Several US states, including Minnesota, faced cyber-attacks that disrupted water systems. US agencies are investigating if Iran or groups linked to Iran are responsible, but no official blame has been assigned by President Donald Trump.
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Over 30 water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyber-attack.
Cyber-attacks affecting water systems were reported in seven US states.
The FBI and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are investigating a possible Iranian link.
Cyber-experts say Iran or North Korea are common suspects in such attacks, with Iran being a key focus due to current tensions.
President Trump blamed Minnesota officials for poor security but did not accuse Iran.
Iran denies involvement in cyber-attacks and has historically rejected similar accusations.
A cyber group named Handala, linked to Iran’s intelligence services, has claimed responsibility for past attacks on US water facilities.
US authorities have disrupted Iranian-linked cyber operations that targeted US and Israeli organizations.
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A federal judge ruled that New York cannot stop federal agents from wearing face coverings or force them to show identification. The judge said this law conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, which prevents states from interfering with federal law enforcement.
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New York passed a law banning federal agents from wearing masks and requiring visible ID.
A federal judge blocked this law, citing the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The Supremacy Clause means federal law enforcement is not controlled by state rules.
The law was part of New York’s state budget and took effect in June.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James disagree with the judge’s decision and are exploring legal options.
A similar law in California was also blocked by a judge earlier this year.
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Connecticut over a similar mask ban for federal agents.
These cases are connected to state responses against immigration enforcement by federal agents.
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Twenty-five US states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. The states say the tariffs are illegal, while the White House says the tariffs target products made with forced labor and are lawful.
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The tariffs began in July and apply to goods from 60 trading partners.
The tariffs range from 10% to 12.5%.
The tariffs are meant to address concerns about forced labor used to make imported goods.
Twenty-five Democratic-led states argue the tariffs are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law."
The White House says it has the legal authority to impose these tariffs to protect American businesses.
Some affected countries, such as Brazil, Japan, and China, called the tariffs unfair or political.
The tariffs cover 99.4% of US imports, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative.
Previous broad tariffs imposed by President Trump were struck down by the US Supreme Court, leading to refunds to companies.
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An immigrant named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died while held at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey, marking the 22nd death in ICE custody this year. He was arrested in June, had a medical emergency in July, and died in a hospital shortly after.
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Edwin Lopez-Cornejo was 41 years old and from El Salvador.
He was arrested by ICE in Plainfield, New Jersey, on June 18 and taken to Delaney Hall to await deportation.
Lopez-Cornejo suffered a medical emergency and died at University Hospital in Newark.
This is the 22nd death in ICE custody so far this year.
His mother said he had a work permit and a job but was still detained.
Family members were unable to visit him because they are not US citizens.
Delaney Hall has faced protests about conditions, including reports of abuse and spoiled food.
Newark’s mayor called for the detention center to be closed and for better oversight.
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President Donald Trump increased restrictions on Cuba, saying the country is still a threat to U.S. national security. A former U.S. policy advisor agrees and says Cuban intelligence is very capable, which justifies concern.
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President Donald Trump tightened rules against Cuba.
The U.S. government views Cuba as a national security threat.
A former U.S. policy advisor supports this view.
Cuban intelligence services are considered highly skilled.
The new restrictions aim to address security concerns linked to Cuba.
The announcement was discussed on the Al Jazeera program “This is America.”
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A survey by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association found that 64% of current federal workers said they probably would not choose a career in federal government if given the chance again. This shows many federal employees feel unsure about working in public service.
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The survey was done by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
64% of federal workers said they would likely not enter federal service again.
The survey reflects the feelings of current federal employees.
The data suggests challenges or dissatisfaction in federal government jobs.
CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reported on the survey results.
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A 24-year-old man shot and killed three people at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police are investigating to find out the reason behind the shooting.
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The shooting happened at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people were killed by the gunman.
The suspect is a 24-year-old man.
The incident took place on a Saturday.
Police are searching for the motive behind the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing.
Lilia Luciano reported on the event for CBS News.
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President Donald Trump has criticized wind turbines for many years, calling them unattractive, costly, and harmful to animals like birds. His opposition started with a wind farm project near his golf course in Scotland and has since grown into a broader effort to slow wind energy development in the United States, including executive actions taken during his current term.
