President Donald Trump announced that he will stop reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from accessing the White House. He said this ban starts immediately and that more media organizations might be added later.
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President Trump is banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico reporters from the White House.
The ban is effective immediately.
President Trump said other news outlets could also be banned in the future.
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President.
This action affects how these media groups can cover news from inside the White House.
No details were provided on why these specific outlets were chosen for the ban.
The situation was reported by CBS News.
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The White House denied MS NOW journalists entry on Saturday, following President Donald Trump’s decision to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House. The president said these outlets made “purposefully negative stories” about his administration.
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President Donald Trump banned MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House.
The reason given was that these news outlets produced negative stories about the president.
On Saturday, MS NOW journalists were denied physical access to the White House grounds.
This action came one day after the announcement of the ban.
The White House actively controls which media organizations can enter its premises.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and certain news media.
No details were given about how long the ban would last or if it applies to other media outlets.
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Patrick Clancy, the father of three children who died in Massachusetts, gave an interview to CBS 60 Minutes to share his experience and keep the memory of his children alive. His ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, is charged with their deaths but pleaded not guilty, citing postpartum psychosis as a defense. The trial ended in a mistrial after jurors could not agree on a verdict.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her children.
The children were Cora (5 years old), Dawson (3 years old), and Callan (8 months old).
Clancy pleaded not guilty, claiming postpartum psychosis affected her responsibility.
The jury deliberated for seven days but could not reach a unanimous decision, so the judge declared a mistrial.
Patrick Clancy agreed to be interviewed by CBS 60 Minutes to focus on his children’s memory amid public controversy.
The interview is set to air on CBS on Sunday.
Patrick Clancy wanted to highlight his grief and the challenge of moving forward after the tragedy.
The story has sparked many debates and online accusations involving Patrick Clancy.
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President Donald Trump wants to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and has threatened to close or demolish it if his name is not added. The Kennedy Center is a national arts complex and memorial to President Kennedy, and courts have blocked Trump from changing its name. Trump took control of the center in early 2025 and made management and programming changes that caused many people to stop attending or supporting it.
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The Kennedy Center opened in 1971 as a national arts venue and memorial for President John F. Kennedy.
President Trump wants to add his name to the center but courts have prevented this.
Trump threatened to close or demolish the center if his demands are not met.
Trump took control of the center in February 2025 and fired board members who disagreed with him.
Deborah Rutter, the previous president of the center, was replaced by Ric Grenell, who has no background in arts management.
An anti-racism and community outreach program was shut down along with its staff.
Many audiences, performers, and donors stopped supporting the center after the changes.
Critics say Trump’s actions are motivated by spite because he cannot rename the center.
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Two reporters from MS NOW were turned away from the White House after President Donald Trump said he was banning some news outlets. President Trump said he was tired of seeing what he called fake news from certain outlets, including CNN and Politico, which will also be banned.
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MS NOW staffers had their White House passes revoked and were denied entry on Saturday morning.
President Trump announced the ban on Friday, targeting MS NOW, CNN, and Politico.
The White House Correspondents' Association supports the reporters barred from coverage.
President Trump said he dislikes dishonest and fake news but did not name specific stories.
MS NOW plans to defend its First Amendment rights to protect press freedom.
Similar disputes over press access happened during President Trump’s previous term, including lawsuits involving the Associated Press and CNN.
The White House referred CBS News to President Trump’s comments for explanation.
Legal battles continue over media access to White House spaces.
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A new CDC report shows that adults with higher incomes in the U.S. eat more fresh fruits and vegetables than those with lower incomes. Cuts to food assistance programs and costly new dietary guidelines are making it harder for low-income people to afford healthy foods.
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The CDC report covers adults over 20 years old from 2021 to 2023.
Over 90% of Americans ate some vegetable daily, and about 70% ate some fruit daily.
Higher income adults are more likely to eat vegetables like dark greens and fruits such as berries and citrus.
Adults earning less than 130% of the federal poverty level ($20,748 for one person) eat less fruit (56%) than those earning 350% of poverty level ($55,860) at 76%.
