Republican Representative María Elvira Salazar said that Hispanic voters who supported President Donald Trump feel "betrayed" because of his strict immigration policies. This feeling among Hispanic voters could impact the upcoming midterm elections.
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Rep. María Elvira Salazar is a Republican representative.
She spoke about Hispanic voters who backed President Trump.
These voters feel upset or "betrayed" by Trump's immigration crackdown.
Immigration crackdown means stronger rules and enforcement to limit immigration.
This issue may influence how Hispanic voters act in the midterm elections.
The midterms are an important set of elections held between presidential elections.
CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez discussed these developments.
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The U.S. Postal Service has stopped work on a computer system that was central to President Donald Trump’s plan to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court rejected his executive order. Postal Service chief David Steiner said the agency is not enforcing new voting rules for the 2026 election and focuses on safely delivering mail as usual.
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The Postal Service was developing a system to control mail ballots based on citizenship lists as directed by President Trump’s executive order.
The Supreme Court rejected the executive order, leading to an injunction that halted development of the system.
Postmaster General David Steiner said the Postal Service is not enforcing new voting rules in the 2026 federal election.
Steiner said he focuses on running the Postal Service as an independent agency and does not decide on political policies.
A whistleblower report criticized the rushed development of the system, but Steiner praised the IT team’s fast work.
The executive order also required a uniform envelope with barcodes, which states said was difficult to adopt so close to elections.
Steiner denied rumors that he might resign amid political pressure.
The Postal Service will continue regular mail delivery for voters and election officials.
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The Liberal Democrats are holding a party conference amid frustration over their lack of growth since their best election result two years ago. Party members want to show a stronger, more radical side to gain support, while also working to improve their social media presence.
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The Liberal Democrats had their best election result two years ago but have not increased support since then.
Polling shows the party is seen as "weak" by 52% of voters and lacks clear messaging.
Party leaders want the conference to be more energetic and show "fighting talk" to attract attention.
Some within the party worry they are too cautious compared to the more outspoken Green Party.
The party is focusing on better social media use, with training for MPs and many social media events at the conference.
Despite public caution, some Lib Dem members hope to play a role in a future coalition government.
The Lib Dems aim to keep their 72 seats and possibly win more from the Conservative Party in the next election.
Party strategists admit past success was helped by voters wanting to remove the Conservatives, not because of clear Lib Dem policies.
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A new survey shows that about one in three Americans who have health insurance still owe money for medical bills. Many of these people are facing large debts despite having insurance.
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Around 33% of Americans with health insurance have medical debt.
Some people owe thousands of dollars for medical care.
Having health insurance does not always prevent medical bills.
Medical debt affects many families’ finances.
The survey was reported by CBS News.
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Truck inspections on the road are happening less often in many states. Since 2019, over 2,000 people have died in crashes involving trucks from licensed companies that had no record of a roadside inspection before the accident.
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Government roadside inspections of commercial trucks have decreased in many states.
More than 2,000 deaths since 2019 involved trucks with no documented roadside inspection before the crash.
The trucks involved were from licensed trucking companies.
The data highlights safety concerns related to fewer truck inspections on highways.
The report was based on an investigation by CBS News senior investigative data journalist Steve Reilly.
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A semi-truck crashed through the front entrance of an Aldi store in Nashville around midnight while the store was closed. Police identified the driver as Kristofer Scruggs.
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The incident took place in Nashville.
The semi-truck went through the store’s entrance.
The crash happened around midnight.
The Aldi store was closed at the time of the crash.
Police named Kristofer Scruggs as the driver of the truck.
No information about injuries or damage extent was provided.
The event was reported on September 17, 2026.
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A large crane fell onto two homes in River Vale, New Jersey, destroying part of one house. It is not known if anyone was inside the homes when the accident happened.
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The crane collapsed in River Vale, New Jersey.
It landed on two houses.
The roof of one house was broken.
The house was almost split in two by the crane.
Officials do not know if people were inside the houses during the collapse.
The incident was reported on September 17, 2026.
No information about injuries or fatalities has been mentioned.
Emergency responders were likely involved after the collapse.
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A U.S. court in Los Angeles sentenced Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, a former Syrian prison official, to 60 years in prison for overseeing torture at a notorious prison. Al-Sheikh was found guilty of torturing prisoners and lying on U.S. immigration forms after moving to the United States in 2020.
