White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced that she is now cancer-free after a medical procedure and biopsy at the Mayo Clinic. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in March and has continued working closely with President Donald Trump.
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Susie Wiles is the White House chief of staff.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in March.
Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week.
Biopsy results came back clear, showing she is cancer-free.
She shared the news on X, thanking supporters and doctors.
Wiles has remained active at President Trump’s side during her treatment.
She traveled with President Trump to Dallas but missed his weekend trip to Ireland.
Wiles has been President Trump’s top White House staffer since his 2025 inauguration.
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced that she is now free of cancer. She was diagnosed in early 2026 with early-stage breast cancer and recently received clear test results from the Mayo Clinic.
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Susie Wiles is the White House Chief of Staff and a top aide to President Donald Trump.
She was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March 2026.
Wiles shared in a social media post that her latest pathology results are clear.
The test confirming she is cancer-free was done at the Mayo Clinic.
The announcement was made in September 2026.
This news was reported by ABC News.
The article mentions ongoing news stories but focuses on Wiles' health update.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled planned votes for Thursday, ending the work week early and sending lawmakers home until after November’s midterm elections. Before leaving, the House will vote on sanctions against Russia and a bill to protect consumers from energy costs, but other decisions will be delayed until lawmakers return.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday’s votes and sent members home for over six weeks until after midterm elections.
Lawmakers will miss votes that could have been controversial or caused disagreements within parties.
Before the break, the House plans votes on new sanctions against Russia and consumer protection related to data center energy costs.
Some Republicans criticized the long recess, saying Congress is taking too much time off while still getting paid.
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; the vote on this is delayed until after the break.
Johnson said the cancellation was not to avoid the impeachment vote and called it a publicity stunt.
Democrats wanted to delay recess to focus on AI legislation due to safety concerns, but Johnson declined to keep the House in session.
There is no clear agreement on how to regulate AI, with concerns that strict rules might hurt U.S. competitiveness, especially against China.
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The UK Ministry of Justice plans to put two prisoners in temporary prison cells meant for one person to ease overcrowding. Prison officials warn this could break safety rules and cause problems for prisoners and staff.
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The Ministry of Justice wants to double the number of prisoners in some temporary cells called Rapid Deployment Cells (RDCs).
These cells are steel pods about 2.9 by 3.4 meters with a bed, toilet, and shower, usually for one low-risk prisoner.
Doubling up could add 476 more prisoner places across several prisons in England and Wales.
Prison governors and officers say this may break health and safety laws and make prisons unsafe.
The plan focuses on ground floor units only and is in response to rising prisoner numbers and fewer new prison places.
Prisons involved include Wayland, Littlehey, Erlestoke, Rochester, and others.
Prison officers warned they might refuse to work if prisons become unsafe due to overcrowding.
Prison governors said each prison must assess risks to keep prisoners, staff, and the public safe.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Republican majority in the House, saying they have done little to improve people’s lives. He said Democrats want to listen to voters and work to make life more affordable.
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Jeffries spoke on the Capitol steps before lawmakers left to campaign.
He called the Republican majority “do nothing” and said they have not improved affordability.
Jeffries mentioned Republicans promised to lower grocery prices and end Middle East wars but did not deliver.
Democrats promise to do better and focus on helping Americans.
The House was also considering bills related to Russia sanctions and costs for AI data centers.
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A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, doctors, and state health officials for the death of a pregnant woman who was denied an abortion. The family says the woman, who had a serious pregnancy condition, was refused treatment that might have saved her life due to Texas’ strict abortion laws.
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Tierra Walker, 37, died in December 2024 while 20 weeks pregnant from pre-eclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition.
The lawsuit alleges that Paxton, doctors, and officials in Texas denied Walker an abortion despite her worsening condition.
The lawsuit claims medical mistreatment and discrimination led to her death.
Texas’ abortion ban, which has very few exceptions, is challenged as unconstitutional in the lawsuit.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enforces the state’s abortion ban and has taken legal action against those involved in abortion services.
Since Texas’ near-total abortion ban started in 2021, there have been reports of doctors denying abortion care even in emergency cases.
People providing abortions in Texas face criminal and civil penalties under the current law.
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Three people were stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York. Police have taken two suspects into custody, and the victims were sent to hospitals for treatment.
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The stabbing happened around 12:40 p.m. on September 16, 2026.
Three people were injured in the attack.
Two suspects were arrested, and a knife was found by police.
No other suspects are being looked for.
Police say there is no ongoing danger to the college community.
The incident is still being investigated.
The victims’ current medical conditions were not shared by police.
