Senator John Fetterman spoke with CBS News correspondent Major Garrett at the Texas Tribune Festival about his thoughts on the upcoming midterm elections and his plans for the future in politics.
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Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
The interview took place at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin.
The discussion focused on the midterm elections happening soon.
Fetterman shared his views on his political career going forward.
Major Garrett conducted the interview for CBS News.
Video of the interview is available on the CBS News App.
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John Healey, the UK Labour Party chancellor, will deliver a speech promising a "new age of industrialisation" focusing on advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding. He will announce plans to build floating docks and a marine research vessel in the UK, aiming to boost national security and job growth but will not reveal Budget details yet.
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Healey will promise modern industrial growth, moving away from coal mining.
Labour will support advanced manufacturing and renew Britain's shipbuilding industry.
Three new floating docks will be built at HM Royal Naval Base Clyde in the UK, part of a £15bn Royal Navy shipyard upgrade program.
The government plans to fund a new marine research vessel with £115 million, expecting it by the early 2030s.
The docks will support future British submarines and improve naval facilities.
Labour is under pressure to detail Budget plans to manage government borrowing and cost-of-living issues but will not do so in this speech.
Some opposition figures criticize Labour for vague plans and urge clearer funding sources.
Trade unions support the move to boost UK shipbuilding and call for stronger actions to help workers.
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Some Indian civil servants become well-known by being strict and efficient in their work, such as inspecting restaurants for safety and stopping illegal construction. These officials are seen as heroes because many government services in India often face delays and corruption, so doing their jobs properly stands out to the public.
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Tukaram Mundhe leads Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration and has exposed poor hygiene and expired food in restaurants.
He also found big differences between hospital supply costs and patient charges.
Mundhe’s work is popular on social media and many people want similar officials in other states.
Other officials, like RS Batth in Gurugram, have won praise for stopping illegal construction.
Indian civil servants usually face criticism for delays, bribes, and being unhelpful.
Past officials like TN Seshan and Kiran Bedi became famous for strong rule enforcement.
Many government offices in India are known for long waits and difficult procedures.
Some strict officers receive criticism for not adapting rules to real-life situations.
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A recent poll shows that free speech is very important to many voters in the next UK general election. The human rights group Liberty warns that Labour’s weak support for free speech could lead to a loss of votes.
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Three in five people say a party’s stance on free speech will influence their vote.
Police have made over 3,600 arrests of people supporting the banned group Palestine Action, mostly for holding signs.
More than a third of people think politicians wanting to ban certain protest phrases harm free speech.
The Crime and Policing Act gave police more power to limit protests, which some civil groups oppose.
The UK Supreme Court will review the ban on Palestine Action protests in November.
Former Labour leader Keir Starmer called for stricter action against certain protest slogans linked to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Liberty calls for the government to protect free speech while preventing discrimination.
Both political sides have criticized “cancel culture” for limiting open discussion.
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Hurricane Nolo is moving away from the Hawaiian Islands but continues to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flood risks to areas still recovering from earlier storms. Meanwhile, Mexico’s Baja California region is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Polo, a strong storm with winds up to 125 mph.
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Hurricane Nolo was about 365 miles south-southwest of Honolulu, moving away at 12 mph.
Nolo’s maximum sustained winds increased to 115 mph and is expected to strengthen.
Hawaii has active warnings for high winds, flooding, and high surf due to Nolo.
Parts of the Big Island could receive up to 20 inches of rain, risking flooding and mudslides.
More than 120 Hawaii National Guard members were activated after an emergency declaration signed by President Donald Trump.
Hawaiian Electric deployed crews to restore power damaged by storms.
The Pacific hurricane season is unusually active, linked to El Niño weather patterns.
Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, is approaching Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
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A strong storm called a nor’easter hit the northeastern United States, causing flooding and power outages in several states. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and tidal surges, leading to damaged homes, downed trees, and flight cancellations.
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The storm caused flooding in low-lying areas of New Jersey and New York, especially Queens and Long Island.
Over 100,000 homes lost power across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
A worker died in New York City when a tree fell on Saturday during the storm.
More than 10 cm (4 inches) of rain fell in parts of New Jersey since Friday.
The storm’s damage is less severe than Hurricane Sandy in 2012 but caused the worst flooding in some areas in nearly 10 years.
Flight delays and cancellations affected airports along the East Coast, including over 250 cancellations at Boston Logan Airport.
Strong winds reached speeds of up to 64 km/h (40 mph).
The storm is expected to continue causing tidal flooding through Sunday night, with some possible follow-up storms this fall due to the El Nino climate pattern.
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A bear attacked a couple in northern California, seriously injuring both and killing their dog who tried to protect them. The couple is recovering from multiple injuries sustained during the rare encounter with the bear.
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The attack occurred early on September 19 in rural northern California.
