Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican, said measles is harmful not only to the person who gets it but also to others. He compared having measles to drunk driving, explaining that it can cause harm beyond the individual.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican and a licensed medical doctor.
He spoke about the growing measles epidemic on "Face the Nation."
Cassidy said having measles is not just harmful to the person who catches it.
He compared measles to drunk driving, meaning it can hurt other people too.
Cassidy’s point was to highlight the risks measles poses to the community, not just individuals.
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Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, defended President Donald Trump’s actions during the conflict with Iran. Hassett said the president had to act to prevent a worse situation after Iran stopped diplomatic talks.
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Kevin Hassett spoke publicly on Sunday about the Iran conflict.
He is the director of the National Economic Council.
Hassett supported President Trump’s decision to take action against Iran.
He explained the conflict began when Iran said they would no longer negotiate.
Hassett suggested that not acting could have led to a more serious outcome.
The statement refers to actions taken by President Trump during tensions with Iran.
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President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet on Monday at the mayor’s residence, Gracie Mansion, in New York City. The meeting will discuss issues affecting New York City.
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The meeting is scheduled for Monday.
It will take place at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence.
President Donald Trump will attend the meeting.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat, will also attend.
The focus will be on issues affecting New York City.
The information comes from both the White House and the mayor’s press office.
The mayor’s press office shared details through an emailed statement.
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Senator Bill Cassidy urged President Donald Trump to be clear and truthful about vaccines as the U.S. faces the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years. Cassidy, a doctor, emphasized that vaccines are safe and effective, and he criticized the president’s claims that the MMR vaccine could be harmful.
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The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in more than 30 years in 2024.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, called for President Trump to be "radically honest" about vaccines.
President Trump questioned the current MMR vaccine schedule and suggested splitting vaccines into separate doses given over time.
The president claimed without evidence that the combined MMR vaccine could be "lethal."
Cassidy asked the president to explain the basis of his claims and pointed out the dangers of measles outbreaks, including deaths.
Cassidy supports vaccines, stating they are safe and recommended for protecting public health.
He criticized the president for spreading misinformation that could discourage vaccinations and increase illness.
Cassidy also spoke about his support for FDA nominee Heidi Overton and surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier, who both support vaccine safety.
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President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are scheduled to meet in New York City at Gracie Mansion. They have met before in Washington and plan to discuss issues affecting the city and its people.
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The meeting will take place Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence in Manhattan.
A city official and the White House confirmed the meeting on Sunday.
This will be their first meeting in New York City; they have met twice before in Washington.
In previous talks, they agreed to work together on making the city better and more affordable.
Housing development has been one focus of their conversations.
Mayor Mamdani prefers to keep the details of their ongoing talks private.
Mamdani is a democratic socialist who originally ran against President Trump but now has a working relationship with him.
Their past meetings surprised some, given their history of political opposition during the mayoral campaign.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, September 21, at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official home. The meeting will focus on issues important to New York City and its residents.
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The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, at Gracie Mansion in New York City.
Mayor Mamdani and President Trump have met twice before, both times at the White House.
Their first meeting was in November 2025 when Mamdani was still mayor-elect.
Their second meeting occurred in February 2026.
No specific topics or details about the meeting were shared publicly.
President Trump will already be in New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly that day.
The mayor’s office stated the discussion will focus on issues affecting New Yorkers.
The White House has not yet made an official comment about the meeting.
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President Donald Trump barred three major news organizations from covering the White House amid growing Republican concerns about his policies. The country faces ongoing challenges, including a long war with Iran, high gas and diesel prices, and debates over deportation policies, all while heading toward midterm elections in 44 days.
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President Trump blocked three major news organizations from White House access.
The United States has been at war with Iran for 200 days, contributing to high gas and diesel prices.
Some Republican lawmakers, including two in Iowa, voted against Trump’s open-ended war in Iran.
Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar criticized Trump’s deportation policies, saying some Hispanic voters feel betrayed.
The U.S. faces ongoing tensions with Iran, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and challenging relations with China.
President Trump plans to attend the U.N. General Assembly and host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week.
Rising energy costs and supply disruptions, including attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, increase pressure on the president and his party before midterm elections.
California Democrat Ro Khanna urged Chinese AI companies to cooperate with U.S. firms to slow AI development for safety reasons; no response was received.
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida urged President Donald Trump to maintain his support among Hispanic voters, which was key to his 2024 election win. She criticized his immigration policies for being too strict and warned that some advisors might be hurting his success with these voters.
