Actor Mark Ruffalo spoke against President Trump’s efforts to limit mail-in voting before the midterm elections. He expressed strong opposition at a voting rights event in New York City.
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Mark Ruffalo is an actor known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He attended a “Hands Off Our Vote” event in New York City.
At the event, Ruffalo criticized President Trump’s attempts to restrict mail-in voting.
Mail-in voting allows people to cast their ballots by mail instead of going to a polling place.
Ruffalo said he was ready to “Hulk out,” meaning he would strongly fight back against these voting restrictions.
The midterm elections are upcoming, making voting access a key issue.
Republicans are the political party associated with many efforts to change voting rules.
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The Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist group in the US, is trying to change its image but still promotes racist beliefs. A 2025 survey found that about one in three Americans agree with a false conspiracy theory that immigrants and non-white groups are trying to replace white people. The group’s leader openly says their church is only for white people.
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The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) began after the Civil War to oppose civil rights for Black people and other minorities through violence.
Thomas Robb leads one faction called the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and tries to soften the group’s public image while keeping white nationalist ideas.
In a recent survey, 32% of Americans agreed with the false "great replacement" theory that claims non-white groups threaten white people’s status.
President Donald Trump has been criticized for language some say encourages white nationalist views.
The Knights of the KKK rebranded as The Knights Party and focus on family and faith but exclude Black people from their church.
Robb said only white children of immigrants can be considered truly American.
There are at least 152 active white supremacist groups in the US, with numbers increasing in the last decade, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Incidents involving white nationalist violence, like the 2017 Charlottesville clash, have received national attention.
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President Donald Trump announced a new government task force called the "Super Intelligence Force" to oversee the development and safety of artificial intelligence (AI). The group will be led by the Director of National Intelligence and includes other government officials to help the U.S. lead in AI technology and communicate with the public.
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President Trump created the "Super Intelligence Force" to focus on AI policy.
Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence, will lead the task force.
Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Undersecretary of Defense Emil Michael will also be members.
The task force aims to keep the U.S. ahead in developing AI technology.
Trump signed an executive order to rename AI as "super intelligence" in late September.
The name change is to make the technology sound more advanced and real, rather than "artificial."
Elon Musk and other tech leaders have adopted the new term by renaming their AI products accordingly.
Trump said earlier that he would create a board to oversee AI safety after tech leaders signed a voluntary regulation agreement.
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One Nation has signed a lease for new party headquarters in a Brisbane office building recently bought by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart. Party leaders say they will pay commercial rental rates and deny any conflict of interest or special treatment.
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Gina Rinehart’s company Hanrine bought a three-storey office building in Brisbane’s Spring Hill for about $8 million.
One Nation will rent the building at market rates, according to MP Barnaby Joyce.
Hancock Prospecting, Rinehart’s company, said it does not provide free or discounted space to tenants.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called Rinehart a friend and says Rinehart influenced some policy ideas.
Hanson and Joyce have stayed overnight at Rinehart’s Brisbane mansion after One Nation fundraising events.
Hanson uses a personal bodyguard who also works for Rinehart.
One Nation did not declare several flights funded by Hancock Prospecting, including trips to US political events.
Joyce said he has not spoken with Rinehart in six months.
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A new CBS News poll shows that most Americans are unhappy with President Trump's handling of the economy. Many people believe his policies have made food and grocery prices higher, and that the war in Iran is increasing oil and gas costs.
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66% of people disapprove of how President Trump is handling the economy.
70% say the president's policies are causing food and grocery prices to rise.
64% believe the war in Iran is pushing oil and gas prices much higher.
The poll reflects growing concern about the cost of living among Americans.
The information comes from a CBS News poll measuring public opinion.
The cost of essentials like food, gas, and oil are major worries for many.
There is pressure on President Trump to respond to these economic issues.
The article includes other news topics, but the primary focus is on economy and public opinion.
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Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman and candidate for Florida governor, is actively reaching out to Black voters as part of his campaign. He aims to win over more than 20% of Black voters, a higher share than previous Republican candidates received, while emphasizing his focus on leadership and ideas rather than racial identity.
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Byron Donalds is running for governor of Florida as a Republican.
He is targeting over 20% of the Black vote in his campaign.
In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis received about 13% of the Black vote in Florida.
President Donald Trump won about 15% of Black votes in Florida during his 2024 campaign.
Donalds co-led a national tour supporting President Trump among Black voters before becoming a candidate himself.
He prefers to focus on merit and leadership qualities instead of his race in his campaign.
Some Black voters remain skeptical because of Donalds’ strong support for President Trump.
Donalds’ campaign includes outreach to various voter groups, including Black and Hispanic communities in several Florida areas.
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The president of Cornell University spoke publicly about how the university handled a serious alleged crime involving a student in 2024. The crime involved an accusation of gang rape at a fraternity house.
