President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. Senator Thom Tillis discussed the details of the visit on CBS Evening News.
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President Donald Trump invited President Xi Jinping to the White House.
The visit was described as elaborate by Senator Thom Tillis.
The meeting aimed to strengthen relations between the United States and China.
The coverage was part of the CBS Evening News broadcast on September 24.
CBS News provided additional information through its app.
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After almost a month delay, states can now order the 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines through a federal program that offers free vaccines to low-income children. The delay came after the vaccines were approved but officials had not finalized decisions and guidance, possibly influenced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s skepticism of the vaccines.
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COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season are now available through the Vaccines for Children program.
The Food and Drug Administration approved these vaccines in late August 2025.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delayed opening vaccine orders for nearly a month.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said final approval and guidance for the vaccines were not complete.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a history of opposing COVID-19 vaccines and questioned their use in children.
CDC officials had prepared for vaccine distribution, but CDC leadership approval was needed before starting orders.
The current CDC vaccine recommendations for children remain from July 2025 due to legal questions.
Medical groups recommend vaccinating all infants 6 months to 23 months and some older children, differing slightly from CDC guidance.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating hundreds of data centers in Texas over their water use after some did not respond to a state water use survey. This investigation comes as Paxton faces a tough U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, with data centers being a big political issue in Texas.
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Ken Paxton announced an investigation into data centers for not fully reporting their water usage to the state.
The Texas Water Development Board surveys large water users for municipal, industrial, power, or mining purposes.
Data centers need a lot of water, raising environmental and resource concerns among Texans.
Data centers are linked to AI development, making them important for technology but controversial politically.
Polls show only 20% of Americans support building data centers, showing widespread public concern.
Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center construction in Texas amid these concerns.
James Talarico criticized Paxton for previously giving tax breaks to data centers and now trying to regulate them.
Paxton proposes laws to ban Chinese technology in data centers and hold companies accountable if AI chatbots harm children.
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The article discusses who is spending large amounts of money ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Reporters answer questions about major donors, including companies, crypto money, and political groups, and how their funding is affecting the election.
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The midterm elections are scheduled for November 3.
Some big companies asked Congress to improve the Voting Rights Act but still fund groups working against the law.
Money from cryptocurrency and large technology companies is significantly influencing this year’s races.
Aipac and its related Super PACs are supporting Democratic candidates competing against more progressive opponents.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned a lower court decision that limited how much political parties could spend to support their candidates.
Reporters Joseph Gedeon, Dara Kerr, and Chris Stein are discussing these funding issues in a live Q&A.
This article is part of a series of Q&A sessions before the midterms to inform readers about election financing.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mistakenly identified 185 people listed as non-citizens on Nevada’s voter rolls, but state officials confirmed all these individuals are U.S. citizens. DHS has not clearly explained how it flagged these names, raising questions about its data and methods.
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DHS initially claimed thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote in Nevada and other states.
In Nevada, DHS reviewed records and said only 185 were non-citizens.
Nevada officials checked those 185 records and found all individuals are U.S. citizens.
DHS has not shared full details or clear methods used to identify supposed non-citizen voters.
The voter ID numbers DHS provided can belong to different people over time, causing confusion.
Nevada recently moved to a statewide voter system, replacing county-level lists, leading to duplicate or outdated registration numbers.
Election records depend on the personal information given when registering, which can be incomplete or outdated.
Pennsylvania election officials also questioned DHS’s claim about non-citizens on their voter lists, with DHS itself expressing low confidence in the numbers.
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Senator Tim Scott, who leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told fellow Republicans that their party is "in the fight of our lives" as the midterm elections approach. This statement highlights the importance and intensity of the upcoming races for Senate seats.
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Tim Scott is the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
He spoke privately to Republican colleagues about the midterm elections.
Scott described the midterms as an intense, crucial battle for their party.
The focus is on key Senate races in battleground states.
The midterm elections determine control of the U.S. Senate.
The statement was reported by CBS News.
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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina talked about several topics, including President Donald Trump’s state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, China’s cooperation with Iran, and issues related to Taiwan and arms. The interview was conducted by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
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Sen. Thom Tillis represents North Carolina.
President Donald Trump had a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Tillis discussed China's coordination with Iran.
The interview covered concerns about an arms buildup involving Taiwan.
The interview was broadcast by CBS News.
Tony Dokoupil conducted the interview.
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Starting October 1, new rules from President Donald Trump's budget law will change SNAP and Medicaid programs for low-income Americans. States will pay more to run SNAP, and some immigrants may lose full Medicaid coverage. Also, many adults on Medicaid will soon need to work or participate in certain activities to keep their benefits.
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The federal government will reduce its payment to states for SNAP administration from 50% to 25%, meaning states cover 75% of these costs starting October 1, 2026.
