The FDA under President Donald Trump has filled four senior positions with permanent leaders, ending several months of temporary appointments. These roles include top officials for drug approval, vaccines, and tobacco products, areas that have seen major policy changes and attracted attention from lawmakers and consumer groups.
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President Donald Trump’s administration named permanent directors for the FDA’s centers focused on drugs, vaccines, and tobacco.
Dr. Michael Davis was appointed head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, responsible for drug safety and effectiveness.
Davis has experience in psychiatric drugs and previously worked on developing psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD, which are being studied for mental health use.
Karim Mikhail was named director of the FDA’s vaccine center; he replaced Dr. Vinay Prasad, who resigned amid controversies about vaccine policies and gene therapies.
Prasad had criticized the FDA’s approach to COVID-19 vaccines and worked on stricter rules for approving updated vaccines.
The FDA has cleared new tobacco-related products like nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes after the resignation of former Commissioner Marty Makary.
These appointments aim to bring stability to the FDA after months of leadership changes and policy debates.
The changes come during ongoing government efforts to speed up review times for psychedelic drugs and regulate tobacco and vaccine products.
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The midterm elections are less than 60 days away, with key Senate races likely to decide which party controls the U.S. Congress. Analysts from CBS News and Sabato's Crystal Ball discuss the important Senate contests to watch.
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The midterm elections will happen in 56 days.
Senate races are crucial because they will help determine the control of Congress.
CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, provided analysis.
Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, also offered his views.
The discussion focuses on which Senate races are most important.
These races will affect the balance of power between political parties in the U.S. government.
Viewers can watch the analysis on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts ended in a mistrial because the jurors could not agree on a verdict. One juror said there was too much doubt to say Clancy was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and described the difficult and emotional experience of the trial.
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The trial ended with a mistrial due to a hung jury, with an 11-1 split.
A juror said there was no clear evidence that proved Clancy was guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
The jurors were deeply divided, and some were unwilling to change their opinions during deliberations.
The juror who spoke believed Clancy suffered from a serious mental health crisis.
Clancy's attorney tried to remove the holdout juror for not following legal instructions on reasonable doubt.
The juror described the 911 call by Clancy’s ex-husband as a powerful and unforgettable moment in the trial.
Prosecutors have not announced if they will retry the case.
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New documents from New York City show that officials knew there were air quality problems at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks but told the public the air was safe. These documents reveal that concerns about the air continued for months even as officials assured residents.
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Thousands of new documents were released about air quality after the 9/11 attacks.
The documents show that worries about air pollution at Ground Zero lasted for months.
City officials told residents the air was safe despite ongoing concerns.
The information was previously unseen by the public.
The New York Times reporter Sally Goldenberg discussed these findings on CBS News.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused Missouri officials’ request to use new congressional maps in the November election. Missouri’s top court ruled the new maps cannot be used because a citizen petition requires a statewide vote on them.
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Missouri lawmakers redrew congressional districts last year to favor Republicans, urged by President Trump.
The new maps were used for the August primary but not allowed for the November general election.
Missouri’s Supreme Court said a citizen petition filed last year requires a public vote on the new maps.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s appeal to block the petition vote.
Republican officials warned switching maps between elections would cause confusion and chaos.
The new maps aimed to change the 5th District of Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver by adding Republican-leaning areas.
The Missouri Secretary of State has placed the redistricting referendum on the November ballot as Proposition A.
Missouri followed Texas as an early state to redraw districts after President Trump encouraged redistricting for political advantage.
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A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hold a hearing about whether to limit access to the abortion pill across the United States. The case could affect how the pill is distributed nationwide.
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The hearing will take place before a three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court is located in New Orleans.
The case concerns the abortion pill, a medication used to end pregnancies.
The outcome could restrict how the abortion pill is distributed across the country.
This is part of ongoing legal debates about abortion rights in the U.S.
The ruling may impact existing federal policies on abortion medication.
Arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.
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Republicans are holding their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. The event will focus on important topics like Ken Paxton and the Texas Senate race.
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The Republican midterm convention is happening in Dallas, Texas.
This is the first time the Republicans have held a midterm convention.
The event starts on Wednesday.
Key topics include Ken Paxton, a Texas political figure.
The Texas Senate race will be a major focus at the convention.
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Canada has started charging higher import taxes, called tariffs, on goods from the United States. These tariffs mainly affect goods coming from U.S. states that are important in the upcoming Senate elections.
