Cornell gang rape investigation reopens; Trump hosts AI leaders at White House

A New York prosecutor reopens a 2024 Cornell University gang-rape investigation after a civil lawsuit brings new scrutiny to how the handling of the case. Plus, former special counsel Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans Tuesday over his investigations into President Donald Trump and the authority behind them. And Trump will meet with top AI leaders, including executives warning about risks he has dismissed as a “hoax.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.