The Trump White House defended its decision to ban CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House by comparing the action to former President Obama's efforts to limit Fox News coverage. This justification was made public by the Trump administration on a Monday.
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The Trump administration banned CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from White House grounds.
The White House used former President Obama's attempts to control Fox News coverage as a reason for the ban.
The statement came on a Monday during the Trump presidency.
The issue involves access of media organizations to the White House.
CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe reported on the situation.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers have asked a judge to investigate a juror who was the only one voting to convict her in the murder trial of her three children. The juror may have used a cellphone during jury talks and may not have been truthful when questioned before and during the trial. The judge declared a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children.
The jury was split 11 to 1, with only one juror wanting to convict her.
The juror, Michael Desronvil, sided with prosecutors who said Clancy knew what she was doing.
Clancy’s lawyers want the judge to check if Desronvil used his cellphone during jury talks, which is against state rules.
The lawyers also said Desronvil might not have been truthful in his juror questionnaire and answers to the judge.
The judge called a mistrial on September 4 because the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous decision.
Clancy’s lawyers also asked the judge to dismiss the case instead of having a new trial.
Prosecutors have not said if they will try Clancy again. Clancy is in a psychiatric hospital while the case is ongoing.
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A 28-year-old Venezuelan man named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot and injured by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Austin while delivering food for DoorDash. Videos from bystanders show the moments before and after the shooting, and local police confirmed they were not involved.
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The shooting happened near Anderson Square and Research Boulevard in north Austin before 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was working as a DoorDash delivery driver at the time.
ICE says Garces Perez entered the U.S. illegally and had a final order of removal, while his attorney said he entered lawfully under a parole program as an asylum seeker.
Police were not involved in the shooting but heard about a short foot chase before it occurred.
Multiple videos recorded by bystanders show an ICE agent firing three shots and the wounded man remaining in his car afterward.
Witnesses demanded medical help and questioned authorities about why Garces Perez was shot.
DoorDash stated that all delivery drivers are independent contractors, not employees.
The incident remains under investigation by DoorDash and authorities.
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Democrats are facing challenges over their support for Israel amid shifting opinions among voters, many of whom now sympathize more with Palestinians. Some Democratic candidates who criticize strong US-Israel ties have won primaries, reflecting a call for the party to change its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Georgia state representative Ruwa Romman says Palestinians were excluded from speaking at a recent Democrats’ convention stage.
Democratic primaries in 2024 saw candidates who emphasized support for Palestinians winning against party establishment favorites.
A May poll found 60% of potential Democratic voters sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis.
Almost half of the poll respondents feel the Democratic Party has been too supportive of Israel.
Historically, Democratic administrations supported Israeli military actions heavily without criticizing violations of international law.
Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate, has spoken with critics of the Biden-Harris administration’s policy on Gaza.
There is skepticism within the party about the ability of current leaders to change the US stance on Israel-Palestine.
The Biden administration blames previous leaders and others for the Gaza crisis while avoiding responsibility for current US policy impacts.
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President Donald Trump criticized the judge handling a lawsuit against his ban on three media outlets from covering the White House. He suggested that he might have to allow journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico back into the White House despite his objections.
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President Trump banned CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from covering the White House.
These media outlets filed a lawsuit to challenge the ban.
A judge was assigned to hear this lawsuit.
President Trump expressed strong criticism of the judge chosen.
He indicated that he might lose the case and have to reverse the ban.
The dispute involves journalists' access to report from the White House.
The case focuses on the balance between presidential authority and press freedom.
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Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat from Maine who is retiring, endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection, angering many House Democrats. This move may harm Golden's ally, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who has also opposed some party leadership decisions.
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Jared Golden, a Democrat retiring from Congress, endorsed Republican Mike Lawler in New York.
Golden and Lawler worked together on a law to exempt lobstermen from certain environmental rules.
Golden’s endorsement upset many House Democrats because Lawler is a Republican.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, allied with Golden, has also broken with her party on important votes.
Some Democrats want to punish Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez for supporting Republican bills.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Golden’s endorsement as mostly ineffective.
After the endorsement, House Democrats’ main political action committee decided to spend more money on ads in Lawler’s district.
Republicans have been spending more than Democrats to support Lawler’s campaign in that area.
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Construction workers accidentally cut a cable used for air traffic control, causing many flight delays at major airports in the US Northeast. Airports in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts were affected while officials worked to fix the problem.
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Hundreds of flights were delayed due to a cut cable needed for air traffic control.
The affected airports include Newark Liberty, JFK, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia International.