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Samir Ousman al-Sheikh was head of Adra prison’s “punishment wing” near Damascus from 2005 to 2008.
He watched prisoners being tortured through surveillance cameras and took part in the abuse.
A federal jury convicted him in March 2024 of torture and immigration fraud.
Al-Sheikh moved to the U.S., got a green card, and applied for citizenship before his arrest in July 2024.
He is the first high-ranking official from Bashar al-Assad’s regime to be tried in a U.S. court in person.
Victims described brutal torture methods including beatings, suspension by wrists, and a device called the “magic carpet.”
The Syrian civil war displaced millions and caused about half a million deaths during the regime’s rule.
After al-Assad’s regime fell in December 2024, Syria’s new government conducted trials in absentia for former officials.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has hired lawyers to challenge government funding cuts after Wandsworth Council, run by the Conservative Party, proposed a 94% increase in council tax. The council says this tax hike is due to an £84 million annual cut in government funding, while the government argues its funding system needs reform to better target funds.
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Wandsworth, a Conservative-run borough in London, plans a 94% council tax increase.
This would add £958 to the average Band D property tax, nearly doubling the current amount.
The council blames an £84 million yearly funding cut from the central government for the tax rise.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her party has instructed lawyers to challenge the funding cuts.
The government wants to reform council funding to better distribute money to needier areas.
Some other London councils are considering legal challenges against the cuts under the Sustainable Communities Act.
The usual 5% cap on annual council tax increases was lifted for Wandsworth and similar councils affected by funding cuts.
Labour councillors oppose the hike, while some local Labour MPs do not support the council’s appeal against cuts.
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A photo shows President Trump looking at a pile of rubble with the words "Kennedy Center demolished." The Kennedy Center was closed because of safety concerns, according to its executive director, who was appointed by President Trump.
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The Kennedy Center is currently closed.
The closure is due to a risk to public safety.
There is rubble at the location, as seen in the photo.
Fencing blocks the doors of the Kennedy Center.
The executive director of the Kennedy Center was appointed by President Trump.
The photo was shared by CBS News.
Details were reported by Ed O'Keefe for CBS News.
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The Cook Political Report changed its rating for Alaska’s governor race from leaning Republican to a toss-up, meaning it is now seen as very competitive. New polling shows Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Republican Bernadette Wilson are close in voter support.
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The Cook Political Report is a nonpartisan group that tracks election races.
They previously thought the Republican candidate had an advantage in Alaska’s governor race.
New polling by AARP shows Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat, with 40% support.
Bernadette Wilson, a conservative Republican businesswoman, is the closest competitor.
Because of the close poll numbers, the race is now rated as a toss-up, meaning either candidate could win.
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is a former state representative.
The shift signals increased competition in Alaska’s governor election.
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President Donald Trump has once again threatened to close down or demolish the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This threat was made public through CBS News.
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President Donald Trump is threatening the Kennedy Center.
He has mentioned shutting it down or demolishing it.
The Kennedy Center is a major arts venue in Washington, D.C.
CBS News reported on this threat.
This is not the first time President Trump has made this threat.
The Kennedy Center hosts many performances and cultural events.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), spoke at an event attended by people against vaccines. In his speech, he brought up worries about injuries caused by vaccines, a topic he has discussed before.
Key Facts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently the HHS Secretary.
Kennedy spoke at an anti-vaccine event.
He gave a main speech focused on vaccine injury concerns.
Kennedy has led the anti-vaccine group before.
The event attracted people who are cautious or against vaccines.
The topic of vaccine injuries is controversial and debated in public health.
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A man named Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison for spraying vinegar on U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The attack took place in January 2024 and Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer.
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Anthony Kazmierczak, 56, attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar by spraying a vinegar and water mixture at her during a town hall on January 27, 2024.
Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release with no contact allowed with Omar.
Kazmierczak had planned the attack in advance, purchasing tickets weeks before the event and sending messages about his intentions.
He pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer and showed remorse during sentencing.
Kazmierczak has Parkinson’s disease and struggled with mental health and alcohol abuse, which his lawyer said contributed to the attack.
Omar was not physically harmed during the incident and continued the town hall after the attack.
The attack occurred during a time of tension in Minneapolis due to immigration enforcement and protests.
