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President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the Supreme Court again to limit the use of mail-in ballots before the upcoming midterm elections. This request is part of ongoing efforts to change how mail ballots are handled.
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The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court.
The goal is to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The move is part of ongoing legal battles over voting methods.
Taurean Small reported the story while traveling with President Trump in New Jersey.
The focus is on the rules for counting or accepting mail ballots.
The midterm elections are scheduled for later this year.
The Supreme Court’s decision could affect voting procedures nationwide.
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Amy Acton, a candidate for governor in Ohio, was confronted by a man with a weapon at a local fair. The incident happened at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown and resulted in injuries to several people.
Key Facts
The event took place on a Sunday at the Canfield Fair in Canfield, Ohio.
The man was armed and lunged at Amy Acton.
Multiple attendees were hurt during the incident.
Amy Acton is running for governor in Ohio.
The time of the incident was around 2:30 p.m.
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office responded to the situation.
Acton’s campaign shared a statement about the attack.
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President Donald Trump will speak on both nights of the Republican National Committee’s first midterm convention in Dallas. He will deliver the main speech on the first night and the closing speech on the second night.
Key Facts
The event is the Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention.
It will be held in Dallas.
President Trump will give the keynote address on the first night.
He will also give the closing remarks on the second night.
NewsNation, a broadcast partner, confirmed these details.
The convention is planned ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
This is part of the GOP’s efforts to energize voters and party members.
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Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton was attacked by a person with a weapon while attending a fair in Canfield, Ohio. Several people were hurt, and police quickly responded to the incident.
Key Facts
The attack happened at the Canfield Fair in Ohio.
Amy Acton is the Democratic nominee for governor and a former state health director.
An armed person lunged at Dr. Acton during the event.
Multiple people were injured in the attack.
Law enforcement acted quickly to handle the situation.
Dr. Acton and her husband expressed gratitude for the police response and concern for those hurt.
The campaign called the violence unacceptable and emphasized standing against hate and division.
The story is still developing and more details may come later.
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President Donald Trump shared a map on his social media platform that showed New Mexico labeled as “New America.” This happened after a false claim spread online saying Trump had signed an order to rename the state, but this claim was proven to be untrue.
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President Trump posted a map calling New Mexico “New America” on Truth Social.
The map showed the name “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America.”
An online hoax falsely claimed Trump signed an order to rename New Mexico.
The hoax was debunked, meaning it was proven to be false.
New Mexico’s official name has not changed.
President Trump’s post was made on Sunday.
Truth Social is the social media platform Trump used to share the map.
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Fred Miller, an Air Force veteran, unknowingly bought a house in Virginia that was once a plantation owned by his ancestors who enslaved people. After discovering this history, Miller and his family researched the property, found a slave cemetery on the land, and now work to preserve the site and share its story.
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Fred Miller bought a Gothic Revival-style house in southern Virginia near his childhood home.
The house was built in the 1850s and was a plantation called Sharswood.
The plantation was owned by Miller’s own family members who enslaved people.
Miller and his sister Karen Dixon-Rexroth researched the house’s history with the help of a local historian.
They found documents proving their ancestors had been enslaved at Sharswood.
A slave cemetery was discovered just beyond the property line, identified by a former owner’s family.
Since learning about the site, Fred Miller moved back to Virginia to care for the slave quarters and cemetery.
He created the Sharswood foundation to preserve the history and now offers tours of the house.
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Fred Miller, an Air Force veteran from Virginia, bought an old plantation house called Sharswood without knowing its history. Later, he discovered that the house was tied to the history of his ancestors who were enslaved there, leading him on a deep and personal journey of discovery.
Key Facts
Fred Miller bought Sharswood, a large historic house in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
He wanted a big home for his large family gatherings.
His family had no prior knowledge about the history or significance of the house.
The house is near where Miller’s family lived and where they went to school as children.
Miller initially doubted the sellers would accept his offer because he is Black.
The house was part of a plantation where Miller’s ancestors had been enslaved.
The story highlights connections between present-day families and historic places in America.
