A government shutdown was narrowly avoided after a deal was struck to temporarily fund the government for 45 days. But President Biden blasted GOP leadership as infighting in the Republican-controlled House continues. Nikole Killion reports. Source
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Newsom taps Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein left an open seat in the Senate for California. Source
Student loan payments restart after pandemic pause
Student loan payments resumed Sunday following a three-year pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 43 million Americans must now begin repaying loans, and about half are expected to be delinquent on their payments. Astrid Martinez reports. Source
Multiple strikes still ongoing after WGA deal
The Writers Guild of America reached a deal on a new contract, but several other major strikes are still ongoing across the U.S. Auto workers represented by UAW remain on strike, as do members of SAG-AFTRA, and hospitality workers in Las Vegas have authorized a stoppage if a deal isn’t reached. Tom Wait reports. Source
Attorney General Merrick Garland: The 60 Minutes Interview
Scott Pelley asks Attorney General Merrick Garland about the prosecutions of former President Trump and Hunter Biden, and the investigation of President Biden. Source
10/1/2023: Attorney General; The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
First, Merrick Garland on the independence of Trump and Hunter Biden investigations.Then, Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried. Source
Attorney General Merrick Garland on addressing fentanyl crisis
Speaking with 60 Minutes, the attorney general discussed the Department of Justice’s efforts to indict, arrest, and prosecute distributors and manufacturers of the deadly drug fentanyl. Source
Church roof collapses in Mexico, Catholic officials say at least 1 dead
Police said about 100 people were inside the Santa Cruz church when the roof collapsed in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero. Source
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast. Source
Attorney General Garland on blocked Supreme Court hearing: “You got to shake it off”
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Attorney General Merrick Garland said he was disappointed when he didn’t receive a Senate hearing for his Supreme Court nomination, but he had to “shake it off.” Source