Representative Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin was involved in an emergency water landing on Lake Wausau. Both he and the pilot were hurt slightly and were treated and released from the hospital.
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The emergency landing happened Saturday night on Lake Wausau.
Tom Tiffany is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin.
The landing was unplanned and was done to safely put down the plane on water.
Both Tiffany and the pilot only had minor injuries.
They received medical treatment at a hospital in Wisconsin and were released soon after.
No major danger or life-threatening injuries were reported.
The cause of the emergency landing was not mentioned in the article.
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The White House defended staffer Ellie Acra after a video showed her directing photographers away from President Donald Trump during his trip to Ireland. The White House also criticized journalist Aaron Rupar, calling him a "sick freak" in response to his posts about Acra and another Trump aide, Natalie Harp, escalating a public dispute.
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Ellie Acra is a White House staffer who helps manage press access during President Trump’s trips.
A video from Shannon Airport in Ireland showed Acra moving photographers away from President Trump and his family.
Journalist Aaron Rupar shared the video and criticized Acra on social media.
The White House Rapid Response 47 Twitter account defended Acra and attacked Rupar with harsh language.
Rupar said the White House was targeting his age and encouraging harassment against him.
Ellie Acra previously worked as a reporter and comes from a prominent Indiana business family.
Rupar also posted about Trump aide Natalie Harp, leading to similar harsh responses from the White House.
The White House stated gifts Harp received from President Trump were legal and ethical according to officials.
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The Democratic Party plans to train tens of thousands of volunteers to monitor polling places and help voters during the upcoming US midterm elections. This effort aims to prevent voter intimidation, encourage early voting, and counter false information that could affect the election.
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The initiative is called the New Battlefield Project and involves training volunteers in all 57 states and territories.
Volunteers will cover about 25% of the nation’s 95,000 election day polling places, focusing on competitive districts.
Volunteers will wear blue vests to be visible and will help voters, including directing them to correct polling locations and explaining provisional ballots.
The project is designed to respond to fears of voter intimidation, including by federal agents or other groups.
The Trump administration has not ruled out sending federal agents to polling places during the election.
Democrats will also encourage early voting through mail or in-person ballots to ensure votes are cast ahead of election day.
A new “democracy defense network” will help identify and oppose election threats like disinformation, secret funding, and AI manipulation.
State Democratic parties will share information to quickly respond to election interference tactics.
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The conflict in Iran has escalated with US military actions causing civilian deaths, but the Trump administration denies calling it a full war. President Trump and officials describe the situation as a “military conflict” and have not asked Congress to approve the fighting, which raises legal and constitutional questions.
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President Trump promised not to send Americans to fight in endless foreign wars.
Recent US missile strikes in Iran have killed civilians, including children.
The administration insists the fighting in Iran is not an official war.
Vice-President Vance expressed skepticism about reported civilian deaths, questioning Iranian media accounts.
President Trump has called the situation both a war and a military conflict, showing inconsistent language.
The conflict is costing about $1,200 per US household and has caused thousands of deaths.
The US Constitution requires Congress to declare war, but President Trump has not sought congressional approval.
Experts say President Trump is acting without proper consultation, resembling dictatorial behavior.
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Republicans are divided on how to handle the economy ahead of the November midterm elections. They worry that voter frustration with rising costs could hurt their chances, while President Trump has proposed giving every adult $5,000 if Republicans win.
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Republicans have low polling numbers on the economy going into the midterms.
Voters are upset about high prices and the cost of living.
President Trump promised to give $5,000 to every U.S. adult if Republicans win the election.
This proposal is seen as a bold and unusual idea within the party.
Some Republicans disagree on the best way to respond to economic concerns.
The midterm elections are less than two months away.
Republican candidates worry economic issues may impact their success in November.
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Republican leaders are focusing their efforts on supporting President Trump in this year’s congressional elections. They recognize that midterm votes often reflect how people feel about the current president.
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Republican leaders held a convention in Dallas.
The convention showed strong support for President Trump.
Midterm elections often act as a referendum on the sitting president.
GOP leaders are accepting that the election results will reflect voters’ opinions of President Trump.
The party’s strategy centers around aligning with President Trump to win seats in the House of Representatives.
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U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany and the pilot made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau after their plane lost power near Wausau Downtown Airport. Both swam to safety with minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital before being released.
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The emergency landing happened Saturday night just before 9 p.m.
The plane lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
The pilot performed a water landing on Lake Wausau to avoid a crash.
Tiffany and the pilot exited the plane as it began to sink and swam to a shallow area.
Emergency responders reached them by boat and helped with rescue.
Both Tiffany and the pilot had minor injuries and were treated at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Tiffany thanked the pilot and emergency workers for their quick response.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
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President Donald Trump supports rapid AI development with little regulation, focusing on competing with China. Democrats are unsure about AI, with some wanting strict limits or a pause, but no clear plan. Lawmakers from both parties are divided, making federal AI rules unlikely soon.
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President Trump encourages fast AI growth and less government control.
He dismisses safety worries and says "Whoever wins AI wins."
Some AI lab leaders want to slow down AI development for safety.
