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AP NewsCast 8 p.m. EDT

Sep 29, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump prosecutions during a contentious Senate hearing, facing sharp criticism from Republicans. The report also covers the Trump administration's ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports and a significant drop in consumer confidence to a decade low. Additionally, Hurricane Polo weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico, now bringing flood warnings to the U.S. Southwest. Finally, a former American Idol contestant was found guilty of murdering his wife and staging a break-in to cover his tracks.

Topics discussed

Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in Senate hearing Ban on Canadian imports and consumer confidence drop Hurricane Polo impacts Mexico and US Southwest Former American Idol contestant convicted of wife's murder
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