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Pentagon expected to livestream Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday that Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad will be shown publicly on Dec. 3, and a Pentagon official later told CBS News the U.S.
Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
The debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.
Trump appears to reframe 'let them hit’ comment during San Antonio rally
During a San Antonio rally, President Trump appeared to reframe his earlier remarks that Iran could "hit" San Diego or Los Angeles, suggesting Iran would only do so if it had nuclear weapons.
Trump's daylight saving push gets new pressure campaign from House GOP leaders
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the ‘Gutfeld’ panel discuss why President Donald Trump called out Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., over a disagreement over Daylight Saving Time.
Man shot by ICE in New York City
A U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a man late Thursday afternoon in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) confirmed.
USS Abraham Lincoln makes its long-awaited return home
Sailors and Marines reunited with their families in San Diego on Thursday as the aircraft carrier returned home from a record-setting combat tour in the Iran war that was marred by food shortages and poor conditions.
Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores face new charge of conspiracy to torture Americans
Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports from Manhattan federal court as former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears for a hearing on narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges.
Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech
Athens — As the United States wages a costly war with Iran and Europe struggles with the grinding conflict in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood before the Acropolis on Wednesday and reached back more than two millennia to argue that the answer to…
Arlington County sues to block Trump arch after project gets key approval
Arlington County has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch following the project’s approval by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts in April.
Guilfoyle accused by Trump donor of $100k request for credit card bill
Democrats are calling for Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to be removed after a Trump donor accused her of requesting $100,000 to pay a credit card bill. Her attorney disputes the authenticity of the text messages the donor said are from Guilfoyle.
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White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is <em>Notes on a Blacklash</em>.
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of 9 points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.
As crypto and prediction markets expand, their regulator shrinks
Even as the agency is tasked with drawing up new rules for crypto and prediction markets, its staffing and enforcement actions have dropped precipitously during the second Trump administration.
How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic
A trove of documents and interviews with people close to tech billionaire Elon Musk reveal a damning picture of his rise as one of the world's richest and most powerful men.
Michigan Senate debate goes off the rails: 4 takeaways
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's first Senate debate in Michigan turned so contentious it even extended off camera. "In 30 years of doing debates, I've never seen it continue during the commercial," WOOD TV moderator Rick Albin said.
Trump says Minnesotans should 'fight back' against Somali immigrants
President Trump said Thursday that Minnesotans should “fight back” against Somali immigrants following previous attacks against the group. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Fiery Georgia Senate debate gets personal: 4 takeaways
The first debate for Georgia Senate on Thursday evening quickly devolved into a string of personal attacks and campaign talking points as Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) wrestle for voters’ support in the closely-watched midterm race.
Live updates: El-Sayed, Rogers clash at Michigan Senate debate
Michigan Senate hopefuls Abdul El-Sayed (D) and Mike Rogers (R) took the debate stage together for the first time Thursday. The hour-long face off hosted by Nexstar's WOOD-TV regularly devolved into bickering as the two battleground candidates traded personal and political jabs.
Huckabee aide suppressed US Embassy reports critical of Israeli government: Report
A top aide to Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, allegedly suppressed an embassy report that was critical of the Israeli government, according to The New York Times, which cited three U.S. officials who work with the aide.
OpenAI users in Russia, Iran used models to push political agenda online, in media
OpenAI banned several accounts associated with two propaganda operations based in Iran and Russia, respectively, it confirmed Thursday — the latter of which the tech company said had the greatest reach it has recorded since it began reporting on and disrupting such schemes.
Trump exempts NPRA oil exploration from NEPA
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump fast-tracks NPR-A oil exploration The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would exempt some Arctic oil and gas exploration activities from environmental reviews. © David W. Houseknecht, U.S.
Pentagon awards $6.3 billion contract to Raytheon for missile interceptors
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon awards $6.3 billion contract to Raytheon for missile interceptors The Pentagon awarded Raytheon a $6.3 billion multi-year procurement contract on Thursday to produce Standard Missile–…
Trump exempts oil exploration in Arctic petroleum reserve from environmental reviews
The Trump administration Thursday announced it would exempt some Arctic oil and gas exploration activities from environmental reviews. The Interior Department issued a notice exempting wintertime oil and gas exploration in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska from the reviews.
NFL urges Supreme Court to look at prediction markets
Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story NFL asks Supreme Court to rule on prediction markets The NFL urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to take up a case over who has the authority to regulate prediction markets, arguing that wagers on the platforms should f…
Lawmakers concerned over Google's plan to acquire AI models from Spirit Airlines data
A bipartisan group of dozens of lawmakers led by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is concerned over Google’s plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data to train its AI models.
Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan 6 testimony: source
A federal grand jury heard evidence about possible false statements Cassidy Hutchinson made to the Jan. 6 House select committee on the Capitol riot.
Dem who ripped rival’s donor-fueled 'good life' dropped campaign cash on Disney, spouse travel
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, accused a GOP rival of "living the good life" on donor money, but his campaign reported nearly $20,000 spent on trips to Disney World, the UAE and Europe
Obama Foundation workers move to unionize over benefits, working conditions months after center opens
Barack Obama's foundation employees cite rolled-back benefits and high staff turnover in their push to unionize, invoking his own pro-labor words.
Trump calls Democrat he pardoned a 'loser' for not switching parties
President Donald Trump slammed Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas for not becoming a Republican after receiving a presidential pardon.
El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally
Abdul El-Sayed once called Barack Obama's re-election "no victory" for progressives, complicating his upcoming campaign rally with the former president.
Schumer, Jeffries dodge Mamdani controversy as fellow New York Dem unloads
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Oct. 7 anniversary statement drew sharp criticism, but Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have stayed notably silent.
DeSantis fraud crackdown drives nearly $1B spending plunge after providers billed impossible hours
Florida's Medicaid fraud crackdown uncovered providers billing for more than 24 hours a day, driving a nearly $1 billion drop in ABA therapy spending.
Dem House hopeful alleges she was brutally attacked during 2 am campaign errand
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was knocked unconscious and sexually assaulted while repairing her campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona.
How Elon Musk got back in Trump's orbit after nuclear fallout, insiders reveal: 'Water under the bridge'
Elon Musk is set to receive the National Medal of Science from Trump after their bitter 2025 feud over government spending and DOGE's mission.
Letitia James' underdog rival turns AG's own playbook against her with scathing 52-count campaign 'indictment'
Saritha Komatireddy released a 52-count faux indictment against Letitia James, accusing the New York attorney general of neglecting hate crimes and fraud.
Hillary Clinton issues endorsement in US midterm elections
Former U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate as the Democratic candidate runs against Republican Michele Tafoya.
GOP accuses Walz allies of burying $52M Medicaid fraud report before election
Minnesota Republicans accuse Democrats of blocking the full Optum Medicaid fraud report, but DFL lawmakers say DHS has failed to provide it.
House Republican warns CBDC 'communist money' could lead US to 'dystopian' future
Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio plans to introduce legislation that seeks to prevent the creation of a central bank digital currency.
Lawsuit accuses Dearborn, Michigan, of being 'hostile to Christians and Jews' with Islamic displays
Margot Cleveland's lawsuit accuses Dearborn, Michigan, of displaying Ramadan banners and crescent moons while refusing equal Christian and Jewish symbols.
Biden-era FBI records reveal sprawling Wiles monitoring as buried contacts surface
Declassified documents reveal the FBI tracked at least 39 contacts tied to Susie Wiles, monitoring her calls with attorneys and campaign officials.
Minnesota Senate hopeful warns threat level rising amid rash of Somali gang crime, terror plot
Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya warns of rising Somali gang violence and a foiled ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Mall of America.
Jordan emerges as potential next GOP leader if Dems seize House
President Donald Trump's top ally Jim Jordan emerges as a contender for House minority leader as GOP lawmakers brace for a full leadership shakeup.
Top conservative group unveils full-court press in key battleground state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has knocked on over 172,000 doors in Iowa, saying voters are shocked by the Democratic Party's abortion stance.
Trump honors Microsoft’s CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company
President Donald Trump celebrated tech billionaires such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at an event with arguably awkward timing
FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year
The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year
Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections
Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.
Judge presses Justice Department on justifications for White House media ban
Lawyers for CNN, MS NOW and Politico were back in court as the legal battle continues over President Trump's decision to ban their reporters from the White House.
Man whose daughter was killed presses DOJ, Graham on bill aimed at "career felons"
The grieving father of a woman who was killed during a break-in pressed Attorney General Todd Blanche and GOP Sen. Darline Graham to pass a bill that would create a national database of repeat violent offenders.
10/8: CBS Evening News
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2; Heroes' homecoming for USS Lincoln troops.
DOJ trying to indict former White House aide who testified about Jan. 6
Hutchinson, a former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, drew the ire of Trump's base when she testified in 2022 before the House Jan. 6 committee about Trump's actions that day.
10/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 "quid pro quo"; USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after 10-month deployment.
Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs
Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District, has filed a police report about the August incident.
