President Donald Trump announced that Cleveland, Ohio, will be the location for a new large submarine repair center. This facility will support the maintenance and repair of U.S. Navy submarines.
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The new submarine repair center will be built in Cleveland, Ohio.
President Trump made the announcement on a Monday.
The center is described as "massive," indicating a large facility.
The repair center will focus on submarines operated by the U.S. Navy.
This project is part of efforts to support military readiness and naval capabilities.
The announcement was covered by The Hill’s Defense & National Security newsletter.
The facility is expected to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
It will help ensure submarines receive timely maintenance for national security.
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A U.S. federal court in Boston has started the trial of Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American, accused of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Prosecutors say he took part in violence against Tutsis during the genocide, while his defense denies these claims and argues the evidence is weak.
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Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American and U.S. citizen, is on trial for allegedly hiding his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
The genocide saw more than 800,000 Tutsis killed by majority Hutu extremists over about 100 days.
U.S. Homeland Security arrested Nshimiye in Ohio in 2024 for allegedly lying about his past during an interview.
Prosecutors say Nshimiye, then a medical student in Rwanda, took part in killing and raping Tutsis.
Nshimiye denied involvement and denied membership in pro-Hutu groups during a 2019 trial.
He faces charges of perjury (lying under oath) and obstruction of justice.
If found guilty, the U.S. government under President Trump could try to revoke his citizenship.
Defense lawyers claim the prosecution relies on eyewitnesses who might mistakenly identify Nshimiye and have given conflicting statements before.
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Millions of Americans have already voted early in the 2024 midterm elections. So far, about 3.6 million early ballots have been cast nationwide with 21 days left before Election Day in November.
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Voters across the United States have started voting early for the midterm elections.
Around 3.6 million early votes have been counted so far.
There are 21 days remaining until the official election day in November.
Experts from CBS News are analyzing the early voting trends.
Early voting allows people to cast their ballots before Election Day.
The midterm elections will determine control of Congress and other offices.
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President Donald Trump said he will not take military action against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen until after the U.S. midterm elections. He made this comment while considering joining Saudi Arabia in their fight against the Houthis.
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President Trump addressed the Houthi forces from Yemen.
He indicated he will wait until after the midterm elections before taking action.
The Houthis are a rebel group fighting in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia is currently engaged in conflict with the Houthis.
President Trump is considering joining Saudi Arabia’s fight against the Houthis.
The midterm elections in the U.S. are upcoming and significant.
The announcement was made during a public statement reviewed by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump asked his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to resign after reports exposing a scandal involving her. This quick action differs from how other issues have been managed in his administration during his second term, especially with midterm elections coming up.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Recent news reports revealed a scandal involving Guilfoyle.
President Trump requested her resignation on Tuesday.
The decision was made because the administration disapproved of what was reported.
This dismissal was sudden and contrasts with handling of other issues in the current administration.
The timing comes shortly before upcoming midterm elections.
Guilfoyle’s resignation reflects a political sensitivity ahead of important votes.
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Iowa state Representatives Josh Turek (Democrat) and Ashley Hinson (Republican) will have their second debate ahead of the Senate race. The debate will cover key issues like immigration, education, health, farming, and technology.
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The debate is hosted by Nexstar and takes place in Des Moines, Iowa.
It will be broadcast live with coverage by The Hill.
Josh Turek is the Democratic candidate and Ashley Hinson is the Republican candidate.
This is their second debate in the Iowa Senate race.
The debate focuses on topics voters care about: immigration, education, health care, agriculture, and technology.
Both candidates currently serve as state representatives in Iowa.
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Ken Paxton, a Texas Republican running for the U.S. Senate, reportedly attended a New Year's Eve party in Dubai with two people wanted by U.S. law enforcement and a woman who is not his wife. This event was reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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Ken Paxton is a Texas Republican Senate nominee.
He attended a party on New Year’s Eve 2024 in Dubai.
Two guests at the party are fugitives wanted by U.S. authorities.
Paxton was also with a woman who is not his wife at the event.
The information came from the Wall Street Journal report.
