The U.S. Treasury Department announced new rules to limit big investors from buying single-family homes. Starting January 7, 2027, large institutional investors generally will not be able to buy these homes, following a law passed by Congress.
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The Treasury is putting into action parts of a housing law passed by Congress this summer.
The law bans large investors, like big companies, from buying single-family homes to keep houses more accessible for regular buyers.
This rule will start on January 7, 2027.
Some exceptions will allow certain large investors to buy homes despite the ban.
The move aims to make it easier for individuals and families to purchase homes rather than compete with large institutions.
The law is bipartisan, meaning it was supported by members of both political parties.
These changes come before the upcoming midterm elections later this year.
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President Donald Trump said Katie Zacharia "freaked out" during her first press briefing as White House press secretary. Zacharia held the job for only five days, making her the shortest-serving permanent press secretary in history.
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Katie Zacharia was officially White House press secretary for five days in October 2024.
She faced tough questions from reporters during her first briefing, leading to media scrutiny of her legal background.
Zacharia graduated from law school but did not pass the California bar exam.
President Trump described her as a "perfect, beautiful woman" who got overwhelmed by reporters.
Zacharia expressed strong support for President Trump and praised his work during the midterm elections.
President Trump defended her against media criticism and questioned if the job suited her.
Trump has not yet named a permanent replacement; possible candidates include Anna Kelly and Scott Jennings.
Zacharia thanked Trump for the opportunity and reaffirmed her loyalty after leaving the role.
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The White House announced it will remove some 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting October 30. This change aims to support US economic growth and may also help Republican candidates in the November midterm elections, especially in states that trade heavily with Canada.
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The US had imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian products after trade talks failed this summer.
Starting October 30, tariffs on items like plywood, paper products, some machinery, and refrigeration equipment will be lifted.
These goods will be replaced on the tariff list by other items such as valves, carpets, and waste products.
Republican Senator Susan Collins secured exemptions to help Maine’s agriculture, including blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers.
The Maine economy and other border states are closely connected to Canada and have been hurt by the tariff war.
President Donald Trump said Canada is working hard on a trade deal with the US.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is willing to wait for a fair trade deal, even if it takes months or another US administration.
Some other tariffs on Canadian goods might increase as a result of this change.
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Senator Susan Collins announced exemptions for nine Maine industries from American tariffs on Canadian goods. This move aims to protect key local sectors like agriculture and farming equipment during a tight re-election campaign against Democrat Troy Jackson.
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Susan Collins is a Republican senator from Maine running for re-election.
She secured tariff exemptions on nine agricultural products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples, and seaweed.
Maine farmers rely on some equipment and materials from Canada that are hard to replace or expensive to get from other sources.
The exemptions followed tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canadian goods and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American products.
Maine’s economy depends heavily on trade with Canada, especially in industries like logging, fishing, and lobstering.
Collins has often voted against some of President Trump’s policies but has had limited success during his current term.
The Maine Senate race is important for Democrats trying to gain control of Congress.
Democrat Troy Jackson, Collins’ opponent, has criticized her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and opposes Trump’s trade policies.
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Congress is working on laws to help American workers who might lose their jobs because of advances in artificial intelligence (AI). These laws aim to extend unemployment benefits and create training programs to prepare employees for new jobs.
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Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bill to extend unemployment benefits during high jobless times, increasing benefits to 52 weeks if unemployment hits 8.5%.
Wyden's bill also supports education and retraining for workers displaced by AI.
Some experts warn AI could eliminate many entry-level white-collar jobs and increase unemployment significantly in the next few years.
So far, AI has caused mostly tech industry job losses, not widespread worker displacement.
Nearly 80% of Americans want stronger protections for workers affected by AI changes.
Senator Mark Kelly proposed taxes on AI companies to fund worker retraining.
Representatives Greg Casar, Valerie Foushee, and Sara Jacobs suggested taxing AI usage more if unemployment rises, using funds to create new jobs.
Senators Mark Warner and Josh Hawley introduced a bill requiring companies to report AI-related layoffs to help track job impacts.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a local ceasefire in the city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian control for four years. President Donald Trump said that First Lady Melania Trump helped make this ceasefire happen. The ceasefire is planned to start in one week.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city occupied by Russia for four years.
The ceasefire will begin in about one week.
President Donald Trump credited First Lady Melania Trump with initiating the ceasefire agreement.
Oleshky is located in Ukraine and has been controlled by Russia since the conflict started.
The ceasefire is described as local, meaning it applies only to the area around Oleshky.
This agreement aims to reduce fighting in that specific area.
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With the US midterm elections coming soon, control of Congress is uncertain, and President Donald Trump’s second-term record is a key issue. Trump faces criticism over his handling of the economy, a war in Iran, inflation, fuel prices, tariffs, and immigration policies.
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The midterm elections will influence the balance of power in Congress.
President Trump’s approval ratings are low.
There is an ongoing and unpopular war involving the US in Iran.
