President Donald Trump’s approval rating has increased a little after reaching a record low last month. A new poll shows that 35 percent of Americans approve of his job, up from 33 percent in late August, as the Iran war continues into its sixth month.
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President Trump’s approval rating is now 35 percent.
This is a slight increase from 33 percent in a recent August poll.
The previous approval rating was the lowest recorded.
The poll was conducted by Reuters and Ipsos.
The survey was released weeks before the midterm elections.
The ongoing Iran war has lasted six months during this time.
Public opinion about President Trump is closely linked to the war situation.
The poll reflects American attitudes toward Trump’s job performance amid current events.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered penalties against data centers that do not report their water use as required by state law. This move aims to improve the state’s understanding of water demand as data centers grow rapidly and use more water.
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Governor Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to penalize data centers refusing to report water usage.
Water-use reporting is required under the Texas Water Code for major water users like data centers.
Data centers currently use less than 1% of Texas’ water but could use 3% to 9% by 2040 if growth continues.
Facilities that fail to report may face criminal charges and lose permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Less than 30% of data centers responded to state water-use surveys in recent years.
Texas relies on these surveys to plan for future water needs and infrastructure.
Another audit ordered in August requires data centers to disclose water use for electric grid connection approval.
Experts warn Texas data centers could significantly increase water usage in the coming years, reaching billions of gallons annually.
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Dr. Shefali Tsabary appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her book "Raising Conscious Sons." She shared advice for parents on teaching boys to be aware and thoughtful about their feelings and actions in today’s digital world.
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Dr. Shefali Tsabary is an expert on parenting and consciousness.
Her book is called "Raising Conscious Sons."
The focus is on teaching boys "conscious masculinity," meaning being aware and responsible in how they behave.
She talked about how the digital world affects boys' development.
The interview was on the CBS Mornings show.
The discussion aimed to help parents raise emotionally aware and thoughtful sons.
Conscious masculinity encourages boys to express emotions and think about others.
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ICE has detained a record number of pregnant women and teenagers under President Donald Trump’s administration. Reports from detainees and medical experts show that many pregnant women in ICE detention centers struggle to get proper medical care, including after miscarriages, and the agency has no complete records of miscarriages after October 2025.
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ICE arrested more pregnant immigrants in late 2024 and early 2025 than in the previous year.
Between October 2024 and October 3, 2025, ICE recorded 18 miscarriages but lost track of data after that date.
Pregnant women in detention have reported difficulty accessing routine and emergency medical care.
Some women experiencing pregnancy complications, including miscarriages, did not receive proper follow-up care.
Medical experts warn that lack of prenatal and miscarriage care can lead to serious health problems, like infections.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says detaining pregnant women risks their health and mental well-being.
ICE said it lost miscarriage data due to a change in its medical record system.
The Guardian obtained these facts through government documents and a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act.
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President Donald Trump criticized a Supreme Court ruling that stopped his plan for mail-in voting. He said the decision was bad and expressed disappointment with the conservative justices who agreed with the ruling.
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President Trump spoke out against a recent Supreme Court decision.
The court upheld a judge’s block on Trump’s mail-in voting plan.
The block found his plan unlawful.
Trump described the ruling as a “bad decision.”
He criticized specific conservative justices in his response.
The comments were made in a post on Truth Social, Trump's social media platform.
The ruling stopped Trump’s effort to expand mail-in voting.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche will hold a live press briefing in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday at 2 p.m. EDT. He will answer questions from reporters, following recent briefings by Vice President JD Vance.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to speak to reporters on Tuesday.
The briefing will take place in the White House Rose Garden.
The event will start at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
This press briefing follows Vice President JD Vance’s recent appearance at the White House briefing room.
President Donald Trump has not yet named a new White House press secretary after Karoline Leavitt left in late August.
Karoline Leavitt gave her last press briefing before her departure.
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A CBS News investigation found troubling practices in the U.S. surrogacy industry. These issues raise worries about the safety of mothers and babies, and whether the industry has enough rules to protect them.
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The investigation uncovered unsafe and unethical behaviors in some surrogacy cases.
There are concerns about how well the industry monitors the health and safety of surrogate mothers and children.
Current regulations may be lacking or not strictly enforced in parts of the U.S. surrogacy industry.
Some surrogacy agencies and clinics might not follow clear standards or legal requirements.
