Special Counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee next Tuesday. He will discuss his investigation into President Donald Trump, including cases about documents from Mar-a-Lago and other related matters.
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Jack Smith is a special counsel working for the Justice Department.
He has been investigating President Donald Trump.
Smith accused Trump in a case involving documents found at Mar-a-Lago.
He will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify.
This will be Smith’s second time testifying before Congress about this investigation.
The testimony is scheduled for next Tuesday.
The investigation also covers other cases connected to the President.
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US senators Dick Durbin and Alex Padilla have introduced a bill called the Immigration Warrant Reform Act. The bill aims to limit arrests and indefinite detention by ICE by requiring warrants for detentions and regular custody reviews for detainees who are not a danger to the community.
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The bill requires ICE officers to get a supervisor’s administrative warrant before detaining someone without a court order.
Detainees must be given a copy of this warrant and told when they will appear in immigration court.
A bond hearing must happen within 24 hours after any warrantless arrest.
Every immigrant detained must have their custody reviewed every 60 days by a judge.
The bill aims to stop unlawful arrests and racial profiling by ICE.
The bill does not clearly define what counts as an “imminent danger to the community,” which can allow some warrantless arrests.
Immigration advocates worry the bill still leaves some immigrants at risk of arbitrary detention.
The bill faces challenges passing because Republicans control Congress.
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Diesel prices in the U.S. are about $6.50 per gallon, almost double what they were a year ago. This sharp increase is raising costs for schools, farmers, food banks, and local businesses that rely on diesel fuel for transportation and equipment.
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Average U.S. diesel prices reached around $6.50 per gallon, up from $3.69 a year ago.
The high diesel costs increase expenses for school buses, harming school budgets.
Farmers and ranchers face higher costs because they use diesel for machinery and trucks.
A Georgia food bank expects to spend an extra $100,000 on diesel, reducing funds for meals.
Diesel price rises are linked to global fuel supply problems due to conflicts like the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars.
Economists warn rising diesel prices could increase inflation, affecting goods and services prices.
Local businesses, such as waste management companies, may have to charge customers more due to fuel costs.
Diesel has a major impact on farming operations, often being one of the largest expenses after labor.
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President Donald Trump criticized former President Barack Obama for hosting Chinese leaders at state dinners more than ten years ago. Later, Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews and held a state dinner for him.
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President Trump criticized Obama for hosting multiple state dinners for Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping.
Trump made these criticisms in 2016, saying state dinners were unnecessary.
On Wednesday, Trump personally greeted Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.
On Thursday, Trump hosted a state dinner for Xi Jinping.
The state dinner is a formal event to honor visiting foreign leaders.
This marks one of Trump’s first times hosting a state dinner since becoming president.
The article contrasts Trump’s earlier criticism with his current actions.
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President Donald Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” near Arlington National Cemetery is moving forward after a federal advisory council ended talks with local officials about its impact on historic sites. The project has faced opposition from some politicians and preservationists, but the Federal Aviation Administration has said it won’t affect nearby airport flight paths.
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The arch will be 250 feet tall and located near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
The project’s advisory council stopped required consultations because local preservation officers disagreed on harm-mitigation plans.
The arch is planned to store military equipment and may have snipers and drones stationed on it.
The FAA ruled the structure would not pose a risk to flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized the plan, calling it risky and called for its rejection.
Excavation work has already started without full agreement on the project’s consequences.
The arch’s design includes a golden Lady Liberty figure on top and patriotic inscriptions.
The advisory council will submit a final report on the process next month.
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Jurors involved in the Lindsay Clancy case have been widely discussed following the trial ending without a decision, called a mistrial. One juror who delayed the process is now ready to return to normal life, according to reports.
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The trial involving Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial, meaning the jury could not agree on a verdict.
Jurors were in the public eye because of the case’s controversial nature.
One juror held out during deliberations, causing delays.
Reports say the holdout juror is now prepared to move on with everyday life.
The mistrial means the case might be retried or handled differently next.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use an expanded system to check voters' citizenship before the midterm elections. Voting rights groups are concerned this could wrongly block eligible citizens from voting, but the administration says it is needed to stop illegal voting.
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The Supreme Court said the federal government can respond to states' requests to verify voters' citizenship.
The system, called SAVE, was originally used for immigration and benefits verification but was expanded to check voter eligibility.
The Trump administration expanded SAVE to include Social Security data and bulk searches to find noncitizen voters.