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Canada imposed higher tariffs on U.S. goods beginning early Tuesday.
These tariffs are meant as retaliation, likely in response to previous U.S. trade actions.
The tariffs target goods that mostly come from key U.S. states.
Some of these states play a big role in deciding which party controls the U.S. Senate.
The tariffs could impact businesses and workers in those states.
This trade move may influence economic and political outcomes in the U.S.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri officials' request to use new congressional district maps for the November election. These maps were supported by President Donald Trump and aimed to benefit Republicans in the House of Representatives.
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The Supreme Court made the decision on Tuesday.
Missouri officials wanted to use new congressional district lines for the election.
These new districts were supported by President Donald Trump.
The maps were drawn by Republicans.
Republicans hoped the new maps would help them keep their small majority in the House.
The court’s ruling means the new maps will not be used in the November election.
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The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from Missouri officials to use a new congressional map for the November election. The map, supported by President Trump, was blocked by Missouri’s highest court because it must be approved by voters first.
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Missouri officials asked the US Supreme Court to allow a new congressional map in the upcoming election.
The map was supported by President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Missouri’s highest state court blocked the map from being used until voters decide on it.
The state court said the new districts must go to a public vote before the election.
The US Supreme Court, including conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh, denied Missouri’s emergency appeal.
Missouri’s Republican attorney general promised to continue appealing the decision.
This is a setback for President Trump and Republicans amid a wider national fight over redistricting.
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President Donald Trump will give a main speech and closing remarks at a Republican gathering in Dallas this week. This event is the first-ever midterm convention held by the Republican Party, aiming to motivate voters for the November midterm elections.
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The event is called the Republican midterm convention.
It starts on Wednesday, September 9 at 4 p.m. EDT.
President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote speech and closing remarks.
The convention is held in Dallas, Texas.
This is the first midterm convention ever held by the Republican Party.
Normally, political parties hold conventions only in years when they pick presidential candidates.
The goal of the event is to encourage voters for the upcoming November midterm elections.
The elections will decide if the Republican Party keeps control of Congress.
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President Trump and the Republican National Committee are holding a midterm convention in Dallas to energize supporters before the November elections. While some GOP candidates plan to attend and speak at the event, many running in close races are skipping it to focus on campaigning in their home areas.
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The Republican National Committee midterm convention is held this week in Dallas at the American Airlines Center.
President Trump calls the event a big rally to celebrate his first two years and encourage voter turnout.
Some Republican candidates running in competitive races are not attending, choosing to campaign locally instead.
CBS News contacted 60 GOP candidates; only 4 confirmed attendance, 5 said no, and most did not respond.
The convention will feature speeches by President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other Trump allies.
This is the first midterm party convention since 1982, and it’s more like a rally than a formal nominating event.
Attendance is stronger among candidates in districts where President Trump is popular.
The event aims to boost voter support for the Republican agenda and candidates in the upcoming election.
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Several towns in Connecticut are installing cameras on school buses that use artificial intelligence to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The cameras only activate when the bus is stopped with flashing lights, and the footage is given to local police to issue fines. Some residents are concerned about privacy and how the video is stored and shared.
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Towns including Vernon, Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Stratford, North Haven, and New Haven are using BusPatrol cameras on school buses.
The cameras activate only when a bus has its warning lights and stop arm on.
The footage helps catch drivers breaking laws against passing stopped school buses.
New Haven’s over 300 buses recorded about 12,000 incidents this year.
Vernon caught nearly 100 drivers passing stopped buses in just three days after starting the program.
Since 2011, Connecticut allows digital video as evidence of traffic violations.
A 2024 law gave towns more power to use video monitoring and fine violators.
Some residents worry about privacy, data sharing, and use of AI surveillance linked to law enforcement.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow Missouri to use new congressional district lines in the November 2026 election. The new map, supported by President Donald Trump and Missouri Republicans, was blocked because citizens gathered enough signatures to require a statewide vote on the redistricting. The Missouri Supreme Court had earlier ruled that the old districts must be used instead.
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Missouri officials wanted to use new congressional districts backed by President Trump in the 2026 election.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s appeal to use the new map.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the new districts were suspended due to a citizen petition demanding a public vote.
The new districts were used only in the August 2026 primaries, but the state must revert to the older districts for the November general election.
The redistricting was aimed at helping Republicans keep their narrow House majority.
