President Donald Trump announced plans to close the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., for 15 months to renovate and improve it. A federal judge has temporarily stopped the renovation work due to ongoing legal challenges and concerns over tree removal without proper notice.
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President Trump plans to close the East Potomac Golf Course near the White House starting November 15.
The closure will last around 15 months for renovation and redevelopment.
The golf course is a historic public facility in Washington, D.C.
Renovation plans face a court challenge from plaintiffs opposing the project.
A federal judge recently ordered a temporary stop to the work until at least October 26.
The judge criticized the Trump administration for removing many trees over a holiday weekend with little notice to the court or opponents.
President Trump shared his plans on social media but did not mention the legal fight.
The redesign aims to make the golf course one of the best in the world, according to Trump’s announcement.
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President Barack Obama spoke out about a federal criminal investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. He criticized the Trump administration, saying the investigation was politically motivated and aimed at harming Omar.
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The investigation is a federal criminal case regarding immigration fraud accusations against Rep. Ilhan Omar.
President Obama commented on the case through a post on the social platform X.
Obama said the probe seemed targeted to remove Omar’s U.S. citizenship.
The investigation is happening under the Trump administration.
Ilhan Omar is a Democratic representative from Minnesota.
Obama expressed concern that the case is a political attack on a government opponent.
The post sparked attention about the use of government power in politics.
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Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Council member and Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, was arrested after a car crash involving alleged drunk driving. His running mate, gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, urged Oliver to suspend his campaign following the incident.
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The crash happened around 11:40 p.m. on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford.
Oliver’s SUV flipped over and hit five parked cars, with two heavily damaged.
Oliver was taken to the hospital and later arrested for drunk driving, negligent driving, speeding, and lane violations.
Mike Minogue, running for governor with Oliver, called for Oliver to stop his campaign and focus on his family.
Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, said they are waiting for more information.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell requested that Oliver publicly explain the situation.
Oliver and Minogue are the Republican candidates challenging the current Democratic governor and lieutenant governor.
The election is scheduled for November 3.
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Voters in Alaska, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Maine are concerned about high fuel prices and the economy as they prepare to vote in the 2026 midterm elections on November 3. Many see the election as a way to judge President Donald Trump’s performance, especially regarding the Iran war, which is linked to higher energy costs.
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Fuel prices in Alaska have reached as high as $24 per gallon in some areas, with rural areas paying nearly $9 per gallon.
Experts say the war with Iran has slowed oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fuel costs.
President Donald Trump campaigned in Alaska to support Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who is running for reelection.
Democrats hope to capture several Senate seats, including Sullivan’s, to gain control of the Senate.
President Trump defended the Iran war, saying it will end soon and prices will drop afterward.
Polls show President Trump’s approval rating has fallen, with 52% of Americans strongly disapproving of him.
Some voters, like retired Army Major Josh York, have voted for Trump before but are reconsidering because of economic concerns.
In Iowa, rising diesel prices are hitting farmers hard, increasing the cost of running their equipment and transporting goods.
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Representative Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill called the Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act. The bill would stop federal funds from being used to buy or maintain automated surveillance systems like license plate readers and facial recognition cameras, and require removal of existing equipment bought with federal money.
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The bill aims to ban federal money for surveillance technology such as automatic license plate readers, biometric systems, and facial recognition.
Existing systems purchased with federal funds must be removed within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
Surveillance data covered by the bill must be deleted permanently within 7 days after enactment.
Data collected unlawfully under this bill would not be allowed in court or official hearings.
State and local governments applying for certain federal policing grants must certify they do not use these automated surveillance systems.
The bill was introduced alongside several Democratic Representatives including Sylvia Garcia, Ilhan Omar, and others.
The bill is referred to the House committees on Oversight and Government Reform and the Judiciary for review.
Representative Tlaib expressed concerns that such surveillance technology could be misused and violate privacy and free speech rights.
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Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon discussed her platform during a TV interview. She supports Medicare for all, rent control, a higher minimum wage, abolishing ICE, and taxing billionaires. She criticized her Republican opponent for supporting President Trump’s policies and for conflicts of interest.
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Angie Nixon is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Florida.
She identifies as a progressive and joined the Democratic Socialists of America in June 2026.
Nixon supports Medicare for all, national rent stabilization, raising the minimum wage, abolishing ICE, and a 5% wealth tax on billionaires.
She accused her Republican opponent, Ashley Moody, of insider stock trading linked to her committee roles.
Nixon said Moody supports President Donald Trump’s deportation policies and related actions.
Nixon’s campaign had a rally with over 4,000 attendees, including in Republican-leaning areas.
Nixon’s campaign raised $2 million more than her opponent in the last fundraising quarter.
