CBS removed a planned "60 Minutes" report about an El Salvador prison because they needed more information. Some people criticized this decision, including well-known journalist Glenn Greenwald.
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CBS pulled a "60 Minutes" episode about El Salvador's CECOT prison.
The segment was pulled to allow for "additional reporting."
CBS announced that the report will air at a later date.
Bari Weiss is CBS News' editor-in-chief and received criticism for this decision.
Journalists and commentators have discussed the removal, including Glenn Greenwald.
Skydance recently took over Paramount, which owns CBS.
This is an ongoing news story, and more updates may follow.
President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland. This move comes at a time when both Greenland and Denmark have opposed the idea of U.S. control over Greenland.
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President Trump appointed Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland.
Jeff Landry is the governor of Louisiana.
Trump is interested in Greenland because of its mineral resources and strategic location.
Greenland and Denmark have rejected any notion of U.S. control over Greenland.
Trump emphasized Greenland's importance to U.S. national security.
This story is still developing, with more details expected later.
President Donald Trump has received his highest approval rating in four months, according to a conservative poll by InsiderAdvantage. Despite concerns over economic issues, Trump's net approval rating is at +8.4, his best since August. The poll surveyed 800 likely voters with a margin of error of 3.46%.
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President Trump's approval rating is at its highest in four months.
The InsiderAdvantage poll shows a net approval rating of +8.4 for Trump.
In August, Trump's rating was slightly higher at +10, after a summit with Russian President Putin.
Concerns among voters include economic affordability and economic health.
The poll was conducted among 800 likely voters using cell or text messages.
It has a margin of error of 3.46%.
49.5% of those polled approved of Trump's performance, while 41.1% disapproved.
9.1% of respondents were undecided about Trump's performance.
The town of Bristol is split between Virginia and Tennessee. Abortion is banned in Tennessee, but legal in Virginia, leading the town's abortion clinic to relocate across the state line. The clinic now faces legal issues with its landlords in Virginia, while anti-abortion groups are working to restrict abortion access at the local level.
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Bristol is a town split between the states of Virginia and Tennessee.
In Tennessee, abortion is illegal, but it remains legal in Virginia.
The town's only abortion clinic, Bristol Women's Health, moved to the Virginia side after the 2022 Supreme Court decision allowing states to set their own abortion laws.
The clinic's landlords are trying to evict it, claiming they were not informed about its abortion services.
A court case in December will decide if the clinic can stay in its current location.
Anti-abortion groups are using local laws to try to restrict abortion access in Bristol.
Over 9,200 people traveled to Virginia last year for abortions, making it a key location for those seeking the procedure from other states where it's banned.
Bristol serves as a crucial access point for many seeking legal and safe abortions in the southern U.S.
Democrats considering a run for the 2028 presidential election are focusing on changing their looks. They are losing weight, updating their clothing, and altering their hair styles to appeal to voters. This trend highlights the importance of appearance in political campaigns, especially with more visual platforms like social media.
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Potential Democratic candidates for 2028 are focusing on fitness, fashion, and facial hair.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been working on his fitness, losing weight for his health and family.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have also recently lost weight.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro began his style update around 2022, now opting for more modern suits and eyewear.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is noted for his fashion, particularly his choice of ties, though some think he might be too stylish for some voters.
Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, has grown a beard, changing his appearance post-2024 election running.
Social media and public appearances are making physical appearance more crucial for candidates.
Vice President JD Vance spoke at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix, Arizona, aiming to bring conservatives together. The event featured discussions and debates on topics such as American support for Israel and the idea of "Heritage Americans." President Trump and others see Vance as a potential leader for the conservative movement.
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JD Vance attended and spoke at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.
The event paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, a key figure in the MAGA movement.
Vance emphasized the importance of conservative unity and free expression.
The event featured debates on controversial topics like support for Israel and the concept of "Heritage Americans."
Prominent conservatives like Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and Steve Bannon participated in the discussions.
President Donald Trump views JD Vance as a possible future leader of the MAGA movement.
Donald Trump Jr. supports JD Vance and sees the MAGA movement as leading the Republican Party.
JD Vance is known for his book "Hillbilly Elegy" and has a background in law and investment.
A large power outage in San Francisco affected around 130,000 homes and businesses, starting Saturday due to a fire at a utility substation. Although most of the power has been restored, about 16,000 customers were still without electricity by Sunday afternoon. The blackout disrupted transportation, closed shops, and stalled autonomous vehicles in the city.
Key Facts
A fire at a utility substation caused a major power outage in San Francisco.
