JD Vance talks 2028 and how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation: Morning Rundown

Key Points:

• JD Vance, Vice President, acknowledges Republicans face an "uphill climb" in the midterms and says the results could influence his decision to run for president in 2028, while emphasizing his current focus on helping elect Republicans rather than running against Ted Cruz.
• Court records from a Cornell fraternity reveal a member’s account denying witnessing distress during an alleged sexual assault, with additional details including shared photos and texts shedding light on the aftermath; New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has replaced the DA handling the case amid mounting backlash.
• Despite a low official unemployment rate of 4.1%, long-term unemployment remains high at 27%, indicating challenges in the labor market with fewer hires and longer jobless spells; the upcoming September jobs report is expected to show modest job growth.
• New data suggests the chickenpox vaccine may reduce the risk of shingles in people aged 34 and younger, marking a positive public health development though long-term protection remains uncertain.
• Concerns rise over kratom-like substances being sold disguised as cat’s claw supplements, leading to increased poison control calls and health warnings about potential overdose risks, as manufacturers attempt to circumvent state bans on kratom.