Former President Donald Trump lost his latest bid on Wednesday to have a new judge appointed for his New York criminal case, as Justice Juan Merchan declined to step aside. This came as Trump is set to rally in Asheville, North Carolina with a focus on his economic policy.
Tropical Storm Ernesto has continued to gain strength and is just shy of a Category One hurricane as it moves through the Caribbean. The storm has brought rain, flooding, and strong gusts to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Ukraine said it has made more advances into Russia’s Kursk region as part of its cross-border incursion. It plans to create a “security zone” in the region and organize humanitarian assistance and evacuation corridors for civilians looking to travel to either Russia or Ukraine.
Topics in this episode include:
- NY Judge Denies Trump Recusal Request for 3rd Time
- Wisconsin, Minnesota Primary Election Results
- Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer Recovering From Mild Stroke
- Tropical Storm Ernesto Causes Flooding in Puerto Rico
- FEMA’s Disaster Fund Is Out of Money
- Consumer Prices Slow to Inflation Milestone
- Inflation Cools to Slowest Pace Since March 2021
- New Yorkers Talk Personal Finance, Trade With China
- Convicted Murderer Escapes North Carolina Prison Van
- California, South Carolina Call for Restrictions on Classroom Phones
- Texas Sues General Motors, Alleging Sale of Driver Data
- Paramount Global to Lay Off 15 Percent of US Workforce
- McDonald’s France Jokes About Scrapping Curry Sauce
- Russia Battles Ukraine’s Cross-Border Incursion
- Special Envoy in Lebanon Seeking Diplomatic Path
- Hamas Won’t Attend Cease-Fire Talks in Qatar
- US Approves $20 Billion in Weapons Sales to Israel
- UK Universities Face Deficit as Student Numbers Fall
- China Resubmits ‘Super Embassy’ Plan to London
- Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Step Down
- Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister for Ethics Violations
- US Army Conducts Live-Fire Drills With South Korea
- US Army Sgt. Pleads Guilty to Selling Military Secrets
- US Lawmakers Demand CCP Release Lawyer Not Seen in 7 Years
- Electric Car Fire Raises Concerns Over Battery Supply Chains
- Poland Received Request to Arrest Nord Stream Suspect
- New Zealand Charity Unknowingly Distributed Methamphetamine
- Jewels Stolen in Germany Heist Back on Display
- Vintage Locomotive Carries Passengers Across Italy
- Endangered South Andean Deer Spotted in Chile
- Baby Beavers Spotted Taking a Dip in London