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Trump first opposed wind turbines around 2006 due to a planned offshore wind farm near his Scottish golf course.
He challenged the Scottish wind farm through lawsuits and campaigns but ultimately lost as the project was approved.
His criticism of wind energy increased during his 2016 presidential campaign, linking it to opposition against climate policies.
Trump called wind turbines "ugly," claimed they hurt tourism, damage wildlife, and are expensive to maintain.
In 2019, he incorrectly claimed that turbine noise could cause cancer; experts rejected this claim.
After returning to office in 2025, Trump signed orders to pause or slow new offshore wind project approvals.
His actions received support from fossil fuel groups and criticism from renewable energy advocates.
Trump continues to speak against wind power as part of his energy policy, promoting fossil fuels instead.
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A 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark, New Jersey. ICE said he died following a medical emergency while in custody.
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The man who died was Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old from El Salvador.
He was held at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.
ICE confirmed his death happened due to a medical emergency.
Officials announced the death, and the information came from ICE’s statement.
The incident occurred while he was in ICE custody.
Details about the exact medical issue were not provided in the summary.
The news was reported by The Hill’s sister network, NewsNation.
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Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democratic candidate for the Senate, spoke with CBS News about topics including the Democratic Party, political action committee (PAC) donations, and Israel. She is currently in a close primary race against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
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Haley Stevens is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
She is running for the U.S. Senate.
Her main opponent in the Democratic primary is Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Stevens discussed issues related to the Democratic Party.
She addressed the role of PAC donations in her campaign. PACs are groups that raise money to support political candidates.
Israel was a topic of conversation during her interview.
The primary race is very competitive and nearing its final stages.
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Twenty-five US states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration, saying he overstepped his legal powers by imposing new tariffs on many countries under the claim of fighting forced labor. The states want a court to stop the tariffs, declare them illegal, and require the government to pay back importers.
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The lawsuit involves 25 US states, mostly led by Democratic governors.
The tariffs apply to imports from about 60 countries and range from 10 to 12.5 percent.
The tariffs were imposed using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, based on claims of forced labor in supply chains.
The states argue the tariffs are too broad and not properly linked to the forced labor issue.
The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York.
The White House says the tariffs are legal and a tool to stop unfair trade practices.
This lawsuit follows earlier legal challenges to Trump’s tariffs, some of which were ended or replaced.
Two states in the lawsuit, Nevada and Vermont, have Republican governors, while the rest have Democrat governors.
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Construction crews building a border wall in New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling new water wells after ranchers said the pumping could harm their livestock during a serious drought. Customs and Border Protection said they will work with local landowners to avoid hurting water supplies.
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Crews building the border wall in New Mexico were told to stop drilling new wells.
Ranchers are concerned that pumping groundwater to make concrete could reduce water for their animals.
The border wall project has received over $46 billion in federal funding under President Donald Trump.
Ranchers reported wells pumping large amounts of water near their land without proper permits.
New Mexico requires permits for all wells to protect water resources during droughts.
Customs and Border Protection acknowledged the issue and pledged to cooperate with local landowners.
The state engineer’s office found wells pumping water without the required permits.
Water is used in border wall construction for concrete, roads, barriers, and dust control.
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Republicans in South Carolina are competing to take Senator Lindsey Graham’s place on the November election ballot. The candidates appeared in a debate about a week before the special primary election to choose who will run for the Senate seat.
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Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, recently died from an aortic dissection.
He had served as a senator since the early 2000s.
A special primary election will be held soon to pick the Republican candidate to replace him on the ballot.
The candidates seeking the nomination debated publicly just over a week before the primary.
Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was mentioned in the context.
This primary is important because it decides who will compete for the Senate seat in November.
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Prosecutors dropped charges against four people accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after new information showed the damage was from a contractor’s poor work. President Donald Trump criticized the decision, calling it a mistake, while attorneys for the accused said the charges should never have been filed.
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Charges were dropped against former Olympian David Hearn and three others for damaging the Reflecting Pool.
Prosecutors said the pool’s damage came from a contractor’s rushed and faulty installation, not vandalism.
The damage was discovered during work ahead of the America 250 events in Washington.
