The U.S. Secret Service is seeing an increase in both internal and external threats. To address these dangers, the agency is creating new ways to protect against attacks using drones, including methods to both attack and defend from them.
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The Secret Service has noticed a big rise in threat levels in recent years.
Threats come from people inside and outside the United States.
The agency is working on technology to defend against drones.
These new drone defenses include tools to stop or fight back against drones.
The developments aim to improve safety for officials and the public.
The Secret Service is preparing for future security challenges involving drones.
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The Secret Service is developing new ways to stop threats from drones, especially groups of drones called swarms, which they have not yet fully solved. They are using technology seen in the war in Ukraine and preparing for potential attacks on places like concerts, sports events, and rallies where President Trump and others may be present.
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The Secret Service has a new multimillion-dollar program to create drone defense and attack tools.
One tool uses artificial intelligence and radar to capture enemy drones with a net.
Drone swarms are a serious and unresolved threat, especially near the White House.
The war in Ukraine has helped the agency learn how weaponized drones may be used in the U.S.
At the 2024 Army-Navy game, the Secret Service used electronic jamming to stop a drone near President Trump and Congress.
Threats against people protected by the Secret Service increased by 40% this year, with about 10,000 threats so far.
Threats come from both political sides and foreign countries like Iran, which has openly called for harm against President Trump.
The Secret Service has made internal changes after failing to stop an attack on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024.
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The U.S. Secret Service is facing a large rise in threats against the people it protects, especially President Donald Trump. The agency reported over 10,000 threat cases this year, driven in part by the internet and social media, as well as mental health challenges.
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The Secret Service was created 161 years ago, originally to fight counterfeit money but now focuses on protecting presidents and top officials.
Threats against protectees have increased by more than 40% compared to last year.
There have been 10,000 threats reported so far this year, with the year not yet over.
President Trump has faced three assassination attempts in the past two and a half years.
The rise in threats is connected to easier online access to information and social media influence.
The agency does not classify threats by political side but investigates each one thoroughly.
Mental health issues are seen as a major factor contributing to the increase in threats.
External threats have also grown, including those related to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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The news segment covers three main stories: an inside look at how the Secret Service operates, a report on violence by settlers in the West Bank, and an interview with musician Jon Batiste conducted by 60 Minutes.
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The Secret Service's operations are examined in detail.
There is reporting on violent actions by settlers in the West Bank area.
A 60 Minutes interview features musician Jon Batiste.
The news program runs for about 44 minutes.
The report is part of a series of in-depth stories on various current topics.
The West Bank is a region involved in ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
The Secret Service is a U.S. agency responsible for protecting government officials and securing important events.
Jon Batiste is a well-known musician and public figure.
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A group of seven senators from both political parties spoke out against President Donald Trump’s recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The deal would remove sanctions on Russia and allow Russian oil to enter the global market again.
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Seven senators from both parties on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee opposed the deal.
The deal would lift sanctions placed on Russia because of its actions.
U.S. law banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to stop money from going to Russia.
The senators said this law was meant to stop funding President Putin’s military actions.
The bipartisan group publicly rejected the new agreement between President Trump and President Putin.
The issue centers on whether lifting sanctions harms U.S. national interests.
The senators’ statement shows concern about allowing Russian oil back into global markets.
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CCTV footage captured a Russian strike on a residential street in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The attack hit a grocery store, killing three people and injuring 20 others, including two children.
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A Russian strike targeted a residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The attack hit a grocery store on the street.
Three people died as a result of the strike.
Twenty people were injured, including two children.
CCTV cameras recorded the moment the strike occurred.
Fires and debris were seen after the strike.
Kharkiv is a city involved in ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso expects an investigation into reports about U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle involving personal payments and possible conflicts of interest. The State Department's Office of Inspector General is also reportedly looking into these allegations, which Guilfoyle denies.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. Ambassador to Greece and an ally of President Donald Trump.
Reports claim Guilfoyle asked a Republican donor to pay $100,000 toward her credit card debt just before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Questions have been raised about her relationships with Greek business figures and her involvement in commercial projects.
The State Department's Office of Inspector General is investigating Guilfoyle and the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where Barrasso serves, will oversee any investigation.
Barrasso called the reports "troubling" and indicated an investigation is likely.
Guilfoyle denies any wrongdoing and says she followed ethics and gift-reporting rules.
The controversy has drawn bipartisan attention, including concerns from top Senate Republicans and Democrats.
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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in Mt Druitt, Sydney’s west. A 16-year-old boy was also arrested and charged with murder and accessory after the fact. Both boys were denied bail and will appear in children’s court.
