FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI has used artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent about six school shootings. Since he became the director, the FBI increased its use of AI technology by more than six times.
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FBI Director Kash Patel spoke about using AI to stop school shootings.
The FBI reportedly prevented around six shootings using AI.
Since Patel started as director, AI use at the FBI has increased by 605%.
Patel made these remarks in an interview on Fox News’ "Saturday in America."
AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
The FBI uses AI to help identify threats and prevent violent acts before they happen.
This marks a significant rise in technology use at the FBI to improve public safety.
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President Donald Trump's administration started building a section of the border wall in the Big Bend area of southwest Texas. This work is happening even though local leaders have opposed the project.
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The construction is on the U.S.-Mexico border in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that 30-foot wall panels are being put up.
The building started before the announcement was made public.
Local leaders in the area have expressed opposition to the wall.
The wall is part of the Trump administration’s border security plan.
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President Donald Trump announced a ban on three media outlets—Politico, CNN, and MS NOW—from accessing the White House. Journalists from these outlets confirmed they were denied entry, and the White House Correspondents’ Association asked the White House to restore their access quickly.
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President Trump banned Politico, CNN, and MS NOW from the White House.
Journalists from these outlets reported they were not allowed into White House grounds.
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) is led by Jacqui Heinrich.
The WHCA asked the White House to reverse the ban and allow access again.
The ban was announced this week, and the media reported it on Saturday.
This issue is happening as political parties prepare for the upcoming midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a leader for artificial intelligence in the U.S. government. He confirmed his administration will support AI growth and use existing laws to deal with misuse, while rejecting calls to pause AI development for stronger safety rules.
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President Trump announced forming an "AI Force" and appointing an AI tsar (leader).
He stated the U.S. will not slow down AI development or hinder the industry.
Trump sees AI as a major opportunity, potentially contributing up to 25% of the U.S. economy.
He emphasized the goal to keep the U.S. ahead of China in AI technology.
The administration plans to use current criminal and civil laws to act against harmful uses of AI.
Trump called concerns about AI dangers a “hoax” and downplayed safety fears.
Several AI experts and companies have warned about risks and suggested slowing AI development with regulation.
AI is a key topic in U.S.-China relations and will be part of President Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping.
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A government report found that the administration spent about $7 billion paying workers who were on paid leave during buyouts. This spending is raising questions about how money was used during President Trump’s time in office.
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released the report.
The report estimated $6.7 billion was spent on paying staff who were not working.
This occurred during the administration’s efforts to reduce government staff through buyouts.
Paid leave means employees were given pay while not working, often during reorganizations or layoffs.
Lawmakers are reviewing the report and questioning the efficiency of these costs.
The report focuses on the Department of Government Efficiency and its role in the buyouts.
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The city of Dearborn, Michigan, responded to a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays. The city denies these claims and says it treats all residents fairly regardless of their religion.
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A lawsuit was filed accusing Dearborn and its mayor, Abdullah Hammoud, of spending public money to celebrate Muslim holidays but not Christian or Jewish ones.
Dearborn has a majority Arab American population of over 100,000 people.
The lawsuit claims the city is hostile to Christians and Jews and that the mayor has made them feel unwelcome.
The city said it values diversity and treats all residents with fairness and respect.
Last year, Dearborn spent about $1,500 on Ramadan banners and $5,000 on a crescent-moon display but did not mark Easter or Passover similarly.
The lawsuit asks the court to rule that Dearborn violated the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
The dispute also involves a controversy over naming a street after Osama Siblani, which a local pastor criticized due to alleged connections to terrorist groups.
Dearborn’s mayor said his comments were misinterpreted and stressed the city welcomes people of all faiths.
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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has started a military outreach event called the ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas. The tour uses a biblical phrase to encourage service and comes as his public approval dropped due to frustration over the war with Iran.
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Pete Hegseth is the US Secretary of Defence.
He began the ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas.
The tour’s name references a Bible verse from Isaiah.
The purpose of the tour is to promote military service and support.
Hegseth’s public approval rating dropped to a record low of -24 points.
The drop in approval is linked to public frustration about the war with Iran.
The tour occurs amid ongoing concerns about the Iran war.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint an artificial intelligence (AI) czar and create an "AI Force" to monitor AI technology in the United States. He emphasized that AI development should continue rapidly to keep the US ahead of China, while dismissing fears about AI risks as exaggerated.
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President Trump plans to name an AI czar and form an AI Force similar to the Space Force.
He supports fast growth in AI technology without slowing down development.
Trump called fears about AI risks a “hoax” and linked them to political opponents.
He said bad behavior in AI can be managed through the criminal and civil justice systems.