The report was covered by CBS News and reporter Jack Fink.
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Payton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people in a 2022 shooting in Buffalo, is facing a federal trial with possible death penalty charges. He has pleaded guilty in state court and is serving life in prison, but denied guilt in federal court. Lawyers are questioning potential jurors about their views on the death penalty.
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Payton Gendron killed 10 Black people in a supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York, in 2022.
He livestreamed the attack and posted racist writings online before the event.
Gendron pleaded guilty to state charges and was sentenced to life in prison plus 90 years in February 2023.
The federal government charged Gendron with 27 counts, including 10 hate crime murders.
The Department of Justice decided to seek the death penalty starting January 2024.
Gendron denies guilt on federal charges and refused a plea deal without the death penalty.
Jurors are being questioned about their opinions on the death penalty for this federal trial.
Jury selection will choose 12 jurors and 6 alternates, and it could take several weeks.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece after pressure from the White House. President Donald Trump said she was not a member of his family, despite her past engagement to his son.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle was the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
She resigned on Tuesday.
There was pressure from the White House leading to her resignation.
Guilfoyle was once engaged to President Trump's son.
President Trump clarified she was not part of his family.
The resignation was reported by CBS News.
The reason for White House pressure has not been detailed in the article.
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President Donald Trump made a diesel fuel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This agreement has caused frustration and criticism among members of the U.S. Congress from both political parties.
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President Trump arranged a deal to buy diesel fuel from Russia.
The deal is with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Members of the U.S. Congress from both parties are unhappy about the deal.
The House speaker previously criticized President Trump’s ties to Russia.
The criticism reflects worries about the U.S. relationship with Russia.
The story highlights ongoing political tension over Trump's foreign policies.
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The University of Maryland suspended its club tennis team after members shared racist images, including Ku Klux Klan symbols, in an email to other college tennis teams. The university is investigating the incident and working to support affected students while condemning the harmful imagery.
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The University of Maryland club tennis team was suspended indefinitely for sharing racist images before a fall tournament.
The racist images targeted Black people and were sent to several tennis clubs, including Howard University’s team.
The offensive email included a symbol linked to the Ku Klux Klan, which Howard University described as a hate symbol.
The university police and student conduct office are investigating the situation.
The University of Maryland has apologized and reached out to Black leaders on campus to offer support.
Howard University tennis officials demanded an investigation and sensitivity training for Maryland’s tennis club.
Maryland’s tennis team forfeited their tournament matches and apologized to other teams.
A Maryland player expressed sadness and concern about the incident and its impact on the team.
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A recent Axios/Ipsos poll shows that nearly 43% of Americans support “Medicare for all,” a plan for government-run health insurance. Supporters outnumber those against the plan by almost 2 to 1, as many people worry about healthcare costs before the upcoming midterm elections.
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About 43% of Americans support Medicare for all.
Supporters of Medicare for all are nearly twice as many as opponents.
The poll was conducted by Axios and Ipsos.
Concerns about healthcare costs are rising among the public.
The poll results came out before the midterm elections.
A majority of Americans from both political parties see healthcare as an important issue.
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Vice President JD Vance warned Texas voters that Democrat James Talarico is a threat to their way of life as polls show Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Texas. The race is close, with Talarico holding a small lead in most recent polls, while Paxton faces additional challenges including recent reports about his personal associations.
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JD Vance spoke at a rally in East Texas opposing Democrat James Talarico.
Vance called Talarico a left-wing threat who would push his ideology on the country.
Talarico has led in four out of five recent polls by small margins over Republican Ken Paxton.
Talarico has raised $31.6 million for his campaign, much more than Paxton’s $9.3 million.
Well-known Texas country musicians, like Willie Nelson and Kacey Musgraves, support Talarico.
Republicans have labeled Talarico a socialist, but he says he is a capitalist.
Paxton recently faced a Wall Street Journal report about spending New Year’s Eve 2024 with fugitives and his girlfriend, Tracy Duhon.
Republicans have held this Senate seat in Texas for decades, and Democrats have not won statewide in Texas for 32 years.
