The White House app became the top news app shortly after the Trump administration launched Trump TV, a 24-hour YouTube livestream featuring videos from President Donald Trump and his administration. Meanwhile, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have been banned from the White House and filed a lawsuit to restore their access, claiming their First Amendment rights were violated.
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The White House app reached No. 1 in the App Store’s news category following the launch of Trump TV.
Trump TV is a YouTube livestream showing videos of President Trump and his administration’s key moments.
The app launched in May and has over 2 million downloads with a 4.9-star rating.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from White House press access.
These media outlets sued the Trump administration to regain their White House access.
The Department of Justice said access to the White House is a privilege, not a right.
A judge heard arguments in the lawsuit but did not immediately decide the case.
Some major networks declined to cover a White House event after CNN was excluded from the rotating press pool.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at Joint Base Andrews. Major TV networks did not show the event live because Trump recently banned CNN, Politico, and MSNOW from the White House due to disagreements over news coverage.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at a military base.
The White House live-streamed the event on social media platforms like YouTube and X.
CNN, Politico, and MSNOW were banned from the White House by President Trump for what he calls "fake news."
Major networks like CNN, Fox News, and MSNOW did not air the event live.
A federal judge held a legal hearing on the media ban but did not issue a ruling yet.
Some conservative media outlets streamed the event online.
The White House Correspondents' Association said the ban violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech and press.
The media ban followed Trump's long history of criticizing and suing news organizations.
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China’s President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews for an official state visit to the United States. President Donald Trump personally greeted Xi upon arrival, which is an uncommon gesture for such visits.
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President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in the U.S.
This visit is an official state visit, meaning it is formal and planned by the governments.
President Donald Trump greeted President Xi in person on the runway.
It is rare for U.S. presidents to welcome foreign leaders directly at the airport.
The visit is highly anticipated and may involve talks on important issues between the two countries.
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A judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and related parties. The judge ruled that the poll cited in the lawsuit is protected political speech under the First Amendment, so it cannot be considered consumer fraud.
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President Trump sued the Des Moines Register, USA Today Co., and pollster Ann Selzer over a pre-election poll.
The lawsuit claimed the poll was inaccurate and amounted to consumer fraud.
Judge Scott Beatle rejected the lawsuit, citing First Amendment protections for political speech.
The judge said the law does not support using fraud claims against protected speech like polls.
USA Today’s legal counsel said the ruling supports freedom of the press and democracy.
The case is part of President Trump’s wider effort to use courts against media coverage he disagrees with.
Courts have generally favored media companies in similar cases by upholding First Amendment rights.
The White House did not confirm if Trump’s team will appeal the decision.
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A new mother experienced unusual symptoms after giving birth, including frequent urination, fever, and night sweats. After medical tests, she was diagnosed with an ovarian abscess and later pulmonary embolisms, leading to ongoing hospital visits and treatment.
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The woman noticed frequent urination and mild back pain months after giving birth.
Symptoms included fever, bloating, absence of period, and night sweats.
Initial treatment focused on a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), but a fever led to further medical evaluation.
A CT scan found a 5-centimeter mass on her ovary, diagnosed as an ovarian abscess.
She received intravenous antibiotics as part of her treatment.
Later, she developed lethargy and shortness of breath.
Additional tests detected pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in the lungs).
She underwent ongoing medical appointments, scans, and a biopsy.
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A judge dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and its former pollster, rejecting claims that the newspaper's 2024 election poll violated Iowa's fraud laws. The judge ruled that the poll and its coverage are protected political speech under the First Amendment and that the lawsuit did not meet the legal standards for fraud.
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President Trump sued The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer in December 2024, accusing them of publishing false poll results to harm his campaign.
The lawsuit claimed the poll showed incorrect support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in Iowa before the 2024 election.
Iowa District Judge Scott J. Beattie dismissed the case, stating the claims violated free speech protections.
The judge said even if the poll was intentionally biased, the legal requirements for fraud were not met.
Pollster J. Ann Selzer described polling as a social science that cannot guarantee election outcomes.
Republicans Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and former state Sen. Brad Zaun joined the lawsuit.
The ruling emphasized that political speech is highly protected under the First Amendment.
This is one of several lawsuits President Trump has filed against media organizations over alleged bias and coverage issues.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, received $4 million in book advances from allies connected to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. He also accepted housing and travel gifts from Gavin de Becker, a close friend and political donor, while promising not to promote his books during his government service.
