Influencers Logan and Jake Paul visited the Pentagon, met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and addressed troops. The reason for the visit is unclear, but it fits with ongoing efforts to promote fitness and martial arts in the military.
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Logan and Jake Paul, known as content creators and combat sports figures, visited the Pentagon on Thursday.
They met with Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, and shared photos on social media.
The brothers also met separately with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The visit coincides with military efforts to promote martial arts and physical fitness among troops and to recruit for the UFC event at the White House in June.
Celebrity visits to the Pentagon are not unusual and have occurred under multiple US administrations.
Past visitors include actors Milo Ventimiglia, Gerard Butler, and David Boreanaz, as well as musician Gene Simmons.
Jake Paul has made controversial statements about updating the Second Amendment rights to allow more advanced weapons.
Jake Paul was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to disclose payment when promoting a cryptocurrency.
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A Republican senator, John Curtis, has asked Congress to investigate business dealings of President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., especially his connections with foreign business people and gifts he received. Curtis also wants the Senate to look into Hunter Biden’s foreign business activities to apply the same standards to both families.
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Senator John Curtis, a Republican from Utah, called for a congressional probe into Donald Trump Jr.'s foreign business links.
Curtis referred to a report showing Trump Jr.’s wedding party in the Bahamas was funded by a Russian oligarch.
Curtis warned that such foreign ties could lead to conflicts of interest or national security risks.
Curtis requested subpoenas for both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden, to treat both equally.
Hunter Biden denied any wrongdoing and welcomed the investigation.
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife said the Russian oligarch was a friend who hosted wedding celebrations, and Trump Jr. reimbursed him.
President Trump stated it is legal to receive such gifts if paid back.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, controlled by Republicans, has received the letter but has not decided on action.
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At the U.N. General Assembly, President Donald Trump said the United States will not limit the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Instead, he stated that the U.S. plans to support and encourage AI growth.
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President Trump spoke at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday.
He addressed the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) during his speech.
The U.S. rejects calls from some leaders or groups to slow down or control AI development.
President Trump said the U.S. will encourage AI technology instead of restricting it.
AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that usually need human intelligence.
Stephen Witt, a journalist who covers AI, provided analysis on this topic on CBS News.
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Communications failures disrupted hundreds of flights in the Northeast U.S. due to the failure of both primary and backup data lines at the Philadelphia air traffic control center. This event highlighted the need to upgrade the country’s aging air traffic control technology, with transportation officials requesting additional funding for improvements.
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The Philadelphia regional FAA air traffic control center lost both its main and backup communication lines on Monday.
The primary line failure was caused by a switch malfunction; the backup line was accidentally cut by railroad construction workers.
Newark Liberty International Airport stopped commercial flights for nearly eight hours, causing widespread cancellations and delays.
Over 200 flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport, with disruptions also at LaGuardia and Kennedy airports in New York.
Congress gave the FAA $12.5 billion last year to modernize air traffic control after previous accidents and outages.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is requesting an additional $20 billion to redesign and upgrade the telecom systems used by air traffic controllers.
Similar communication failures disrupted flights in Minneapolis and Dallas in recent months.
Experts suggest the FAA should add a third independent backup communication line to prevent simultaneous failures.
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Hunter Biden said he is willing to testify before Congress alongside Donald Trump Jr. if asked. This came after Senator Mike Lee from Utah suggested both men should speak to Congress about ongoing investigations.
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Hunter Biden is the son of President Joe Biden.
Donald Trump Jr. is the son of President Donald Trump.
Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, requested that both men testify before Congress.
Hunter Biden publicly agreed to testify with Donald Trump Jr. anytime.
The call for testimony relates to congressional investigations involving the two families.
This shows growing political interest in questioning the sons of both presidents.
Congress has the authority to call witnesses to provide information during investigations.
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed Joan Sebastian Durán Guerrero in Maine in July. The bullet also hit his daughter's car seat, so it cannot be returned to the family. The Maine Attorney General is investigating the use of deadly force by ICE agents in this case.
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Joan Sebastian Durán Guerrero was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Biddeford, Maine, in July.
A bullet from the agent struck and pierced his daughter's car seat at the scene.
The daughter, Dulce, was not in the car during the shooting.
The family asked for the return of items from the scene, but the car seat was withheld because it was damaged by a bullet.
The Maine Attorney General’s Office is investigating ICE’s use of deadly force in this incident.
The shooting was part of a broader inquiry into fatal shootings by federal agents during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Other families of people killed by federal agents gave testimony at a House Oversight Committee hearing.
