The Department of Homeland Security defended ICE agents who shot a man in New York City while his child was in the car. The incident led to protests and criticism from New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who wants ICE to stop operations in the city.
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ICE officers tried to arrest Oscar Belgal, who was in a car with his five-year-old child.
When Belgal refused to exit and hit two ICE vehicles, officers fired, grazing his neck.
Belgal was given medical aid and then moved to a secure detention center outside New York.
Officials said agents did not know the child was inside the car during the shooting.
Belgal is an undocumented migrant from the Dominican Republic with a criminal record and suspected gang ties.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin called Belgal “the worst of the worst” and confirmed ICE officers wore body cameras.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the shooting and called on President Trump to end ICE enforcement in the city.
Protests erupted in the Bronx after the shooting, with some clashes between protesters and police.
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The FBI has arrested a suspected member of the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters, who is believed to be connected to the recent hack of the FBI’s job website. The group stole large amounts of personal data from FBI employees by exploiting a security weakness in a human resources system.
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The FBI arrested the suspect in Pennsylvania, who is a Canadian citizen.
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing 2 to 3 terabytes of FBI employee data.
The hack exploited a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft, a human resources management program.
A contractor from the company Accenture failed to install a security update, contributing to the breach.
The FBI removed the contractor and took steps to reduce further risks.
This arrest is part of several recent actions against ShinyHunters members worldwide.
Suspects have also been detained in Jordan and Amsterdam linked to this hacking group.
The FBI is actively working to dismantle ShinyHunters and protect Americans from cybercrime.
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Retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster spoke on CBS News about the situation involving a possible war with Iran before the U.S. midterm elections. This discussion followed Senator Chris Murphy’s criticism of the Trump administration for allegedly denying him access to a U.S. military base in the Middle East.
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H.R. McMaster is a retired Lieutenant General who shared his views on the Iran conflict.
The topic came up ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Senator Chris Murphy criticized the Trump administration.
Murphy said the administration blocked his access to a U.S. base in the Middle East.
The discussion was broadcast on CBS News.
The news coverage included other unrelated headlines but focused here on U.S. military and political issues.
President Donald Trump’s administration is involved in the context discussed.
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The US government plans to execute Nidal Malik Hasan, a convicted military shooter, by firing squad and livestream the event on December 3. This decision has drawn strong criticism from international groups, politicians, and human rights advocates who say broadcasting the execution is inappropriate and inhumane.
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Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 30 at Fort Hood in 2009.
The Pentagon confirmed the execution will be livestreamed to the public.
The execution by firing squad will be the first US military execution since 1945.
President Donald Trump approved the execution after a recommendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Human rights groups and some politicians called the livestream plan “barbaric” and compared it to actions by authoritarian regimes.
The United Nations warned that broadcasting the execution could violate the ban on torture.
Public executions have mostly disappeared worldwide, and US executions have been private for about 90 years.
This comes after recent scrutiny of the death penalty following a failed lethal injection in Tennessee.
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President Donald Trump campaigned in 2024 promising to lower the cost of living for Americans, including reducing gasoline prices below $2 per gallon and mortgage rates to 2%. However, many essential goods and services have become more expensive, partly due to inflation and some policies from his administration that contributed to higher costs.
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President Trump promised lower prices on things like gas and mortgages in his 2024 campaign.
Inflation has caused many everyday items, including groceries, to become more expensive.
Research shows that tariffs imposed during Trump’s administration added nearly 3 percentage points to inflation by early 2025.
Conflict following Trump’s decision to attack Iran disrupted oil supplies and raised energy prices.
Inflation in September 2025 was around 3.6%, much higher than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%.
Despite rising prices, the White House says Trump’s policies have created jobs and boosted economic growth.
Food prices have increased by 4% since Trump’s election in 2024, adding to a previous 23% rise over four years.
Many Americans still feel money is tight because they compare current prices with those before the pandemic.
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Vice President Vance is visiting Ohio to support Republican Senator Jon Husted in his re-election campaign. The Senate race is close, and Vance aims to encourage voters to help Husted win against his Democratic opponent.
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Vice President Vance is holding a campaign event in Lima, Ohio.
Senator Jon Husted is a Republican seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate.
Husted’s opponent is a Democratic challenger.
The race for Ohio’s Senate seat is close.
The campaign event is meant to increase voter turnout for the midterm elections.
Ohio is considered the home state of Vice President Vance.
The focus is on maintaining the Republican seat in the Senate.
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The Trump administration announced a new visa block that stops several tech companies from applying for green cards for their H-1B visa workers. This action targets companies allegedly using the program to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans. India is the country most affected by this visa restriction.
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The visa block affects tech companies like Microsoft and Adobe, preventing them from applying for green cards for workers on H-1B visas.
Vice President JD Vance said companies abusing the green card system to hire cheaper labor will have their access to the PERM program stopped.
Companies like Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini are suspended from the program due to these new rules.
India accounts for 70% of H-1B visa approvals, making it the most impacted country by this change.
