Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany had to swim to safety after the small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau, Wisconsin. Both Tiffany and the pilot escaped the sinking plane, called 911, and were rescued by emergency responders with minor injuries.
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The incident happened late Saturday near Wausau Downtown Airport in Wisconsin.
The plane lost power while approaching the airport and was forced to land in Lake Wausau.
Both Rep. Tom Tiffany and the pilot, Leonard Boltz, exited the plane and swam to shallow water.
Emergency responders arrived by fire department airboat and rescued them around 9 p.m.
Tiffany was treated for a cut above his right eye that required stitches, and both men were released from the hospital.
A buoy was placed near the submerged plane to warn boaters until the aircraft can be removed.
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident, and the National Transportation Safety Board may get involved after the FAA’s review.
Tiffany is a Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke about the need for stronger government action on artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing collaboration between companies and officials to protect the public. He also discussed Utah’s secure vote-by-mail system amidst changes in postal service rules and stressed the importance of ensuring everyone can vote.
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Governor Spencer Cox wants the federal government to have a bigger role in regulating AI.
He referred to recent AI-related concerns, including the Hugging Face incident, as warning signs.
Cox supports collaboration between government and AI companies rather than a complete ban or moratorium.
Utah follows a “pro-human AI” approach, working with companies to protect citizens.
Cox’s team has recently reached out to members of Congress to discuss AI concerns.
Utah has used vote-by-mail for about ten years with strong security measures.
Around 95% of Utah voters used mail-in ballots during the June primary elections.
Cox expressed readiness for changes in postal rules and wants to ensure all eligible voters can participate.
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Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany had to swim to safety after the small plane he was in made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. Both he and the pilot were rescued by emergency crews and treated for minor injuries.
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Rep. Tom Tiffany was flying back from a political event in La Crosse County.
The single-engine plane lost power near Wausau downtown airport.
The pilot landed the plane safely on Lake Wausau.
Tiffany and the pilot swam to shallow water and called 911.
Emergency responders arrived by boat and took them to a hospital.
Both had minor injuries and were treated at the hospital.
Tiffany is running for governor of Wisconsin as a Republican.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Tiffany’s campaign.
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President Donald Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, encouraged House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on overseeing artificial intelligence (AI). Obama suggested that Democrats create a plan for public discussion about AI if they regain control of the House.
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Barack Obama spoke with Hakeem Jeffries this week about AI.
Obama wants AI oversight to be a key goal for House Democrats.
The discussion happened at a Thursday fundraiser.
Obama urged Democrats to prepare a framework for public talks about AI.
This effort would happen if Democrats regain the majority in the House of Representatives.
The source of this report is The New York Times.
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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler said he pledges his loyalty to the people he represents in New York, not to President Donald Trump. Lawler also questioned how Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend for Americans would be funded but supports putting money back into the pockets of hardworking citizens.
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At the GOP convention, President Trump asked supporters to pledge allegiance to him as "the greatest president in the history of the United States."
Rep. Mike Lawler avoided pledging allegiance to President Trump, saying he is loyal to his constituents.
Lawler is running for reelection in November against Democrat Cait Conley, an Army veteran.
Lawler’s district voted for Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump in 2024.
Lawler said he does not always agree with President Trump.
President Trump proposed giving every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that this payment would cost over $1.2 trillion, more than all three COVID stimulus payments combined.
Some Republicans and Democrats have criticized the proposal, with concerns about its cost and political motivation. Lawler questions how it will be paid for but supports putting money back in Americans' pockets.
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The Republican Party faces significant challenges as the 2026 midterm elections approach in 51 days. ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on these difficulties following the GOP's midterm convention.
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The midterm elections are 51 days away.
Republicans are experiencing strong obstacles heading into these elections.
ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce covered the GOP’s midterm convention.
The report came on the show “This Week.”
The article includes other news updates but focuses on the Republican Party's struggles.
The midterms will affect control of U.S. government positions.
President Donald Trump is a current figure influencing political discussions.
The report implies that the political landscape is tough for the GOP at this time.
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President Barack Obama urged Democrats to lead a public discussion on how to manage and keep artificial intelligence (AI) safe. He suggested creating clear plans to protect jobs, children, and overall safety while also exploring AI’s potential benefits like improving medicine and clean energy.
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Obama spoke about AI safety during a private fundraiser in Manhattan.
He encouraged Democrats to form a broad plan covering safety, job impact, and children’s welfare.
AI technology is developing quickly, mostly in private companies, which worries some experts.