This situation has triggered calls for stronger oversight and better protections for everyone involved.
The report aims to inform the public about risks connected to surrogacy in the U.S.
Surrogacy is when a woman carries a baby for another person or couple who cannot carry a pregnancy themselves.
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House Democratic leaders are speaking publicly about the need for more rules on artificial intelligence (AI). They want the Trump administration to take stronger action because experts say AI could pose growing risks.
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House Democrats are pushing for new regulations on AI technology.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is a leading voice calling for AI legislation.
Democrats believe current AI developments could create safety and fairness problems.
They urge lawmakers to pass new laws to control AI use and impact.
Experts have warned lawmakers about the increasing risks related to AI.
The issue is part of a larger debate about technology and economic affordability.
The Trump administration is being pressured to act on AI rules.
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President Donald Trump told voters to act like he is on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. Supporters and political observers are discussing the idea of treating the midterms as a direct vote on President Trump’s influence and policies.
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President Donald Trump spoke in Dallas about the upcoming midterm elections.
He asked voters to imagine that he himself is on the ballot, not just other candidates.
The midterm elections happen halfway through a president’s term and decide control of Congress.
Trump’s statement suggests that the election results will reflect people’s approval or disapproval of him.
The discussion highlights Trump’s continued role in U.S. politics during the 2024 election year.
Midterms impact which party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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A top Democrat in the House Oversight Committee is investigating connections between President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., and a Russian oligarch named Umar Kremlev who reportedly helped pay for part of Trump Jr.’s wedding events. The investigation seeks documents and communication to understand any possible foreign influence or conflicts involving the Trump family.
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Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, sent letters to the White House and Donald Trump Jr. about the investigation.
The investigation focuses on payments made by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding events.
Garcia asked for documents, communications, and financial records related to Kremlev and the wedding.
ProPublica reported that Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the wedding celebrations.
President Trump said Kremlev did not pay for the actual wedding but held an “afterparty” in honor of the couple.
Garcia expressed concern about possible foreign influence, pay-to-play schemes, and intelligence infiltration involving the Trump family.
The investigation is part of a larger inquiry into how the Trump family has made money since President Trump took office in 2023.
The White House and Garcia’s office were contacted for further comment but no additional statements were reported.
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A Haitian pastor, Molis Augustave, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Pennsylvania and is being held in Louisiana while awaiting a decision on his green card application. His wife fears he will be deported, especially after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many Haitians, including Augustave.
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Molis Augustave is a Haitian pastor living in York, Pennsylvania, detained by ICE on September 4 during a traffic stop.
He entered the U.S. illegally in 2016 and had a final deportation order issued in 2018.
Augustave held Temporary Protected Status, a program allowing people from certain countries to live and work temporarily in the U.S., but lost that status after the Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians.
Advocates and local faith leaders held a rally calling for his release while his green card application is processed.
The Supreme Court ruled that the government’s decision to end TPS protections cannot be reviewed by courts, allowing the Trump administration’s termination of TPS for Haitians.
Augustave worked as a DoorDash delivery driver and was involved in immigration advocacy.
He met his wife, Omara Nunez, in 2022; they have a son and a close family.
Augustave is currently held at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.
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NBC has increased security at the "Today" show studio after several safety problems. This decision follows an event in July when a person got past security and approached a co-host outside the studio.
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NBC took steps to improve security at the "Today" show studio.
The changes happened after a person broke into the studio area in July.
The intruder confronted a co-host outside the studio.
These incidents raised safety concerns for the staff and talent.
The new security measures aim to prevent similar problems in the future.
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The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on a new law to regulate cryptocurrency, a market worth $2.3 trillion. Some Democrats oppose the bill unless it includes strong rules to stop President Donald Trump and his family from benefiting financially while in office.
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The Senate will vote on cryptocurrency regulation legislation on Tuesday.
The cryptocurrency market is valued at about $2.3 trillion.
Many Democrats believe the current bill does not have enough rules to stop President Trump from gaining crypto profits.
President Trump has significant cryptocurrency investments while serving as president.
Some Democrats support regulation but want strict ethics rules included.
The vote happens two months before the midterm elections.
Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke against the bill without stronger safeguards against conflicts of interest.
Republicans say President Trump agreed to new ethics rules to help pass the bill.
