Two protesters from Illinois, Kyle Frankovich and Maureen Foody, have filed a lawsuit against media personality Benny Johnson, claiming he misrepresented them as violent criminals following a protest at an ICE facility in October 2025. The lawsuit alleges that Johnson falsely claimed to have witnessed violent actions by the plaintiffs and seeks compensatory and punitive damages for reputational harm.
Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado have risen, primarily due to a light-duty variant, while heavy-duty sales have fallen. This shift in consumer preference is occurring alongside increasing fuel prices.
Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado have risen, driven by light-duty models, while heavy-duty sales have declined. This shift reflects a broader trend of consumers moving away from full-size pickups and SUVs amid increasing fuel prices.
Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado have risen, driven by the light-duty model, while heavy-duty Silverado sales have declined. This trend reflects a broader shift among consumers away from full-size pickups and SUVs, influenced by increasing fuel prices.
President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday evening, following rallies in Oklahoma and Texas. This is part of his campaign efforts ahead of the midterm elections in November, where Republicans are engaged in close races.
Roxane Gay, a professor at Rutgers University and artist-in-residence at Harvard Medical School, called for the release of Luigi Mangione during a panel discussion on healthcare at Harvard. Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Gay expressed her frustrations with the health insurance industry and discussed the need for better mental health support for individuals like Mangione.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued new guidance prohibiting high-speed car chases and requiring specific training for officers conducting vehicle stops. This directive follows several incidents involving shootings during ICE traffic stops. The memo aims to improve safety for officers and the public and restricts certain techniques to trained personnel only.
Federal authorities have charged store clerk Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and his son Islam Yahya Mosleh with selling illegal kratom products in connection with the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The investigation revealed that the students had purchased kratom, and while it is unclear if it contributed to their deaths, both cases appear consistent with drug overdoses. The investigation remains active, with potential for additional charges.
Federal prosecutors have charged Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and his son Islam Yahya Mosleh with selling illegal kratom products linked to the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The investigation followed warnings from authorities about the risks associated with kratom, which is legal at the federal level but banned in some states.
Republicans are reallocating up to $10 million from the North Carolina Senate race to support efforts in Kansas, while ceasing spending in North Carolina. The Senate Leadership Fund initially set aside $71 million for North Carolina but has now decided to cut its losses after spending $30 million. Current polling shows Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper leading Republican nominee Michael Whatley by nine percentage points in North Carolina.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has threatened legal action against Columbia University to reopen College Walk, a pedestrian path that has been closed for three years. Residents previously sued the city and university, claiming the path was intended to remain public. Columbia maintains that College Walk is private property and the university has the right to manage access.
Former Kansas Governor Mike Hayden has endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton for the Kansas Senate seat, opposing incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. Hayden's endorsement was made public through an op-ed in The Wichita Eagle.
Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a wage-and-hour lawsuit in California, the largest settlement of its kind in the state. The settlement addresses claims of worker misclassification and denial of wage protections from 2016 to 2020. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office initiated the lawsuit, which is part of a broader movement for gig workers' rights, including recent unionization efforts.
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle a wage-and-hour lawsuit in California, the largest settlement of its kind in the state. The lawsuit alleged that Lyft misclassified workers as independent contractors from 2016 to 2020, denying them necessary wage and workplace protections. The settlement will direct 87% of the total amount to drivers.
Tony Romo will not return to CBS for the NFL season following a drunk driving arrest in July. CBS announced on October 2, 2026, that they have mutually parted ways with Romo, who had been placed on leave after the incident. Romo expressed his intention to take a break from football to focus on his health and family.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the handling of the Cornell University rape case, stating that the woman involved was "failed" by officials. The case, which alleges drugging and rape by multiple men in 2024, has reopened after a civil lawsuit was filed. Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead the investigation and announced plans to address legal loopholes regarding consent and intoxication in rape cases.
The Kennedy Center Honors will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on December 7, instead of the riverfront venue involved in a legal dispute over adding President Trump's name. A federal judge ruled that the name change cannot proceed without Congressional approval, and the center's board voted to close the venue amid ongoing legal challenges.
Judge Stanley Bastian has blocked President Trump's attempt to fire U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff, ordering the Justice Department to recognize him as the rightful officeholder. The ruling raises questions about the president's authority to dismiss U.S. attorneys appointed by federal judges, with plans for an appeal from the DOJ.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the establishment of an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon, which will report directly to him and advocate for military chaplains. The office aims to provide religious support while ensuring that it does not compel participation or favor any faith. The initiative has faced criticism regarding its implications for religious freedom within the military.
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