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Kennedy Jr. received $4 million in advances for upcoming books from Skyhorse Publishing, tied to MAHA allies.
Skyhorse Publishing is owned by Tony Lyons, who is also president of the MAHA Center, a nonprofit focused on health issues.
Kennedy Jr. pledged not to engage in book promotion or marketing during his government service in a 2024 ethics filing.
He accepted $126,500 in housing from Gavin de Becker, a security consultant and political ally.
De Becker also gave Kennedy Jr. nearly $142,000 worth of roundtrip airfare to Greece and Fiji.
De Becker donated at least $10 million to Kennedy Jr.’s Super PAC in 2024, returning $9.65 million later.
Kennedy Jr.’s wife, Cheryl Hines, received $210,000 in consulting fees from Maha Action, a nonprofit led by Tony Lyons.
HHS said Kennedy Jr. complies with federal ethics laws and discloses financial interests and gifts properly.
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Students at Dunwoody College of Technology rebuilt a donated Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Navy veteran Robert Hanson, who had been without a car for two years. The project was part of a program that helps veterans by providing refurbished vehicles and gave students hands-on experience.
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Robert Hanson is a Navy veteran who had no car for two years.
Dunwoody College automotive students spent months rebuilding a donated Hyundai Elantra.
The rebuild was done through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program.
Hanson was recommended to the program by Hennepin County and MAC-V, organizations that assist veterans.
Hanson said having a car now allows him to go shopping more easily and improve his quality of life.
The students gained practical learning experience while helping others.
The Recycled Rides program has given away over 3,700 vehicles nationwide, mostly to veterans.
The event emphasized both skills development for students and support for veterans.
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The FBI is investigating a claim that a criminal hacking group stole sensitive information from its job website. Additionally, a federal court paused the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent in Austin. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo near Mexico's west coast has become a very strong storm.
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The FBI is looking into a hacking group's claim of stealing sensitive data from its job website.
The hacking group said they accessed important information from the FBI site.
Hurricane Polo, off Mexico’s western coast, has grown into a powerful storm not seen in decades.
A federal court stopped the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver.
The delivery driver was shot by an ICE agent in Austin, Texas.
The court’s decision temporarily prevents the driver from being removed from the U.S.
The FBI and other authorities are managing these ongoing investigations and events.
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a Senate Democrat that eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group tried to take their own lives during a long military mission. The deployment involved operations near Iran and included members of the carrier, its air wing, and the strike group.
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Eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide.
This happened during a long military deployment.
The deployment included missions against Iran.
The affected sailors were from the carrier itself, its air wing, and the strike group.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao shared this information with a Senate Democrat.
The news highlights mental health challenges during extended military operations.
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A recent poll by PBS News/NPR/Marist shows that many voters are thinking about President Trump when deciding their midterm votes. The poll also shows Democratic candidates for Congress have a clear advantage over Republican candidates so far.
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Voting for the midterm elections has already started.
President Trump is encouraging voters to imagine he is directly on the ballot.
A new poll was conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist.
The poll shows that voters are considering President Trump’s influence in their decisions.
Democratic congressional candidates currently lead over Republican candidates.
The lead for Democrats could affect the results of the midterm elections.
Lisa Desjardins reported on insights from this poll.
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Historian Allan Lichtman, known for predicting U.S. election winners, has written a new book ranking the greatest American presidents. He shared his views on which presidents stand out and the reasons behind his choices.
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Allan Lichtman is a historian and political analyst.
He has accurately predicted 9 out of 11 U.S. presidential elections since 1984.
Lichtman wrote a book called "Great American Presidents."
The book ranks U.S. presidents based on their leadership and achievements.
Lichtman appeared on "The Takeout" to discuss his rankings.
The article is based on a video segment from CBS News.
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Farm state Republicans are asking President Trump and Congress to lower diesel prices because rising fuel costs are causing problems for farmers. They worry that high fuel prices could hurt their chances in the upcoming November elections.
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Farm state Republicans want the government to reduce diesel prices.
Rising diesel costs are creating challenges for farmers in states important to the GOP.
These fuel prices are seen as a political problem for the Republican Party before the midterm elections.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican Senate candidate from Iowa, is pushing for the House of Representatives to take action.
The issue highlights concerns about the impact of fuel costs on agriculture and rural voters.
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Former Kansas Governor Bill Graves, a Republican, has decided to support Democrat Adam Hamilton for the U.S. Senate. Graves said he wants Kansas to try a new approach because of rising political division and deadlock.
