The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case about whether records from a government group called DOGE can be accessed by the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The case involves a dispute between a nonprofit group wanting the records and the Trump administration, which says DOGE is a presidential advisory group not covered by FOIA.
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DOGE stands for the Department of Government Efficiency, created early in President Trump’s second term.
Elon Musk led DOGE, which aimed to cut unnecessary federal spending.
Critics worry DOGE may have cut important programs like social services and environmental protections.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed FOIA requests for DOGE records.
The Trump administration argues DOGE is an advisory body exempt from FOIA, not a federal agency.
Lower courts initially allowed CREW’s discovery requests but were later told by the Supreme Court to reconsider.
The Supreme Court will now decide if broad discovery (gathering evidence) should be allowed to determine if FOIA applies to DOGE.
The Department of Justice says allowing discovery before deciding FOIA’s applicability raises separation-of-powers issues, meaning courts should not interfere too much with the President’s executive office.
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President Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned after allegations of improper behavior. The White House had asked her to leave, and she said she will defend herself against the claims.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle served as President Trump's ambassador to Greece.
She resigned from her position on Tuesday.
The resignation followed serious allegations of improper and possibly illegal conduct.
The White House requested her resignation.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said Guilfoyle was a valuable team member and wished her well.
Guilfoyle stated she will "vigorously defend" herself against the allegations.
The issue was raised during Zacharia’s first press briefing.
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Several well-known Texas country music artists, including Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, and The Chicks, have publicly supported Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in his race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. These endorsements highlight the cultural importance of country music in Texas and its potential influence in the election.
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Kacey Musgraves hosted James Talarico at her Dallas concert and publicly supported him.
Willie Nelson, a 93-year-old country music legend, endorsed Talarico in a campaign video.
The Chicks, a prominent Texas band, showed support by wearing shirts supporting Talarico.
Talarico aims to become the first Democratic U.S. Senator from Texas since 1988.
No major Texas country music stars have publicly endorsed Ken Paxton.
Cultural experts say country music is popular across different social groups in Texas.
Some Republicans, like Senator Ted Cruz and Kristi Noem, criticized the endorsements.
Noem publicly supported Ken Paxton and expressed a preference for another musician over Musgraves.
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Two recent deaths reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be connected to Retatrutide, an unapproved weight-loss drug that has become popular on social media. CBS News investigated the possible risks related to this black market weight-loss drug.
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Retatrutide is not approved by the FDA.
The drug is being used for weight loss and has gained attention on social media platforms.
Two recent deaths were reported that could be linked to this drug.
The FDA is aware of the reported deaths and potential risks.
CBS News conducted an investigation into the drug and its dangers.
Black market drugs like Retatrutide can carry health risks because they are not regulated.
Using unapproved medicines can lead to serious health complications.
Public health officials warn against using weight-loss drugs without proper approval and medical advice.
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A group of bipartisan U.S. senators asked President Trump to cancel a recent deal with Russia that allows Russian diesel to enter global markets by waiving sanctions on Russia's energy sector. The senators argued this deal harms U.S. security, does not help lower fuel prices significantly, and could fund Russia’s ongoing war efforts against Ukraine.
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President Trump made a deal with Russian President Putin to release 300,000 tons of Russian diesel immediately, with more to follow.
The U.S. Treasury Department temporarily waived sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to allow this diesel supply.
A dozen senators, including six Republicans and six Democrats, opposed the deal in a letter to President Trump.
Senators said the deal risks funding Russia’s war in Ukraine and strengthens its ties with China, Iran, and North Korea.
The senators supported using economic pressure on Russia to help end the war on fair terms while protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Congress recently passed new sanctions on Russia, which President Trump signed into law.
The senators urged the president to cancel the diesel deal and maintain U.S. leadership against tyranny.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle announced she is resigning as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. Her resignation comes after an associate said she asked him to send $100,000 to her American Express account.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle was the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
She said she is resigning from her ambassador position.
An associate claimed Guilfoyle asked him to wire $100,000 to her credit card account.
The credit card mentioned is American Express.
The resignation was announced publicly through CBS News.
This event is part of current U.S. political news.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, launched attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, killing at least 20 people including one American. President Donald Trump faces a difficult decision about whether to order U.S. military action to support Saudi Arabia amid concerns about regional stability and rising oil prices.
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The Houthis attacked Saudi airports, killing 20 people, including an American citizen.
Saudi Arabia has been fighting the Houthis in Yemen for over 10 years.
The U.S. has not yet decided whether to join Saudi military actions against the Houthis.
President Trump previously declined Saudi requests for U.S. airstrikes against the Houthis.
The recent American death might increase pressure on President Trump to respond militarily.