Trump announces tornado aid for Menasha after CBS News report
President Trump announced nearly $18 million in federal disaster aid for Wisconsin one day after CBS News reported on residents still waiting for aid following a devastating tornado.
Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa as Pritzker offers support
Last week, more than 70 Latino Democratic leaders sent a letter to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the chair of the DGA, urging the group to invest $10 million to help Hinojosa's campaign.
Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician
Katie Wiles is a partner at the political lobbying firm Continental Strategy. A spokesperson for the firm acknowledged to CBS News that Wiles had taken the trip to Republika Srpska but on business for another firm's client.
Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas
Several hecklers were removed from President Trump's rally in Texas late Wednesday, drawing jeers from the crowd as the president made fun of the protesters.
FDA says its abortion pill safety review will continue into next year
The FDA says its ongoing safety review of the nation's main abortion pill will continue into next year, a timeline quickly condemned by abortion rights foes hoping to see the drug's use curtailed.
Stephen Miller spoke at FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say
Stephen Miller spoke at a training session at FBI headquarters just days before prosecutors criminally charged a man with making disturbing calls and texts to his wife, sources told CBS News.
Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
Amid a decline in youth mental health, momentum is building for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.
Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
President Donald Trump on Thursday continued his long-running attacks on Somalis by urging Minnesotans to “fight back” against the Somali community in the state.
Survivors work to keep Epstein files in spotlight ahead of midterm elections in Ohio
Political donations of billionaire Les Wexner and other Epstein associates are coming into focus in Ohio's Senate race.
MAHA fractures deepen as some RFK Jr. followers turn into harsh critics
A scorecard from MAHA activists suggests the Trump administration has broken most of its promises to the movement. The “burn feels especially raw,” one prominent activist said.
A looming Social Security debate: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico off the trail with the flu
In final stretch of the Texas Senate race, Talarico has not appeared in person since Sept. 26; he is expected to be back this weekend.
How Trump Has Alienated Republican Voters
Plus, a big debate night in Senate battlegrounds.
Army Actions Contributed to Reagan Airport Collision, Internal Report Says
It is unclear what changes could result from the Army report, which is unlikely to satisfy critics of the military’s response to the D.C. crash.
Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New Plans
The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.
Supreme Court, for Now, Sides With Trump Administration in TV Ad Fight
The court paused a lower-court ruling while it considered the latest move in a monthslong fight over who is entitled to low rates for political ads.
The Seashells Case Against Comey at a Crossroads
A judge will soon rule on whether the former F.B.I. director must face trial for an Instagram post.
Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program, Alleging Visa Fraud
Vice President JD Vance singled out the tech firm as he and other officials accused an array of companies and universities of abusing the visa system.
How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights
Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.
Judge Throws Out Last Defendant’s Confession in Sept. 11 Case at Guantánamo
The government is now 0-5 in its efforts to admit the so-called clean team confessions to the capital cases at Guantánamo Bay.
Takeaways from Georgia Senate debate between Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins
The Democratic senator hit GOP Rep. Collins over accusations of ties to white nationalists. “You’ve hired half the Third Reich,” Ossoff said.
Hispanic staffers make up only 9 percent of House workforce, report finds
The U.S. population is about 20 percent Hispanic and Latino.
Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy
The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.
DOJ grand jury investigating former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
Hutchinson was a key witness before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A candidate says he slammed his wife against a door. She says he’s not an abuser.
Victor Marx, the GOP candidate for Colorado governor, said he was trying to teach his wife the importance of continuing self-defense training.
Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House
The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the chamber.
Layoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economy
The data presents a disconnect with how many Americans are feeling about the economy less than a month from the midterms.
Obama marvels at Democrats’ Senate chances
“There are states right now in play that I would not have imagined being in play,” the former president said.
Trump touts innovation ‘golden age’ amid funding cuts, researcher exodus
The administration wants to shift science money from universities to private firms. Lawmakers and others have pushed back.
Why Iowa is such a competitive state in the midterm elections
Iowa Republicans have consistently won in the Trump era. That record is at risk now.
Arizona House candidate says she was raped while out fixing campaign signs
Bernadette Greene-Placentia was fixing campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona, in August when two men attacked her from behind, she said.
Trump emails Medicare enrollees about $90 payment, touts his policies
The unusual move, which comes weeks before the midterm elections, has been derided by Democrats and advocates as a stunt.
No new attack on Iran before the midterm elections, Trump says
The president has acknowledged sometimes using public statements about negotiations and military planning to keep adversaries off guard.
Trump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweapon
U.S. officials have asked Russia to provide more information about the lab worker’s reported death and the country’s elevated response.