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Six people have died in Florida due to Hurricane Isaias, which hit the state with strong winds, rain, and flooding. Governor Ron DeSantis said local officials worked well to reduce the storm's impact, though thousands of people remain without power.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida late on Friday.
Six deaths were confirmed in Florida related to the storm.
Causes of death include a fallen tree, carbon monoxide poisoning from a running generator, a car accident, and medical treatment disruptions.
About 5,000 people in Florida are still without power.
Free supplies are being given out to people affected by the hurricane.
Isaias is the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season and the first to hit the continental US in two years.
The 2026 hurricane season has been unusually quiet due to a strong El Niño weather pattern.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned of dangerous storm surges and strong winds in parts of the Gulf Coast and nearby states.
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The Trump administration introduced a new rule that speeds up how quickly refugee status can be taken away. This rule allows for refugee status to be revoked in as little as 10 days, and it started taking effect immediately without the usual public feedback process.
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The Trump administration created a rule to speed up ending refugee status.
Refugee status can now be revoked in as few as 10 days.
The rule took effect the day after it was published.
The rule was issued without the standard public notice and comment period.
Previously, the process to revoke refugee status took longer.
The change applies to people who have already been granted refugee status.
This rule affects U.S. immigration and refugee policies.
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Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced a bill that would remove ICE and CBP and replace the Department of Homeland Security with a new agency. The bill aims to create a department focused more on community safety.
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Rep. Delia Ramirez is a Democrat from Illinois.
She introduced the “Reimagining Safety Act” on Tuesday.
The bill proposes to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
It also calls for ending Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would be dismantled.
A new agency with a community-centered focus would replace DHS.
The goal is to change the way immigration and border safety are managed.
This bill is part of ongoing debates about immigration policy in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump is visiting Alaska to support Senator Dan Sullivan in the closely contested Senate race. The election is important as it takes place just three weeks before the midterm elections, with Sullivan facing a strong challenge from Mary Peltola.
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President Trump is campaigning in Alaska on Tuesday.
He is supporting Republican Senator Dan Sullivan.
Sullivan is the current senator seeking re-election.
The race is close and competitive this year.
Mary Peltola, a former Democratic representative, is Sullivan’s main opponent.
The midterm elections are about three weeks away.
Alaska’s Senate seat was usually safe for Republicans but is now uncertain.
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New video shows when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle hit Miguel Parra-Hernandez, a 48-year-old man, in Houston, Texas. ICE says it tried to stop the vehicle, but the people inside ran away. Parra-Hernandez had surgery and is still in ICE custody.
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The incident happened in Houston, Texas.
Miguel Parra-Hernandez is 48 years old.
An ICE vehicle struck him during an attempted traffic stop.
ICE says the people in the car tried to escape.
Parra-Hernandez had surgery for his injuries.
He remains under the control of ICE officials.
Surveillance footage captured the exact moment of the incident.
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Utah's congressional districts have changed, so Republican Rep. Blake Moore is running in the 2nd District instead of the 1st. He debated Democratic challenger Peter Crosby to speak to voters in this newly drawn district.
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Utah has new congressional district boundaries for this election.
Republican Blake Moore currently represents Utah's 1st District.
Moore is running for Utah's 2nd District in the midterm elections.
His opponent is Democrat Peter Crosby.
Both districts mainly cover northern Utah, including Ogden.
The debate took place on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
The Cook Political Report rates this race as "Solid Republican."
The debate was broadcast live by the Utah Debate Commission and PBS Utah.
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Senator Jon Ossoff will debate Republican Representative Mike Collins on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The debate is for the important U.S. Senate seat in Georgia and will be shown live by Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta Press Club.
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Jon Ossoff is the current U.S. Senator from Georgia, first elected in 2021.
Ossoff won his seat in a runoff election against David Perdue.
Mike Collins is a Republican member of the House of Representatives.
The debate is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT.
The event will be broadcast live by Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta Press Club.
Ossoff has criticized President Donald Trump’s policies recently.
Ossoff has mentioned Trump aide Natalie Harp in his statements.
Some see Ossoff as a possible Democratic presidential candidate in 2028.
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