JD Vance, a leading Republican figure for the 2028 presidential race, is connecting himself to the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement, which overlaps with the earlier Make America Great Again (MAGA) campaign. At a Maha summit, Vance discussed health program fraud claims and political strategies, while the movement showed signs of division between grassroots supporters and political or corporate interests.
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JD Vance is seen as a top Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
Vance is associating with the Maha movement, linked to health policy and popular among some Trump supporters.
A survey found 68% of rural Maha supporters think President Trump’s health policies harmed or did not help their communities.
Vance claimed his task force found $250 billion in fraud in Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, blaming immigrants, but no clear evidence was provided.
The Maha summit included corporate sponsors like UnitedHealth and Walmart, indicating closer ties between political and business groups.
Vance made political remarks aimed at rivals, like Marco Rubio, trying to gain support from Maha followers.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, leads the Maha movement and spoke about the high costs of US healthcare compared to Europe.
The Maha movement shows internal divisions among its supporters, with tensions between environmental, nutrition, anti-vaccine activists, and political or corporate groups.
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Medicare for All is a major topic among Democrats ahead of the midterm elections, with progressives strongly supporting it and centrists preferring smaller healthcare changes. The party agrees on the goal of providing healthcare to everyone but disagrees on the best way to achieve it.
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About 1,500 unionized nurses supported Medicare for All at a conference in San Francisco.
Progressive Democrats, like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan, actively promote Medicare for All.
Centrist Democrats often see Medicare for All as too difficult to implement and prefer gradual reforms.
The Democratic Party opposes President Trump’s healthcare bill, which could increase the uninsured by 16 million by 2034.
Democrats generally agree on goals like lowering costs and increasing insurance coverage but differ on the approach.
An internal memo showed that Democratic members have varied opinions, including support for Medicare for All and other policies.
Centrists favor expanding the Affordable Care Act and options like a public health insurance plan people can buy.
Medicare for All means a government-run healthcare system, which has been part of Democratic platforms since 1948.
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A 12-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a shooting at a Baltimore park during a youth football game. The shooting started after two men argued over a parking spot and began firing guns at each other.
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The incident happened at Leon Day Park in Baltimore.
Police responded around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.
A 12-year-old girl died at the hospital from gunshot wounds.
Three others, including a woman and two men, were also shot but are expected to survive.
The shooting began after two men argued over a parking spot and exchanged gunfire.
Police are searching for at least two suspects related to the shooting.
Officials asked witnesses to contact the police for more information.
Baltimore’s mayor called the shooting a very disturbing event.
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President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, to also serve as the White House AI czar. Clayton will lead a new group called the Super Intelligence Force (SIF) to oversee and coordinate the government’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI).
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Jay Clayton is currently the director of national intelligence, managing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies.
Clayton previously worked as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term.
President Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF), a new federal group to handle AI issues.
The SIF will work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies.
Clayton described AI as both a big opportunity and a potential threat during his Senate hearing.
Trump first announced in September the creation of an AI czar and an AI Force to manage the rapid development of AI technology.
Trump has stressed the importance of AI development to compete with China in the global AI race.
Trump and six industry executives recently signed an agreement to monitor AI use and address safety concerns.
Before Clayton, David Sacks held the AI czar role until March 2026; he remains an advisor on science and technology.
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Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, released a controversial campaign ad that shows two women discussing voting, which has caused criticism from members of his own party and Democrats. Hilton is trailing Democrat Xavier Becerra in the polls by a significant margin as the election approaches.
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Steve Hilton is running for governor of California as a Republican.
His new campaign ad features two women in a suggestive setting discussing voting for Hilton.
Many Republicans, including fellow candidate Michael Gates, have criticized the ad for using young women in a political campaign.
California Democrats have also condemned the ad as odd and desperate.
Hilton defended the ad, saying it uses humor and provocation to make a point.
Polls show Democrat Xavier Becerra leading Hilton by about 20 to 25 percentage points in the race.
Hilton has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Hilton focuses his campaign on issues like affordability, taxes, and opposing the current Democratic leadership in California.
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President Donald Trump announced the creation of a "Super Intelligence Force" to work with the government and tech companies on artificial intelligence (AI). The effort follows a new agreement where leading AI companies agreed to safety standards to keep AI technology under control.
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President Trump met with leaders from major AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, Meta, and SpaceXAI.
These companies signed a voluntary safety agreement to apply safety controls and audits on AI technology.
The new group is called the Super Intelligence Force (SIF) and will coordinate AI safety efforts with the government.
The term "Super Intelligence" will be used instead of "artificial intelligence."
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the force.
Andrew Ferguson (FTC), Emil Michael (Pentagon CTO), and Scott Kupor (Office of Personnel Management) will also help lead the SIF.
The SIF will work with consumers, public groups, religious organizations, and industry leaders.
President Trump said an AI czar (a top official for AI oversight) will be named within a few days.
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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, called herself a "classic old school Conservative" and laid out her party’s plans at their annual conference. She emphasized policies like benefit cuts, increasing prison places, tax cuts, and reducing government size, presenting these as common-sense approaches to improve the country.