A lower court ruled the expanded SAVE program broke laws and used unreliable data.
Voting rights groups fear the system may wrongly remove legal voters from voting lists.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and two other justices disagreed with the majority, worrying about voter disenfranchisement.
The Department of Homeland Security said the emergency Supreme Court petition was necessary to stop illegal voting.
This ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision against the administration on mail-in voting rules.
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Lesbian bars in the United States are becoming fewer. One bar gained attention after the owner changed its long-standing mask rule, which had been in place for six years, sparking online complaints.
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Lesbian bars are decreasing in number across the U.S.
One specific bar had a mask policy requiring masks for six years.
The bar owner recently relaxed the mask requirement.
This policy change caused people to express their opinions online.
The online reactions brought more attention to this bar.
Mask policies have been important in public health during the pandemic.
Changes in these policies can impact customer reactions and business visibility.
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A man in Virginia pleaded guilty to hurting nearly 20 cats and using videos of their suffering to trick people into giving money, falsely claiming the cats had cancer. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, the longest animal cruelty sentence in Virginia, and banned from having animals for life.
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Rodney Travis Jr., 27, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and computer fraud charges.
He tortured cats and posted videos online to get donations by lying about the cats' illnesses.
The scam collected over $400,000 from people who thought they were helping sick pets.
Travis was sentenced to 15 years in prison and banned from owning or contacting animals forever.
He also faces $25,000 in fines and five years of probation after release.
The case began after social media users reported posts showing cats in pain to authorities.
Police found and rescued the cats from Travis’ home, where they received medical care.
This is the longest animal cruelty sentence recorded in the state of Virginia.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping finished his visit to Washington, D.C. on Friday. During the visit, President Donald Trump welcomed Xi with a formal and grand ceremony, which led to criticism from outgoing Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
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President Xi Jinping visited Washington, D.C. and met with President Donald Trump.
President Trump gave Xi a formal, high-profile welcome, described as a "red-carpet rollout."
Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican who is leaving office, strongly criticized the welcoming event.
The visit ended on Friday.
CBS News reporters Weijia Jiang and Anna Coren covered the event.
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A woman named Santos Maria Chilel Soto was shot and killed by a hunter in Delaware, who said he thought she was a deer. The hunter, Walter Moorhead, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and other crimes. Authorities are investigating the case while family members say the killing was not an accident.
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Santos Maria Chilel Soto was shot dead while walking in a cornfield with her partner and children.
Walter Moorhead, aged 74, shot her, claiming he mistook her for a deer.
Moorhead was hunting from a ground blind and fired his rifle around 7:40 pm.
Deer hunting with a rifle was not in season, but the land had a permit for hunting antlerless deer out of season.
Moorhead faces manslaughter, firearm possession during a felony, and reckless endangering charges.
Manslaughter and firearm possession are class B felonies in Delaware, punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
Moorhead posted a $43,000 bond for release pending trial.
Family members believe the shooting was intentional and suggest racism might be involved.
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Two men were arrested in New York City after being seen coming out of a manhole near a hotel linked to the United Nations General Assembly. They face charges of conspiracy and trespassing, and authorities are increasing security due to the event and previous similar incidents.
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Two men, Kevin Rodriguez (26) and Samuel Reveron (25), were arrested by the NYPD in New York City.
They were seen coming out of a manhole near a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was expected to stay during the U.N. General Assembly.
The men were charged with conspiracy and trespassing and had fled when police arrived.
Both men pleaded not guilty and were released from custody after a court hearing.
The NYPD has noticed several cases recently of people entering the city’s sewer system to look for valuables or scrap metal.
Entering the sewer system is illegal and dangerous due to risks like toxic gases and flooding.
The city warns the public never to enter any underground pipes, drains, or manholes.
Earlier incidents include people climbing out of manholes in Queens, near Penn Station, and South Brooklyn.
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Several U.S. cities and states have declared September 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor the late singer and her contributions to music and charity. California and Ohio have officially recognized the day, with many communities planning events like parades, music, and other tributes.
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Dolly Parton Day is set for September 25, inspired by her hit song "9 to 5."
California’s governor signed a law making September 25 Dolly Parton Day every year in the state.
Ohio declared Dolly Parton Day only for the year 2026 through a proclamation.
New York and Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering similar honors.
Nashville holds large celebrations including pink lights, posters, a special license plate, and fireworks.
Events across the country include parades, karaoke, and live music.