Trump’s allies believe safety concerns are tactics to influence regulation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson prefers a summit with Trump, Congress, and AI leaders before acting.
Democrats debate strong AI limits, including some who want to ban superintelligence or create oversight committees.
Some Republicans and Democrats suggest smaller steps like risk tests and reporting.
Meaningful AI rules face a tough path due to political division and President Trump’s likely veto.
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The Pentagon is recruiting more green-card holders to join the military while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is detaining family members of service members. This includes cases where relatives applying for protections like Military Parole in Place are still being deported despite their loved ones serving in the military.
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The Pentagon is actively recruiting immigrants with green cards to serve in the U.S. military.
Some military families have members detained by ICE even when they have applied for Military Parole in Place, a program meant to protect close relatives of service members.
Military Parole in Place allows certain undocumented family members of service members to stay in the U.S. temporarily and can help them apply for work permits or legal status.
Having a pending Military Parole in Place application does not guarantee protection from deportation.
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security say their immigration enforcement targets serious criminals, yet some detained relatives, like Aniceto Hernandez-Reyna, have no violent crime records.
Service members say immigration detention of their families adds stress and can affect their ability to focus on their military duties.
President Donald Trump’s immigration policy aims to focus on "the worst of the worst" offenders.
The article highlights tension between military reliance on immigrant recruits and aggressive immigration enforcement actions against their families.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, appeared in a video supporting Republican Senator Dave McCormick at the GOP midterm convention. This surprising move highlighted Fetterman’s break with some Democrats, but he said he remains a Democrat and is not switching parties.
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Republican organizers asked GOP Senator Dave McCormick to invite Democratic Senator John Fetterman to appear at their convention.
Fetterman agreed because of his friendship with McCormick, despite knowing it might upset Democrats.
Fetterman recorded a video endorsing McCormick, praising bipartisan work supporting Pennsylvania’s steel industry.
The video was filmed near a steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, without a script.
Fetterman’s participation was planned to create a surprise moment to show some Democrats as extreme.
Fetterman’s team was not told about his video appearance to keep it secret.
Fetterman confirmed he is a lifelong Democrat and does not plan to switch parties.
The event increased Fetterman’s distance from the Democratic Party’s liberal wing.
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Congress is back in Washington for a short session before the November midterm elections. Lawmakers face pressure to address military funding, sanctions on Russia, and other important bills, but some major budget decisions are postponed until after the elections.
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Both the House and Senate returned to work this week for a brief legislative session before midterm elections.
A temporary funding bill to keep the government running through December 11 has been signed by President Donald Trump.
The House will be in session for one week, while the Senate has three weeks scheduled but may leave earlier.
Lawmakers need to decide on military funding amid concerns about leadership and ongoing conflict in Iran.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), important for defense budgets, is delayed but must pass by year-end.
The Senate has stopped working on a $95 billion Republican military and farm relief package tied to the Iran war.
House Republicans plan to push a Russia sanctions bill despite opposition from many Democrats.
It is unclear if the Senate will take up a budget resolution before the election due to potential difficult votes.
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With 50 days left until the midterm elections, polls show a close race for control of the U.S. Senate. Democrats hope to win key seats, including in states that President Trump won by large margins in 2024, while Republicans defend their 53-47 majority.
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Midterm elections are 50 days away, with a tight battle for the Senate.
Democrats aim to flip the Senate majority, needing to win at least four seats.
To win, Democrats must keep all current seats and win some in states Trump won by large margins in 2024.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority.
President Trump’s approval rating has dropped, influenced by voter concerns over the economy and cost of living.
Polls show competitive races in conservative states like Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas.
Republicans hope to flip some Democratic-held seats, including in Georgia, Michigan, and New Hampshire.
Democrats see potential gains in Maine and North Carolina, which voted closely in recent elections.
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Millions of Americans will receive their Social Security checks this week, with some amounts reaching up to $5,181. Payments are made on specific Wednesdays depending on the recipient's birthday, and next year’s benefit increase is expected to be around 3.4 to 3.6 percent.
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About 75 million Americans receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Social Security payments are sent on different Wednesdays based on the recipient’s birth date in the month.
Benefits can be as high as $5,181 per month if a person delays claiming until age 70 and has had high lifetime earnings.
The average retired worker received about $2,086 per month in July 2026.
SSI is usually paid on the first of the month, and some recipients have different payment schedules.
To qualify for retirement benefits, workers usually need 40 Social Security credits, earned through working and paying Social Security taxes.
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is estimated to be between 3.4% and 3.6%, which is higher than the 2.8% increase in 2026.
The COLA is based on inflation data, especially changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W).
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Bo French, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, faced backlash after posting a photo on social media that was seen as racist by many, including Republican leaders. His chances in the election dropped significantly on a major betting market following the controversy.
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Bo French is running for the Texas Railroad Commission as a Republican.
French posted a photo of Asian students celebrating a University of Texas football win.
He added a caption suggesting the photo reflected an issue with Texas graduations.
The post was widely viewed (27 million times) and criticized as racist.
Republican leaders like Senator John Cornyn and Governor Greg Abbott spoke out against French’s message.