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic related to her breast cancer diagnosis in March. She returned to work quickly after the procedure and continued to handle White House duties.
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Susie Wiles was diagnosed with breast cancer in March.
She had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week.
Wiles resumed work soon after the procedure, conducting calls and meetings.
The White House did not reveal specific details about the procedure.
Wiles emphasized in March that many women with breast cancer continue working and supporting others.
President Trump said Wiles has a “fantastic medical team” and an “excellent prognosis.”
Wiles traveled with President Trump to Dallas for the Republican midterm convention recently.
She was the campaign manager for President Trump’s 2024 re-election bid and is the daughter of football broadcaster Pat Summerall.
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Researchers have filed a lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health (NIH), claiming the Trump administration blocked and canceled scientific grants to censor topics it disagrees with. The lawsuit says the government used a list of 235 keywords to stop funding on issues like gender and climate change, which violates the First Amendment.
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The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in San Francisco by researchers, with support from groups like the ACLU.
The Trump administration used a list of 235 keywords to identify and block grant topics.
More than 5,700 NIH grants were disrupted starting in 2025, with over 4,500 later restored.
Researchers working on topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, gender equity, and health equity reported losing funding and having to cancel projects.
The ACLU says this blocks free speech by pressuring scientists to avoid certain subjects.
NIH grants are normally awarded through a peer review process that evaluates scientific merit.
The government denies funding to projects it sees as producing views it doesn’t agree with.
The Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees NIH, did not respond to requests for comment.
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President Donald Trump has said he will not release $257 million in government funding for renovating the John F. Kennedy Center unless the building also bears his name. Kennedy family members, including Kerry Kennedy, have criticized this decision and called for the project to move forward without changes to the center’s name.
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts needs renovations due to safety issues like falling plaster.
Congress approved $257 million last year for the center’s renovation.
President Trump said the funding will only be used if his name is added to the building.
A federal judge blocked the center’s board from adding a tribute to Trump.
The center’s board, controlled by Trump appointees, voted to close the building for renovations.
Ohio Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawyers requested an emergency hearing, calling the closure unlawful.
Kerry Kennedy, niece of John F. Kennedy, called Trump’s actions "hostage taking."
Another Kennedy family member, Maria Shriver, also criticized Trump’s demand to add his name.
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Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words to its dictionary, reflecting current language and culture in the United States. The new words include both popular slang, food terms, and expressions related to social trends.
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Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words to its dictionary.
New words include slang like "neckbeard" (a beard style and related culture) and "trash panda" (a nickname for raccoons).
Food-related words such as "superfood," "bao," and "cake pop" were added.
Social terms like "cuffing season," meaning the time when people look for romantic partners during colder months, are included.
Some words describe cultural or internet phenomena, like "Rickroll" (a prank involving a song) and "Mandela effect" (a shared false memory).
The dictionary includes uniquely American words such as "California sober," which refers to a specific pattern of drug and alcohol use.
In 2025, "slop" was added with a new definition about low-quality digital content made by artificial intelligence.
Merriam-Webster plans to announce a "word of the year" soon, highlighting notable new entries.
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The Kennedy Center has been fenced off after a board chosen by President Trump voted to close the center for renovations. There is also a dispute about adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
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The Kennedy Center’s main entrance is now surrounded by fencing.
This happened after President Trump’s appointed board voted to close the center.
The closure is for renovations at the facility.
There are ongoing disagreements about adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
The photo showing the fencing was taken by a news agency called Associated Press.
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The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25% for the first time since 2023 to help lower inflation. This decision goes against President Donald Trump’s wishes for lower rates and aims to reduce inflation to the target of 2% over several years.
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The Fed’s main interest rate was raised to a range of 3.75% to 4%.
This was the first rate increase since July 2023.
Fed officials predict another rate hike could occur before the end of the year.
Inflation has stayed high partly because of the US-Israel conflict and rising energy prices.
The Fed uses higher interest rates to slow spending and bring down inflation.
Inflation reached 9.1% in 2022, prompting 11 rate hikes over 2022 and 2023.
President Trump wants the US to have the lowest rates globally and opposes the Fed’s rate increases.
Economic concerns like inflation are a major issue for voters ahead of November elections.
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The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates by 0.25% in September 2026, increasing the federal funds rate range to 3.75%-4.00%. This decision goes against President Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs to support the economy.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023.
The new interest rate range is 3.75% to 4.00%.
The decision was made after a two-day meeting by the Federal Open Market Committee.
Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, partly due to higher energy prices.
U.S. retail sales increased 1.2% in August, showing strong consumer demand.