Inflation and petrol (gasoline) prices are high.
Economic uncertainty exists around the tariffs imposed by Trump’s administration.
Trump’s immigration crackdown has caused widespread backlash.
A discussion featured Mehdi Hasan, Steve Cortes (Trump adviser), Olivia Troye (former Pence adviser), Mike Nellis (Democratic strategist), and Rob Arlett (former Trump campaign chair).
The interview focuses on how Trump’s second-term actions compare to his campaign promises.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has officially labeled helium as a critical material because it is vital for making advanced technologies like semiconductors. This move comes after a shortage caused by attacks on helium supplies in the Middle East, and it allows more federal support to helium producers to secure the supply chain.
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The Energy Department named helium a critical material due to its importance in technology and energy sectors.
Helium is used in making semiconductors, smartphones, cars, MRI machines, and other high-tech products.
The U.S. is the largest helium producer in the world.
Supply problems started after Iranian strikes damaged a gas facility in Qatar and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2024.
Critical materials must have a high risk of supply disruption and be essential for energy technologies.
Helium cannot be easily replaced in key uses like semiconductor manufacturing, gas leak testing, and quantum computing.
The designation helps provide more federal funding and support to helium producers in the U.S.
The last material added as critical was metallurgical coal in 2025, making helium the 20th material on the list.
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A new government-backed official in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has asked rebel fighters to give up their weapons after losing control of the regional capital, Mekelle. Despite this, Tigray rebel leaders said they will keep fighting, and some clashes continue in the area.
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Tigray rebels lost control of Mekelle in early October after government forces entered the city.
The Ethiopian government set up a temporary six-month administration in Tigray to restore services and prepare elections.
Some fighting continues, including a reported drone strike causing civilian casualties.
A senior official in the new Tigray administration urged rebels to stop fighting and return home.
Rebel commander Lieutenant General Fisseha Kidanu said the resistance would continue and encouraged attacks on government forces.
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) claims to have caused heavy losses to government forces, but these claims are unverified.
The Tigray Peace Force, allied with the government, includes former TPLF fighters and complicates the conflict.
Renewed fighting has broken the November 2022 peace agreement that ended a deadly war causing around 500,000 civilian deaths.
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A Mississippi police officer, Sgt. Hunter Foster, resigned after shooting and killing a 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley during a response to a shoplifting call. The state attorney general found Foster’s use of force justified, but the family disputes this and has called for a federal investigation and the officer’s de-certification.
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Sgt. Hunter Foster shot into a moving car during a Walmart parking lot incident on June 14 in Senatobia, Mississippi.
The 1-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot while sitting on his mother’s lap.
The Mississippi Attorney General's office said Foster’s shooting was justified after an investigation.
Foster resigned from the Senatobia police department after the shooting.
Kohen’s family and their lawyers disagree, saying the shooting was not justified and want a federal investigation.
Videos show the shot came from the side of the car, raising questions about whether Foster was in immediate danger.
Foster had worked for two other Mississippi law enforcement agencies and was involved in a past federal civil rights lawsuit.
The family denies allegations of shoplifting, and no charges were filed against them.
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A judge in Ecuador has ordered Luisa Gonzalez, a former left-wing presidential candidate, to stay in jail after her arrest on money laundering charges. Gonzalez and her political party say the accusations are political persecution, while prosecutors are investigating campaign financing linked to the 2023 election.
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Luisa Gonzalez, 48, was arrested in Canuto, Ecuador, for alleged money laundering.
She ran against right-wing President Daniel Noboa in the 2023 election and lost in the April 2025 run-off.
Prosecutors are investigating $500,000 spent on campaign advertising during the presidential race.
Gonzalez, her party (Citizen Revolution), and former President Rafael Correa say the arrest is political persecution.
Other members of Citizen Revolution face legal trouble, including Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and former Vice President Jorge Glas.
Gonzalez denies any wrongdoing and calls the charges “absurd.”
President Daniel Noboa is allied with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Citizen Revolution has been banned from participating in upcoming local elections.
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A campaign ad by the GOP featured the mother of Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, sparking criticism after it was revealed she supported her husband accused of abusing Acton in childhood. Court records also show that Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, has been convicted of theft and animal cruelty.
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Amy Acton is a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
The GOP used a campaign ad with Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur.
Arthur stood by her husband after he was charged with sexually abusing Acton as a child.
Court documents reveal Donna Arthur was convicted of theft.
Donna Arthur was also convicted of animal cruelty.
The ad has caused controversy and public backlash.
The allegations relate to both family history and past legal issues involving Arthur.
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Kaylub Giamanco, an Oregon father, stopped a gunman inside his daughters' elementary school by fatally shooting him. The attack killed three children and a teacher, and Giamanco still feels the pain of those he could not save.
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Kaylub Giamanco noticed a man carrying a gun near Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The gunman threw a long gun over the school fence and climbed after it.
Giamanco got his own handgun, called 911, and followed the shooter into the school.
