A businessman says U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, asked him to send her $100,000. He believes this was in exchange for special access to the Trump administration.
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The businessman claims Kimberly Guilfoyle wanted him to wire $100,000 to her.
He thinks this request was a "pay to play" scheme, meaning money for access.
Kimberly Guilfoyle is currently the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
The request was allegedly made to gain influence with President Donald Trump’s administration.
CBS News reported this claim through their senior White House correspondent.
There has been no official statement from Guilfoyle or the Trump administration about these allegations.
The article is part of U.S. political news coverage.
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Senator Chris Murphy reported seeing serious damage at the US embassy in Saudi Arabia after an Iranian drone strike and said this risked many lives if it happened during the day. He also said the Pentagon, led by Secretary Pete Hegseth, blocked his access to a major US military base in Qatar and tried to hide the full costs of the war from Congress and the American public.
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Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early on March 3, causing major damage but no injuries because the building was empty.
Senator Murphy said the damage was worse than publicly described and some parts of the embassy are now unusable.
The drone strikes also damaged a key gas facility in Qatar, reducing exports by 17% and lowering gas tanker traffic at the port.
Murphy was blocked from visiting Al Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest US base in the area, despite advance notice and requests.
Pentagon officials said Murphy knew ahead of time that he would not be supported for base access due to travel restrictions.
Murphy plans to propose new laws to require the Pentagon to give Congress access to overseas bases and consider withholding defense funding to end the war.
Murphy criticized the administration for ignoring Congress and said ending the war will be a priority if Democrats win upcoming elections.
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Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft and Adobe are suspended from a U.S. program that helps foreign workers get green cards. Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the program by firing American workers and replacing them with foreign workers paid less. Microsoft denied the claims and said they follow the rules and pay fair wages.
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Microsoft and Adobe were suspended from the PERM green card certification program.
The PERM program allows companies to hire foreign workers permanently in the U.S.
Vice President JD Vance claims Microsoft fired 6,000 American workers last year and replaced them with over 9,000 foreign workers on H-1B visas and green cards.
Vance described these foreign workers as “indentured servants” earning lower wages than Americans.
Microsoft said most of its U.S. employees are Americans and it pays competitive wages to all workers.
Microsoft only files H-1B visa petitions for workers who meet strict rules and pays them as much as comparable American employees.
President Donald Trump awarded Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella the Medal of Technology and Innovation on the same day.
The suspension is part of a broader federal investigation into fraud and abuse in the H-1B visa program.
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Federal prosecutors are presenting evidence to a grand jury to decide if Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, lied in her testimony about the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Hutchinson’s testimony included claims about President Trump’s knowledge of violence plans that have been challenged by others.
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Cassidy Hutchinson was a White House aide to Mark Meadows, President Trump’s chief of staff.
She testified in 2022 before the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack.
Hutchinson said President Trump was warned that some supporters had weapons but did not care.
She claimed Trump tried to order the removal of magnetometers (security metal detectors) at the Capitol.
Hutchinson relayed a story about Trump trying to grab the steering wheel of his Secret Service car after a speech encouraging supporters to go to the Capitol.
Trump’s driver gave sworn testimony that contradicted Hutchinson’s story about the steering wheel.
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, rather than the local U.S. Attorney’s Office, is handling the investigation.
Republican House allies reportedly referred Hutchinson’s testimony to federal prosecutors for review.
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Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana said he might leave Congress and go back to Louisiana if the Republican Party loses control of the House of Representatives after next year's midterm elections. He spoke about uncertainty regarding his future if the GOP loses its majority.
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Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House and a Republican from Louisiana.
He suggested he could return to Louisiana if Republicans lose House control in the 2024 midterms.
Johnson expressed uncertainty about his future political role if his party loses the majority.
His comments were made during an exclusive interview with Fox News.
The House of Representatives majority affects which party controls the agenda in Congress.
Johnson hinted that his decisions could be influenced by personal or faith-based reasons.
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Veterans and their families will get higher federal benefits next year. Disability payments may increase by about $1,800 per year in 2027, and burial benefits have already been raised to help cover funeral costs.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is raising burial reimbursements for fiscal year 2026.
Burial allowances for non-service-connected deaths have increased to $1,002 for burial and an additional $1,002 for plot or interment fees.
For deaths related to military service, burial reimbursements remain up to $2,000.
The VA plans a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for disability compensation in 2027, possibly the largest in three years.
The COLA increase is estimated between 3.2% and 3.6%, which could raise a veteran’s monthly disability payment by several dollars to over $150, depending on their disability rating.
A veteran with a 100% disability rating and dependents may see annual benefits rise by about $1,800.
The exact COLA will depend on inflation data released in October 2026.
These increases are meant to help veterans keep up with rising costs like funeral expenses and everyday living.
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Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Donald Trump, may face criminal charges for allegedly lying to Congress about the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Other former Trump aides and lawyers have also been charged or indicted related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election and January 6 investigations.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a criminal indictment against Cassidy Hutchinson for allegedly lying during her testimony about January 6.
Prosecutors have presented evidence to a grand jury and will call more witnesses, but Hutchinson has not yet been subpoenaed to appear.
