Morning News Now: U.S. Politics, Hurricane Isaias, Housing Costs and Consumer News

A broad news roundup examines tight Senate races, legal developments, Hurricane Isaias and the pressures facing households. Reports and interviews explain the issues in context, from housing affordability and heating bills to online security and American Girl’s 40th anniversary.

■ Politics and legal affairs
- Texas and other midterm races, White House press access, the Cornell case and the aftermath of a botched execution
■ Public safety and international news
- Hurricane Isaias, an alleged Mall of America terror plot, Ukraine and the USS Lincoln’s return
■ Household costs and consumer guidance
- Housing affordability, support for adult children, winter heating costs, hotel-room hygiene and safer online accounts
■ Health and culture
- Psychedelic drug review plans, prescription-drug discounts, and American Girl’s anniversary and Broadway’s “School Girls”

For viewers following U.S. news and practical consumer issues, the coverage offers a concise overview of current debates and everyday concerns. It also shares steps discussed in the reports, including using a password manager and checking home energy efficiency before winter.