Maryland Governor Wes Moore criticized President Trump for banning reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from covering the White House. Moore said the President is ignoring constitutional rules about press freedom by restricting these news organizations.
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Governor Wes Moore spoke about the reporter bans on CNN’s show "State of the Union."
President Trump banned reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House coverage.
Moore said the President acts as if the Constitution is just a suggestion, not a law.
The ban affects journalists’ ability to report on White House activities.
Moore’s comments highlight concerns about freedom of the press under President Trump.
The interview was conducted by CNN’s Dana Bash.
The issue reflects tension between the White House and certain media outlets.
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President Donald Trump announced that a planned large arch in Washington, DC will also serve as a military complex to store drones, snipers, and ammunition for national security. The arch, originally designed as a monument for 250 years of U.S. independence, has faced legal challenges and public criticism over its size and location.
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The arch will store drones, snipers, and large amounts of sniper ammunition.
President Trump said the facility will be unique worldwide and serve national security needs.
The monument was first proposed as a triumphal arch to celebrate 250 years of U.S. independence.
The arch is planned to be 76 meters (250 feet) tall, which is taller than most buildings in DC.
Some Vietnam War veterans filed a lawsuit, saying the arch would block important views between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.
The US Commission of Fine Arts approved an arch design with golden statues, similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the arch won’t interfere with nearby Reagan National Airport but needs a warning light on top.
This project is part of several controversial Trump construction projects in Washington, including a new ballroom at the White House with an underground bunker.
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President Donald Trump said he will convert his proposed "Triumphal Arch" in Washington, D.C., into a military facility. He claims the U.S. military asked him to use the arch for drones, snipers, and ammunition storage to support national security. The project is facing legal challenges from veterans and preservation groups.
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President Trump plans to build a 250-foot "Triumphal Arch" near Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C.
The arch will serve as a military complex with facilities for drones, snipers, and ammunition storage.
Trump said the project is at the request of the U.S. military for national security purposes.
The arch would be the first of its kind in Washington, D.C., which currently has no triumphal arch.
Veterans and historic preservation groups have sued to stop construction, citing view obstruction and legal concerns.
The administration admitted the arch may have negative effects on the local environment and views but says the location is critical.
Critics argue the project lacks proper congressional approval.
This military use claim follows a similar statement about a new White House ballroom being used as a military complex.
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President Donald Trump said he plans to build a large arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. He described this arch as a "top grade military complex" that could hold drones, snipers, and store ammunition.
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The arch would be located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
President Trump says the arch would serve as a military complex with space for drones and snipers.
The arch would also include storage for ammunition.
Trump has described other projects, like the White House ballroom, as having military or security purposes.
The National Park Service supports the arch project, despite concerns about its impact on the view of important landmarks.
The Pentagon said it has no official information about the arch beyond the president's statements.
Trump links his city and White House improvement projects to national security reasons.
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President Donald Trump talked about the situation with Iran and asked when he might take strong action against the country. He said he is thinking carefully about the next steps and that major actions could happen soon.
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President Trump spoke about potential military action against Iran.
He questioned the timing for taking strong measures, including the possibility of attacking Iran.
A Fox News reporter said the president is in a "deciding mode."
The president indicated that important developments might happen soon.
The comments were made during an interview reported on Sunday.
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James Ashby, a close associate of Pauline Hanson and national director of the One Nation party, benefits from a company linked to the party that built a $56,000 shed on his Queensland property. He also uses a vehicle and a private plane gifted to One Nation by business figures to support campaign activities.
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James Ashby is Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man and the national director of One Nation.
A company linked to One Nation, Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd, built a $56,000 shed on Ashby’s property in Queensland.
Small Batch Brewing is co-owned by Ashby, Hanson, and the party’s national treasurer but currently does not trade or hold licenses to produce alcohol.
Ashby drives a new Ford Ranger gifted to One Nation by Hancock Agriculture’s CEO, Adam Giles, to help with campaigning.
Ashby regularly uses a private $2 million plane owned by One Nation, gifted by Gina Rinehart’s company, and serves as its main pilot.
The plane is kept near Ashby’s home and is used for party travel, not personal trips.
Ashby denies plans to run for election despite speculation and government moves toward establishing a second One Nation office close to his home.
His property development includes approval for a house and a pool, and he often appears on live TV broadcasts from there.
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Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier than others, mainly due to preventable diseases like cancer and heart problems. They are much more likely to die from conditions such as liver disease, respiratory illness, and suicide compared to the general population.
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Adults with serious mental health issues are about 5 times more likely to die before age 75 than others.
They are 6.3 times more likely to die from liver disease and 6 times from respiratory diseases.
