The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to review a court ruling that paused deportations of people to countries other than their own. This ruling led to the cancelation of a deportation flight carrying 70 people to three African countries. The administration says the Supreme Court needs to act quickly to address the situation.
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A U.S. appeals court ruled to stop deportations to third countries (countries other than the immigrants' own).
This ruling affected a Trump administration policy on immigration and deportations.
The ruling came just before midnight, causing the cancellation of a flight with 70 deportees.
The flight was set to go to Burundi, Rwanda, and the Central African Republic.
The appeals court withdrew a previous order that allowed flights to continue during legal challenges.
The administration called on the Supreme Court to intervene and stop the disruption.
The flight cancellation required new diplomatic talks with the three unnamed countries.
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James Copenhaver, who was shot at a 2024 campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died after being seriously injured. He was one of three people hit by gunfire when a gunman opened fire, and President Trump and other officials have expressed condolences.
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James Copenhaver, 76, was shot during an assassination attempt on President Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, on July 13, 2024.
Copenhaver died on September 23, 2026, after two years of dealing with his injuries.
Three people were shot that day: Copenhaver, former Marine David Dutch, and firefighter Corey Comperatore; Comperatore died protecting his family.
President Trump was grazed by a bullet but was not seriously hurt.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired up to eight shots before being killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter.
Copenhaver was a veteran, described as a devoted family man, and his family received widespread support during his recovery.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the violence and called for calmer political discourse.
House Republicans also released a statement expressing sympathy for Copenhaver’s family.
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At a state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump invited guests to visit the White House ballroom construction site, which is still being built. The ballroom project has faced legal challenges but recently won a Supreme Court decision allowing work to continue.
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President Trump spoke at a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He invited guests to see the White House ballroom construction behind a curtain.
The ballroom is expected to be finished in about one year.
The ballroom project has been involved in legal battles.
The Supreme Court recently allowed the construction to continue.
The White House says the ballroom improves security and is funded by private donations, not taxpayer money.
The dinner followed a rare welcome of President Xi and his wife at Joint Base Andrews.
Diplomatic tensions between the US and China include issues like artificial intelligence and trade.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson asked the U.S. Supreme Court justices to use emergency case decisions less often. She said that deciding cases quickly on the emergency docket causes problems for the court’s reputation and fairness.
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Justice Jackson spoke on Thursday about the court’s emergency docket use.
She warned that frequent emergency rulings create "institutional costs," meaning harm to the court’s operation and trust.
The emergency docket allows quick decisions on urgent cases without following the usual full review process.
Jackson questioned why one side in a case should get a fast decision when others wait a long time.
Her comments reflect concerns about fairness and the court’s workload.
The emergency docket is used when cases need immediate attention.
Other justices have different views on how often to use emergency rulings.
The discussion comes amid several high-profile and politically sensitive court cases.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House for Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his wife. The event took place on Thursday night as part of diplomatic visits between the two countries.
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President Trump and Melania Trump welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife to the White House.
The gathering was a state dinner, which is a formal event hosted for visiting leaders.
The dinner was held on a Thursday night.
The event is part of ongoing diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on the event.
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A judge stopped President Trump’s ban on three news organizations for now. The judge said the ban raised questions about fairness and following legal rules.
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President Trump banned three media outlets.
A judge paused this ban temporarily.
The judge’s decision focused on concerns about due process, which means fair treatment under the law.
The issue involves the constitutional rights related to free speech and government actions.
Legal experts explained that the judge wants to make sure the ban doesn’t violate these rights before allowing it to continue.
The ban affects how the government interacts with certain news media.
The case is still ongoing and may require more court decisions.
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A recent Pew Research poll found that only 17% of Americans trust the U.S. government. This low level of trust comes just six weeks before the upcoming midterm elections.
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The poll shows trust in the U.S. government is at a historic low.
Only 17% of Americans say they trust the government.
The poll results were released shortly before the midterm elections.
The midterms will decide members of Congress and affect government control.
Low trust may influence voter turnout and election results.
