President Biden brought the leaders of Australia, Japan and India to Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday, for the final so-called “Quad summit” of his presidency. It marked the fourth time the Quad leaders have met during Biden’s presidency in an effort to bolster their Indo-Pacific partnership. Natalie Brand reports. Source
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Trump says it’s “too late” for a second debate with Harris
Former President Donald Trump again poured cold water on the idea of a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, telling supporters at a North Carolina rally Saturday that it’s “just too late, voting has already started.” This comes after Harris accepted an invitation from CNN for a possible second debate in October. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Dan Evans, former senator and Washington state governor, dies at 98
Dan Evans created the nation’s first state Department of Ecology, which President Richard Nixon used as a model for the Environmental Protection Agency. Source
Harris to skip Al Smith dinner, a traditional presidential campaign stop
Presidential candidates from both parties have traditionally appeared on the same night at the dinner benefitting Catholic Charities. Source
Biden hosts his final Quad summit at his Delaware home, high school
“It will survive way beyond November,” Mr. Biden declared of the Quad as the leaders gathered at the Archmere Academy, his high school alma mater. Source
Finding Common Ground: Muslims and Jews Bridging the Gap | CBS Reports
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity. Source
Elon Musk’s SpaceX sued by Cards Against Humanity over alleged trespassing in Texas
The company is asking for $15 million in damages, which it says includes a loss of vegetation on the land. Source
France announces new center-right government 2 months after elections
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans. Source
Giant sinkholes in South Dakota neighborhood leave some families stuck
About 150 neighbors from the Hideaway Hills subdivision sued the state for $45 million to cover the value of their homes and legal costs after giant sinkholes opened. Source
Harris accepts invite for 2nd presidential debate, challenges Trump to join
The Kamala Harris campaign was quick to call for a second debate between the two nominees shortly after their Sept. 10 meeting on ABC wrapped. Source