Dolly Parton’s charity, the Imagination Library, promotes children’s literacy by providing free books worldwide.
U2 announced a new album featuring Dolly Parton’s final recorded song, a duet with Bono.
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Gas prices in the United States have risen by more than $1.50 per gallon since the war with Iran started. Many Americans are struggling with these record-high prices at the pump.
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The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. has increased over $1.50 since the conflict with Iran began.
GasBuddy's expert Patrick De Haan provided an outlook on gas prices for the coming week.
The rise in gas prices has reached a record high, causing difficulty for many Americans.
The increase affects the cost of daily travel and other expenses for U.S. residents.
The article reports the situation as of late September 2026.
No specific solutions or government actions were mentioned in this report.
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Democratic candidate James Talarico has asked Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, to participate in a debate on Fox News. The challenge was reported by CBS News.
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James Talarico is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate.
Ken Paxton is his Republican opponent.
Talarico invited Paxton to debate on Fox News.
The debate invitation was covered by CBS News.
The article does not provide details on whether Paxton accepted the challenge.
The debate would focus on the U.S. Senate race.
James Talarico is actively campaigning and engaging with his opponent publicly.
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The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to use a voter verification system called SAVE weeks before the November midterm elections. This system checks voter eligibility, but some groups say it may wrongly flag citizens as non-citizens, risking their removal from voter rolls.
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The Supreme Court’s emergency order lets the Department of Homeland Security use the SAVE system for voter verification.
SAVE stands for Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements and was updated by the Trump administration in 2025.
Voting rights groups warn the system can incorrectly identify US citizens as non-citizens.
In Travis County, Texas, up to 25% of those labeled as non-citizens by SAVE were actually citizens.
States are not required to use SAVE, but some Republican-led states have decided to use it voluntarily.
Current laws prevent states from removing voters from rolls within 90 days of an election.
The court’s decision is temporary until a final ruling is made.
Three liberal Supreme Court justices disagreed with the decision, worrying about harm to lawful voters.
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Senator Susan Collins, who leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, warned the Trump administration to use over $1 billion in global health funds before they expire on Wednesday. She sent a letter to key officials urging them to spend the money that Congress has already approved.
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Senator Susan Collins represents Maine and chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee.
More than $1 billion in global health funding is currently unused.
This funding was approved by Congress previously.
The funds will expire on Wednesday if not spent.
Collins sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others in the Office of Management and Budget.
She asked the administration to ensure the funds are used in time.
The letter was addressed to top officials involved in budget decisions.
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Senator Tammy Duckworth asked the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject President Donald Trump’s plan to turn his proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., into a military site for launching drones. She expressed concerns over safety in the city’s airspace.
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Senator Tammy Duckworth represents Illinois and wrote a letter on this issue.
She addressed the letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford.
The letter asked these government officials to reject the plan.
President Trump wants to build a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C.
The arch is planned to be used as a military drone launch site.
Duckworth’s main concern is keeping the airspace over Washington safe.
The Pentagon manages military operations, and the FAA controls U.S. airspace rules.
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Kush Desai, a senior White House spokesperson, will leave his job in the White House next month. He will move to a new role as assistant director of national intelligence for strategic communications at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
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Kush Desai is currently the senior deputy press secretary at the White House.
He plans to leave the White House next month.
Desai will take a senior communications role at the ODNI.
His new title will be assistant director of national intelligence for strategic communications.
Desai shared this news with NewsNation.
He is involved in searching for a replacement at the White House.
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Two recent polls show Republican Rick Jackson leading Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race for Georgia governor by a small margin. At the same time, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff holds a strong lead over his Republican challenger Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race.
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Polls show Rick Jackson ahead of Keisha Lance Bottoms by about 2-3 points in Georgia’s governor race.
Jackson leads 47.6% to 45.7% among registered voters in one poll and 48.7% to 46.7% among likely voters in another.
Bottoms had a small lead in earlier polls but recent data suggest a shift toward Jackson.
Likely voters who are undecided showed a slight lean toward Bottoms, narrowing Jackson’s lead to about one point in one poll.
Jon Ossoff, the Democratic senator, leads his Republican opponent Mike Collins by at least 10 points in the same recent polls.
Some voters who supported President Donald Trump also backed Ossoff, showing cross-party support in the Senate race.
The current Republican governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, can’t run again due to term limits, so this election will decide which party controls the governor’s office.
Georgia is considered a battleground state, having voted for President Trump in 2024 but for Joe Biden in 2020.
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