Biden-Trump Debate & Spin Room, Bible For Oklahoma Schools, Uvalde Officers Indicted, Latest On Classified Documents Case
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Debate Night
The first debate of the 2024 election year between Joe Biden and Donald Trump left backers of the President concerned over his raspy voice and stumbles on answers and the former president stayed on the attack. Steve Futterman reports from the debate in Atlanta.
Oklahoma Adds Bible Studies To Schools
Following a move by Louisiana to place the 10 Commandments in school classrooms, the Oklahoma School Superintendent announced he is ordering his state to have schools teach the Bible and have a copy in every classroom. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
Police Indicted Over Uvalde School Shooting
A Texas grand jury has indicted two former Uvalde school police officers in the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
Update In Classified Documents Case
A Federal judge in Florida has agreed to hold a hearing on whether prosecutors overstepped on seeking information and documents from Donald Trump’s lawyers. Jackie Quinn reports.
Killed Saving Others
He tried to save others, but instead he gave his own life. A New Jersey man was warning people on the beach about an incoming storm when he was fatally struck by lightning.
Obscene Gesture’s Payday
A man made an obscene gesture to a state trooper, and now that same man will receive a six-figure settlement from the state of Vermont. Sue Aller tells us why.
Debate Night Spin
Tonight President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be in the spotlight, but this time with far different rules from their chaotic first debate four years ago, which includes no studio audience. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has a look back at what transpired between then-President Trump and his Democrat challenger during a free-for-all in the midst of a COVID pandemic.
DOJ’s Medical Fraud Crackdown
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ conducted a nationwide sweep, arresting suspects accused of running health care fraud schemes that harmed patients and taxpayers. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
SCOTUS Purdue Pharma Decision
Another decision by the Supreme Court, this time regarding the nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what their decision means for both the drug maker and lawsuits they face.
Kohberger’s Court Date
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November of 20-22, will finally go to trial in June of 20-25. Correspondent Jim Roope has the latest.
Employment Report Good & Bad
While the overall number seemed to be very good, correspondent Rita Foley reports there was a dark cloud hanging over the latest unemployment numbers.
Bolivia Coup Update
More is being learned about this week’s failed attempted coup in Bolivia. Correspondent Karen Chammas has the details.
Tech News
The FCC has asked network providers to provide details about their efforts to curb A-I faked political ads. Here’s tech correspondent Chuck Palm.
Sports – Robert Workman
NBA Draft and more.
Finally
A longtime Texas music and political mainstay has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of musician and humorist Kinky Friedman.
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