United States and Russia Reach Syria Cease-Fire Deal
In Geneva the United States and Russia agreed to renew a Syria cease fire starting Monday. If largely holding for seven days and aid flows freely, a Joint Implementation Center will coordinate intelligence and air operations against terrorists. Kerry and Lavrov stressed Assad’s air missions must stop over civilian areas.
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Trump airs critique on Russian TV in Putin praise row
Donald Trump used RT, a Russian government funded network, to air grievances about U.S. policy. He praised Vladimir Putin and told Larry King he doubts Russian interference in U.S. elections, drawing criticism from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Clinton Rails at Trump Over Putin Praise in Campaign
Hillary Clinton blasted Donald Trump for praising Vladimir Putin and appearing on a Russian state news outlet. She called the tactic an unseemly sideshow and said it signals a reality TV level campaign. Bloomberg News cites a DNC hack linked to Russian actors. Trump countered by criticizing Iraq policy and Obama Clinton on withdrawal.
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Supreme Court declines Michigan voting appeal on straight ticket ban
The Supreme Court refused to reinstate Michigan's ban on straight ticket voting for the November election, leaving intact a July ruling that such a law would disproportionately affect Black voters. The dispute is among several voting cases anticipated before Election Day.
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House votes to let Sept. 11 families sue Saudi Arabia
The unopposed House passage by voice vote enables litigants to sue Saudi Arabia for damages tied to the Sept. 11 attacks. It risks a diplomatic rift with a key ally as Obama weighs a veto, while Senate approval had already occurred. Officials warn of potential retaliation and shifts in sovereign immunity doctrine if enacted.
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