Several states led by Democrats have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are worried that the government will give immigration officials access to personal information about people getting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a cash aid program for low-income families.
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The lawsuit was filed by states with Democratic leadership.
The issue is about sharing data from the TANF program.
TANF provides cash help to families who need financial support.
The states say giving this data to immigration authorities breaks federal privacy laws.
The Trump administration supports sharing the data and defends its actions.
This case is one of several legal fights over government data privacy with the Trump administration.
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Several former allies of President Donald Trump have publicly broken ties with him over disagreements about foreign wars and transparency in government. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a strong supporter, criticized Trump for supporting strikes in Iran and for refusing to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to her resignation from Congress.
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A photo showed Marjorie Taylor Greene and other conservatives gathering in opposition to President Trump’s policies.
Greene and others oppose foreign wars, especially military actions in Iran.
Greene said Trump promised “no more foreign wars” during his campaigns but then ordered strikes in Iran in 2025.
Greene became critical of Trump after he allegedly refused to release Epstein-related files, which she wanted to make public.
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene and threatened to support another candidate against her.
Greene resigned from Congress in early 2026, citing a lack of loyalty from Trump’s side.
After leaving office, Greene continued to oppose Trump’s support for Israel and U.S. military involvement overseas.
Greene believes the “America First” policy should prioritize U.S. interests without foreign obligations.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office about several topics, including the situation with Iran, immigration, and energy prices. CBS News provided additional information after the session.
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President Trump held a question-and-answer session with reporters in the Oval Office.
Topics discussed included a possible war with Iran.
Immigration policies and concerns were also addressed.
Energy prices were part of the questions.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand offered more details after the session.
The event took place on Monday.
The coverage was available on CBS News platforms, including the app.
President Trump engaged directly with the media on current issues faced by the U.S. government.
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Capital One closed President Donald Trump’s bank accounts in 2021 after identifying financial activities that looked like possible money laundering. Trump filed a lawsuit against Capital One claiming the accounts were closed for political reasons, but the bank said the decision was based on careful analysis and bank rules.
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Capital One shut down President Trump’s accounts in 2021 due to suspected money laundering.
Money laundering means hiding illegal money by making it look legal.
Trump’s financial company sued Capital One, saying the closures were politically motivated after the January 6 Capitol attack.
Capital One wants the lawsuit dismissed, saying their anti-money laundering (AML) team followed rules.
Trump also sued JPMorgan Chase for closing his accounts, seeking $5 billion in damages.
Both banks deny closing accounts for political reasons and say they close accounts based on risk and regulations.
Trump’s lawyers claim the banks targeted him for political reasons, but Capital One calls these claims false.
The issue reflects broader complaints from some groups about banks cutting off customers for political or regulatory reasons.
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The House Ethics Committee found that GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina likely violated House rules by behaving inappropriately toward two young female staffers. The committee recommended the House censure Edwards for his conduct, which included unwanted attention, gifts, and comments, though there was no evidence of sexual activity.
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The House Ethics Committee investigated Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and hostile workplace conduct.
The investigation began in May after reports that Edwards gave special attention to two young female staffers.
The committee found Edwards violated House rules by persistent unprofessional and inappropriate behavior.
His conduct included giving lavish gifts, making comments on appearance, inviting staffers to dinners and trips, and expressing strong affection in notes.
Edwards denies any sexual or romantic intent, and no evidence of sexual activity or explicit propositions was found.
The behavior caused discomfort for the staffers and their coworkers, who felt an uneasy work environment.
The committee reviewed about 1,500 pages of documents and interviewed 16 witnesses, including Edwards.
The Ethics Committee plans to bring a censure resolution to the full House when it returns from recess later this month.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist with a history of criminal convictions, has been selected as a Conservative candidate for a local election in Somerset, England. His selection has caused controversy within and outside the party due to his past actions and beliefs.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine has a criminal record including harassment of a Jewish MP, assaulting a police officer, and posting antisemitic material online.
He was jailed for more than three years in 2015 for antisemitic activity.
Bonehill-Paine previously described himself as a nationalist, fascist, and supporter of white rights.
He created the Crewkerne Gazette, a satirical online series popular for political clips, some favoring Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Bonehill-Paine is an executive member and events organiser for the Conservative Party’s Yeovil branch.
The Conservative Party leadership has supported his membership and candidacy despite his past.