Risk of death from cardiovascular disease is 3.8 times higher, and from cancer 2.3 times higher.
Suicide risk is 14.6 times greater in this group.
Over half of deaths (56.5%) are caused by cancer, heart disease, liver disease, or lung disease.
Causes include poverty, poor housing, smoking, medication side effects, inactivity, and poor medical care.
"Diagnostic overshadowing" means physical symptoms may be mistaken for mental health issues, leading to missed treatment.
The government is working on new mental health services, including 100 new community centers, to improve care.
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Nineteen U.S. states have approved laws to keep daylight saving time all year round. The main remaining step is a federal law change that would allow these states to keep their clocks from changing back in the fall.
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19 states have passed laws to stay on daylight saving time permanently.
Currently, the time changes twice a year, in spring and fall.
To make permanent daylight saving time official, Congress must change federal law.
Without federal approval, states cannot fully lock in permanent daylight saving time.
Many states and residents want to avoid the twice-yearly clock changes.
Permanent daylight saving time would mean more evening daylight year-round.
The change could have effects on daily routines, energy use, and health.
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The article discusses the importance of protecting Americans' rights to free speech, association, and political challenge, as guaranteed by the First Amendment. It notes that these rights are currently facing strong tests, including threats made by President Donald Trump against certain organizations.
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The First Amendment protects freedoms such as speech, association, and supporting causes.
People and groups across the U.S. often disagree on politics but agree on protecting these basic freedoms.
President Donald Trump has threatened the Center for American Progress with a $5 billion action.
The article stresses that commitment to the First Amendment should not be controversial.
There is concern about these rights being tested in difficult situations today.
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Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert denies allegations that she had sexual relationships with her staff, calling the ethics complaint against her a political stunt. The complaint, filed by activist David Wheeler, claims Boebert broke House rules by engaging in such relationships and paying hush money, but Boebert and others involved have rejected these claims.
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An ethics complaint was filed against Representative Lauren Boebert alleging sexual relations with three current and former staff members.
The complaint also claims Boebert paid $200,000 in hush money to one staffer.
Boebert denies all allegations, calling them false and politically motivated.
The complaint was submitted by David Wheeler, a journalist and political activist connected to a Democratic Super PAC.
House rules prohibit members from having sexual relationships with employees they supervise.
Boebert’s personal life, including a recent divorce and her son’s legal troubles, has been publicly reported.
Additional claims involve alleged relations with former Representative Matt Gaetz, which both deny.
Wheeler has a history of conflict with Boebert, including a settled lawsuit and previous dismissed complaints.
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A Liberal Democrat council leader, Julian Brazil, criticized the party's national leadership under Sir Ed Davey, saying it is losing relevance and ambition. Sir Ed Davey and party supporters, however, said the party is successful and focused on important issues like the cost of living and health.
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Julian Brazil, Devon County Council leader, said the Lib Dems are "sleepwalking into irrelevance."
Brazil questioned Sir Ed Davey’s leadership but said he wishes the leader was better.
A Lib Dem spokesperson said the party is strong and highlighted success in local elections and increased MPs in 2024.
The party reached a record 72 MPs in the 2024 general election but has dropped behind the Greens and Reform UK in recent polls.
Brazil said the Lib Dems are shy about their message and are not connecting with voters enough.
Some Lib Dem MPs privately share concerns about the party’s relevance ahead of their conference.
Sir Ed Davey defended his leadership and said the party is gaining ground in council elections.
Former Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable and others praised Sir Ed’s success and leadership record.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Trump has the legal right to ban certain reporters from the White House. Waltz stated that the ban targets journalists he believes are not acting honestly or fairly.
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Ambassador Mike Waltz supports President Trump’s decision to bar some reporters from the White House.
Reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were banned.
The ban is said to be because these reporters are “not behaving” in good faith.
Waltz said the president has the right to limit access to government events.
The reason given is to ensure reporters cover events truthfully and fairly.
This statement was made during a news discussion on Sunday.
The issue involves press access to the White House and how the government controls it.
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A type of kidney disease called CKDu is spreading in the United States. This disease affects people who do not have the usual risks like high blood pressure or diabetes.
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CKDu stands for Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin.
People with CKDu do not have common risk factors such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or diabetes.
The cause of this kidney disease is not yet clear.
It is spreading within the US population.
CKDu differs from typical kidney disease in how it develops and who it affects.
More research is needed to identify who is at risk and why the disease is spreading.
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This week on "Face the Nation," President Donald Trump will discuss important foreign policy issues while the House of Representatives is on break until after the midterm elections. The show features interviews with Representatives Ro Khanna, Maria Elvira Salazar, and Senator Bill Cassidy.
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The episode is from CBS News’ program "Face the Nation."
