Colorado Court to Decide Elephants’ Legal Rights and Zoo Captivity
Colorado’s highest court will hear if zoo elephants can challenge captivity, questioning animal personhood rights.
Colorado’s highest court will hear if zoo elephants can challenge captivity, questioning animal personhood rights.

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, disputes a court ruling on New Hampshire’s school funding, favoring policies that divert funds from public schools. Her stance raises concerns about educational inequality and public school viability.
The trial of 50 men accused of raping a drugged French woman highlights a disturbing rape culture fueled by consent issues.
The Supreme Court rejected Michael Cohen’s appeal to hold Donald Trump liable for jailing over his memoir.

Eric Hovde, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, proposes cutting federal spending to 2019 levels, risking veterans’ benefits and Social Security reductions.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for Robert Roberson, possibly the first execution tied to shaken baby syndrome.

Reports claim Trump secretly sent COVID-19 tests to Putin, sparking outrage among Democratic governors who accuse him of betraying American interests during a crisis.
Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against the NFL over leaked emails will be reviewed by the full Nevada Supreme Court.

Early in-person voting starts Wednesday in Arizona, drawing presidential campaigns and vice presidential nominees to the state.

Dan Bishop, running for NC Attorney General on a tough-on-crime platform, has voted against key police funding bills, raising questions about his true stance.

Arizona Teamsters’ leadership unanimously endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the presidential election.

Kari Lake’s proposal to halve the federal budget could decimate defense, eradicate veterans benefits, and cut 3 million jobs.