US Domestic News Highlights: Courtroom Battles, Political Endorsements, and Public Policies

This summary covers key domestic news in the US, including Trump's court appeals, political endorsements of Kamala Harris, Janet Yellen's potential retirement, gun bans in public spaces, and various notable events like a garden dispute, an active shooter situation, and support for Harris from business and law enforcement leaders.

Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs.

A lawyer for Donald Trump urged an appeals court to throw out a $5 million verdict finding Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll, citing improperly admitted testimony from two other female accusers.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris praised endorsements from Republican former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz, calling them 'courageous' for prioritizing the country over political party.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hinted at stepping down after President Biden's term, but expressed potential for future meetings with her Chinese counterpart. In legal news, California and Hawaii received approval to enforce gun bans in public places, including bars and parks.

More than 90 company executives and over 100 law enforcement officials have endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency, emphasizing her prosecutorial experience and commitment to gun violence reduction.

In Georgia, prosecutors charged the father of a shooting suspect with bearing responsibility for a school attack, highlighting a new legal strategy. Additionally, an active shooter near Interstate-75 in Kentucky resulted in multiple casualties.

A New York judge delayed Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until after the November 5 election to avoid political bias. Trump also advocated for tariffs and stricter immigration policies during a speech in Wisconsin.

Lastly, celebrities like Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese are leading opposition against the demolition of the Elizabeth Street Garden in New York, an urban oasis threatened by housing development plans.

(With inputs from agencies.)