Ashley Jenkins, host of '"The Know" on Rooster Teeth, discusses the White House's plans to have President Trump meet with video game developers about violent video games. But game makers say they have yet to receive any sort of invitation.
As of Monday morning, Jenkins says the Electronic Software Association hadn't received an invitation to a meeting set for Thursday. Jenkins explains video games have been blamed for violent crime going back to Columbine, despite there being no direct link.
Jenkins also touches on Twitch's new user guidelines which will more strictly enforce anti-hate speech and harassment rules. Jenkins says the new rules will allow Twitch to ban users with more uniformity.
Payments are restarting for student loan borrowers but the FTC is warning about in increased risk of getting scammed. Leslie Tayne, founder of Tayne Law Group, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to avoid scams amid confusion over payment plans and restarting dates.
Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government test data showing vehicles have been getting safer. While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.