The new map changed parts of Kansas City’s district, impacting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s area.
Missouri’s Secretary of State initially rejected the petition for a referendum, but the Missouri Supreme Court ordered it placed on the November ballot as Proposition A.
Missouri was among the first Republican-led states, following President Trump’s call, to redraw congressional maps in 2025.
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Trading on prediction markets for the 2026 and upcoming elections is increasing quickly. Some states want to ban these markets, seeing them as illegal gambling, while election officials worry about how these bets might influence elections and democracy.
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Prediction markets allow people to bet on election outcomes by trading odds.
Trading activity on these markets is growing fast this election season.
Some states consider these markets as unlicensed casinos and want to ban them.
Election officials are concerned these bets could affect election results and public trust.
Misinformation and conspiracy theories have already been a problem in recent elections.
The rise of prediction market trading adds a new challenge for those managing elections.
This situation is creating debates about how to regulate these markets during elections.
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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh decided not to allow Missouri to use its new congressional map for the November midterm elections. This means Missouri will use the older map, which has fewer Republican-favored districts, even though the state used the new map in its primaries.
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh refused to lift a block on Missouri’s new congressional map.
The new map was expected to help Republicans win more seats in the November elections.
Missouri used the new 7-1 Republican-favored map during its primary elections.
For the November general elections, Missouri must go back to the older 6-2 Republican-favored map.
The decision affects the balance of power for Missouri’s congressional districts in the upcoming midterms.
The ruling keeps the current map in place until the legal dispute is resolved.
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President Donald Trump has been using online trolling and controversial remarks, including suggesting changing the name of New Mexico to “New America.” This happened as his approval rating dropped and the November midterm elections approached.
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President Trump engaged in online trolling and off-color attacks.
He suggested renaming New Mexico to “New America.”
This suggestion came shortly after he proposed changing the name of Lake Ontario.
The moves come weeks before the November midterm elections.
President Trump’s approval rating has been falling recently.
These actions have drawn attention and criticism from various groups.
The focus is on rallying support despite growing concern within the Republican Party.
The article highlights increasing anxiety among GOP leaders before the elections.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has started a new free program called "Gateside by TSA PreCheck." It allows certain trusted travelers without plane tickets to pass through security and enter airport gates at some U.S. airports, restoring a practice stopped after the 9/11 attacks.
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The program is for TSA PreCheck members and other trusted travelers with a Known Traveler Number.
Participants must apply online 1 to 3 days before their visit and get approved.
Approved visitors use a TSA PreCheck lane with ID to enter the gate area.
The pass is valid only for the calendar day of the visit but allows re-entry that day.
The program launched at 13 airports, including Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.
TSA plans to add more airports to the program soon.
Some airports, like Pittsburgh and Seattle-Tacoma, already have similar gate access programs.
This change revives a way for friends and family to see off or welcome travelers, a practice limited since 9/11.
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A Georgia National Guard member in Washington, D.C., was arrested for pointing a gun at a fellow Guard member during a dispute over military haircut rules. The incident happened on August 25, and the Guard member faces serious felony charges related to assault and firearm use.
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Zion Mitchell, 21, from the Georgia National Guard, was arrested for pulling a gun on a female Guard member.
The argument started over whether their hairstyles met Army rules.
Mitchell was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm while committing a violent crime.
The incident occurred on August 25 while the Guard members were taking a break in a van.
Mitchell was arrested on September 1.
The National Guard has been deployed in Washington, D.C., since August 2025 to address crime under President Donald Trump’s emergency order.
Over 3,100 Guard members from 18 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C. are still in Washington as part of this task force.
Georgia’s Guard has the second largest group with 531 members as of early September 2026.
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A former forensic analyst in Colorado was sentenced to 10 years in prison for manipulating DNA evidence in many criminal cases. Her actions caused at least one wrongful conviction to be overturned and forced prosecutors to review hundreds of cases.
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Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded guilty to perjury, forgery, cybercrime, and other charges.
She was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a state judge in Golden, Colorado.
Woods altered and deleted DNA data, which affected cases including homicides, sexual assaults, and robberies.
Her misconduct led to at least one murder conviction being overturned and other cases being challenged.
An internal report showed concerns about her work going back more than 10 years.
Woods resigned in 2023 after a 20+ year career.
The investigation into her actions started in September 2023 after missing data was found in a 2018 case.
The state expects the consequences of her misconduct to cost over $11 million.
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