The Houthis control parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, threatening important shipping routes.
Disruptions in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait could push oil prices higher.
U.S. involvement could both escalate tensions in the region and affect global energy supplies.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal to release Russian diesel fuel onto the global and U.S. markets, aiming to lower high fuel prices. The deal has faced criticism from U.S. lawmakers and Ukraine’s president, who say it helps Russia’s economy and war efforts against Ukraine.
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President Trump announced that Russia will release an initial 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the market, followed by an additional 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes later.
The diesel deal is intended to help ease high fuel prices in the U.S. and globally.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal “absolutely terrible” and a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The deal came shortly after President Trump signed a sanctions package targeting Russia’s war funding.
Some experts estimate the deal may give Russia between $400 million and $4 billion in revenue over six months.
Russia spends over one-third of its government budget on defense, which is nearly $202 billion in 2027.
Analysts say the money from the diesel deal is small compared to Russia’s overall military spending.
Russia’s diesel production has dropped nearly 30% due to Ukrainian attacks on refineries.
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Israeli forces carried out raids on several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Ramallah, which is in the occupied West Bank. At the same time, Palestinians are being forced to leave their homes in the Negev and parts of the West Bank.
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Israeli forces raided multiple NGOs in Ramallah.
Ramallah is located in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinians are facing forced displacement from their homes.
The displacement is occurring in the Negev area and in the West Bank.
The events were reported by journalist Mohammad Saleh for Al Jazeera.
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Kroger, a grocery store chain, announced it will lay off 3,000 corporate workers over the next three years. The company plans to use more artificial intelligence to make its work more efficient.
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Kroger is a large grocery store chain.
It will reduce 3,000 corporate jobs in the next three years.
The layoffs are linked to using more artificial intelligence (AI).
AI is technology that helps automate tasks and improve operations.
Kroger is aiming to make its business processes smoother and faster with AI.
The job cuts will happen gradually over three years.
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Kelly Clarkson had a disagreement with a Brooklyn store, Art of Play, over a $15,000 mechanical bird. The store said the bird on display was not for sale, but a similar item owned by an artist in another city was, leading to confusion and a public dispute.
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Kelly Clarkson saw a $15,000 price tag on a mechanical singing and dancing bird called "Molly" at Art of Play in Brooklyn.
She said a staff member suggested buying a different, comparable item instead, which made her feel patronized.
Art of Play said Molly is attached to the wall and not for sale; the $15,000 price was for a similar automaton owned by artist Bliss Kolb in Seattle.
The store shared its version of events on Instagram, leading to a public argument on social media.
Business experts say clear communication about products and good customer service are important for stores’ reputation and sales.
Clarkson has around 8 million social media followers; the store has about 170,000, so her complaint reached many more people.
The store gained some new followers after the dispute, but it is unclear if the controversy helped or hurt the business financially.
Experts warn that celebrity complaints can cause big damage to small businesses but also say public accusations can hurt the celebrity’s own reputation.
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Drivers in Bali, Indonesia, are waiting in long lines because there is not enough subsidized fuel called Pertalite. The fuel shortage began Sunday, and supplies only arrived two days later, causing problems for people who depend on motorbikes to get around and work.
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Bali is experiencing long queues of drivers waiting for fuel.
The fuel affected is Pertalite, a type of subsidized fuel in Indonesia.
The shortage was first reported on Sunday.
New fuel supplies arrived two days after the shortage started.
Many people in Bali rely on motorbikes for transportation and jobs.
The shortage has disrupted daily activities for residents on the island.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a museum showing a long-range missile called the Hwasong-20, which can reach the U.S. mainland. The missile may carry several warheads and is seen as a powerful but not very accurate weapon. North Korea recently tested other missiles, raising concerns among the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
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Kim Jong Un opened the Defence Revolution Museum, displaying the Hwasong-20 missile.
The Hwasong-20 is a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of striking the U.S.
It may have multiple warheads that can hit different targets at once.
Experts believe the missile is powerful but not very precise.
North Korea has tested other ICBMs like the Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18, which are operational now.
The U.S. defense officials say North Korea’s missiles can threaten South Korea, Japan, and the U.S.
United Nations sanctions have not stopped North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests.
North Korea launched a new tactical ballistic missile recently, which South Korea detected traveling about 900 kilometers.
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A new poll by AP-NORC shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump profits from the presidency in ways that are unethical or illegal. Over half say he focuses more on his personal money than on the country's well-being or on people like them.
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About 60% of U.S. adults think President Trump is either illegally profiting or acting unethically from his time in office.
Only around 20% believe he is not doing anything wrong.
Roughly 20% of people say they do not have enough information to judge.
Over half of Americans say President Trump prioritizes his personal financial interests "a lot."
