President Donald Trump stated that Americans will receive $5,000 dividend checks if the Republican Party keeps control of Congress after the midterm elections. He compared these checks to the $1,776 payments that were previously sent to U.S. service members.
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President Trump announced $5,000 dividend checks for Americans.
The checks will be issued if the GOP keeps a majority in Congress.
He made the statement while speaking to reporters outside Air Force One.
Trump compared the proposed checks to $1,776 payments sent to U.S. service members.
The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The plan links government payouts to political outcomes.
The term "dividend checks" refers to direct payments to citizens.
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The article reports that some people seeking presidential pardons are hiring brokers who claim to have close ties to President Donald Trump’s circle. These brokers charge large fees and promise to help push pardon requests directly to the president, bypassing the usual Justice Department process.
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Presidential pardons are a constitutional power and presidents have pardoned people for a long time.
The Justice Department usually screens pardon applications and recommends those who show remorse.
President Trump has pardoned political allies and Jan. 6 rioters, as well as some financial criminals who deny wrongdoing.
People seeking pardons sometimes hire brokers (lawyers or lobbyists) who charge large sums to claim they can influence the president.
Some brokers charge up to $3 million for their services.
Journalists used hidden cameras to record brokers promising to deliver pardon requests directly to President Trump.
The brokers say applicants must attend events or buy expensive tickets to gain access to the president.
One real case involved a man convicted of illegal wildlife trafficking who initially failed to get a pardon and then tried the broker route.
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Two men, Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, act as brokers who charge people large sums of money to try to get pardons from President Donald Trump. They told a fake client they could secure a presidential pardon for $300,000, highlighting how the pardon process under President Trump often bypasses the usual government review and relies on personal contacts and outside pressure.
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Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl are known for trying to arrange pardons for people from President Trump.
They met with Ammon Covino, a convicted felon posing as a client, to pitch their pardon services.
Covino had already been denied a pardon by the Biden Justice Department before contacting them.
They claimed they could get a pardon for $300,000 by influencing the president through various contacts.
President Trump granted many pardons and clemencies, especially in the last 18 months, often side-stepping traditional Justice Department procedures.
About 70% of President Trump’s pardons in his second term were made without Justice Department input.
The pardon process under President Trump involves brokers and influencers with close ties to the administration rather than formal legal review.
This approach contrasts with past presidents, who generally relied more on formal Justice Department recommendations and showed more emphasis on remorse and rehabilitation.
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CBS News used hidden cameras to record lobbyists who try to help people get pardons from President Donald Trump. After revealing the recording, the lobbyists, Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, agreed to discuss how they decide their fees and work with influencers.
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CBS News conducted a hidden-camera investigation of pardon brokers.
The brokers try to persuade clients interested in getting a pardon from President Trump.
The investigation focused on how these brokers set their prices.
Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl are the two lobbyists featured in the report.
After being informed about the secret recording, both agreed to talk openly with CBS News.
The brokers also explained how they use influencers in their work.
The report was shared by the 60 Minutes program on CBS News.
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Some brokers are charging high fees to help people with felony convictions try to get pardons from President Donald Trump. However, these services do not guarantee that the pardons will be granted.
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Brokers are offering to help felons apply for pardons from President Trump.
The brokers charge large amounts of money for their services.
There is no guarantee that a pardon will be given, even after paying.
CBS News used hidden cameras to record lobbyists trying to persuade a potential client.
The story highlights concerns about the pardon process under President Trump.
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One Nation has proposed cutting the number of temporary migrants in Australia by over 750,000 in three years, mainly affecting international students and families of skilled migrants. Labor and Liberal parties warn this cut could harm industries like construction, healthcare, aged care, and disability services.
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One Nation plans to reduce temporary migrant visas to 2017 levels, aiming for a net-negative migration rate for three years.
The policy would lower net overseas migration to about 130,000 annually under One Nation’s plan.
Temporary skilled migrants would lose visa rights to bring family members under this plan.
Pacific labor mobility for agriculture would continue despite the cuts.
Illegal migrants would have three months to leave, with a lifetime ban for those overstaying.
Critics say the cut could cause worker shortages in essential sectors like aged care and farming.
Labor has delayed finalizing its own migration plan amid ongoing discussions.
The Liberal party questions the policy’s economic impact and doubts the accuracy of the proposed numbers.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. should not slow down its development of artificial intelligence (AI) because he wants to keep the lead over China. While he agreed some rules are needed, he did not explain what those rules might be. His comments came after tech leaders called for a pause in AI progress to create safety measures.