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Bill Graves used to be the Governor of Kansas and is a member of the Republican Party.
Graves chose to endorse Adam Hamilton, a Democrat, for the Senate race.
Hamilton is trying to defeat the current Republican Senator Roger Marshall.
Graves said the country is experiencing more political gridlock and division.
He believes Kansas should take a different path in politics.
Graves discussed his decision and his views on the Republican Party in an interview with Geoff Bennett.
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Anthony Scaramucci, who once worked as White House communications director, said that Karoline Leavitt, a former White House press secretary for President Trump, would have advised the president against banning certain media outlets. Scaramucci also mentioned that John Kelly, a former White House chief of staff, would have given similar advice.
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Anthony Scaramucci is a former White House communications director for President Trump.
Karoline Leavitt served as a White House press secretary under President Trump.
Scaramucci said Leavitt would have told President Trump not to ban certain media outlets.
John Kelly, a former White House chief of staff, also would have opposed the press ban.
The comments were made publicly on a Wednesday.
The topic centers on President Trump’s recent decision to ban some press organizations.
These opinions reflect former White House officials who worked with President Trump.
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President Donald Trump is hosting China's leader Xi Jinping in the United States. At the same time, both the East and West coasts in the U.S. are preparing for extreme weather conditions. Some media outlets are boycotting coverage of the meeting between the two leaders.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the U.S.
The meeting is receiving less media coverage due to a boycott by some news organizations.
Both the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S. are getting ready for severe weather events.
The extreme weather could impact many people living in coastal areas.
The CBS Evening News covered these stories on September 23rd.
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President Donald Trump personally welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife to the United States with a formal greeting at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders will have private talks on important issues like artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, trade, the war in Iran, and critical minerals during Xi’s three-day visit.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted President Xi Jinping and his wife at Joint Base Andrews, which is uncommon since Trump usually welcomes leaders at the White House.
On Thursday, a ceremony will take place on the State Floor of the White House to officially welcome Xi and his wife.
Trump and Xi will review troops in the Rose Garden before holding private talks on several key topics.
Topics expected for discussion include artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, trade, the war in Iran, and critical minerals.
A state dinner will be hosted by President Trump and the First Lady with guests from the tech industry such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, and others.
On Friday, Xi and his wife will have a private tea with Trump and the First Lady and tour the National Archives.
Xi’s last visit to the U.S. was in 2015 during the Obama administration; Trump visited China in May 2026 for talks with Xi.
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New polls in Texas show the Democratic candidates currently have a lead over Republicans in the races for the U.S. Senate and governor. Specifically, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is six points behind his Democratic opponent James Talarico in the Senate race.
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A recent Marist poll was conducted in Texas.
The poll shows Democrats leading in key races for U.S. Senate and governor.
Ken Paxton, the Texas Republican Attorney General, is six points behind James Talarico, a Democrat.
James Talarico is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
Political analysts Adam Piper and Hannah Muldavin provided commentary on the poll results.
The polling data was reported by CBS News.
The poll reflects current voter preferences but could change before the election.
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American family farms are facing serious challenges because costs are rising fast and many farmers have large debts. These financial problems come along with general economic difficulties, making it hard for family farms to keep operating and for future generations to continue farming.
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Family farms have been an important part of American history for many years.
Farmers now deal with much higher costs for things like equipment, seeds, and fuel.
Many farmers have significant debt, which adds to their financial struggles.
These problems are happening alongside broad economic issues affecting the whole country.
It can be difficult for farmers to make enough money to cover their expenses.
The future of family farming is uncertain because of these challenges.
The report is part of a series called "Crossroads: America at 250."
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Maine Democrats criticized Senator Susan Collins after a news report said the FBI planned to investigate her involvement in illegal campaign donations linked to a donor who went to prison. The reported FBI probe did not start after President Donald Trump took office in 2024. Senator Collins called the report "completely false."
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The news report came from ProPublica and was published on Tuesday.
The FBI planned an investigation in 2024 into Collins' connections with Navatek, a defense contractor from Hawaii.
The investigation was about a possible "pay-to-play" scheme, meaning donations in exchange for favors.
One donor connected to these donations was sent to prison.
The FBI investigation did not begin after President Donald Trump took office in 2024.
Maine Democrats criticized Senator Collins over the report.
Senator Collins denied the report, calling it completely false.
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