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Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended Middle East deployment that included operations against Iran. Cao's letter also addressed living conditions, food supply and mental health resources aboard the carrier amid congressional scrutiny.

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New poll reveals how Trump's low approval might affect midterms

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points on the generic ballot ahead of the 2026 midterms, with President Trump's approval at a low point and voters motivated more by opposition to him. The segment highlights Democratic advantages on the economy, immigration, and other issues.

Left 2.8

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Trump welcomes Xi for state visit with rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews

President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews, complete with red carpet, honor cordon, military flyover and Air Force band. The article notes the visit drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who characterized Xi as a dictator and accused Trump of fawning over an adversary while Americans face rising costs. It frames the warm reception as controversial and cites experts criticizing improper deference to adversaries.

Left 2.9

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OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI

The heads of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face urged the UN to adopt international AI safety and risk-evaluation standards, arguing that managing AI risks exceeds any single company's ability. A key tech advisor to President Trump rejected those calls, saying the US's competitive advantage means it should not constrain AI development with global governance structures.

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Trans athletes have ‘stolen’ nearly 2,300 gold medals from women and girls in the US: report

A conservative think tank's report claims transgender athletes have taken nearly 2,300 gold medals and over $500,000 in prize money from women and girls over four decades. The article echoes the framing that trans women have 'stolen' opportunities and highlights calls to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

Right 4.4

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Democrat Senators flee or no-show Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women's sports

A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women's sports proceeded with almost no Democratic attendance, as only two Democrats appeared and both left within the first hour without calling witnesses. The article highlights Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin dismissing the issue as a 'vendetta' and notes that polling shows most Americans oppose biological males competing in women's sports.

Right 4.9

The HillSig. 5NewsMediaPoliticsLaw

Scaramucci: Leavitt would have told Trump not to ban media outlets

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said that former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt would have advised Trump not to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House coverage, arguing the move would backfire. The article notes Trump's media ban faces legal jeopardy after a judge questioned the due process and networks backed out of the press pool in solidarity.

Left 2.0

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Chamber of Commerce, oil groups urge Trump to reject diesel export ban

Over 30 business and energy groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, urged President Trump to reject a diesel export ban, arguing it would raise costs and invite foreign retaliation. The White House denied reports of a planned 90-day ban as it faces pressure over fuel prices before the midterms.

Right 2.6

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9/23: CBS Evening News

A CBS Evening News broadcast page listing headlines including extreme weather on both coasts and a Trump meeting with China's Xi Jinping amid a media boycott. The content is navigational and headline-only with no political argument or moral valence.

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