The Senate Republican campaign group is asking for nearly $9 million to defend Senate seats in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio. These money requests come because Democrats are leading or close in polls in these states that President Trump won by big margins in 2024.
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) wants $8.9 million to support Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio.
Alaska needs $1.2 million; Iowa needs $4.2 million; Ohio needs $3.5 million from donors.
Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan by 2 points in Alaska polls.
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson are within 1 point in polls.
Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted by 4 points in Ohio polls.
The NRSC uses a Supreme Court ruling to coordinate with campaigns and buy cheaper ads.
Political rating groups recently moved several Republican-held Senate seats toward Democrats.
Republicans are reportedly giving up on North Carolina and Georgia but see hope in New Hampshire and Michigan.
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A man escaped from a hospital in Florida, stole a woman’s car, and led the police on a high-speed chase. This event caused disruption in Miami-Dade County on Thursday.
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The incident happened in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
A man broke out of a hospital by himself.
After escaping, he carjacked a woman.
Police chased the man at high speeds.
The chase caused chaos and disruption.
The news was reported by CBS News and Cristian Benavides.
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Mississippi officials are speeding up toxicology tests after two University of Mississippi students died on the same day in different places. Investigators found the same type of packaged kratom at both locations.
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Two students from the University of Mississippi died on Monday.
The deaths happened in separate, unrelated incidents.
Toxicology reports are being processed faster to understand the causes of death.
Both scenes had kratom, a herbal substance, in similar packaging.
Authorities are investigating if kratom played a role in the deaths.
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Joe Petraro-Hyppolite, a 13-year-old with an IQ of 168, has been accepted into a master's degree program at New York University (NYU). He is one of the youngest people ever to enter such an advanced academic program at NYU.
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Joe Petraro-Hyppolite is 13 years old.
He has an IQ score of 168, which measures high intelligence.
He was accepted into a master's degree program at NYU.
This makes him one of the youngest students ever admitted to a graduate program there.
NYU is a major university located in New York City.
A master's degree is an advanced level of study after a bachelor's degree.
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Stanford University said sorry for changing a photo of students. The school edited the picture to change how the students looked, including their race and gender, and called it a serious mistake.
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Stanford University edited a photo of students.
The edits changed the students’ faces, race, and gender.
The university apologized for this action.
They called it a serious error in judgment.
The incident was reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump met with China’s leader Xi Jinping at the White House. They talked about Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and other important issues. A former Obama administration official, Danny Russel, shared his views on this meeting.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping held talks at the White House.
Their conversation covered Taiwan and artificial intelligence.
The meeting aimed to discuss various important topics between the U.S. and China.
Danny Russel worked as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs under President Barack Obama.
Russel appeared on CBS News to analyze the significance of the talks.
The meeting reflects ongoing dialogue between the U.S. and China on regional and technology matters.
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Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina expressed surprise at President Donald Trump's visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Tillis is trying to understand why President Trump’s approach to China has changed between his first and second terms.
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Senator Thom Tillis is a Republican from North Carolina.
Tillis publicly commented on President Trump’s visit with Xi Jinping.
The visit marks a shift in President Trump’s relationship with China compared to his first term.
Tillis described the visit using the phrase "a WTF moment," showing his surprise.
The discussion about the visit took place on CBS News with journalist Tony Dokoupil.
President Trump is currently serving his second term as U.S. President.
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Democrat Chris Pappas is now leading Republican John E. Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, according to a recent University of New Hampshire poll. The race, opening due to Senator Jeanne Shaheen's retirement, is considered very close as the general election approaches.
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Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads John E. Sununu, a Republican, 50% to 42% in the latest New Hampshire Senate poll.
Sununu was ahead in polls conducted in August, indicating a recent change in voter support.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring, making this an open seat for November’s election.
The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, meaning it is very competitive.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator in over 15 years.
Polls show both candidates have low favorability ratings, with higher unfavorable ratings than favorable.
