Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio has asked Representative Max Miller, who is also his former son-in-law, to resign after abuse allegations related to Moreno’s daughter and granddaughter. Moreno said Miller needs serious psychological help.
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Senator Bernie Moreno is a Republican from Ohio.
Max Miller is a Republican Representative from Ohio and Moreno’s former son-in-law.
Abuse allegations involve Moreno’s daughter and granddaughter.
Moreno publicly called for Miller to resign from his elected position.
Moreno stated that Miller needs serious psychological help.
Moreno emphasized the importance of basic character standards for elected officials.
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Multiple fires near railway tracks at Waltham Cross caused trains between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport to stop. Firefighters used 14 engines to control a large grass fire, and train services were delayed, cancelled, or rerouted.
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Fires near railway lines in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, caused train stoppages.
London Fire Brigade used 14 fire engines to fight a grass fire near Waltham Abbey.
About 14 hectares (approx. 35 acres) of grassland caught fire at the peak.
Trains to/from Stansted Airport, Cambridge North, Meridian Water, and Hertford East were affected.
Some trains were diverted via Seven Sisters station.
Network Rail staff worked on-site to restore normal train services.
Smoke from the fires affected traffic on the nearby M25 highway.
It is not clear if the fires were separate or related; investigations are ongoing.
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President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is doing very well in its war against Iran, which began in February 2024. However, the conflict has caused significant costs, casualties, and has not achieved major goals like regime change, while Iran continues to use tactics to maintain its military strength.
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The U.S.-Iran war started on February 28, 2024.
The war has cost at least $37.5 billion in military spending as of mid-July 2024.
18 U.S. service members have died, and 624 have been wounded during the conflict.
U.S. forces have damaged Iran’s conventional military and killed key Iranian officials.
Iran uses "asymmetric warfare," such as drones and missiles, to continue attacks.
Iran gained control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz during the war.
Major U.S. goals like destroying Iran’s nuclear program and causing regime change have not been achieved.
Experts say the war could be seen as a strategic defeat based on U.S. goals and current outcomes.
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A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Iran war appeared in Foley Square, New York. The statue was made by an anonymous art group called Secret Handshake.
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The trophy is 10 feet tall and golden-colored.
It mocks President Trump’s role in the Iran war.
The statue was placed in Foley Square, New York.
The artwork was created by a group named Secret Handshake, who remain anonymous.
The trophy serves as a public art piece commenting on political events.
No information was given about who authorized or funded the installation.
The display attracted public attention in the area.
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The Department of Homeland Security introduced a new rule on July 17, 2026, that limits foreign journalists' work visas to eight months in the United States. This change reduces the time foreign reporters can work independently in the country.
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The new regulation was issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
It took effect on July 17, 2026.
The rule shortens I-visa durations for foreign journalists to eight months.
I-visas allow foreign reporters to work in the United States.
The shorter visa period limits how long foreign journalists can stay and work independently.
The rule impacts foreign press access within the U.S.
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Senator John Kennedy said he doubts the Senate will approve Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General. He mentioned other Republican senators are discussing a possible solution with the Justice Department.
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Senator John Kennedy is a Republican from Louisiana.
Kennedy expressed doubt about Todd Blanche's confirmation as full-time Attorney General.
Todd Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General.
Kennedy is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) are talking with the Justice Department about a possible resolution.
The discussion involves how to handle Blanche’s confirmation process.
This conversation was reported on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
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CBS News aired an episode of "Face the Nation" featuring interviews with Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, independent former Senator Joe Manchin, and his daughter Heather Manchin. The guests discussed various topics during the program.
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Clement Delangue is the CEO of Hugging Face, a technology company.
Joe Manchin served as a U.S. Senator and is now independent.
Heather Manchin is Joe Manchin’s daughter.
They appeared together on the CBS show "Face the Nation."
The show included interviews about current issues.
The broadcast is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Senator Mark Kelly discussed the ongoing war that has lasted longer than expected and the U.S. response, particularly regarding Iran. He criticized President Trump’s handling of the situation, saying there is no clear plan, and emphasized the struggles of veterans and rising costs for Americans.