U.S. officials charge Maduro, wife with torturing dissidents
The Justice Department filed a new indictment against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have been in federal prison since January.
Democrat called anti-trans slur by Trump airs ad urging ‘No men in women’s sports’
Senate candidate Annie Andrews, a Senate candidate in South Carolina, released a transgender issues ad days after the president called her an anti-transgender slur.
Trump’s Nobel ambitions fade, but Norway still fears his wrath
Trump seldom talks about the Nobel Peace Prize these days, but in Norway, some fear that any award could provoke him.
Trump calls for Paxton-Talarico debate as Texas Senate race heats up
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has repeatedly rebuffed calls to debate his Democratic opponent James Talarico, who has not been seen on the trail for days after becoming sick.
GOP hope, Democratic worry: Are midterm polls underestimating Republicans?
Are Democrats overconfident? Republicans too anxious? The Post’s pollster answers questions about polling bias and how to read the midterm surveys.
The October Surprise isn’t what it used to be
The idea of one news story remaking an entire election in the final weeks of the campaign might be from a bygone era.
Alaska found a way to elect more moderates. Now voters might end it.
Alaskans will decide in November whether to ditch a system that allows four primary candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the general election.
Inside Trump’s push to bring Christopher Columbus to the White House
A statue of the explorer installed at the White House has a long back story, and the president is banking on it resonating with Italian American voters.
We reviewed $1.6 billion of campaign ads. Here are the takeaways.
Everyone’s talking about the economy, but Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on what other issues will mobilize midterm voters.
Oligarchs like Elon Musk are tightening their grip on the Pentagon
A new initiative named Project Meridian is just one way GOP donors’ influence over defense policy is increasing. The post Oligarchs like Elon Musk are tightening their grip on the Pentagon appeared first on MS NOW .
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.8.26
Today’s edition of quick hits. The post Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.8.26 appeared first on MS NOW .
Coco Gauff is right to put her well-being and dignity first
This generation of Black players is developing its own tactics for responding to racism. The post Coco Gauff is right to put her well-being and dignity first appeared first on MS NOW .
Claire McCaskill’s Hack of Palmer House Brownies
Former Senator Claire McCaskill sat down with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker over a plate of homemade fudge brownies (her take on the famous Palmer House brownie) and pressed Pritzker on his wealth and whether being a billionaire helps or hurts him politically.
Trump’s new authoritarian tool is already at work ahead of the midterms
Ahead of Election Day, the Trump administration is using ICE to put its power on display. The post Trump’s new authoritarian tool is already at work ahead of the midterms appeared first on MS NOW .
Anti-abortion advocates fume after FDA declines to immediately impose abortion pill limits
A court-ordered status update said the agency does not plan to implement any restrictions while its review of the pill continues for several months. The post Anti-abortion advocates fume after FDA declines to immediately impose abortion pill limits appeared first on MS NOW .
4 charts show why Trump’s GOP may face a worse midterm fate than Bush’s 2006 ‘thumping’
Steve Rattner breaks down the key indicators that suggest Trump is entering the midterms in a weaker position than George W. Bush in 2006. The post 4 charts show why Trump’s GOP may face a worse midterm fate than Bush’s 2006 ‘thumping’ appeared first on MS NOW .
Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers Vice President Vance said Thursday that foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer be able to apply for permanent resident status in the U.S. through an employer-based program, after he accused the company of abusing the pr…
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
President Trump said he wants to develop one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat where his successors can spend quiet weekends, describing it as "sort of a Camp David."
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive
Northern Nevada has a reliably red congressional seat, represented by a Republican since it was drawn in the early 1980s. A complicated candidate and a potential blue wave this year could change that.
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
President Donald Trump says he wants to turn part of his private West Palm Beach golf club into a retreat for future presidents and their guests, similar to Camp David near Washington
Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there
President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast
Two lawsuits challenge Trump's taxpayer-funded ads, alleging they violate propaganda law
Two new lawsuits are challenging President Donald Trump's recent spate of federally funded television advertisements
Hurricane Isaias could impact Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend
Hurricane Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend, just before a major college football game between Georgia and Alabama
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt
President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out
Can $1B buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no
Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign
Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats weeks before midterms
Former President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Wednesday night to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm election.
Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
CBS News obtained new video from a person on the ground showing an Iranian attack on a U.S. base at the beginning of the war.
10/7: CBS Evening News
Tropical storm intensifies off Gulf Coast; FBI foils ISIS-inspired plot in Minnesota.
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
An attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.
