CBS News presents a special program called "The Uplift: The American Dream" to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. The show features American stories, including one about the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who became a Catholic priest.
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CBS News is airing a special called "The Uplift: The American Dream."
The program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It highlights stories about American heroes and common pastimes.
One story features the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
The founder made a big life change to become a Catholic priest.
The special aims to showcase inspiring American stories.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed the country’s top army commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, shortly after firing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Syrskyi was replaced by Mykhailo Drapatyi, a general known for his frontline experience.
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President Zelensky fired commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on July 21, 2026.
This happened days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was also removed from his position.
Fedorov was popular for reforming the military and fighting corruption.
Syrskyi is viewed by many as a traditional commander, hesitant to make big changes.
Zelensky thanked Syrskyi for defending Kyiv at the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Mykhailo Drapatyi, a battle-experienced general, replaced Syrskyi as commander-in-chief.
The leadership changes caused protests across Ukraine.
Zelensky said all decisions would be officially finalized the next day.
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Most of President Trump's Cabinet will start using TikTok, after the Justice Department said the app is now safe for federal workers because it is owned by a U.S.-approved company. This is a change from the earlier position that TikTok was a security risk due to its connection to China.
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President Trump's Cabinet members will launch TikTok accounts on Tuesday.
The Justice Department recently said it is safe for federal employees to use TikTok.
Earlier, the Trump administration considered TikTok a national security threat because it was owned by China's ByteDance.
The 2022 No TikTok on Government Devices Act banned TikTok on government phones.
The Department of Justice now says the law does not apply after TikTok's ownership shifted to a U.S.-controlled company.
Cabinet members joining TikTok shows it is now seen as an acceptable way for the government to communicate.
President Trump has been using TikTok since 2024 and has received hundreds of millions of views on some videos.
The administration views TikTok as a key platform to reach young voters.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee has approved Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. intelligence agencies, by a 9-8 party-line vote. Some Democrats initially supported Clayton but opposed him after his hearing, where he avoided directly stating that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. The nomination now moves to a full Senate vote.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination.
Clayton was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. intelligence agencies.
Clayton is currently a U.S. attorney and former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
During his confirmation hearing, Clayton said the 2020 election was “certified” but did not explicitly say Biden won.
All Democrats on the committee voted against advancing Clayton after the hearing.
Democrats are unlikely to speed up the Senate vote because of concerns about Clayton’s hearing performance.
Clayton did not address concerns about the current interim intelligence director, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience.
Republican senators praised Clayton’s record of integrity and government experience.
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House Republicans plan to vote on a bill to fund the federal government through December 4, aiming to prevent a possible government shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill maintains current spending levels and includes provisions related to defense, farm aid, and parts of President Donald Trump’s election reform efforts, but Democrats expect to oppose it.
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House Republicans want to pass a stopgap funding bill months ahead of the fiscal year deadline to avoid a government shutdown.
The bill would fund the government through December 4 at current spending levels.
The package includes $95 billion for defense, aid to farmers, and parts of President Trump’s election overhaul plan.
Speaker Mike Johnson is challenging Democrats to oppose the bill, warning they would be blamed if a shutdown occurs.
Democrats criticize the bill for lack of bipartisan negotiation and want to delay approval to get more complete information.
The House will be in session for only 16 more days before the funding deadline.
Republicans want to prevent a repeat of recent long government shutdowns.
Democrats plan to largely oppose the stopgap funding measure.
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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actor known for her role in two Godzilla movies, died in a car crash in Maryland. The crash happened early in the morning, and speed is believed to have played a role.
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Kaylee Hottle was a deaf actress who starred as Jia in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and its sequel.
She died in a car accident in Ijamsville, Maryland, before 3 a.m.
She was one of two passengers; the driver survived with minor injuries.
The crash is being investigated, with excessive speed likely a factor.
Hottle used American Sign Language (ASL) and came from a deaf family.
Her co-stars and school community expressed sadness and offered support.
She had roles in TV and was set to appear in an upcoming film called “What Doesn’t Kill Us.”
The Texas School for the Deaf announced counseling services for those affected by her death.
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The White House has approved an ethics part of a bill that aims to regulate cryptocurrency. The bill, called the Clarity Act, is under consideration in the Senate, but it is not yet clear what the ethics provision includes or if Democrats will support the bill.
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The White House supports an ethics provision in a cryptocurrency regulation bill.
The bill is named the Clarity Act.
The legislation is currently being reviewed in the Senate.
Details of the ethics provision have not been publicly shared.
The Trump administration backs the bill.
It is uncertain if Democrats will agree with the bill.
The bill aims to regulate cryptocurrency activities.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Senate Republicans will keep any budget plan passed by the House as a backup. This is to help avoid a government shutdown at the end of September. The Senate Republicans will not take immediate action on the budget plan.