The outage started Saturday and affected about 130,000 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) customers.
By Sunday afternoon, power was restored to most but not all affected homes and businesses.
The blackout forced Waymo to stop its autonomous taxi service, causing traffic jams.
Public transit systems like BART and Muni were also disrupted.
PG&E set up a Community Resource Center to assist those still without power.
The company plans to fully restore power by Monday afternoon.
No injuries have been reported, and the outage is under investigation.
Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at the Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix. During a discussion with Erika Kirk, Minaj talked about her respect for President Donald Trump and shared some humorous remarks about California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Key Facts
Nicki Minaj appeared at the Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix.
AmericaFest is an annual conference featuring conservative speakers and media figures.
The event included other guests like Ben Shapiro and JD Vance.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, is now the CEO of Turning Point USA.
Minaj discussed her admiration for President Donald Trump, describing him as a hopeful leader.
Minaj also made comments about California Governor Gavin Newsom in a humorous tone.
Minaj noted her personal connection with Trump, as both are from Queens, New York.
Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's youngest mayor in over 100 years at his inauguration on January 1. He plans to celebrate with a block party that includes music and a public ceremony at City Hall. Mamdani won the election by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in November.
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Zohran Mamdani, 34, will be sworn in as New York City mayor on January 1.
A block party will take place on the streets near City Hall to celebrate his inauguration.
The inauguration event, called "Inauguration of a New Era," starts at 1 p.m. ET.
Attendees can enter through Liberty Street, with an accessible entrance on Barclay Street.
The ceremony will impact some subway services, affecting the R and W trains.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and comptroller-elect Mark Levine will participate in the event.
President Donald Trump acknowledged meeting Zohran Mamdani in a social media post.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche explained that the Justice Department released only part of the Epstein files to protect abuse survivors. He stated that more documents will eventually be released as required by law, but sensitive information needs careful handling.
Key Facts
The Justice Department released a portion of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The release was done by a deadline set by Congress.
Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General, explained this was to protect sexual abuse survivors.
More documents will be released in the future as per legal obligations.
Some Democrats criticized the limited release, accusing the administration of hiding information.
Blanche rejected these criticisms, stating the Trump administration aims for transparency.
President Donald Trump and other political and business figures knew Epstein in the past.
Schools across the U.S. are trying new ways to connect with students emotionally. An organization in Baltimore called "We Do It 4 the Culture" uses hip-hop music and storytelling to teach students empathy and self-expression.
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Schools in the U.S. are looking for better ways to support students' emotional health.
"We Do It 4 the Culture" is an organization based in Baltimore.
The group uses hip-hop music and storytelling as educational tools.
Their programs aim to teach empathy, which means understanding others' feelings.
Founder Jamila Sams explained the program's goals to a journalist.
The initiative hopes to help students express their thoughts and emotions.
The Trump Department of Justice is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss cases against James Comey and Letitia James. The appeal challenges the ruling that Lindsey Halligan's appointment was unlawful. The government insists Halligan still does her job properly, and the appeal aims to reverse the dismissal of the cases.
Key Facts
The DOJ plans to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss cases against Comey and James.
The cases were dismissed because the judge said the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed.
The Department of Justice argues that Halligan is still qualified and legally appointed.
President Trump's administration wants to continue prosecuting Comey despite the dismissal.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche believes the appeal will succeed.
A judge criticized the DOJ's stance by removing Halligan's name from a court filing.
Judges accused the DOJ of bias and other issues in handling the cases.
The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they may be revisited.
Nicki Minaj spoke at a conservative event in Arizona, supporting President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. She praised them as role models and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Key Facts
Nicki Minaj attended a conservative gathering in Arizona on Sunday.
The event was for Turning Point USA, a conservative organization.
Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
She called Trump and Vance “role models” for young men.
Minaj criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom with a nickname used by President Trump.
She talked about her new support for Trump and a past criticism of him.
Minaj also mentioned her views on violence against Christians in Nigeria.
The Justice Department removed a photo of President Trump from a group of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. This has caused accusations of selective withholding of information and may lead to political or legal challenges. The DOJ stated the removal was due to the presence of women in the photo, not President Trump.
Key Facts
A photo of President Trump was removed from newly released Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Some lawmakers accuse the DOJ of selectively withholding information, which may lead to political or legal actions.
DOJ Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the photo was removed because it included women, not because of Trump.
News outlets reported that 15 to 16 documents were missing from the release.
The Justice Department is reviewing and editing the documents following legal requirements.
Congress had set a 30-day deadline for the DOJ to release these documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Lawmakers express concerns over the lack of transparency and potential missing or hidden information.