Republicans currently have a narrow majority in the U.S. House and Senate.
The poll surveyed 1,418 likely voters from September 17 to 21, with a margin of error of 2.6%.
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Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the failed company Theranos, will move from prison to a halfway home in Texas next August. She was sentenced to over 11 years for defrauding investors with false claims about her blood-testing technology.
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Holmes was sentenced in 2022 to over 11 years in prison for fraud.
Theranos claimed its technology could detect diseases from a few drops of blood, but these claims were false.
She currently is in a minimum security prison in Bryan, Texas.
Holmes will transfer to the Austin transitional center, a halfway home, in August 2025.
Her sentence has been shortened several times but will still end in February 2030.
A judge said the reduced sentence still fits the seriousness of her crimes.
Holmes plans to live in Austin after her full release.
She is featured in a new documentary by comedian Nathan Fielder about her life before and during prison.
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James Copenhaver, who was shot during a 2024 campaign rally for President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at age 76. He was one of three people injured during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Trump, and he suffered long-term health problems from his wounds.
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James Copenhaver was shot in the arm and abdomen during a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The shooting occurred when a 20-year-old gunman fired from a rooftop, also grazing President Trump’s ear.
Copenhaver had multiple surgeries and permanent health issues, like kidney damage and loss of feeling in his leg.
Two others were shot: David Dutch (who survived) and Corey Comperatore (who was killed protecting his family).
Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government, claiming poor security at the rally by the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security.
Copenhaver died on September 23, 2026, at a hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was a veteran and was described by his family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and patriot.
The House Republican Conference expressed condolences to his family but the White House had no immediate comment.
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Republican lawmakers are worried because important equipment for the F-35 fighter jets was sent unintentionally to Hong Kong and ended up in China. They are asking the Pentagon for more details about how this happened.
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Sensitive parts for the F-35 jet were wrongly sent to Hong Kong.
These parts eventually ended up in China.
The F-35 is an advanced fighter jet used by the U.S. military.
GOP (Republican) lawmakers raised concerns about this equipment diversion.
Lawmakers are requesting the Pentagon to explain how the equipment was sent to the wrong place.
This incident raises questions about security and control over military technology.
The issue is part of U.S. national defense and security oversight.
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A new ad campaign praising President Donald Trump is airing on national TV and is paid for with taxpayer money. The government says the ads are patriotic messages, but some lawmakers say the ads break federal rules by supporting a political figure.
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The ads started airing on cable and networks like CBS and Fox News.
They show images of President Trump and highlight his policies, including tax cuts and support for law enforcement.
The soundtrack uses the song "Love Me" by JMSN, who said he did not give permission for his music to be used.
The ads are paid for by the U.S. government and call themselves public service announcements (PSAs).
The White House says the ads are educational and not political because the president is not on the ballot.
Some Democratic lawmakers say the ads misuse taxpayer money and may violate federal law forbidding government funds from supporting political candidates.
Democratic senators called for the ads to be removed and asked for details about the funding and contractors.
Previous administrations have also used PSAs, such as a COVID vaccine campaign featuring past presidents.
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New polls in Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire show different results for Democratic candidates as the midterm elections approach. The surveys reveal that Democrats are doing well in some places but facing challenges in others.
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The polls were conducted in Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire.
Results show Democratic candidates have mixed levels of support in these states.
Some Democratic candidates are leading while others are trailing.
The polling reflects voter opinions ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
These states are important battlegrounds that could affect control of government.
The data helps understand how the parties may perform in November.
CBS News provided the polling analysis.
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A technical problem in Texas caused tens of thousands of voter registration applications to be delayed for months. County officials are now working quickly to handle the backlog before the upcoming midterm elections.
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A system error in Texas delayed processing many voter registration applications.
The problem affected tens of thousands of applications.
The error was linked to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Texas secretary of state’s office informed election officials about the issue last week.
County election officials are trying to process the delayed applications fast.
The deadline pressure is due to the approaching midterm elections.