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Badenoch described welfare as a "safety net, not a lifestyle."
She plans to add 50,000 new prison places by cutting the overseas aid budget to £1 billion annually.
The Conservative Party wants to end the childcare "cliff edge," which currently denies entitlement to parents earning over £100,000.
Badenoch wrote an essay called The Right Way, emphasizing business-led growth, tax cuts, and cutting government size to pre-pandemic levels.
She criticized past Conservative governments for expanding the state and not reversing Labour’s changes.
The Conservatives aim to recruit politicians willing to say no to spending when resources are limited.
Labour Party chair Bridget Phillipson responded, saying the Tory Party is out of touch with public desires.
Badenoch compared herself to a "no-nonsense mum" and used nicknames for rival leaders Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham.
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Holding grudges means staying angry or upset about something for a long time. Experts say holding grudges can harm our health and happiness, and forgiving others can help us feel better and heal.
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Journalist Meredith Lepore admits she holds grudges that can last many years, often over small personal events.
A study found that 78% of adults hold grudges, with an average of seven grudges at once.
Psychotherapist Nancy Colier says grudges can become large, harmful feelings even from small incidents.
Harvard professor Tyler VanderWeele says unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to get hurt.
Holding grudges is linked to heart problems, depression, and anxiety.
Social media makes public displays of grudges more common today.
Forgiveness means letting go of anger and replacing it with goodwill.
Forgiveness helps restore relationships and improve mental health.
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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the university will make changes after allegations of a gang rape at the school gained national attention. He emphasized the need for the university and community to improve efforts to prevent such incidents.
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The incident involved an alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
The allegations made national news and brought attention to campus safety.
President Michael Kotlikoff addressed the situation publicly.
He promised reforms to prevent similar events in the future.
The university community was called on to improve its efforts.
The focus is on better prevention and response to sexual violence on campus.
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An explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed 11 workers and deeply affected the local community. The disaster, one of the deadliest industrial accidents in the state in nearly 100 years, has influenced the community’s political outlook ahead of an important House race in November.
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The explosion happened on May 26 at around 7:18 a.m. during a shift change at the paper mill.
A tank of white liquor, a strong chemical used in paper making, imploded causing the deadly accident.
11 people died, making it one of Washington state’s deadliest industrial accidents in almost a century.
Longview is a city of about 38,000 people whose economy has relied heavily on paper mills, shipping, and logging for generations.
Families in Longview have long depended on the mill jobs to support their livelihoods and future plans like college and home ownership.
The explosion has had a wide impact on the community, touching many families and raising ongoing concerns about safety and economic stability.
Jeff Wilson, a Republican state senator and port commissioner who used to work at the mill, has worked alongside Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez following the tragedy.
The disaster has temporarily united the community, which is now preparing to vote in a closely watched U.S. House election.
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CBS News Sunday Morning, hosted by Jane Pauley, featured several stories including the health risks of holding grudges, an interview with writer Aaron Sorkin about his show "The Social Reckoning," Alan Alda discussing how laughter helps with Parkinson's disease, and author Michael Lewis on government workers. The show also covered new ways to detect deepfakes and a trip featuring Ken Kesey's famous "Merry Pranksters" bus.
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The episode aired on October 4, 2026.
Jane Pauley is the host of CBS News Sunday Morning.
Topics included the negative effects of holding grudges on health.
Aaron Sorkin talked about his show "The Social Reckoning."
Alan Alda shared how laughter helps people with Parkinson's disease.
Michael Lewis discussed his book "Blockers," about government workers.
The show explored new technologies to detect deepfakes, which are fake videos that look real.
Ken Kesey's original "Merry Pranksters" bus went on a new journey.
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Los Angeles voters will choose a new mayor on November 3, with Indian-born city council member Nithya Raman challenging current Mayor Karen Bass. If Raman wins, Los Angeles would join New York with a mayor who identifies as a democratic socialist, showing growing diversity and changing political views in major U.S. cities.
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New York has a democratic socialist mayor named Zohran Mamdani.
Nithya Raman, an immigrant from India and current L.A. City Council member, is running for mayor in Los Angeles.
Karen Bass is the current mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman to hold the job there.
A recent poll shows Raman leading Bass, especially among younger and Latino voters.
Raman supports local government focusing on basic services like fixing streets and helping everyday people, a style called "municipal socialism."
Bass has worked to create affordable housing and protect immigrants against federal enforcement actions.
Raman has some political differences from other democratic socialists and has taken independent positions on certain issues.
The election reflects how U.S. cities are becoming more diverse and seeing shifts in Democratic Party ideas.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in a Dayton, Ohio suburb on Saturday night, promoting a Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections. This rally was part of his campaign tour through states that traditionally vote Republican, with about a month left before the elections.
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President Trump spoke at a rally near Dayton, Ohio on Saturday night.
He encouraged voters to support the Republican Party in the midterm elections.
The rally was part of a series of events in Republican-leaning states.