The article first came out in 2022 and was revisited in a 60 Minutes segment.
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A U.S. Air Force veteran bought an old plantation house without knowing that his ancestors had been enslaved there. The discovery gave him a deep personal connection to his family history.
Key Facts
The buyer is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was looking for a house that could host large family events.
He unknowingly purchased a former plantation house.
His ancestors were enslaved on that plantation.
The connection to his past became clear after buying the house.
The story shows how personal history can be linked to places in unexpected ways.
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Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was attacked by a man with weapons during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair. Although Acton was not hurt, several people were injured before the attacker was arrested.
Key Facts
The attack happened on Sunday at the Canfield Fair in Ohio.
The assailant lunged at Amy Acton and knocked volunteers to the ground.
The attacker was found with weapons and taken into police custody.
Amy Acton was not injured in the incident.
Multiple people were hurt during the attack.
Leaders from both parties condemned the violence.
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the attack and said candidates should be safe meeting voters.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayad also spoke out against political violence.
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An armed man attacked the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, at a fair, injuring several people before being arrested. Acton was not hurt, and law enforcement responded quickly to the situation.
Key Facts
The attack happened during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair in Ohio.
The suspect had multiple weapons and knocked volunteers to the ground.
Amy Acton was not physically injured in the incident.
Several people were hurt and are recovering.
Law enforcement made a swift arrest of the suspect.
Acton’s campaign condemned the violence and emphasized standing against hate.
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, supported by President Donald Trump, criticized the attack and hopes no one was seriously harmed.
Police departments involved did not provide immediate public comments after the incident.
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A person with weapons attacked Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, at the Canfield Fair. The attacker hurt several people but Acton was not injured. The suspect was arrested, and both campaigns and officials condemned the violence.
Key Facts
The attack happened during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair in Ohio.
The attacker had multiple weapons and knocked down volunteers before being arrested.
Amy Acton was not hurt in the attack.
Several other people were injured in the incident.
Law enforcement responded quickly and arrested the suspect.
Acton’s campaign called the violence unacceptable and said it has no place in Ohio.
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also condemned the attack and said candidates should be safe while meeting voters.
The incident is part of a tense governor’s race ahead of the November election.
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Miami International Airport has two of its four runways open after an Amazon cargo plane went past the runway. Travelers should expect long delays and possible flight cancellations.
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An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport.
As a result, only two of the airport’s four runways are open.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about delays and cancellations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is involved in responding to the incident.
The disruption affects flights traveling through Miami International Airport.
Travelers are advised to prepare for longer wait times and possible changes to their travel plans.
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Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was attacked by an armed person at the Canfield Fair on Sunday. Multiple people were hurt, the suspect was arrested, and both campaigns condemned the event.
Key Facts
The incident happened at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, Ohio.
An armed individual lunged at Amy Acton, injuring several people.
Amy Acton was not injured in the attack.
The suspect was taken into custody by law enforcement.
The Democratic Party called the event political violence and asked for condemnation from all leaders.
Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign also condemned the attack.
Both candidates had planned to visit the fair that day.
Details about the suspect, weapons, and extent of injuries were not fully released by authorities.
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Latino leaders are asking Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who leads the Democratic Governors Association, to invest $10 million in Texas' governor race to support Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. Hinojosa is running a strong campaign against Republican Governor Greg Abbott in a state Democrats have not won statewide in decades.
Key Facts
Latino leaders, including Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, sent a letter requesting $10 million from Beshear to support Gina Hinojosa in Texas.
Hinojosa aims to become Texas’ first Latino governor and is running against Governor Greg Abbott, who seeks a fourth term.
The Texas governor race is one of 36 nationwide this fall, including in key swing states like Wisconsin and Georgia.
Abbott currently has $67 million for his campaign, while Hinojosa has about $3 million as of July.
Polls show Abbott leading with less than 50%, and Hinojosa close behind within 5 points.
The Democratic Governors Association has spent about $170 million in a past midterm cycle but hasn’t announced how much will go to Texas yet.
The letter emphasizes that an Abbott win could hurt Democrats nationally by allowing him to redraw voting districts to favor Republicans.
