NYTIMES (Jessica Contrera) - A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.
Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to illegal immigration.
AXIOS (Neil Irwin) - Fed governor Lisa Cook: "No legitimate basis for removal" on Trump mortgage claims
Lawyers for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have submitted their case for why she cannot legally be fired, as President Trump seeks new avenues for dismissing the Biden appointee for cause. The big picture: After the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's attempt to fire Cook last year over allegations that she claimed two different properties as her primary residence in mortgage documents, the White House has sought to introduce a more formal process in pursuit of the same goal. - It is a closely watched case that may determine the political independence of America's central bank, by setting how high the bar is for a president to fire Fed governors. Driving the news: Three weeks ago, the White House asked for her response to the…
Lawyers for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have submitted their case for why she cannot legally be fired, as President Trump seeks new avenues for dismissing the Biden appointee for cause. The big picture: After the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's attempt to fire Cook last year over allegations that she claimed two different properties as her primary residence in mortgage documents, the White House has sought to introduce a more formal process in pursuit of the same goal. - It is a closely watched case that may determine the political independence of America's central bank, by setting how high the bar is for a president to fire Fed governors. Driving the news: Three weeks ago, the White House asked for her response to the…Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Freddie Gibbs thanks Gary, IN mayor, hip-hop community for helping city during power outages
Grammy award-winning rapper Freddie Gibbs shouts out Keith Lee, Trae tha Truth, Pastor Eric Boone and Gary, Indiana, mayor Eddie Melton for supporting the city as thousands of residents went without power for two weeks. According to The Northern Indiana Public Service Company, electricity is now back on for 99% of residents in the state.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'We don’t put up with bullsh—': Canadians HUMILIATE Trump on trade war
As President Trump's trade war with Canada escalates, MS NOW's Alex Tabet talked to Canadians in Toronto who say the trade war has changed their perception of the U.S. and their desire to visit.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Favorite right-wing talking point SHUT DOWN
Jen Psaki reacts to the moment Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed turned a Fox News culture-war question back on Jesse Watters.
WASHINGTONPOST (Lauren Kaori Gurley) - Trump administration’s pay cuts for migrant farmworkers ruled illegal
A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration illegally lowered the wages of migrant farmworkers, in a move the government said was intended to offset the effects of its immigration policies.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Meta agrees to pay $18B and make sweeping changes to settle addiction claims
Meta said Wednesday it has agreed to pay about $18 billion as part of a settlement to resolve a multistate lawsuit claiming that it intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed young people's mental health. The settlement ends a landmark legal battle for the social media giant. CNN's Clare Duffy reports on how the changes will impact teen users.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Why did the CIA director fly to Russia? What we know
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare, unannounced trip to Moscow on Tuesday, August 25, to meet with Russian intelligence officials, according to U.S. and Kremlin sources. While U.S. officials and the CIA have officially declined to comment on the exact substance of the meeting, the Wall Street Journal reports the high-level trip comes amid critical U.S. intelligence warnings. According to reports, the U.S. recently intercepted information indicating Russia is planning a new military mobilization and looking to test the resolve of NATO. 0:00 Trump's response to reports of a secret CIA meeting with Putin 1:35 WSJ report warns of a potential threat from Putin 5:38 Rep. Seth Moulton: Russia is testing Trump's resolve 6:57 Questions grow…
NYTIMES (Neil Vigdor) - He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say
A Florida man is facing three felony charges over the Aug. 20 vandalism of a plastic reproduction of one of the automated license plate readers, the authorities said.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump's fear: Bubble BURSTS as AI drowns GOP in 'Blue Wave'
Meta and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement agreement in which the social media giant will pay up to $17 billion and make changes to its apps following allegations that its technology harms children’s mental health. Obama campaign veteran Chai Komanduri joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber on “The Beat” to discuss AI and social media. (The Beat's YouTube: https://ms.now/ari)