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The war has lasted six months, longer than the expected four to five weeks.
Iran recently attacked Egypt, and Saudi Arabia joined the U.S. in bombing Iranian-backed groups.
President Trump mentioned considering military actions on a scale not seen since World War II.
Senator Kelly said the administration has not shared new plans about Iran with Congress.
Kelly criticized the president’s approach as inconsistent and escalating the conflict.
Prices for everyday items and gas are rising, affecting many Americans, including veterans.
The war is unpopular, and both Republicans and Democrats have low public support on handling Iran.
Military leaders have warned about resource shortages to defend allies like Israel from missile attacks.
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Cleveland police failed to arrest Harrison Simpson in 2024 despite a court warrant for breaching a protection order. Later, Simpson and his girlfriend, Alexandra Walker, were convicted of abusing and killing a two-year-old girl named Isabelle Welsh.
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Isabelle Welsh died in September 2025 from severe abuse that caused bruises and 21 broken bones.
Her mother, Alexandra Walker, and Walker’s boyfriend, Harrison Simpson, were found guilty of murder and child cruelty.
Simpson was also found guilty of sexually assaulting Isabelle; Walker was cleared of that charge.
The police did not arrest Simpson after a March 2024 warrant for breaking a non-molestation order to protect against abuse.
Cleveland police said they tried to find Simpson but were unsuccessful until after the murder.
After the murder, police reviewed and improved their system for tracking and arresting people with outstanding warrants.
The judge described Isabelle’s death as the result of a prolonged and cruel campaign of violence.
The family said Isabelle was deeply loved and their lives will never be the same without her.
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Senator John Kennedy expressed doubt about whether President Trump truly believes that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Kennedy said he is unsure if Trump’s statements are sincere, part of political strategy, or just spoken without full thought.
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Senator John Kennedy is from Louisiana and is a member of the Republican Party.
He spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with host Kristen Welker.
Kennedy questioned if President Trump really believes vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark in Washington, D.C.
Kennedy said President Trump may be anxious when he has an unexpressed thought.
It is unclear if Trump’s claims are based on fact or political messaging.
The discussion relates to statements made by President Trump about vandalism.
The interview took place on a Sunday news program.
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Capital One closed more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 after a review by its anti-money laundering team. The Trump Organization and Eric Trump sued Capital One, claiming the closures were politically motivated, but Capital One says it acted for legal reasons and wants the case dismissed.
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Capital One closed over 300 Trump Organization-related bank accounts in 2021.
The bank's anti-money laundering (AML) team reviewed the accounts before closing them.
The Trump Organization and Eric Trump sued Capital One in 2025, saying the closures were for political reasons.
Capital One denies political motives and says the closures followed federal rules and careful analysis.
The court dismissed two previous complaints but allowed amended complaints to be filed.
Capital One argues the Trump Organization’s claims are based on selective quotes and misunderstandings.
Federal law may prevent banks from sharing certain information about suspicious transactions.
President Trump has taken steps against what he calls political discrimination by banks, including suing JPMorgan Chase.
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Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller said he will continue his campaign for reelection despite accusations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife and concerns raised by her father, Senator Bernie Moreno. Miller denies the allegations and says no court or agency has proven any abuse, while his critics call for him to leave office.
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Rep. Max Miller denies abusing his ex-wife and their daughter.
Miller says no criminal charges or official findings support the abuse claims.
His ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, called Miller a danger to his granddaughter and unfit for office.
Miller is suing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, for defamation; she has accused him of physical abuse in court.
Emily Moreno claims their daughter was injured while in Miller’s custody; Miller denies causing the injury.
Miller was previously accused of abuse by ex-girlfriend Stephanie Grisham, but he settled a defamation suit with her in 2023.
The controversy comes days before Ohio’s deadline to hold a special election to replace Miller on the ballot.
Miller’s Democratic opponent is Brian Poindexter, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
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New Jersey has a new law called the "Skip the Stuff" law that limits the automatic inclusion of single-use plastic items like utensils, straws, and condiments in takeout and delivery orders. Starting August 1, 2026, restaurants and food services must only provide these items when customers ask for them, as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.
