While overall homicides in many U.S. cities have decreased, killings related to domestic violence remain high or are increasing. Funding for domestic violence prevention programs has been cut under President Trump’s administration, even though demand for help, such as housing and legal support, is rising.
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Homicides in Chicago dropped from 805 in 2021 to 425 in 2025, but domestic violence killings rose 15% between 2024 and 2025.
Kansas City and Ohio saw general homicide declines but had some of their deadliest years for domestic violence killings in 2025.
Domestic violence-related violent crimes grew from 25% of such crimes in 2020 to 27.5% in 2024, according to the FBI.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline received nearly 637,000 calls in 2020 and one million in 2025.
Housing and legal help are the most requested support services for people at risk of domestic violence.
Early in President Trump’s second term, some federal grants for domestic violence programs were cut or delayed because they didn’t align with the administration’s goals.
Although some funding was restored, the 2027 budget proposal includes nearly $30 million in cuts to grants that support transitional housing and legal aid for victims.
Experts say focusing only on criminal justice and immigration issues misses key risk factors like stalking and controlling behavior that lead to violence.
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Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa joined the social media app TikTok. He shared a video honoring his old family vacuum cleaner named Beth, which had become well-known online.
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Senator Chuck Grassley is from Iowa and is a member of the Republican Party.
He created an account on TikTok on Wednesday.
Grassley posted a video about a family vacuum cleaner called Beth.
The vacuum cleaner named Beth had gained a following on social media.
The video showed several pictures of the vacuum over time.
Grassley said it was the right time to honor Beth in his video caption.
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Leon Black, an investor linked to Jeffrey Epstein, is suing the House Oversight Committee to challenge subpoenas that require him to testify and provide documents about nondisclosure agreements. Black argues the subpoenas lack a clear legislative purpose and could reveal private information about women not connected to Epstein.
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Leon Black was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee to testify and hand over documents related to Epstein.
Black left a voluntary interview with the committee without answering questions about nondisclosure agreements.
The committee demanded a sworn, videotaped deposition and information on nondisclosure agreements after Black's initial refusal.
Black employed Epstein for wealth management and discussed private matters, including affairs ending in nondisclosure agreements.
The lawsuit claims the subpoenas expose private women who wanted confidentiality and are unrelated to the committee's goals.
Committee Chair James Comer wants to know if Epstein was involved in these nondisclosure agreements.
Black's lawyer said the committee’s probe is now a "fishing expedition" and an abuse of power.
Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia called for Black to be held in contempt and accused him of funding Epstein’s abuse.
Emails show Epstein gave Black advice involving former law enforcement to handle a contentious affair.
Black paid Epstein $158 million for services and expressed regret for employing him, calling Epstein dishonest.
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Frank Kendall III, who was Secretary of the Air Force before, said the Defense Department is not working well under Secretary Pete Hegseth. He described the Pentagon as "dysfunctional" and criticized how Hegseth has managed the military department.
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Frank Kendall III is a former Secretary of the Air Force.
He served during the Biden and Obama administrations.
Kendall gave his opinion on Pete Hegseth’s leadership of the Defense Department.
Kendall described the Pentagon under Hegseth as "dysfunctional."
Kendall was interviewed by CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins.
The focus was on Hegseth’s handling of the military and Pentagon operations.
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More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, rising slightly to 206,000 claims, but layoffs remain low compared to history. Employers are holding on to current workers but are not hiring many new ones, leading to a slow job market with an unemployment rate around 4.1%.
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Last week, 206,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits, up from 204,000 the week before.
The four-week average for claims is about 207,250, which is low historically (between 200,000 and 230,000).
Unemployment rate is low at 4.1%, meaning most people with jobs are keeping them.
Hiring has dropped, with fewer than 5.1 million new jobs started last month, a 5% decline.
Some sectors cut 23,000 jobs in July, but overall employers are adding about 61,000 jobs per month in 2026.
Job growth this year is slower than in past years, including the big hiring boom after COVID-19 lockdowns.
Experts expect August to show 65,000 new jobs added and a slight rise in unemployment to 4.2%.
High interest rates and trade policies under President Donald Trump made companies cautious about hiring in 2025.
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President Donald Trump has proposed renaming several places and institutions, including suggesting the Strait of Hormuz be called “Trump Strait.” His administration has already made official changes such as renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” and the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” for U.S. federal use, although these changes have faced opposition and legal challenges.
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President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait” as a new idea.
Lake Ontario was renamed “Lake America” for federal U.S. purposes by an executive order on August 27, but Canada and New York rejected the change.