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President Donald Trump is frustrated with some Supreme Court decisions that have not gone his way, especially concerning mail-in ballot rules. Many of his supporters also feel disappointed, especially about his policies on trade, the conflict with Iran, and rising living costs.
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President Trump appointed conservative justices to the Supreme Court, expecting their support.
The Court recently blocked the Trump administration’s request to enforce new mail-in ballot rules for 2026.
Justices Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, and Barrett, all appointed by Trump, did not publicly oppose the ruling.
Many Trump supporters feel let down by his trade policies, including importing foreign beef to lower prices.
Discontent is rising over Trump's actions related to Iran, which have increased gas prices.
Some prominent Trump allies, like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, have criticized or distanced themselves from him.
Surveys show growing regret among some 2024 Trump voters, citing foreign policy and economic issues.
Republican confidence in the economy and Trump’s economic approval are declining.
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CBS News spoke with Latin American immigrants who were deported from the United States to Liberia, a country in Africa. These immigrants are now living thousands of miles away from their original homes.
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The immigrants were sent from the U.S. to Liberia as part of deportation efforts.
These deportations have placed people far from their families and communities.
Liberia is located in West Africa, while the immigrants’ original homes are in Latin America.
CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez conducted interviews with the deported immigrants.
The interviews focus on the personal experiences of those who were deported.
This situation highlights a less common destination for U.S. deportations.
The coverage is available through CBS News and the CBS News App.
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First Lady Melania Trump will visit an elementary school in northwestern North Carolina to talk about how technology is used in classrooms. Her visit is part of ongoing discussions about technology and education while debates continue about regulating artificial intelligence.
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The visit will take place in Ashe County, North Carolina.
Melania Trump's visit starts at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
She will meet with students, teachers, and school staff.
The visit highlights the use of technology in elementary education.
This visit happens amid national debates about how to control artificial intelligence (AI).
Some tech leaders want more rules for AI due to safety concerns.
President Donald Trump disagrees and says more AI limits are unnecessary.
Earlier this year, Melania Trump hosted a summit featuring a humanoid robot to discuss children's use of technology.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he has not talked with Senator Mitch McConnell recently. Senator McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, returned to Capitol Hill after being away for health reasons for several months.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is a Republican from Kentucky.
McConnell had been absent from Capitol Hill for several months due to health issues.
McConnell recently made his first appearance on Capitol Hill after his absence.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he has not spoken with Senator McConnell.
The news was reported by CBS News, with analysis from Robert Costa.
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A new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine has caused dozens of deaths across the United States in the past year, including a 16-year-old in San Francisco. The drug is often found in counterfeit pills and mixed with other drugs, making it hard to detect and very dangerous.
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Cychlorphine is a powerful synthetic opioid different from fentanyl.
It caused at least 55 deaths nationwide between 2025 and early 2026, with numbers rising.
The first cychlorphine-related death in San Francisco was a 16-year-old boy in April 2026.
It appears in powders, tablets, and counterfeit pills, sometimes mixed with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other drugs.
Cychlorphine was first made in the 1960s for research but never approved for medical use.
The drug originated in China in 2024 and spread to Europe and the U.S. later that year.
It often goes undetected by standard drug test strips and hospital urine screens.
Health officials warn it could cause a new wave of opioid overdoses in the U.S.
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Political commentator Bill O’Reilly predicted that Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton will win his race against Democrat James Talarico. O’Reilly said that Talarico’s political views are too extreme for most voters in Texas.
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Bill O’Reilly made his prediction on Monday.
Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General and a Republican running for Senate.
James Talarico is the Democratic candidate competing against Paxton.
O’Reilly described Talarico as “just too much” for Texas voters.
O’Reilly said his prediction was based on a gut feeling, not betting.
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Vice President JD Vance praised the Netflix romantic comedy series "Emily in Paris," calling it a "masterwork of American television." The show follows an American woman who moves to Paris after college.
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Vice President JD Vance expressed strong approval of the show "Emily in Paris."
He described the series as "genius" and an excellent example of American TV.
"Emily in Paris" is a romantic comedy on Netflix.
The main character, played by Lily Collins, is an American woman living in Paris.
The show focuses on her life and experiences in the French city.
JD Vance is Vice President under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The praise is notable because political figures do not often publicly praise entertainment shows.
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