President Donald Trump faced criticism after revoking the White House access of several journalists. This happened amid growing concerns as the upcoming midterm elections approach, following a week of negative economic news.
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President Donald Trump removed press access for several journalists at the White House.
This action raised questions about the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press.
The revocations happened over a weekend before the midterm elections.
The move came after a challenging week with poor economic reports for the president.
The midterm elections are approaching, adding pressure on President Trump and his administration.
The White House press access issue involved multiple news organizations.
Journalists and press freedom advocates expressed concern about the impact on transparency.
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An ICE officer shot a man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, leaving him seriously hurt but stable in the hospital. Local officials called for an independent investigation, and protests occurred at the scene as the community reacted to the incident.
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A man was shot once in the torso by an ICE officer on Austin’s north side.
The man was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
Austin police did not take part in the operation or the shooting.
Austin’s mayor and police chief want a transparent, outside investigation.
About 100 people protested near the scene, expressing concern and anger.
The shooting happened amid nationwide increased ICE enforcement actions this summer.
There have been other shootings by ICE officers in recent months in different states.
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not give details and did not attend the news conference.
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A Massachusetts murder trial involves Lindsay Clancy, a mother who killed her three children and tried to take her own life. Her husband, Patrick Clancy, speaks about the family's struggle with Lindsay’s postpartum mental illness and the tragedy that followed.
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Lindsay Clancy was a labor and delivery nurse living in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
She had severe postpartum depression after the birth of her third child.
Lindsay sought medical help multiple times, including hospital stays for depression.
In early 2023, Lindsay killed two of her children and seriously injured the third.
Patrick Clancy found Lindsay injured and the children harmed in their home.
The youngest child, Callan, survived for four days in the hospital before passing away.
Patrick Clancy shares his experience of coping with the tragedy and understanding postpartum mental illness.
The case has sparked national conversations about mental health, motherhood, and the medical system.
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Patrick Clancy lost his three children after his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, killed them while struggling with severe postpartum mental illness. He has publicly forgiven her and both have filed lawsuits against health care providers, while her criminal trial is ongoing.
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Patrick Clancy’s three children, ages 5, 3, and 8 months, were killed by Lindsay Clancy.
Lindsay had severe postpartum depression and psychosis, leading to multiple hospital visits and treatment.
On the day of the tragedy, Lindsay injured herself and the children were found strangled; the youngest died after four days in the hospital.
Patrick publicly forgave Lindsay and attributes her actions to mental illness.
Both Patrick and Lindsay have filed lawsuits alleging medical malpractice against the healthcare providers who treated her.
Lindsay’s trial started in July, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis as the reason she should not be criminally responsible.
The case has sparked national debate about mental illness, the criminal justice system, and health care for mothers.
Patrick moved to New York City for privacy, while facing public scrutiny and social media speculation.
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An NHS trial in the UK is using special sensors and smart technology to help people with dementia live safely at home. These devices track movements, routines, heart rate, and breathing, sending data to healthcare teams to detect early health changes and prevent hospital visits.
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Jyoti Patel, diagnosed with dementia, and her husband Bharat are part of an NHS trial using technology to monitor daily life.
The trial involves over 250 families and uses sensors in homes to track movement, door activity, appliance use, and sleep patterns.
This technology sends data to healthcare professionals to help spot early health issues and support independent living longer.
Devices include sensors on doors, kitchen appliances, smart mattresses, smart socks, and watches monitoring vital signs and movement.
The trial is funded by UK Dementia Research Institute, Imperial College London, and charity LifeArc.
Estimated cost of monitoring is around £2,000 per year, roughly the price of two weeks in a care home.
The technology does not record sound or video to protect privacy.
The goal is to intervene earlier in health care to reduce crises and hospital admissions for dementia patients.
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England’s largest school leaders’ union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), has asked for a pause on graded Ofsted school inspections. They say the inspections are harming school leaders’ mental health and are too stressful. Ofsted says it will continue grading schools but has worked with unions and parents to develop the new system.
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Ofsted introduced a new report card system for school inspections in England in November, replacing simple overall grades with more detailed assessments.
The change followed the death of head teacher Ruth Perry, whose inquest found an Ofsted inspection contributed to her suicide.
The NAHT claims the new inspection system causes serious stress and health problems for school leaders.
Testimonies from head teachers describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and facing increased pressure from inspections.
NAHT tried a legal challenge against the new system but it was rejected by the High Court.
Schools in Wales and Northern Ireland use narrative reports without grades to assess schools.