Jeff Wilson was injured with two broken ribs and bite wounds when a cinnamon bear attacked him.
His wife, Mallory Wilson, was injured in the head and neck after trying to fight off the bear.
Their French bulldog, Cassie, died two days later from injuries sustained protecting Jeff.
The couple runs a small hospitality business and has experience living peacefully alongside wildlife.
They take precautions to coexist with animals that live near their home.
Increased bear-human conflicts are reported in the American West due to changes in climate affecting bears’ food supply.
A GoFundMe was set up to support the couple’s ongoing medical treatment and recovery.
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President Donald Trump expects talks with Iran to start next week after rejecting Tehran’s offer of a seven-day truce and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Despite considering renewed air strikes, Trump anticipates more negotiations, while Iran maintains conditions for reopening the strait and refuses to back down.
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Iran proposed a seven-day truce followed by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for world energy supplies.
President Trump rejected Iran’s truce plan, saying it is not the deal he wants and that Iran “overplayed their hand.”
Talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume as early as next week, possibly through indirect discussions.
Iran demands lifting sanctions, release of frozen assets, and an end to the U.S. naval blockade before reopening the strait.
Iran has not closed the door to negotiations but insists on its rights and conditions.
Washington’s UN ambassador called Iran’s demands excessive and said the U.S. is skeptical about Iran’s intentions.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized an American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it was used for spying.
A previous agreement in June aimed to end the conflict and reopen the strait, but it collapsed after Iran fired on commercial ships.
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Russian attacks killed eight people in Ukraine on Sunday, following Moscow's statement to continue the war. Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia launched nearly 3,900 drones, bombs, and missiles over the past week, targeting civilian areas as winter approaches.
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Russian strikes killed eight people across Ukraine on Sunday.
President Zelensky reported about 3,900 Russian drones, bombs, and missiles launched in the past week.
Attacks targeted civilian sites including kindergartens, schools, housing, and other infrastructure.
A children's center in Sumy was hit, killing three people including a 16-year-old girl.
Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions suffered casualties and damage to homes and facilities.
Russia claimed to bomb Ukrainian telecom data centers to disrupt internet services.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the UN that Russia intends to continue its military actions until the end.
Russian forces seized the village of Khrypuny in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region amid ongoing conflict.
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Israel has told Dutch diplomats working in the West Bank to give up their Israeli diplomatic papers within seven days. This decision came after the Netherlands started banning goods made in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the Golan Heights, and east Jerusalem.
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Israel will cancel the diplomatic status of Dutch officials in the occupied West Bank.
Dutch diplomats must return their Israeli-issued diplomatic papers within seven days.
The move follows the Netherlands enforcing a ban on goods from Israeli settlements starting September 22, 2026.
The ban covers personal luggage and commercial shipments from settlements.
Israeli settlements in these areas are considered illegal under international law.
About 500,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank alongside three million Palestinians.
This Dutch action came after 12 Western countries decided to sanction goods from Israeli settlements.
The Dutch move led to luggage checks at Amsterdam’s airport for banned settlement products.
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces federal laws that protect students with disabilities from discrimination in schools. Recent budget and staff cuts under President Donald Trump have reduced the office’s ability to investigate complaints, causing delays and leaving some families without support when schools fail to meet legal requirements.
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Felicita Piñón, a student with cerebral palsy, faced difficulties when her Texas school refused to make accommodations for her to join the cheerleading team.
Her mother filed a complaint with the federal Office for Civil Rights in 2024, which was later rejected.
The OCR enforces laws that prevent discrimination in education based on disability, race, and other factors.
Budget and staffing cuts have led the OCR to dismiss many complaints without investigation.
Parents now often receive no confirmation or follow-up on their complaints.
Before the cuts, the OCR provided guidance and technical support to schools and families.
The changes raise concerns about how students’ rights will be protected when states or schools fail to comply with special education laws.
The OCR was created in 1980 to ensure schools do not discriminate and to support equity in education.
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A U.K. air base was the target of a foiled terror plan. U.S. Representative Kat Cammack said she believes the Iranian government was involved, but investigations are still ongoing.
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A terror attack on a U.K. air base was stopped by authorities.
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Iran was clearly involved in the plot.
Cammack made her statement during an interview on “NewsNation Live.”
British authorities are investigating the incident.
Official confirmation about Iran’s involvement has not yet been made.
The attack was reportedly aimed at a base used by the U.S. military in the U.K.
The investigation will determine the full details and whether Iran is responsible.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is visiting upstate New York, meeting local leaders, and starting voter programs that could help her if she runs for the U.S. Senate. She has not decided yet whether she will run for Senate or for president in 2028.
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AOC toured cities like Buffalo and Ithaca to boost Democratic voter turnout in the midterm elections.