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The stabbing happened in Mt Druitt, a suburb in western Sydney, on Friday evening.
The victim, a man in his 30s, died at the scene from stab wounds to his torso.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday and charged with murder, breach of bail, and robbery.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested later that day in Cabramatta and charged with murder and accessory after the fact.
Police seized several items at the scene, including a bladed weapon.
Around a dozen people were near the scene during the stabbing, and police are asking for any information or video footage.
The victim has not been formally identified but is believed to have some prior history with police.
Both accused boys were refused bail and are scheduled to appear in children’s court on Monday.
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The CBS Weekend News covered several major topics, including Hurricane Isaias moving north and Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants affecting the western U.S. The program also featured reports on violence in the West Bank, discussions on military use of AI, and interviews with political and public figures.
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Hurricane Isaias is moving north, causing dangerous weather conditions.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing rain to the western United States.
The news included live reporting about violent events involving settlers in the West Bank.
Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer, Shyam Sankar, defended the use of artificial intelligence in military operations.
Senators Barrasso and Murphy discussed issues related to Kimberly Guilfoyle and the situation with Iran.
The program featured a segment on the U.S. Secret Service’s operations.
There were interviews with people involved in politics and media, including Jon Batiste and Steve Bannon.
The news also included cultural stories and photographs from around the world.
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CCTV video released by Al Arabiya shows a missile strike by the Houthi group on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack killed at least 12 people and injured over 300.
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The strike occurred on a Saturday at Riyadh’s international airport.
The Houthis, a Yemeni armed group, carried out the attack.
At least 12 people were killed in the strike.
More than 300 people were injured.
The footage shows the exact moment the attack happened.
The video contains distressing images and warnings were issued before viewing.
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An air strike near the Sudan-Egypt border killed at least 72 gold miners, according to a Sudanese rights group. The group blamed the Egyptian military for the attack, which took place in a disputed border area rich in minerals.
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At least 72 miners died in an air strike near the Sudan-Egypt border, according to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese rights group.
The attack reportedly targeted a gold mining site in the mountainous region of Jabal al-Uqaydat.
Emergency Lawyers accused the Egyptian military of carrying out the strike inside Sudanese territory.
Egypt has not officially commented on the recent attack.
A similar air strike in June killed 23 miners in the same region; Egypt said it was targeting illegal gold mining within its own borders.
The Sudan-Egypt border is disputed, especially over the mineral-rich Halaib Triangle area.
Since April 2023, conflict in Sudan has killed more than 200,000 people and pushed many into dangerous gold mining.
Egypt considers the conflict near its border a serious security risk and has taken steps to stop illegal activities like gold mining and arms smuggling.
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer supports President Donald Trump’s plan to bring Russian diesel to the U.S. to lower fuel prices before the midterm elections. Emmer also encouraged voters to participate in the elections and defended Trump’s military actions and decisions on security matters.
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Tom Emmer is the House Majority Whip and a Republican from Minnesota.
President Trump made a deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil to lower diesel prices in the U.S.
Many experts doubt this deal will reduce fuel costs but agree it benefits Russia.
Emmer called current fuel prices—$4 for gasoline and $6 for diesel—“unacceptable.”
Emmer urged voters to turn out for the midterms, saying Republicans will maintain control of Congress.
He defended Trump’s decision not to attack Iran before the midterms.
Emmer praised Trump’s military actions as decisions no other leader took for 47 years.
On the idea of livestreaming the execution of a Fort Hood shooter, Emmer expressed trust in Trump’s judgment.
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Hurricane Simon, a strong Category 4 storm, approached Mexico’s Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta with winds of 140 mph and heavy rain. Authorities warned of dangerous flooding, mudslides, and storm surge, while evacuations and safety measures were in place for residents and tourists.
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Hurricane Simon remained just offshore but close to the Pacific coast of Mexico near Puerto Vallarta.
Winds reached up to 140 mph (220 kph), with hurricane-force winds extending 25 miles from the center.
The storm could bring 10 to 30 inches (25 to 76 cm) of rain, causing flooding and mudslides.
Mexican authorities closed coastal areas, suspended classes, and evacuated people from at-risk zones.
The governor urged residents in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Michoacan to stay sheltered until it is safe.
Local police patrolled to enforce closures and encourage people to take shelter.
Some hotels and businesses suspended operations as public transportation was stopped.
The area has experienced a strong hurricane before in 2002, leading to improved preparedness.
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Slovenia held a referendum on a government bill to expand the powers of parliamentary inquiries. The majority of voters (51%) rejected the bill, affecting Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s plans for reforms.
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The referendum decided whether to expand powers of parliamentary inquiry commissions in Slovenia.
51% voted against the bill, while 49% supported it.
