Republican Senator Bill Cassidy endorsed Todd Blanche for attorney general. This endorsement increases Blanche’s chances of becoming the top law enforcement official in the country. Blanche is known for previously serving as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican from the United States.
Cassidy officially endorsed Todd Blanche for the attorney general position.
Todd Blanche used to be President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.
The endorsement is seen as a significant step toward Blanche’s appointment as attorney general.
The attorney general is the nation’s top law enforcement official, responsible for legal matters and law enforcement policy.
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President Donald Trump is encouraging Congress to approve the Protect College Sports Act. This law would create rules for payments related to student athletes' name, image, and likeness, and also control the transfer portal system. Several student athletes spoke about their views on the future of college sports.
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President Trump supports the Protect College Sports Act.
The Act aims to set rules for payments to student athletes for using their name, image, and likeness.
The Act would also regulate the transfer portal, a system that manages athlete transfers between schools.
Student athletes Ella Brooks, Henry Gibbs, Temple Landry, and Ruben Rojas Betanzos discussed their opinions on college sports.
The discussion happened on CBS News show "The Takeout."
The article source encourages people to watch the segment on CBS News or through their app.
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The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, which was not expected. This slow job growth might make it harder for the Federal Reserve to decide on interest rate changes in September. President Trump's administration said the job losses happened because of cuts in federal jobs and fewer World Cup hospitality positions.
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The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July.
This job loss was not expected by experts.
A slower labor market could affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
The Federal Reserve is the U.S. central bank that controls interest rates.
President Trump's team said the job losses came from fewer federal government jobs.
They also mentioned layoffs related to World Cup event hospitality.
The report may influence economic policies in the coming months.
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The Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting Iran's banking system and companies accused of laundering money to support Iran's exports and military activities. These measures aim to cut off Iran's financial networks and pressure the country to negotiate over the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
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The U.S. Treasury imposed its eighth round of sanctions related to Iran.
Targets include Shahr Bank in Iran and two currency exchange companies based in Dubai.
These entities allegedly helped Iran move oil revenue for major exporters like the National Iranian Oil Company.
Several Iranian individuals involved in money transfers and currency conversions were also sanctioned.
A group of shell companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai was designated for funneling payments through hidden accounts.
The Treasury also sanctioned a former Iraqi airline CEO for helping Iran’s Revolutionary Guard move fighters and weapons.
The sanctions are part of efforts to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end ongoing conflict.
President Donald Trump said negotiations are progressing and a deal could be announced soon.
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A U.S. federal appeals court said President Trump cannot keep building a $400 million ballroom at the White House without getting permission from Congress. Meanwhile, President Trump is trying again to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board. Also, a shooting in Thailand resulted in at least seven deaths, including five students.
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A federal appeals court blocked President Trump’s ballroom construction at the White House until Congress approves it.
The ballroom project is estimated to cost $400 million.
President Trump is working to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Lisa Cook is currently a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
A shooting occurred in Thailand, near Bangkok.
A student killed at least seven people, including five at his high school.
The Thai shooting is a separate event from U.S. news.
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The U.S. Senate passed a new, strong sanctions bill against Russia. The Senate is also likely to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. However, some important issues remain unsettled because of differences among Republicans.
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The Senate approved the toughest sanctions bill on Russia to date.
Todd Blanche is expected to be confirmed as the next attorney general.
Several other important Senate matters are still unresolved.
The delays are mainly caused by disagreements within the Republican party.
The events took place at the U.S. Capitol.
Lisa Desjardins, a congressional correspondent, reported on these developments.
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A federal judge in Virginia ruled that Shenandoah County’s school board must change the names of two schools that were restored to Confederate military figures. The judge said the names discriminate against Black students and violate their equal protection rights and educational opportunities.
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The Virginia NAACP sued the Shenandoah County school board over restoring Confederate names to two schools.
The schools were renamed in 2024 to Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby-Lee Elementary, both named after Confederate officers.
Judge Michael F. Urbanski ruled this action violated the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act.
The judge said the Confederate names are linked to segregation and have a harmful impact on Black students.
The board must choose new school names quickly and without racial bias.
Black students make up less than 3% of the school district’s population but were found to be harmed by the Confederate names.
The NAACP views the ruling as a major victory against racial discrimination in schools.