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President Trump expressed concern about losing the U.S. lead in AI to China.
He supports some regulation of AI but gave no details on what kind.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called for a slowdown in AI development to build safety controls.
Elon Musk also agreed that AI progress should be slowed to ensure safety.
Former researchers and lawmakers urged legislation to oversee AI development.
AI concerns include issues like water use and electricity costs tied to new data centers.
David Sacks, co-chair of Trump’s science advisory council, said the AI industry can control the pace without heavy government rules.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to require human oversight of AI systems.
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A 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died due to complications from measles. This is the third death caused by measles in Pennsylvania this year.
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The woman lived in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
She died on a Saturday, according to the coroner’s office.
The death was caused by complications related to measles.
This is the third measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania in 2024.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The coroner shared the information on Facebook.
Measles is a contagious viral disease that can cause serious health problems in some cases.
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A 70-year-old man named Craig Berg was found alive but injured after being missing for a week on Isle Royale, a remote island in Michigan. The US Coast Guard rescued him by helicopter and took him to a nearby airport for care.
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Craig Berg had been missing since September 5 during a planned nine-day solo hike on Isle Royale.
Family reported him missing after he did not return as scheduled.
Search teams included backpackers, Michigan state police, local officials, and the Coast Guard.
Berg was found injured and hypothermic but conscious and able to ask for food and water.
He was rescued by a US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and flown to Marquette regional airport.
Isle Royale National Park is remote, with no roads or vehicles allowed, covering 200 square miles of land.
The search began around where Berg planned to end his hike and expanded to other areas including a trail where he was seen last.
The rescue ended a week-long multi-agency search operation.
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Becky Jones was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor at age 21 and underwent 11 years of chemotherapy. Recently, she found out she never had cancer but a brain inflammation treatable with steroids. She is one of over 40 patients suing University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust for prolonged or unnecessary cancer treatment.
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Becky Jones was wrongly diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor by consultant Prof Ian Brown.
She received chemotherapy drug temozolomide (TMZ) for 11 years, despite guidelines recommending six months of treatment.
Multiple scans showed no signs of a tumor, but she was told the tumor was too small to see.
The misdiagnosis and prolonged treatment only came to light in 2025 after a review of cancer cases linked to Prof Brown.
Some patients reported serious side effects from unnecessary long-term use of TMZ, including infertility and leukemia.
The Royal College of Physicians review criticized the hospital for giving extended chemotherapy with little evidence of benefit.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust acknowledged issues and said they improved oversight of TMZ prescriptions.
Becky said chemotherapy caused constant sickness, fatigue, and a major impact on her daily life and relationships.
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Dentists in Northern Ireland have raised concerns about illegal dental "pop-up" events held in hotels where dental checks take place without proper registration. The British Dental Association (BDA) warns that any dental work must be done by registered professionals in registered locations, but some overseas operators are running unapproved consultation events.
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The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland says many pop-up dental events in hotels are not properly registered.
These events often include examining patients’ mouths, which counts as practicing dentistry.
Anyone doing dentistry in the UK must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Venues where dentistry is done must be registered with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).
Since October 2023, RQIA has identified 21 unregistered entities organizing such events.
Cease and desist letters have been sent to overseas dental practices running these events.
Some hotels canceled upcoming events after inquiries; one hotel said bookings initially met their requirements.
One overseas provider said their canceled event was only an information session without clinical exams and denied any wrongdoing.
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A U.S. Air Force officer who was shot down in Iran says he survived against great odds. Some brokers are charging high prices to help criminals seek pardons from President Donald Trump, but success is not guaranteed. The article also discusses the culture of the Los Angeles Rams football team.
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A U.S. Air Force officer was shot down over Iran and survived, calling it a "modern-day miracle."
Brokers are offering services to help felons apply for pardons from President Donald Trump.
These services come at a high cost and do not promise a pardon will be granted.
The article covers aspects of the Los Angeles Rams football team culture.
Coverage includes a mix of military, legal, and sports topics in one news segment.
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A new poll finds that more than half of Democratic voters say they will vote in the upcoming November midterm elections mainly because they oppose President Trump, rather than because they support the Democratic Party’s ideas. The poll was conducted by CBS News and YouGov and was released on Sunday.