Opponents criticize the Conservative Party and Kemi Badenoch for selecting a candidate with a far-right extremist background.
This selection occurs amid wider party tensions over candidate choices and political direction under Badenoch’s leadership.
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President Donald Trump spoke positively about Representative Max Miller of Ohio amid allegations of domestic abuse against Miller. Trump called the situation “a very sad thing” and said he knows Miller as a good person, while saying he would let the families handle the matter.
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President Trump praised Rep. Max Miller as a good person.
Max Miller is a Republican congressman from Ohio.
Miller faces allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife.
Trump described the situation as very sad.
Trump said he would allow the involved families to work out the issue.
The comments were made publicly on a Monday.
Trump’s remarks did not include further details or judgments about the allegations.
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The House Ethics Committee found that Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina behaved in a way that went against the intent of rules meant to prevent sexual harassment and unwanted advances. The committee suggested that the full House should officially censure him for his unprofessional behavior with two young staff members.
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The House Ethics Committee reviewed Rep. Chuck Edwards’s behavior.
Edwards is a Republican from North Carolina.
His conduct involved two young staff members.
The committee said his actions violated the “spirit” of sexual harassment rules.
His behavior was described as “highly unprofessional.”
Edwards is married.
The committee recommended that the full House formally censure him.
Censure means a formal statement of disapproval by the House.
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Two people in Michigan have died from a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first deaths from this parasite-related illness in the US. The outbreak, linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, has caused thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations.
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Two deaths from cyclospora have been confirmed in Michigan.
Both individuals who died had serious existing health problems.
Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea and stomach issues.
The outbreak is linked to lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in five states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 6,700 confirmed cases nationwide.
Michigan alone has recorded more than 11,000 outbreak-related cases.
There have been 193 hospitalizations in Michigan due to this outbreak.
Cyclospora infections usually happen in late spring and summer and are rarely fatal.
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In July during President Trump's second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) held more people in detention than ever before according to internal data. This marks a new record for the number of ICE detentions under President Trump.
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ICE detentions reached the highest number in July.
This record occurred during President Donald Trump's second term.
The data came from internal sources within ICE.
The article was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The news highlights a significant increase in immigration detentions at this time.
ICE is the agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws and detaining people suspected of immigration violations.
This record surpasses previous detention levels seen during President Trump’s administration.
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The House Ethics Committee found that Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina broke House rules by behaving inappropriately toward female staff members. The committee recommended that the entire House vote to formally censure him for these violations.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards was found to have violated rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances.
The Ethics Committee released a 25-page report outlining these findings.
The committee said Edwards failed to act in a way that reflects well on the House.
The committee plans to propose a resolution for the full House to vote on censure.
Edwards denied the accusations and said he welcomes any investigation.
The Ethics Committee began investigating Edwards on May 14.
The full House must approve the censure by a simple majority vote.
The House is currently on break and will not consider the censure until after August 31.
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A recent poll shows that 39 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration, while 58 percent do not. This approval rating has dropped by 10 points since President Trump began his second term.
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The poll was conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
39 percent of Americans approve of President Trump’s performance on immigration.
58 percent of Americans disapprove of his immigration policies.
The approval rating on immigration has fallen by 10 points since the start of President Trump’s second term.
Immigration is a key issue on President Trump’s political agenda.
The poll reflects public opinion at the time of the survey.
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President Donald Trump will visit California and Nevada this week to promote his economic policies. His trip includes a Republican National Committee dinner in Los Angeles and a stop in Las Vegas to talk about tax cuts.
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President Trump’s trip includes stops in Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
He will attend a Republican National Committee dinner at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, he will speak in Las Vegas about tax cuts.
The purpose of the trip is to promote his economic message.
The focus is on supporting Republican policies related to the economy.
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Layoffs during President Donald Trump’s current term are slightly higher compared to the final months of President Joe Biden’s term. Although layoffs have increased in some visible sectors, the overall job market remains stable with low unemployment and many job openings.
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Average monthly layoffs were about 1.66 million in Biden’s last 17 months and about 1.75 million in Trump’s first 17 months of his second term.
The highest monthly layoffs under Trump reached 1.891 million, surpassing Biden’s highest of 1.831 million.
Layoffs are happening across many industries, including tech, media, and companies using artificial intelligence (AI).
Many companies are cutting jobs to reduce costs and improve efficiency after expanding during the pandemic recovery.
Overall unemployment remains low, and job openings are still high by historical standards.
