CBS News hosted a political panel discussing the latest election polls and campaign activity just over two weeks before Election Day. Experts shared insights from their work in election surveys and reporting from the campaign trail.
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The panel included CBS executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto.
CBS correspondents Ed O’Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns participated to share campaign trail observations.
The discussion took place about two weeks before the upcoming Election Day.
The focus was on current polling numbers and election trends.
CBS News provides ongoing election coverage through panels and reporting.
The conversation aimed to give viewers clear information about the election process.
Other CBS News programs and local news coverage are mentioned alongside the political panel.
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This article covers a 2026 "Face the Nation" broadcast discussing the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and President Donald Trump’s recent actions related to easing restrictions on Vladimir Putin’s oil sales. The program includes polling analysis, interviews with politicians, and debate on how both parties are preparing for the election.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning to support Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
New polling shows a very close Senate race in Texas with a 51-49 split between Democrat Talarico and Republican Paxton.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to take control of the Senate.
The Democratic Party faces challenges in uniting its members to vote, especially to oppose some Republican candidates linked to Trump.
President Trump issued an executive order freezing a new law meant to restrict Vladimir Putin’s ability to sell oil as a way to cut off funding for Russia’s war.
The broadcast features political experts and politicians from both parties discussing election strategies and key races.
The election is less than three weeks away, with high tensions over both domestic and foreign policy issues influencing voters.
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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will meet the EU’s Home Affairs Commissioner to discuss cooperation on migration, border control, and law enforcement. The talks include the UK possibly rejoining EU police and security databases lost after Brexit to help fight crime and manage migration better.
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Shabana Mahmood will meet EU home affairs commissioner Magnus Brunner soon.
They will discuss migration, border management, law enforcement cooperation, and counter-terrorism.
Small boat crossings of the English Channel have dropped by 43%.
The UK lost access to several EU police databases after Brexit but wants to regain access.
One important database is Eurodac, which stores asylum seeker fingerprints and facial images.
Another key system is the Schengen Information System (SIS), used to track missing persons and stolen goods.
The EU introduced new migration laws aimed at speeding asylum decisions and deportations.
Magnus Brunner said the UK’s help is crucial in fighting illegal migration and security threats.
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Senator Kevin Cramer, a Republican, agrees with others in his party who criticize President Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia and those buying Russian oil. Senator Cramer believes that giving in to Russia’s pressure may lead to more demands in the future.
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Senator Kevin Cramer is a member of the Republican Party.
He criticized the decision to waive sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil.
The sanctions were originally aimed at Russia to limit its actions internationally.
Waiving the sanctions means temporarily removing or not enforcing them.
Cramer warned that giving in to Russia’s demands could encourage further pressure.
The sanctions were part of President Trump’s administration policies.
This disagreement highlights divisions within the Republican Party over Russia policy.
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Maine Democrat Troy Jackson said he does not regret telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" after she accused his campaign of supporting a protester who interrupted their debate. The protester, from the Sunrise Movement, denied any connection to Jackson's campaign.
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During a Maine Senate debate, a protester interrupted as Susan Collins spoke.
Collins claimed the protester was linked to Troy Jackson’s campaign.
Jackson responded by telling Collins to "shut up" and said he didn’t know the protester.
The protester, a 19-year-old Bowdoin College student, said he had no coordination with Jackson’s campaign.
The protester was part of the Sunrise Movement, an environmental advocacy group supporting the Green New Deal.
Jackson apologized for past confrontations during his time in the Maine Legislature but stood by his debate response.
Collins said Jackson’s quick outburst reflected his known temper, especially toward women he disagrees with.
The election is for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine, with Collins seeking a sixth term and Jackson as her challenger.
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Mark Weinberg, who worked for three White House press secretaries during the Reagan administration, shares advice for the next White House press secretary. He reflects on the experiences and lessons from Jim Brady, Larry Speakes, and Marlin Fitzwater.
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Mark Weinberg worked with three press secretaries under President Reagan.
The press secretaries were Jim Brady, Larry Speakes, and Marlin Fitzwater.
Weinberg offers advice based on what he learned from these officials.
The advice is meant to help the next person in the White House press secretary role.
The article focuses on the experiences of the press office during the Reagan years.
Jim Brady was seriously wounded during an assassination attempt on President Reagan.
Larry Speakes acted as press secretary for a time when Brady was recovering.
Marlin Fitzwater served as press secretary later in Reagan’s administration.
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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was not hurt when gunmen fired at his vehicle in Mumbai, India. His driver and a nearby autorickshaw driver were injured. Police are investigating the attack and checking the claim that a gang was responsible.
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Gunmen shot at Tiger Shroff’s vehicle in Mumbai.
Tiger Shroff was unharmed in the attack.
His driver was injured.