A poll showed 63% of Americans oppose renaming Lake Ontario.
The Gulf of Mexico was renamed “Gulf of America” for U.S. federal use starting January 20, 2025.
Trump restored the name Mount McKinley for North America’s highest peak while leaving Denali National Park’s name unchanged.
Several Army bases were renamed, but none were given Trump’s name. Some were renamed from Confederate-related names to others.
The Kennedy Center and the United States Institute of Peace had the Trump name added, prompting legal disputes over the changes.
Renaming efforts have raised issues because U.S. federal naming does not automatically apply internationally or in states.
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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge they were still unable to agree on a verdict. This is the second time the jury has said they are deadlocked, leading the judge to give special instructions meant to help them decide.
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The trial involves Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murder.
The jury has been unable to reach a decision twice so far.
Judge William Sullivan is handling the case in Plymouth Superior Court.
On the second deadlock, the judge gave the jury Tuey-Rodriguez instructions.
These instructions are used as a last effort to encourage a unanimous verdict.
The possibility of declaring a mistrial becomes more likely if the jury remains deadlocked.
The trial updates were reported by Caroline Polisi for CBS News.
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Vice President Vance will lead the first White House press briefing in 42 days on Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT. The White House still does not have a press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s departure at the end of August.
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Vice President Vance will hold the White House press briefing.
This will be the first briefing in 42 days.
The briefing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday.
The White House press secretary position is currently empty.
Karoline Leavitt left the press secretary role at the end of August.
Vice President Vance is stepping in for the press secretary during this briefing.
The House of Representatives is wrapping up its session before the next recess.
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The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is still unable to reach a decision after six days of discussions. The judge gave the jury a special instruction called a "dynamite charge" to encourage them to try harder to agree.
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The trial involves Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with murder.
The jury has been deliberating for six days without reaching a verdict.
The jury informed the judge twice that they are deadlocked, meaning they cannot agree.
The judge gave a "dynamite charge," a special instruction to urge jurors to continue discussing the case and try to reach a decision.
The proceedings are being reported by CBS News.
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The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts is continuing to deliberate after six days but remains deadlocked. The judge gave them a final instruction to try to reach a decision, but there is a growing chance the trial will end in a mistrial, meaning no verdict is reached.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the strangulation deaths of her three children in January 2023.
The jury has been deliberating for more than 29 hours over six days but cannot agree on a verdict.
The judge gave a "dynamite charge," a last instruction to encourage a decision, but the jury is still deadlocked.
Options for the jury’s verdict include not guilty, not guilty by reason of insanity, or guilty of varying degrees of murder or manslaughter.
Clancy’s attorney argues she was not responsible due to postpartum psychosis and overmedication.
Prosecutors say Clancy planned the killings and knew they were wrong.
If convicted, Clancy will go to prison; if found not guilty by reason of insanity, she will stay in a state hospital.
A mistrial may lead to a second trial with possible changes in the prosecution’s case.
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President Donald Trump held a dinner for Republican candidates in key states before the midterm elections. He said he will support many Republican candidates who need help to win.
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President Trump hosted a dinner for Republicans in important voting states, called battleground states.
He plans to campaign for many vulnerable Republican candidates before the midterm elections.
His goal is to help these candidates increase their chances of winning.
The dinner and campaign efforts are focused on key states that can decide election outcomes.
The event was reported by CBS News with a correspondent named Olivia Rinaldi.
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At least two people died and five others were hurt in a mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The person suspected of doing the shooting is also dead.
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The shooting happened in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Two people were killed in the incident.
Five other people were injured.
The suspected shooter died, either during or after the shooting.
A man who escaped the shooting shared his reaction to the scene.
The report was covered by CBS News and reporter Jarred Hill.
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Moshe Marvit, who was fired by President Donald Trump from the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, has decided to stop his legal fight against his removal. He disagrees with a recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded the President’s power to fire officials, which affects how independent some government agencies can be.
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President Donald Trump fired Moshe Marvit from the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.
Marvit challenged his firing in court but decided to drop the case.
This decision followed a Supreme Court ruling that gave the President more power to remove certain government officials.
The ruling affects the independence of some federal agencies, including the mine safety commission.
Marvit disagrees with the Supreme Court’s decision but accepted that it limits the agency’s independence.
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission deals with overseeing safety rules in mines.
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Gloria Steinem, a well-known journalist and activist who played a major role in the U.S. women's movement, died at 92. She helped bring women's rights issues like abortion and equality into the public eye for over 60 years.
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Gloria Steinem died peacefully at her home in New York City at age 92.
