A new poll from Marquette Law School shows that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have lower favorability ratings than the MAGA movement and President Donald Trump. However, some well-known Democratic socialist politicians, like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have better personal ratings than the overall DSA group.
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The DSA's overall favorability rating is -30 points, with 24% viewing it positively and 54% negatively.
Among independent voters, only 13% view the DSA favorably, while 46% view it unfavorably.
Individual Democratic socialist candidates are viewed more positively than the DSA as a group, with 31% favorability and 53% unfavorability.
The MAGA movement has a favorability rating of -26 points, with 35% positive and 61% negative.
Among independent voters, 17% view MAGA favorably, while 69% view it unfavorably.
Bernie Sanders has a nearly even personal favorability rating: 45% favorable and 47% unfavorable.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s net favorability is -6 points; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s is -11 points.
President Trump’s favorability rating stands at -22 points, with 38% positive and a higher amount negative.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating why a commercial plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was landing at Reagan National Airport. This appears to break safety rules made after a deadly midair collision near the airport last year. Officials say there was no danger to the president during the incident.
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The incident happened when Marine One, carrying President Trump, was flying from the White House to Andrews Air Force Base.
A commercial jet took off at the same time the helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport.
Safety rules after a 2025 collision require all takeoffs and landings at Reagan to stop when helicopters are near.
The plane was climbing above Marine One, so they did not come dangerously close.
The FAA noted a momentary loss of separation between the aircraft but said they moved apart safely.
Air traffic controllers were in contact with both pilots during the event.
The White House and Marine Corps both confirmed the president was never in danger.
Family members of victims from the 2025 crash have expressed concern that more safety measures are needed in the busy airspace.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, won a close primary race in Michigan against Haley Stevens, a more moderate candidate. His victory could help the Democratic Party gain control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat.
He won a tight primary race in Michigan.
His opponent was Haley Stevens, a moderate Democrat.
The primary was important for control of the U.S. Senate.
The victory took place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Michigan is seen as a key state for the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed's win may influence the overall balance of power in Congress.
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Senate Democrats asked Senate Republicans to propose a plan to fix Social Security’s funding problems. They sent a letter to the Republican Senate leader urging action to prevent Social Security from running out of money.
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Senate Democrats sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota.
The letter requests that Republicans offer a plan to save Social Security.
Social Security faces a budget deficit, meaning it could run out of funds in the future.
Trustees warned about the risk of insolvency for Social Security if no action is taken.
Seven senior Democratic lawmakers led the effort to write the letter.
The Democrats want Republicans to work on solutions to protect Social Security’s future.
The issue concerns a major U.S. social program that provides income to retirees and disabled people.
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Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania announced he will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination to become the permanent Attorney General. This opposition creates challenges for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who needs enough Republican support for Blanche’s confirmation.
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Sen. John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
Todd Blanche is the current acting Attorney General.
Blanche has been nominated to serve as Attorney General permanently.
Fetterman said he will vote against Blanche’s nomination.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is a Republican from South Dakota.
Thune needs Republican senators to support Blanche for confirmation.
Fetterman’s opposition adds pressure on Thune to keep Republican support.
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Several U.S. states, including New Mexico, are using a law loophole to delay changes meant to lower fraud and waste in the food stamp program. These delays mean the program continues in its current form without new rules to prevent misuse.
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Some states are intentionally slowing down reforms for the food stamp program.
They are using a legal loophole in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The reforms aim to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in food stamp distribution.
New Mexico is one of the states involved in this strategy.
Delaying reforms keeps the current system without stronger checks in place.
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President Donald Trump called Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary “great news for the Republican Party.” Trump posted on Truth Social critical remarks about El-Sayed, describing him with negative terms.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
President Trump commented on El-Sayed’s win on Truth Social.
Trump said the result was good news for Republicans.
Trump used strong negative language about El-Sayed, calling him a “Communist loser.”
El-Sayed is identified as a progressive candidate.
The article focuses on U.S. political reactions to a primary election result.
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A former neo-Nazi named Joshua Bonehill-Paine withdrew from running as a Conservative council candidate after facing criticism. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said he would instead work as an adviser on issues about radicalization of young men.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine was previously jailed for posting antisemitic material.
