Current US Domestic News Highlights

A summary of recent U.S. domestic news highlights various issues including Trump's legal battles, military sexual assault cases, Ilhan Omar's victory, a scheduled VP debate, UCLA's student access ruling, abortion rights in Montana, Hurricane Ernesto's impact in Puerto Rico, UAW's campaign for Kamala Harris, and Harris's economic agenda.

A summary of current U.S. domestic news briefs highlights key developments involving significant political, social, and environmental issues.

A New York judge has refused for the third time to recuse himself from Donald Trump's hush money case despite claims of conflict of interest, with a sentencing date set for September 18. A new study suggests sexual assault cases in the U.S. military are much higher than official estimates, revealing stark contrasts in reported figures.

Representative Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination, strengthening House liberals' stance. Meanwhile, Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz has agreed to a debate scheduled by CBS News. In rulings, UCLA must protect Jewish students' campus access, and Montana's top court struck down a parental consent law for minors seeking abortions.

Hurricane Ernesto has left half of Puerto Rico without power, while the United Auto Workers Union has launched a campaign endorsing Kamala Harris for the Nov. 5 elections. Lastly, Kamala Harris's economic agenda focuses on grocery costs, child tax credits, and contrasting policies with Republican rival Donald Trump.

(With inputs from agencies.)