Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas paid a bakery $1,300 after the owner said his 2020 campaign never paid for baked goods. The bakery owner had shared this complaint publicly, which drew attention to the unpaid bill.
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Senator Roger Marshall is a Republican from Kansas.
The unpaid bill was for cookies, cupcakes, and brownies ordered by Marshall's 2020 Senate campaign.
The bill had remained unpaid for about six years.
The bakery owner is Holly Thomas, who runs Holly’s Sweet Treats in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Marshall paid the full $1,300 amount after the issue became public.
The payment happened on a Saturday shortly after the complaint went viral online.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Pentagon’s choice to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hassan. Mullin said people can choose whether or not to watch the livestream.
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Nidal Hassan was the Fort Hood shooter.
The Pentagon livestreamed his execution.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin supported the decision to livestream.
Mullin said watching the livestream is optional.
The discussion took place on the program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The execution is a recent event, with news shared about 18 minutes ago.
The Pentagon made the livestream public.
Mullin’s comments aim to explain or justify the livestream decision.
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If the United States adopts permanent daylight saving time, the sun will set later in winter evenings but will rise later in the mornings. This change could mean that many students would have to travel to school in the dark during morning hours.
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Permanent daylight saving time means clocks stay one hour ahead year-round.
In winter, this causes later sunsets but also later sunrises.
Later sunrises can cause people to wake up before daylight.
Many students might start their school day in darkness.
Morning darkness could affect safety and alertness for students commuting.
The current system switches between standard time and daylight saving time twice a year.
Changing to permanent daylight saving time would stop these clock changes.
The article focuses on the potential impact on student commutes in the morning.
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The article discusses the hope that the remaining Rosies, women who contributed to the war effort during World War II, will be honored on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. They want their work and sacrifices to be remembered alongside other American heroes.
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"Rosies" refers to women who worked in factories and helped with the war effort during World War II.
The number of living Rosies is decreasing each year.
These women want a memorial on the National Mall to recognize their contributions.
The National Mall already has memorials for various American heroes.
Honoring Rosies on the Mall would highlight their role in U.S. history and patriotism.
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The CBS program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on October 11, 2026, featured interviews with Senate Republican Whip Rep. John Barrasso, Democratic New Hampshire Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas, and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. They discussed topics related to the upcoming midterm elections and current national security issues.
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The episode aired on October 11, 2026.
Senate Republican Whip Rep. John Barrasso participated in the interview.
Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas from New Hampshire also appeared.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin joined the program.
The discussion included topics about the final phase of campaigning before the midterm elections.
Issues of national security were part of the conversation.
The show is hosted by Margaret Brennan on CBS News.
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President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other's energy facilities. He made this claim on his Truth Social account but did not provide any details or evidence of such an agreement.
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President Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social.
He gave no details or proof that the ceasefire is real.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is open to a ceasefire that includes energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy called for Russia to first stop attacks on Ukraine’s energy sites before any deal.
Zelenskyy said any stop to Ukrainian strikes must be fair and include punishments for Russia if broken.
Ukraine’s government has not confirmed the ceasefire announced by President Trump.
President Trump previously claimed a similar ceasefire in September, which was false.
The announcement follows President Trump’s criticism of Ukraine for attacking Russian diesel facilities, which he says causes global shortages.
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The October 11, 2026, episode of "Face the Nation" featured interviews with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Senators John Barrasso and Chris Murphy, Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas, and Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar. Discussions included topics like the New Hampshire Senate race and homeland security issues.
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The show aired on October 11, 2026.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin was a guest.
Senators John Barrasso and Chris Murphy appeared on the program.
Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas discussed the tough race in New Hampshire.
Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer, Shyam Sankar, also joined the show.
Mullin defended livestreaming an execution during his interview.
The segment lasted about 46 minutes.
The episode covered political races and homeland security topics.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discussed the federal response to Hurricane Isaias, which caused power outages and four deaths, highlighting cooperation between federal and state officials supported by President Trump's leadership. Mullin also addressed recent DHS officer-involved shootings and explained ongoing investigations and body camera footage related to a violent suspect encounter in New York City.
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Hurricane Isaias was the first Atlantic hurricane of the year and caused power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Four people died as a result of Hurricane Isaias.
President Trump approved federal support and FEMA pre-positioned resources in affected states before the storm.
Governors and emergency responders across states, such as Georgia and Florida, worked closely to restore power and respond to the storm.
The Coast Guard is conducting boat rescues and recovery in affected waters, including near the Mississippi River delta.