She became famous in 1963 when she worked undercover as a Playboy Bunny to expose poor pay and sexism.
Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine, focusing on feminism and women's issues.
She fought to legalize abortion before the Roe v. Wade decision and worked to protect those rights afterward.
Steinem helped start the National Women's Political Caucus and testified for the Equal Rights Amendment in 1970.
She traveled and worked with Black feminist leaders who challenged racism and classism within feminism.
Her last memoir, "An Unexpected Life," will be published soon.
Her home in New York will continue as a place for social justice activities.
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Vice President Vance will speak about a new training program to help rebuild the U.S. manufacturing workforce. This program is part of President Donald Trump’s plan to boost manufacturing jobs in America.
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Vice President Vance will give a speech on Thursday.
The event marks the opening of the Foundry School.
The Foundry School is a project under the State Department’s Pax Silica initiative.
This school will train people like entrepreneurs, engineers, and technicians.
The goal is to strengthen American manufacturing and create more jobs.
The program supports President Trump’s focus on increasing domestic production.
It aims to prepare leaders for industrial and manufacturing roles.
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Hillary Clinton praised Gloria Steinem as a key figure in the fight for women's equality after Steinem’s death at age 92. Clinton encouraged young women to continue working for equality and described Steinem’s optimism and activism as important for progress.
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Gloria Steinem, a founder of Ms. magazine and a leader in the women’s liberation movement, died at age 92.
Hillary Clinton called Steinem "one of the architects" of women’s equality.
Clinton shared memories of how Steinem helped people understand gender discrimination in schools, jobs, and scholarships.
Steinem’s work helped open doors for women in sports (Title IX), space exploration (Sally Ride), and reproductive rights (Roe v. Wade).
Clinton said Steinem was optimistic and believed in lifting others up to expand opportunities for all women.
Clinton encouraged young women not to be discouraged by challenges but to help others succeed as well.
Steinem’s activism significantly influenced social and legal changes advancing women’s rights.
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President Donald Trump encouraged Republicans running in close November midterm elections to focus on his record when campaigning. He promised to support these candidates by joining their campaign events.
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President Trump spoke to Republican lawmakers at a White House Rose Garden dinner.
He advised candidates in tight races to highlight his achievements.
Trump said he would join candidates on the campaign trail to help them.
The advice was given with months left before the November midterm elections.
The goal is to strengthen Republican chances in competitive districts.
Trump emphasized that Republicans have strong stories linked to his presidency.
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The U.S. federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion under President Donald Trump. Despite his 2016 promise to eliminate the debt in eight years, the debt has more than doubled, partly due to large tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
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The federal debt has grown to over $40 trillion during President Trump’s time in office.
In 2016, Trump promised to erase the federal debt within eight years.
Trump’s tax cuts, known as the “big, beautiful bill,” are expected to increase the debt by $3.4 trillion over the next decade.
The total federal debt grew by $11.6 trillion during Trump’s presidency, including his first term.
Almost half of the $4.4 trillion in tax cuts went to the richest 5% of Americans.
Rising federal debt has contributed to higher long-term interest rates and more expensive mortgages.
The U.S. will face more than $2 trillion yearly in interest payments on the debt by the mid-2030s, doubling current costs.
The growth in debt and tax policy have raised concerns about affordability for everyday Americans in areas like housing, childcare, and healthcare.
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Gloria Steinem, a key figure in the women's liberation movement in the United States, died at age 92. She passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by loved ones.
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Gloria Steinem was a leading voice in the women's liberation movement.
She died at the age of 92.
Her foundation announced her death on Instagram.
Steinem died peacefully at her home in New York City.
She spoke with BBC in December 2023 about her legacy and hopes for a fairer world.
Steinem aimed to make the world more fair and representative during her lifetime.
She influenced feminism and women's rights in the United States.
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A city in New York called Oswego, located by Lake Ontario, has opposed President Donald Trump’s plan to rename the lake “Lake America.” The city government and local lawmakers reject the name change, saying the lake’s original name is important to their history and community.
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President Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” after trade talks with Canada failed.
He signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to make the name change official.
Most Americans do not support changing the long-established name of the lake.
Oswego County in New York, which voted 62% for President Trump in 2024, opposes the change.
Oswego’s Mayor Robert Corradino, a Republican, said the city government does not support the renaming.
The Oswego County Legislature passed a resolution rejecting the new name, citing historical importance and costs involved.
The lake’s original name has been used for hundreds of years and is tied to local identity.
Renaming the lake could cause financial costs for taxpayers and businesses in the area.
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