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President Donald Trump gave large holiday cash gifts to four White House aides, as shown in newly released financial disclosures. The gifts ranged from $20,000 to $45,000 and were separate from their government salaries.
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President Trump gave $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta as holiday gifts.
Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris each earn $150,000 per year; Walt Nauta earns $175,000 annually.
These cash gifts were listed in the aides’ annual financial disclosures published by the White House.
A White House official said Trump often gives Christmas gifts to people close to him, both in government and private work.
The gifts are not related to the aides’ official government duties and are allowed under legal and ethical rules.
Natalie Harp is regularly with President Trump and helps by printing media coverage and social media posts.
Margo Martin worked with Trump during his first term, followed him to Florida after 2020, and returned to the White House after his 2024 win.
Walt Nauta was previously charged alongside Trump in a case about classified documents but the charges were dismissed in 2024.
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that a large food bank in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs donated through a legal settlement with three big egg producers. This donation is part of an ongoing effort to help food banks in multiple cities across the state.
Key Facts
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is a Democrat.
The donation comes from an antitrust settlement with three major egg producers.
The Charlotte food bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, received 270,000 eggs.
Food banks in Raleigh and Winston-Salem have already received egg donations.
The settlement aims to provide food support through these egg donations to several food banks.
This action is part of the state’s efforts to address food insecurity using legal settlements.
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Missouri House candidate Bekki Brewer deleted a photo showing her next to an “8647” sign after it sparked claims that it promoted violence against President Donald Trump. Brewer said the sign referred to the 25th Amendment, which deals with removing a president unable to serve, and stated she does not support political violence.
Key Facts
Bekki Brewer is running for Missouri House District 44 as a Democrat.
A photo of Brewer standing beside a man holding an “8647” sign went viral online.
The “8647” phrase combines “86” (slang for getting rid of) and “47,” Trump’s number as the 47th president.
Some people say the sign calls for violence against President Trump, but Brewer says it refers to the 25th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment allows the removal of a president who cannot do their job.
Brewer deleted the photo and said she does not support political violence.
The “8647” slogan has attracted federal investigation, including incidents at the National Mall and the Texas State Fair.
Brewer plans to speak at a community event and wants to focus on local issues rather than the controversy.
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A recent poll shows Democrat Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are close in the race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat, with Flanagan slightly ahead. The contest is competitive as both candidates prepare for the November midterm election to replace Democratic Senator Tina Smith.
Key Facts
The poll was conducted from August 31 to September 2 with 1,201 likely voters and has a 3 percent margin of error.
Flanagan leads Tafoya 44% to 42%, with 4% supporting other candidates and 8% undecided.
The Senate seat is open because Democratic Senator Tina Smith is leaving.
Flanagan is Minnesota’s current lieutenant governor and won the Democratic nomination by defeating Representative Angie Craig.
Tafoya is a former NFL sideline reporter and the Republican nominee.
The race is considered competitive and is rated as likely Democratic by The Cook Political Report.
The poll was done by TIPP/League of American Workers, a conservative group led by a former Trump adviser.
Both candidates' campaigns criticized each other, highlighting their different political positions and records.
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President Donald Trump signed orders to ban the sale of Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles, and many types of alcohol in the United States. This ban starts on September 29 and is part of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
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President Trump signed executive orders to ban certain Canadian goods in the U.S.
The banned items include dairy products, motor vehicles, and many alcoholic drinks.
The ban will begin on September 29.
The action follows Canadian tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods.
This is part of a continuing trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada.
The bans target products coming from Canada into the U.S. market.
The measures are intended as retaliation for Canadian trade actions.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, ended in a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict. One juror had doubts about her guilt but refused to find her not guilty by reason of insanity.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is accused of murdering her three children in January 2023.
She admitted to killing them but claimed she had a mental illness at the time.
The jury could not decide on a verdict after deliberating.
One juror expressed reasonable doubt but would not agree to acquit Clancy based on insanity.
The jury foreperson said evidence showed Clancy loved her children and may have had a mental break.
The judge declared a mistrial due to the deadlocked jury.
Clancy is currently held in a psychiatric hospital.
A new court hearing is scheduled for 29 September, with no decision yet on a retrial.
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Corie Walsh, a 40-year-old Illinois mother, has been charged with the first-degree murder of her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh. She was denied release and remains in custody after a court hearing where evidence showed she killed her son and posed a threat to others in the home.
Key Facts
Corie Walsh faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of her 2-year-old son on September 1, 2026.
Police found Barrett unresponsive in the home’s basement; a neighbor was performing CPR when officers arrived.
Walsh allegedly told officers she killed her son because she believed he was the "devil" and the "Antichrist."
Walsh was found upstairs with a knife and told the neighbor she was trying to kill herself.