President Trump has placed bronze plaques for each U.S. president on a White House walkway. The plaques have descriptions similar to Trump's social media posts and contain misleading statements about some presidents, particularly Joe Biden.
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President Donald Trump added bronze plaques for all U.S. presidents to a White House walkway.
The style of the plaques echoes Trump's posts on Truth Social, his social media platform.
The plaque for Joe Biden includes a misleading statement about the 2020 election.
Trump has called the 2020 election corrupt, which is false.
Trump and his allies lost over 60 lawsuits challenging the 2020 election results.
A group of Republicans, including former federal judges, reviewed Trump’s claims and found no evidence to invalidate the election results.
At the Turning Point USA AmericaFest, MAGA speakers criticized each other, showing disagreements within the movement. The event highlighted ongoing power struggles and open debates among conservative figures following the death of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk.
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The Turning Point USA AmericaFest attracted around 30,000 attendees in Phoenix.
MAGA (Make America Great Again) speakers criticized each other during the event.
There is an ongoing power struggle within the MAGA movement after the death of Charlie Kirk.
Ben Shapiro criticized MAGA figures for spreading conspiracy theories and associating with controversial personalities.
Tucker Carlson responded to Shapiro's comments during the event, adding his perspective on antisemitism.
Steve Bannon described Shapiro as a negative influence within the movement.
TPUSA leaders stated that they allow speakers to express their views openly without censorship.
The event paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, emphasizing his role in promoting free speech.
The U.S. Department of Justice released more documents about Jeffrey Epstein and his connections with well-known individuals. Some information in these documents is blacked out, and a few files have gone missing. The release is part of a law signed by President Trump to make all unclassified materials about Epstein public.
Key Facts
The U.S. Department of Justice released thousands of documents about Jeffrey Epstein, a financier accused of sex crimes.
Some documents were heavily blacked out, which has upset people from both political parties.
At least 16 files released have disappeared from the public website, including a photograph showing President Trump.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Trump, requires all unclassified documents related to Epstein to be released.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her involvement in the crimes.
Maria Farmer, one of Epstein's accusers, reported his crimes to the FBI in 1996, but she says they didn't act on the information.
Transcripts show FBI agents interviewed girls and young women, some as young as 14, about being paid for sex acts for Epstein.
New photos released in the documents feature public figures, although some are heavily redacted.
President Trump is planning to send money to Americans through various initiatives like rebate checks and dividends. These cash distributions aim to boost the economy and support certain groups like farmers. However, sending out money can lead to inflation and requires Congress' approval for large sums.
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President Trump wants to give Americans money through different programs, including a $1,776 dividend.
The idea is to boost the economy and help those affected by tariffs, especially farmers.
Sending cash directly to people is a strategy used in times of economic trouble but can also raise inflation.
Congress needs to approve large cash distributions like $2,000 checks.
The U.S. Treasury is experienced at quickly distributing money during crises.
Cash payments can be politically strategic before elections, as suggested by some experts.
Smaller, more frequent payments could be a better approach to avoid inflation, similar to Canada's method.
There are varying opinions on the effectiveness and political impact of direct cash payments.
At the Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix, Vice President JD Vance received an endorsement from Erika Kirk to be the Republican nominee in the next presidential election. The event showed divisions within the "Make America Great Again" movement as some Republicans think about a future beyond President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
The event took place at the annual AmericaFest convention held by Turning Point USA.
Vice President JD Vance was endorsed by Erika Kirk for the 2028 presidential election.
The endorsement took place on the opening night of the four-day conference.
Turning Point USA is a well-known conservative youth organization.
The event highlighted divisions in the "Make America Great Again" movement.
Republicans are beginning to consider options for leadership beyond President Trump.
There is uncertainty about how to keep the current Republican coalition united.
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to build a new class of small warships as part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Fleet" initiative. The new ships, designed for flexibility and cost-effectiveness, aim to enhance the Navy's operational capacity by complementing larger warships.
Key Facts
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have approved the plans for the "Golden Fleet."
The first ship of this new type is expected to be operational by 2028.
The design is based on the U.S. Coast Guard's Legend-class national security cutter.
HII, the largest shipbuilder in the U.S., will build the new ships, currently named FF(X).
The new vessels are smaller and more agile, designed to carry different payloads and control drones.
These ships will mainly operate in missions where larger warships are not needed.
The Navy currently lacks enough small surface combatants, with a third of the needed number in operation.
The U.S. shipbuilding industry faces challenges in meeting deadlines and budgets, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
