The House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning socialism, with most Republicans and eight Democrats voting in favor. The resolution also supports a voting reform bill backed by President Trump, which remains stalled in the Senate.
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The resolution was approved by a vote of 220 to 192 to 2.
Eight Democrats joined all Republicans in voting to pass the resolution.
Two Democrats voted "present" instead of yes or no.
The resolution condemns socialism in all its forms.
It also expresses support for the SAVE America Act, a voting reform bill championed by President Trump.
The SAVE America Act has not passed the Senate due to lack of majority support.
The vote came after some Democratic primary voters chose candidates linked to democratic socialism.
House Democratic leaders opposed the resolution due to its tie to the SAVE America Act and criticized it as voter suppression.
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The White House, under President Donald Trump, shared more information about a new oil deal with Venezuela. The announcement explained parts of the agreement involving energy and oil trade between the two countries.
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The announcement happened on a Monday evening.
The deal involves oil trade between the United States and Venezuela.
The Trump administration is leading the agreement.
The details were shared to explain how the two countries will work together on energy.
The announcement was made by the White House (the U.S. executive branch).
The deal is connected to U.S. efforts to manage energy resources.
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Two House Democratic lawmakers, Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, voted with Republicans on a key procedural vote, allowing the passage of rules for debating a group of bills. This surprise move upset House Democratic leaders because it showed their limited control over some members and included a bill protecting lobstermen that Golden supports.
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The House passed a procedural "rule" vote 210-208 with help from two centrist Democrats voting with Republicans.
Reps. Jared Golden (Maine) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington) rarely follow party instructions or attend caucus meetings.
The rule included a resolution condemning socialism and the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act, which Golden co-leads.
Golden voted for the rule partly because it protected lobstermen from environmental regulations aimed at protecting whales.
Gluesenkamp Perez voted for it because it included Golden’s bill.
House Democratic leaders and staff were not warned in advance about the defections.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed surprise and disappointment over the failed vote.
The vote caused tensions and criticism within the House Democratic leadership and membership.
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The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge they could not agree on a verdict. This situation could lead the judge to declare a mistrial. The jury will try again to reach a decision when they meet again on Wednesday.
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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is currently underway.
The jury informed the judge that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
A unanimous verdict means all jurors agree on the decision.
Because of this disagreement, the judge may declare a mistrial.
A mistrial means the trial ends without a verdict and may need to start over.
Deliberations, or jury discussions, are planned to continue on Wednesday.
CBS News reporters Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi are covering the story.
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Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on its maps, following a similar change made by Google. This renaming happened after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to rename the lake and other geographic sites.
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Apple renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on Apple Maps.
Google also renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America," but only for users located in the United States.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario and other sites like the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali.
The U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said President Trump asked Apple to rename the lake.
Apple and Google base such name changes on official U.S. government sources like the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
Canadian officials say they will not recognize the new name, and users in Canada will still see "Lake Ontario."
Other map providers like MapQuest have decided not to change the lake’s name.
The renaming involves a body of water shared by the U.S. and Canada, and President Trump does not have unilateral authority to rename it internationally.
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Rep. Thomas Massie named 14 people he said helped Jeffrey Epstein in his crimes during a House speech. He also criticized the Department of Justice for not releasing over 3 million files related to Epstein, despite a law signed by President Donald Trump requiring transparency.
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Rep. Thomas Massie spoke on the House floor about Jeffrey Epstein’s associates.
Massie named 14 individuals who he said aided Epstein’s crimes.
Some named include Jes Staley, Leon Black, and Les Wexner.
These individuals have testified before a House committee investigating Epstein.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed by President Donald Trump.
This law requires the DOJ to release files about Epstein's crimes.
Massie said the DOJ is still withholding more than 3 million files.
Massie made these statements after Congress returned from its August recess.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a short-term funding bill to keep the government running until December 11. This bill delays a planned ban on hemp products that contain intoxicating substances, giving the hemp industry more time to address concerns.
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The House passed the continuing resolution by a vote of 370 to 48.
The bill funds the government through December 11.
The hemp industry faces a potential ban on intoxicating hemp products.
The funding bill delays this ban for about one month.
19 Republicans and 29 Democrats voted against the bill.
The delay provides time for the industry to take action against the crackdown.
