Obama vetoes bill allowing 9 11 families to sue Saudi Arabia
President Obama vetoed legislation that would let Americans sue Saudi Arabia over possible support for the Sept. 11 hijackers. The move risks triggering an override given broad bipartisan support, but lawmakers could be swayed by concerns about geopolitical fallout and retaliation. The White House argues sovereign immunity protects the U.S. and warns of global lawsuits and economic consequences.
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The New York Times and NBC News obtained cellphone footage from Keith Lamont Scott's wife showing her pleas for police not to shoot. The video, which does not show the shooting, adds context as authorities weigh dash cam and body cam releases amid ongoing protests and a probe led by the State Bureau of Investigation.
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