The Senate voted 89-4 to move forward with a temporary funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the fall midterm elections. This vote allows lawmakers to begin debate on the bill that would keep the government funded for a short time.
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The Senate voted to invoke cloture, which limits debate and moves the process forward.
The vote was 89 in favor and 4 against.
The bill is a continuing resolution (CR), which provides temporary government funding.
The goal is to avoid a government shutdown before the midterm elections in the fall.
This vote is the first major step in passing the funding bill.
The bill has bipartisan support, meaning members of both parties favor it.
The Senate now begins debating the details of the stopgap bill.
A government shutdown happens if funding is not approved in time.
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Child vaccination rates in the UK have dropped over the past 15 years. Health experts say this is mainly because of practical problems like parents struggling to get to clinics, not just because of anti-vaccine messages on social media.
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Vaccination rates for children in England have fallen, with 81% receiving the four-in-one vaccine, down from 89% in 2014.
About 84% of children have received both MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines, down from 88% ten years ago.
A new walk-in vaccine clinic was opened in a vacant shop in Keighley, west Yorkshire, to make access easier for parents.
Social media anti-vaccine messages contribute to some vaccine hesitancy but are not the main reason for the drop.
One major issue is that parents, like new mother Lily, face challenges such as post-partum depression and difficulties traveling to appointments.
Some UK politicians are now discussing making childhood vaccinations mandatory.
Measles outbreaks have occurred in cities like Birmingham and London, and two children in England died of measles this year.
Immunizations, along with clean water and sanitation, have greatly reduced child deaths compared to before the 1800s.
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and President Donald Trump have disagreed about how to handle the Reflecting Pool case, causing uncertainty about Pirro’s future relationship with the president. This disagreement happened after President Trump publicly criticized Pirro, despite their long friendship.
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Jeanine Pirro is a U.S. Attorney who has known President Trump for decades.
They disagreed on the management of a legal matter called the Reflecting Pool case.
President Trump criticized Pirro on camera in the Oval Office.
Pirro visited the White House later the same evening.
The clash has created questions about Pirro’s position with President Trump going forward.
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President Donald Trump criticized major U.S. oil companies Chevron and ExxonMobil for making large profits while Americans face high petrol prices. Chevron reported its highest quarterly earnings in six years, benefiting from high global oil prices and less dependence on Middle Eastern oil.
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President Trump said Chevron and ExxonMobil made "too much money" in recent profits.
Chevron’s adjusted earnings per share were $6.06, totaling $12 billion in profits this quarter.
Oil prices rose due to tensions between the U.S. and Iran, affecting global supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Chevron relies mostly on American oil production (over 70%) and has less than 5% exposure to Middle Eastern oil.
Chevron rewarded workers with bonuses equal to half their monthly pay.
ExxonMobil posted $9.2 billion in profits, its best in four years, but below analysts’ predictions.
Valero Energy also reported record second-quarter profits of $3.7 billion.
U.S. petrol prices average $4.09 per gallon, significantly higher than $2.98 when the U.S. and Israel first struck Iran in February.
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President Donald Trump has called on major oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil to lower gasoline prices, criticizing them for making large profits during international conflicts that have raised fuel costs. His remarks come as many Americans face high gas prices ahead of the November midterm elections.
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President Trump blamed big oil companies for high gasoline prices and urged them to reduce prices for consumers.
He responded to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth’s interview where the CEO did not credit Trump’s administration for the industry’s recent success.
Trump said Chevron and ExxonMobil are making too much profit and should share some money back with the public.
Major U.S. oil companies have seen strong profits due to higher crude oil prices from conflicts like the Iran war.
Chevron posted its highest quarterly earnings in over six years recently, while Valero Energy also reported strong profits.
The national average for gas prices remains above $4 per gallon, with some states paying even more, such as California.
Experts say global oil prices, influenced by international events and OPEC decisions, largely determine what consumers pay at gas stations.
Refiners can affect prices when supplies are tight, but many refineries are already working at near full capacity.
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NHS radiographers in the United Kingdom have reported a rise in racist abuse from patients, including name-calling and refusal of care based on skin color. A survey found many radiographers experienced or witnessed racism over the past 18 months, leading NHS leaders to call for zero tolerance of such behavior.
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NHS radiographers have been called racist names like “monkeys” and “dirty foreigners” by some patients.
Some patients refused to be treated by black or Asian staff.
A survey of 381 radiographers showed a noticeable increase in racist incidents over 18 months.
Patients made offensive comments about immigration and job competition.
Some patients pretended not to understand radiographers who spoke with accents.