President Trump said the prosecutor "choked" and was wrong to drop the charges.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said vandals had repeatedly damaged the pool and provided evidence to prosecutors.
Attorneys for the accused called the charges wrongful and said their clients suffered harm from the case.
One defendant’s contractor client lost his job and had to move due to the arrest.
Lawyers pointed out visible flaws in the pool’s construction as evidence against vandalism claims.
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President Donald Trump called Representative Max Miller and expressed concern about Miller’s political future amid reports of alleged abuse against his ex-wife and child. Miller denies the allegations and says he will continue his campaign for reelection in Ohio’s 7th district this fall.
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President Trump spoke privately with Max Miller on Monday.
Trump told Miller that his chances for reelection are "not looking good."
Max Miller denies the reports that he assaulted his ex-wife and child.
Miller said his own polls show he is doing well in the race.
Trump has publicly avoided criticizing Miller or asking him to quit.
Max Miller was elected in 2022 and was endorsed by President Trump.
Miller and his ex-wife separated in 2024 before divorcing.
Both the White House and Miller’s representatives declined to comment on the call.
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Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, forced 65,000 people to leave their homes and destroyed up to 1,100 buildings. Firefighters are gaining control due to cooler weather, but the damage is considered the worst natural disaster in Spokane’s history.
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Three wildfires combined have burned over 8,000 acres near Spokane.
Between 700 and 1,110 buildings have been destroyed by the fires.
No injuries have been reported so far.
65,000 people were evacuated quickly from active fire zones.
Cooler weather helped firefighters make progress on Monday and Tuesday.
High temperatures and drought conditions have lasted for four years in the area.
Officials expect some residents may not return home for weeks.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and strength of wildfires by causing more heat and drought.
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The House Democratic Women's Caucus is demanding that Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina resign after the House Ethics Committee found he violated House rules related to sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The Caucus believes that the planned censure punishment is not enough and wants stronger penalties for such misconduct among lawmakers.
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The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Chuck Edwards violated rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances toward staff.
The Ethics report included evidence like gifts, handwritten notes, drinking outings, and casino trips.
The Democratic Women's Caucus says censure is too mild since it only involves a formal statement read out loud and does not protect staff.
The Caucus leaders say two staff members left their jobs because of Edwards’ behavior.
Edwards’ attorneys argue the panel cleared him of direct sexual misconduct and dispute the committee’s recommendation.
The House is expected to vote on censuring Edwards after the August recess.
Some Republicans, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, plan to vote in favor of the censure.
The Democratic Women's Caucus plans to introduce legislation for harsher penalties, including possible loss of committee roles or expulsion for lawmakers who commit sexual misconduct.
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A group of 25 Democratic-led US states sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs on foreign goods. They argue the President exceeded his legal power by imposing these tariffs to combat forced labor, while the administration says the tariffs are a proper response to unfair trade practices.
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25 states with Democratic leaders filed the lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade.
The tariffs target goods from 60 countries alleged to use forced labor in production.
The tariffs replaced previous temporary tariffs that expired on July 24.
The Supreme Court previously ruled that a law the Trump administration used to impose tariffs was invalid.
The new tariffs are based on a different law called Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
States claim the forced labor reason is a cover to bring back tariffs struck down by the courts.
The White House says the tariffs protect US workers and address unfair foreign trade practices.
The tariffs affect over 99% of US imports.
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New details have emerged about a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people. Two individuals at the scene returned fire against the gunman during the incident.
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The shooting happened at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho.
Three people were killed in the shooting.
Two people at the restaurant fired back at the gunman.
The incident occurred over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating and sharing new information about the event.
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A man named Jordan Salinas confronted a gunman who shot and killed three people and wounded seven outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and police believe the confrontation helped stop more violence.
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The shooting happened outside an In-N-Out Burger on Blue Lakes Boulevard in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people were killed and seven others were injured, with five still hospitalized as of Sunday.
Jordan Salinas, a private citizen, saw the gunman aiming a rifle at cars and decided to confront him.
An off-duty Idaho State Police trooper also confronted the suspect.
The shooter was identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, who died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot.
Police say Williams acted alone and are still investigating the motive.
One of the people killed was an employee of In-N-Out Burger.
The FBI is helping with the investigation and is asking the public for information or video footage.
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