Top US News Updates: RFK Jr Drops Out, Trump Endorsed; Key Legal Cases Move Forward

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon faces fraud trial in New York. The FBI investigates a drive-by attack on a Sikh separatist. Various other prominent legal and political events took place over the week.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has concluded his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. The announcement came during a press conference and was followed by an appearance at a Trump rally in Arizona, which received a strong public response.

Steve Bannon, a former advisor to Donald Trump, must face a criminal fraud trial in New York, according to a ruling by Justice April Newbauer. The trial is set to commence on Dec. 9, shortly after Bannon's expected release from federal prison for defying a congressional subpoena.

The FBI is investigating a drive-by shooting that targeted a California activist linked to Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Agents have interviewed Satinder Pal Singh Raju, who was in the truck during the attack.

Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin III has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols. Martin is one of five officers facing charges in the high-profile case that has sparked national outrage.

An Arizona man was arrested after threatening to kill former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during Trump's visit to Cochise County as part of his presidential campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)