DHS has experienced at least 30 officer-involved shootings under President Trump’s administration.
A recent incident in New York involved a suspect with a long criminal record approaching officers; DHS continues to review body camera footage and other evidence related to this case.
Secretary Mullin emphasized that officers had lawful grounds and anticipated the danger based on the suspect’s criminal history.
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The Trump administration is considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Reports say wealthy Greek businessmen paid for her expensive trips while she used her diplomatic role to support their business goals.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
The Trump administration is thinking about removing her from this role.
New reports say rich Greek businessmen paid for her luxury travel.
Guilfoyle is accused of using her diplomatic status to help these businessmen.
These allegations were reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The reports involve interactions between Guilfoyle and Greek business figures.
The issue raises questions about mixing personal benefit with official duties.
The Trump administration is reviewing the situation amid these claims.
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An ICE agent struck a man with a vehicle during a pursuit in the Houston area while trying to arrest another man who had a final order to leave the United States. The injured man was hospitalized with a broken leg, and the suspect remained free as of Saturday morning.
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The incident happened in northwest Harris County, Texas.
ICE was trying to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who had multiple prior arrests and a deportation order.
Both Mendoza-Cervantes and Miguel Parra-Hernandez exited the vehicle during the pursuit.
Surveillance video showed the ICE agent hitting Parra-Hernandez with the car.
Parra-Hernandez was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
Mendoza-Cervantes was not caught and remained at large.
ICE has faced criticism for its arrest and deportation methods during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Recent related incidents include an ICE agent shooting a man in New York City and a man shooting an off-duty ICE officer in California.
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Steve Bannon, a political strategist, gave an extended interview discussing politics in the U.S. and other countries. He talked about topics like nationalist politics, the Democratic Socialists' efforts for the 2026 elections, support for President Donald Trump, doubts about election results, and how the media covers politics.
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Steve Bannon is a political strategist and podcaster.
He discussed populist and nationalist politics in the U.S. and abroad.
Bannon talked about the Democratic Socialists and their plans for the 2026 midterm elections.
The interview covered topics linked to Trumpism, which is the political movement supporting President Donald Trump.
Election denialism, or doubting the results of elections, was a key topic.
Bannon shared his views on how the media reports politics.
The interview was part of CBS News Sunday Morning and lasted about 54 minutes.
Ted Koppel, a senior contributor, conducted the interview.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new rule for their officers as part of a recent program called Horizon 25. This program was started in August by the new TSA Administrator David P. Cummins to improve how the TSA works.
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The TSA has a new rule for its officers.
The change is part of the TSA's Horizon 25 initiative.
Horizon 25 was launched in August.
David P. Cummins is the new TSA Administrator.
The goal of Horizon 25 is to improve TSA operations.
The TSA is the agency responsible for security at airports in the U.S.
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Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist, remains a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and warns that losing the House of Representatives in the midterm elections could hurt Trump's agenda. Bannon also supports the idea of Trump running for a third presidential term, despite constitutional limits.
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Steve Bannon was once the chief strategist for President Trump and appeared on the cover of Time Magazine.
Bannon calls himself a right-winger and hosts an influential political podcast called "War Room."
He spent four months in jail for refusing to testify about his role before and during the January 6 Capitol attack.
Bannon believes that if Democrats win the House, they will impeach key Trump allies and try to block Trump’s agenda.
He says midterm elections depend on getting the political base to vote, even if not the majority of Americans.
Bannon is encouraging President Trump to run for a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms.
Bannon claims President Trump works long hours and defends Trump’s off-script, sometimes controversial speeches.
He compares Trump’s significance to historical presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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President Donald Trump encouraged Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, to switch to the Republican Party before the upcoming midterm elections. Fetterman has shown mixed signals about his party loyalty but has mostly rejected the idea of becoming a Republican.
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President Trump publicly invited Senator John Fetterman to join the Republican Party.
Trump said Fetterman does better as a Republican than as a Democrat.
Fetterman was elected as a Democrat in 2022 and has a strong appeal with everyday voters.
Fetterman has disagreed with Democrats on issues like immigration and Israel.
Fetterman previously said he would be a “terrible Republican” and mostly votes with Democrats.
He appeared in a video supporting a Republican senator, causing speculation about his party loyalty.
Switching parties could hurt Fetterman’s chances of winning the Democratic nomination again.
Democrats are trying to gain four Senate seats to retake control in the midterm elections.
