A report from the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General found that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a harmful work environment with intimidation and humiliation. The report also says she broke several department rules, including improper relationships, misusing travel, and not reporting gifts correctly.
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Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile and unpleasant workplace.
She had an inappropriate relationship with someone on her security team.
She mixed personal travel with official travel, breaking travel rules.
She broke alcohol rules set by the department.
She asked staff to do personal tasks during work hours.
She did not report gifts as required by department rules.
Senior staff under her sometimes criticized employees publicly.
Some hiring and staffing choices were allegedly based on looks, not skills.
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The CBS News show "Sunday Morning" aired a special episode on September 6 that focused on remembering September 11, 2001, highlighting three sites affected by the attacks and stories of people involved. The program also covered topics like postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition after childbirth, and reflected on historical events, including a tribute to feminist leader Gloria Steinem.
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The episode included a special report remembering 9/11, featuring stories from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Flight 93 crash site.
It shared personal accounts from people who helped victims or were affected by the 9/11 attacks.
The show explained postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe mental illness that can occur after childbirth, with expert insights and a mother’s experience.
It revisited the moment when President George W. Bush was informed about the 9/11 attacks while visiting an elementary school.
A segment honored Gloria Steinem, a key figure in the women's rights movement and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, who recently passed away.
The episode highlighted the Ms. Magazine anthology celebrating 50 years of feminist work.
It also featured a piece about a Tokyo burger shop known for its high-quality Wagyu beef burgers.
"Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Reform party, responded to secretly recorded comments by his aides about possible illegal foreign donations by calling them careless talk. Two senior aides have stepped down while the party investigates the claims, and Farage said the party did not receive any illegal funds.
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Nigel Farage leads the Reform UK party.
Two aides, James Orr and Dan Jukes, were recorded suggesting ways to bypass UK rules on foreign political donations.
The recordings were made by undercover reporters posing as potential donors.
UK law requires donors to be UK voters or UK companies.
Jukes and Orr resigned from their jobs pending an internal party investigation.
Farage said no illegal money was given to the party and that the comments by aides were exaggerated or untrue.
Channel 4’s report included claims that foreign-funded opinion polls were paid for without disclosure, which would be illegal.
The investigation and resignations followed accusations of entrapment by the undercover operation.
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Vice President JD Vance said he does not consider the current conflict with Iran to be a war. He also stated that he would not set artificial deadlines for resolving the tensions with Tehran.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about the situation with Iran.
He said he would not call the conflict a war.
Vance did not want to set specific timelines to end the conflict.
The tensions involve Iran and the United States.
The comments were reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates after a strong jobs report showed the U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August. He also warned of cutting off trade with some countries if the rate cuts do not happen.
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The August jobs report showed 162,000 new jobs, much higher than the expected 53,000.
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates.
Interest rates affect borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.
Trump threatened to stop trading with certain countries if the Fed does not lower rates.
The Federal Reserve is responsible for setting interest rates to control the economy.
A strong jobs report indicates the U.S. economy is growing.
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Eighteen U.S. service members have died and hundreds have been wounded since the start of the war involving Iran. Families of fallen soldiers, such as 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan, remember their loved ones and share how they supported their troops during deployment. About 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the Middle East, with no clear plan from President Donald Trump on when they will return home.
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18 U.S. service members have died in the Iran war so far.
There have been a total of 808 U.S. casualties, including wounded soldiers.
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, died in July during an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan.
Feehan helped soldiers in his unit with college enrollment and academic support while deployed.
Families of fallen soldiers honor their service and have set up foundations to support troops.
About 50,000 U.S. troops remain deployed in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict.
President Donald Trump has not announced a timeline or exit plan for U.S. troops from the region.
The Department of Defense is investigating the July attack that killed Feehan and others.
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President Donald Trump is involved in actions that may hurt Republican chances in the midterm elections. His military conflict with Iran and trade disputes with Canada are causing economic problems and dissatisfaction among voters. These issues affect key states and voter groups, making the election outlook more difficult for Republicans.
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President Trump started a conflict with Iran that has led to violence and increased economic costs.
The war with Iran has raised US government borrowing costs and is pushing interest rates higher.
Rising costs are affecting US voters through higher gas and grocery prices.
Trump’s trade policies have caused a negative reaction from Canada, which is impacting US states important for the elections.
States like Michigan, Ohio, Maine, Iowa, and Texas are suffering economically due to Canadian retaliation against US tariffs.
Farmers in states like Iowa, who usually support Republicans, are harmed by Trump’s trade wars.
Datacenters have become highly unpopular in the US due to concerns about their environmental and energy impact.
Many Americans, including Republicans, do not want datacenters built near where they live.
