Yankees vs. Dodgers in World Series

NEW YORK (AP) – The Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for the 12th time in matchup of Broadway vs. Hollywood. More on this from Bernie Bennett.

VERBATIM: Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani.

New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.

Two of baseball’s most successful teams face each other starting Friday at Dodger Stadium, the Yankees coming off their 41st American League pennant and the Dodgers their 25th National League championship. New York is seeking its 28th World Series title but first since 2009, the Dodgers their eighth and second in a five-year span.

New York is 8-3 against the Dodgers in the most frequent World Series matchup, including 6-1 against Brooklyn and 2-2 since the rivalry became Big Apple against Tinseltown.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

House Panel Blames Secret Service for Failures During Trump Assassination Attempt

WASHINGTON (AP) – A bipartisan House panel says the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a July rally in Pennsylvania was “preventable and should not have happened,” in what it calls the “stunning security failures” at the event. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

VERBATIM: The report from a House task force released Monday, is just the latest look at the cascading and wide-ranging law enforcement failings that preceded the July 13 shooting at the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally where Trump was struck in the ear by gunfire. One rallygoer was killed and two others wounded.

Members of the House and Senate have repeatedly questioned why the Secret Service didn’t do a better job communicating with local authorities during the campaign rally, particularly when it came to securing the building that was widely agreed to be a security threat… but that ultimately was left so unprotected that gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to climb up and shoot.

Lawmakers in their report focus on “the fragmented lines of communication and unclear chains of command” between Secret Service and Pennsylvania state and local police… but place the majority of the blame on the Secret Service for the security breakdown.

Bernie Bennett, Washington.

SCOTUS Denies Cohen’s Lawsuit

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court dismissed ex-lawyer Michael Cohen’s appeal to revive a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump on Monday, shutting down Cohen’s accusations for the last time. Bernie Bennett has details.

VERBATIM: Cohen had claimed his 2020 imprisonment was retaliation by Trump’s administration for publishing a book critical of the former president. The lawsuit had sought monetary damages from Trump, former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, federal prison officials and the federal government.

Cohen had served three years behind bars for several federal crimes relating to his work for Trump, including lying to Congress.

Two courts ruled against Cohen’s initial claim, based on a narrow reading of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the 1971 case Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, which provides citizens the limited legal right to sue federal officials who violate their constitutional rights.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

Republicans Push Ahead with Agenda in the House

House Republicans are charging full steam ahead with legislation to avert a government shutdown even though it appears destined for failure amid mounting GOP opposition. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

Speaker Johnson Tries to Avoid a Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON – Speaker Mike Johnson’s opening bid to avert a government shutdown appears doomed to fail in the House this week amid widespread Republican opposition, thwarting the top lawmaker’s hopes of the proposal squeezing Democrats in both chambers. Bernie Bennett reports.

North Carolina May Miss Ballot Deadline

North Carolina could miss a federal deadline to distribute mail-in ballots to members of the military and overseas voters, as the state scrambles to reprint ballots to remove Robert Kennedy Jr. from the list of presidential candidates. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

The Chiefs Beat the Ravens in NFL Season Opener

The NFL’s season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review, resulting i the Ravens loss to the Chiefs 27-20. Bernie Bennett reports.

Watch Dog Group Wants Judge in Trump Case Dropped

WASHINGTON – A watchdog group is asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from overseeing former President Trump’s classified documents case, arguing she has taken “many efforts to undermine and derail the prosecution of this case.” Details from Reporter Bernie Bennett.

NYC Introduces Black Curriculum in Schools

NEW YORK – New York City public schools will utilize a new Black Studies curriculum this fall, spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Bernie Bennett has this report.

A Poll Says Harris Can’t Break Away from Biden Policies

A new poll finds that voters think Vice President Harris can’t seperate herself from President Biden’s record. More details from correspondent Bernie Bennett.

Barron Trump Arrives at College

EW YORK (AP) – Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, began his freshman year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday.

Federal Judge Says Republican Group Discriminated Against In New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A federal judge says New Mexico election regulators and prosecutors discriminated against a Republican-backed group in refusing access to voter registration rolls. More from Corresspondent Bernie Bennett.

Hunter Biden’s Second Trial

UNDATED – Hunter Biden is set to stand trial for a second time this year beginning this week, now on criminal charges he failed to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. Bernie Bennett has this report.

Republicans Scramble to Raise Campaign Money for Congress

WASHINGTON – Republicans are racing to plug a massive money hole – before it’s too late. Reporter Bernie Bennett has more.

Congress Is Concerned About Plunging Office Building Costs

WASHINGTON – Four and a half years after the pandemic sent workers home, the office property bill is finally coming due. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.

Hunter Biden’s Tax Evasion Trial Begins This Week

UNDATED – Hunter Biden is set to stand trial for a second time this year beginning this week, now on criminal charges he failed to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. Bernie Bennett has this report.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Reacts to the Death of Six Hostages

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed sorrow over the deaths of six hostages, saying the killings prove that Hamas does not want a cease-fire deal. Bernie Bennett has more on the story.

The Family of an Israeli-American Hostage in Gaza Confirm His Death

JERUSALEM (AP) – The family of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip. The family issued a statement early Sunday, hours after the Israeli army said it had located bodies in Gaza. Reporter Bernie Bennett has the story.

California Lawmakers Propose Regulation of Artificial Intelligence

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California lawmakers approved a host of proposals last week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. Bernie Bennett has details.

Donald Trump Embraces a New Audience for His Campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump courts conservative male influencers to try to reach younger men in his campaign. This report from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

Trump and Harris Differ on Climate and Energy

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate while ensuring a reliable energy supply. But neither has provided many details on how they would get there. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has details.

Republicans React to VP Harris’ First Interview Since Securing the Nomination

House Republican Leader Elise Stefanik slammed Vice President Harris’s joint interview with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, airing on CNN on Thursday night, calling it “offensive” to women in the country. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has more on this.

Trump and Harris Trade Barbs Heading into Labor Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump traded new verbal barbs Thursday as both campaigns headed into the Labor Day weekend largely making a case against their opponent. A look back at the day with Reporter Bernie Bennett.

Harris Wants to Be Next Vice President Elected President

NEW YORK (AP) – As Vice President Kamala Harris begins her fall campaign for the White House, she can look to history and hope for better luck than others in her position who have tried the same. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.