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President Donald Trump met with oil company executives to talk about ways to reduce fuel prices. The meeting happened just before the Labor Day weekend when many Americans travel and face high gas costs.
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President Trump held a meeting with oil industry leaders on Tuesday.
The focus was on finding ways to lower fuel prices for drivers.
This meeting took place ahead of the busy Labor Day travel weekend.
Rising fuel costs have been a concern for many Americans.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on this event.
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A special Border Patrol team is helping search for a hiker missing after a sudden flood in the Grand Canyon. The flood also caused the deaths of two men and led to many people being evacuated.
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A flash flood hit the Grand Canyon over the weekend.
At least two people died because of the flood: John Guisti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42.
Families confirmed the deaths on Tuesday.
Dozens of people had to be evacuated because of the dangerous conditions.
A specialized Border Patrol team is now part of the search effort for a missing hiker.
The search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Flash floods happen quickly and can be very dangerous in areas like the Grand Canyon.
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Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice-president, was killed in a stabbing attack in Times Square, New York City. The attacker, a woman with a history of mental health issues, was shot and killed by police after refusing to drop knives.
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Erin Piacenti was 32 years old and worked as a vice-president at Bank of America in their business selection and conflicts unit.
The attack happened in broad daylight on Monday near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue, stopping traffic and attracting emergency responders.
A 68-year-old man was also stabbed but is in stable condition.
The attacker was Pamela Cisneros, age 49, who carried two large knives and was shot by police after not complying.
Cisneros had a known history of mental health problems.
Bank of America expressed sorrow and said they were supporting the police investigation and the safety of their staff.
Piacenti had a law degree from Fordham Law School and graduated in 2021 alongside her husband.
The incident is considered random and unprovoked by the New York Police Department.
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Harold Gene Lucas, aged 74, was scheduled to be executed in Florida for the 1976 murder of a 16-year-old girl and the wounding of two others. This would be Florida’s 14th execution this year, with two more executions planned later in September.
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Harold Gene Lucas was convicted for killing Jill Piper and wounding her friends in 1976.
Lucas has been on death row for about 50 years and chose not to appeal his execution.
Florida uses lethal injection to carry out executions.
Florida has executed 19 people so far in 2025, the highest number since 1976.
The state accounts for more than half of the 23 executions in the US this year.
Two other Florida executions are scheduled for September 10 and September 29.
The cases of these executions involve different crimes, including kidnapping and murder.
Lucas was sentenced to death multiple times due to legal appeals and retrials.
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A Haitian-born student in Ohio named Pierre Damas Bel died by suicide after losing his immigration status. This loss came after the Trump administration ended temporary protection for many immigrants in the U.S.
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Pierre Damas Bel was a 20-year-old student living in Ohio.
He was originally from Haiti.
He lost his immigration status as part of the end of temporary protected status (TPS).
The Trump administration ended TPS for many immigrants, including Haitians.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Pierre’s death.
He died by suicide on a Monday after losing his immigration protection.
TPS is a program that allows people from certain countries to stay in the U.S. temporarily when it is unsafe to return home.
The loss of this status means individuals may face deportation or lose legal work rights.
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Milo Yiannopoulos said he feels ashamed for supporting President Trump after he was detained by U.S. immigration officers and sent back to the United Kingdom. Yiannopoulos shared his feelings during an interview on Piers Morgan’s YouTube show.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a far-right political commentator.
He was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the U.S.
After detention, he was deported to the United Kingdom.
Yiannopoulos publicly expressed shame for supporting President Trump.
He made these comments during an interview with British host Piers Morgan.
The interview was aired on Morgan’s YouTube show called "Uncensored."
Yiannopoulos compared the Trump administration to that of Laura Loomer, a far-right activist.
This news relates to U.S. immigration enforcement and political support.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuela's oil reserves, aiming to refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is at a very low level. Experts say that Venezuelan oil is heavier than the U.S. oil usually stored and will require time and investment to develop and convert before it can replenish the reserve.
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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds under 290 million barrels, the lowest since the 1980s, while it can store over 700 million barrels.
President Trump announced a new deal giving the U.S. majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
The Pentagon will own 35% of North American Blue Energy Partners, the company developing Venezuelan oil fields, with rights to buy 20% of the oil at production cost.