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Representative Analilia Mejia from New Jersey is starting a super PAC called "Unbought, Unbossed PAC" to support progressive candidates who refuse corporate money. Her group will train and fund leaders from working-class and underrepresented communities and provide voter education and protection.
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Mejia won a surprise victory in a special Democratic primary in New Jersey despite being out-raised in campaign funds.
She aims to help similar underdog candidates beat better-funded, establishment-backed rivals.
The super PAC will only back candidates who reject corporate political action committee (PAC) money.
Mejia’s group will offer training, funding, voter education, and voter protection resources.
They plan to build a nationwide network of candidates and organizers.
Mejia wants to support candidates who represent everyday Americans, not just lawyers or billionaires.
The PAC supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks.
Mejia’s win was partly due to heavy spending by a group against her main opponent.
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The Trump administration has proposed a plan to speed up the approval process for oil drilling projects in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) made this proposal after a trade group asked for faster approvals.
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The Trump administration wants to speed up oil drilling approvals in Alaska.
The proposal focuses on the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPRA).
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the agency leading the proposal.
A trade group requested the faster approval process.
The plan aims to make it easier and quicker for companies to start drilling oil and gas projects.
This move could increase drilling activity in the NPRA area.
The proposal was announced on a Friday (specific date not provided).
The policy change is part of the Trump administration’s energy strategy.
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The FDNY band played music at hundreds of funerals and memorials for firefighters who died during and after the 9/11 terror attacks. Their performances helped honor the memories of these fallen heroes and provided comfort to their families and communities.
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The FDNY band is made up of firefighters from New York City.
They performed at many funerals and memorial events after 9/11.
The band's music paid tribute to firefighters who died in the terror attacks.
Their performances offered support and respect to the families of fallen firefighters.
The band helped keep the memory of the firefighters alive through their music.
9/11 led to a very large loss of life among New York City firefighters.
Music has been an important part of honoring heroes in difficult times.
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With the 2026 midterm elections coming up, both major U.S. political parties are dealing with difficulties related to how popular the president is and disagreements within their own groups. These challenges will affect their strategies and chances in the elections.
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The 2026 midterm elections are approaching in the United States.
Both the Republican and Democratic parties face challenges ahead of these elections.
One challenge is managing the current president’s popularity among voters.
Another challenge is dealing with different views and divisions within each party.
These factors will influence how each party plans its campaign and selects candidates.
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Representative Thomas Massie introduced a bill that would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Over 100 lawmakers have signed a petition to force a vote on this bill, which aims for greater transparency about the investigation into Epstein’s activities.
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Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a federal jail in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking trial.
The DOJ has released some Epstein-related files, but Massie says many are still withheld or heavily redacted.
The new bill, called the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, would let state attorneys general, victims, and members of Congress sue the DOJ for not releasing or properly handling documents.
The bill would allow victims to get unredacted records related only to themselves.
DOJ and FBI officials could face penalties for hiding or falsifying Epstein-related records.
More than 100 House members have signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the bill.
The House has 218 Republicans and 214 Democrats, so support from at least four Republicans is needed to reach a majority vote.
Some Democrats and Republicans, including Nancy Mace, have cosponsored the bill.
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The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has said they cannot agree on a verdict. The judge plans to declare a mistrial because the jury is deadlocked.
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The trial is about the murder of Lindsay Clancy.
The jury told the court they cannot reach a decision.
The judge is William Sullivan from Plymouth Superior Court.
A mistrial is expected to be declared because the jury is deadlocked.
The judge allowed an extra hour before officially declaring the mistrial.
CBS News covered the event with Tony Dokoupil as anchor.
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North Carolina is the first state to send out mail-in ballots for the 2026 US midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress during President Donald Trump’s term. However, there is confusion because Trump is trying to enforce new federal rules on mail voting that are currently blocked in court, and election officials are unsure which rules will apply.
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North Carolina began mailing ballots for the 2026 midterm elections on April 9, 2026.
President Trump signed an executive order in March 2026 to tighten controls on mail voting.
The new rules would require barcodes on ballot envelopes and sharing voter lists with the USPS.
A federal judge blocked these new mail voting restrictions, and Trump is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate them.
USPS whistleblowers warned that a new verification system might delay or reject ballots due to technical issues.
States have different mail voting rules, and these federal changes could cause confusion during voting.
North Carolina officials said they will continue with the usual mail voting process and not use the disputed federal system.
The midterms will take place on November 3, 2026, and will affect the last two years of President Trump’s current term.
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Senator John Fetterman reportedly canceled a meeting with three disabled veterans, after previously dismissing funding concerns for a children’s hospital. A report claims he pretended to be ill to avoid the veterans but later gave an interview instead.