Several former Trump associates have faced charges tied to election challenges and January 6 investigations.
Rudy Giuliani was indicted in Georgia and Arizona for efforts to overturn the 2020 election; he was also disbarred and later pardoned by President Trump.
Mark Meadows was charged in Georgia and Arizona, denied wrongdoing, and was pardoned by Trump federally, but state charges remain.
John Eastman was indicted for legal strategies to challenge the election and was disbarred in California; he received a federal pardon from Trump.
Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in Georgia and was indicted in Arizona; her law license was suspended.
Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty in Georgia election cases and received probation sentences; both faced disbarment.
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President Donald Trump responded to media reports about his remarks on Iran's threat to Los Angeles and San Diego. He said the media misunderstood him and that he was making a comparison related to gas prices, not inviting Iran to attack the cities.
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President Trump made comments that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
The media reported that he was inviting Iran to bomb these cities.
President Trump said this was incorrect and the media misunderstood his words.
He explained he was making a comparison related to gas prices.
The incident sparked reactions and coverage in the news.
President Trump publicly criticized the media’s interpretation on Thursday.
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President Donald Trump told people in Minnesota to "fight back" against Somali immigrants following the arrest of a Somali American man accused of planning a terror attack. He also criticized Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz for not taking strong action on this and other issues related to the Somali community.
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President Trump made the comments on Truth Social, urging Minnesotans to resist Somali immigrants.
The comments came one day after federal officials arrested Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, an 18-year-old Somali American, for allegedly plotting a terror attack in Minnesota.
Mohamud is accused of planning to join a Foreign Terrorist Organization by traveling to Somalia.
President Trump said there is "violence, murder, and mayhem" in Minnesota involving Somali immigrants.
He called Governor Tim Walz an "incompetent thief" and accused him of failing to protect the state.
Trump has previously criticized Walz for handling fraud and enforcement operations linked to the Somali community.
Federal operations in 2025 resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The White House and Minnesota officials were contacted for comments but no statement was included in the report.
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for over a week due to the flu. President Donald Trump and Republican candidate Ken Paxton have criticized Talarico’s absence and questioned his explanation.
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James Talarico, the Democratic Texas Senate candidate, has been sick with the flu and away from campaigning for more than a week.
Talarico's last in-person event was on September 26, and he moved to virtual appearances by September 30.
Talarico has Type 1 diabetes, a condition that may make flu recovery harder.
President Trump and Ken Paxton have attacked Talarico’s absence and expressed doubt about his illness.
Trump joked about Talarico being forced to eat meat and vomiting, incorrectly labeling him as a vegan.
Paxton led a crowd chant asking, “Where is James Talarico?” to highlight his absence.
Talarico has said he prioritizes public safety by staying away from events to avoid spreading illness.
Polls show the Texas Senate race is close as the midterm election approaches in 26 days.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln and its crew of over 4,500 sailors and Marines returned to San Diego after being deployed for 321 days. Their mission included many months in the Middle East supporting U.S. military efforts against Iran.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego on October 8, 2026, after 321 days away.
More than 4,500 sailors and Marines were on board during the deployment.
The ship spent over 250 days continuously at sea, mostly in the Middle East.
The deployment involved supporting U.S. military actions related to the war with Iran.
The ship stopped in Thailand and Guam while returning home.
The USS George Washington replaced the Lincoln in the Middle East in August 2026.
Reports raised concerns about supply shortages, bad plumbing, and crew mental health during the deployment.
Congressional Democrats questioned the Navy about these issues, while the Pentagon defended the ship's conditions.
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President Donald Trump awarded top US science and technology honors to leading tech executives, including Elon Musk and Sergey Brin. The ceremony highlighted strong ties between the Trump administration and major technology companies, amid recent visa suspensions for some firms accused of fraud.
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President Trump gave the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk (SpaceX/Tesla), Sergey Brin (Google), Jensen Huang (Nvidia), and Lisa Su (AMD).
Michael Dell (Dell Technologies) and Satya Nadella (Microsoft) received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Five of the six honorees were born outside the US, and four are among the 10 richest people in the world.
The awards ceremony happened the same day the administration suspended Microsoft and others from the H-1B visa program, citing fraud allegations.
Elon Musk was a major donor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and briefly served as a special adviser in the Trump administration.
Dell and his wife pledged $6.25 billion to a government-backed investment account program for children born during Trump’s second term.
Nvidia and AMD agreed to give the US government a 15 percent cut of AI chip sales to China.
Several tech leaders have contributed financially to Trump’s inauguration and support his goal to make the US leader in artificial intelligence.
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Two candidates, Democrat Lindsay James and Republican Joe Mitchell, are debating in Iowa to replace Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the U.S. House. The debate is being broadcast live, and the seat is in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers several northeastern cities.
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The debate takes place on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT.
Lindsay James is a Democratic state representative.
Joe Mitchell is a former Republican state representative.
They are competing for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House.
The district includes cities like Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Mason City.
Ashley Hinson, the current Republican representative, is running for a U.S. Senate seat.