An 8-month-old infant was found unsupervised in the home but was unharmed.
Walsh’s lawyers say she was experiencing a psychotic episode during the incident.
Walsh is represented by attorneys Robert Kerr and Andrea Lyon, who previously defended Casey Anthony.
Walsh’s husband and three other children were not injured and were attending Barrett’s funeral during the court hearing.
Walsh was discussing the Lindsay Clancy case in text messages hours before Barrett’s death; Clancy is charged in the deaths of her three children.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration released over 170,000 pages of records about how the 9/11 attacks affected air quality and public health. The documents show city officials knew the air was toxic but told people it was safe to breathe.
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The city released more than 170,000 pages of municipal records on air quality after the 9/11 attacks.
The release was made through an online portal for public access.
The records include an internal memo discussing the city’s potential legal responsibility for air pollution effects.
The documents reveal that New York City officials, including former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, knew the air was dangerous.
Officials gave false public assurances that it was safe to breathe the air near Ground Zero.
The release came after the settlement of lawsuits by 9/11 Health Watch demanding access to these records.
The release happens shortly before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
City leaders and advocates said this is the first time such information has been made available after being withheld for 25 years.
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The Trump administration announced it will ban imports of certain Canadian motorcycles, dairy products, and most alcohol starting September 29. This move is part of ongoing trade tensions and follows Canada's tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.
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The U.S. will ban most Canadian alcohol, motorcycles, whey, molasses, and non-alcoholic beer starting September 29.
Canada recently imposed tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
President Donald Trump signed proclamations to enforce these bans and additional tariffs.
The U.S. will add a 50% tariff on Canadian cheese, steel, aluminum, and bamboo furniture starting the following Tuesday.
Some existing tariffs on products like toilet paper, cement, and fishing rod parts have been removed after further review.
The trade conflict involves accusations from both sides: the U.S. claims unfair Canadian trade practices, while Canada calls the U.S. demands unreasonable.
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John E. Sununu won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary and will run against Democrat Chris Pappas in the general election. President Donald Trump supported Sununu despite past criticism, and this race is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
Key Facts
John E. Sununu, a former senator, won the Republican primary in New Hampshire.
Sununu served one Senate term from 2003 to 2009.
Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary and will face Sununu in the general election.
President Trump endorsed Sununu earlier this year, even though Sununu has criticized Trump before.
Sununu has disagreed with some Trump policies, like tariffs and military action in Iran.
New Hampshire is seen as an important state for control of the U.S. Senate.
Republicans have not won a New Hampshire Senate race since 2010, when Kelly Ayotte won.
The race will be closely watched because Democrats want to take control of the Senate.
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Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, a Republican, will compete in November for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat. Both candidates won their primary elections, making this race important as Republicans try to gain more seats in the Senate.
Key Facts
Chris Pappas is a Democratic member of the House of Representatives.
John E. Sununu is a former Republican senator.
They each won their party’s primary races in New Hampshire.
The Senate seat is currently open, meaning no incumbent is running.
Republicans see this race as a good chance to gain a Senate seat.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010.
The election will take place in November 2024.
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Veterans and families have raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. They argue the project could disturb the sacred burial ground and block important views, while the Trump administration says the arch honors veterans and will start construction soon.
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President Trump plans to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
The arch is intended to honor veterans and includes an observation deck.
Veterans groups and Gold Star families oppose the project, worried it will disrupt the cemetery and overlooks funeral services.
Retired Army Major General Paul Eaton said the arch’s placement disrupts the view between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery.
Excavation work was announced to begin within two weeks by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
A lawsuit was filed by Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian to stop construction, citing lack of congressional approval.
Democratic Representative Chellie Pingree asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to file a lawsuit to block the project, saying Congress has not approved or funded it.
President Trump claims the arch was approved 100 years ago and says it honors veterans.
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A Maryland Republican lawmaker, Ryan Nawrocki, is proposing a state registry to track people who repeatedly occupy homes without permission, similar to a sex offender registry. This idea follows cases where squatters used fake leases to stay in properties, and new laws are being introduced to address such fraud and organized squatting.
Key Facts
Ryan Nawrocki, a state delegate in Maryland, wants a registry for repeat squatters, like sex offender databases.
Squatting means living in a property without the owner's consent or legal right.
The proposed registry would only track people who repeatedly squat, helping police and owners identify them.
A recent case involved Germarcco Dante Trayham, accused of squatting with forged leases on multiple properties.
Maryland passed new laws to punish people who create fake leases to commit squatting, effective October 2024.
Nawrocki introduced a bill to make organized squatting a crime, but it did not pass.
Squatting is a growing problem due to high housing costs, vacant homes, and slow eviction processes.
Other states like Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee have passed laws to speed up removing squatters and protect property owners.