China is the second most affected with 49,161 beneficiaries, followed by countries like the Philippines, Canada, and South Korea.
The H-1B visa lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers for specialized jobs, usually requiring a bachelor's degree.
The program has been criticized for allowing employers to pay lower wages and reduce jobs for American workers.
USCIS announced it reached the cap for H-1B visa petitions for fiscal year 2027, showing continued strong demand.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., is being reviewed after reports say she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay off credit card debt before her Senate confirmation. Text messages show she warned that not receiving the money could hurt her chances of keeping the ambassador role.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
She was engaged to Donald Trump Jr.
Guilfoyle reportedly asked a political donor linked to the MAGA movement for $100,000.
The money was allegedly requested to pay off her credit card debt.
This request was made just before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Texts show Guilfoyle warned the donor that not sending the money might cause her to lose the ambassadorship.
The text messages were obtained and released by NewsNation.
Guilfoyle is under scrutiny because this could raise ethical or legal questions.
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Eric Deters, a major donor to President Donald Trump, has accused Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking for money in exchange for special access to the administration. These allegations suggest a possible "quid pro quo," meaning a favor in exchange for something, involving Guilfoyle and campaign fundraising.
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Eric Deters is a top donor to President Trump's campaign.
Deters alleges that Kimberly Guilfoyle requested money for access to the Trump administration.
The accusation implies a possible "quid pro quo," which means exchanging money for favors.
Kimberly Guilfoyle is a prominent figure connected to President Trump's circle.
CBS News reported on these allegations with correspondent Weijia Jiang.
The story is part of ongoing discussions related to campaign funding and political access.
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CNN contributor Scott Jennings criticized recent text messages between U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and a Republican donor. He said the messages showed poor judgment and raised questions about her behavior in the Trump administration.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Recent text messages between Guilfoyle and a Republican donor became public.
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor, called the texts "extremely unseemly."
Jennings commented on the show "The Arena" on CNN.
The texts have caused concerns about Guilfoyle’s conduct while working in the Trump administration.
The issue relates to ethical questions about the ambassador’s behavior.
No further details about the content of the messages were provided in this report.
The discussion reflects ongoing scrutiny of officials in President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Protests took place across more than 40 states in the US on October 8, demanding an end to sexual violence. The demonstrations followed a lawsuit by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by members of a Cornell University fraternity and accuses the university of not properly handling the case.
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The protests were held nationwide, including on college campuses and local communities.
The lawsuit was filed by a woman called "Jane Doe," who says she was given drugs and alcohol and assaulted while unable to consent.
The alleged assault involved members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University.
The incident is said to have happened in October 2024.
Jane Doe claims Cornell University failed to investigate and punish those involved properly.
After the lawsuit, prosecutors reopened the case.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the state’s attorney general as a special prosecutor to handle the case.
The protests are part of a wider demand for action against sexual violence on campuses.
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An ICE agent shot Oscar Belgal, 28, in the neck while he was in a car with his 5-year-old child in New York City's Marble Hill. The child was unharmed; police officers quickly took Belgal to the hospital after the shooting. The Department of Homeland Security says Belgal did not follow lawful orders and tried to use his car to harm agents.
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The shooting happened Thursday afternoon in Marble Hill, New York City.
Oscar Belgal was shot once in the neck by an ICE agent; his child was in the back seat but was not injured.
NYPD officers arrived after the shooting and helped Belgal by taking him to the hospital.
DHS says Belgal failed to comply with federal agents, hit ICE vehicles with his car, and tried to use it as a weapon.
Belgal was previously arrested for drug sales and had prior criminal charges and arrests.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to negotiate Belgal’s release with President Trump and DHS, but the city declined to detain him.
The shooting led to protests and calls from some officials to abolish ICE. Five protesters were arrested.
DHS reported Belgal is now in a detention facility outside New York state.
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Ashley Hinson, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa, is currently leading Democrat Josh Turek by 2 points in recent polls. She has made efforts to distance herself from President Donald Trump on some issues, such as calling for an end to the Iran war and promoting bipartisan efforts, despite Trump winning Iowa in the 2024 presidential election.
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Emerson College polls show Ashley Hinson at 47% and Josh Turek at 45% among likely Iowa voters.
Another poll by CNN/SSRS also shows Hinson leading Turek by 2 points.
An earlier Marist University poll had Turek ahead by 8 points.
On Polymarket, a prediction platform, Hinson’s chances of winning rose from 51% in late September to 57% in early October.
Despite Trump winning Iowa by 13 points in 2024, his approval rating in the state is negative, with 42% approval and 51% disapproval.
Hinson has publicly called for ending the Iran war and proposed policies to reduce fuel prices, aiming to offer relief to farmers and truckers.
Some critics point out Hinson previously voted against resolutions to immediately end the Iran war.
Her campaign appears to be trying to appeal to voters who may be less supportive of President Trump.
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Senate candidates in Michigan and Georgia participated in debates before the upcoming midterm elections. The debates were described as tense and covered important political issues relevant to voters in these states.
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The debates involved Senate candidates from Michigan and Georgia.