He entered through a broken window and confronted the gunman near a special education classroom.
Giamanco shot and killed the gunman during the attack.
Three children (ages 5, 8, and 11) and a 25-year-old teacher died in the shooting.
A 7-year-old girl and another teacher were wounded.
Giamanco says he still hears screams and struggles with the people he could not save.
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A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers has asked the Trump administration to restore and increase Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite technology. They warned that not doing this could harm Ukraine’s ability to fight Russian military actions.
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Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are involved in this request.
The lawmakers support Ukraine strongly in its conflict with Russia.
They sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The letter urges expanding Ukraine’s use of Starshield satellite systems.
Starshield satellites help military communication and operations.
The lawmakers warn that limiting access could hurt Ukraine’s defense efforts.
This request relates to ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine’s military needs.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave President Donald Trump a gold coin as a gift. The coin shows an image of Trump holding up his middle finger with a message that says, “YOU MISSED B——.” President Trump showed the coin to reporters after receiving it.
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The gift was a gold coin presented by Governor Ron DeSantis to President Trump.
The coin features Trump’s face and an image of him flipping the middle finger.
The coin has the phrase “YOU MISSED B——” engraved on it.
President Trump displayed the coin to reporters after getting it.
The reason or meaning behind the gift is not explained in the article.
The event took place when Trump arrived in Florida on a Friday afternoon.
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The U.S. Space Force wants to build a new spaceport by 2030 to handle heavy rocket launches and reduce pressure on existing sites in Florida and California. However, officials have not yet chosen a location or made plans for acquiring land, and they are exploring options involving government and private partnerships.
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The Space Force aims to open a third heavy-lift launch site within four years (by 2030).
Current main launch sites are Cape Canaveral in Florida and Vandenberg in California.
There were 175 orbital launches last year from these two locations.
Launch demand is expected to rise to 700 launches per year by 2036.
The new spaceport would help make launch operations more resilient to natural disasters or attacks.
The federal government also runs a smaller spaceport in Virginia (Wallops Flight Facility) for lighter launches.
The Space Force is considering multiple options for the new site, including government-owned land, state land, or private spaceports.
No final decisions or timelines have been made yet for land acquisition or construction.
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CBS News is reopening the case of Michelle Parker, a woman who disappeared in Florida 15 years ago after a fight about an engagement ring. Her ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., was recently arrested, and the family is still seeking answers about what happened to her.
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Michelle Parker disappeared in Florida 15 years ago.
Her disappearance began with a dispute over an engagement ring.
Dale Smith Jr., her ex-fiancé, was arrested recently in connection with the case.
The case is considered one of Florida's most haunting missing persons cases.
CBS News correspondents Shanelle Kaul and Cristian Benavides are reporting on the case.
Family members of Michelle Parker continue to fight for answers.
The story is featured on the CBS show "48 Hours" and its podcast "Case by Case."
The article is part of a series covering many unsolved or notable crime cases.
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The article lists the guests appearing on the October 25, 2026, edition of CBS News' program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." The guests include Attorney General Todd Blanche, Senator Thom Tillis, Representative Jason Crow, Texas state Representative Gina Hinojosa, and CBS News pollster Anthony Salvanto.
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The show airs on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Sundays.
It also streams on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Attorney General Todd Blanche is one of the guests.
Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina, a Republican, will appear.
Representative Jason Crow from Colorado, a Democrat, is also a guest.
Texas state Representative Gina Hinojosa, who is the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, will be featured.
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, will present new CBS News polling data.
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President Donald Trump said he told the Department of Justice to sue to stop the certification of the Alaska Senate election if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan lost in November. The DOJ filed the lawsuit, arguing that having a candidate with a similar name to Sullivan could affect the election result.
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President Trump directed the Department of Justice to file a lawsuit about the Alaska Senate race.
The lawsuit aims to block certification of the election results if Senator Dan Sullivan loses.
The issue involves another candidate with a name similar to Dan Sullivan.
The DOJ officially filed the lawsuit on Thursday.
The case argues that this name similarity could impact who wins the election.
Senator Dan Sullivan is the Republican candidate involved in the Alaska election.
The election took place in November of the current year.
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A gunman opened fire in towns west of Paris, killing one person and injuring several others, including a 12-year-old girl. French President Emmanuel Macron described the incident as a racist terrorist attack and called for unity against racism.
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The shooting happened on Friday morning in Trappes and La Verrière, towns west of Paris.
One person was killed, and a 12-year-old girl was seriously wounded with eight gunshot wounds.
The gunman fired at multiple targets, including a petrol station, medical center, and playground.
The suspect is a 39-year-old man named Kevin T., who was arrested by police.
Authorities found a British WWII-era submachine gun and teargas grenades in the suspect’s car.
The suspect also booby-trapped his home with gas canisters and electric wires.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating the attack as racially and religiously motivated.
President Macron and local officials stressed the importance of respect, unity, and stopping racist violence.
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