The damaged cable impacted the Terminal Radar Approach Control system, which helps guide planes during takeoff and landing.
Verizon owns the damaged cable but said it is not responsible and is working on repairs.
The damage was caused by Amtrak construction workers in New Jersey.
The cut cable was a backup network; the main system had already failed.
The disruption happened shortly before the UN General Assembly in New York City, where many world leaders are expected to arrive.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the outage and flight groundings on social media.
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Activists in Arizona are creating a live online map to show when federal agents, such as ICE officers, are near voting locations. This is because there are concerns that the presence of these agents could scare or stop people, especially immigrants, from voting this fall.
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It is illegal for federal law enforcement officers to interfere with voting rights.
President Donald Trump said he would do whatever is needed to ensure honest elections, including possibly sending ICE or National Guard to polls.
Arizona immigration groups are worried federal agents at polls might intimidate voters, particularly immigrants and people in mixed-status families.
The interactive map will show live and past sightings of ICE agents near polling places in Maricopa and Pima counties.
Arizona’s state Senate considered a bill to require ICE agents at polling places, but it was not passed.
Some officials say ICE does not plan to target polls and only acts if there is a public safety threat.
Laws generally limit how close law enforcement can be to polling places to prevent voter intimidation.
Activists report federal agents have sometimes mistakenly arrested U.S. citizens and caused fear in communities.
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A group of 53 former federal prosecutors and agents told a court that President Trump's media company may be breaking federal laws by selling early access to his Truth Social posts to Wall Street investors. This issue is part of a lawsuit claiming the practice is unconstitutional and could violate laws against insider trading and corruption.
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President Trump's media company launched the Truth API, which gives paying Wall Street investors early access to his Truth Social posts.
The company charges $100,000 for "real-time access" to posts from top Truth Social accounts.
A lawsuit filed by the Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation argues this early access is unconstitutional.
The lawsuit names President Trump, his aides, and the White House as defendants.
Former federal prosecutors say selling early access could break laws against insider trading, illegal gifts, conflicts of interest, and trade secrets violations.
They warn that anyone buying this early access could also face criminal charges.
A hearing on the lawsuit’s request to stop the early access service will happen on October 7 in Manhattan.
The brief supporting the lawsuit was signed by notable former prosecutors and law experts who have previously worked in government.
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Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate from Michigan, called for an end to the war involving Iran. He stated that families in Michigan are struggling and cannot wait for the war to end.
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Mike Rogers is a former U.S. Representative from Michigan.
He is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican candidate.
Rogers spoke about the need to end the conflict involving Iran.
He highlighted the impact of the war on Michigan families.
Rogers shared his message in a campaign ad on the social media platform X.
The ad shows him at a grocery store, emphasizing everyday struggles.
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A man was shot in the torso by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Austin, Texas. The man is still being held in detention with the bullet still in his back, and an investigation is ongoing.
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The incident happened in Austin, Texas.
A federal immigration agent with ICE shot a man in the torso.
The man remains detained after being shot.
The bullet is still lodged in the man’s back.
An investigation into the shooting is currently underway.
CBS News reported on the situation, including comments from the man’s attorney.
The shooting took place on a Sunday.
The case involves federal immigration enforcement.
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Several TV networks stopped their White House pool coverage after President Trump banned three news outlets from attending. In a separate event, an ICE agent shot a man delivering food in Austin, Texas.
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President Trump barred three media outlets from White House coverage.
As a result, some TV networks ended their participation in the White House pool coverage.
The White House pool is a group of reporters who share news coverage.
An ICE agent in Austin, Texas, shot a man who was delivering food.
The incident with the ICE agent and the food delivery man took place separately from the White House news.
CBS News reported these events on September 21 in their program called "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The news can be watched on the CBS News app or website.
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Austin city leaders criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man on September 20. The city officials want an independent investigation to understand what happened.
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An ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man in Austin on September 20.
Austin City Council members publicly condemned the shooting.
City officials called for an independent investigation into the incident.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency.
The man who was shot is from Venezuela, a country in South America.
The shooting caused concern among local leaders about ICE actions in Austin.
The investigation would be done by a group not connected to ICE or local police.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Australia needs migration to support its ageing population because birth rates are falling faster than expected. Meanwhile, the City of Sydney banned smart glasses in public places like pools and libraries due to privacy and harassment concerns.
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Australia’s birth rate is dropping, and in 40 years, more people will die than be born.
Treasurer Chalmers supports responsible migration to help Australia’s ageing population.
The government plans to reduce net overseas migration to 245,000 this year and 225,000 by 2027-28.
