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60 Minutes Transcript: Secret Service confronts rise in threats to protectees

October 11, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News

Boy, 13, charged with murder after man stabbed to death in Sydney’s west

Second boy, 16, also charged in relation to the stabbing death of a 30-year-old man in Mount Druitt

Trump Media Advisor Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary

Trump named Katie Zacharia to take over as the next press secretary.

Barrasso predicts Guilfoyle inquiry amid reports of White House tension

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) said on Sunday he believes U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle will be investigated following a series of reports alleging ethics violations.

Soulja Boy teases 2028 presidential run on Instagram

Rapper Soulja Boy teased a run for president in 2028, saying “the future starts with a conversation.”

Polls Come Under Scrutiny as Democrats Take the Lead in Midterm Elections

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Six senators demand Trump 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel deal

A group of Senators released a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s deal with Russia to release 800,000 tons of diesel over the next two months, demanding he “immediately reverse course.”

Businessman wanted for years for allegedly bribing Venezuelan officials finally in U.S. custody

A businessman wanted for years in the U.S. for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials in exchange for lucrative state contracts in Venezuela has been taken into custody.

Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.

Justice Department investigates TV networks as White House press-access fight escalates

The Justice Department said in a statement that it is examining whether the White House TV press pool violated the Sherman Act.

Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case

MIAMI (AP) — A businessman wanted for years in the U.S. for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials in exchange for lucrative state contracts in Venezuela has been taken into custody.

Mullin spurns martyrdom concerns from livestreamed execution

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could make him a martyr for his cause, saying those against the idea do not have to watch.