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Senate Majority Leader is John Thune from South Dakota.
Senate Republicans will "hold" any budget plan passed by the House.
The budget plan is called a budget reconciliation framework.
This plan will be used as a backup to stop a government shutdown.
The expected deadline for avoiding the shutdown is the end of September.
Senate Republicans will not act on the budget plan right away.
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A US judge has temporarily stopped President Donald Trump’s administration from taking away work permits from many asylum seekers and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This pause will last while the court reviews a lawsuit challenging new immigration rules that were introduced without public input.
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The judge blocked the policy that would have revoked work permits for tens of thousands of asylum seekers and TPS holders.
The case was brought by immigrant rights groups and labor unions, represented by Democracy Forward.
New rules include paying an annual asylum fee and ending a 30-day limit for processing initial asylum work permit applications.
The lawsuit says the new policies were made without public consultation, which is required by law.
TPS protects people from countries affected by crises, such as El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine, allowing them to live and work legally in the US temporarily.
The judge’s order prevents asylum seekers and TPS holders from losing work permits until at least August 5, when a longer decision will be made.
The rules are part of a larger tax and spending law approved by Congress in July 2025.
The Trump administration aims to end TPS protections for people from over a dozen countries as part of its immigration policy.
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A tunnel collapsed at a hydropower project in northeast India after a suspected gas explosion. At least 10 people died, and 17 others, including rescuers, are still trapped inside.
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The incident happened at a hydropower project in northeast India.
A tunnel collapsed due to a suspected gas explosion.
At least 10 people died as a result.
17 people, including rescuers, remain trapped inside the tunnel.
Toxic gases are making rescue efforts difficult.
Authorities are working to reach the trapped individuals.
The cause of the gas explosion is still being investigated.
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Senator Andy Kim has proposed the MediKids Act, a plan to provide universal health insurance for every child in the United States from birth to age 26. The plan would be fully paid for by the federal government, and families could choose to keep private insurance instead if they prefer.
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The MediKids Act would automatically enroll every U.S. child in a government-funded health program.
Coverage would last from birth until the child turns 26 years old.
Families could opt out if they want to keep private health insurance.
The program would cover preventive and other healthcare services regardless of family income.
About 4.5 million American children currently lack health insurance.
The bill has three Senate Democratic co-sponsors: Cory Booker, Tammy Duckworth, and Alex Padilla.
The proposal is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled Congress or get support from President Donald Trump at this time.
The plan aims to reduce financial stress for families and improve consistent healthcare access for children.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that Republicans would welcome Senator John Fetterman if he leaves the Democratic Party. This possibility comes because of rising tensions over views on Israel among progressive Democrats.
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John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
Fetterman is reportedly unhappy with some progressive Democrats' attitudes toward Israel.
Thune said Republicans would be open to Fetterman joining their Senate group.
This statement was made during an interview on Tuesday.
There is no confirmation that Fetterman plans to switch parties yet.
The offer shows potential shifts in party alignments based on foreign policy views.
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Christopher Nolan’s new movie, "The Odyssey," is the first full-length film made completely using 70mm IMAX cameras. These cameras capture very high-quality and detailed images for a big, clear film experience.
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"The Odyssey" is a feature-length movie shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras.
It is the first film in history to use only 70mm IMAX cameras for the whole production.
70mm IMAX cameras provide a much larger film format than standard cameras, leading to sharper visuals.
Jay Holben, a technical editor for American Cinematographer, discussed the film’s camera technology.
The movie aims to offer an immersive viewing experience due to the advanced camera technology.
CBS News covered the story and featured interviews related to the film's production.
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President Donald Trump announced new 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, saying Canada depends on the US to survive. The tariffs will start in 30 days and cover products like cars, wine, and hockey sticks, leading both countries to plan further talks.
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The US government will impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports starting next month.
President Trump said Canada cannot survive without the US.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is united and plans to negotiate with the US soon.
The tariffs target items including cars, alcohol, dairy, wine, hockey sticks, and cement.
Some goods affected were previously protected by the USMCA trade agreement.
The White House claims Canada treated US products unfairly, leading to the tariffs.
President Trump said the tariffs are not related to Canadian wildfires, though he criticized Canada’s wildfire response separately.
The US is considering wildfire-related costs as a different issue from the tariffs.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed ending a rule that requires large employers to report the racial and gender makeup of their workers each year. The proposal, supported by the Republican majority on the commission, will be open for public comments and a hearing before it can become final.
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The EEOC is the main agency enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the US.
The current rule requires companies with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more workers, to submit data on race and gender in their workforce.
This data collection is called EEO-1 and covers about 73,000 employers and 50 million workers.