She met with Buffalo’s Mayor Sean Ryan and held a public event focused on voter engagement.
These visits help her learn about voters outside her home area in Queens and the Bronx.
AOC is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and appeared at events aligned with that group’s supporters.
She has not made public visits to early primary states, unlike other potential presidential candidates.
Some Democrats believe she would likely win if she ran for the open Senate seat in New York.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has not said if he will run for reelection, leaving the seat potentially open.
AOC says her decision will focus on putting the country first and stopping President Trump’s administration, not just ideology or popularity.
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Students at Lovely Professional University in northern India began protesting after claims spread on social media that a female student was raped by a worker in a girls’ hostel. The university says these claims are rumors, and the police have started an investigation into the matter.
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Protests started at Lovely Professional University in northern India.
The protests turned violent.
The reason for protests was a claim that a female student was raped on campus.
The alleged rape took place in a girls’ hostel.
The accused person is said to be a worker at the university.
The university denies the rape claims, calling them rumors.
Police have begun an official investigation into the allegations.
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President Donald Trump will have a private dinner with Dario Amodei, the CEO of the AI company Anthropic, at the White House. They will discuss issues related to the risks of artificial intelligence.
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The dinner will take place on Sunday evening at the White House.
Dario Amodei is the CEO of Anthropic, a company that works on artificial intelligence.
Amodei has recently expressed concerns about the risks of AI technology.
President Trump has previously dismissed some concerns about AI.
Two sources familiar with the dinner confirmed the meeting to The Hill.
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Fighting is ongoing near the city of Taiz in Yemen between government forces and Houthi fighters. The Houthis recently took control of the port city Mokha and are preparing for a major attack, while government troops are defending the area and facing heavy shelling.
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The conflict is centered around Taiz, Yemen's third largest city.
Houthis control areas to the north and east of Taiz and have recently seized the port of Mokha on the Red Sea coast.
Taiz sits near a strategic shipping route called the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Families near the front line have fled due to intense fighting and shelling.
Government forces hold the center of Taiz, while Houthis control surrounding areas.
Both sides are preparing for further attacks after a ceasefire collapsed.
Some government soldiers have died in positions too dangerous to recover their bodies.
The ongoing fighting raises concerns for oil supply disruptions and affects global markets.
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Australia faces rising unemployment, stubbornly high inflation, and a likely increase in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to 4.6%, the highest in nearly 15 years. Treasury officials will soon present updated budget results, showing a smaller deficit than first expected, despite these economic challenges.
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The RBA is expected to raise its official interest rate to 4.6% soon, a level not seen since 2011.
Inflation in Australia remains high and may rise from 3.5% to 4% according to upcoming official data.
Rising fuel prices have pushed petrol to $2.37 per litre and diesel to $2.69 per litre in major Australian cities.
The US, Japan, and Europe have also increased interest rates, partly due to higher oil prices linked to the US-Iran war.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles acknowledged Australians are struggling and said the government is working to lower inflation.
The Labor government rejected calls to cut fuel taxes again despite higher fuel costs.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will present the final 2025-26 budget outcome showing an improved deficit forecast.
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Heavy rain caused floods in southeastern Algeria, especially in Djanet and Illizi provinces. The floods covered several roads and made it difficult for vehicles to move.
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Algeria’s Civil Protection reported heavy rainfall in the Djanet and Illizi provinces.
Floodwaters covered multiple roads in southeastern Algeria.
Vehicle movement was disrupted because of the flooding.
Videos shared online showed the extent of the flooding.
The heavy rain led directly to the flood situation in the area.
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A strike hit a market in the city of Taiz, Yemen, killing at least seven people and injuring 40. The Houthi group says they control the area, while government sources claim Houthi fighters had a military camp nearby. Independent verification is difficult due to limited access and conflicting reports.
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The strike occurred in a market in Taiz, Yemen.
At least seven people were killed and 40 were wounded.
Houthi authorities reported these casualty numbers.
Government sources said Houthi fighters had a military camp near the market.
Conflicting accounts make it unclear who was targeted.
Limited access to the area prevents independent confirmation of events.
Taiz is a contested area in the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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The BBC reported from the front lines of the ongoing war in Yemen. Saudi-backed government forces are fighting Houthi fighters near a key area on the Red Sea coast, where a recent push by the Houthis has raised tensions and violence.
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The BBC gained rare access to the conflict zone in Yemen’s southwestern region.
Government forces backed by Saudi Arabia are trying to push back Houthi fighters.
The Houthis recently captured an important shipping point on the Red Sea coast.
The fighting has escalated Yemen’s long-running civil war.
Reporters heard drones overhead, which often signal an upcoming attack.
Within about 10 minutes of the crew leaving, there were sounds of military strikes.
The report highlights the dangerous conditions near the front lines of the war.
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