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Biden's debate performance criticized for age and clarity issues, improved with attacks on Trump.
Supreme Court's rulings impact opioid crisis efforts and spark debate over Bible teaching in schools.
Deep dives
Biden's Debate Performance and Criticism of Trump
During the Atlanta debate hosted by CNN, Biden faced criticism for his performance. Struggling with his voice and clarity, Biden's response on the national debt raised concerns about his age and abilities. Despite initial difficulties, Biden's performance improved as he criticized Trump for civil and criminal cases, which were unchecked by CNN moderators. Criticisms and personal attacks were exchanged, raising panic among Democrats about Biden's appeal to voters.
Supreme Court Rulings and Oklahoma's Bible Teaching Requirement
The Supreme Court's block of Purdue's opioid settlement impacts efforts to address the opioid crisis. Emergency abortions in Idaho are temporarily allowed, while a policy for air quality improvement was blocked. Oklahoma now mandates Bible teaching in schools, sparking debate over the separation of church and state. The indictment of a former school police chief in Texas for mishandling a shooting incident highlights operational failures and delayed responses in ensuring student safety.