Governor Abbott said the photo showed unity among Texans, not division.
French's election chances dropped from 72% to about 62% on the Kalshi betting market after the post.
Newsweek reached out to French’s campaign, the University of Texas, and the White House for comments.
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Reform UK received a total of £72 million in donations from two crypto billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Questions have arisen about whether these donors met new UK rules requiring donors to have lived in the UK for at least one year to avoid donation limits, with Reform UK’s deputy leader saying he does not know their exact residency timelines.
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Reform UK received two large donations of £36 million each from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne.
UK law is being updated to limit donations from Britons living abroad to £100,000 if they have not lived in the UK for 12 months.
The new rule will apply retrospectively once it becomes law in March 2026.
Ben Delo was previously living in Hong Kong but has returned to the UK “many, many months ago.”
Christopher Harborne is registered to vote in the UK but lives mainly in Thailand.
Reform UK states it has complied with all current and proposed donation laws.
The rule changes come after concerns about overseas influence and money tracing in UK politics.
The legislation does not currently include an overall cap on individual donations.
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President Donald Trump shared the first pictures of the new White House ballroom’s interior. The ballroom features gold decorations and crystal chandeliers, and Trump said the project is on budget and ahead of schedule.
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President Trump revealed images of the new White House ballroom’s inside look.
The ballroom has gold details on the floor, walls, and ceiling.
Large crystal chandeliers are part of the main room’s design.
There is a long hallway leading to the central ballroom.
The style of the room is neoclassical, which means it’s inspired by ancient Greek and Roman designs.
President Trump said the project is very expensive but will not cost taxpayers.
He also said the work is on budget and ahead of schedule.
The story is still developing with more updates expected.
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Kyle Bickham, a 29-year-old man, died after being pushed from a moving train in Chicago on September 7. A 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder, and police continue to investigate the incident.
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Kyle Bickham was pushed from a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line train around 2:40 p.m. on September 7.
He hit an electrified rail and was then struck by a train, resulting in his death at the scene.
A 15-year-old girl faces charges including first-degree murder, mob action, and felony assault of a transit employee.
The police have not confirmed if other suspects involved have been identified.
Bickham had just finished working an overnight shift at an Amazon facility and was heading home.
His family described him as hardworking and set on building a future.
A GoFundMe page was created by his brother to support funeral costs.
Police are asking for any witnesses or people with information to come forward.
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is close to bankruptcy and might have to close soon. The center’s board, led by President Donald Trump, says putting his name on the building could help save it from financial collapse.
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The Kennedy Center faces a serious money crisis and may close as early as Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is the chairman of the center’s board of trustees.
The board suggests adding Trump’s name to the building to avoid financial failure.
The center is struggling to pay workers and maintain the building, which also needs repairs.
Ticket sales have dropped sharply, and many artists have canceled shows after Trump took charge.
The center projected $220 million in revenue but expects to collect only about $124 million, leaving a $23 million shortfall.
The board voted to rename the center the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” but a court blocked the change.
The center’s spokesperson blamed previous leaders for financial problems but said Trump helped bring new donors.
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Federal politicians criticized Pauline Hanson for calling Indigenous Australians "the most primitive race on Earth" during a 2025 podcast. Indigenous affairs leaders and other senators condemned her remarks as ignorant and harmful, urging the government to take real action against racism.
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Pauline Hanson said Indigenous Australians were the "most primitive race on Earth" and had "achieved nothing" in a 2025 podcast.
Indigenous affairs minister Malarndirri McCarthy called Hanson’s comments “totally outrageous” and demanded an apology.
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price described Hanson’s statements as showing "wilful ignorance."
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe said Hanson’s remarks are false and harmful, and urged the government to focus on anti-racism efforts.
Hanson has a history of making controversial comments about Indigenous Australians.
Hanson's comments sparked criticism from politicians across different parties.
Hanson claimed she invited Price to join the One Nation party before the 2025 election.
Hanson responded to the criticism by saying the media is overreacting to year-old remarks.
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Police found fingerprints linking Liverpool councillor Gerard Woodhouse to hate mail sent to a housing association boss in 2022 but dropped the case because they could not contact the victim and the time limit to prosecute expired. Woodhouse later pleaded guilty to harassing a former Labour Party colleague by sending over 100 offensive letters between 2023 and 2025.
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Gerard Woodhouse was a Liverpool councillor and anti-poverty campaigner.
In 2022, police found his fingerprints on an anonymous threatening letter sent to Julie Fadden, a housing association worker.
Police stopped the 2022 investigation because they could not reach the complainant after she left her job.
The harassment case against Woodhouse related to the 2022 letters was dropped due to time limits on prosecution.
Between 2023 and 2025, Woodhouse sent over 100 offensive letters to Christine Banks, a former Lord Mayor and Labour Party colleague.
Woodhouse pleaded guilty and received a community order for harassing Banks.
Julie Fadden later became a Liverpool Labour councillor and linked the 2022 letters to Woodhouse after seeing a BBC investigation.
Police did not comment publicly on their efforts to contact Fadden during the original investigation.
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