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The incident allegedly happened in 2024 at a Cornell University fraternity house.
A junior-year student was reportedly gang raped.
Cornell University’s president has now addressed the situation publicly.
The president described what happened as deeply disturbing.
The news report included coverage from Ithaca, New York, where Cornell is located.
This issue involves student safety and how the university manages such serious cases.
The report came from CBS News with additional news stories shown alongside.
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FBI Director Kash Patel and his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins announced their engagement on Sunday. Wilkins shared a photo of her wearing an engagement ring on social platform X, and Patel replied using his personal account.
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Kash Patel is the Director of the FBI.
Alexis Wilkins is Patel’s girlfriend.
The couple announced their engagement publicly on Sunday.
Wilkins posted a photo showing her engagement ring on the social platform X.
Patel responded to Wilkins’ post using his personal social media account.
Wilkins captioned her post mentioning “went and got the law involved,” referring to Patel’s role.
The announcement was shared with ring and heart emojis.
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Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina has been trying to work within the Republican Party while also criticizing parts of President Donald Trump's administration. After many disagreements, including a major vote against a healthcare bill, Tillis decided to retire instead of running for re-election and wrote a book about his experiences.
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Thom Tillis is a senior Republican senator from North Carolina.
He has voted with the Republican Party but often criticizes certain actions and officials in the Trump administration.
Tillis voted against a major healthcare bill, citing concerns about Medicaid cuts for low-income people.
President Trump criticized Tillis for being a "talker and complainer" and threatened to support someone against him in the primary election.
Tillis announced he would retire rather than fight for his Senate seat again.
He wrote a book titled "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," which discusses his political struggles, including with Trump, Biden, and Obama.
Tillis regrets voting to confirm some Trump Cabinet members, like Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and has called for Hegseth's resignation.
He has also been involved in issues related to federal agents' actions in Minneapolis, leading to deaths during a deportation campaign.
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FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins publicly announced their engagement on social media. Their relationship has been in the news before, and Wilkins is currently involved in a defamation lawsuit over how some media reports portrayed her.
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Kash Patel is the FBI Director since 2025.
Alexis Wilkins is a country music singer.
They have been in a relationship for over three years.
The couple announced their engagement in a black-and-white photo on X social media.
Wilkins captioned the post humorously, saying "Went and got the law involved."
Patel shared the engagement news again with emojis.
Patel has denied claims he used government planes to attend Wilkins' performances.
Wilkins filed a defamation lawsuit against a media company and two journalists regarding false reports about her behavior.
The lawsuit is currently pending after defendants tried to dismiss it.
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Senator Thom Tillis is leaving the Senate and has criticized the growth of power in the executive branch under President Trump, calling on Congress to assert its role as a separate branch of government. Tillis expresses concern that presidents, including Trump, Obama, and Biden, have increasingly bypassed Congress, which threatens the balance of power.
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Senator Thom Tillis is retiring from the Senate after disagreements with President Trump and his advisers.
Tillis wrote a book titled "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," discussing executive power issues.
He worries that the executive branch has gained too much influence, risking authoritarianism.
Tillis believes Congress should act as an equal branch and resist presidents governing mainly by executive orders.
He criticizes both Republican and Democratic leaders for allowing too much power to the White House.
Tillis decided to retire after opposing a Trump-backed bill that would have affected Medicaid coverage in North Carolina.
Tillis regretted voting to confirm Trump’s cabinet members, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom he later called to be fired.
He supports maintaining checks and balances among the three branches of government to protect democracy.
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Gianna Toboni, a new contributor to 60 Minutes, focuses on stories that explore difficult questions without easy answers. She has spent about ten years reporting on the death penalty, a topic that recently made news after a failed execution in Tennessee.
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Gianna Toboni is a new reporter for the TV program 60 Minutes.
She prefers stories that make people think and consider different viewpoints.
Toboni has covered the death penalty for around ten years.
The death penalty gained attention recently due to a failed execution attempt in Tennessee.
Toboni’s reporting aims to explore complex issues where solutions are not simple.
The article mentions other news topics but focuses mainly on Toboni’s interest in challenging stories.
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Senator Thom Tillis expressed concern about the growing power of the executive branch of the U.S. government. He also highlighted worries about the advisers working with President Trump.
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Senator Thom Tillis has been concerned for years about the executive branch having too much influence.
Tillis spoke about these concerns in an interview with 60 Minutes.
He is worried about the types of advisors President Trump has around him.
The interview was featured as part of CBS News coverage.
The focus is on the balance of power in U.S. democracy.
Tillis’s concerns reflect debates about checks and balances in government.
This discussion is happening while President Trump is in office.
The executive branch includes the President and their closest advisers.
