Some Republican lawmakers are now open to raising taxes on higher earners to help fix Social Security's money problems. The program’s trust funds might run out in the early 2030s, which could lead to automatic benefit cuts unless Congress acts.
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Social Security provides money for retirement, survivors, and disability benefits to many Americans.
The program’s trust funds are expected to be depleted in the early 2030s.
If funds run out, Social Security benefits could automatically be reduced.
Republicans have historically opposed tax increases but some are now considering raising the payroll tax cap.
The current payroll tax only applies to earnings up to $184,500 (for 2026).
Senators Bernie Moreno (R) and Elizabeth Warren (D) support raising or removing the income cap for Social Security taxes.
Demographic changes—like more retirees and longer lifespans—are causing Social Security’s financial challenges.
Lawmakers face pressure to find ways to increase funding to prevent major benefit cuts.
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David Rubenstein, the former chairman of the Kennedy Center board, bought the “Blue” sculpture that was recently taken down from the center’s grounds. Rubenstein was removed from his role last year by President Donald Trump, who replaced him and other board members with his own allies.
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David Rubenstein was the chairman of the Kennedy Center board for a long time.
President Donald Trump removed Rubenstein and many other board members last year.
Trump replaced them with people aligned with his administration.
Rubenstein bought the “Blue” sculpture after it was removed from the Kennedy Center grounds.
The “Blue” sculpture is 24 feet tall.
The sculpture was taken down from the Kennedy Center last week.
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New York City has released over 170,000 pages of documents showing that city officials knew the air after the 9/11 attacks was unsafe, despite telling the public it was safe to breathe. The documents reveal how the city handled information about toxic air and will help affected people access health benefits.
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The documents include air quality reports, records of contamination, and internal city communications.
More firefighters have died from 9/11-related illnesses than those killed during the attacks.
The document release came after a settlement with the group 9/11 Health Watch, which sought greater transparency.
The city has created an online portal costing over $34 million to share these records publicly.
The portal contains materials from the office of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and other important reports.
The city plans to keep updating the portal and appoint staff to help victims get health benefits.
Since 2011, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund has paid more than $16.8 billion to over 71,000 people affected.
Former EPA head Christine Todd Whitman admitted she was wrong to say the air was safe right after 9/11.
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The Trump administration has approved a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to help restart a nuclear power plant in Iowa. This plant will be the only nuclear power source in Iowa and is expected to supply electricity to over 500,000 homes.
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The loan amount is $1.9 billion.
NextEra Energy will receive the loan to restart the nuclear plant.
The plant is located in Iowa and will be the state's only nuclear power plant.
It will generate enough electricity for more than 500,000 homes.
The announcement was made by the Trump administration.
The project aims to increase Iowa’s clean energy production.
Nuclear plants produce electricity using nuclear reactions, which do not emit carbon dioxide.
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Republican Party leaders and members are gathering in Texas for their first-ever midterm convention. This event brings together prominent Republicans to discuss party strategies and goals ahead of upcoming elections.
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The gathering is the Republican Party's first midterm convention.
It is taking place in Texas.
Prominent Republican figures are attending the event.
The convention focuses on planning for upcoming election campaigns.
The event aims to unify party members and strategize for success.
CBS News reported on the event with correspondent Shawna Mizelle.
The convention marks a new approach for the Republican Party during midterm years.
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A singer known as D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The family of the victim wants Burke to receive the death penalty. Burke denies the charges, which include first-degree murder and sexual abuse.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez, aged 14, was found dead with her body parts in the trunk of Burke’s Tesla car.
Burke, 21 years old, started his music career by posting Fortnite video montages.
Prosecutors say Burke and Celeste had a sexual relationship starting when she was 13, which is below the legal age of consent.
Prosecutors claim Burke killed Celeste in April 2025 after she visited his home, allegedly to stop her from revealing their relationship.
Burke faces charges of first-degree murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilation of a body. He denies these charges.
Celeste’s family publicly called for the death penalty for Burke during a statement on what would have been her 16th birthday.
Burke’s original legal team withdrew from the case in August without explanation and was replaced by a public defender.
Burke is held without bail, and no trial date has been set yet.