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Senator John Fetterman is a first-term senator from Pennsylvania.
He was scheduled to meet with three disabled veterans but canceled the meeting.
The cancellation happened almost one year after he dismissed concerns about funding for a children’s hospital.
The Wall Street Journal published the report about the cancellations and his earlier dismissal.
The report claims Fetterman faked being sick to avoid meeting with the veterans.
After canceling, he gave an interview instead of meeting the veterans.
This news focuses on his interactions with veterans and views on hospital funding.
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A judge plans to declare a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children, after the jury could not agree on a verdict. Clancy’s defense says she was suffering from severe mental illness linked to postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children in January 2023.
The jury spent over 38 hours but remained deadlocked, leading the judge to declare a mistrial.
Clancy’s defense argues she had postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth, causing her to lose control.
Prosecutors claim Clancy planned the killings deliberately while her husband was away.
Clancy has not denied killing her children but says she lacked criminal responsibility due to mental illness.
She suffered from postpartum depression and bipolar disorder and was prescribed many medications before the incident.
After the trial, prosecutors may try the case again.
Clancy and her former husband plan to sue her medical providers for not properly treating her mental health condition.
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The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the new Republican-backed congressional map cannot be used in the November 2026 election unless voters approve it in a statewide vote. This means Missouri will use the current congressional districts from 2022 for the general election, even though the primary used the new proposed map.
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Missouri has eight congressional districts, which the new map would redraw mainly in western and central parts of the state.
The new map targets changes around Kansas City, affecting a Democratic district held by Representative Emanuel Cleaver.
The Missouri Supreme Court decided that the new map must be approved by voters through a referendum before it takes effect.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had rejected the referendum petition, but the court ruled the petition was valid and must be certified for the November ballot.
The court said the new map never became official because the petition was filed before the map took effect.
President Donald Trump criticized the court’s decision and called it unconstitutional, urging the state to use the districts from the August primary.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision.
Missouri’s general election is set for November 3, 2026, and the current 2022 map will be used unless voters approve the new map in the referendum.
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The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s trial cannot agree on whether she is responsible for killing her three children. After multiple attempts, the judge is set to declare a mistrial but is allowing the defense one hour to file an emergency appeal.
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The jury is deadlocked and cannot reach a unanimous verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy is accused of fatally strangling her three children in January 2023.
The jury consists of nine women and three men.
The defense claims Clancy had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness affecting about 2 in 1,000 women after childbirth.
Prosecutors say the killings were planned and deliberate.
The judge read a note from the jury saying they cannot reach a decision "with a heavy heart."
The judge delayed declaring a mistrial to allow the defense one hour to seek an emergency appeal to a higher court.
The trial has drawn national attention to postpartum mental health care issues.
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Three U.S. governor races have recently shifted in favor of Democrats, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball political forecast. Alaska is now rated as a Toss-Up, Iowa leans Democratic, and Pennsylvania is considered Safe Democratic for the November elections.
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Republicans currently hold a small lead with 26 governors versus 24 for Democrats.
Alaska changed from Likely Republican to Toss-Up because of a crowded primary and uncertain ranked-choice voting results.
In Iowa, Democrat Rob Sand leads Republican Zach Lahn in the polls, moving the state from Toss-Up to Leans Democratic.
Pennsylvania’s governor race moved from Likely Democratic to Safe Democratic as Governor Josh Shapiro holds a strong lead.
Georgia remains the only other Toss-Up race, with Republicans defending its governorship.
There are 36 governor races this year, split evenly between Republican and Democratic seats.
If the forecast holds, the outcome in Alaska and Georgia will decide if Republicans keep their majority or Democrats gain control.
Ranked-choice voting means voters rank candidates by preference, and if no one wins outright, lower-ranked candidates are removed and votes reallocated. This makes the Alaska race unpredictable.
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Diesel prices in the US have reached a new high of $5.85 per gallon due to tensions related to the war with Iran and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. This price increase affects transportation and production costs and comes just before important US midterm elections.
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Diesel prices hit a record $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the previous peak from June 2022.
The rise is linked to war-related issues with Iran and instability in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil.
Diesel is mainly used to power heavy machinery, buses, trains, and large trucks.
Higher diesel prices increase costs for transporting and producing many goods, including food.
Gasoline prices also rose, reaching $4.14 per gallon just before Labor Day, a record for this time of year.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance claim the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and that oil shipments are near pre-war levels.
Iran disputes US control and accuses the US of market manipulation; attacks on ships in the strait continue.
The price hikes and conflict are important issues ahead of the November midterm elections, with voters concerned about the economy and cost of living.
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