Some workers are leaving the labor force because they are discouraged about finding jobs.
Recent large layoffs have affected well-known companies such as Ideal US Talent Systems and Corizon Health.
ESPN has conducted layoffs linked to restructuring after Disney's integration of NFL Network.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to create a new group called the President’s Military Spouse Commission. This group will work on making life better for military spouses and their families by focusing on the problems they face. Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will lead this commission.
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President Trump signed an executive order on Monday.
The order forms the President’s Military Spouse Commission.
The commission’s goal is to improve the lives of military spouses and families.
It will focus on the challenges military families face.
Jennifer Rauchet will be the chair of the commission.
Jennifer Rauchet is married to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The commission will provide advice and recommendations related to military families.
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Health officials in Suffolk County, New York, reported three probable cases of tularemia, also called "rabbit fever," a rare bacterial illness. The disease is usually spread by tick or deer fly bites and contact with infected animals, and symptoms include fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.
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Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis.
It spreads mainly through tick and deer fly bites or contact with infected animals like rabbits and rodents.
The infection is not spread from person to person.
Symptoms appear 3 to 5 days after exposure but can take up to 3 weeks.
Common symptoms include high fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a sore or ulcer at the site of infection.
Handling infected animal tissue can lead to eye infections and swollen lymph glands.
The most serious form, pneumonic tularemia, affects the lungs and causes coughing and breathing problems.
Lab tests to confirm the disease can take several weeks.
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A high court judge ordered the UK Home Office to bring back a man who was forcibly sent to France under a policy that exchanges one asylum seeker returned for one allowed into the UK. The judge also cancelled a policy that stopped asylum seekers from having their trafficking claims reviewed again after an initial denial.
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The "one in one out" policy removes some people crossing the Channel illegally and brings a similar number from France legally into the UK.
The judge ruled the policy change that blocked reconsideration of trafficking claims was unlawful and should be treated as if it never existed.
The man ordered to be returned is a Sudanese asylum seeker who survived torture and is believed to be a trafficking victim.
Others removed to France under this policy have sometimes gone underground or fled due to threats.
Another asylum seeker involved in the legal challenge will have his trafficking case reviewed in France and might be returned to the UK.
The Home Office and asylum seekers have permission to appeal parts of the ruling.
The decision could affect many others removed to France under this policy.
The Home Office is reviewing the judgment and considering possible appeals.
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Recent polls show that President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at some of the lowest levels seen in his terms. Despite these results, President Trump disputes the polls, calling them fake, and points to achievements like tax cuts and economic growth as reasons his support is actually strong.
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Several recent polls from groups like CNN, Quinnipiac University, and AP-NORC show Trump’s approval rating near record lows.
A Quinnipiac poll found only 32% of registered voters approve of Trump, the lowest in both his terms.
CNN’s poll showed 34% approval for Trump from July 23-27.
Republican-leaning polls such as McLaughlin & Associates recorded 36% approval of Trump and his policies, with 47% disapproval.
Rasmussen Reports found 44% approval and 55% disapproval among likely voters.
Cygnal’s poll measured personal favorability at 56.1% favorable versus 41.9% unfavorable.
President Trump tweeted that poll numbers are “fake” and highlighted economic achievements and foreign policy successes.
The low approval ratings are a concern for the Republican Party ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
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Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have agreed to support President Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, after Blanche canceled a controversial $1.8 billion fund. This fund was criticized for potentially using taxpayer money to help Trump’s political allies, including some involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Senators Cornyn and Tillis said they will vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Blanche canceled the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation fund” that sparked bipartisan criticism.
The fund was created to compensate Trump allies who claimed government persecution.
Some feared the fund could benefit supporters involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Blanche currently serves as acting Attorney General and was involved early in creating the fund.
President Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion, which was related to the fund’s creation.
Blanche confirmed in a hearing he would not move forward with the fund, but Trump continued promoting it.
The Justice Department officially rescinded the order authorizing the fund, stating no money was spent or claims processed.
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Two people in Michigan have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness. Both had serious health problems that may have worsened because of the infection and dehydration.
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Two deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis have been reported.
Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions.
These health problems might have been affected by the cyclosporiasis infection and dehydration.
Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services shared this information on Monday.
As of Monday, Michigan has reported 11,234 cases of cyclosporiasis.
Cyclosporiasis causes watery diarrhea and other digestive symptoms.
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