This investigation follows a recent similar fatal shooting of an immigrant in Houston by federal agents.
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A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration’s rule on Medicaid work requirements. The challenge says the rule wrongly limits who can be exempted as medically frail, which affects people needing health coverage.
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The lawsuit targets the Trump administration’s Medicaid work requirement rule.
It concerns how “medically frail” exemptions are defined.
Plaintiffs include Medicaid enrollees, health advocacy groups, and the city of Columbus, Ohio.
They argue the rule is narrower than what Congress intended.
Medicaid requires some people to work or look for work to get benefits.
People considered medically frail can be exempt from this rule.
The lawsuit claims the rule excludes too many who need exemptions.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new preliminary payment rates for lab services used by Medicare. These rates, based on recent private insurance data, show Medicare has been paying about 16% more than private insurers, and the updated rates aim to reduce waste and save taxpayers around $1 billion yearly.
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New preliminary lab payment rates are set for 2027 based on private insurer payment data.
Medicare currently pays approximately 16% more for laboratory services than private insurers.
Changes could save taxpayers about $1 billion per year.
These updates come from the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA), which aligns Medicare payments with market prices.
Large payment cuts are proposed for genomic sequencing (-23%), molecular pathology (-22%), and microbiology and immunology tests (both around -19%).
Routine chemistry tests common among Medicare beneficiaries may see about a 16% reduction.
Federal law limits annual payment cuts to 15% per test through 2029, so reductions will be phased in over several years.
CMS states these changes increase transparency and aim to reduce excessive spending without directly increasing patient out-of-pocket costs.
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California and New York have sued the Trump administration over its plan to buy back offshore wind energy leases and stop wind power projects. They say this move favors fossil fuels and will raise electricity costs while interfering with efforts to fight climate change.
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California and New York attorneys general filed lawsuits against the Trump administration’s plan to cancel offshore wind projects.
The administration plans to pay energy companies $1.4 billion to give up wind farm leases, part of nearly $4 billion spent to cancel projects nationwide.
The Interior Department is buying back offshore wind leases after court rulings blocked Trump’s other attempts to stop wind development.
The administration supports shifting energy investment toward fossil fuels and geothermal energy instead of wind power.
California and New York leaders say the plan is illegal and will hurt efforts to meet energy needs and reduce climate change.
They argue the buybacks will increase electricity costs by stopping construction of new clean energy sources.
California remains committed to climate action despite federal opposition and legal battles.
State officials believe the shift to clean energy depends mainly on states, not the federal government.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) gave a detailed interview to The New York Times that led to more talk about her future in politics. Many people are wondering if she plans to run for president in 2028, but other political paths are also possible.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Representative from New York.
She is often called AOC.
She did a long interview published in The New York Times on Tuesday.
The interview caused more discussion about her future plans in politics.
There is strong speculation that she might run for president in 2028.
Other political futures besides the presidency are also being discussed.
AOC is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Two students at the University of Mississippi have died, and police found packaged kratom products during their investigations. Authorities have not confirmed that kratom caused the deaths and are working to find the exact causes while advising students not to guess and increasing overdose prevention efforts.
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Two separate deaths of University of Mississippi students are under investigation.
Police found packaged kratom products in both cases.
Officials have not linked kratom use to the students’ deaths.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the deaths.
No evidence shows the cases are connected.
One student was found unresponsive at Stewart Hall and received CPR.
Authorities urge students not to speculate about the deaths.
Overdose prevention outreach is being increased on campus and in the community.
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Palestinian Americans gathered at the U.S. Capitol to meet lawmakers and discuss a $2.8 billion arms transfer to Israel approved by President Donald Trump's administration. They raised concerns about the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as U.S. policies affecting Palestinian advocacy and military aid.
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More than 300 Palestinian American constituents met with offices of over 100 U.S. lawmakers.
The arms package includes nearly 2,000 MK-84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, which have been used in Gaza.
Nearly 74,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
The $2.8 billion military aid was approved by President Trump’s administration.
Some U.S. Democrats are trying to stop or slow the weapons transfer to Israel.
Palestinian Americans also want to highlight settler violence in the West Bank and efforts to limit Palestinian advocacy in the U.S.
Public opinion polls show increasing support for conditioning some U.S. weapons aid to Israel.
The Americans for Justice in Palestine Action group organized the advocacy day.
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Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to ban certain news outlets from White House access. She said this action shows he is afraid of public opinion.