Kevin Warsh became Fed chair in 2026, nominated by President Trump.
President Trump has repeatedly asked for lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest rates in the world.
The Fed sets rates independently, not the president.
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Representative Thomas Massie said House Republican leaders sent members home early to avoid voting on his plan to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The decision shortened the last week of Congressional work before the midterm elections by one day.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accused House GOP leaders of ending the session early to avoid an impeachment vote.
The impeachment resolution targets Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The House session was cut short by one day before the midterm elections.
The announcement was made by GOP Whip Tom Emmer’s office.
This event happened in the last legislative week before the midterms.
The impeachment effort is part of ongoing political disputes within the Republican party.
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Several Republican members of Congress have joined Democrats in opposing the U.S. military operation in Iran. This growing opposition reflects concerns about the war’s impact on elections, especially in Iowa, where some Republicans face tough races.
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The House voted 220-204 to limit U.S. military action against Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats.
This vote was the third time the House passed a symbolic measure to restrict military action without Congress’s approval.
Iowa Republicans Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks supported the resolution, expressing concerns about the war becoming indefinite.
Nunn used to support the military effort but changed his position, emphasizing Congress’s role in war decisions.
Miller-Meeks cited high fuel prices and a need for a clear plan to end the conflict as reasons for her vote.
The shift in Republican positions may be linked to concerns about losing seats to Democrats in crucial Iowa districts.
Democrats see these Iowa seats as key chances to gain control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
The vote does not immediately stop military action but aims to pressure the White House and Senate.
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Lindsay Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg, who was one of the lawyers for Karen Read, to help with her retrial. Clancy is facing a new trial for the deaths of her three children.
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Lindsay Clancy is facing a retrial related to the deaths of her three children.
Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg as part of her legal team.
Martin Weinberg previously worked as a lawyer for Karen Read.
Karen Read was involved in a similar legal case.
The retrial will revisit the charges and evidence connected to Clancy’s case.
CBS News reported the story with additional details from Shanelle Kaul.
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A new poll shows the Green party is just four points behind Labour in urban areas, threatening some of Labour’s seats in the next election. The poll suggests many progressive urban voters are shifting from Labour to the Greens, creating challenges for Labour's strategy and policy focus.
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The Green party is only four points behind Labour in city voting areas.
If repeated in an election, Greens could win up to 40 seats currently held by Labour.
The poll was conducted by ThinkLabour, a group connected to Andy Burnham’s government.
Urban voters have moved significantly toward the Greens since the 2024 general election.
Labour faces difficulty holding key urban seats like Holborn and St Pancras, especially against Zack Polanski, a Green candidate.
Labour’s vote share in major cities dropped by 20 points, while Green support rose by 12 points.
The shift includes voters who are financially struggling, not just wealthier liberals.
Labour’s policies on immigration and cuts to winter fuel payments have confused some urban voters about the party’s values.
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Donald Trump Jr., son of President Donald Trump, received financial support from Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch and close ally of Vladimir Putin, for his wedding after-party. Kremlev paid for a private island and a fireworks show, raising questions because Trump Jr. plays a significant role in his father’s political circle.
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Donald Trump Jr. had an expensive wedding after-party in May.
Umar Kremlev, linked to Putin and the International Boxing Association, paid for the event.
Kremlev covered the cost of a private island and a fireworks display for the celebration.
Kremlev is described as a personal friend of Trump Jr., connected through mutual interests like hunting and boxing.
President Donald Trump said he did not know Kremlev and denied he paid for the wedding itself.
Trump Jr. has political influence as an adviser to President Trump and helped choose cabinet members.
Kremlev attended the party days after traveling with Putin to China.
Trump Jr.'s wife, Bettina, said on Instagram that the gift was personal and not political.
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigned after admitting he broke rules related to a staff change that led to a top worker receiving nearly $50,000 in benefits. This ended a five-year period as chief justice after an ethics investigation found he acted improperly.
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Gordon MacDonald, 64, resigned as Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
He admitted to violating three parts of the state's Code of Judicial Conduct.
The case involved MacDonald’s role in laying off and quickly rehiring Dianne Martin, a Judicial Branch employee.
Martin received close to $50,000 in unused sick and vacation benefits during the brief layoff.
The Judicial Conduct Committee found MacDonald failed to avoid favoritism and did not perform his duties competently.
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office found no criminal wrongdoing but said the personnel actions did not follow best practices.
Governor Kelly Ayotte expressed disappointment about the violations and accepted MacDonald’s resignation.
The situation raised concerns about public trust in the judicial system’s impartiality.
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