These events took place shortly before the midterm elections.
The tone of the debates was intense and focused on key election topics.
CBS News correspondent Fin Gómez reported on the debates.
The debates are part of the campaign process to inform voters.
These debates can influence voters’ decisions in the midterm elections.
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The Arlington County Board in Virginia sued to stop construction of President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The lawsuit argues the project is moving too fast without proper environmental review and ignores the potential negative effects on the community.
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Arlington County filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia against the Triumphal Arch project.
The lawsuit claims the National Park Service is rushing construction without proper environmental analysis.
The arch is planned for Memorial Circle on federal parkland near Arlington County.
Arlington County says the project could harm the community and was ignored in the review process.
The White House denies wrongdoing and says the arch will honor veterans and families of the fallen.
A flight attendants' union raised safety concerns about the arch hosting military uses like drones and ammunition.
Another lawsuit argues that Congress must approve the project, and a judge ordered the administration to notify the court before construction begins.
The arch is part of several projects President Trump is doing to reshape Washington, D.C.
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A federal judge is considering ordering immigration agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago to give up their personal phones for review. The operation, part of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, faced legal challenges over how the agents conducted arrests and used force.
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Operation Midway Blitz started in Chicago in September 2025 to arrest undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
The operation is part of President Donald Trump’s broader immigration crackdown and deportation push.
Illinois and Chicago have filed a lawsuit claiming the operation pressured local officials and involved aggressive tactics.
Judge Sara Ellis raised concerns that ICE agents used personal phones for official work and may need to turn them over for evidence.
Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino lost his government phone and refused to hand over his personal phone for a court order.
There were allegations of excessive force during the operation, including the use of tear gas and shootings that resulted in deaths.
The judge has not yet ordered the phones to be surrendered and is considering less intrusive ways to get the information.
The administration says the operation is necessary to enforce immigration laws and protect public safety.
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The U.S. government led by President Trump has imposed new sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), blocking its assets in the U.S. and restricting business with it. This move responds to the ICC's investigations of alleged war crimes involving U.S. personnel and Israeli leaders, even though the U.S. and Israel are not members of the court.
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The U.S. sanctioned the ICC and froze its assets within U.S. jurisdiction.
These sanctions come after previous penalties on ICC judges and prosecutors.
The U.S. objects to the ICC investigating alleged war crimes by Americans in Afghanistan and Israeli officials in Gaza.
The ICC says it can prosecute crimes committed in member territories regardless of the accused's nationality.
The U.S. allows some ICC services to continue for 180 days to encourage negotiations with ICC member states.
The ICC called the sanctions an attack on the rule of law and asked member countries for support.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2024 Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge known for human rights work and leading a UN inquiry that found evidence of genocide in Gaza.
Israel strongly disputes the UN report and criticized the Nobel Prize decision.
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President Donald Trump has created a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged false statements on mortgage documents. The committee will review evidence and hold a hearing on November 5 to decide if she can be removed from her position.
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President Trump formed a three-member committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
The investigation focuses on whether Cook made false statements on mortgage papers in 2021.
Cook was appointed to the Federal Reserve Board in 2022 by President Joe Biden, with a term lasting until 2038.
There will be a hearing on November 5, where Cook must appear and answer questions.
Trump started trying to remove Cook in August 2025 after mortgage fraud allegations.
Cook sued to block her removal, and a federal judge stopped her firing in September 2025.
The US Supreme Court said the president cannot remove a Fed governor without proper cause and process.
The committee includes the president’s economic policy assistant, EEOC chair, and director of government ethics.
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United Family Advocates released a new plan that calls for big changes in how the federal government pays for child welfare. The plan suggests focusing more on helping families within their communities instead of separating children from their parents, which can be expensive and damaging.
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United Family Advocates proposed a new framework for child welfare funding.
The plan urges major reforms in federal child welfare financing.
It suggests prioritizing community-based support for families.
The goal is to reduce the practice of removing children from their parents.
Separating families is described as costly and harmful.
The framework focuses on keeping families together.
The changes aim to improve child welfare outcomes.
The proposal addresses how money is spent in child welfare systems.
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New data from the Federal Reserve shows that between 2021 and 2024, middle- and lower-income American families had higher incomes after adjusting for inflation, while the richest 10% saw their incomes fall. Despite this, wealthy families increased their net worth significantly, especially through assets like stocks and houses.
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Median family income in the U.S. rose by 7% after adjusting for inflation from 2021 to 2024.
Income for the top 10% of earners dropped by 14% in the same period.
Wealthy families (top 10% by income) saw their median net worth increase by 31% from 2022 to 2025.
The median net worth for the average family increased by only 2%, while families in the bottom 40% saw their net worth slightly decline.
The data comes from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, released every three years.
Blue-collar workers had bigger wage gains during the tight job market and high inflation years of 2021 and 2022.
Top earners’ incomes can fluctuate a lot because they often come from capital gains and business income.
More families are carrying high debt payments, with the debt payment-to-income ratio rising to 15.4% and the share of families with high debt payments increasing to 8.6%.
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