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President Trump banned some news organizations from the White House.
Vice President Harris called the decision “absolutely abhorrent.”
Harris said the ban shows the president fears the voice of the people.
Harris made these remarks in Michigan while leaving an event.
The ban limits media access to White House briefings and events.
The move has drawn attention and criticism from political figures.
It involves restrictions on how reporters can cover the White House.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is losing support among voters under 35 in his U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. A new poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 58 points with young voters, despite Paxton's recent efforts to engage college students.
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James Talarico leads Ken Paxton 76% to 18% among likely voters under 35.
This is a 17-point gain for Talarico and an 11-point loss for Paxton in seven weeks.
Overall poll shows Talarico at 47% and Paxton at 46% among likely voters statewide.
The poll surveyed 1,800 likely voters from September 15-19 with a ±2.31% margin of error.
Paxton created 11 student groups in August to encourage young voter support on campuses.
Despite this, support among young voters shifted strongly toward Talarico.
Talarico has appeared on podcasts and online shows popular with younger men to build his profile.
Other Democrats also lead Republican opponents among young voters in Texas in this poll.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed, who is running as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro covers her support for El-Sayed.
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Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States.
Harris is actively campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed.
Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
CBS News is reporting on this political campaign event.
The article highlights the importance of Harris’s support for El-Sayed’s campaign.
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Two senators from different parties asked the head of the Department of Justice to give clear rules to police about using automated license plate readers (ALPRs). They want to stop these devices from being used in the wrong way because many people are worried about privacy and misuse.
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Senators Raphael Warnock (Democrat from Georgia) and Katie Britt (Republican from Alabama) wrote the letter.
The letter was sent on a Monday to the Justice Department leader.
They want guidance for state and local police on how to properly use ALPRs.
A new poll shows Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Iowa, is behind Democrat Josh Turek by 8 points in the Iowa Senate race. About half of the people surveyed said they plan to vote for Turek, while 42 percent said they support Hinson.
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The poll was conducted by Marist and released on Tuesday.
Josh Turek, a state representative, leads with 50 percent support.
Ashley Hinson, a U.S. Representative, has 42 percent support.
The difference between the two candidates is 8 points.
The poll reflects voter intentions for the upcoming November election.
Two percent of respondents support other candidates or are undecided.
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The article discusses problems in the U.S. healthcare system related to women's health. It highlights a lack of funding for women's health research and lower pay for doctors who care for women, leading to delayed care and worse health outcomes, especially for minority women.
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Only 8.8% of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants from 2013 to 2023 were spent on women’s health.
A national strategy supported by 37 medical groups calls for $20 billion federal investment over 10 years to improve women’s health research.
Doctors specializing in women’s health, like obstetrician-gynecologists, earn less than some other specialists despite high risks and workload.
Delayed diagnoses and limited treatments cause longer suffering and higher costs for women.
Fewer women’s health doctors leads to longer wait times, hospital closures, and reduced maternity care availability.
Black women experience worse maternal health outcomes compared to white women, showing unequal access to care.
Improving investment, pay, and care access could lead to healthier pregnancies, stronger families, and lower healthcare costs.
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Two Republican candidates for the Senate want the United States to quickly end its involvement in the war with Iran. They are speaking out about this as the 2026 midterm elections come closer.
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The news focuses on two Republican Senate candidates.
Both candidates want a fast end to the war with Iran.
Their statements come as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
The information was reported by CBS News.
The candidates' positions highlight a shift in some Republican views on the war.
The coverage aims to inform voters about these candidates' foreign policy views.
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The Supreme Court declined to get involved in a dispute over the custody of a baby born with a serious heart defect through surrogacy. A California couple is legally recognized as the child's parents, but the surrogate mother, who gave birth in Texas, sought Supreme Court help to challenge that decision.
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A California couple, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, have a surrogacy contract with McKenna West, who gave birth to their child.
The baby was diagnosed before birth with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe heart defect.
The couple requested West to have an abortion, but she refused and gave birth in Texas, where abortion is banned after about six weeks.
A California court declared Ahmed and Gilkar the legal parents before the baby was born.
A Texas court ordered lifesaving medical care for the baby after birth, with the couple responsible for medical decisions.
West asked the Supreme Court to overturn the California court’s parentage order, claiming she should be the child's lawful mother under Texas law.
Justice Elena Kagan denied West’s emergency request, keeping the California court’s parentage order in place.
The couple says they are committed to providing lifesaving medical care for the child.
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