The NHS Race and Health Observatory calls for strict rules against racism in the NHS.
Past surveys show that racism toward NHS staff has increased significantly, including abuse and bullying.
NHS England says racist abuse is unacceptable and has plans to support affected staff and take actions against abusive patients.
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Vance Boelter, who is serving two life sentences plus 40 years for killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, made his first appearance in state court on similar charges. He pleaded guilty to federal charges to avoid the death penalty and now faces state charges including murder and attempted murder.
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Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to killing Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Boelter received two life terms plus 40 years in federal prison.
He appeared in Minnesota state court for the first time on the same case, now facing state charges.
The state charges include two counts of murder, four counts of attempted murder, impersonating a police officer, and animal cruelty.
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911 and has not had a federal death penalty case.
Boelter’s state court hearing was mostly procedural, with his attorney preparing for future arguments.
The shootings severely injured the Hortman family’s dog, which had to be put down.
Boelter’s next state court date is scheduled for September 2, 2026.
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A man named Chad Williams shot and killed three people outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. He then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and police believe he acted alone. The police are still investigating the reason for the shooting.
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The shooting happened near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Chad Williams, 24 years old, was the suspect and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Three people were killed, including an In-N-Out employee, and seven others were injured.
Williams attended the College of Southern Idaho but did not graduate.
He was once a student government senator but was impeached in 2023.
Police say the suspect acted alone.
An off-duty state trooper and a private citizen confronted the shooter, likely stopping more harm.
The FBI is helping local police with the investigation and asks for any videos or information about the shooting.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made a deal with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination to lead the Department of Justice permanently. Blanche agreed in writing that the DOJ will cancel a $1.8 billion fund aimed at preventing weaponization, which might have been used to pay settlements to allies of President Donald Trump, including people involved in the January 6 events.
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Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
He wants to become the permanent head of the Department of Justice.
Two Republican senators had threatened to block his nomination.
Blanche reached an agreement with these senators.
He agreed to end a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund could have been used to settle claims for allies of President Trump.
Some potential beneficiaries were connected to the January 6 Capitol events.
This deal removed a major obstacle in Blanche’s confirmation process.
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Republican Representative Max Miller is being asked by many people to resign because of accusations that he abused his ex-wife and their child. President Donald Trump made a comment about these calls on Monday.
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Max Miller is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He is accused of abusing his ex-wife and their child.
There are increasing calls for Miller to resign from his position.
President Donald Trump spoke publicly about the situation on Monday.
The news was reported by CBS News and their correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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Todd Blanche is closer to becoming the permanent attorney general after he withdrew a fund created by President Trump called the "anti-weaponization fund." This move helped him gain support from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
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Todd Blanche is a candidate for permanent attorney general.
Blanche withdrew the "anti-weaponization fund" established by President Trump.
Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis now support Blanche.
The "anti-weaponization fund" was a program started by President Trump.
Blanche's action of rescinding the fund influenced key Republican support.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Nicole Sganga.
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are influential Republican senators.
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Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton are debating in Massachusetts for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The debate is set for 7 p.m. Eastern Time and takes place ahead of the September 1 primary election.
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The debate lasts one hour.
It is the second debate between Markey and Moulton, following one in July.
The event is held at Boston 25 studios in Dedham, Massachusetts.
The debate is moderated by Kerry Kavanaugh from Boston 25 News and Adam Reilly from GBH politics.
The debate is part of the Democratic primary campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts.
The primary election will be held on September 1, 2024.
Viewers can watch the debate live online.
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico criticized a new Texas ban on certain THC products, saying it will push people to buy from illegal sources. He used President Donald Trump’s past statements supporting marijuana regulation to argue against the ban.
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Texas recently banned the sale of THC products containing delta-8 and delta-10 variants.
THC products with delta-9 under 0.3 percent remain legal in Texas.
The ban was allowed after a Texas Supreme Court ruling classified these THC variants as Schedule I drugs.
Possessing banned THC products can lead to jail time and fines in Texas.
James Talarico, a Democrat, opposes the ban and says it benefits drug cartels by pushing sales underground.
Talarico quoted President Trump’s 2025 executive order supporting adult access to regulated marijuana products.
Attorney General Ken Paxton, Talarico’s Republican opponent, opposes marijuana decriminalization but hasn’t commented on the ban specifically.
Polls show Talarico leading or close to Paxton in the Texas Senate race ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia rejected the idea of supporting a socialist candidate. He made these remarks during an interview on CBS News’s "Face the Nation" amid growing attention to democratic socialists in U.S. politics.
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Joe Manchin is a current U.S. senator from West Virginia.