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Voters in New Hampshire are choosing candidates for Congress, governor, and the state Legislature. Senator Jeanne Shaheen is not running again, leading to many competitive races with familiar political figures trying to win nominations.
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New Hampshire voters are selecting nominees for Congress, governor, and the state Legislature.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen decided not to run for reelection.
Shaheen’s decision led to many competitive races for her Senate seat and other offices.
Two Republicans competing to replace Shaheen are former Senators John E. Sununu and Scott Brown.
The Democratic primary for the Senate seat includes Representative Chris Pappas, who is leaving his Congressional seat.
Several candidates, including Shaheen’s daughter Stefany Shaheen, are running for Pappas’ former seat.
Many candidates are running again after previous campaigns.
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Two House Democrats introduced a bill called the No Shock Act to stop federal immigration agents from using electric shock gloves during immigration enforcement. The bill responds to the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to buy 6,000 shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
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The No Shock Act was introduced by Representatives Madeleine Dean and Delia Ramirez.
The bill would ban federal immigration officers and local officers working with federal immigration programs from using shock gloves.
Shock gloves deliver electric shocks through direct skin contact to control or restrain people.
DHS plans to spend about $16.7 million to buy 6,000 shock gloves for ICE personnel.
The gloves are marketed as tools to help law enforcement control situations and reduce violence.
Critics warn the gloves can cause injury or death if not used properly.
DHS officials argue banning the gloves would harm officer safety.
The legislation is now with the House Judiciary Committee and has not received support from both political parties yet.
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Patrick Clancy's lawyer said they will take legal action against people who wrongly accuse Patrick Clancy of causing his children’s deaths. This statement was made after a judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.
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Patrick Clancy is involved in a legal case connected to the death of his children.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, Patrick's ex-wife.
After the mistrial, Patrick Clancy's lawyer warned against false accusations linking Patrick to the children's death.
The lawyer threatened to sue those spreading conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy’s involvement.
The case is ongoing, with legal proceedings continuing after the mistrial.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, responded to a Wall Street Journal article that accused him of avoiding his voters and trying to please conservative media. Fetterman called the article full of lies, half-truths, and smears in a statement to CNN.
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The Wall Street Journal published a report about Senator John Fetterman.
The report claimed Fetterman was avoiding his constituents (the people he represents).
It also said Fetterman was trying to get on the good side of conservative news outlets.
Fetterman denied these claims, calling them lies and smears.
He described the article as containing half-truths and anonymous sources.
Fetterman issued his denial through a statement sent to CNN.
The story highlights tensions between Fetterman and some media outlets.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said most Democrats criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He spoke about differences within the Democratic Party on Israel, especially in key voting states.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is a member of the Democratic Party.
Newsom described the criticism of Netanyahu as “almost universal” among Democrats.
The Democratic Party shows divisions over Israel policies in some important states, like Michigan.
Newsom shared his views in an interview on PBS News’s program “Settle In.”
The topic discussed was the current stance of Democrats toward Israel’s leadership.
This issue affects Democratic strategies in battleground states ahead of upcoming elections.
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A child development expert, Dr. Siggie Cohen, appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her book "You Are the Parent." She shared advice on how parents can become more confident by paying attention to their own feelings while parenting.
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Dr. Siggie Cohen is a child development specialist.
She wrote a book called "You Are the Parent."
She appeared on the CBS Mornings show to talk about parenting.
One tip she gave is for parents to notice their own emotions.
The goal is to help parents take a balanced and confident approach to raising their children.
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More than a dozen rabbis and Jewish leaders in Michigan signed a petition asking Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to change how he talks about Israel. This comes as some voters remain worried about his views on Israel after the primary election, affecting the upcoming general election.
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A petition was started by Michigan rabbis and Jewish leaders.
The petition asks Abdul El-Sayed to change his rhetoric on Israel.
El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
Concerns about his stance on Israel come from the recent primary election.
The issue is causing anxiety and frustration among American Jewish voters.
The general election is approaching, making this issue more urgent.
The petition reflects ongoing debates within the Democratic Party about Israel.
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Political strategists from both the Democratic and Republican parties discussed how the conflict in Iran might affect the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. They shared their views on how the war could influence voters and election results.
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The war in Iran is a significant factor in the 2024 U.S. midterm elections.
