Nor'easter batters East Coast as Trump rejects Iran ceasefire
A powerful storm threatens 40 million Americans while the Trump administration escalates tensions with Iran and faces Supreme Court rulings on voting and election maps.
A powerful nor'easter is slamming the East Coast with 60 mph gusts and torrential rain, threatening to swamp communities affecting more than 40 million Americans. The storm is expected to continue through the weekend and bring damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Eastern Seaboard.
The Trump administration has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted a photo referring to a "Trump Strait" after the rejection, with reports indicating new airstrikes are likely after the midterm elections.
The Supreme Court has rejected Republican redistricting efforts in Missouri for the third time, blocking a Trump-backed congressional map over concerns about election chaos. In a separate ruling, the court revived a citizenship verification database system, allowing the Trump administration to use it for voter audits ahead of the midterms.
The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One for a Trump trip to Tennessee, according to reports. The move comes as Trump completed a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during which the two leaders held a state dinner at the White House.
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In other developments, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a reported two-year, $116 million contract extension. The first mRNA flu vaccine is now available for older adults, and new artificial intelligence tools have been spotted meddling with multiple U.S. government agency websites.
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