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Since January 2025, when President Donald Trump returned to office, U.S. immigration authorities have detained at least 65 religious leaders from many faiths under increased immigration enforcement. Some were released or deported, while others remain detained, and one detainee died in custody. These detentions happened during routine encounters with law enforcement and have raised concerns about discrimination based on religion and race.
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At least 65 pastors, priests, imams, rabbis, and other religious figures have been detained by ICE since January 2025.
30 detainees were released, 18 deported, and 14 are still in custody; one imam died in detention.
Detainees come from diverse immigration backgrounds, including asylum seekers, lawful residents, and people with removal orders.
Most were detained during routine immigration checks, traffic stops, or other law enforcement encounters.
The detainees represent various religions, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism.
A civil rights group called for a congressional investigation into possible racial or religious discrimination.
The Department of Homeland Security says enforcement targets people living in the U.S. illegally.
The Trump administration has tightened immigration policies while easing some visa rules for migrant religious workers.
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President Donald Trump named Katie Bailey as the White House legislative affairs director. She had been serving as the deputy director and helped with important government appointments.
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Katie Bailey was promoted to legislative affairs director by President Trump.
She was previously the deputy director in the same office.
Bailey helped with confirming Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary.
The previous director, James Braid, left the role months before the November midterm elections.
The legislative affairs office works on managing the White House’s relationship with Congress.
President Trump announced the appointment on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan with a strong education and professional background. Although he supports popular progressive ideas, his campaign is struggling to gain strong support from Black voters because his message focuses on common issues rather than addressing group-specific concerns directly.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a Rhodes scholar and epidemiology professor.
He is running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
His campaign promotes ideas like "Money Out of Politics," "Medicare for All," and putting money back in people’s pockets.
A recent poll showed only 67% of likely Black voters support him, although 83% want Democrats to control the Senate.
El-Sayed avoids directly mentioning race or racism in his campaign materials.
His website talks about civil rights broadly without naming specific minority groups.
He mentions historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) but does not emphasize Black voters' unique issues.
His strategy is to unite voters around common needs rather than focus on differences among groups.
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A U.S. doctors’ group, the American Academy of Pediatrics, has asked for a ban on raw milk sales because of disease outbreaks linked to it. Although more Americans are drinking raw milk, health experts warn it can cause serious illnesses, while raw milk supporters claim health benefits without solid proof.
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Raw milk sales in the U.S. rose by 17.6% in 2024.
The FDA banned the sale of raw milk across state lines in 1987, but some states still allow sales within their borders.
Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria like E. coli, which has caused illness outbreaks, especially among children.
Health officials say raw milk has no proven benefits for lactose problems, allergies, or immunity.
The U.S. started pasteurizing milk in the late 1800s to kill harmful germs and reduce deaths, especially in infants.
Some people, influenced by public figures and social media, believe raw milk is healthier despite the risks.
A Virginia farm legally sells raw milk through a “herd share” system, where customers buy part of a cow instead of milk directly.
Studies cited for health benefits of raw milk are disputed because the milk tested was often boiled or not clearly raw.
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Many maternity wards in the US are closing due to cuts in Medicaid funding caused by the HR1 bill, which introduces stricter work and eligibility rules for Medicaid recipients. Experts warn these changes will reduce access to maternity care, especially in rural areas, and increase risks for pregnant women.
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Since July 2025, 52 maternity wards in the US have closed, and 8 more are scheduled to close.
The HR1 bill will reduce federal Medicaid funding and impose new work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for many adults.
Hospitals like Centra Southside Community hospital in Virginia and St Mary’s Sacred Heart hospital in Georgia cited Medicaid policy changes as reasons for closing maternity wards.
Around 40% of births in the US are covered by Medicaid.
The US has a high maternal death rate of 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Experts warn rural communities will be hit hardest, with 31 rural hospitals at risk of closing maternity units, potentially leaving 96 counties without local labor and delivery services.
Medicaid work requirements might cause some pregnant women to lose coverage if their pregnancy status is not updated in the system.
Cutting Medicaid funds by large amounts puts financial pressure on hospitals, leading to more maternity ward closures as they are costly to operate.
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President Donald Trump said “LAWFARE IS DEAD” before returning to office, meaning legal attacks against him would stop. However, legal battles involving him and journalists are increasing instead of stopping.
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President Trump made the statement “LAWFARE IS DEAD” before starting his second term in 2024.
Lawfare means using legal systems to attack or pressure opponents.
Despite his claim, legal battles involving Trump and journalists have grown recently.
This suggests a rise in legal actions connected to media and Trump’s activities.
The article focuses on conflicts between President Trump and the press involving law and lawsuits.
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