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54% of Democratic voters say their main reason for voting is to oppose President Trump.
The poll focuses on the motivation of Democratic voters ahead of the November midterm elections.
The poll was done by CBS News in partnership with YouGov.
This suggests that opposition to President Trump is a stronger factor than support for the Democratic platform.
The midterm elections determine who will control Congress.
The poll results were made public on a Sunday before the midterms.
It shows how President Trump remains a key figure in motivating voter turnout.
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A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Pennsylvania has died from measles complications amid a growing outbreak in the state. Pennsylvania has reported 676 measles cases so far in 2026, but the CDC has not officially confirmed these deaths or been notified about the latest one.
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A 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from measles complications on September 12, 2026.
The woman was not vaccinated against measles.
Pennsylvania has reported 676 cases of measles in 2026, with over 100 new cases in the past week.
Out of these cases, 124 people have been hospitalized.
Nearly all the measles cases are in unvaccinated individuals.
Pennsylvania health officials have reported two measles-related deaths this year, but the CDC has not confirmed any deaths on its website.
The CDC says Pennsylvania has not requested official outbreak assistance, despite offers of help.
There are ongoing disagreements between Pennsylvania health officials and the CDC about sharing outbreak information.
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President Donald Trump responded to recent warnings about artificial intelligence (AI). He also visited Ireland during a time when energy prices are rising quickly.
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President Trump addressed concerns about AI technology.
Some new warnings about AI risks have been raised recently.
Trump made an official visit to Ireland.
Energy prices in Ireland and elsewhere have increased sharply.
The visit took place amid these rising energy costs.
CBS Weekend News covered these stories on September 13.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declined to discuss his past association with far-left streamer Hasan Piker when asked about concerns from Jewish voters. He has condemned antisemitism but did not specifically address Piker’s statements in the conversation.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
Hasan Piker is a far-left online streamer with a controversial public profile.
Some Jewish voters in Michigan are worried about El-Sayed’s connection to Piker.
CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang asked El-Sayed to respond to these concerns.
El-Sayed condemned antisemitism in general during the interview.
He chose not to directly criticize or discuss Piker’s rhetoric.
The interview took place on a Sunday.
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President Donald Trump said he does not want to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) because he worries about losing America's advantage to China. He said winning in AI will help manage the risks that come with the technology but did not share details about possible government rules.
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President Trump spoke about AI development during a statement from Dublin.
He downplayed the need for strict controls or checks on AI progress.
Trump expressed concern about losing America's technological lead to China.
He believes that staying ahead in AI will help handle the risks of the technology.
He said some regulations may be needed but gave no specific plans.
Trump criticized unnamed "negative forces" who worry about AI moving too fast.
Industry experts have raised concerns about rapid AI growth and lack of oversight.
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A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from complications linked to measles. Pennsylvania is facing a large measles outbreak with over 670 cases, including two previous deaths in babies this year.
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The woman died from respiratory failure suspected to be caused by measles.
She had chronic health problems, including lung disease, which made her more vulnerable.
Pennsylvania has reported 670 measles cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties.
This is the third measles-related death in Pennsylvania this year; the state had no measles deaths for 35 years before.
Two previous measles deaths involved babies in Lancaster County, including a 6-week-old girl with a genetic condition.
The health department is reviewing the recent death and has not yet added it to the official outbreak numbers.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is not counting the two infant deaths in their official measles statistics.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious illness and death, especially in unvaccinated people.
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New Mexico will hold an early Democratic primary in 2028, putting Native American voters, who make up about 12% of the state, in an influential position in the presidential race. Candidates are beginning to engage with Native leaders and tribal governments to address issues important to Indigenous communities.
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New Mexico’s Democratic primary will be held early on February 15, 2028, giving the state more impact in choosing the party nominee.
Native Americans make up about 12% of New Mexico’s population and include members of 23 federally recognized tribes.
Native voters in New Mexico have not been a major focus in previous early primaries because those states had fewer Native people.
Presidential candidates are contacting Native leaders and learning about tribal governments to gain support.
Tribal issues important to voters include sovereignty (self-government), land and water rights, and rural infrastructure.
Deb Haaland, former U.S. interior secretary and member of the Laguna Pueblo, is running for New Mexico governor and is a key figure in Native politics.
Haaland and other Native leaders may influence which 2028 candidates win support in Native communities.
Native American voters show diverse political views and do not fit neatly into standard progressive or moderate categories.
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