The poll reflects growing public skepticism about government actions.
Pew Research Center conducted the survey.
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The trial in Ohio of Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, continued with testimony from his mistress, Alleigha Botner. Flynn is charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, by shooting her while she slept, then staging the scene to look like a break-in. He denies the charges, and Botner described their affair and texts, including troubling messages Flynn sent about his wife.
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Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, by shooting her twice in the head while she was asleep.
Prosecutors say Flynn staged the scene to look like a break-in and called 911 about an intruder.
The murder happened in Tipp City, Ohio, on February 16.
Flynn has pleaded not guilty and denies involvement, saying he was in another room at the time.
Alleigha Botner had an 18-month affair with Flynn and exchanged over 100,000 texts with him before the murder.
Texts revealed Flynn made hateful comments about his wife and even said he thought about killing her without going to jail.
Botner initially lied to the FBI but later said she believed Flynn killed his wife, seeing the death as more than a coincidence.
Flynn faces additional charges for tampering with evidence and threatening a witness.
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Tom Homan, a key official working on border issues, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue its work despite recent criticism. He made these remarks while speaking at a Department of Justice event about crime victims.
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Tom Homan is a White House official focused on border enforcement.
He supports ICE and said the agency will keep operating.
ICE has faced increased criticism for stepping up immigration enforcement.
Homan made his comments at a Department of Justice event related to victims of violent crime.
He emphasized that ICE is here to stay, despite public opposition.
The remarks came amid ongoing debates about immigration enforcement policies.
ICE is responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the U.S.
The article does not mention President Donald Trump’s specific role in this statement.
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Senator Jeff Merkley and other Senate Democrats plan to introduce resolutions to stop President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center or building a large arch near Arlington National Cemetery. They aim to use Senate votes and control over government funding to block these projects.
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Senator Jeff Merkley will introduce two bills to prevent changes to the Kennedy Center and block the construction of President Trump’s arch.
Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, supports Merkley’s bill protecting the Kennedy Center.
Democrats plan to use the Senate’s funding approval process later this year to stop Trump’s projects.
President Trump wants the arch to serve as a facility for snipers, drones, and ammunition.
Trump described the Kennedy Center as old and in need of renovation when closing it for repairs.
Merkley’s Kennedy Center bill would prevent demolition of any presidential memorial without Congress’s approval.
A federal judge recently required Trump’s officials to give 30 days’ notice before making changes to the Kennedy Center.
Veterans’ groups are suing to stop the arch’s construction, claiming it needs congressional permission.
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The Senate Republican campaign group is asking for nearly $9 million to defend Senate seats in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio. These money requests come because Democrats are leading or close in polls in these states that President Trump won by big margins in 2024.
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) wants $8.9 million to support Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio.
Alaska needs $1.2 million; Iowa needs $4.2 million; Ohio needs $3.5 million from donors.
Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan by 2 points in Alaska polls.
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson are within 1 point in polls.
Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted by 4 points in Ohio polls.
The NRSC uses a Supreme Court ruling to coordinate with campaigns and buy cheaper ads.
Political rating groups recently moved several Republican-held Senate seats toward Democrats.
Republicans are reportedly giving up on North Carolina and Georgia but see hope in New Hampshire and Michigan.
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A man escaped from a hospital in Florida, stole a woman’s car, and led the police on a high-speed chase. This event caused disruption in Miami-Dade County on Thursday.
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The incident happened in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
A man broke out of a hospital by himself.
After escaping, he carjacked a woman.
Police chased the man at high speeds.
The chase caused chaos and disruption.
The news was reported by CBS News and Cristian Benavides.
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Mississippi officials are speeding up toxicology tests after two University of Mississippi students died on the same day in different places. Investigators found the same type of packaged kratom at both locations.
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Two students from the University of Mississippi died on Monday.
The deaths happened in separate, unrelated incidents.
Toxicology reports are being processed faster to understand the causes of death.
Both scenes had kratom, a herbal substance, in similar packaging.
Authorities are investigating if kratom played a role in the deaths.