About 25% say he prioritizes the country as a whole to the same degree.
Only about 10% feel he focuses "a lot" on people like themselves.
President Trump’s family business is making record money from new ventures linked to his policies.
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President Donald Trump has ended his relationship with Kimberly Guilfoyle amid a growing scandal. The news also mentions an upcoming second debate in Iowa and other political topics.
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President Trump has parted ways with Kimberly Guilfoyle.
This change comes as a scandal unfolds involving Guilfoyle.
The second debate in Iowa is scheduled soon.
The article briefly references a clash in Alaska related to a Russian deal.
The discussion includes a matchup between Hinson and Turek.
The article is written by Joshua Feldstein and Steff Danielle Thomas, filling in for another writer.
The news is delivered as part of a daily update that covers political and current events.
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The U.S. is concentrating on advanced AI research. Meanwhile, China is growing stronger in developing countries by offering cheaper, easy-to-use AI models and cloud services. This trend could affect the U.S. economy and safety in the future.
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The U.S. focuses on cutting-edge AI technology.
China targets developing countries, often called the Global South.
China provides affordable AI models with open access to their technology.
China also offers cloud computing infrastructure to these countries.
This approach helps China gain influence and business in new markets.
The shift could create risks for U.S. economic interests.
There are also concerns about national security because of this AI competition.
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Water bills in the United States have gone up by 62% from 2015 to 2025, which is faster than both inflation and grocery prices. A report by Food & Water Watch shows that water costs vary widely by state and are higher in systems owned by private companies compared to public ones.
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Water bills increased 62% between 2015 and 2025, faster than inflation and grocery prices.
The average household water bill in 2025 was $531, with some places charging as low as $133 and others as high as $1,416.
West Virginia has the highest average water bills, around $1,383, influenced by fewer customers and high costs for system upgrades.
The most expensive 10 states for water bills include West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Oregon, and California.
Private water companies charge about $329 more per household than publicly owned water systems.
Some private water systems increased rates by over 90% to more than 160% in the last decade.
The report calls for government action to support public water systems and control price increases.
Investments in fixing old water infrastructure have also contributed to rising costs.
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Apple introduced a new smart home device called HomeView, which has a 7-inch screen and uses upgraded Siri AI to help control home gadgets like doorbells and thermostats. The device will start shipping next month but will not be sold in the European Union because Siri AI is not available there due to rules. Apple also updated its HomePod speaker, Apple TV, and added new accessories from LG and Schneider Electric.
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HomeView is a new Apple smart home device with a 7-inch screen and face recognition.
It will cost $299 and start shipping in November, with preorders starting immediately.
The device helps control smart home products such as smart locks, doorbells, and thermostats.
HomeView uses an upgraded Siri AI that can give more helpful, personalized answers using data from the user’s iPhone.
The new smart home products include devices from LG and Schneider Electric, designed with Apple’s help.
Apple won’t sell the HomeView device in the European Union because updated Siri AI isn’t allowed there under EU laws.
Apple’s Home app has been managing smart devices since 2016, including HomePod speakers since 2018.
Apple faces competition from Amazon, Google, and AI companies like OpenAI in the smart home market.
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Iran has increased efforts to target military sites in the United Kingdom. The recent suspected attack on a U.S.-operated air base is part of a wider series of attempts by Iran, according to the leader of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency.
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Iran is trying more often to hit UK military locations.
A suspected Iran-linked attack on a U.S. air base in the UK happened last month.
The plot is part of a larger pattern of threats from Tehran.
British military sites, intelligence centers, and secure targets are especially at risk.
MI5, the UK’s domestic intelligence service, is closely monitoring these threats.
The UK government is increasing security at vulnerable military and intelligence locations.
Iran denies involvement but is accused of seeking to harm Western interests in the UK.
This situation reflects rising tensions between Iran and Western countries.
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A new Gallup poll shows that only about one-third of Americans trust the federal government, the lowest level in decades. Trust is low across all branches—executive, legislative, and judicial—and has declined among Republicans, Democrats, and independents just weeks before the midterm elections.
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Only 33% of Americans trust the executive branch, the lowest since the Watergate era in 1974.
Trust in the legislative branch is even lower, at 28%.
The judicial branch has the highest trust but still at a low 46%.
Trust in how the government handles international problems dropped sharply from 45% to 33% in one year.
Public trust has been declining steadily for 20 years and has reached record lows this year.
Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House (218-214) ahead of the November 3 midterms.
Trust in government falls across all political groups, including Republicans, Democrats, and independents, with independents reporting historic low levels of trust.
The White House highlighted President Trump’s efforts to reduce government fraud as a response to the trust issues reported.
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