Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that decisions about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s future depend on President Donald Trump. Blanche praised Pirro’s work but left the final decision to the president.
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Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Blanche was once President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Blanche said Pirro is doing a great job.
President Trump has not yet decided on Pirro’s future.
Blanche deferred questions about Pirro’s future to President Trump.
The comments came a day after President Trump’s statement about not making a determination.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, overcoming significant outside spending and beating Rep. Haley Stevens. Now, El-Sayed faces the challenge of uniting different voter groups to win against Republican Mike Rogers in the November general election.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on August 5, 2026.
He focused on issues like affordability, healthcare, and reducing corporate influence.
El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, who was supported by the party establishment.
He aims to build a broad coalition beyond primary voters, including independents and some Republicans.
El-Sayed received endorsements from his former rival Stevens and retiring Senator Gary Peters.
Michigan is a key battleground state where Democrats need to win to secure Senate control.
El-Sayed plans to unite progressives, young voters, Arab American voters, Black voters, and others.
The general election will test El-Sayed’s ability to bring together different groups and win the Senate seat.
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A recent poll shows Texas Governor Greg Abbott leading Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa by 6 points in the race for governor. The election is about three months away, and this contest could be one of the closest in Texas history, with Democrats trying to win the governor’s seat for the first time in over 30 years.
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Greg Abbott is the current Republican governor of Texas seeking a fourth term.
Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, is running to become the first Democratic governor in Texas since 1990.
The poll surveyed 1,200 likely voters in late July, showing Abbott at 49% and Hinojosa at 43%.
About 5% of voters are undecided, and another 3% support a Libertarian candidate.
Abbott has a 48% favorable and 51% unfavorable rating; Hinojosa has a 37% favorable and 28% unfavorable rating.
Almost all voters know Abbott well, but only 65% know enough about Hinojosa to form an opinion.
Abbott leads most white voters and men, while Hinojosa leads Latino, Black voters, and women.
Experts note that Abbott faces challenges due to changing political dynamics and Hinojosa’s lower name recognition.
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The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making her the agency’s first full-time political leader in nearly a year. Schwartz is a doctor who worked in the Department of Health and Human Services during President Trump’s first term and now faces challenges rebuilding trust and managing the agency.
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The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz by a vote of 51-44.
Only one Democrat, Senator Tim Kaine, voted for Schwartz, along with all Republicans present.
Schwartz previously worked at the Department of Health and Human Services under President Trump’s first administration.
During her confirmation hearing, Schwartz promised to rebuild trust in the CDC but was unclear about reporting unscientific policies.
Schwartz is the third nominee for CDC director during the current administration. The previous nominee, Susan Monarez, was fired after less than a month.
Schwartz was the former deputy surgeon general and is seen as less politically divisive.
The CDC has struggled with morale and staffing due to nearly a year without a permanent political leader.
Another nominee, Sean Kaufman, is expected to be confirmed for a health department role but faced questions about past anti-vaccine statements.
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The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by a 51-44 vote. She will replace Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has been acting director since February, making her the first permanent CDC director in about a year.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 2026, with a 51-44 vote.
She was nominated by President Donald Trump in April 2026.
Schwartz will replace Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the acting CDC director since February 2026.
She is the first permanent CDC director in roughly one year.
Schwartz holds a medical degree from Brown University.
She served in the U.S. Navy until 2005.
Schwartz worked in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and was the Coast Guard Chief Medical Officer.
She was Deputy Surgeon General from 2019 to early 2021 during the first Trump administration.
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At Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the family’s former nanny testified that Clancy appeared to be a loving mother despite struggling with postpartum mental health issues. Clancy is charged with killing her three children in 2023, with her defense saying she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors argue she acted intentionally.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in January 2023.
The children were aged from 8 months to 5 years.
Elaine Rossi, the former nanny, testified that Clancy seemed like a loving and caring mother.
Clancy experienced significant weight loss, insomnia, and mental health problems after childbirth.
Clancy is accused of suffering from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness affecting some women after birth.
The nanny did not believe Clancy was a danger to her kids or herself during her time with the family.