Beshear has said the DGA is already supporting Hinojosa with staff and some expenses, and he is considering how to invest funds this fall.
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Democratic governors considering running for president in 2028 face a tough choice about when to start their campaigns. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential run showed it can be risky to wait too long after winning reelection because opponents may get a head start.
Key Facts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waited from November 2022 until May 2023 to enter the presidential race after winning reelection.
DeSantis’ campaign team now regrets this delayed start because it allowed Donald Trump to gain an early advantage.
Democratic governors like Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, JB Pritzker, and Andy Beshear will need to decide soon whether to launch presidential bids early or focus on state work.
Starting a run early may hurt their focus on local issues and provoke challenges from state lawmakers.
Waiting to run allows more time to pass laws but gives rivals more time to campaign nationally.
DeSantis faced attacks from Trump even before officially entering the race.
Democratic primary conditions in 2028 will differ from DeSantis’ 2024 Republican primary, where Trump remained very popular despite legal issues.
None of the mentioned Democratic governors have publicly committed to a timeline for announcing a presidential run.
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President Donald Trump announced that the White House helipad renovation, restarted in August at his request, has been finished. He shared a photo showing former President Dwight D. Eisenhower using the helipad in 1957, the first time a U.S. president flew from there.
Key Facts
The White House helipad was renovated this year.
The renovation work restarted in August.
President Trump requested the helipad project.
The project is now complete.
President Trump shared a historic photo of President Eisenhower using the helipad in 1957.
Eisenhower was the first U.S. president to fly from the White House helipad.
The photo was posted by President Trump on social media.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport, running off the runway and striking multiple vehicles before catching fire. Authorities are working to control the fire and investigate the cause, but no information about injuries or deaths has been released yet.
Key Facts
The plane was a Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air for Amazon.
It overran the runway at Miami International Airport after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane hit multiple vehicles and caught fire near the runway.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to extinguish the fire and assess affected people.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is aware and will provide updates.
The US Department of Transportation issued a full ground stop at Miami airport, causing significant delays.
Amazon is cooperating with authorities and prioritizing the safety of those involved.
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Rep. Lisa McClain, a top House Republican, said she supports Rep. Max Miller despite accusations of abuse from two of his former partners. She acknowledged that divorces can be difficult but did not withdraw her support.
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Rep. Lisa McClain is the chair of the House Republican Conference.
She publicly supports Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio.
Two of Max Miller’s former partners have accused him of abuse.
McClain described divorces as "ugly" but still supports Miller.
She made these comments during an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation.”
McClain said she supports anyone with an "R" (Republican) by their name.
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The Trump administration has increased immigration arrests, including many people without criminal records. Immigration officers are working to meet arrest targets and have set new records with over 50,000 arrests in consecutive months.
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Immigration arrests have risen sharply under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Many people arrested do not have any criminal record.
Some arrested immigrants were already known to the government before the arrest.
The agency involved is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
ICE officers have reached more than 50,000 arrests in back-to-back months.
The increase is linked to quotas set by the Trump administration.
This deportation strategy represents a broader government effort to reduce undocumented immigration.
The policy focuses on arresting a wide range of immigrants, not just those with criminal activity.
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Ryan Bridge, founder of the activist group Raise the Colours, has been charged with 14 offences related to putting Union Jack and St George’s Cross flags on lampposts. The charges include racially aggravated harassment and assault, and he will appear in court on November 3.
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Ryan Bridge is 45 years old and lives in Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
He has been putting Union Jack and St George’s Cross flags on lampposts in the Midlands and southern England since last summer.
Thames Valley Police charged him with 14 offences connected to incidents in Oxfordshire over two months earlier this year.
Charges include threatening words or behaviour, racially aggravated harassment, and common assault.
Oxfordshire County Council received a High Court order in July to stop people placing flags near highways for safety and obstruction reasons.
Birmingham City Council is seeking a similar court order, with a hearing scheduled soon.
Bridge is set to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on November 3.
The group Raise the Colours is known for displaying British flags publicly.
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