'To rent or to buy?': That's the question redefining the American dream

Today On Deadline is looking at a question our grandparents probably wouldn’t have considered. In fact, it seems to fly in the face of the American Dream. Is it better to rent or to buy? Even though being a homeowner may be the goal for many because of the long-term financial stability, new reports…

Is the relationship between the US and Israel broken?

Today On Deadline is looking at the relationship between Israel and the United States, which some believe is fraying under the weight of opposition at home over the death of civilians as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. As Israel continues its effort to destroy Hamas in Gaza, criticism has started…

Testimony, recordings, gag order, oh my! Another week of Trump's NY trial is on the books

Today On Deadline is checking in with the ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City. While the first few weeks of the trial included jury selection, opening arguments, and numerous reprimands for violating a court imposed gag order, it also included lots of witness testimony. …

Where will inflation end? Experts wonder as dollars stretch even thinner

Today, On Deadline is looking at the wound that’s been festering on the American economy for the last two years: Inflation. The Federal Reserve Bank that sets key interest rates has made it clear that until inflation hits its 2% target, rates will stay where they are – which is currently a 23-year-…

Unpacking the Weinstein ruling and what it means for MeToo

Today, On Deadline is looking at the New York State Court of Appeals and its ruling that Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former media mogul, did not receive a fair trial in 2020. His landmark conviction was overturned. Many people were stunned when the case that launched the Me Too era was tossed o…

What's going on at protests for Gaza that have swept across US college campuses?

Today, On Deadline is checking in on unrest sweeping America’s college campuses as students take over buildings and block roads in protests of the ongoing war in Gaza and the United States' support of Israel. Students across the country have been cleared out of protest encampments, suspended and ev…

Is homelessness a crime? Supreme Court to decide

Today, On Deadline is looking at an upcoming Supreme Court ruling that could affect America’s homeless population. The case could rewrite the rules to prevent homeless encampments, something that has taken root in large cities across the United States, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago …

Will Trump's trial appearances be the death of his campaign?

Buckle up folks, because we’re in uncharted territory. Today, On Deadline is diving into a first of its kind spectacle as Donald Trump becomes the first president ever, former or sitting, to appear as the defendant in a criminal trial. Opening arguments began Monday in the "hush money" case in New …

With Iran’s attack on Israel, is World War III a real possibility?

Today, On Deadline is turning our gaze to the Middle East where the situation worsened over the weekend when Iran launched an attack on Israel. This attack brings a fourth nuclear power into a world stage of battles. Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza, and th…

O.J. Simpson and the creation of a ‘shame free America’

Today, On Deadline is looking back at the controversial NFL star who started his career with jaw-dropping moves on the football field and later became famous for something else entirely. He was America’s most notorious criminal defendant – un-convicted, but guilty in the eyes of many. That's right,…