Some AI researchers warn that AI could be very dangerous within the next decade.
AI company investments are expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2026.
Congress has done little to regulate AI so far, with mixed positions from Democrats and Republicans.
President Trump wants the U.S. to stay the leader in AI and has opposed local rules that restrict AI datacenters.
Both political parties have run ads opposing new AI datacenters, showing some agreement despite other differences.
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Police in Portsmouth released photos of six men they want to question after a violent incident that injured seven officers. The violence happened during a protest against asylum seekers arriving by boat, which turned into disorder with damage to official vehicles.
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Around 200 people gathered at Eastney Marina after a boat carrying asylum seekers arrived.
Seven police officers were injured during the disorder and treated at the scene.
Vehicles belonging to the Coastguard and Border Force were damaged.
Police reviewed hundreds of hours of video and released images of six men to help the investigation.
Del Leon Somerville, 42, was charged with violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested but released on bail.
Anti-immigration activists returned to Portsmouth and faced counter-protests.
Police are also investigating threats made online towards officers after the event.
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A federal judge ruled that a Homeland Security plan to cut FEMA staffing by 50% was illegal. The decision favored labor groups who sued, claiming the plan broke laws meant to protect FEMA's independence.
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The judge found the staffing cut plan unlawful.
The plan was proposed under President Donald Trump's administration.
It aimed to reduce FEMA staff by half.
Labor groups challenged the plan in court.
The lawsuit argued the plan violated laws protecting FEMA’s independence.
The Department of Homeland Security was led by Secretary Kristi Noem at the time.
FEMA is the federal agency that responds to disasters.
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Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany and a pilot made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau after their small plane had a mechanical problem. Both escaped the sinking plane, swam to shallow water, and were rescued with minor injuries.
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Tom Tiffany is a Wisconsin Congressman and Republican nominee for governor.
The plane lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
The plane was a single-engine Beechcraft K35, also called a Bonanza, with only Tiffany and the pilot on board.
They landed safely on Lake Wausau and swam to a shallow area.
They called 911 after landing and were rescued about 15 minutes later by a fire department airboat.
Tiffany had a small cut on his right eye; the pilot had minor injuries too.
Authorities are investigating the cause with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.
The plane remains in the lake while crews work to remove it.
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Police in Houma, Louisiana, are searching for Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, who is a person of interest after a stabbing incident that left four people dead and another critically injured. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been announced yet for Solet in this case.
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Four people died in a stabbing incident in Houma, Louisiana.
One other person, a juvenile, is critically injured and hospitalized.
Police are looking for Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, as a person of interest.
Solet was previously arrested in 2019 for stabbing a woman in Houma.
The 2019 stabbing involved serious injuries but is separate from this case.
Being a person of interest does not mean Solet is charged or arrested in the current case.
The police are still investigating and collecting evidence about the stabbings.
The incident occurred in the Ashland Drive area of Houma.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Congress needs to quickly start making rules for artificial intelligence (AI). He told ABC that handling AI safely will be an important goal for his party in Congress.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Democratic Leader from New York.
Jeffries spoke about AI on ABC’s show "This Week" with host George Stephanopoulos.
He said Congress should act urgently to regulate AI technology.
Jeffries called AI regulation a "high priority" for his party.
The focus is on managing the challenges that come with AI development.
No specific bills or laws were mentioned in his statement.
This statement shows growing concern in the U.S. government about AI risks.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said that lawmakers should be careful about quickly making new rules for artificial intelligence (AI). He warned that rushing to regulate AI might cause the U.S. to fall behind China in developing this technology.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is from Louisiana and a Republican.
Some technology leaders have called for slowing down AI development.
Johnson cautions against emergency or rushed AI regulations by Congress.
He believes quick regulation could cause the U.S. to lose ground to China.
The discussion about AI rules is happening after recent advances in AI technology.
Johnson’s remarks were made during a Sunday interview.
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President Donald Trump promised to give every adult in the US $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress after the November midterm elections. The plan would cost over a trillion dollars and has sparked strong reactions from politicians and experts concerned about its impact on the national debt and the economy.
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President Trump said he will pay $5,000 to all US adults if Republicans win the midterms.
There are about 240 million adults in the US, making the total cost roughly $1.2 trillion.
The US national debt recently passed $40 trillion.
The federal government spent about $7 trillion in fiscal year 2025, borrowing around $2 trillion.
Experts say the plan would increase the budget deficit and likely raise inflation.