Nixon expressed frustration that the Democratic Party has not given her more support in the campaign.
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The U.S. Army plans to reinstall a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in 2027, nearly three years after it was removed following a congressional order. The bronze sculpture will be restored and placed on its original granite base with added historical information for visitors.
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The Confederate memorial was removed from Arlington National Cemetery in December 2023 following a law requiring removal of Confederate monuments from military sites.
The bronze sculpture remains will be returned to Section 16 of the cemetery, where many Confederate soldiers are buried.
The memorial’s granite base stayed in place during removal, and the Army will not rebuild the entire monument from scratch.
The restoration plans were presented to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which advises on federal designs in Washington, D.C.
The memorial was originally installed in 1914, created by Moses Jacob Ezekiel, a Confederate veteran and sculptor.
The figure represents the South and includes images of enslaved Black people, which has led to criticism about romanticizing the Confederacy.
The decision to reinstall the memorial follows a policy shift under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The Army will add interpretive materials to explain the memorial’s historical context for visitors.
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President Barack Obama criticized the Trump administration for investigating Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar over claims about her citizenship. Obama called the federal raid on Omar’s home an attempt to intimidate her and warned this approach could threaten others in the future.
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President Obama spoke out against the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Omar is accused of possibly using false information to get U.S. citizenship when she was a teenager.
Federal agents raided Omar’s home and took her phone as part of the inquiry.
Omar came to the U.S. from Somalia in 1995 and became a citizen through her father’s naturalization in 2000.
The investigation focuses on whether Omar was older than 17 at the time, which would affect her automatic citizenship.
A similar review in 2019 found no strong evidence to continue the investigation.
Omar says the investigation is a political attack meant to punish her for criticizing President Trump.
Democrats describe the investigation as misuse of power, especially close to an election.
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Former Vice President Pence urged President Trump to bring back sanctions on Russia. He criticized President Trump’s recent deal with President Vladimir Putin on diesel fuel during Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Pence spoke out on Sunday regarding U.S. policy toward Russia.
He called for restoring sanctions that had been lifted or waived.
The sanctions target Russia because of its ongoing war in Ukraine.
Pence criticized a diesel fuel agreement made between President Trump and President Putin.
He referenced the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham in his argument against easing pressure on Russia.
The article highlights a disagreement within U.S. political leaders on how to handle Russia.
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The United States has over 4,000 measles cases, with the number doubling recently. Health experts say that the messages from federal health leaders about measles have been unclear or confusing, which may have made the situation worse.
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Measles outbreaks are growing across many parts of the U.S.
More than 4,000 measles cases have been reported so far.
The number of cases has doubled in a short time.
The government is giving money to state and local health departments to fight measles.
Experts say federal health leaders have not communicated clearly about the outbreaks.
Some of the public messages may have caused confusion or harm.
Better, clearer communication is needed from top health officials to help control the outbreaks.
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Many U.S. states tried to stop changing their clocks for daylight saving time this year. Lawmakers introduced laws to keep the same time all year, but not all states succeeded.
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Several states attempted to avoid moving clocks forward or backward.
These changes relate to daylight saving time, which shifts clocks twice a year.
The goal was to keep one consistent time year-round.
Each state has to pass its own laws to change how it handles time.
Changing daylight saving time practices requires approval at the state level.
Not all states managed to make the change in 2024.
The effort shows ongoing debate on the usefulness of daylight saving time.
Federal approval is also needed for permanent changes, limiting state actions.
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A woman’s water broke at 18 weeks of pregnancy, a condition called Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PPROM), which usually has a low chance of the baby surviving. Despite doctors advising her to terminate the pregnancy due to health risks, she chose to continue, and her daughter was born at 30 weeks, spending over 100 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
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The woman’s water broke prematurely at 18 weeks and 5 days.
PPROM means the amniotic sac breaks early, before labor and before 37 weeks.
Doctors initially advised termination because the baby was not likely to survive before 24 weeks (viability).
She refused treatment to induce labor with Pitocin to try to keep the baby longer.
She remained on bed rest in the hospital for over 70 days after the membranes ruptured.
At 30 weeks, her placenta started detaching, and doctors decided to deliver the baby for safety.
Her daughter, named Sonora, had only a 5% chance of being born alive but survived.
Sonora spent 114 days in the NICU on a respirator to support her breathing after birth.
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Rep. Mike Turner, a Republican from Ohio, discussed his approach to politics during an interview on "Face the Nation" on October 18, 2026. He emphasized his independent agenda while supporting President Trump, and highlighted the importance of voter turnout in upcoming elections. Turner also responded to concerns about government corruption and defended Congress’s role in addressing issues related to the Trump administration.
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Mike Turner is a Republican Congressman from Ohio.