10/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump returns to Texas to stump for Paxton in San Antonio; new videos show Iranian attacks on U.S. military base in Kuwait.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
It's not yet clear what the taxpayer benefit would be for such a build, or how much it would cost.
Union alleges Bureau of Prisons in contempt for failing to reinstate collective bargaining agreement
Last week, a judge in Connecticut blocked the Bureau of Prisons from terminating its collective bargaining agreement.
Trump dominates the Iowa Senate debate from afar
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek sparred about how to handle the president and other issues in a battleground debate Wednesday night.
Trump wants to make his Florida golf club a permanent presidential retreat
The proposed deal would also make Trump’s club the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course,” which could be used “by all past, current and future” presidents, the club’s attorney said in a letter.
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
Trump announced this week that he and his PAC, MAGA Inc., would pay for the ads moving forward following bipartisan criticism.
Trump’s Texas two-step: From the Politics Desk
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5 Takeaways From the First Iowa Senate Debate
In a top Senate battleground, Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, sparred with Josh Turek, her Democratic rival, on policy issues ranging from Medicaid to term limits.
RFK Jr. Plans Vaccine Injury Initiative, Drawing Wary Eye From Experts
Vaccine safety experts say more research into the side effects would be welcome yet question whether the health secretary’s effort will be grounded in science.
Who Is Ken Paxton Turning to for Help in the Texas Senate Race?
Trump is in Texas tonight to stump for the Senate candidate.
Christa Pike, Confused After Failed Tennessee Execution, Is at Center of Legal Storm
Her awareness and condition deepen ethical and legal questions after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her for murdering a classmate decades ago.
A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy?
Senator Patty Murray, a former chair of the Senate health committee, is forming a group of experts to examine how to insulate the C.D.C. from political interference.
Man Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges
Danilo Alves Silva wore an Immigration and Customs Enforcement costume from Amazon at a polling location for the Brazilian presidential election.
From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into Retreat
A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.
Takeaways from the Iowa Senate debate between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D), who are running for an open Senate seat in Iowa, clashed during their first encounter.
Trump returns to Texas, where Republicans are struggling
Republicans are spending heavily to defend a state the president won comfortably two years ago.
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros
Malagò kept in charge of Italian soccer federation after last-minute compromise
A solution has been found to keep Giovanni Malagò in charge of the beleaguered Italian soccer federation despite an irregularity in his election this year
NFL flags officials, suspending 2 after outbursts on a weekend marked by profane flare-ups
The NFL has suspended two officials for inappropriate conduct during Week 4
Georgia governor candidates spar over the economy and Trump in lone debate
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night during their only scheduled debate of this fall’s race for governor in Georgia.
U.S. monitors suspected Russian plague case as Trump plans call with Putin
Trump has said the U.S. is willing to help Russia, where the death of a staffer at an anti-plague lab has sparked global public health concerns.
Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections
Republicans are focusing on crime and public disorder in midterm election campaigns, as voters grow frustrated with their handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran
Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error
President Donald Trump is criticizing election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County after about 3,000 ballots were mistakenly mailed early to voters
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book
Republican Sen_ Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.”
Skidding Jets insist they'll recover from a beatdown by the Bears and it won't define their season
The New York Jets are facing another tough start under coach Aaron Glenn
Jaguars believe defensive success and takeaways are 'part of our DNA' after 3-1 start
The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t expect to get much credit for their 3-1 start
Cowboys believe in their pick-your-poison plan with Pickens and Lamb, and the Texans saw why
George Pickens didn’t get many chances while fellow receiving star CeeDee Lamb was posting career highs in targets and catches and scoring the winning touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys against Houston
Eagles head to London at .500 and in dire need of fixing offense sagging under Hurts, Sirianni
Jalen Hurts blames the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive struggles on poor execution
Chiefs’ early bye timely after Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton hurt. Could Tyreek Hill be an answer?
The Kansas City Chiefs might find their bye week well-timed after their 30-27 win over the Raiders
'Decent' game by Arvell Reese shows why the Giants saw him as an every-down linebacker
Arvell Reese had the kind of game against Arizona that shows why the New York Giants selected him with the fifth pick in the draft with the intention of using him as an every-down linebacker and not an edge rusher
Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane has a fractured and dislocated left ankle, AP source says
Washington Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane has a fractured and dislocated left ankle, according to a person familiar with the situation
Obama to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as he gets more involved in midterms
Former President Barack Obama plans to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit this month
Slow offensive start for the Miami Dolphins continues as the growing pains persist
The Miami Dolphins are struggling to score, with only 13 points or fewer in each of their first four games