Higher state costs for SNAP may lead to fewer caseworkers and slower processing of benefits, though SNAP benefit amounts will not be directly reduced.
Beginning October 2027, states with high payment error rates will need to pay part of SNAP benefit costs, which have traditionally been fully federal-funded.
Medicaid eligibility for some lawful non-citizens, like refugees and trafficking survivors, will narrow; full federal funding for Medicaid will be limited to U.S. citizens, green card holders, Cuban-Haitian entrants, and citizens of certain Pacific nations.
Emergency Medicaid and certain coverage for children and pregnant individuals will remain available.
Medicaid work requirements will start for some adults aged 19-64, requiring 80 hours per month of work, training, education, or community service to keep coverage.
These changes come from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and are overseen by government departments including USDA and CMS.
Experts say the reforms aim to reduce federal spending but could increase challenges for vulnerable Americans and shift financial burdens to states.
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A stolen vehicle carrying four juveniles crashed into a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus in Baltimore, injuring 16 people. Several victims were seriously hurt, and the crash is still being investigated by police.
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The crash happened just before 1 p.m. on September 24, 2026, at an intersection in Baltimore.
Police tried to stop the stolen vehicle after being alerted to it.
Four juveniles in the stolen vehicle were among those injured.
The stolen vehicle collided with an MTA bus carrying 12 people, including the driver.
Many people had minor injuries, but some were in critical or serious condition.
At least two juveniles from the vehicle were critically injured.
Police believe the stolen vehicle was driving very fast at the time of the crash.
Investigators are reviewing video evidence from the bus and police officers to understand what happened.
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Scott Jennings, a right-wing commentator, said he is unsure about President Trump’s plan to give $5,000 to Americans if Republicans win the 2024 midterm elections. Jennings said the focus should be on economic growth and job creation instead.
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President Donald Trump proposed giving $5,000 to Americans if Republicans win the 2024 midterm elections.
Scott Jennings expressed doubts about this proposal during a CNN interview.
Jennings said he does not think giving money directly is the best idea.
He emphasized that economic growth and jobs are the right priorities.
The discussion happened on CNN’s show “The Source” with Kaitlan Collins.
The topic focused on Republican strategies for the upcoming midterm elections.
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The White House TV pool was uncertain about which major networks would have access after CNN was allowed back on White House grounds. Journalists from ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News were prepared to cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
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CNN’s access to White House grounds was reinstated recently.
This change caused uncertainty about which TV networks would be part of the White House press pool.
Reporters from ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News showed up ready to cover President Xi Jinping’s visit.
The White House press pool coordinates which news organizations can film and report from official events.
The story relates to media access during President Xi’s visit, a significant diplomatic event.
The status of network access impacts how news about the visit is shared with the public.
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Dr. Heidi Overton, chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the FDA, answered few direct questions about vaccines and abortion during her Senate confirmation hearing. She avoided giving clear opinions on some of the most challenging topics raised by senators.
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Dr. Heidi Overton is President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA.
She appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing.
Senators asked her tough questions about vaccines and abortion.
Overton mostly avoided giving clear answers on these issues.
The FDA is responsible for approving drugs, vaccines, and other health products.
The hearing helps senators decide if she should be confirmed to the role.
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Two University of Mississippi students died while packaged kratom products were found during the investigations, but officials have not confirmed kratom caused the deaths. The university and local authorities continue to investigate, and the presence of kratom has raised questions about its safety and legal status across different states.
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Two students at the University of Mississippi, Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang, died in separate incidents.
Packaged kratom products were found during both death investigations.
Authorities have not confirmed if kratom contributed to or caused either death.
The cause of death for both students is still under investigation and separate.
The university has offered counseling and support to students after the deaths.
Kratom is a substance from a Southeast Asian tree, used in various forms like powders and teas.
Lower doses of kratom may act like a stimulant, while higher doses may have sedative effects.
Health officials warn kratom may cause dependence, withdrawal, and serious side effects such as nausea, liver problems, and seizures.
Kratom is legal in most U.S. states but banned or restricted in some.
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Mary Peltola’s campaign said reports that she used slurs and shoved a staff member are exaggerated and said her behavior was affected by grief after losing her husband and mother in 2023. The campaign said she generally treats staff with respect and that the difficult times may have caused some struggles.
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The New York Times reported that Peltola shoved a staffer and used offensive language based on interviews and text messages.
Peltola’s campaign said these reports exaggerate her behavior and come from a very stressful period in her life.
She lost her husband in a 2023 plane crash and her mother around the same time, while working full-time in Congress and running for re-election.
Peltola was a U.S. House member from 2022 until early 2024 and is running for Senate against Republican Dan Sullivan.
Democrats see the Alaska Senate race as very important to their chances of regaining Senate control.