The NAHT wants inspections to pause for a full review, suggesting lessons from these other countries.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell says she takes head teacher wellbeing seriously and will work with them to improve the inspection process.
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Patrick Clancy talks about his feelings and experiences related to his ex-wife Lindsay's trial. He describes how he copes with his grief while dealing with a lot of public attention.
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Patrick Clancy gave an interview on CBS News' 60 Minutes.
The interview focuses on his ex-wife Lindsay’s trial.
Clancy shares his feelings of grief during this difficult time.
He explains how he is trying to move forward in life.
He faces strong public scrutiny as the case unfolds.
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The CBS Weekend News reported that global problems are affecting the U.S. economy as the midterm elections approach. In addition, diesel prices in the U.S. have reached record highs, causing difficulties for farmers.
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Global threats are impacting the U.S. economy.
The U.S. is preparing for upcoming midterm elections.
Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. are at record high levels.
High diesel costs are creating financial pressure on farmers.
These economic issues are part of news coverage on CBS Weekend News for September 20.
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President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, said he could not give a timeline for the end of the Iran war, which has lasted nearly seven months. A new poll shows most voters do not think the war is worth it, and many say they would be less likely to support political candidates who back the conflict.
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The Iran war started on February 28 and is still ongoing about seven months later.
President Trump originally said the war would end in "four or five weeks."
Mike Waltz declined to give a timeline for ending the war, saying U.S. economic pressure and a naval blockade are working.
Iran warned the U.S. that any new attacks would trigger strong retaliation.
An NBC News poll found 62% of voters think the war has not been worth it.
57% of voters said they would be less likely to support candidates who support the war.
Some Republicans in Congress, including seven House members, voted for a resolution to limit military action in Iran without Congress approval.
The war is causing political challenges for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections.
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A federal immigration agent from ICE shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The man was seriously hurt but stable, and local authorities are investigating the incident with help from ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations.
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The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. on the north side of Austin, Texas.
The man was shot once in the torso and is in serious but stable condition.
Local police were not involved in the shooting but are working with ICE investigators.
A local official said an ICE agent may have rammed the man’s car before firing multiple shots.
Damage to a dark blue Toyota Corolla with bullet holes was reported at the scene.
Austin officials and lawmakers have called for a full, independent investigation and release of body camera footage.
This incident follows other shootings involving ICE officers earlier this year in different cities.
The current administration under President Donald Trump continues mass deportation efforts, which have led to increased enforcement actions by ICE.
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Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa has asked President Donald Trump to stop diesel fuel exports. He wants this to help lower high diesel prices in the United States.
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Senator Chuck Grassley is a Republican from Iowa.
He made the request on Saturday evening.
Grassley suggested using an embargo, which means banning exports of diesel fuel.
He compared the idea to actions taken by U.S. presidents in the 1970s who restricted agricultural exports.
The goal is to help reduce high prices for diesel fuel in the U.S.
Diesel is a type of fuel used mainly for trucks, buses, and farming equipment.
The embargo would mean keeping more diesel inside the country instead of sending it abroad.
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President Donald Trump plans to create a new board to oversee which research projects the National Institutes of Health (NIH) can fund. This board would have the power to reject projects that do not match the president’s priorities, moving away from the usual system that focuses on scientific value.
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The new board would include Russell Vought, the White House budget director, and NIH director Jay Bhattacharya.
The board must agree unanimously to approve NIH grant awards.
This plan follows complaints from the Trump administration that the NIH funds “woke” or politically opposed research.
The NIH traditionally reviews grant proposals based on scientific merit, not political views.
The NIH is the largest public funder of medical research worldwide.
Researchers have filed a lawsuit claiming the administration is censoring opposing views through funding decisions, which they say violates the First Amendment.
Since President Trump’s second term began, billions in federal health-related research funding have been cut or frozen, especially projects with keywords like “equity,” “racist,” “gender,” and “climate change.”
The Department of Health and Human Services and the White House have not yet commented on this plan.
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. The man is in serious but stable condition, and local officials want an independent investigation into the shooting.
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The shooting happened on the north side of Austin, Texas.
The man was shot once in the torso and taken to a hospital.
Austin Police were not involved in the shooting or operation.
Austin’s mayor and police chief want the city’s police to help investigate for transparency.
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not given full details yet.
U.S. Representative Greg Casar called for a full, independent investigation and release of body camera footage.
Other recent ICE shootings have occurred in Texas and Maine in 2024.
