An Iowa judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register. The suit challenged poll results showing Kamala Harris leading just before the 2024 general election.
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President Trump sued pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over polling numbers.
The poll showed Kamala Harris ahead shortly before the 2024 election.
The lawsuit claimed problems with the poll’s accuracy or method.
Iowa District Court Judge Scott J. Beattie ruled against President Trump.
The judge dismissed the case, meaning no legal action will continue.
The decision was announced on Wednesday.
The case centered on claims related to election polling in Iowa.
The lawsuit was filed ahead of the 2024 general elections.
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Senator Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Republican campaign group, told GOP lawmakers they are facing many close Senate races but believe they can keep control of the Senate in the November midterm elections. The party plans to focus spending on key states where they are defending seats or trying to win Democratic seats.
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Senator Tim Scott chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
He said the GOP is in a "fight for our lives" with many toss-up Senate races.
The party is focusing on defending seats in Maine, Texas, Ohio, Iowa, and Alaska.
Republicans are targeting New Hampshire and Michigan to gain seats from Democrats.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority and can lose up to three seats and keep control.
Maine’s Senator Susan Collins is seeking a sixth term in a state trending Democratic.
Democrats are challenging GOP seats in states like North Carolina, Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Alaska.
Republicans aim to use a Supreme Court ruling allowing more coordinated spending with candidates during campaigns.
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The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. will remain closed for at least another week due to safety concerns, including building corrosion and other hazards. A judge has ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before making any major changes to the center, including demolition or name changes.
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The Kennedy Center’s executive director announced the closure will last until at least September 30, 2026.
Safety issues include corrosion on parts of the building and obstacles that could block emergency exits.
The center’s main building has been closed since mid-September and fenced off from the public.
A federal judge blocked a planned two-year renovation closure and required 30 days’ notice for any demolition plans.
The judge ruled that adding President Trump’s name to the building was illegal and must be removed.
The Trump-controlled board renamed the center the "Trump-Kennedy Center" last year, but this was stopped by the court.
Protesters have formed human chains around the center in response to President Trump’s threats related to the building.
The Justice Department is asking the court to allow renovations to proceed, but the judge has not yet made a final decision.
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President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military airfield near Washington to begin a state visit focused on trade, artificial intelligence (AI), and Iran. The visit included extending a trade truce between the US and China and several formal events, but major breakthroughs are not expected.
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President Trump greeted President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, a US military airfield.
The visit is the third meeting between Trump and Xi since Trump’s re-election in 2024.
The US and China agreed to extend their trade truce from November 10 to January 10.
Discussions will include trade, AI technology, and the Iran conflict.
No Chinese CEOs are in Xi’s delegation, but top US tech leaders will attend related events.
The visit will feature formal events like a state banquet at the White House and a visit to the National Archives.
Both countries are competing for leadership in AI, which is a major topic of the talks.
The visit aims to maintain calm between the two nations despite ongoing rivalries.
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Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters said the Republican Party expects to keep control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the upcoming November midterm elections. He predicted the GOP will win 220 seats in the House and 53 seats in the Senate.
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Joe Gruters is the Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
He made comments about the 2024 midterm elections on a Wednesday.
Gruters expects the Republican Party to keep its majority in the House of Representatives.
He also expects the GOP to maintain control of the Senate.
The predicted number of seats for the GOP is 220 in the House and 53 in the Senate.
The midterm elections will take place in November 2024.
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Eight personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln naval group attempted suicide during their long deployment related to the US conflict with Iran, according to a letter from the acting US Navy secretary. The crew faced mental health challenges, supply shortages, and extended time at sea, which raised concerns among lawmakers and the public.
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Eight sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group have attempted suicide during the deployment.
The deployment lasted 286 days, longer than the original plan, due to ongoing conflict.
The crew experienced mental health struggles, including some trying to jump overboard.
In one case, a sailor who went overboard was rescued and given medical care.
Reports noted poor living conditions, such as mold and limited supplies like food and soap.
Meal options were temporarily reduced to one to conserve resources, but four balanced meals were provided daily.
Navy officials said they are committed to sailors’ well-being and working to address issues.
Some government officials criticized media coverage, while others called for better treatment of service members.
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President Donald Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House. These media companies filed a lawsuit, saying the ban violates their First Amendment rights. A federal judge has not yet decided on the case.
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President Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House.