President Donald Trump will address key foreign policy topics this week.
The House of Representatives is recessed until after the midterm elections.
Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, and Sen. Bill Cassidy will appear on the show.
The show is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
The episode airs on September 20.
Viewers can watch the show through the CBS News app or online.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized President Trump’s tariff policies, especially the impact on bourbon sales in Canada. Beshear also emphasized the Democratic Party’s efforts to address hunger, faith, and winning in Southern states ahead of the 2028 election.
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Governor Andy Beshear spoke at the Kentucky Distillers' Association meeting about the negative effects of President Trump’s tariffs on bourbon exports to Canada.
Bourbon sales in Canada have dropped by 85% due to trade disputes.
Beshear wrote a memoir called "Go and Do Likewise," inspired by a Biblical teaching about helping others.
He said Democrats should use simpler language to better connect with people, especially when discussing issues like hunger.
Beshear criticized President Trump for trying to cut food assistance (SNAP benefits), calling it un-Christian.
He highlighted that Democrats can win in the South, citing past Southern governors like Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.
Beshear mentioned his own background as a lawyer and being the son of former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear.
He said he will decide about running for president in 2028 after the midterm elections and discussion with his family.
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Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a law that would require overtime pay for work over 32 hours per week, instead of the current 40 hours. This change would increase costs for employers and could encourage more use of automation, while employees increasingly value more time off for balance and well-being.
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Sanders' proposal requires employers to pay 1.5 times the regular pay for hours worked over 32 per week, phased in over several years.
Currently, overtime pay starts after 40 hours of work in a week.
For a worker earning $25 per hour, the weekly pay would rise from $1,000 to $1,100, costing the employer about $5,000 more per year per employee.
Employers also pay extra taxes and benefits like retirement contributions, increasing overall costs.
Small businesses with 25 or 50 employees would face thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars in added costs annually under this law.
Many businesses find it hard to reduce work hours due to low unemployment and difficulty finding workers.
Some business owners may turn to automation, like AI, to offset higher labor costs.
Research shows many workers, especially younger ones, prefer more time off rather than extra pay for better life balance.
The article suggests government incentives for employers to offer more paid time off and family support benefits instead of mandatory reduced work hours.
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President Donald Trump made two social media posts about space that have drawn public attention. Some people find the posts unusual and believe they need more background information to understand them.
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President Trump posted two messages on social media about space.
The posts have caught public and media attention.
Some people think the posts are unusual or raise questions.
Experts say understanding the posts may need additional context.
Social media is a common way for President Trump to share his views.
Space policy and news have been a topic of interest during President Trump’s term.
The articles suggest the importance of background to fully understand such posts.
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President Donald Trump announced that his planned triumphal arch near Washington DC will also serve as a military complex to store equipment, including drones and sniper ammunition. He said this update is being made at the request of the US military for national security, but did not give details on when or how it will be built.
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The arch will be 250 feet tall and located near Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington DC.
It will include space to house and quickly deploy drones and snipers from the roof and plaza areas.
Large amounts of sniper ammunition will be stored in the complex.
Trump claims no other facility like this exists anywhere in the world.
The arch design includes a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue with two gold eagles and inscriptions saying "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All."
Washington DC is said to be the only one among 59 major cities and capitals without a triumphal arch, according to Trump.
Construction was expected to start this month, but details on approval and timing are unclear.
Trump has other ongoing projects to remodel parts of Washington DC, including the Oval Office and Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Lonnie G. Bunch III is retiring as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, a position he has held since 2019. During his tenure, he focused on telling truthful and sometimes difficult stories about American history, despite recent criticism and funding threats from President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Lonnie G. Bunch III became the first African American and first historian to lead the Smithsonian in 2019.
He began his career nearly 50 years ago at the National Air and Space Museum, where the Wright Brothers' first airplane is displayed.
Bunch believes museums are important storytellers that help Americans understand their history fully.
President Trump criticized the Smithsonian in 2025, accusing it of promoting a "divisive, race-centered ideology" and threatened to cut its funding.
A government report labeled the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as having exhibits made by people who do not want visitors to love the country.
Bunch said he stayed in his position partly to protect the Smithsonian and its mission amid political pressure.
He emphasized the importance of sharing both the proud and painful parts of history.
Bunch mentioned that Smithsonian staff care deeply about the country and that history is complex, with no simple answers.
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Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, recently announced that he will retire. In an extended interview, he discusses the Smithsonian’s goals and mission with reporter Mo Rocca.
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Lonnie G. Bunch III is the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
He has announced his upcoming retirement.
The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers.
Bunch talked about the mission of the Smithsonian in the interview.
The interview was conducted by Mo Rocca.
The interview is available on CBS News platforms.
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