The shootings happen during President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the next president should focus on solving the housing affordability crisis with a major federal housing program. He suggested that quick spending of federal funds and cutting regulations could help build millions of new homes across the country.
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Beshear plans to make housing affordability a top issue if he runs for president in 2028.
He proposes a large federal investment in housing, not small or slow spending.
Beshear supports strict rules to ensure states use federal money quickly or lose it.
He believes $150 billion in government funding could lead to $1 trillion in housing development.
Beshear’s ideas align with the "Abundance" movement, which calls for fewer housing regulations.
A Pew Research Center poll shows 64% of Americans are very worried about housing costs.
Beshear said he has not decided whether he will run for president soon, despite rumors.
He expressed concern about leaving a better country for his children as a motivation.
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Specialist courts specifically for rape and serious sexual offence cases will be introduced in all crown courts in England and Wales over the next two years. These courts will have private facilities for victims, special training for court staff, and fixed trial dates to improve the experience and speed up justice for survivors.
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Each crown court will have at least one courtroom dedicated to handling rape and sexual offence cases.
Victims will use private entrances and waiting rooms separate from defendants.
Court staff will receive training focused on understanding trauma.
Survivors will be assigned a single contact person for support throughout the case.
Trials will have fixed dates instead of being placed on floating lists, reducing delays.
The program is funded by the Ministry of Justice with an estimated cost of £23 million.
The reforms respond to calls from survivors and advocacy groups such as Rape Crisis England and Wales.
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols spoke publicly about her rape and long court delay to support changes to the justice system.
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Many people who worked closely with Vice President Kamala Harris believe she will not run for president in 2028. They say her current actions aim to keep her influential without fully preparing for a campaign, though she has not made a final decision.
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Most former aides and donors to Harris think she will not run for president in 2028.
Early polls suggest Harris is a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination if she runs.
Harris is currently campaigning for other candidates, writing a book, and appearing on podcasts.
Some former aides say she is doing just enough to stay relevant but not actively preparing to run.
They believe Harris knows she will face challenges because of past campaign issues in 2024.
Some top donors are hesitant to support another Harris campaign and prefer other candidates.
Harris has taken steps that suggest uncertainty about running, like stepping back from her social media and buying a house.
One former aide estimates there is about a 50% chance Harris will decide to run.
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A man was shot and injured in an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in North Austin, Texas. He was taken to a local hospital and is currently in serious condition.
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The shooting happened on Sunday in North Austin.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was involved in the incident.
The injured man was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
Officials held a press conference to update the public.
ABC News contacted ICE and the Texas Department of Public Safety for comments.
The situation is still developing, and more information may be released later.
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A man was shot and taken to the hospital by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Austin, Texas. The details about the man's condition and how the shooting happened are not yet known, and investigations are ongoing.
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The shooting occurred on a Sunday in Austin, Texas.
The victim was transported to the hospital after being shot by an ICE agent.
The exact condition of the wounded man has not been shared.
No clear information is available about what led to the shooting.
Local and federal sources have confirmed the incident.
Democratic Congressman Greg Casar called for a full, independent investigation and the release of body camera footage.
Casar expressed concerns about previous shootings by ICE and called for truth and accountability.
This shooting is one of at least a dozen involving federal agents since President Donald Trump began his second term in 2025.
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Scott Tranter, who leads data science at Decision Desk HQ, said Republican Mike Rogers has little time left to catch up to Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. The forecast gives El-Sayed a 67% chance of winning in November, while Rogers has a 33% chance.
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Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic candidate running against Rogers.
Decision Desk HQ is an organization that analyzes election data.
Scott Tranter is the director of data science at Decision Desk HQ.
Their forecast predicts El-Sayed has a 67% chance to win the election.
Rogers’s chance to win is estimated at 33%.
Tranter said Rogers’s time to reduce the gap in the race is limited.
The election will take place in November.
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida, described Venezuela’s interim president as a "necessary evil" until Venezuela can hold free and fair elections. She supported President Donald Trump’s decision to meet with the Venezuelan leader during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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Rep. Salazar is a Republican representative from Florida.
She referred to Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, as a "necessary evil."
Salazar said this is a temporary situation until Venezuela has free and fair elections.
President Donald Trump met with Delcy Rodríguez in New York City.
The meeting took place during the United Nations General Assembly.
Salazar defended President Trump’s decision to meet with Rodríguez despite potential controversy.
The discussion was reported on CBS News by Margaret Brennan.
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