Republican strategist Alex Vogel and Democratic strategist Joel Payne spoke about the issue.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
The strategists analyzed possible impacts of the Iran war on voter behavior.
The midterm elections will decide the balance of power in Congress.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
Both parties see foreign conflicts as important for election campaigns.
The strategists offered different perspectives based on their party views.
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After a mistrial in a case, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy has asked President Donald Trump to give her a pardon. Prosecutors can still try the case again, offer a plea deal, or decide to drop the charges.
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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney requested a pardon from President Trump.
This request came after a mistrial in Clancy’s legal case.
A mistrial means the trial ended without a verdict.
Prosecutors still have three options: retry the case, make a plea deal, or drop the charges.
A pardon is an official forgiveness from the President that can stop legal action.
It is not clear if President Trump will grant the pardon.
The attorney made this request following the mistrial outcome.
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President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America" through social media posts. However, he cannot legally change a state's name by himself, and New Mexico leaders strongly opposed the idea.
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President Trump posted memes suggesting New Mexico be renamed "New America."
The president has also tried to rename bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico to include "America."
The president can change geographic names for federal use but cannot change state names alone.
New Mexico’s state constitution states the state's name is "New Mexico."
New Mexico became a state on January 6, 1912, after Congress approved its constitution in 1910.
New Mexico’s governor and senators criticized Trump’s renaming idea on social media.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s name is not "up for debate."
Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján reaffirmed the state’s name as New Mexico in response to Trump.
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Layne Arthur Lundeen, a real estate agent from Arizona, was arrested after causing a disruption on an American Airlines flight and using racist and homophobic language. The airline flight was forced to land early, and Lundeen was restrained by passengers with duct tape and zip ties before police arrested him. His real estate company, Long Realty, has ended its relationship with him.
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Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, was arrested on 3 September at Baltimore’s airport after unruly behavior on a flight.
He used racial slurs and homophobic insults on the American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark.
The flight was diverted and made an emergency stop in Baltimore to remove him.
Fellow passengers restrained Lundeen using duct tape and zip ties around his seat.
Lundeen faces charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree assault in Maryland.
His employer, Long Realty Company, announced it no longer associates with him.
Lundeen is scheduled for a court appearance on 19 October in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
American Airlines described the passenger as disruptive about two hours into the flight.
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Norah O'Donnell has returned as a co-host on the TV show "CBS Mornings." She said she is feeling great to be back and is working alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson.
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Norah O'Donnell returned to co-host "CBS Mornings."
She joined Gayle King and Nate Burleson on the show.
O'Donnell expressed that she feels great after her return.
The announcement was shared on CBS News.
The show "CBS Mornings" is a morning news program on CBS.
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President Donald Trump continues to promote renaming places in the United States, including suggesting New Mexico be renamed New America. Meanwhile, the US conflict with Iran, initially claimed to be short, has lasted over six months.
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President Trump suggested renaming New Mexico as "New America" on social media.
He previously referred to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."
Trump also claimed to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" by executive order.
Renaming places often seems linked to political support and voting patterns.
Trump’s war with Iran was initially said to last a few weeks but has gone on for over six months.
Trump made several statements declaring the war won or nearly over early in the conflict.
Locations and landmarks may be renamed with "America" or "Trump" added.
This naming spree happens while the US faces record-high diesel prices.
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New York City has revealed old documents showing officials worried about dangerous air in Manhattan after the 9/11 attacks, even though they told the public the air was safe. The city will share many more pages of reports about air quality as part of a $34 million effort ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
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The documents suggest city leaders knew about toxic air at Ground Zero but reassured people it was safe to breathe.
The release happened after a lawsuit by the group 9/11 Health Watch demanding more transparency.
Officials found 68 boxes of these documents in 2025 after previously claiming they did not have them.
The documents show asbestos, a harmful material, was found in almost all tested samples.
An October 2001 memo warned the city could face up to 35,000 legal claims over health problems caused by exposure to the air.
City and federal officials, including the EPA, said the air was safe shortly after the attacks, but this was later shown to be incorrect.
Illnesses from dust and smoke after 9/11 have caused more deaths than the attacks themselves.
The city plans to release hundreds of thousands of pages of air quality reports on a public website.
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