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California has passed a new law to support local news organizations. This law aims to help stop the steady loss of local newspapers and news sources that has been happening across the U.S. for many years.
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Local news outlets have been closing or shrinking in the U.S. for over ten years.
California’s new bill is designed to provide financial help to local journalism.
The bill is intended to help local news recover and remain operational.
Steve Waldman, president of Rebuild Local News, discussed the bill and its impact.
The effort comes as experts describe the loss of local news as a "catastrophic collapse."
The law focuses on strengthening journalism that serves communities within California.
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Senator Thom Tillis criticized President Trump's decision to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at a White House state dinner. Tillis expressed concern about focusing more on relations with authoritarian leaders like Xi and less on democratic allies, questioning the timing and implications of the visit.
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Senator Thom Tillis called the visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House "bad timing."
Tillis is worried President Trump is spending more time with authoritarian leaders and less with democratic ones.
Tillis mentioned concerns about China’s human rights abuses, spying, and access to U.S. voter data.
He questioned why the U.S. has delayed sending weapons to Taiwan.
President Trump previously imposed heavy tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict before a tariff agreement in 2025.
Since then, Trump has aimed for a better relationship with China and described his relationship with Xi as a "truly great friendship."
Tillis wondered if secret information explains Trump's change in approach toward China, as no public reasons are clear.
Tillis emphasized the need to hold China accountable for unacceptable actions while engaging in diplomacy.
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James Copenhaver, who was injured during an attack at a 2024 campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, has died at age 76. He was shot in the arm and abdomen during the shooting and had long-term injuries before his death in a Pittsburgh hospital.
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James Copenhaver was one of three people shot during an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The gunman, aged 20, fired from a nearby rooftop and grazed President Trump’s ear.
Copenhaver was shot in the arm and abdomen and suffered serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
He had lasting health problems, including kidney damage and loss of feeling in his leg, causing him to walk with a cane.
Another attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed, and David Dutch was also shot but survived.
Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government claiming the Secret Service and Homeland Security failed to provide proper security at the rally.
Copenhaver died at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by loved ones.
The White House has not commented on Copenhaver’s death.
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President Donald Trump praised his close relationship with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the White House. The two leaders discussed topics including Iran and artificial intelligence (AI). Some people criticized President Trump for his friendly approach toward Xi Jinping amid ongoing tensions around AI technology.
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President Trump met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the White House.
They talked about Iran and issues related to artificial intelligence (AI).
President Trump described his relationship with Xi Jinping as a "deep friendship."
This friendly tone drew criticism from some observers.
The criticism relates to tensions in AI development and competition between the U.S. and China.
The meeting focused on major global issues beyond AI, such as Iran.
The interaction highlights ongoing U.S.-China diplomatic talks under President Trump’s administration.
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A Wall Street Journal analysis found that conservative podcasts are mentioning President Donald Trump less often. Right-wing podcasters seem to be focusing on other topics instead of Trump.
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Conservative podcasts are reducing how much they talk about President Trump.
The analysis was done by the Wall Street Journal.
Right-wing podcasters are shifting their attention to other subjects.
Political strategists Leslie Shedd and Ravi Gupta discussed this trend on a CBS News show called "The Takeout."
The change may suggest a shift in focus within the MAGA movement.
This information was shared by CBS News and the Wall Street Journal.
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In Florida's 27th Congressional District, Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing President Trump’s immigration policies. Her Democratic challenger, Eliott Rodriguez, responded by saying the ad shows fear over the race.
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Maria Elvira Salazar is the current Republican representative for Florida’s 27th District.
Salazar released an ad saying President Trump’s immigration enforcement is too harsh.
Eliott Rodriguez, her Democratic opponent, criticized the ad.
Rodriguez is a former CBS Miami news anchor.
The two are competing in an election for the same congressional seat.
The debate focuses partly on immigration policy and President Trump’s actions.
Rodriguez says the ad shows Salazar is worried about losing the race.
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