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Salazar spoke to President Trump after releasing a campaign ad criticizing his immigration enforcement.
She said Trump won 55% of Hispanic votes in 2024, which was historic for a GOP candidate.
Salazar described immigration as a complex issue and differentiated between various immigrant groups.
She said Trump's advisers might not be giving him the full picture on immigration policy.
Salazar is a Cuban American and represents a Miami district with a large Hispanic population.
She is running for reelection in November against Democrat Eliott Rodriguez.
Salazar emphasized the need to keep Hispanic voters supportive to continue winning elections.
She praised Trump for understanding business and immigration complexities better than others.
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Alaska's primary election ended with confusion because some candidates withdrew after qualifying for the general election. This caused upset among voters and raised questions about the state's unique voting system, which includes open primaries and ranked choice voting in the general election.
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Alaska uses a special election system with open primaries and ranked choice voting.
In the open primary, the top four candidates move on to the general election.
After the primary, some candidates withdrew from races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House.
These late withdrawals changed the final list of candidates for the general election in November.
Voters expressed frustration over candidates dropping out after winning primary spots.
Some voters also criticized candidates who stayed in despite the changes.
The situation has sparked debate about the fairness and complexity of Alaska’s election system.
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Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Florida Republican, criticized some immigration policies under President Donald Trump’s administration. She said these policies have upset many Hispanic voters and warned that some of Trump’s advisers might be harming his political legacy.
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María Elvira Salazar is a Republican congresswoman from Florida's 27th District.
She made a campaign ad criticizing parts of Trump’s immigration enforcement as too harsh.
Salazar personally spoke with President Trump about concerns from Hispanic voters.
She told Trump that Hispanic voters who supported him in 2024 feel "betrayed" by some immigration actions.
Salazar said Trump has a chance to fix long-standing immigration issues and protect his political gains.
She believes some of Trump’s advisers are giving poor advice, but did not name them.
Salazar emphasized Americans distinguish between criminals and hardworking immigrants.
The debate continues within the Republican Party about deportation policies and offering legal status to undocumented immigrants.
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar defended President Trump’s decision to ban reporters from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House. She said President Trump handles reporters in his own way and decides who he wants to speak with.
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President Trump banned reporters from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar supports President Trump’s approach to managing White House press coverage.
Salazar said President Trump has a unique style in dealing with reporters.
She stated that it is up to President Trump to decide which reporters he wants to talk to.
The comments were made in an interview on Sunday.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to build a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery. He said the arch will be a military complex with many drones, snipers on the roof and plaza, and a large supply of sniper ammunition stored there.
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The arch is planned to be 250 feet tall.
It will be located near Arlington National Cemetery.
President Trump described it as a military complex.
The complex will have many drones.
Snipers will be positioned on the roof and plaza areas.
There will be a large amount of sniper ammunition stored at the site.
President Trump shared this information on social media.
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A group of 72 journalists from 26 media organizations have investigated secret agreements made during President Trump’s administration to deport people around the world. The findings about these deportation deals are set to be revealed soon.
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The project is called "The Deportation Project."
It involves secret deals linked to deporting people globally.
The investigation was done by 72 journalists from 26 different media groups.
The focus is on actions taken under President Trump’s administration.
The media team worked on the project for several months.
Details of the deportation agreements will be shared soon.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is related to these deportations.
The project sheds light on how the U.S. handled immigration enforcement worldwide.
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Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar criticized President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, warning him that some advisers are harming his legacy and alienating Hispanic voters. She highlighted that many undocumented immigrants without criminal records are being deported, and expressed concern this could hurt Republican chances in upcoming elections.
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María Elvira Salazar is a Republican congresswoman from Florida who has publicly criticized Trump’s strict immigration policies.
She warned that some of President Trump’s advisers are not giving him the full picture on immigration enforcement.
Salazar released an ad pointing out that half of the 50,000 immigrants detained in July had no criminal record.
She urged President Trump not to lose support from Hispanic voters, who helped him win in 2024 but are now upset.
Salazar is facing a close re-election battle in her Miami-area district despite winning by 20 points in 2024.
Trump responded by saying Salazar doesn’t have a strong understanding of border issues and claimed she wouldn’t have been elected without him.
Many Hispanic voters are concerned about the rising cost of living and strict immigration policies, which could impact Republican votes in the midterms.