Clancy is a former labor and delivery nurse.
Prescription medicine bottles related to Clancy’s mental health were found in the house.
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The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with a 51-44 vote. She becomes the first permanent leader of the agency in almost a year during a time of low staff morale and political challenges.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the Senate on July 15, 2026, as CDC director.
Schwartz is the 22nd leader of the CDC based in Atlanta.
She holds both medical and law degrees and has experience as deputy surgeon general and with the U.S. Coast Guard.
The CDC has lost over 3,000 employees, about a quarter of its workforce, mostly due to layoffs and resignations.
The agency has faced low morale and instability with many temporary leaders.
Schwartz's nomination was questioned by some senators about her willingness to oppose health orders they saw as unscientific.
She was President Donald Trump’s choice, not health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for anti-vaccine views.
Schwartz is the third nominee for CDC director in 18 months after previous nominees faced cancellations or removal.
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Washington state is preparing for weather that could make wildfires worse near Spokane. Officials worry that stronger winds will make it harder for firefighters to control the fires.
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Fires are burning in the Spokane area of Washington state.
Weather conditions are expected to worsen, especially with stronger winds.
Officials fear these winds could spread the fires more quickly.
Firefighters may have increased difficulty containing the fires.
The situation is serious enough for the state to prepare for potential catastrophic fires.
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President Donald Trump said there has been a lot of progress in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. He suggested that a deal between Iran and Oman might be announced soon.
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President Trump spoke about progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important channel for shipping oil worldwide.
Iran and Oman are involved in ongoing discussions about the Strait.
A potential agreement could be announced as early as Wednesday.
CBS News reporter Natalie Brand provided the details of the talks.
The talks aim to improve security and access through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait has been a point of tension in international relations due to its strategic importance.
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The Senate has approved Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the first time in nearly a year that the CDC will have an official leader.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday.
The vote was 51 in favor and 44 against, mostly along party lines.
Senator Tim Kaine was the only Democrat who voted against her confirmation.
The CDC has been without an official director for almost a year.
Dr. Schwartz will now lead the CDC, a key U.S. public health agency.
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A recent study found links between a person's birth order and their risk of developing certain diseases. However, the study did not include families without insurance or those on Medicaid, which may affect the results.
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The study looked at how birth order relates to disease risk.
People born first, second, third, etc., may have different chances of getting some illnesses.
Families without health insurance were not part of the study.
Families on Medicaid, a government health program, were also excluded.
Because of these exclusions, the study’s results might not represent everyone equally.
The study suggests birth order could be an important factor in health research.
More inclusive research is needed to confirm these findings across all groups.
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Representative Max Miller plans to continue his campaign for re-election in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District despite allegations of domestic abuse made by his former wife. The Ohio Republican Party faces a deadline soon to replace Miller on the ballot if he decides to withdraw, with multiple candidates being considered as possible replacements.
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Max Miller is seeking a third term in Congress amid allegations of domestic violence, which he denies.
Miller’s former wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of abuse and threatening her with a gun.
Senator Bernie Moreno, Emily’s father, has urged Miller to drop out of the race.
Ohio election rules require a candidate to withdraw by a certain date (August 10) to avoid a special primary for replacements.
County Republican party leaders would select a replacement candidate if Miller withdraws.
Polls show Miller trailing Democratic opponent Brian Poindexter, with some voters undecided.
The district voted for President Donald Trump by 11 points in 2024 but Republicans now have reduced chances of winning this seat.
Miller shared private images of his young daughter on social media, which raised serious concerns and calls for his resignation.
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A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to delay student loan debt relief for people who said their schools cheated them. As a result, the Education Department will cancel about $11 billion in federal student loans for over 170,000 borrowers.
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The court ruling happened on July 17.
The case involves a class-action lawsuit that has lasted several years.
The lawsuit focuses on borrowers who said they were defrauded by their schools.
The Trump administration tried to delay student loan debt relief for these borrowers.
The court rejected that delay attempt.
The Education Department will erase $11 billion in federal student loan debt.
More than 170,000 borrowers will have their loans canceled due to this ruling.