Venezuelan crude oil is much heavier than the lighter oil normally stored in the U.S. reserve.
Heavy Venezuelan crude requires mixing with other petroleum products to flow and be processed, making it incompatible with current Strategic Reserve standards.
Experts predict it could take at least two to seven years for this Venezuelan oil production to help refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve was created in the 1970s to protect the U.S. from oil supply disruptions.
The Biden administration released more than 200 million barrels from the reserve to help lower energy prices after the Russia-Ukraine war began.
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President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, which would end the twice-yearly clock changes in the United States. Currently, Americans are expected to turn their clocks back one hour on November 1, but if new laws pass, this switch could be the last.
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Americans will set clocks back one hour on November 1, returning to Standard Time for the winter.
President Trump supports passing the Sunshine Protection Act to keep Daylight Saving Time all year.
The Sunshine Protection Act passed the Senate in 2022 but did not get a House vote.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time means no more spring and fall clock changes.
Supporters say it benefits business and outdoor activity; opponents worry about darker winter mornings affecting health and safety.
Sun would rise much later on winter days if permanent Daylight Saving Time is adopted, meaning darker mornings.
Prediction markets give only about a 15% chance that permanent Daylight Saving Time will become law by 2027.
Even if passed, the change would not take effect immediately and would need planning before starting.
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Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton are competing in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. Moulton wants to bring new, younger leadership, while Markey has served in Congress for about 50 years and held the Senate seat since 2013.
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The race is for the Democratic nomination for the Massachusetts Senate seat.
Senator Ed Markey has been in the Senate since 2013.
Markey has served in Congress for around 50 years.
Representative Seth Moulton is challenging Markey in the primary.
Moulton’s campaign focuses on bringing a new generation of leadership.
The primary election results are being reported live.
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Voters in Massachusetts are choosing candidates in primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Stephen Lynch is facing a strong challenge from Patrick Roath, who is supported by activist David Hogg and promotes generational change.
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Massachusetts is holding primary elections for several House seats.
Representative Stephen Lynch, age 71, represents the 8th Congressional District.
Lynch is challenged by attorney Patrick Roath in the Democratic primary.
Roath's campaign focuses on changing the current generation of leadership.
David Hogg, a well-known activist, supports Patrick Roath.
Other Democratic candidates are also competing in various Massachusetts House primaries.
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is running for a second term without any opponents in her party. Republican candidates Mike Monogue and Brian Shortsleeve are competing in the primary to become her challenger in the general election.
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Maura Healey is the current governor of Massachusetts.
Healey is running for a second term as governor.
She has no opponents in the Democratic primary.
Republicans are holding a primary to choose their candidate.
Mike Monogue, CEO of Abiomed, is leading in the polls for the Republican nomination.
Brian Shortsleeve, a former head of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, is the other main Republican candidate.
The Republican primary winner will face Governor Healey in the general election.
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A jury in the Lindsay Clancy case could not reach a unanimous decision after four days of discussing. President Donald Trump warned Iran not to respond with retaliation after a recent U.S. military strike.
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The Lindsay Clancy jury deliberated for four days without agreeing on a verdict.
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding potential retaliation.
The warning followed a recent U.S. strike against Iran.
The news was reported on CBS News’ program “The Takeout with Major Garrett.”
The situation involves ongoing legal and international developments.
No further details about the Lindsay Clancy case outcome were provided in the report.
The U.S. continues to monitor Iran’s response to military actions.
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Women in Wales are pretending to be men to buy testosterone online because it is hard to get a prescription through the NHS. Testosterone is sometimes used for post-menopausal women to help with symptoms like low sex drive, but access to the hormone varies across health boards, causing some women to take dangerous doses without medical supervision.
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Testosterone referrals for post-menopausal women have sharply increased in Wales.
Access to testosterone prescriptions varies between different NHS health boards.
Some women buy testosterone online and take doses up to 12 times higher than safe levels.
High testosterone without medical monitoring can cause permanent side effects like baldness and voice deepening.
There is no specific testosterone medicine licensed for women in the UK, so men’s doses are reduced for female use.
Women using testosterone are advised to have blood tests to keep hormone levels safe.
Menopause support groups report many women face difficulties getting testosterone through their GP.
Experts want a consistent approach to prescribing testosterone across Wales, with proper counseling and monitoring.
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