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Joe Petraro-Hyppolite, a 13-year-old with an IQ of 168, has been accepted into a master's degree program at New York University (NYU). He is one of the youngest people ever to enter such an advanced academic program at NYU.
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Joe Petraro-Hyppolite is 13 years old.
He has an IQ score of 168, which measures high intelligence.
He was accepted into a master's degree program at NYU.
This makes him one of the youngest students ever admitted to a graduate program there.
NYU is a major university located in New York City.
A master's degree is an advanced level of study after a bachelor's degree.
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Stanford University said sorry for changing a photo of students. The school edited the picture to change how the students looked, including their race and gender, and called it a serious mistake.
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Stanford University edited a photo of students.
The edits changed the students’ faces, race, and gender.
The university apologized for this action.
They called it a serious error in judgment.
The incident was reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump met with China’s leader Xi Jinping at the White House. They talked about Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and other important issues. A former Obama administration official, Danny Russel, shared his views on this meeting.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping held talks at the White House.
Their conversation covered Taiwan and artificial intelligence.
The meeting aimed to discuss various important topics between the U.S. and China.
Danny Russel worked as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs under President Barack Obama.
Russel appeared on CBS News to analyze the significance of the talks.
The meeting reflects ongoing dialogue between the U.S. and China on regional and technology matters.
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Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina expressed surprise at President Donald Trump's visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Tillis is trying to understand why President Trump’s approach to China has changed between his first and second terms.
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Senator Thom Tillis is a Republican from North Carolina.
Tillis publicly commented on President Trump’s visit with Xi Jinping.
The visit marks a shift in President Trump’s relationship with China compared to his first term.
Tillis described the visit using the phrase "a WTF moment," showing his surprise.
The discussion about the visit took place on CBS News with journalist Tony Dokoupil.
President Trump is currently serving his second term as U.S. President.
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Democrat Chris Pappas is now leading Republican John E. Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, according to a recent University of New Hampshire poll. The race, opening due to Senator Jeanne Shaheen's retirement, is considered very close as the general election approaches.
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Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads John E. Sununu, a Republican, 50% to 42% in the latest New Hampshire Senate poll.
Sununu was ahead in polls conducted in August, indicating a recent change in voter support.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring, making this an open seat for November’s election.
The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, meaning it is very competitive.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator in over 15 years.
Polls show both candidates have low favorability ratings, with higher unfavorable ratings than favorable.
Republicans currently have a narrow majority in the U.S. House and Senate.
The poll surveyed 1,418 likely voters from September 17 to 21, with a margin of error of 2.6%.
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Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the failed company Theranos, will move from prison to a halfway home in Texas next August. She was sentenced to over 11 years for defrauding investors with false claims about her blood-testing technology.
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Holmes was sentenced in 2022 to over 11 years in prison for fraud.
Theranos claimed its technology could detect diseases from a few drops of blood, but these claims were false.
She currently is in a minimum security prison in Bryan, Texas.
Holmes will transfer to the Austin transitional center, a halfway home, in August 2025.
Her sentence has been shortened several times but will still end in February 2030.
A judge said the reduced sentence still fits the seriousness of her crimes.
Holmes plans to live in Austin after her full release.
She is featured in a new documentary by comedian Nathan Fielder about her life before and during prison.
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James Copenhaver, who was shot during a 2024 campaign rally for President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at age 76. He was one of three people injured during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Trump, and he suffered long-term health problems from his wounds.
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James Copenhaver was shot in the arm and abdomen during a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The shooting occurred when a 20-year-old gunman fired from a rooftop, also grazing President Trump’s ear.
Copenhaver had multiple surgeries and permanent health issues, like kidney damage and loss of feeling in his leg.
Two others were shot: David Dutch (who survived) and Corey Comperatore (who was killed protecting his family).
Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government, claiming poor security at the rally by the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security.
Copenhaver died on September 23, 2026, at a hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was a veteran and was described by his family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and patriot.
The House Republican Conference expressed condolences to his family but the White House had no immediate comment.
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