Trump predicts AI could have a major impact on the US economy, contributing up to 25% of GDP.
He suggested alternative names for AI such as Superior Intelligence or Supreme Intelligence.
The announcement comes before Trump’s scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the UN General Assembly.
California’s governor is also taking action by proposing safety regulations and a possible AI “kill switch.”
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President Donald Trump announced he will create an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI czar” to help oversee and support the development of artificial intelligence in the United States. He said AI is very important for economic growth and compared this new group to the Space Force he started during his first term.
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President Trump announced plans for an “AI Force” to support the artificial intelligence industry.
He will appoint a new “AI czar” but did not give a timeline or detailed plans.
Trump described AI as the “next Industrial Revolution” essential for the U.S. economy.
Trump already had one AI czar, David Sacks, who resigned but remains an external adviser.
Several top AI leaders recently called for slowing AI development due to safety concerns.
Trump dismissed worries about AI taking over as a “hoax” and said robots will not control the world.
Trump defended AI data centers against criticism over energy use and praised their economic benefits.
The issue of AI and competition with China is expected to be important at a future summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The Victorian Labor government plans to introduce two new criminal offences to better protect victims of family violence. These laws aim to punish those who cause a person’s death through family violence or abandon a victim needing medical help. They will also increase penalties for sexual offences and improve legal protections for survivors in court.
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The government will create a new manslaughter offence for cases where a person dies by suicide due to family violence.
Another new offence will target perpetrators who abandon victims needing medical care after violence.
These changes respond to cases where victims were left without help and perpetrators were not punished.
Penalties for rape will increase from a maximum of 25 years to life imprisonment.
Maximum penalties for other serious sexual offences will increase by 5 years.
The maximum penalty for repeatedly breaching family violence orders will double from 5 to 10 years.
Sentencing for murdering a current or former partner will have a standard minimum of 30 years instead of 25.
The Evidence Act will be amended to stop lawyers from using invasive questioning on survivors and allow courts to consider patterns of sexual abuse as evidence.
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A new poll shows Ohio's governor and U.S. Senate races are very close. The poll finds Democratic candidates have a small lead of 3 points among likely voters, but people think the Republican candidates might still win.
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The poll was conducted by Bowling Green State University (BGSU).
It surveyed likely voters in Ohio.
Democratic candidates lead by 3 percentage points in both the governor and Senate races.
Despite the lead, many voters believe Republican candidates are more likely to win.
The races involve both the governor’s position and a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.
The poll reflects the current political competition as the election approaches.
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President Donald Trump announced he is creating an "AI Force" to support the fast growth of artificial intelligence in the U.S. He rejects fears that AI could be dangerous and plans to appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee AI development while relying on the justice system to handle any bad uses.
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President Trump announced the creation of an "AI Force" to promote AI development.
He called fears about AI becoming a threat to humans a hoax.
Trump compared AI to the Industrial Revolution or the internet, expecting it to greatly impact the U.S. economy.
He plans to officially appoint an "AI Czar" to manage AI policy.
In 2024, David Sacks was appointed as the White House AI & Crypto Czar but ended his role in 2026.
Some experts warn AI could be dangerous, but Trump and Sacks say AI development should continue.
AI leaders like Anthropic’s CEO have recently called for slowing down AI development due to risks.
Trump relies on the current legal system to handle any criminal activities related to AI.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to create a new "AI Force" similar to the Space Force and said he will soon appoint an AI czar. His administration aims to speed up the development of artificial intelligence with minimal regulation and will monitor harmful activities through existing legal systems.
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President Trump announced the creation of an "AI Force" modeled after the Space Force.
He plans to name a new AI czar to oversee AI development.
The government will allow AI growth without heavy regulations.
Harmful AI behavior will be addressed using current criminal and civil laws.
The White House has not provided details on the AI Force’s budget or structure.
Several leading AI industry figures have called for stronger safety rules and slower AI progress.
The AI czar role was left unfilled for six months after David Sacks resigned in March.
The announcement comes amid growing public concern about AI safety and regulation.
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California health officials warned that an unvaccinated person with measles traveled through six counties on Amtrak trains and buses, possibly exposing others. The US is experiencing a large measles outbreak, with vaccine refusal being a major cause, and states like Pennsylvania have reported many cases and deaths.
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An unvaccinated person with measles traveled through six California counties on Amtrak and thruway buses.
Counties affected include Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Joaquin.
The traveler entered California on September 10 in Los Angeles and moved through Bakersfield, Stockton, Oroville, Sacramento, and Emeryville before leaving for Denver.
People on the same trains, buses, or in stations during those times may have been exposed to measles.
The US is seeing its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, mostly due to vaccine hesitancy.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 731 measles cases this year with at least four deaths.