Rep. Omar has faced criticism and attacks linked to President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric.
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President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to challenge a court ruling that loosened rules on certain firearms, like short-barreled rifles and silencers. The ruling declared many National Firearms Act restrictions unconstitutional, allowing some Americans to own or sell these firearms with less government control.
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President Trump decided not to appeal a court ruling that eased regulations on "gangster weapons" like short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers.
The National Firearms Act, passed in 1934, closely regulated these firearms because they are considered particularly dangerous and easy to hide.
The law required detailed applications, fingerprinting, and registration with serial numbers for these weapons.
U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix, appointed by President Trump, ruled the restrictions unconstitutional in August.
The ruling came from lawsuits filed by 15 states and gun rights groups, including the Gun Owners of America.
The Justice Department had recommended appealing but did not because of President Trump's order.
The ruling does not affect common guns like AR-15s or Glock pistols, nor does it apply to machine guns or explosives.
Some Justice Department lawyers warn the decision is already harming federal gun prosecutions.
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An F-16 fighter jet from the Texas Air National Guard crashed during a training mission in Michigan on September 17, 2026. The pilot safely ejected and is receiving hospital care, while nearby homes and businesses were evacuated due to a chemical spill caused by the crash.
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The crash happened during a routine training mission out of Alpena, Michigan.
The pilot ejected from the jet and is conscious and speaking to law enforcement in the hospital.
The crash site is in Green Lake Township, Michigan, near the town of Grawn.
A hazardous chemical spill from the crash led to evacuation within a one-mile radius.
There were no other reported injuries from the incident.
All Texas Air National Guard aircraft in Michigan have been grounded for at least 24 hours.
The crash caused a large black plume of smoke visible at the scene.
The Texas Military Department and Michigan State Police confirmed and are managing the incident.
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Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison for spraying vinegar at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall meeting. The attack happened in January 2024 amid tensions over immigration enforcement in the city.
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Kazmierczak sprayed apple cider vinegar at Ilhan Omar during a public meeting on January 27, 2024.
He was sentenced to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release, including no contact with Omar.
The judge said the attack was planned in advance and called it a serious crime against a public official.
Kazmierczak has Parkinson’s disease and mental health issues; his attorney said he was not taking medication before the attack.
Omar was not physically harmed and continued the town hall after the incident.
Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting a US officer.
The attack took place during a time of protests and tensions in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement actions.
Kazmierczak had expressed political opinions in social media supporting President Trump and criticizing Democrats before the attack.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for letting Nvidia sell advanced AI chips to certain Chinese companies. Shapiro says this decision helped China progress in artificial intelligence and weakens the U.S. position in the global AI race.
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The Trump administration allowed Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to approved customers in China starting in January.
Shapiro argues this move helps China gain an advantage in AI technology.
The chip sales were permitted under conditions meant to protect U.S. national security.
Some officials and Nvidia say the policy supports U.S. companies competing globally with safeguards.
Critics fear the chip exports could speed up China’s development of AI for economic and military use.
Lawmakers, including Republican Brian Mast, have expressed concern about chips being sold to Chinese military-related companies.
Shapiro wants AI competition with China to be a top topic when President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The debate highlights the challenge of balancing U.S. competitiveness with protecting sensitive technology.
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Congress has passed a bill with new sanctions targeting Russia and countries that use Russian energy. The bill will now be sent to President Trump for approval. Congress also worked on other issues this week, like data centers, college sports, and the Iran conflict.
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The House of Representatives passed a bill with strong sanctions on Russia.
The sanctions also apply to countries that buy or use Russian energy.
The bill is now waiting for President Trump's signature.
Congress addressed other topics this week, including data centers.
Lawmakers also took steps related to college sports.
Actions were taken concerning the Iran war situation.
The vote in the House was overwhelmingly in favor of the sanctions.
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September 17 is Constitution Day, marking the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Under President Trump's administration, the process for immigrants to become U.S. citizens has become stricter, with new rules and tougher background checks.
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Constitution Day is observed on September 17 each year.
It marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
Immigrants apply for naturalization to become U.S. citizens.
The Trump administration added new requirements for citizenship applicants.
Vetting, or background checking, for immigrants has become more strict.
These changes have made it harder for some immigrants to gain citizenship.
Ali Rogin, a Justice correspondent, reported on the issue.
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