Democratic leaders criticized the idea as irresponsible and called it a bribe to voters.
Some Republicans, like Senator Bernie Moreno, support the plan and want to pass a bill after the election.
President Trump made these comments during a trip to Ireland, while mentioning that Democrats could not make such a promise without harming the economy.
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Police in Portsmouth are looking for six men in connection with an anti-migrant protest that blocked roads on September 6. The protest involved hundreds of people trying to stop buses carrying 120 migrants, and it caused damage to police and other emergency vehicles.
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The protest took place at Eastney Marina, Portsmouth, on September 6.
Around 120 migrants had crossed the Channel in a small boat and were being transported on coaches.
Hundreds of protesters blocked the roads to stop the coaches from leaving the city.
Police, coastguard, and Border Force vehicles were damaged during the protest.
Seven police officers were injured but none seriously.
Police want to speak to six men seen at the protest.
A 42-year-old man was charged with violent disorder and assaulting a police officer and is in custody.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and released on bail for further investigation.
Around 500 anti-migrant protesters gathered, and hundreds of counter-protesters were present from the group Stand up to Racism.
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Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed overnight at Gina Rinehart’s $20 million Brisbane home after fundraising events for One Nation. Parliamentary rules require politicians to declare gifts or free hospitality over $300, but the accommodation was not declared.
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Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart’s mansion after One Nation fundraising events.
Joyce gave a live TV interview from a bedroom in Rinehart’s house on April 13.
Hanson and Joyce flew on Rinehart’s private jet from Brisbane to Sydney the same day.
Parliamentary rules require gifts or free hospitality over $300 to be declared to avoid conflicts of interest.
The overnight stay at Rinehart’s home was not declared by Hanson or Joyce.
Hanson uses one of Rinehart’s personal bodyguards for her security.
Hancock Prospecting, Rinehart’s company, has provided flights to Hanson that were not declared.
Hanson and One Nation have denied receiving funding from Rinehart despite evidence to the contrary.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged lawmakers to quickly take action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to keep Americans safe. He also criticized President Donald Trump’s $5,000 payment promise to voters and highlighted issues like the economy and war as key factors in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Jeffries said urgent action is needed to slow down and safely manage AI development.
He mentioned that AI developers themselves have warned about serious risks, including the potential for AI to be harmful by the end of the decade.
The Democratic caucus plans to prioritize AI legislation in their upcoming meeting.
Jeffries dismissed President Trump’s promise to pay Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, calling it unserious.
Jeffries accused President Trump of breaking previous campaign promises, such as lowering costs of living.
President Trump said at a recent convention that voters should "pretend" he is on the ballot, but Jeffries said Trump is actually on the ballot with his policies.
Jeffries focused on winning the House to address issues like high living costs, gas prices, housing, healthcare, and government corruption.
The article also noted ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party between progressive members and party leadership.
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The news program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" aired on September 13, 2026, featured a segment about the upcoming midterm elections less than two months away. CBS News election expert Anthony Salvanto discussed the Battleground Tracker, and guests included Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
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The episode aired on September 13, 2026.
The midterm elections are happening in less than two months.
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News election expert, presented the Battleground Tracker.
Abdul El-Sayed is running for Senate in Michigan.
Spencer Cox is the Governor of Utah.
The show was hosted by Margaret Brennan.
The segment focused on U.S. election-related topics.
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The CBS News program "Face the Nation" featured a discussion about the upcoming midterm elections, which are less than two months away. Guests included Anthony Salvanto, who shared election survey results, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
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The midterm elections are approaching in less than two months.
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, presented the Battleground Tracker, which tracks key election races.
Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, appeared on the show.
Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah, was also a guest.
The program "Face the Nation" is hosted by Margaret Brennan on CBS News.
The show discusses political topics and election updates.
Viewers can watch the program on CBS News or the CBS News app.
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A CBS News investigation found that in the United States, commercial surrogacy is not closely regulated as many people believe. Some surrogate mothers shared troubling experiences, showing that the industry lacks strong protections for women who carry pregnancies for others.
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Commercial surrogacy means paying a woman to carry a pregnancy for someone else.
Many people think surrogacy in the U.S. has strict rules, but the investigation found few real protections.
The investigation lasted a year and was done by CBS News.
Surrogate mothers shared stories of difficult and troubling situations.
The surrogacy industry in the U.S. is growing fast.
Regulation varies widely and often does not protect the health and rights of surrogates.
The issue raises questions about the ethics of paying women to carry pregnancies.
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