He was also convicted of racially harassing Labour MP Luciana Berger.
The Conservative Party had selected him to run in a local election in Somerset.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch defended his selection, saying he had been rehabilitated.
Bonehill-Paine withdrew because opposition parties would focus on his past.
He will work as an adviser to the party’s Culture and Integration Commission.
His new role will focus on understanding how young men become radicalized.
Bonehill-Paine describes his past views as indefensible and says he opposes antisemitism now.
Kemi Badenoch supports his new role and is sad he won’t run but glad he will help fight extremism.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into why a plane took off while President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport. This breaks safety rules put in place after a deadly midair crash near the airport in 2025.
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President Trump was on Marine One helicopter leaving the White House to Andrews Air Force Base.
At the same time, a commercial plane took off from Reagan National Airport.
The FAA has a rule that no planes can take off or land while a helicopter passes, made after a crash in January 2025 that killed 67 people.
The plane climbed above the helicopter, so they were not on a crash path.
Air traffic controllers were in contact with both pilots during the event.
The White House said President Trump was never in danger.
Marine Corps officials said the helicopter crew followed approved routes and were not delayed.
The incident was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said he will block a citizens' petition that sought a public vote on new congressional district boundaries drawn by Republicans and supported by President Trump. The issue is not about the number of signatures but concerns about the nature of the referendum itself.
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Missouri's Secretary of State is Denny Hoskins.
Citizens submitted a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts.
The redistricting map was created by Republicans and supported by President Trump.
Hoskins decided to block the petition from going to a public vote.
The decision was based on legal or procedural issues with the referendum, not the number of petition signatures.
The map redraws GOP-led congressional district boundaries in Missouri.
The referendum would have allowed voters to approve or reject the new district map.
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More than 20,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness, are suspected in the United States. The outbreak is connected to reports from almost all states, with six additional states now linked to the illness.
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Over 20,000 possible cyclosporiasis cases are reported in the U.S.
Cases have been found in all but three states.
The outbreak has recently spread to six more states.
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite that affects the intestines.
Health officials are tracking the outbreak to control its spread.
The illness can cause symptoms such as diarrhea and stomach pain.
Officials are investigating the source of the outbreak to stop it.
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Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, received an endorsement from former Republican Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona. Flake said that although he remains a conservative Republican, he supports Ossoff because he values character and protecting the Senate institution.
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Jon Ossoff is a Democratic senator from Georgia running for re-election.
Jeff Flake is a former Republican senator from Arizona.
Flake endorsed Ossoff despite being a conservative Republican himself.
Flake said character and respect for the Senate institution influenced his decision.
The endorsement aims to support Ossoff’s campaign to keep his Senate seat.
The information was reported by The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
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Voters in five states held primary elections to choose candidates for key November midterm races. The results showed a mix of wins and losses for progressive Democrats and revealed divisions within the Democratic Party, while Republican-backed proposals in some states were widely rejected by voters.
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In Michigan, progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat moderate Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary.
Progressives won several important primary races but faced defeats too, such as Cori Bush’s loss in Missouri.
Progressive William Lawrence won the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 7th congressional district.
In Washington, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won her primary against a left-leaning challenger.
Missouri voters rejected a Republican-backed measure to make it harder to pass state amendments.
Kansas voters turned down a GOP attempt to change how state judges are selected.
These primaries highlighted divisions among Democratic voters about which political direction to support.
The elections could impact which party controls Congress after the November midterm elections.
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William Lawrence, a climate activist and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th congressional district. He will compete against Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in the November general election.
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William Lawrence is 36 years old and helped start the Sunrise Movement, a youth group focused on climate justice.
He supports a pause on new AI datacenter construction because of its heavy demand on electricity grids.
Lawrence defeated former ambassador Bridget Brink and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary.
He has endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Rashida Tlaib, and Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
His campaign highlights include universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires, ending the war in Iran, and stopping arms sales to Israel.
His district in central Michigan is considered a competitive “toss-up” seat in the upcoming election.
Incumbent Tom Barrett has often voted in line with President Trump.
Lawrence emphasizes representing working people over corporate or political insiders.