A nearby autorickshaw driver was also injured.
A social media post said the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility.
Police are investigating the shooting.
Authorities are verifying if the gang’s claim is true.
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President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a new golf course at East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. The project involves the Department of the Interior and golf course designer Tom Fazio.
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President Trump made the announcement on Sunday.
The new golf course will be located at East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
The Department of the Interior is involved in the project.
Secretary Doug Burgum is overseeing the effort at the Department of the Interior.
Tom Fazio, a well-known golf course designer, is working on the plan.
The plan aims to create a world-class golf course.
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Protests have taken place in several European countries this week, including France, Albania, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Greece. These protests focus on issues like high living costs, education, housing, and workplace safety, with some turning violent and resulting in arrests and injuries.
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France has seen large protests since mid-September, starting with teacher strikes and student blockades over education conditions.
Rising energy and food prices, along with increased unemployment, have contributed to economic dissatisfaction in France.
At least 550,000 people protested in France on one day, with 1,800 arrests and over 500 injuries among police and firefighters.
Some French cities experienced looting and fires, including the destruction of a historic city hall building in Limoges.
Albania has faced anti-government protests, including high school and university students calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Protests in Albania involved clashes with police, including use of tear gas and water cannons, with 167 arrests and 132 police injured.
Spanish protests focused on affordable housing rights, while Greek refinery workers demonstrated for better workplace safety.
U.S. embassies have issued warnings to Americans in France, Albania, and Belgium due to the protests.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine trusts the United States, including its bipartisan support. However, he hopes President Donald Trump will change his decisions after approving a diesel fuel deal with Russia.
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President Zelensky spoke during an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press."
He said Ukraine has trust in the United States and its bipartisan support.
Zelensky expressed concern about a diesel fuel deal that the U.S. approved with Russia.
He hopes President Trump will reconsider or change decisions related to this deal.
The diesel deal involves selling fuel to Russia, which may affect Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Zelensky’s statements emphasize the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine.
The remarks show ongoing dialogue between Ukraine and the U.S. during sensitive political decisions.
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Israeli settlers attacked a group of European Union diplomats in the West Bank while they were visiting people picking olives near Taybeh. Reports say Israeli forces did not respond to repeated warnings about threats to the delegation.
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The attack happened in the occupied West Bank near Taybeh.
The victims were diplomats from the European Union.
They were visiting olive harvesters at the time of the attack.
Israeli settlers carried out the attack.
Israeli forces reportedly ignored warnings about the dangers facing the EU delegation.
The incident was reported by Haaretz and covered by Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine.
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A big fire broke out on Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, killing at least four service members and seriously injuring many others. The fire started in the afternoon and spread quickly due to strong winds, but the cause is still being investigated.
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The fire began around 4 p.m. local time at CFB Wainwright, a major military training base in Alberta.
Four service members have died, and dozens are seriously injured; families of the deceased have been informed.
The fire spread rapidly because of high winds, affecting parts of the base including training areas and possibly living quarters.
Emergency teams, including military and civilian firefighters, worked through the night under difficult conditions to control the fire.
The Canadian defence ministry says there is no evidence the fire was caused by terrorism.
Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton declared a disaster response due to the number of injured brought in by ambulance.
The base is located about 120 miles from Edmonton and 180 miles from Calgary and can have over 1,000 people there at one time.
The exact cause of the fire is not confirmed but may involve a gas main struck during a live firing exercise.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said immigrants from Ukraine and Sudan currently under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will keep their protection from deportation for now, even though their TPS was supposed to end soon. DHS said final decisions about these immigration programs will come later, so these immigrants can continue living and working in the U.S. for the time being.
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TPS gives immigrants from certain countries a temporary pause from deportation and allows them to work legally in the U.S.
TPS for Ukrainians was created after Russia's invasion in 2022; about 100,000 Ukrainians have TPS as of March 2025.
TPS for Sudanese immigrants dates back to the late 1990s due to ongoing conflict; about 1,800 Sudanese had TPS as of March 2025.
Their TPS protections were scheduled to expire but are now extended temporarily while DHS considers final decisions.
Under President Donald Trump’s administration, many TPS protections were ended for immigrants from more than a dozen countries.
Some TPS programs, including those for Ukrainians, Sudanese, and Salvadorans, remain active during President Trump’s second term.
TPS was created by Congress in 1990 to help people from countries experiencing war, disasters, or unsafe conditions.
The DHS emphasized that decisions about TPS will be made at the appropriate future time, but protections continue for now.
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President Trump's administration made a deal to allow more Russian diesel exports by waiving some sanctions and tariffs. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said this move encourages Russia to reduce its war on Ukraine, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia would sell the diesel anyway and the deal is a way to reduce conflict. Some Republican leaders criticized the decision, saying it helps Russia.
