Federal sales of protected wild horses have increased significantly under President Donald Trump’s administration. Animal-welfare groups are concerned some horses sold through the government program may end up in the slaughter market. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) says sales help reduce horse overcrowding and cut taxpayer costs, but critics worry about the lack of buyer screening and reliance on sales instead of birth control for horse populations.
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The BLM’s Sale Authority program allows horses deemed unadoptable to be sold after three adoption attempts fail.
Horses sold through this program lose legal protections, although buyers must agree not to slaughter them or sell them for slaughter.
Sales of wild horses rose sharply in 2025, with about 3,700 horses sold, more than double the previous year.
There are roughly 73,000 wild horses on federal lands and 58,000 in government holding facilities, costing about $100 million per year.
Selling horses is estimated to save the government about $56 million by avoiding long-term care costs.
Critics say the program risks horses ending up in slaughter channels because resale buyers are not always checked.
A federal court stopped the BLM’s Adoption Incentive Program in 2025 due to concerns animals were sold for slaughter.
Animal groups tracked increases in horse sales and link them to plans for more roundups and efforts to reduce holding populations.
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Karmelo Anthony, convicted of killing a 17-year-old at a Texas high school track meet, is seeking a new trial. His lawyers argue that important evidence about both sides’ behavior was kept secret during the original trial, which led to a 35-year prison sentence.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, 17, at a high school track meet near Dallas.
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison last year.
Both sides had agreed to keep certain evidence hidden to prevent inflaming racial tensions.
Anthony is Black; Metcalf was white.
Evidence not shown in the trial included Anthony’s past text about stabbing someone and Metcalf’s history of fighting and racist language.
The original trial judge was removed because of comments supporting the guilty verdict.
Safety concerns arose due to threats against both families, witnesses, and the trial judge.
The new judge must decide whether to allow a retrial based on these issues.
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Angie Nixon, a Democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race in Florida. She will compete against the current Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November midterm elections.
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Angie Nixon identifies as a Democratic socialist.
She won the Democratic primary in Florida's Senate race.
Nixon's win is part of a trend where left-wing challengers defeat more centrist Democrats.
The general election will be in November during the midterm elections.
Nixon will face Ashley Moody, the Republican incumbent senator.
Florida has become more conservative over the past ten years.
Polls show Nixon may have a difficult campaign against Moody.
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The Trump administration sent the first deportation flight to Haiti since ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in June 2026. The flight carried 161 passengers from Louisiana to Haiti, but it is unclear how many were former TPS holders.
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TPS provided legal protection from deportation to more than 350,000 Haitians.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS for Haitians and others in June 2026.
The deportation flight left Alexandria, Louisiana, and landed at Cap Haitien Airport in Haiti.
The flight included 161 passengers.
All passengers were reportedly released, according to Cuban officials.
It is not confirmed if any former TPS holders were on this flight.
The Trump administration has deported Haitians before but this is the first flight since TPS ended.
Other countries affected by TPS termination include Ethiopia, Somalia, Syria, and Myanmar.
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The United States has deported about 2,300 Mexican nationals to Guatemala this year, despite Mexico's objections. Guatemala quickly sends these individuals back to Mexico, but Mexican officials worry about the US sending its citizens to other countries without permission.
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Around 2,300 Mexicans were deported from the US to Guatemala in 2024.
Guatemala transfers these people to Mexico within 24 hours of arrival.
The US says it uses such measures to prevent deportees from returning to the US.
Mexico opposes this practice, asserting its citizens have the right to enter Mexico.
Similar deportations have sent some Mexicans to Honduras without prior notice.
The US Department of Homeland Security calls these actions part of a large deportation effort promised by President Trump.
Human rights groups criticize this policy as a way to intimidate migrants.
Mexico and the US maintain close trade ties but face immigration tensions under President Trump’s administration.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children. Her defense team says she was not responsible for the killings because she had postpartum psychosis, a rare and treatable mental illness.
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Lindsay Clancy is being tried for murder.
The victims are her three children.
Supporters gathered outside the courthouse during the trial.
The defense claims Clancy had postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare mental illness that can occur after childbirth.
This illness can make a person lose touch with reality.
The defense argues this condition affected Clancy’s responsibility for the crime.
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President Donald Trump and Michael Cohen, who used to be his personal lawyer but later became an opponent, appeared together on a radio show. President Trump said he respects Cohen for retracting some previous statements. Parts of their interview were aired on 77 WABC radio in New York City, with more expected to be broadcast on Sunday.