Domestic violence is a major issue in New South Wales, with officials increasing support for police and front-line services.
The City of Sydney has banned smart glasses in community spaces to protect privacy and prevent harassment.
Exemptions for smart glasses users with disabilities have been made to help those with vision or hearing loss.
Other Australian councils, such as Canterbury-Bankstown and Brisbane, have also restricted smart glasses in public places.
Calls have been made for the federal government to regulate or ban cheap smart glasses until better privacy laws are in place.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, the lowest it has been during his current term. This is also the lowest approval rating recorded for him in any poll during his political career, coming just six weeks before the midterm elections.
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President Trump’s approval rating is 32 percent in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
This rating is the lowest of his second term as president.
It is also the lowest approval rating he has ever had in any poll during his political career.
The poll was conducted about six weeks before the midterm elections.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll is considered a reputable source for measuring public opinion.
A low approval rating can affect a president’s influence and support during elections.
The story focuses on domestic U.S. political news related to President Trump.
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President Donald Trump showed a new helicopter landing pad at the White House. Major US TV networks did not attend the event to protest because CNN was not allowed on White House grounds. During the speech, a loud helicopter noise made it hard to hear the president.
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President Donald Trump revealed a new helicopter pad at the White House.
Major US TV networks boycotted the event, meaning they stayed away.
The boycott was to protest the banning of CNN from the White House grounds.
CNN is part of the network ‘pool,’ which is a shared group that covers White House events.
Helicopter noise during the speech made President Trump’s words nearly impossible to hear.
The event was in front of the new helicopter pad.
The protest by networks showed disagreement with the White House decision to exclude CNN.
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A Vermont man named Jason Eaton was found guilty of trying to kill three Palestinian college students in a 2023 shooting near the University of Vermont. The jury rejected his claim that he was insane and acting on secret orders, and Eaton now faces up to life in prison.
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Jason Eaton, 51, was convicted of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students in November 2023.
The attack left Hisham Awartani paralyzed from the waist down and injured two others, Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid.
Eaton claimed he was ordered to shoot by the CIA and Mossad through radio messages and said God told him to protect his Jewish neighbors.
His lawyers argued insanity, but the jury did not accept this defense.
The shooting happened near the University of Vermont campus in Burlington.
The families of the victims said Eaton’s attack was motivated by hate and called it a hate crime.
No official hate crime charges were filed in the case.
The survivors have spent three years recovering from their injuries.
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A Vermont man named Jason Eaton was found guilty of trying to kill three Palestinian college students in a shooting near the University of Vermont in November 2023. Eaton claimed he was ordered to shoot by the CIA and Mossad, but the jury did not accept his insanity defense. The victims were hurt, with one paralyzed from the waist down.
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Jason Eaton, 51, was convicted of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students near his home in Burlington, Vermont.
The shooting occurred in November 2023, shortly after Thanksgiving.
The victims were Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Aliahmad, and Kinnan Abdalhamid, all around 20 years old at the time.
Awartani was paralyzed in the shooting and now uses a wheelchair.
Eaton claimed he heard orders from the CIA and Mossad through FM radio telling him to shoot.
Eaton’s lawyers argued he was suffering from a mental illness and was not guilty by reason of insanity.
No hate crime charges were filed despite calls for investigation because it was unclear if the attack was motivated by hatred or mental illness.
Eaton faces up to life in prison and is jailed pending sentencing.
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A recent NBC News poll shows that more Democrats now plan to vote in person rather than by mail in the upcoming midterm elections. This change comes as President Donald Trump increases his criticism of voting by mail.
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36% of registered Democratic voters plan to vote in person early, up 6 percentage points from earlier.
President Donald Trump has been increasing his attacks on mail-in voting.
The trend suggests Democrats may be shifting their voting method because of this criticism.
The poll was released on a Sunday before the midterm elections.
Early in-person voting allows people to cast ballots before election day.
Mail-in voting means voters send their ballots by postal mail instead of going to the polls.
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President Donald Trump revealed a new helicopter landing pad at the White House on Monday. Major TV networks did not cover the event because they were protesting CNN’s ban from White House grounds, which is related to a dispute over press freedom.
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President Trump held a ceremony to open a new helipad at the White House.
The event took place on the South Lawn under light rain.
Trump cut a ribbon using large gold scissors.
He greeted officials and construction workers after the ribbon-cutting.
Major TV networks did not broadcast the event to protest CNN’s ban from the White House.
The ban and networks’ response are linked to a conflict over the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press.
President Trump aimed to show that normal activities were continuing despite the controversy.
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