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PoliticsOct 2After Torreón school attack, Sheinbaum targets violent social media content: Friday’s mañanera recappedOn the anniversary of the Tlatelolco massacre, the president announced plans to tackle violent content on social media and shared a Culture Ministry update. The post After Torreón school attack, Sheinbaum targets violent social media content: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
PoliticsOct 2New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape caseAn 2024 alleged gang rape at the prestigious Cornell University has gained national attention after the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit. A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the case.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 2NC trooper says he shot sheriff’s deputy in self-defense, judge’s order showsRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina state trooper charged with killing a Cumberland County deputy who had previously dated his girlfriend sought release from jail last month, claiming self-defense, according to recently released court documents. The judge considered that claim…hanfordsentinel · united states of america
PoliticsOct 2NC trooper says he shot sheriff’s deputy in self-defense, judge’s order showsRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina state trooper charged with killing a Cumberland County deputy who had previously dated his girlfriend sought release from jail last month, claiming self-defense, according to recently released court documents. The judge considered that claim…thebrunswicknews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 2David Rivera sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying caseFormer U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted on federal charges stemming from a secret lobbying campaign tied to the Venezuelan government.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2Supreme Court Justice Alito on deciding when to retireSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he decided to remain on the Supreme Court because he believed he could "still make a valuable contribution." The 76-year-old justice said he expects to reconsider his decision each year. He sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford in an interview airing Monday.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ is being mocked by tech industry insiders: report‘It is a way for the CEOs to signal fealty to the president,’ said one insider as others warned the private sector is unlikely to follow the president’s edictThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Alito recalls being more recognized after his Supreme Court confirmation hearingsSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he doesn't get recognized in public often. "I was recognized much more frequently after my confirmation hearings," he recalled. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford sat down with Alito on the bleachers of the New Jersey baseball field where he played as a boy for an interview airing Monday.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2Alito says criticism of Supreme Court from political leaders can be "quite damaging"Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford that increasingly harsh criticism of the court from political leaders can be "quite damaging" to the institution. In an interview airing Monday, Alito said criticism from former President Joe Biden and President Trump has been "very harsh."CBS News
PoliticsOct 2Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying CaseDavid Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government in 2017 and 2018.NYT US
PoliticsOct 2It's October, but Republicans are already retreating in N.C.With one month until Election Day, some big GOP spenders are giving up on North Carolina and prioritizing other states. Why it matters: It's a sign that Republicans believe Michael Whatley can't win and that the seat will flip to Democrats, who need four pickups to regain control of the Senate.Driving the news: Several key Republican super PACs have canceled October ad campaigns in North Carolina as polls show Whatley several points behind former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.By the numbers: Last month, Republicans spent $53 million on North Carolina's Senate race, while Democrats spent $44 milliAxios
PoliticsOct 2Alito says he lost friends over Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. WadeSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford that he lost friends over his decision in the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, which overturned Roe v. Wade. "It's part of the job that you're going to displease people by making decisions on controversial matters," Alito said in an interview airing Monday.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2Austin Sarat: Pike case is 'extraordinary and unprecedented moment' US death penalty historyAustin Sarat, an American academic specializing in US capital punishment, explains the unprecedented nature of Christa Pike's botched execution. Sentenced to death in Tennessee, Pike survived two injections of barbiturates.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 2Christa Pike Was Unconscious and on Ventilator After Execution AttemptHer condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.NYT US
PoliticsOct 2Judge Throws Out Another Confession in Sept. 11 CaseProsecutors have long considered the defendants’ admissions during interrogations in 2007 to be their best evidence.NYT US
PoliticsOct 2Kennedy Center Awards change venue amid dispute over renaming it Donald TrumpThe annual Kennedy Center Awards gala will move to the Capital One Arena due to construction and a legal dispute over its name. The ceremony, scheduled for December 7, marks the first time it will be held outside the iconic building by the Potomac.Clarín
PoliticsOct 2Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom ‘NOW’Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties that can be bought over the counter. “All Kratom is deadly it should NOT be sold at gas stations/vape stores/ANYWHERE Admin needs 2 put out final 7OH rule NOW…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protestersThe lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.NPR News
PoliticsOct 2National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by CongressThe move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.NYT US
PoliticsOct 2New York governor attacks law enforcement’s handling of 2024 Cornell rape investigationLetitia James’s office to oversee reopened investigation after Hochul names attorney general special prosecutorIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 2Senate crushes House on congressional work daysSource: Ballotpedia, Congressional Record; Chart: Stef Kight/AxiosThe Senate is well on its way to claiming the congressional attendance trophy this year, spending 32 more weekdays in session so far than the House.Why it matters: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have been torched by members for all the time off — not to mention Democrats, who taunt them for their truancy.The Senate left town late Wednesday — two weeks after its House counterparts — putting both chambers out of town until after the Nov. 3 midterms."I suppose I left the House two Axios
PoliticsOct 2House Democrats want to win big. It could cost them.Democrats' dream election scenario risks becoming a nightmare as their candidates in Republican-leaning districts strain to assert their independence from party leadership.Why it matters: Add them to the sizable cohort of outspoken leftists promising to be a thorn in the side of House Democratic leaders, and you get all the ingredients for an unruly majority."When I see things that I don't think are right, whether they're within my own party or within another party, I'm going to call it out," Jake Johnson, a Democratic House candidate in Minnesota, told Axios in an interview.Montana Democrat SAxios
PoliticsOct 2October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.NPR News
PoliticsOct 2Justice Department sues Maryland over federal agent mask banThe Justice Department sued Maryland on Thursday over a new law barring federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring them to identify themselves while working in the Old Line State. The complaint, filed the same day the law took effect, argues that Maryland and two of its largest counties are illegally attempting to…The Hill
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