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Joseph Geevarghese, leader of the progressive group Our Revolution, talked about the future of Michigan’s Senate race after Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary over Haley Stevens. He shared his thoughts with CBS News about El-Sayed’s victory and what it means for the upcoming election.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan.
Haley Stevens was defeated in this primary race.
Joseph Geevarghese is the executive director of Our Revolution.
Our Revolution is a progressive political action organization.
Geevarghese spoke with CBS News about the election results.
The discussion focused on the path ahead for the Michigan Senate race.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces a $176 million lawsuit filed by a man who claims deputies shot and paralyzed him during a false emergency call. This lawsuit adds to other legal claims against Nanos related to the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation and alleged civil rights violations.
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Sheriff Chris Nanos and others are sued for $176 million by Axeel Melendez, who was paralyzed after deputies shot him during a false "swatting" call.
Melendez warned the sheriff’s office in advance about threats from hackers planning a fake emergency call to his home.
Deputies allegedly forced entry and opened fire despite the warning, causing Melendez’s permanent paralysis.
Carlos Palazuelos and family reportedly plan to sue for $3.25 million over arrests and property damage connected to the Nancy Guthrie missing person case.
Palazuelos claims he was arrested at gunpoint, held without charge for hours, and later released far from Tucson.
Sheriff Nanos was previously sued for $25 million by inmate Steven Kenneth Fox, who alleged civil rights violations in jail; that case was dismissed by a judge.
No arrests have been made yet in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, whose case is under ongoing investigation by the sheriff’s department.
Sheriff Nanos and the department have not commented publicly on the new lawsuit, citing ongoing legal proceedings.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan by narrowly defeating Haley Stevens. His victory highlights a shift in Democratic politics toward grassroots campaigning and policies focused on universal healthcare and challenging big money in politics.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary with 48.5% of the vote, narrowly beating Haley Stevens who had 47.5%.
The race showed strong support for anti-establishment candidates within the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed focused on universal healthcare and criticized corporate influence and the traditional political system.
He campaigned by holding over 500 events, visiting 150 churches, knocking on 200,000 doors, and making over 1 million phone calls.
Left-wing groups like the Working Families Party and Indivisible helped his campaign.
Michigan is a swing state, so El-Sayed will face a tough general election against Republican Mike Rogers.
Voters appreciated El-Sayed’s local public health work and his presence at community meetings.
The primary result suggests some Democratic voters want more authentic and bold policy change rather than traditional centrist politics.
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Representative Don Bacon has introduced a law called the Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act. This law would give a medal to the crew of the Artemis II mission, which is the first mission to fly around the Moon in more than 50 years.
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Rep. Don Bacon introduced the Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act.
The act aims to honor the crew of the Artemis II mission.
Artemis II is the first crewed mission to fly around the Moon in over five decades.
The honor would be given in the form of a Congressional Gold Medal.
This is a U.S. government recognition for significant achievements.
The Artemis II mission highlights American space exploration efforts.
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Abdul El-Sayed won his primary and will compete against Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate general election. The race will decide who represents Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat.
Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate for the same seat.
The general election will decide Michigan’s next U.S. Senator.
This race is part of the 2024 U.S. Senate elections.
Michigan voters will choose between El-Sayed and Rogers later this year.
Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee.
Mike Rogers is the Republican nominee.
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Connecticut’s Department of Correction has agreed to stop using in-cell restraints on inmates with mental illness, following a settlement with civil rights groups. The new policy will provide staff training on restraints and require reporting to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
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The settlement ends the use of in-cell restraints, which involved chaining inmates’ arms and legs inside their cells for long periods.
The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by the ACLU and Disability Rights Connecticut, challenging the use of in-cell restraints and solitary confinement for mentally ill inmates.
In-cell restraints were criticized for worsening mental health and increasing risks of self-harm.
The Department of Correction can still use full-stationary restraints, which involve securing a person to a bed, only if there is an immediate safety threat.
Staff will receive training to manage difficult situations without in-cell restraints.
The Northern Correctional Institution, where much of the restraint use occurred, was closed after the lawsuit was filed.
Correction Ombuds and advocates will monitor the new policy to make sure it improves conditions.
Governor Ned Lamont vetoed a related bill that would have further regulated prison restraints and isolation in 2021.
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