Key Updates in US Domestic Affairs: From Settlements to Hurricanes

The summary highlights recent significant events in the US: a New York Catholic diocese's $323 million abuse settlement, Hurricane Helene's potential devastation in Florida, Biden's asylum policy and executive order on 3D guns, Trump's meeting with Zelenskiy, legal proceedings involving Trump, and indictments of Iranians over a hack.

A $323 million settlement has been reached by a Roman Catholic diocese in New York, compensating 530 abuse survivors. The diocese's earlier $200 million offer was rejected.

Hurricane Helene, now a Category 4 storm, threatens Florida with severe storm surges and has already led to road closures and airport shutdowns. The National Hurricane Center warns it may gain further power before landfall.

The Biden administration is taking steps to make it harder to lift its southern border asylum policy. The President also introduced measures against 3D-printed guns with a new executive order, establishing a federal task force to mitigate the threat posed by these undetectable firearms.

Former President Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy after questioning Ukraine's war efforts against Russia. This comes as President Biden announces significant military aid to Ukraine.

Appeals court judges expressed skepticism over New York's civil fraud case against Trump, which involves a $454.2 million penalty for fraudulent business practices.

Multiple Iranians are facing indictment for hacking Trump's 2024 campaign, while Newsmax settled a defamation suit over false claims concerning the 2020 election.

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been charged in a bribery and fraud scheme involving Turkish nationals. Additionally, Alabama is preparing for its second-ever nitrogen gas execution.

(With inputs from agencies.)