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Michael Cohen was once President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Cohen and President Trump had a public disagreement in the past.
They appeared together on a radio show hosted by Cohen.
President Trump said he respects Cohen for taking back some things he previously said.
Portions of the interview aired on 77 WABC radio in New York City on Thursday.
The rest of the interview is planned to air on Sunday.
The interview marks a change from their past conflicts.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln is leaving the Middle East after a nine-month mission, with the USS George Washington arriving to replace it. Some family members of sailors have raised concerns about mental health, food, and cleanliness on the ship, but Navy leaders and President Trump have downplayed these issues.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nine months and is now returning to San Diego.
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to take over the mission.
The deployment was extended due to the ongoing war with Iran, increasing the crew's workload.
Family members reported worries about poor mental health, food shortages, and bad sanitary conditions on the ship.
Navy officials and President Trump have denied that the problems are serious or widespread.
The Navy has not seen a rise in reported suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts among the crew.
A sailor fell overboard on August 3 but was recovered; this incident is still being investigated.
The ship’s return trip to San Diego could take about three weeks.
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The USS Lincoln is returning to the United States after being at sea for 272 days, which is a record deployment. President Donald Trump has promised a strong economic response against Iran during this time.
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The USS Lincoln has been deployed for 272 days, the longest period at sea for this ship.
The ship is now heading back to the U.S. after this extended deployment.
President Donald Trump announced plans for "economic warfare" targeting Iran.
The economic actions against Iran are described as unprecedented in scale.
The deployment and President Trump’s statements come amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The news coverage included live updates on ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a key area near Iran.
This situation is part of wider U.S. government actions affecting international relations involving Iran.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis told detectives in 2008 that his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, fired the shots that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in a 1996 drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Davis is on trial for allegedly organizing the killing, and jurors are hearing his recorded statement where he describes the event.
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Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis told police in 2008 that his nephew Orlando Anderson fired the fatal shots.
Davis said he was in the car with Anderson during the shooting.
The shooting involved two cars driving side by side; Tupac was inside one car with Marion “Suge” Knight.
Davis passed a gun back to another man, Deandre “Big Dre” Smith, who refused it, then Anderson took it and opened fire.
Jurors are listening to the recorded interview and reading its transcript in court.
Davis has pleaded not guilty and denies involvement; his lawyer calls the prosecution's story false.
The case relies heavily on Davis’ own statements from police interviews, podcasts, and a memoir he co-wrote.
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The U.S. Army is ending a new drone battalion that started earlier this year. This battalion was created to help the Army improve its use of drones, but it will be phased out despite the need to catch up with other countries in drone technology.
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The U.S. Army began a new drone battalion in early 2024.
The battalion’s goal was to improve the Army’s drone capabilities.
The Army is now deciding to shut down this drone battalion.
The move happens while the U.S. is behind other countries in drone technology.
There has been tension among top Army leaders related to this decision.
Two senior Army officials were fired or forced to retire early around this issue.
The decision affects the Army’s effort to modernize and compete in drone use.
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Michael Cohen said he has not asked President Donald Trump for a pardon but has submitted a pardon request to Trump using the same application he sent to President Joe Biden, which was denied. Cohen explained he revised the cover letter to address Trump and plans to follow up on the request. Cohen and Trump have had a complicated relationship, including legal battles and public conflicts.
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Michael Cohen appeared on CNN and said he has not asked President Trump directly for a pardon.
Cohen previously submitted a pardon application to President Biden, which was denied.
He resubmitted the same application to President Trump with a new cover letter.
Cohen plans to call to confirm the pardon application was received by Trump’s team.
Cohen and Trump had a close working relationship for about 15 years, with Cohen acting as Trump's personal lawyer and adviser.
Their relationship ended badly after Cohen pleaded guilty to several crimes and testified against Trump.
Cohen has claimed he was pressured by prosecutors to testify against Trump, a claim Trump has used politically.
Trump was found guilty on felony counts related to falsifying business records in 2024.
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President Donald Trump said that Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer, was pressured to testify against him in a 2024 New York trial about hush money payments. Trump said the government was used unfairly against Cohen and others.
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President Trump spoke in a recorded interview with Michael Cohen.
Cohen is involved in a 2024 New York trial about hush money payments.
Trump claimed Cohen was “forced” to testify against him.