Ohio is a reliably Republican state, but other states like Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, and Maine have competitive races.
Some Republican candidates are distancing themselves from President Trump on certain issues.
Turner was endorsed by President Trump and attended a rally with him.
Turner says he neither strictly follows nor distances himself from President Trump, focusing on his own agenda.
He stressed the importance of voting in every race and increasing voter turnout.
Polls show many Americans are concerned about government corruption and some believe President Trump is acting unethically.
Turner defended Congress’s efforts to push back against the administration and highlighted his local record on economic development.
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A new CBS News poll shows the Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is very close. Early voting in Texas begins Monday, making this race closely watched.
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The poll was conducted by CBS News.
The race is between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
The poll results show the race is a toss-up, meaning neither candidate has a clear lead.
Early voting in Texas starts on Monday.
The Texas Senate race is attracting a lot of attention because of how tight it is.
CBS News election expert Anthony Salvanto discussed the poll results.
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Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson from Maine said he is focusing his campaign on important issues that many current senators in Washington do not prioritize. He spoke about this in an interview on CNN, highlighting his connection to everyday people in Maine.
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Troy Jackson is running for the U.S. Senate from Maine as a Democrat.
He says many senators in Washington ignore certain important issues.
Jackson is campaigning on topics that matter to regular people in Maine.
He spoke about his campaign on CNN’s show "State of the Union."
Jackson’s message focuses on representing people’s everyday concerns.
He claimed current senators don’t always support the needs of ordinary citizens.
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On the October 18, 2026 episode of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," CBS News discussed the latest Texas Senate race polling and featured an interview with Angie Nixon, the Democratic Senate candidate from Florida. The show aired about two weeks before the upcoming Election Day.
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The episode aired on October 18, 2026.
CBS News executive director of elections, Anthony Salvanto, talked about recent polling in Texas.
Angie Nixon, Florida’s Democratic Senate candidate, was interviewed.
The show is part of CBS News programming focused on political and election coverage.
Election Day was just over two weeks away at the time of the broadcast.
The program provides news and analysis related to U.S. elections and politics.
Margaret Brennan hosts "Face the Nation," a political news and interview show.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright supported President Donald Trump’s decision to waive some sanctions on Russia. He said the waiver is meant to encourage Russia to reduce fighting in Ukraine, not to give Russia an economic boost.
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President Donald Trump waived certain sanctions against Russia under new laws.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright publicly supported this decision.
The waiver aims to encourage Russia to lower its conflict activities in Ukraine.
Wright said the sanctions relief is not intended to help Russia’s economy grow.
The focus is on promoting an energy-related ceasefire or reduced conflict.
This move is part of a broader legislation package involving sanctions and energy policies.
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A West Midlands Police officer, PC Shannon Parsons, was fired for improperly accessing police records more than 2,000 times over about five years. The officer said the searches were for work reasons, but a panel found they were done for personal benefit, including looking at sensitive information.
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PC Shannon Parsons accessed police records over 2,000 times without a proper work reason.
The accesses happened over about five years.
Parsons had been working part-time and had recently returned from maternity leave.
The panel found Parsons’ searches were for personal use, not official police work.
Parsons was dismissed immediately and banned from future police work.
Many accessed records contained sensitive and private details about serious crimes.
There was no proof Parsons shared the information with others.
The panel said this misuse of information damages public trust in the police.
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Vice President JD Vance answered difficult questions from voters during a CBS News town hall. Voters asked about the Trump administration’s policies on data centers, high costs, immigration, and Vance’s own statements.
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The event took place in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Vance faced questions about his and the Trump administration’s policies.
Topics included data centers, high living costs, and immigration.
Some voters who questioned him said they supported both Vance and President Donald Trump.
The town hall highlighted challenges Vance could face if he runs for president in 2028.
The show was aired on CBS News on a Saturday night.
Vance is currently the Vice President under President Donald Trump.
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A truck carrying more than 120 cows crashed in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, early Sunday, causing many cows to escape and roam the city streets and highways. Authorities are using special tools like drones and thermal cameras to find and gather the missing cattle while cleaning up the crash site.
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The crash happened around 3 a.m. on Interstate 70 near Admiral Boulevard in Kansas City.
More than 120 cows were on the semi-truck, and many escaped after the truck fell from a bridge onto another vehicle.
Two people, one from each vehicle, were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Some cows died in the crash, some remained inside the trailer, and several are still missing.
The escaped cattle are spread over a 3-mile area, including parts of Kansas City and nearby Kansas City, Kansas.
Authorities closed part of the downtown loop to manage the crash and search for the cows.
Firefighters and police are using drones, thermal imaging, and manpower to find and herd the cows.
Drivers are warned to be careful, and the public is asked to call local police or fire departments if they see any stray cows.
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