He was formerly a senator and is now actively serving.
Manchin spoke on CBS News’s program "Face the Nation."
The interview included a question about supporting a socialist political candidate.
Manchin responded by firmly rejecting the idea.
The discussion happened as democratic socialist ideas gain attention nationally.
Manchin’s comments reflect his political position against socialist candidates.
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Many Arab Americans in Michigan, especially in Dearborn, chose not to vote for the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 election due to her and President Biden's policies supporting Israel amid the conflict in Gaza. Some voted for President Donald Trump despite his pro-Israel stance, while others voted third party or abstained, showing a shift away from traditional Democratic support.
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Yemeni-American activist Samraa Luqman voted for President Trump in 2024 to hold Democrats accountable for their support of Israel during the Gaza conflict.
Arab American voters in Michigan broke from their usual support for Democrats due to disappointment with Biden and Harris’s policies on Gaza and Israel.
Vice President Kamala Harris opposed an arms embargo on Israel, which alienated many Arab American voters.
At a Michigan rally, Trump engaged the Arab community by bringing Muslim imams on stage and visiting Dearborn, a large Arab and Muslim suburb.
In east Dearborn precincts, about 45% voted for Trump, 29% for Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and only 16% for Harris in the 2024 election.
Despite voting for Trump, many Arab Americans now express dissatisfaction and disapproval of his policies, including immigration restrictions and military actions.
Trump’s administration ended immigration protections for Yemeni nationals, impacting the community despite some leaders’ previous support.
Some Arab Americans view their voting decisions as a response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and feel this moment has changed their political attitudes.
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Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio has asked Congressman Max Miller, who is his former son-in-law, to resign and stop running for re-election. Moreno said Miller poses a risk to his daughter amid allegations and a difficult divorce between Miller and Moreno’s daughter, Emily.
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Senator Bernie Moreno is from Ohio.
Max Miller is a Republican Congressman from Ohio and Moreno’s former son-in-law.
Moreno has publicly called for Miller to resign from Congress.
Moreno also wants Miller to end his campaign for re-election.
There are allegations of domestic abuse involving Miller.
The situation relates to divorce proceedings between Miller and Moreno’s daughter, Emily.
Moreno described Miller as a danger to his daughter.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a photo of a dinner with Tucker Carlson, Rep. Thomas Massie, and others, saying a new "America First" movement has started. This movement is connected to conservative political ideas in the United States.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tucker Carlson is a conservative political commentator.
Rep. Thomas Massie is a current U.S. lawmaker.
They met at a dinner, which Greene shared on social media.
Greene announced that the "America First" movement has begun.
The movement focuses on putting American interests first in politics.
Political analysts Ameshia Cross and Jesse Arm provided commentary on this event.
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In Michigan, Democrats are choosing their candidate for the Senate in a primary election. The race is competitive, with candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed representing different parts of the party and different approaches.
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The primary election is for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
The two main candidates are Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
Both candidates represent different wings or groups within the Democratic Party.
The contest is described as contentious, meaning it is heated and competitive.
Reporter Lisa Desjardins traveled to Michigan to cover this election.
The outcome will influence the future direction of the Michigan Democratic Party.
Haley Stevens is currently a Representative in the U.S. House.
Abdul El-Sayed has a background that appeals to a different segment of Democratic voters.
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Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, met with President Donald Trump at the White House amid questions about her job. This came after President Trump criticized her for dropping charges in a case involving damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
She met with President Donald Trump at the White House on August 3, 2026.
President Trump said Pirro "folded like an umbrella" for dropping charges related to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump expressed confusion about her decision, saying, "I don’t know what she was thinking."
White House officials declined to comment on the meeting itself but referred to Trump's earlier critical remarks.
President Trump has privately considered whether to fire Pirro but has not made a final decision.
The story is ongoing and may have updates in the future.
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Pete Buttigieg said he is likely to run for president again in 2028, influenced by becoming a father to twins in 2021. Recent polls show Buttigieg as one of the top potential Democratic candidates, though prediction markets are less confident about his chances.
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Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2028 presidential run and describes himself as "more inclined than not" to run.
He and his husband adopted twins in 2021, which affected how he thinks about running.
Polls this year often place Buttigieg near the top among Democratic hopefuls.
Some polls show him leading with support ranging roughly from 13% to 24%.
Other polls show a more mixed picture, with Buttigieg sometimes behind rivals like Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Prediction markets currently favor Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez, and Jon Ossoff over Buttigieg.
Buttigieg has the highest favorability rating in some polls, around 72%.
The Democratic primary field remains uncertain, with many voters undecided and the first primary still more than a year away.
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