Pennsylvania is seeking emergency help from the CDC for the outbreak response.
The CDC recently changed how measles deaths are counted, now using data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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President Donald Trump criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for decisions on tariffs and birthright citizenship, saying these rulings have caused economic harm and changed citizenship rules. The Court struck down Trump’s tariff authority and upheld broad birthright citizenship based on the 14th Amendment, decisions that challenge two key parts of his administration’s policies.
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President Trump called the Supreme Court’s rulings on tariffs and birthright citizenship "faulty" and harmful to the U.S. economy.
In February, the Court ruled the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not allow Trump to impose global tariffs.
This decision forced the administration to stop the tariffs and pay refunds to importers.
In June, the Court upheld that children born in the U.S. to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens under the 14th Amendment.
Trump’s attempts to limit birthright citizenship and restrict birth tourism were blocked by the Court and a federal judge.
The Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship was written by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Three justices appointed by Trump (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett) were part of the majority opinions.
The administration continues to seek ways to limit birthright citizenship despite these legal setbacks.
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President Donald Trump has banned journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the White House and revoked their press passes. The news organizations say this move violates their rights to report freely and plan to defend their First Amendment protections.
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Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were stopped from entering the White House and had their press credentials taken away.
President Trump announced the ban on these three news outlets, calling their reporting “fake news.”
News organizations said their reporters were denied entry by security officers and their badges were confiscated.
The White House Correspondents’ Association said press protections do not depend on whether the president agrees with news coverage.
A 1977 court ruling says once press access is given, it cannot be taken away without strong reasons and proper notice.
This ban follows previous restrictions by Trump’s administration on media access in 2025 involving the Associated Press.
The affected news outlets plan to defend their rights to report and may challenge the ban legally.
Press freedom experts say this action raises concerns about the government restricting access to reporters.
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President Donald Trump has banned three major news outlets—CNN, Politico, and MSNBC—from entering the White House, accusing them of spreading false stories. This action follows a difficult week for Trump, including court setbacks and criticism over policies, and has led to legal challenges based on First Amendment rights.
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Trump revoked press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MSNBC reporters entering the White House.
He announced these bans on his social media platform, citing "fake news" from these outlets.
Media groups and the White House Correspondents Association have criticized the ban.
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects press freedom, making this ban legally questionable.
All three targeted news organizations plan to sue the administration over the bans.
This is not the first time the Trump administration limited media access; similar actions happened during his first term.
Previously, Trump’s administration clashed with reporters from other agencies like the Associated Press over press coverage issues.
The recent bans cover full White House grounds and affect entire news organizations, increasing the scope compared to prior restrictions on individual reporters.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned to U.S. soil for the first time in over nine months, arriving at Naval Base Guam. The ship and its crew were deployed mainly in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East regions during this time and faced challenges like low morale and supply issues.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln left San Diego on November 21, 2025, for deployment.
The carrier operated in the Indo-Pacific and later moved to the Middle East amid conflict with Iran.
The deployment lasted about 286 days at sea.
The carrier was relieved by the USS George Washington in the Middle East.
Crew members experienced low morale, internet outages, and maintenance problems during the deployment.
The ship previously made port stops in Thailand and Guam during the deployment.
Personnel received on-base liberty in Guam after arriving back on U.S. soil.
The strike group is currently conducting routine operations in the 7th Fleet area.
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President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters from entering the White House because he claimed their news coverage was false. The media outlets called the ban unconstitutional and plan to challenge it in court to restore their access.
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President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters from the White House on September 19, 2026.
The ban was announced after Trump accused these outlets of publishing "fake news" about him.
The reporters found their White House access badges stopped working, and security officials confiscated some badges at entry points.
The banned news organizations argued that the ban violates the US Constitution’s protections for press freedom.
These media outlets plan to challenge the ban in court to regain their White House access.
President Trump has a history of conflicts with mainstream media and has previously restricted press access during his first term.
The White House called the decision a response to what it described as false reporting.
Other media outlets could also be banned, although no specific ones were named by President Trump.
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President Donald Trump announced that all 50 states will take part in a program to lower drug prices in Medicaid by using prices paid by other countries. The program aims to reduce the cost of some drugs, but experts say it is unclear how much money will be saved because the details of the deals are not public.
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President Trump announced a new drug pricing program for Medicaid.
All 50 states will join this program.
The program is based on "Most Favored Nation" pricing, meaning drug prices in Medicaid will match lower prices paid in other countries.
The program is called the Medicaid "GENEROUS" model.
The government expects it to save billions of dollars on prescription drugs.
Experts say the exact savings are uncertain because the deal details have not been made public.
The plan affects prices for selected drugs, not all medications.
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