DA Reopens Sexual Assault Investigation at Cornell And Why Some Republicans Are Breaking with Trump

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A New York district attorney is reopening an investigation into an alleged “gang-rape” at Cornell University in 2024 after a former student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the university and others earlier this month. NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris explains how the initial Title IX investigation differed from a criminal investigation and what role new evidence, including social media messages written that night, may play. Then, some Republicans in competitive midterm races have started distancing themselves from President Trump on issues including the war in Iran, AI and data centers. NBC News National Politics Reporter Allan Smith explains their motivation and…