Key US Domestic News Briefs

The latest U.S. domestic updates include California's veto on a bill to help undocumented immigrants buy homes, legal developments in Trump's and other high-profile cases, gun bans in California and Hawaii, high-profile endorsements in the presidential race, and a controversial housing project in New York's Little Italy.

California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Friday intended to provide state funds to help undocumented immigrants buy homes, citing limited funding. Newsom emphasized the necessity of managing resources effectively within the context of the annual state budget.

In another legal development, a lawyer for Donald Trump urged an appeals court to dismiss a $5 million verdict for the sexual assault and defamation of E. Jean Carroll, arguing that testimony from other accusers was wrongly admitted. Trump momentarily left the campaign trail to attend the hearing.

A former American Airlines mechanic was sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. The verdict was delivered in Brooklyn after the mechanic, Paul Belloisi, was convicted of conspiring to import and possess cocaine.

California and Hawaii have been granted the right to enforce bans on carrying firearms in certain public locations, including bars and parks, following a ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The bans extend to casinos, museums, and other venues in California.

Notably, over 90 company executives and more than 100 law enforcement officials have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, praising her experience and commitment to gun violence prevention.

In legal news from Georgia, the father of a 14-year-old accused of a school shooting appeared in court to face accusations of bearing responsibility for the attack, which led to multiple deaths and injuries.

A former mafia hitman received an additional 25-year prison sentence for the killing of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger. Fotios "Freddy" Geas pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter as part of a deal to avoid more serious charges.

The sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case has been postponed until after the November 5th election to mitigate the perception of political bias.

Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Wisconsin, seeking to solidify his support base among working-class and rural whites, a crucial demographic for the upcoming election.

In New York, the Elizabeth Street Garden faces potential destruction for housing development. The Manhattan public garden, supported by celebrities, remains a contentious subject amid the city's housing crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)