The ban is being challenged in court by these media outlets.
The lawsuit argues the ban violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech and press.
A federal judge is involved but has not made a decision yet.
CBS News legal expert Jessica Levinson explained the legal issues on CBS News.
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Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few supports the Protect College Sports Act, which the Senate is expected to discuss and vote on soon. The act aims to make decisions about college sports clearer and more fair.
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The Senate plans to debate and vote on the Protect College Sports Act this week.
Mark Few is the men's basketball coach at Gonzaga University.
Coach Few has publicly expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act.
The Protect College Sports Act is focused on the future regulation of college sports.
The legislation could change rules to protect college sports programs and athletes.
This action is taking place on Capitol Hill, the center of the U.S. government.
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In Pennsylvania, nurses are visiting Amish homes to give measles vaccines as part of efforts to stop a serious outbreak. Many Amish people do not regularly use modern healthcare, so health workers are going door to door to build trust and improve vaccine access.
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Pennsylvania is facing its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, with four reported deaths.
Nurse Dale Weiser visits Amish homes to vaccinate people, sometimes driving 30 miles daily.
The Amish community avoids many modern technologies and has limited contact with healthcare systems.
The state health department has given about 4,300 MMR vaccines at pop-up clinics near the outbreak center.
About 90,000 Amish live in Pennsylvania, but only about 25% in the Lancaster area have received the MMR vaccine.
Amish people’s limited vaccine use is often due to inconvenience, not strong opposition.
Measles spreads quickly in Amish groups because they are very social and often have low vaccination rates.
Two babies, an 18-year-old, and a 40-year-old have died from measles complications in this outbreak.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group experienced eight suicide attempts during a long deployment that began last year, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. The group spent much of its time at sea in the Middle East supporting operations against Iran, and no suicides happened onboard.
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Eight suicide attempts occurred among sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during a deployment starting in November last year.
Two attempts happened during active fighting with Iran.
The carrier group served more than nine months at sea, with over 250 continuous days this year.
Crew reported problems such as food shortages, supply issues, and broken plumbing during the deployment.
Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand raised concerns about sailors’ mental health and ship conditions.
The Pentagon said there was no increase in suicide attempts and that support like counselors and chaplains was available.
The Lincoln left the Middle East in late August and recently docked in Thailand before heading to its home port in San Diego.
Acting Navy Secretary Cao emphasized confronting suicide and mental health openly and encouraged seeking support for emotional crises.
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Eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group tried to take their own lives during a long deployment. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao responded to concerns by saying mental health and spiritual support were available on board, while denying a widespread crisis or severe supply problems.
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Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the deployment.
The carrier group has been deployed since last November and is now returning to the U.S.
Five chaplains and several mental health professionals were available on the ship to help crew members.
Sailors involved came from different parts of the strike group, including the carrier crew, airwing, and destroyer squadron staff.
The Navy denied there was a mental health crisis or major problems with plumbing and food supplies.
The ship had about 5,000 crew members on board.
There were some temporary small-scale plumbing issues and reduced meal options for a short time.
The USS George Washington replaced the Abraham Lincoln after its nine-month deployment.
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More than 100 people who rode the X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags in Southern California say they got brain injuries from the ride. Lawyers are representing these visitors in a legal case.
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Over 100 visitors to Six Flags in Southern California claim brain injuries from the X2 rollercoaster.
The injuries are described as traumatic brain injuries, which means serious damage to the brain.
Attorneys are involved and representing the visitors making the claims.
The X2 rollercoaster is located at the Six Flags amusement park in California.
The story was reported by CBS News and includes a video segment.
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Two Royal Air Force pilots safely ejected from a jet during a training exercise in Anglesey after their plane crashed and caught fire. Meanwhile, the Conservative party plans to reduce welfare benefits for long-term unemployed people by 30%, paying them with special cards that restrict spending on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.
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Two RAF pilots escaped safely by parachuting from their jet, which crashed and caused a large fireball during training in Anglesey.
The Conservative party intends to cut Universal Credit by 30% for people unemployed more than six months.
Welfare payments to affected claimants would be paid via a "Back to Work" card to block spending on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling.
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch described the plan as a way to discourage treating unemployment as a "lifestyle choice."
The Labour Party called the Conservatives’ welfare plan "unworkable."
Starting in 2029, new vocational GCSEs like construction and media will be offered to help young people find work or training.