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Iran and Oman have agreed on the exact geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. They are finalizing a joint announcement, but some details still need to be agreed upon, and third-party interference could affect progress.
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Iran and Oman agreed on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
A joint announcement is being prepared, pending no interference from other parties.
The agreement alone does not guarantee security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The deal would give Iran partial control over ships entering the Gulf through the strait.
This move could be a step toward a larger ceasefire agreement involving the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump has mentioned a possible peace deal announcement soon, but details remain unsettled.
The Strait of Hormuz was neutral before joint US-Israeli strikes in February led to regional tensions.
Negotiations between Iran and Oman are described as professional and progressing well.
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Russia launched a large attack on Ukraine using 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles. While many drones were stopped, Ukraine’s weakened air defenses could not stop many missiles, causing deaths and damage near Kyiv.
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Russia fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles at Ukraine.
Ukrainian defenses intercepted many drones but missed many missiles.
The attack resulted in 21 deaths and many injuries.
Anastasiia Dudley’s home near Kyiv was heavily damaged.
Residents described the night as very frightening.
Kyiv’s air defenses are weakened, making it harder to stop attacks.
The event shows ongoing conflict and impact on civilians in Ukraine.
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Five states held primary elections on Tuesday, including an important Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The elections were part of the process to choose candidates for the upcoming general elections.
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Five states had primary elections on Tuesday.
A significant Democratic Senate race was between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
Primary elections help select party candidates for the general election.
The results will influence who represents each party in future elections.
These elections are important for deciding political leadership at different government levels.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan by narrowly beating Rep. Haley Stevens. He will face former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate.
He defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, who was backed by party leaders.
This primary win shows Democratic voters favoring change from established politicians.
El-Sayed will compete against Mike Rogers, a former Republican representative.
The Democratic party faces some internal divisions after this competitive primary.
This election is important for Michigan, a key battleground state.
The result reflects shifting attitudes among Democratic primary voters compared to past years.
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The article reviews Jane Schoenbrun’s film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," which mixes classic slasher film elements with a fresh, personal story from the filmmaker. The movie features a young director trying to reboot a controversial horror series and explores themes of identity and creativity.
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"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" is directed by Jane Schoenbrun.
The film is a mix of horror slasher tropes with a personal, queer perspective.
The story centers on Kris, a young director rebooting a 1980s horror franchise.
Kris wants to bring back the original final girl, played by Gillian Anderson.
The original horror series is known for being transphobic, which creates irony since Kris is queer.
The killer in the movie is a trans character who returns from the dead to kill campers.
The film reflects the struggles and humor of the director’s own experiences as a trans filmmaker.
The soundtrack includes the 1996 Counting Crows song “A Long December,” which plays a key emotional role.
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Perez Hilton appeared in distress during a live video on TikTok, which led viewers to call emergency services. Authorities responded and took him to a hospital, highlighting how social media now blurs the line between private crises and public entertainment.
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Perez Hilton was seen alone and bloodied on a TikTok Live video where he seemed to harm himself.
Viewers called emergency services after watching his video.
Miami-Dade deputies found Hilton at home and helped de-escalate the situation before taking him to a hospital.
Social media platforms now mix private moments with public content, making crises visible to many people instantly.
Algorithms on platforms like TikTok show users content based on their viewing habits, sometimes including disturbing or unwanted videos.
Early social media required users to choose what they saw, but current apps automatically suggest videos, affecting how people experience and react to content.
This situation reflects changes in how social media influences people’s attention and emotional responses.
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The article discusses the debate over making daylight saving time permanent in the United States. It focuses on whether keeping clocks ahead year-round actually helps save energy, based on studies that have looked into this question.
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The U.S. is scheduled to switch back to standard time in about three months.
There is a push to pass a law that would stop the clocks from changing each year.
President Donald Trump supports the idea of permanent daylight saving time.
Researchers have studied if permanent daylight saving time saves energy.
Results from these studies have been mixed or unclear about energy savings.
Some believe permanent daylight saving time could affect daily routines and safety.
The decision involves balancing energy use against other impacts like health and traffic safety.
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