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Exclusive - Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says - In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News. 8H ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - Tehran threatens U.S. after strikes on tankers - Iran is threatening retaliation after U.S. airstrikes sank three ships in the Gulf. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. 24M ago - 3:52

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Hawaii residents prepare for Hurricane Lowell -- Hurricane Lowell has turned northward and is expected to pass close to Hawaii overnight Monday into Tuesday, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Kauai.

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NTSB gives update on deadly Amazon plane crash -- The National Transportation Safety Board held a news conference on Monday, one day after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway and crashed at Miami International Airport. Officials said they recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, but the cause remains unknown.

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Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections -- U.S. efforts to advance plans​ to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.

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Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority -- Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.

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Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate -- The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.

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GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations -- House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name." -- Sep 6

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Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order. -- Sep 6

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Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation -- Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan. -- Sep 6

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Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026. -- Sep 6

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Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026. -- Sep 6

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Transcript: Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026. -- Sep 6

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Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026. -- Sep 6

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Transcript: Rep. Lisa McClain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026. -- Sep 6

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Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight -- The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.

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Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas -- Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests. -- Sep 5

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Mexican Day Parade postponed over ICE surge -- For more than three decades, the Mexican Day parade in Passaic has been one of New Jersey's largest celebrations of Mexican culture. But this year, a surge in ICE arrests has prompted organizers to postpone the event indefinitely. CBS News New York reporter Nick Caloway has the details.

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Ranchers struggle with small herds, higher costs -- Beef prices are hitting record highs, and America's cattle supply is shrinking. Ranchers are dealing with drought, high costs and smaller herds. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee is in Wyoming with more.

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