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President Trump waived new sanctions and tariffs on Russian diesel exports from a law he signed last month.
The deal aims to increase diesel exports to lower high fuel prices in the U.S.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the deal is a "carrot" to encourage Russia to scale back the war in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia would have sold the diesel regardless of the deal.
Ukrainian drone attacks have reduced Russian diesel exports by hitting refineries.
Some Republicans criticized the waiver, calling it irresponsible and a mistake.
The administration is avoiding extra pressure on major buyers like China and India.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the strong sanctions already placed on Russian oil companies.
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The captain of a flydubai flight was attacked by the co-pilot who tried to crash the plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv last month. The captain blocked axe blows, called for help, and pilots on board safely landed the plane after it dropped 16,000 feet in 30 seconds.
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The co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash axe while the plane was in Saudi airspace.
The attack was intended as a suicide attempt to crash the plane into Ben Gurion airport.
The captain, Smit Machchhar, defended himself and tried to open the cockpit door while calling for help.
Two other pilots on the flight helped overpower the attacker and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.
The attacker is an Omani national and was handed over to UAE authorities.
The incident led to a criminal investigation that linked the attack plan to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The captain was seriously injured but survived and was visited in the hospital by Dubai’s Crown Prince.
The plane suddenly dropped 16,000 feet in 30 seconds during the attack.
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Pope Leo XIV prayed the Sunday Angelus from the Vatican, overlooking St. Peter's Square, just days after lung surgery to remove a cancerous nodule. This is a traditional prayer said weekly by the Pope.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery recently to remove a cancerous growth from his lung.
A cancerous nodule is a small, harmful lump found in the lung.
Despite recovering, the Pope performed the Sunday Angelus prayer.
The prayer took place at the Vatican, with a view of St. Peter's Square.
The Angelus is a regular, traditional prayer said by the Pope on Sundays.
The event was covered and broadcasted by CBS News.
This demonstration shows the Pope continuing his duties after medical treatment.
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Fighting has started again in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, raising concerns about a bigger conflict. People in the city of Adigrat, near the border with Eritrea, say Ethiopian forces used drones to attack Eritrean soldiers.
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Fighting has restarted in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region.
The Tigray region is near the border with Eritrea.
Residents of Adigrat witnessed drone attacks.
Ethiopian forces targeted Eritrean troops using drones.
The recent violence could lead to a larger regional conflict.
Drone strikes are attacks carried out by remote-controlled flying devices.
The situation is tense near the Ethiopia-Eritrea border.
Local people have shared their experiences of the recent strikes.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Donald Trump’s administration has kept its promise to lower gas prices, despite the ongoing war with Iran. He spoke about this during a CNN interview, addressing earlier predictions about how soon gas prices would drop.
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Chris Wright is the Energy Secretary.
He stated that gas prices have not broken the Trump administration’s promise to lower them.
The comment came during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Earlier in the Iran conflict, there were predictions that gas prices would fall within weeks.
The war with Iran has lasted for eight months so far.
Wright’s statement responds to questions about the timing of gas price changes.
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Tom Homan, a top official in President Trump’s administration, said it is possible to take away Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s U.S. citizenship and deport her if she lied during the naturalization process. The government is investigating whether Omar or her family broke any laws while getting citizenship, and her home was recently searched by federal agents as part of this inquiry.
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Tom Homan is called President Trump’s “border czar” and spoke about Omar’s case on Fox News.
The investigation focuses on whether Omar or her family committed fraud during the citizenship process.
Omar is a naturalized citizen from Somalia and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Federal agents searched Omar’s home on October 12, which led to criticism and claims of political targeting.
Omar’s attorneys say the search was unjustified and may violate rules against influencing elections.
Homan confirmed that denaturalization (taking away citizenship) is possible but is a slow legal process.
The government is also investigating other cases of possible citizenship fraud involving foreign-born Americans.
Omar denies the accusations, including claims about her previous marriage for immigration purposes.
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A Washington Post photographer, Heidi Levine, was seriously injured by Jewish settlers in the West Bank during the olive harvest. She expressed frustration that Israel’s military seems to protect settlers more than Palestinians, and Israeli leaders have responded with mixed messages about the attacks.
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Heidi Levine, a photographer, was attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank and suffered broken vertebrae and stab wounds.
The attack happened during the olive harvest season, a sensitive time for Palestinians.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attack as "alleged," which Levine found insulting, saying he had all the evidence.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and former security officials condemned the violence and expressed shame over it.
Hundreds of Palestinians have faced attacks and damage to olive trees, which are important to their culture and livelihood.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee strongly condemned the attack on Levine, calling it an act of terror.
Former Israeli security and intelligence leaders warned that government policies may encourage settler violence.
Levine plans to return to work despite her injuries.
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