Trump said the government was “weaponized” against Cohen and others.
The situation involves legal and political tensions related to the trial.
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Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and critic, gave a rare radio interview with Trump after eight years without public contact. Cohen once fiercely supported Trump but later testified against him and called him a conman during criminal trials over hush-money payments.
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Michael Cohen was President Trump’s personal lawyer and called himself Trump’s “attack dog with a law license.”
Cohen later criticized Trump and was a key witness in Trump’s 2024 criminal trial over hush-money payments.
Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the 2016 election interference.
Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison for crimes connected to hiding payments to Stormy Daniels, including campaign finance violations.
Cohen spent over a year in prison and was disbarred in New York before becoming a vocal Trump critic.
In the recent interview, Cohen referred to Trump as “boss,” and Trump praised Cohen for recanting his previous statements.
Cohen previously called Trump a racist, conman, and cheat during testimony to a congressional committee.
Cohen expressed fears about the peaceful transition of power if Trump lost the 2020 election.
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Disney and ABC have sued the U.S. government, saying their First Amendment rights were limited. They argue that the government asked for their broadcast licenses to be renewed early because of criticism about President Trump.
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Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government.
The lawsuit claims their free speech rights under the First Amendment were restricted.
The issue involves the government requesting early renewal of their broadcast licenses.
Disney and ABC say this early renewal demand was a response to their content critical of President Trump.
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and the press.
The case involves how the government handles broadcast licenses.
CBS News legal expert Jessica Levinson discussed the case on CBS News.
The lawsuit challenges government actions related to media regulation and free speech.
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The FBI arrested a 35-year-old woman who had converted to Islam and supported terrorism online. She reportedly planned to bomb the New York State Capitol.
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A 35-year-old woman was arrested by the FBI.
She converted to Islam before the arrest.
She expressed support for terrorism on the internet.
She allegedly created a plan to attack the New York State Capitol building.
The arrest was announced by the FBI.
The incident took place in New York State.
Authorities acted to stop a possible act of violence.
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President Donald Trump will hold a rally with South Carolina Senator Darline Graham before the special Senate runoff election. The runoff is between Senator Graham and Representative Ralph Norman and will take place on Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump is supporting Senator Darline Graham.
The event is a rally planned before a Senate runoff election.
The runoff election is special, meaning it is held to fill a vacant seat.
The election is in South Carolina.
The two candidates are Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman.
The runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday.
CBS News reported this information.
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Aisha Wahab won a special election to finish the rest of Eric Swalwell’s term representing California’s 14th Congressional District. She will serve until January 2027 and will face the same opponent again in the November general election for the next full term.
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Aisha Wahab was elected in a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant seat.
The 14th Congressional District covers parts of the Bay Area.
Swalwell resigned in April amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.
Wahab’s lead over Melissa Hernandez is large enough that remaining votes won’t change the outcome.
Wahab was elected to the California state Senate in 2022, representing parts of the East Bay and Silicon Valley.
Voters will vote again for the same seat and candidates in the November 3 general election.
Early voting and mail-in ballots start on October 5.
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters reported updated vote totals confirming Wahab’s win.
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Two Senate races in Iowa and Texas, states won by President Donald Trump in 2024, are now considered very close by political experts. This change boosts Democrats’ chances of gaining control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Iowa and Texas were won by President Trump by about 13 and 14 points, respectively, in 2024.
The Cook Political Report changed the Senate races in these states from “Lean Republican” to “Toss-up,” meaning either party could win.
Democrats need to flip four Senate seats to gain majority control; Republicans currently hold 53 seats.
The political environment in Iowa is described as “uniquely challenging” for Republicans.
In Texas, the defeat of Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary added uncertainty to the race.
The gubernatorial races in both states also show growing competitiveness favoring Democrats.
Other close Senate races include Alaska, Maine, Ohio, and Michigan.
Candidates are expected to spend millions of dollars in these competitive races ahead of the midterms.
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The U.S. Army will gradually end a drone unit called the Unmanned Assault Battalion. This unit studied drone use in wars like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and took part in training exercises at a multinational center.
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The unit is called the Unmanned Assault Battalion.
It focused on learning from drone use in foreign conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Army plans to phase out this battalion over time.
The unit took part in exercises at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center.
Some leaders who supported this drone unit have been removed from their positions.
The decision marks a change in the Army’s approach to using drones in combat.
The Army confirmed these plans to The Hill on a Thursday.
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