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Americans tuned in to the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. New sanctions add to Boeing's legal headaches and both sides of the abortion debate criticize a Supreme Court decision regarding emergency care. |
Is a reckoning afoot after Biden v. Trump? |
President Biden and his team wanted to hold an early debate to shake up the presidential race he was trailing in and to counter concerns about his mental acuity. Instead, a hoarse voice and an uneven performance spoiled those goals and rattled Democrats. |
Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump hammered Biden, turning even questions about the national debt and drug addiction to his favored issue of illegal immigration. The Republican candidate unfurled a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Biden and recast his own record, asserted with confidence even when he was at odds with the facts. |
| • | Biden had a wavering start but grew forceful when compelled to push back on attacks on his son, Hunter, and America's foreign policy (leaving Democrats scrambling to defend the president). | | • | Two presidents, two economies. Biden noted achievements of record-low unemployment and lowering prescription drug costs without discounting the sting of high prices. Trump argued inflation is "killing our country." | | • | Trump was relatively mute on the border. Trump ducked answering when pressed explain his plans to carry out the "largest domestic deportation operation" in U.S. history, and whether his next administration would deport all undocumented immigrants, and instead returned to his attacks. | |
Keep reading: Chatter erupted Thursday night about whether someone else should and could be nominated at the Democratic National Convention in August − a step that under party rules probably could happen only if Biden chose to withdraw. | People watch the CNN presidential debate on June 27, 2024 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images |
The National Transportation Safety Board announced sanctions against Boeing on Thursday, saying the media briefing about safety improvements in its plants violated regulations related to the investigation of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. The NTSB is restricting Boeing's access to materials produced by an ongoing investigation into its safety record. Boeing will also be subpoenaed to appear at an investigative hearing next month related to the incident. Read more |
Ex-Uvalde school police chief indicted |
A grand jury in Texas indicted former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo over the police response to the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 students and two teachers, authorities said on Thursday. The indictments culminate a six-month grand jury investigation that included months of in-person testimony. Read more |
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now |
Abortions for gravely ill people can resume for now in Idaho after a divided Supreme Court on Thursday reversed its January decision to halt the procedures – and said it shouldn't have gotten involved in the dispute at this stage. The unsigned opinion returns the fight over whether a federal law requires hospitals to provide emergency abortions to the lower courts, leaving the issue unresolved for all states. Read more |
Bronny James' NBA selection based on merits |
One week after naming former player and ESPN broadcaster JJ Redick the head coach, the Lakers made a historic move to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, however, said Bronny James was selected based on his qualifications (not his famous father). James, 19, and LeBron James, 39, will become the NBA's first father-son duo to play together whenever they take the court together. Read more | LeBron James and Bronny James may soon be suiting up together on the Lakers. Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports |
Photo of the day: Frederick Richard is the one to watch | Frederick Richard celebrates his floor routine during the men's U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports |
Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here. Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | | | Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden brawled in the first presidential debate of the 2024 race for the White House – even with a few confusing moments. | | | | A Nevada voter described Joe Biden's performance as elder abuse. A Georgia voter left early to buy beer. The first debate went about as expected. | | | | Both abortion advocates and opponents expressed disappointment after the Supreme Court allowed emergency abortions in Idaho, as litigation continues. | | | | A Korean Air flight on a Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced an issue with its pressurization system mid-flight, causing a sudden drop that left 17 injured. | | | | Simone Biles competes Friday and Sunday at the U.S. gymnastics Olympic trials. Here's the full schedule and everything else to know. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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