This is the news to know Thursday. |
Second GOP debate was feisty, even without Trump |
In a spirited second GOP presidential debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley struck aggressive stances, lashing out at their opponents on stage and even at Donald Trump, the party's frontrunner who chose to skip the event. |
No candidate obviously came out on top after the debate at the Ronald Reagan presidential library, but DeSantis and Haley stood out as among GOP candidates as the most aggressive on the debate stage. | The second Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Sep 27, 2023, in Simi Valley, California. Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY |
Here's how a government shutdown would affect you |
Congress has two days to cut a deal and prevent a government shutdown that would impact millions of Americans. While it wouldn't be as far reaching as the debt ceiling threat in late May, a shutdown would deeply impact those who need the most help: newborns who rely on WIC for infant formula, children who need nutrition assistance, low-income families who rely on Head Start programs for preschool, college students who receive federal grants to pay for their education, people who receive food stamps and more. Here's the latest from Washington. |
| • | New dress code: The Senate unanimously passeed bipartisan business attire policy. | |
Tropical Storm Philippe strengthens |
Tropical Storm Philippe strengthened slightly in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday, forecasters from the National Hurricane Center said. They also warned that residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands could see heavy rain and potential flooding from the storm. In addition to Philippe, forecasters were also watching a tropical wave that was even further out in the Atlantic. That wave is likely to become Tropical Storm Rina over the next couple of days. Read more |
California governor signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states |
Ahead of International Safe Abortion Day on Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law protecting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in other states. The law signed Wednesday seeks to prevent other states from prosecuting or fining doctors and pharmacists in California who provide legally protected health care. That includes abortions and medication that affirms a person's gender identity. The law only protects doctors and pharmacists who reside in California. Read the latest on the national fight over the abortion pill. |
UAW to announce next round of strike targets Friday |
The UAW is planning to announce its next round of strike targets on Friday on Facebook Live, and "everything is on the table," according to a union source familiar with the situation. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is scheduled to make the announcement with the next group of workers set to strike at noon that day if there is not substantial progress in ongoing contract negotiations. The expansion comes after both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump visited Michigan this week to appeal to workers. Read more | Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on September 27, 2023 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Scott Olson, Getty Images |
Photo of the day: 'Dancing With the Stars' twists with Scandoval |
"Dancing With the Stars" dove right into Scandoval with "Vanderpump Rules" star and reality dance contestant Ariana Madix. Madix exploded onto the dance floor in a tango to "Love Myself (Riddler Remix)" by Hailee Steinfeld, which had the crowd cheering and the judges unleashing supportive superlatives. Read more | Ariana Madix during her "Dancing With The Stars" tango with partner Pasha Pahkov. Eric McCandless, ABC |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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