Laws banning alcohol consumption at football matches in England may be reconsidered under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s suggestion.
The EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly hopes for a "deeper" UK-EU trade deal beyond current Labour Party positions.
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First Lady Melania Trump said she had a happy childhood growing up under communism in Slovenia. She described her early years in the former Yugoslavia as positive, while also noting the lack of freedom compared to the United States today. Her comments come as President Donald Trump has often used “communism” to criticize Democrats and democratic socialists.
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Melania Trump was born in 1970 in Slovenia, then part of communist Yugoslavia.
She said she had a “very beautiful childhood” and did not feel she missed anything while growing up under communism.
Melania noted that life under communism was less free than life in the U.S. today.
Yugoslavia’s communist system was different from the Soviet Union and included worker self-management.
Slovenia became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991 after its first multiparty elections in 1990.
President Donald Trump frequently uses the term “communism” to criticize the Democratic Party and democratic socialists.
Trump has called Democrats “communists” and warned that their policies could bring communism to America.
Melania’s comments appeared in an interview with Fox News Business.
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A lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts changed its mask policy to make masks optional on Saturday nights, which led to strong reactions on social media. The bar later apologized for how it handled the change, acknowledging the different needs of their community.
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Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue in Greenfield is a lesbian bar.
The bar announced it would try mask-optional nights on Saturdays to allow full capacity events with DJs and themes.
Before the change, visitors were required to wear KN-95 or better masks at all times.
The new mask policy sparked backlash online, with critics saying it put vulnerable people at risk.
Some politicians, including Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro, publicly commented on the controversy.
The bar emphasized their mission of accessibility and solidarity but apologized for a dismissive tone regarding the policy change.
Mask mandates were common during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce virus spread, especially in public spaces and gatherings.
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A Florida judge found plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski guilty of murdering lawyer Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in March 2023 and whose body has never been found. Kosowski represented himself in the trial and now faces either life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
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Tomasz Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing Steven Cozzi.
Steven Cozzi, a lawyer, went missing in March 2023 and his body has not been recovered.
Prosecutors said Kosowski had a personal obsession with Cozzi, who was involved in lawsuits Kosowski was connected to.
Kosowski waived his rights to a jury trial and to legal counsel, choosing to represent himself.
The judge found two aggravating factors present, making Kosowski eligible for the death penalty.
Family and friends of Cozzi spoke about their grief and the pain of not having his body.
The penalty phase will continue with a hearing scheduled for October 8.
Kosowski did not present any witnesses or testify during the trial or penalty phase.
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A letter from the acting Navy secretary reported that eight sailors tried to take their own lives during the USS Lincoln strike group’s 10-month deployment. This information was shared publicly by CBS News.
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The USS Lincoln strike group was on a deployment that lasted 10 months.
During this time, eight sailors attempted suicide.
The information comes from a letter written by the acting Navy secretary.
The letter was reported by CBS News.
Suicide attempts by military personnel are a serious concern for the Navy.
The USS Lincoln is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group.
The report highlights mental health challenges among sailors during long deployments.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to run again as the Republican leader in the Senate, even if the GOP loses control. He is providing support and money to help Republicans keep the Senate and is focused on important votes and spending for the 2026 elections.
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John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
He plans to run for another term as GOP Senate leader regardless of election results.
Thune is giving senators freedom to act in their state's best interest, even if it means differing from the party or President Trump.
The Senate may focus on investigations or judicial and executive nominations depending on the House election outcome.
Thune supports potentially voting on issues like permitting reform and energy cost legislation soon.
The Senate Leadership Fund linked to Thune is spending nearly $280 million on ads this year to help Republicans.
Another affiliated group in Texas is spending $112 million to support GOP efforts.
Thune says election outcomes will shape the future leadership and direction of the Senate GOP.
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Some Republican candidates in close races for the midterm elections are trying to distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict with Iran. They want to focus more on helping Americans with cost-of-living issues instead of continuing the confrontation with Iran.
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Some Republicans running for office in competitive areas are changing their messages.
These candidates are moving away from President Trump’s Iran war policies.
They want the U.S. to reduce its involvement in the conflict with Iran.
Their focus is shifting to economic problems Americans face, such as higher prices.
This change is happening ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The candidates hope this strategy will improve their chances of winning.
The information comes from CBS News political reporting.
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