The bill would have required people summoned by parliamentary inquiries to testify immediately, with limited court challenge options.
The opposition criticized the bill, saying it could force revealing sensitive information and create a "political police."
Voter turnout was 53.7%, the highest ever in a Slovenian referendum.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is a nationalist leader who supports tightening government control.
Jansa came to power after liberal ex-PM Robert Golob could not form a government despite winning the March elections.
Jansa has proposed cutting public jobs and reducing funding for rights groups, which his opponents oppose.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending $15.8 million to users of a cash advance app. Over 2 million payments are being made as part of this distribution.
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The FTC is distributing $15.8 million to users of a specific cash advance app.
More than 2 million individual payments will be sent out.
The payments are likely refunds or compensation related to the app’s services.
The FTC is a U.S. government agency that protects consumers from unfair business practices.
Users of the app should check their email for payment details.
The cash advance app refers to a financial app that provides short-term loans or advances on money.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. He believes it is important to officially acknowledge this because many European countries face similar threats from Russian interference.
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Prime Minister Burnham asked his advisers in July 2026 about Russian interference and was told it did happen.
Burnham publicly confirmed Russian interference in the Brexit vote for the first time by a UK leader.
UK intelligence agencies warn that Russian interference in British democracy is increasing.
Burnham discussed with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz links between Russia and the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Russian state media and online "troll" accounts may have influenced the EU referendum, according to a 2020 UK parliamentary report.
Russia denies meddling in other countries’ elections or votes.
Burnham wants voters in Germany and France to understand that some political events are influenced by Russia.
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Pete Buttigieg chose not to run for governor or Senate in Michigan in 2024, preferring to focus on building a national network for a possible 2028 presidential run. Instead of holding an elected office, he has campaigned across many states and supported Democratic candidates while preparing for a future White House bid.
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Buttigieg declined to run for governor or U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2024 despite encouragement from top Democrats.
He wants to spend more time with his husband and young twins.
Since leaving his role as Biden’s transportation secretary, Buttigieg has traveled to 37 states campaigning for other Democrats.
He aims to build support with Black voters in the South, where he had less success in the 2020 primary.
Buttigieg is seen as a less controversial campaigner who can help Democrats in key races.
He plans to campaign in early 2028 primary states like Michigan and Virginia before the November 3 election.
Buttigieg believes the old path to the presidency (like becoming senator or governor first) may no longer be necessary.
Some advisers say he understands well what it takes to run for president and can offer a fresh vision for the future.
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Iran says the latest U.S. offer to end the war is not good enough and warns it may attack important technology sites if fighting increases. At the same time, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a corruption trial as his political future is uncertain with elections coming soon.
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Iran’s top security official called the U.S. response to peace talks “insufficient.”
Iran demands clearer answers from the U.S. on some conditions before negotiations can progress.
Iran threatened to attack cables, data centers, and artificial intelligence (AI) facilities in the region if fighting escalates.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy said ships turning off navigation signals in the Strait of Hormuz will be seen as enemies.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is on trial for fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, accused of trading favors for political support.
Netanyahu’s former attorney general, who indicted him, testified in court to support the case.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have attacked Saudi Arabia’s main airport multiple times, killing people and causing injuries.
Gaza residents are returning to destroyed homes after Israeli strikes targeted militant sites despite a ceasefire agreement from the previous year.
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The Texas Democratic Party chair, Kendall Scudder, expressed confidence in James Talarico’s Senate campaign after Talarico recovered from the flu. Scudder said the campaign will continue strongly despite some online conspiracy theories.
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Kendall Scudder is the chair of the Texas Democratic Party.
James Talarico is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
Talarico recently had the flu but has recovered.
The Texas Democratic Party remains confident about his campaign.
Scudder mentioned that some people online are spreading false conspiracy theories.
The campaign plans to keep moving forward without letting these distractions affect them.
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President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking each other's energy systems, but Ukraine reported continued Russian strikes after his statement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the news but said attacks on energy sites, including in Kharkiv, were still happening.
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President Trump announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine without providing details.
Ukraine reported ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure even after Trump's announcement.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said drones and bombs targeted power plants, including one in Kharkiv.
Ukraine offered to stop attacking Russian energy sites if Russia stopped attacks on its energy system.
Russia has used attacks on Ukraine’s power, heat, and water supply to weaken public resistance to the war.
Zelenskyy called on President Trump to help persuade Russia to agree to stop hitting energy infrastructure.
Ukraine wants a ceasefire of 60 days to hold safe elections, but the war and legal rules make this difficult.
Zelenskyy remains president past his term until new elections can be safely held despite legal and security challenges.
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