Steve Scalise, a top House Republican, acknowledged that immigration policy is causing divisions within the party.
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President Donald Trump made significant gains with Hispanic voters in the 2024 election. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican, urged President Trump to maintain those voting gains, even as the party faces challenges due to tough immigration policies.
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President Trump improved his support among Hispanic voters in 2024.
The Republican Party faces challenges in upcoming midterm elections.
The administration has taken a strict approach to immigration.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar made a political ad distancing herself from Trump's immigration policy.
Salazar encouraged President Trump to keep the support he gained from Hispanic voters.
Salazar is a member of the Republican Party and a U.S. representative.
The debate focuses on balancing immigration policy and voter support in the party.
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President Donald Trump’s main political action committee gave Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton another $5 million for his campaign. Despite this large financial support, Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in recent polls ahead of the November election.
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MAGA Inc., the pro-Trump political action committee, recently donated $5 million to Ken Paxton’s campaign.
Paxton has received over $94 million in pro-Paxton ads in September alone.
Before the primary, some senior Republican leaders supported Paxton’s rival, John Cornyn.
Paxton won the May primary with Trump’s support.
Other groups like America PAC and a group linked to the Senate Leadership Fund have also spent millions to support Paxton.
James Talarico had more cash on hand and fundraising earlier in the year compared to Paxton.
Despite Paxton’s financial advantage now, Talarico leads in multiple recent polls by margins outside the margin of error.
The Texas Senate race remains closely watched as both candidates compete for votes before the midterm election.
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President Donald Trump has an important week ahead focused on foreign policy. The U.S. House of Representatives is on break until after the midterm elections, and several lawmakers joined the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss current political issues.
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President Donald Trump is preparing for a key week on foreign policy matters.
The House of Representatives is paused until after the midterm elections.
Representatives Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar appeared on the show.
Senator Bill Cassidy also joined the discussion.
The show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" covers current political news.
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A new NBC News poll shows that 43% of registered voters plan to vote in the midterm elections mainly to oppose President Donald Trump. The poll also reveals that many voters are concerned about the economy and the Iran conflict, which are influencing their choices.
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43% of voters say their vote is to oppose President Trump, the highest in 30 years for a midterm poll.
27% of voters said their vote is to support President Trump.
55% of voters believe Trump’s policies have hurt the economy.
57% of voters are less likely to support candidates who support the Iran war.
President Trump's approval rating in the poll is 41%, with 56% disapproving.
Democrats lead the generic congressional ballot 50% to 45%, a smaller lead than in 2018.
Concerns about the economy and inflation are rising, areas traditionally favorable to Republicans.
The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.
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Florida Republican Senator Ashley Moody and Democrat Angie Nixon are tied in recent polls for the special Senate election to fill Marco Rubio’s former seat. Nixon’s challenge is significant because no Democrat has won statewide in Florida since 2018, and Republicans have an advantage in voter registration.
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Two recent polls by St. Pete Polls and Change Research show Moody and Nixon almost tied.
St. Pete Polls had Moody at 45.2% and Nixon at 44.8%, with a 3.2% margin of error.
Nixon leads strongly among younger voters and independents, while Moody leads with older and non-Hispanic white voters.
Change Research shows both candidates tied at 47%, with President Trump having a negative favorability rating.
A Quantus Insights poll showed Moody ahead by 7 points, but this was less recent.
Moody was appointed Senator in 2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis and had been Senator Marco Rubio’s successor.
Nixon won the Democratic primary by defeating Alexander Vindman, despite being outspent.
Republicans currently hold a Senate majority, and losing the seat could impact President Trump’s ability to pass plans.
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Rep. Ro Khanna discussed concerns about the competition between the U.S. and China in artificial intelligence (AI). He urged cooperation and international agreements to regulate AI development and avoid dangerous outcomes, mentioning a potential agreement between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Rep. Ro Khanna is the top Democrat on the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
He proposed that Chinese AI companies work with American firms to slow AI development until safety rules are made.
Chinese AI firms have not responded to these cooperation requests.
U.S. agencies like the FBI and NSA warn that Chinese companies copy American AI technology on a large scale.
Khanna called for international AI agreements including monitoring, transparency, and enforceable rules.
He emphasized banning self-improving AI that can evolve without human control.
He wants AI safeguards to prevent misuse, such as in biological or nuclear weapons.
President Trump intends to create an AI czar and an AI-focused military group called the "AI Force."
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