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Thursday, September 10, 2026 4:09 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

Trump jokes about trying to "redo" huge Luka Dončić trade in Dallas speech -- President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.

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Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate -- President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.

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Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.

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Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video -- Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.

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CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country -- A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.

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Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push -- "He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.

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Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth" -- Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."

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Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One -- President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.

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National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague -- Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.

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12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate -- Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.

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Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides -- A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."

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First on CBS - Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence" Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves. 11H ago

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Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent -- The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.

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A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families -- Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.

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Stefany Shaheen, Anthony DiLorenzo win New Hampshire primaries, CBS News projects -- Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo Won their respective primaries to replace Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects. -- Sep 9

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