Donald Trump said he'd fire the prosecutor overseeing the federal cases against him if reelected. Why diabetes patients are concerned about insulin shortages. And are you brave enough to go on a ghost tour? |
👋Howdy y'all! Laura Davis here. Ready for Thursday's news? Let's boogie. |
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If he wins the election, what would Donald Trump do about the man who is prosecuting cases against him? "I would fire him within two seconds," Trump told conservative radio show host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday. |
Why it matters: Special Counsel Jack Smith is the top prosecutor in two ongoing federal cases against Trump, one involving efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the other dealing with taking classified documents when he left office. If reelected, Trump could potentially order the Department of Justice to remove Smith and end the cases against him. |
Criticism came quickly: Trump's comments drew swift condemnation from some legal experts for violating the norm that presidents allow the DOJ to operate independently. Trump has previously said he would use the DOJ to prosecute his political opponents for unspecified crimes. 👉 More from the interview. |
🗓️ Election Day is 11 days away, on Nov. 5. Sign up for USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter to stay in the loop. | Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is the top prosecutor in two federal cases against Trump. Drew Angerer, Getty Images |
Workers reject Boeing deal |
Boeing factory workers voted to reject a contract offer and continue a more than five-week strike on Wednesday, in a blow to new CEO Kelly Ortberg's plan to shore up the finances of the struggling planemaker. The vote was 64% against the deal. |
What's going on? Some 33,000 machinists went on strike at Boeing's West Coast factories on Sept. 13, halting production of the company's bestselling airplanes. The tough negotiations reflect years of resentment from workers who felt cheated by the company in talks a decade ago when Boeing used the threat of moving some production out of the region to push through a deal that ended traditional pensions. 🛬 Here's what you need to know. | Striking Boeing workers gather on a picket line Wednesday in Renton, Washington. David Ryder, REUTERS |
Is the insulin supply unreliable? |
Shortages. Delays. Red tape. When it comes to insulin, many patients who depend on it are running into problems from drug companies and pharmacies. About 2 million Americans with Type 1 diabetes must take the medication to regulate their blood sugar because their bodies do not produce insulin. But diabetes advocates and patients who need insulin to survive are worried – has the nation's supply become unreliable? 💉 What to know. |
It's basically an American pastime: Getting super scared at Halloween. One of the best ways to send chills down your spine? A ghost tour – and these spooky strolls aren't just a good way to creep yourself out and scare your friends at Halloween, they also teach real local history and boost tourism at sometimes overlooked historic sites. |
See a spirit? Ghost tour guides say they can't guarantee everyone will encounter the paranormal – though they say many have – but they do promise to provide an entertaining evening for believers and skeptics alike. 👻 Are you brave enough? | Victoria Sova leads a group on a ghost tour near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17. Josh Morgan, USA TODAY | | | | A jury found the brothers guilty in 1996 of killing Jose and Kitty Menendez after their highly publicized first trial ended in a mistrial. | | | | At the time of her death, Francis was the third-oldest known living person in the world, and among the 21st longest-lived people in American history. | | | | Rep. Mike Turner, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the U.S. should 'seriously consider' direct involvement. | | | | Susan Olsen, who played Cindy Brady on "The Brady Bunch," has claimed CBS wouldn't have her in a reboot over controversial political comments. | | | | An employee at the NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors gave their co-workers food they had prepared over the weekend, which caused the food poisoning. | | | | Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner was riding a lawn mower when he fell into an empty swimming pool on Sept. 15. | | | | If their candidates lose the election, many people believe it will hurt their wealth and retirement, and force them to put more in emergency savings | | | | Jelly Roll, the country crossover superstar, has revealed he lost 100 pounds from healthy eating habits and exercise. | | | | Hulu docuseries 'Social Studies' will make parents worried about social media and their teens. Here's what experts say will help. | | | | Ethan Diaz of New Jersey pleaded no contest to child abuse, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and interference with child custody. | | | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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