The judge overseeing the Georgia election case against former President Donald Trump tossed out two more charges on Thursday. Judge Scott McAfee said the charges lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction. The order reduces the original 13-count indictment brought against Trump by District Attorney Fani Willis to eight.
New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned. A week ago, it was reported that his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation involving several New York officials. In a statement, Caban said the noise around recent developments has hindered the important work New York City requires.
Trump on Thursday ruled out another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. In rejecting the debate, Trump suggested that a “prizefighter” who loses a bout is always the one to call for a rematch. During a campaign rally in North Carolina, Harris said she believes she and Trump “owe it to voters” to debate again.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Georgia Judge Dismisses 2 Trump Charges
2. Trump Rejects Second Debate with Harris
3. Harris Confirms She Wants a 2nd Debate
4. Boeing Workers Are on Strike
5. FAA Head to Testify on Boeing Oversight
6. Francine Moves Inland, Brings Flood Threat
7. 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Malibu, California
8. New Hampshire Governor Sununu Signs Voter ID Law
9. North Dakota Judge Overturns State Abortion Ban
10. Harris Plans to Expand Obamacare, Lower Insurance Costs
11. NYPD Commissioner Resigns Amid Federal Probe
12. 3 Red Cross Workers Killed in Shelling in Ukraine
13. FL Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Sanction Maduro Regime
14. Debate Over Notre-Dame Stained Glass Heats Up
15. Increase in Young People Getting Botox Injections
16. Carpenter’s Union Delivers Aid to Firefighters
17. Garland Rejects Claims of DOJ Weaponization
18. Tech Firm Executives to Testify About Election Threats
19. 2 Planes Avoid Near-Collision on Nashville Runway
20. LA Drums Up Support for Olympics, Paralympics
21. Historical Korean Thriller Screens at Toronto Film Festival
22. 13-Year-Old Starts Mowing Lawns, Now Owns $1 Million Business
23. NY Elephant Display Promotes Living in Harmony With Nature