Food assistance program enrollment has dropped due to Republican-led changes that include work requirements and state cost-sharing.
New U.S. dietary guidelines led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommend foods that cost more, such as fresh produce and animal protein.
The average food assistance benefit provides about $3 per person per day, while recommended diets cost about $15.82 per day.
Experts warn that cuts to food benefits could increase food insecurity, especially among children and low-income families.
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The Trump administration has introduced a new policy that targets foreign journalists by enforcing strict visa rules. This approach resembles tactics used by countries like Russia, China, and Iran, where governments control and limit journalists who report critically about them.
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The Trump administration created a new policy focused on foreign journalists.
The policy enforces strict visa compliance rules for these journalists.
It aims to punish media outlets and journalists who report negatively about the government.
Similar policies are used in Russia, China, and Iran to control the press.
The policy impacts how foreign journalists can work and stay in the U.S.
There are concerns this may limit press freedom for foreign reporters.
The move highlights tensions between the U.S. government and some parts of the media.
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Jenny Trefzger was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 23 after a colonoscopy and experienced multiple health issues earlier in life that were misdiagnosed. After surgery and chemotherapy, she was declared cancer-free but later woke up blind in one eye due to a blocked artery, which led to the discovery that her cancer had returned and spread to her lungs.
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Jenny was diagnosed with colon cancer following a colonoscopy prompted by abnormal blood tests during hormone replacement therapy monitoring.
Her early symptoms, like rectal bleeding and back pain, were initially misdiagnosed as less serious conditions.
She had surgery removing a large tumor and part of her colon, followed by 12 rounds of chemotherapy.
After treatment, she was declared to have no evidence of cancer.
Two years later, after facial surgery, she suddenly lost vision in her left eye from a blocked blood vessel.
Scans revealed her cancer had returned and spread to both lungs, now classified as Stage IV.
She received further chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and lung surgeries and has been cancer-free since September 2021.
Jenny shares her story to offer hope to others facing cancer, showing survival is possible even with difficult diagnoses.
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President Donald Trump has banned some journalists from entering the White House. The article also covers how Apple started its own retail stores and includes a segment about Tex-Mex barbecue.
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President Donald Trump has restricted access for certain journalists at the White House.
Apple developed its own retail stores to sell its products directly to customers.
The show "The Dish" features a story about Tex-Mex barbecue.
The content is presented by CBS News on a Saturday morning.
The article encourages viewers to watch CBS News through various platforms like the CBS News app, Chrome, and Safari browsers.
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New construction has started on a 47.3-mile section of the border wall in West Texas, called the Big Bend 1 project. This work is part of President Donald Trump’s plan to expand physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite legal challenges and opposition from some landowners.
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The Big Bend 1 project began installing new wall panels in Hudspeth County on September 15.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports completing 232.4 miles of border infrastructure since January 2025.
The Smart Wall program uses $46.5 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for barriers, technology, and patrol roads.
The Big Bend area has rugged land and private property, making continuous fencing difficult.
CBP plans about 175 miles of primary barrier across three West Texas counties.
Some landowners are opposing the build, challenging government use of eminent domain and environmental waivers.
The Smart Wall includes cameras, sensors, lighting, patrol roads, and technology-only coverage.
A coalition of landowners recently filed a federal lawsuit trying to stop border wall projects in the region.
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A man named Brian Hinck lost his daughter, Ashleigh Boyd, in a car crash in Kansas and his son-in-law, sports reporter Adan Manzano, died after being drugged in New Orleans. Their granddaughter Eleanor is now being raised by Hinck and his wife, who try to protect her from the legal details surrounding these deaths.
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Ashleigh Boyd, an elementary school teacher, died in a head-on crash in Topeka, Kansas, on April 11, 2024.
The driver, Todd W Armstrong, was charged with vehicular homicide but the charge is a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail.
Armstrong’s drug test results were removed from evidence in the trial.
Adan Manzano, a Telemundo sports reporter, died in February 2025 after being drugged with alcohol and Xanax in New Orleans.
Three people were convicted in connection with Manzano’s death: Danette Colbert guilty of negligent homicide and racketeering, Rickey White also guilty of racketeering.