The Cook Political Report rates this House race as "Lean Republican," meaning the Republican candidate has a slight advantage.
The debate is available to watch live on Iowa PBS.
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North Dakota’s current U.S. House Representative Julie Fedorchak will not attend a debate with other candidates for her seat. The debate will include Democrat Trygve Hammer and independents Helene Neville and Charles Tuttle, but no Republican incumbent.
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Julie Fedorchak is the current U.S. House member for North Dakota.
She is running for reelection.
Fedorchak will not appear in the upcoming candidate debate.
The debate is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
The debate includes Democrat Trygve Hammer and independent candidates Helene Neville and Charles Tuttle.
Fedorchak’s campaign said she initially agreed to debate.
Her campaign said the local media changed the debate format and participant list.
Because of this change, Fedorchak decided to withdraw from the debate.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after a 10-month deployment in the Persian Gulf, marking the second-longest deployment since the Cold War. During this time, the ship spent 265 days on mission without stopping at a port, setting a new Navy record.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed for 321 days, mostly in the Persian Gulf.
The ship spent 265 days continuously at sea without a port visit, the longest ever for the Navy.
This deployment was the second-longest since the Cold War, after the USS Gerald R. Ford’s 326-day deployment earlier in 2026.
The carrier supported military action in the war with Iran, launching thousands of aircraft.
Many sailors, including nearly 60 fathers, met their newborn babies for the first time after the deployment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the ship before it arrived home and acknowledged signing orders to extend the deployment.
President Donald Trump had full confidence in the crew’s mission during this deployment.
Sailors described the mission as very difficult with tough conditions on board.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he wants the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be public, possibly the first public execution in the U.S. in nearly 90 years. President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution by firing squad, scheduled for December 3.
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Nidal Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring over 30 in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution by firing squad.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said soldiers will carry out the firing squad and the execution will be public.
It is unclear if “public” means anyone can attend or if it might be shown online.
The last widely recognized public execution in the U.S. was in 1936.
Military rules currently restrict who can witness executions, not allowing the general public or media freely.
A retired colonel said Hegseth’s statement conflicts with existing Army regulations on execution witnesses.
The White House declined to comment and referred questions to the Department of Defense.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" shares stories about notable people and events. It includes a feature on Ethel Kennedy's life, the new "Gruffalo Granny" children's book, singer Noah Kahan’s music and mental health journey, and political strategist Steve Bannon's role in President Trump's movement.
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Ethel Kennedy’s daughter Kerry Kennedy wrote a new book about her mother's life and resilience after Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination.
The new children's book "Gruffalo Granny" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler became the fastest-selling picture book in the UK.
Noah Kahan, a singer-songwriter from Vermont, rose to fame with his song "Stick Season" and his recent album "The Great Divide" focuses on mental health and personal challenges.
Steve Bannon, former advisor to President Donald Trump, remains an influential figure in the MAGA movement and engages with far-right parties in Europe.
"Sunday Morning" also pays tribute to notable people who recently passed away.
The program airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams at 11:00 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
The segment features interviews and discussions with correspondents and contributors like Rita Braver and Ted Koppel.
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The 2026 Senate races are expected to be very expensive, especially in less-populated states like Maine and Alaska. Ohio will have the highest total spending, while Texas races are drawing huge sums, mainly from Republicans.
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Maine voters could each get a $167 voucher for home heating oil based on the money spent on ads there.
Alaska is expected to see $76 million spent on ads, which could use up much of the state's ad inventory.
Ohio will host the most expensive Senate race this cycle, with high spending related to Sherrod Brown’s campaign.
New Hampshire’s Senate race is also attracting heavy spending from both parties.
Republican groups spent $131 million in 17 days to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after his primary win.
North Carolina’s Senate race is expected to cost less than $200 million, far below earlier $1 billion predictions.
Republicans currently have an advantage in spending and ad reach in key states like Texas and Ohio.
Both parties are struggling to find more cost-efficient ways to reach voters with smaller budgets.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is accused by a donor of asking for $100,000 in exchange for favors. The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after a 10-month deployment.
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A donor claims Kimberly Guilfoyle requested $100,000 as a "quid pro quo," meaning a favor in exchange for money.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, completed a 10-month deployment and returned home.
Enrollment in Trump-related accounts has reached over 70 million.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
U.S. authorities charged Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, and his wife with torture.
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Troy Jackson in a Senate race in Maine.
Protests took place in France over poor school conditions.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission successfully returned to Earth.
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Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democrat running for Congress in a Phoenix suburb, reported that she was raped in August while repairing a campaign sign at night. She filed a police report, and the investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is ongoing.
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Greene-Placentia is running for Congress in Arizona's 8th District.
The attack happened at night in Sun City, a Phoenix suburb.
She was hit on the head and sexually assaulted by two men.
One attacker reportedly called her a "Democratic b****" during the assault.
Greene-Placentia told her husband and campaign the next day and reported it to police two weeks later.
Her campaign says she spoke out to support other survivors of sexual assault.
Republican opponent Rep. Abe Hamadeh has asked for a full investigation, including checking camera footage.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
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