The midterm elections are about one month away.
Recent polls show Democrats have some advantages in the elections.
President Trump’s tour is focused on boosting Republican chances in these key states.
The article mentions upcoming appearances by Justice Alito and an attorney related to a Cornell case, but details are not provided.
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More than 1,200 students in Colorado have earned a new “climate seal” on their diplomas by completing advanced climate courses and community projects focused on local environmental issues. This seal aims to teach students about climate science and prepare them for green jobs, with similar programs beginning in other U.S. states like Maine and California.
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The climate seal requires students to take at least two advanced courses about the climate and complete a community project on climate issues.
One required course must be a science class, such as biology, environmental studies, or earth science, while the other can be in any subject.
The seal started in Colorado after being approved by lawmakers in 2024 and has been adopted by 26 of 179 school districts there.
Projects completed for the seal include creating pollution-detecting gardens, building trails, and studying local wildlife and forestry.
The initiative was created by Lyra Colorado, a nonprofit supporting climate education in schools.
The program is expanding to other states: Maine has adopted a similar seal, and California passed a law to establish one.
Supporters believe the seal helps students understand climate change and connects them to jobs in fields like solar energy and water management.
Some challenges include limited school budgets, concerns about extra work for schools, and political opposition to climate science.
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President Donald Trump urged his supporters in Ohio to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, predicting a large win for the Republican Party. He emphasized the importance of voting to achieve success for Republican candidates.
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President Trump spoke at a rally in Ohio on a Saturday.
He encouraged supporters to vote in the midterm elections next month.
Trump promised a significant victory for the Republican Party (GOP) if voters show up.
He addressed the crowd with strong language to motivate supporters.
The rally focused on boosting Republican turnout and support.
Midterm elections will affect control of Congress and local offices.
Trump’s remarks came as part of his active campaign role in the 2024 election year.
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A new CBS News poll shows that Democrats hold a small lead in the House of Representatives ahead of the midterm elections. Many voters are concerned about rising prices, which they mostly blame on the Trump administration, affecting Republican voter turnout.
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Democrats are expected to keep a narrow majority in the House based on current voting models.
Most Americans judge the economy by prices, especially food and groceries, which many say have increased under President Trump’s policies.
Many voters believe the Iran war is causing gas prices to rise.
Republicans are less likely to say they will definitely vote compared to Democrats, partly due to worries about inflation and costs.
Voters largely see the current economy as the result of President Trump’s policies, not President Biden’s.
Hispanic voters could influence the election outcome, with concerns about immigration and deportation policies affecting their votes.
Some Republicans prefer candidates who agree mostly, but not always, with President Trump.
Candidates opposing new tariffs tend to have more support among certain Republican voters.
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Congressional hearings have become highly partisan and less effective at overseeing government actions. With Republicans controlling both Congress and the White House, efforts to improve how these hearings work are unlikely.
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The executive branch has increased its power significantly.
Congressional hearings are meant to check that power.
Recently, these hearings have become more about political fights than cooperation.
Both parties prioritize winning over working together.
The public's access to clear information is reduced.
Republicans control Congress and the White House currently.
Changes to make hearings more effective are not expected soon.
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Cornell University’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, addressed an alleged gang rape that reportedly happened at a fraternity on campus. In a video statement, he said the claims are very troubling and the university needs to improve its response.
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The alleged gang rape took place at a Cornell University fraternity.
The allegations were made by a woman identified only as Jane Doe.
Michael Kotlikoff is the current president of Cornell University.
He released an eight-minute video statement about the case.
Kotlikoff described the allegations as deeply disturbing.
The president stated that the university must do better in handling such issues.
The incident has sparked controversy and attention around campus safety.
The report was shared by the news source France 24 on October 4, 2026.
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Dengue fever cases are rising in at least 15 U.S. states following a large outbreak in Florida. Health officials report Florida has the most cases, with many infections happening locally, not just from travelers.
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Florida is experiencing the largest dengue fever outbreak in the continental U.S. in decades.
The outbreak is mostly focused in the Tampa Bay area, leading to emergency declarations in several counties.
Dengue fever is caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitoes, mainly Aedes species.
Symptoms include fever, headache, rash, nausea, and muscle pain, but severe cases can cause serious health problems.
Other states with rising cases include California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, and Washington.
Florida’s reported cases increased from 392 to 485 recently, and California's from 31 to 45.
Health officials advise people to avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and removing standing water.
Most U.S. dengue cases link to travelers, but Florida's situation shows how local mosquito transmission can cause outbreaks.
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With the 2026 midterm elections approaching in about a month, NewsNation spoke with actual voters to learn which issues are most important to them. These voters shared their views on the topics that will likely influence their choices on Election Day.
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The 2026 midterm elections are about a month away.
NewsNation interviewed real voters to understand their priorities.
Voters discussed the issues that matter most to them.
These issues could shape the outcomes of the midterms.
The focus was on everyday voters, not politicians or experts.
Election Day decisions reflect the concerns of these voters.
The article provides insight into voter concerns ahead of the midterms.
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