Christian Anderson testified against Colbert and White and pleaded guilty to lesser charges, receiving six years in prison.
Hinck and his wife are raising their granddaughter Eleanor and try not to discuss the tragedies with her.
The trials have challenged Hinck’s faith in parts of the justice system.
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Hispanic voters who helped re-elect President Trump in 2024 are unhappy with his second-term policies on the economy and immigration. Recent polls show many of these voters prefer Democrats to lead Congress in upcoming elections, mainly due to concerns about cost of living and immigration enforcement.
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Over 65% of Hispanic voters are unhappy with President Trump’s job performance.
About 78% would like the Democratic party to control Congress.
Main concerns for Hispanic voters are the cost of living, immigration enforcement, and wages.
Despite their dissatisfaction, Hispanic voters do not show strong support for Democrats but are frustrated with Trump.
Polls indicate around 63% of Hispanic voters plan to support Democratic candidates in Congress.
Inflation and rising gas and grocery prices have contributed to voter discontent.
The Trump administration’s use of federal agents in Latino communities for immigration enforcement has caused accusations of racial profiling.
Only a small percentage of Hispanic voters prioritize border security and immigration enforcement over economic issues.
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President Trump and some allies have promoted having more babies in the United States. However, a recent investigation shows that pregnant immigrant women in ICE detention are not getting proper prenatal care, and many miscarriages have gone unrecorded. Meanwhile, there is growing concern about the surveillance and criminalization of pregnancy-related issues after changes to abortion laws.
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President Trump has publicly said he wants more babies born in the U.S.
JD Vance, a Trump administration official, also supports having more children and pronatalist policies.
Elon Musk has expressed a desire to have many children, but at least one of his children has criticized him.
ICE arrested a record number of pregnant women and teens and failed to provide adequate prenatal healthcare.
ICE stopped tracking miscarriage data after October 2025, making the current number of miscarriages in detention unknown.
Pregnant immigrant women in ICE custody have worn location-tracking devices even while giving birth.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, many states increased abortion reporting, raising fears that data might be used to criminalize abortion and pregnancy losses.
More than 400 people were charged with pregnancy-related crimes in 16 states within two years after Roe was overturned.
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The United States has seen a rise in family killings where a person kills four or more family members, often followed by suicide. Experts link this increase to easy access to guns, family conflicts, and financial problems, highlighting strong gun presence as a major factor.
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Family annihilation, or familicide, happens when someone kills four or more family members and often themselves.
These attacks have increased this year, with at least 17 cases compared to six last year.
Common triggers include family disputes, divorce, financial stress, and estrangement.
Easy access to guns in the U.S. raises the risk of impulsive family violence.
Studies show victims of domestic abuse with a gun present are five times more likely to be killed.
The U.S. has more guns than people, unlike many other developed countries with stricter gun laws.
Examples include a Texas case where four adults were killed and a Montana case where eight relatives died.
Experts say familicide is rare but preventable through gun regulation and addressing family conflicts.
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More than 30 candidates with experience in labor unions are running for seats in the US Congress in the 2024 elections, mostly as Democrats. These candidates emphasize issues important to working-class voters and are seen as likely to win key races, helping to rebuild support for the Democratic Party among labor groups.
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Over 30 candidates for the House and Senate have backgrounds as union members or representatives.
Most of these candidates are Democrats, with some independents.
Union candidates focus on affordability and worker-related issues in their campaigns.
Studies show working-class voters prefer candidates with working-class jobs by about 6 percentage points.
Union candidates talk about pro-worker topics 159% more than non-union candidates.
Only 8-14% of Democratic and 5-8% of Republican congressional candidates have working-class backgrounds.
Gallup polls show 68% of Americans approved labor unions in 2025, despite union membership falling to 10%.
President Donald Trump resigned from the Screen Actors Guild union in 2021 and did not attract most union voters in 2024.
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Firefighters across the U.S. are facing big challenges due to a shortage of staff and equipment during a record wildfire season. Cuts to the U.S. Forest Service workforce, including essential support and management staff, have made it harder to fight large and frequent wildfires.