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John Sununu and Chris Pappas won their primary races and will compete for the open U.S. Senate seat from New Hampshire this November. The seat became available after Senator Jeanne Shaheen decided not to run again and endorsed Pappas.
Key Facts
John Sununu, a Republican, served in both the House and Senate representing New Hampshire.
Chris Pappas, a Democrat, is currently a U.S. House member from New Hampshire and is endorsed by Senator Shaheen.
Sununu defeated former Senator Scott Brown in the GOP primary.
Pappas won against Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010.
Republicans have held the governor’s office in New Hampshire since 2017.
Control of the Senate could be affected by this race, as Democrats need to win four seats to take control.
The race is expected to be highly competitive.
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Anthony DiLorenzo, chosen by President Trump, is expected to win the Republican primary for an open U.S. House seat in New Hampshire. He beat Hollie Noveletsky and will move on to the general election, which could be important for who controls the House of Representatives.
Key Facts
Anthony DiLorenzo is President Trump’s pick for the House seat.
The seat is open, meaning no current representative is running.
DiLorenzo won the GOP (Republican) primary in New Hampshire.
He defeated Hollie Noveletsky, who is a military veteran and businesswoman.
The general election race is seen as important for control of the U.S. House.
Decision Desk HQ projected DiLorenzo as the primary winner.
The race is in New Hampshire.
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A judge raised the cash bond to $10 million for Barry Morphew, a man charged with killing his wife, after officials said he broke rules by fleeing from a crash near the airport. Morphew had been allowed out on bond but was arrested again recently and faces trial next summer for the death of his wife, who disappeared in 2020.
Key Facts
Barry Morphew was charged with killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared in 2020.
Suzanne Morphew’s skeletal remains were found in 2023 in southern Colorado.
Morphew had been released on a $3 million bond but was required to stay home and wear a GPS monitor.
He fled the scene of a crash after picking up his daughter at the airport, violating his bond conditions.
A judge increased his bond to $10 million cash only, meaning he must pay the full amount to be released.
Prosecutors say Morphew could have escaped the country easily after breaking bond rules.
Suzanne’s remains showed no trauma but had drug traces used to sedate wildlife; Morphew was the only authorized person nearby to use those drugs.
Morphew pleads not guilty and is set to go to trial next summer.
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Congressman Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. He will face former Senator John E. Sununu, who is supported by President Donald Trump, in the general election.
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Chris Pappas, a centrist Democrat, defeated Karishma Manzur in the New Hampshire Senate primary.
The seat is open because Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring after three terms.
Pappas has served in the U.S. House since 2019 and has support from Democratic leaders and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pappas’s family owns a famous local restaurant called the Puritan Backroom in Manchester.
The competition involved debate over support for Israel, with Manzur criticizing Pappas’s donations linked to pro-Israel groups.
Pappas supports U.S. aid to Israel but expressed concerns about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In the general election, Pappas will run against John E. Sununu, a Republican and former senator endorsed by President Donald Trump.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010 but Republicans control the state legislature.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri's request to stop a Missouri Supreme Court decision that blocks the state from using a new voting map for the House of Representatives. The new map was designed to give an advantage to the Republican Party.
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Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Missouri Supreme Court ruling.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled against the use of a new congressional map.
The new map was drawn to favor Republican candidates.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Missouri's emergency request.
This decision means Missouri cannot use the new map for upcoming elections.
The case relates to how voting districts are drawn for Congress seats.
The story was reported by CBS News and their White House correspondent Aaron Navarro.
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A man named Patrick Havas was arrested after he rushed toward Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton during a campaign event. The prosecutor said Havas wanted to ask questions and did not threaten anyone, but he was charged with assault and other offenses after knocking down two people in the crowd.
Key Facts
Patrick Havas, 38, charged towards Dr. Amy Acton at a fair in Canfield, Ohio.
Havas had two handguns, a taser, and brass knuckles but did not show or use them.
He knocked down two individuals before being stopped by state troopers protecting Acton.
Havas pleaded not guilty to two assault counts, disorderly conduct, and inducing panic.
Authorities found no threatening messages on Havas’ cellphone after a full search.
Video shows Havas entering the tent, calling Acton’s name, and recording the event.
Acton is a Democrat, a physician, and former Ohio public health director running for governor.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking the public for any additional video footage.
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Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, a Republican, are expected to compete for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire. Pappas won the Democratic primary against several candidates, while Sununu won the Republican primary.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, is retiring.
Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary to run for her Senate seat.
Pappas defeated four other Democrats, including Karishma Manzur.
John E. Sununu, a former Republican senator, won the Republican primary.
Pappas and Sununu will compete in the general election for the Senate seat.
The race is in New Hampshire, often called the Granite State.
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