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The White House has defended Beni Rae Harmony, a new assistant press secretary for President Donald Trump, after a 2021 photo showed her wearing a shirt with an anti-Biden message and holding a rifle. Harmony previously worked for far-right political figures and partisan media and has been praised by the White House for supporting Trump’s political movement.
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Beni Rae Harmony was hired as an assistant White House press secretary for President Donald Trump in 2024.
A 2021 photo shows Harmony wearing a shirt saying “Fuck Joe Biden” and holding a rifle during a holiday season.
Harmony worked as a correspondent for Real America’s Voice, a right-wing media outlet tied to Steve Bannon.
She previously worked for far-right politicians Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz as a press aide.
The photograph was originally posted by a far-right Republican candidate in 2021 and later verified by Harmony.
The White House praised Harmony as a strong supporter of Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
President Trump’s White House limits access to reporters who are critical and favors those who openly support him.
Harmony replaces a correspondent who lost favor after criticizing Trump’s movement and has a history of defending her former bosses.
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Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana warned that Republicans must address voters’ concerns about the high cost of living ahead of the midterm elections. Recent polls show economic issues, especially inflation, are important to voters and could influence election results.
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Senator John Kennedy said cost of living is the biggest issue for voters before the midterms.
Kennedy said Republicans risk losing support if they ignore people’s struggles with rising prices.
He blamed inflation starting under President Biden and worsening during conflicts involving President Trump.
Polls show voters trust Democrats slightly more to handle the economy and inflation.
Some Republicans, like National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, disagree with negative polling on the economy.
White House spokesman said the 2024 election of President Trump showed voter support for their economic policies.
Many voters report feeling anger or sadness about politicians not solving economic problems.
Economic concerns are seen as crucial in Democrats’ chances to regain control of Congress.
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A woman named Jane Doe has sued Cornell University, a fraternity, and seven students, accusing them of gang-raping her in October 2024. Her case has led to calls for changes in New York's sexual assault laws, especially around how the law treats intoxication during these crimes.
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Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, the Chi Phi fraternity, and seven fraternity members for gang rape.
The case has sparked nationwide discussion about sexual assault on college campuses.
New York has a law that distinguishes between "voluntary" and "involuntary" intoxication in sexual assault cases.
Under current law, if a person willingly consumes alcohol or drugs, they are not seen as mentally incapacitated during an assault.
This law makes it harder to prosecute sexual assault when victims have voluntarily consumed substances.
Governor Kathy Hochul promised to work on closing this legal loophole.
New York’s Assembly formed a group to study sexual assault laws and suggest updates for 2027.
Advocates say more law changes are needed to better protect survivors and address ongoing sexual violence.
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Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Trump’s plan to send $5,000 checks to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. Kelly said the idea looks like an attempt to buy votes rather than a genuine economic plan.
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President Trump proposed giving $5,000 checks to every adult American if Republicans control both the House and Senate after 2026 elections.
The plan was first announced at the Republican midterm convention in September and recently restated by Trump in a video message.
Experts estimate the total cost of this payment could exceed $1 trillion.
Trump has not explained how the program would be funded or passed through Congress.
Other smaller cash payments are being made now, like $90 checks to Medicare Part B beneficiaries and $500 refunds for some ACA enrollees.
Senator Kelly said the $5,000 plan is a political move to influence voters and called it a payoff.
Kelly also criticized Trump for previously cutting taxes for the wealthy while reducing healthcare and food benefits for vulnerable Americans.
Some Democrats have described Trump’s proposal as a political bribe aimed at winning votes tied to election outcomes.
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President Donald Trump is visiting Nebraska to support the Republican campaign in a close Senate race. The Republican candidate, Senator Pete Ricketts, is running against independent Dan Osborn, who has backing from Democrats trying to win the seat.
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President Trump is campaigning in Nebraska, a state that typically votes Republican.
The Senate race is close between Republican Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn.
Dan Osborn is supported by Democrats who want to prevent Republicans from holding the seat.
Pete Ricketts won a special election earlier in 2024 to finish the term of former Senator Ben Sasse.
Republicans are concerned about losing this Senate seat despite Nebraska’s strong Republican history.
The upcoming election is part of the U.S. midterm elections where control of the Senate is at stake.
President Trump is actively working to support Republican candidates in key races to maintain Senate control.
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Democratic Representative Brad Schneider criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for not clearly explaining its plan to deal with the conflict involving Iran. Schneider emphasized the need to explain the goals, especially preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Rep. Brad Schneider is a Democratic member of Congress from Illinois.
He criticized the current U.S. administration’s handling of the Iran conflict.
The main concern is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Schneider says the administration has not presented a clear strategy to the American public.
The criticism was made publicly on a Sunday news program.
The issue is part of broader tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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