Some restoration of Confederate symbols occurred under President Donald Trump’s second term as part of his efforts to influence how American history is presented.
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Three people—a 9-year-old child and two adults—who went missing after tubing on the Muskegon River in Michigan were found safe several days later. Authorities located them using search teams, including police dogs and conservation officers.
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Jazman Hock (28), Sarah Vida (28), and 9-year-old Kayden Kovalcik went missing after tubing on the Muskegon River.
They were reported missing on Tuesday and found safe on Friday afternoon.
They were found about three-quarters of a mile from the Mill Iron Road Boat Launch.
The search involved Michigan State Police K-9 teams and the Department of Natural Resources officers.
The investigation started when a family member found a missing person’s vehicle with a broken window.
Family members had been unable to contact the missing individuals for over 24 hours.
They were believed to have been using orange and pink tubes at the time they disappeared.
Authorities thanked all the agencies and volunteers involved in the search and decided not to release more details to respect privacy.
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Police shared video of a shooting that happened at an In-N-Out restaurant. Also, a person named Blanche is expected to be confirmed as the new attorney general.
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Police released footage showing a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant.
The shooting incident is being investigated.
Blanche is a candidate for attorney general.
Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general is likely.
The attorney general is the top lawyer for the government.
The news was reported in the CBS Evening News on August 7.
The report can be viewed on the CBS News app and website.
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Three years after the deadly wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, many residents are still displaced and waiting to rebuild their homes. While hundreds of homes have been rebuilt or are approved for rebuilding, many people remain without housing.
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The wildfires struck Lahaina, Maui, and are the deadliest in the U.S. in over 100 years.
The fires destroyed thousands of buildings and killed 102 people.
Lahaina is an important place for Hawaiian history.
Hundreds of homes have already been rebuilt.
Permits for rebuilding hundreds more homes have been approved.
Despite these efforts, many residents have not been able to return to their homes.
The recovery process is still ongoing three years after the fires.
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David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart talked about recent political events, including progressive candidates winning primaries in Michigan, which might show the Democratic Party’s base is moving more to the left. They also discussed issues facing congressional Republicans and actions by President Trump related to birthright citizenship.
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Progressive candidates won primary elections in Michigan.
These wins could indicate that more Democratic voters support left-leaning ideas.
Some congressional Republicans are dealing with accusations of wrongdoing.
President Trump has made new moves concerning birthright citizenship, the right to citizenship for people born in the U.S.
The discussion involved commentators David Brooks from The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart from MS NOW.
The conversation was hosted by Amna Nawaz.
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President Donald Trump is trying again to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court blocked his previous attempt in June. A recent letter from a White House aide says the president is thinking about firing her.
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President Trump wants to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.
The Supreme Court stopped his earlier effort to fire her in June.
A letter from White House aide Dan Scavino reveals the president is “considering” this action.
Lisa Cook serves as a governor at the Federal Reserve, which helps manage U.S. monetary policy.
The letter was dated Wednesday and obtained by a news source.
This is a renewed attempt following the earlier unsuccessful effort.
The Federal Reserve Board members have important roles in setting interest rates and guiding the economy.
Removing a Federal Reserve governor is unusual and can signal political conflicts over economic policy.
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A federal watchdog report says the U.S. Department of Education has communication problems with companies managing student loans. These problems cause delays and billing mistakes for millions of borrowers when new student loan rules are put in place.
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported issues in how the Education Department works with four student loan servicers: Nelnet, Aidvantage, MOHELA, and EdFinancial.
The servicers often get unclear instructions from the department, causing repeated back-and-forth clarification before changes can be made.
Communication problems have led to billing errors, delays, and confusion for borrowers navigating changes to loan repayment options.
The federal government manages about $1.6 trillion in student debt for around 43 million people.
The Education Department sends "change requests" to servicers about new rules, but some requests lack detail, slowing down updates.
One change request took six rounds of questions over two months before servicers understood it fully.
GAO recommends the Education Department start early talks with servicers before big changes to avoid problems.
Better coordination is needed because errors in loan servicing can affect borrowers’ budgets and delay important benefits like loan forgiveness.
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David Crowley, who is running for governor of Wisconsin, describes himself as a "get stuff done Democrat." He is competing in the Democratic primary against Francesca Hong, who leads the race but does not have endorsements from well-known progressive politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders or Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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David Crowley is running for governor of Wisconsin.