Sullivan called the reported behavior “sad” and “disturbing.”
Some former aides defended Peltola and said she was demanding but respectful, noting her grief and background in commercial fishing may explain her strong demeanor.
Peltola lost her House seat earlier in 2024 and now seeks to unseat Sullivan in the November Senate election.
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President Donald Trump criticized the TV channels CNN and MSNBC for not showing live video of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This happened shortly after a federal judge allowed these outlets to regain their access to the White House.
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President Trump had a meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping.
CNN and MSNBC did not show live coverage of this meeting.
President Trump called the channels "fake" for not covering the event live.
A federal judge recently restored CNN and MSNBC's access to the White House.
The judge’s decision allows these channels to report from inside the White House again.
President Trump expressed his dissatisfaction publicly on Thursday.
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The U.S. government paid for a pro-President Trump advertisement that criticizes communism. This happened while President Trump hosted China’s leader Xi Jinping, who leads a communist country, and while a judge stopped President Trump’s ban on three news organizations from the White House.
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The U.S. government funded an ad supporting President Trump.
The ad speaks out against communism.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, visited the United States during this time.
Xi Jinping leads a communist government.
President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House.
A judge blocked President Trump’s attempt to ban three news outlets from White House access.
The news ban was related to restrictions on press coverage.
The story was reported by CBS News and includes analysis from Steve Yates, a former deputy national security adviser.
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President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Heidi Overton, was questioned by senators about her support for changing the childhood vaccine schedule, including splitting the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into separate shots. Senator Bill Cassidy pressed Overton to confirm she would prioritize science and safety over political pressure and confirmed that the MMR vaccine is safe.
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Dr. Heidi Overton is President Trump’s nominee for FDA commissioner.
She supported the president’s August executive order proposing to separate the combined MMR vaccine into three individual vaccines.
Senator Bill Cassidy questioned Overton about the scientific evidence for changing the MMR vaccine schedule.
Cassidy asked Overton to reject President Trump’s claim that the MMR vaccine could be “quite lethal.”
Overton stated the MMR vaccine is safe and not lethal during the Senate hearing.
Cassidy also asked how Overton would handle conflicts between Trump’s direction and the FDA’s legal responsibilities.
Overton promised to provide the president her best advice and follow FDA laws on safety and effectiveness.
The hearing took place amid the largest measles outbreak the U.S. has seen in years.
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The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to deport immigrants to countries that are not their home nations. They argued that blocking these deportations has left over 1,400 immigrants, including some convicted of serious crimes, in the U.S. and caused canceled deportation flights.
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The Department of Justice filed a 45-page emergency appeal to the Supreme Court.
The appeal challenges lower court bans on deporting immigrants to third countries.
Over 1,400 immigrants are currently not deported due to blocked flights.
Some immigrants involved have been convicted of violent crimes like murder and rape.
The Trump administration has created agreements with third countries to accept these deportees.
Human rights groups warn these immigrants could face torture or persecution if sent to third countries.
The government argued there is little realistic risk of harm in these third countries.
The Supreme Court had earlier sent the case back to lower courts after a 2025 ruling.
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Eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group tried to take their own lives during a long deployment, according to the Acting Navy Secretary. No sailors died by suicide during the mission, which lasted over 260 days and included mental health staff and efforts to maintain food and hygiene supplies despite some challenges.
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Eight sailors attempted suicide during the Lincoln strike group’s deployment; no suicides were reported.
The strike group includes about 6,000 sailors and spent over 260 days continuously at sea.
The Navy sent mental health professionals and a therapy dog to support the crew.
The deployment faced supply issues, causing meal options to be temporarily reduced but provided four balanced meals daily.
Hygiene product deliveries were delayed but prioritized and managed with a rotation system.
Some technical problems occurred, including water piping failures and issues with desalination units.
President Donald Trump minimized concerns about the ship’s conditions during the deployment.
The Lincoln carrier group supported military operations in the Middle East, specifically related to Iran.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier was arrested while protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to New York City. The protest focused on Netanyahu’s alleged war crimes in Gaza, the violence in the region, and U.S. financial support for Israel. The protest involved hundreds of people demanding an end to violence and a change in U.S. spending priorities.
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Benjamin Netanyahu faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for war crimes.
The UN’s commission has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, naming Netanyahu as responsible.
Protesters highlight over 73,000 deaths in Gaza and attacks on civilian sites like hospitals and schools.
The U.S. government has sent more than $21 billion in aid to Israel over two years, including weapons sales.
Both the Biden and Trump administrations supported Israel financially and politically despite these allegations.
Around 400 protesters participated in the New York City demonstration, with over 100 arrests made.
Darializa Avila Chevalier is the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th congressional district.
The protest groups demand the U.S. stop funding the conflict and invest in local communities instead.
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