Budget Showdown, Fugitives Captured In Idaho, DOJ Targets Apple, US-Middle East Diplomacy [Video]

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Biden’s Budget Showdown
The clock is ticking as lawmakers are rushing to consider legislation that would avoid a potential government shutdown. As correspondent Clayton Neville reports, conservatives are irate over both the spending and a fast-tracked vote within 24 hours.

Capture Following Idaho Hospital Prison Break
More is being learned about the Idaho hospital shootout this week that led to a prison break and a two-day multi-state manhunt. Pamela Furr reports that authorities captured the escaped prisoner and his alleged accomplice – the audio courtesy of KIVI-TV Boise.

Trump/RNC Fundraising Plan
A plan between the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee will allow the former president’s fundraising to also focus on his growing legal bills. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

Menendez Political Future
Embattled Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges. Lisa Dwyer reports he could mount a campaign against another Democrat in the fall.

Business News
It happened in Florida, and now it’s happening in California. Insurer State Farm says they will not renew approximately 72,000 property and commercial apartment policies, citing fire and earthquake damage risk. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.

NY AG Watching Trump Assets
The New York attorney general’s office has filed judgments in Westchester County, the first indication that the state is preparing to try to seize assets belonging to Donald Trump.

Operating Room History
In a surgical first, doctors have performed a transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human. Ed Donahue has the story.

Blinken In The Middle East
As war rages between Israel and Hamas, the United States is in continued discussion with leaders in Egypt. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the American involvement in the Middle East.

DOJ Pursues Apple
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust case against Apple, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

California’s Proposition 1 Approved
A statewide ballot measure aimed at overhauling California’s mental health care system, primarily through the issuance of nearly $6 point 4 billion dollars in bonds, has been approved by a very close vote. Sue Aller has the details.

Demanding Boeing Answers
The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and are demanding answers after a series of issues that include a door panel coming off mid-flight and a tire falling to the ground on takeoff. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.

Good Housing News
There’s some encouraging news in the housing market. Correspondent Rita Foley has details.

Russia Attacks Kyiv
Overseas, and Russia fired 31 missiles at the capital city of Kyiv in its first major attack against Ukraine in weeks. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that thanks to American-made missile defensive systems, the Ukrainian military intercepted them all.

Lawyer Needs Attorney
Michigan attorney Stephanie Lambert turned herself in Thursday following her arrest in a case involving the 2020 election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

Police Force Suspended
It wasn’t just one police officer who got into trouble. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the mysterious suspension of an entire police department of a small Maryland town.

Tech News
Human computer interface has allowed a man with a chip implanted in his brain to play chess, using only his mind. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.
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