He calls himself a "get stuff done Democrat."
The Democratic primary also includes Francesca Hong as a candidate.
Francesca Hong currently leads the Democratic primary.
Francesca Hong is a democratic socialist.
She has not been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
She has not been endorsed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive.
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Recent polls show Democrats are gaining support in key Texas races for the U.S. Senate and governor before the November midterm elections. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is leading over Republican Ken Paxton in several surveys, indicating a more competitive race in this traditionally Republican state.
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Texas Pulse, a nonpartisan research group, found James Talarico leads Ken Paxton 47% to 43% in the U.S. Senate race.
Earlier polls showed a tie between Talarico and Paxton, but recent surveys suggest rising support for Talarico.
A YouGov/254 Labs poll showed Talarico with 48% support and Paxton at 45%, with 6% undecided voters.
Independent voters in Texas favor Talarico, with about 57% supporting him and 20% undecided.
Fox News polling found 68% of independents back Talarico.
Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate endorsed by President Trump, has faced multiple legal issues, including impeachment and allegations of misconduct.
Texas has not elected a Democrat to statewide office in over 30 years, making these races notable.
Democrats hope to flip the Senate and the House to block President Trump’s legislative plans during his current term.
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Justice Samuel Alito told The Wall Street Journal that he is not planning to retire from the Supreme Court soon. This is his first public comment after a mistaken report said he had announced his retirement.
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Justice Samuel Alito serves on the U.S. Supreme Court.
He told The Wall Street Journal that he expects to serve another term on the court.
NPR incorrectly reported that Alito had announced his retirement.
This was the first time Alito spoke publicly about his plans after the false retirement report.
Alito is known as a conservative justice on the Supreme Court.
The discussion about his retirement came after the last day opinions were issued by the court.
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Charles Hatcher, a farmer in Tennessee, won the Republican primary race against Rep. Andy Ogles, who was supported by President Donald Trump. This primary took place in a district that was recently redrawn. Hatcher will compete in the general election in November.
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Charles Hatcher is a farmer from Tennessee.
Hatcher defeated Republican Rep. Andy Ogles in the primary race.
Rep. Ogles had the backing of President Donald Trump.
The election took place in a district with new boundary lines (redrawn district).
Hatcher will move on to the general election in November.
The primary race was part of Tennessee’s election process.
Hatcher discussed his victory and plans during a CBS News interview.
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President Trump asked Senate Republicans to shorten their August break and stay in Washington until they approve a bill aimed at changing rules for paying and recruiting college athletes. The bill has faced delays and disagreements in the Senate.
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President Trump made the request on a Friday.
He wants Senate Republicans to cancel part of their August recess.
The reason is to pass a bill about college sports.
The bill focuses on reforming how college athletes are paid and recruited.
The Senate has had trouble agreeing on this bill.
The bill has been delayed and stuck in the Senate.
President Trump called on GOP senators to remain in session until the bill passes.
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Police released video of a mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho that killed three people and injured seven others. The gunman, Chad Williams, killed himself when police caught up to him, and an unarmed bystander helped slow him down, possibly saving more lives.
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The shooting happened last weekend at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people were killed: Ashley Garibay (23), Dale Schultz (66), and Christopher Claunch (59).
Ten people were shot in total, including inside the restaurant and nearby areas.
The gunman, Chad Williams (24), died by suicide when officers found him on a walking trail.
Video shows multiple people confronting the gunman with weapons during the incident.
An unarmed employee from a nearby store distracted the gunman outdoors, slowing him down.
An off-duty state trooper and a former police officer engaged the shooter inside the restaurant.
Authorities have not determined a motive for the shooting.
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A spokesperson for Representative Chuck Edwards criticized a House Ethics Committee report that found Edwards engaged in improper behavior. This report came out after Edwards decided not to run again for his North Carolina congressional seat.
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Chuck Edwards is a Republican representative from North Carolina.
The House Ethics Committee issued a report citing Edwards for inappropriate conduct.
Edwards decided to drop his reelection campaign for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
Edwards’s spokesman, Paul Shumaker, spoke out against the Ethics Committee report.
Shumaker said the report did not follow fair procedures.
The criticism was made during a PBS program called “State Lines.”
The issue concerns rules about behavior expected from members of Congress.
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