to 9-Year-Olds
Critics say that despite YouTube’s rules and content moderation efforts, it’s failing to stop the spread of frightening videos that could traumatize children.
AP Poll: 33% Approve of President Biden’s Handling of the Economy
As President Biden seeks reelection,, just 33% of U.S. adults say they approve of his handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Meta Fined Record $1.3 Billion and Ordered to Stop Sending European User Data to U.S.
Meta, which had warned that services in Europe could be cut off, vowed to appeal and ask courts to immediately put the decision on hold.
Biden, McCarthy to Meet Monday for Debt Ceiling Talks as Default Deadline Looms
President Joe Biden will meet in person Monday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about averting an economy-wrecking federal default.
NAACP Joins Other Groups Issuing “Travel Advisory” for Florida
The NAACP says recent Florida laws and policies championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown Dies at 87
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who become an actor and a civil rights advocate, has died at 87.
Debt Limit Talks in Standstill Between Republicans, White House
Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill Friday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause” negotiations, and a White House official acknowledged there are “real differences” that are making talks difficult.