The EEOC says the rule is costly for employers (estimated $275 million) compared to the $4 million cost to the agency.
The commission claims the rule conflicts with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination but is meant to be "colorblind."
The EEOC chair, Andrea Lucas, argues that collecting data without specific complaints may hurt enforcement and raises legal concerns.
Critics say this reasoning is incorrect and that data collection helps identify discrimination patterns.
The proposal aligns with policy ideas from the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a conservative plan supported by President Donald Trump.
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Mediators from countries like Qatar and Egypt are trying to stop the growing conflict between the United States and Iran by proposing a 10-day pause in fighting and reopening the important shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have continued military attacks recently, and it is uncertain if diplomacy can prevent further escalation.
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Regional mediators have presented a plan to the US and Iran to pause fighting for 10 days.
The plan aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global oil and gas.
The US and Iran have recently expanded attacks beyond military targets to include civilian infrastructure.
President Donald Trump has promised that Iran will "pay" after US troop deaths.
The fighting began on February 28, triggered by Israeli and US strikes on Iran.
The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in April to reduce hostilities, but both accuse each other of breaking it.
Previous talks to ease tensions broke down, partly because the MoU was vague and open to different interpretations.
The proposal includes ideas for managing shipping fees, possibly involving international organizations or allowing Iran to charge fees for maritime security.
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State election officials from both parties are preparing for possible federal interference in the upcoming November midterm elections. They are treating this as a new risk alongside traditional election challenges like weather and technical issues.
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State officials are planning for potential federal government impacts on how they run elections.
Minnesota’s Secretary of State, Steve Simon, mentioned this new risk during a national conference of election officials.
The federal government has sought personal voter data and discussed mail-in voting, which some states see as influencing their control over elections.
The White House says it aims to work with states to fix election vulnerabilities and remove ineligible voters.
President Donald Trump released documents claiming U.S. elections have security weaknesses, though these claims lack strong evidence.
Trump’s speech occurred after the administration removed all remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission.
Some state officials criticized the removal of the commission members, saying it adds uncertainty for election administration.
Minnesota is preparing alternative plans ("Plan B or C") in case of federal interference, though this is a precaution, not a prediction.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump’s request for an extra $87.6 billion to fund the Pentagon, mainly for the US war against Iran. Lawmakers questioned the high cost and lack of clear information on the war’s progress and expenses.
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The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in extra funding for the Pentagon, with $67.1 billion for the war effort against Iran.
Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine answered questions before the Senate appropriations committee about the funding.
At least 17 US soldiers have died and nearly 100 have been wounded since February in the conflict with Iran.
Some Democrats want the war to end quickly rather than spending more money.
There is criticism that the administration underestimated the war costs, which experts say are much higher than the previously stated $30 billion.
Some Republican senators support measures to limit President Trump’s control over the war.
The Pentagon has not provided full details on how much the war is costing or on military supplies used, frustrating lawmakers.
The Senate committee is led by Susan Collins, who has expressed concerns about the changing war strategy.
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President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, accusing Canada of unfair trade practices and mismanaging its forests. These tariffs are based on an old law that allows the president to tax imports without an investigation, a power that has never been used before.
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President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on various Canadian products including hockey sticks, beer, autos, alcohol, and cheese.
He used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a law from the Great Depression era that allows tariffs up to 50% without an investigation.
Canada retaliated last year with tariffs after Trump’s earlier tariffs aimed at stopping fentanyl smuggling.
Trump claims Canada discriminates against American exports and is upset about Canadian wildfires causing smoke in the U.S.
The tariffs are set to start on August 19, 2026, and may be used as leverage in ongoing trade talks for the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Section 338 tariffs have never been imposed before and their legal future is uncertain.
Many Canadians are angry about these tariffs, leading to boycotts of U.S. goods and bans of American alcohol in some provinces.
Tariffs increase costs for importers, who usually pass those costs onto consumers, leading to higher prices.
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The Trump administration is delaying over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota due to suspected fraud and rule violations. This is part of a larger effort to prevent fraud before payments are made, rather than recovering money after investigations.
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The administration cited suspected fraud and noncompliance as reasons for deferring Medicaid funds.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the approach aims to stop fraud early instead of recovering funds later.
Vice President JD Vance started an anti-fraud task force using data and technology to track misuse of federal money.
Minnesota’s state officials say the federal government has not explained how it calculated the amount being held back.
Governors of both states, Tim Walz (Minnesota) and Gavin Newsom (California), claim the deferrals are politically motivated.
Earlier, the administration increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota, causing protests and controversy.
The federal government admitted to errors in a similar fraud probe in New York previously.
There are concerns that these actions disrupt Medicaid services for people who rely on them.
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