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In Spokane, Washington, firefighters had very few people and trucks to fight a large wildfire that destroyed many homes.
This wildfire, called the Spokane Complex Fire, burned over 10,000 acres and destroyed about 900 buildings.
Firefighters say wildfires are now bigger and happen more often than before.
The U.S. Forest Service, which employs many wildland firefighters, lost about 6,000 workers last year, roughly 16% of its staff.
Many of the lost employees were support staff who handle important tasks like arranging equipment and water supply during fires.
The cuts followed years of people leaving for better pay and work conditions elsewhere.
Mid-level Forest Service managers and key firefighting roles are also missing, causing further strain.
Firefighters describe the current situation as "running thin" and having to move resources around without enough backup.
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Republicans are spending a lot of money on TV ads during big football games to reach male voters, who are important for President Trump's 2024 support. They are focusing on football because their approval ratings among men, especially young men, have dropped recently. Democrats are also advertising during football games but at a smaller scale.
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Republicans ran 5,546 TV ads during recent NFL and college football games, nearly 12 times more than Democrats.
The Senate Leadership Fund spent $2 million on ads during the Texas-Ohio State game, watched by 14 million people.
In Michigan, Republicans placed ads in bars and targeted the Senate race ads after Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized football.
Conservative group Turning Point USA is running a college campus tour on football Saturdays to encourage voting.
Several Republican candidates highlight their football connections during campaigns to attract voters.
The White House posted football-themed social media content featuring President Trump.
Past ads during football games helped President Trump gain more votes from men under 50 between 2020 and 2024.
Democrats continue to advertise during football games but spend less money on these ads compared to Republicans.
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A fundraiser for Michael Desronvil, the only juror who voted to convict Lindsay Clancy in a high-profile Massachusetts murder trial, has raised over $300,000. Clancy was charged with killing her three children, but the jury could not agree on a verdict, leading to a mistrial.
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Michael Desronvil was the lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy.
Lindsay Clancy faced three first-degree murder charges for the deaths of her children.
Clancy’s defense was that postpartum psychosis made her not responsible for the deaths.
The jury spent seven days deliberating but did not reach a unanimous decision.
The judge declared the trial a mistrial because of the hung jury.
The fundraiser for Desronvil is hosted on GiveSendGo, a crowdfunding platform.
Over $329,000 has been raised from a goal of $350,000.
GiveSendGo confirmed Desronvil’s identity and involvement in the fundraiser.
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More Black women are choosing to become single mothers by choice, using methods like IVF, sperm donation, and adoption. These women often face unique challenges, including limited access to Black and brown sperm donors and experiences of discrimination in healthcare, but find support through community groups.
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Chamise Alston, a Black woman from Maryland, became a single mom through IVF by selecting a sperm donor.
Single mothers by choice (SMBC) are usually financially stable, educated women in their late 30s.
Black SMBCs face extra challenges such as fewer Black/brown sperm donors and discrimination from hospital staff.
Many Black single moms build strong support networks including family, friends, and groups like Mocha Moms Inc and Single Mothers by Choice.
Jennifer Cruz, an Afro-Latina educator and board member of Single Mothers by Choice, encourages women of color to pursue solo motherhood.
Single Mothers by Choice is a national organization with roughly 15,000 Facebook followers and local meetups.
Women who choose this path say they do not need a partner to create a loving family.
These women are changing how society views single motherhood by choice, especially among Black women.
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The US Air Force has confirmed it has deployed weapons in space but has not shared details about the types of weapons or their purpose. President Trump has increased focus on space militarization, including creating the Space Force and planning to expand its personnel and training facilities.
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The US Air Force announced it has deployed some kind of weapons in space.
Details about the weapons and their use have not been disclosed to the public.
The announcement aims to deter threats from Russia and China, who also have space military ambitions.
President Trump established the US Space Force, a new military branch focused on space.
Last month, Trump signed an order to create the US Space Academy for training Space Force personnel.
The military plans to recruit 10,000 new Space Force members over the next five years.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized preparing the military to operate in space.
The announcement reflects a growing military role in US space policy.
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