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The law became effective on August 1, 2026, and applies to all food service businesses in New Jersey, including restaurants, food trucks, and delivery services.
Single-use items such as plastic utensils, straws, and condiment packets can no longer be included automatically with orders.
Customers must specifically request these items when ordering, especially on apps or online platforms.
Full-service restaurants with seating for 10 or more must use reusable utensils and serve condiments in bottles or reusable containers for dine-in customers.
The law aims to reduce plastic waste that harms wildlife and pollutes the environment, as 95% of food packaging is thrown away after one use.
Some places, like schools, health care facilities, and correctional facilities, are exempt from the law.
Food court vendors have a temporary exemption until August 1, 2028.
Businesses that break the law face warnings or penalties, with increasing consequences for repeated violations.
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Federal investigators are looking into a recent cyberattack on water systems in several U.S. states to see if Iranian hackers were involved. GOP Representative Mike Turner said critical infrastructure like water systems must be strengthened to prevent such attacks, while President Trump suggested the attack might be due to local failures in Minnesota.
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Cyberattacks targeted water system technology in Minnesota and at least six other U.S. states last week.
Some water utilities had to switch to manual operations because of the cyber activity.
Federal investigators, including the FBI, are exploring whether Iranian hackers were behind the attacks.
President Trump denied Iranian involvement and criticized Minnesota’s state leadership.
Rep. Mike Turner said Congress has not been informed about the incidents yet.
Turner noted that Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea have targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, including water systems, as military targets.
Turner called for "hardening" or strengthening of critical infrastructure to defend against future attacks.
Iranian state-sponsored hackers have a history of attacking U.S. companies and government agencies for over ten years.
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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed about 600 buildings and forced around 5,000 homes to evacuate. The fires cover over 8 square miles and remain uncontrolled, with strong winds and steep terrain making firefighting difficult.
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Approximately 600 homes, businesses, and buildings have been destroyed by the fires.
About 5,000 homes in eastern Washington have been evacuated.
The fires cover more than 8.2 square miles around Spokane.
There are three main fires: Old Trails Fire, Fairview Fire, and Meadowview Fire.
No deaths have been reported so far.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency.
The National Weather Service issued a “particularly dangerous situation” red flag warning due to fire risks.
High winds of 35-45 mph are expected, which could spread the fires further, especially through the hilly, canyon-filled terrain near Spokane.
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Senator Bernie Moreno says that Representative Max Miller, who is Moreno’s former son-in-law, should not be in the House of Representatives due to concerns about character and behavior. Miller is facing allegations of domestic abuse and is involved in a custody dispute with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, while continuing his campaign for re-election.
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Senator Bernie Moreno is the former father-in-law of Representative Max Miller.
Moreno says Miller should not serve in Congress because he fails basic character standards.
Moreno believes Miller needs professional psychological help and is dangerous to his daughter.
Miller is defending himself against domestic abuse allegations in a live video on X (previously Twitter).
Miller is involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
Miller plans to stay in the race for re-election despite calls for him to step down.
Democrats see an opportunity to win Miller’s seat in northeast Ohio because of these issues.
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The Trump administration promised to be very open about the war against Iran, but after six months, it shares little detailed information about the conflict. President Trump often gives broad updates, while official press briefings have mostly stopped, making it hard for the public and lawmakers to fully understand the war’s progress.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised the most transparent administration ever regarding the Iran war.
Over 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the Middle East in this conflict.
At least 18 American service members have died, and hundreds more are injured.
Formal Pentagon press briefings have mostly stopped since early May.
President Trump provides regular public updates mainly through statements and social media.
The administration shares battlefield videos, but these lack full details.
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire and negotiations but fighting resumed shortly after.
Iran’s media blackout and lack of embedded U.S. ground troops make it difficult to know what is happening on the ground.
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Former Senator Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin appeared on "Face the Nation" to discuss their new effort to elect independent candidates in the U.S. They said the current two-party system limits competition and makes it very hard for independent candidates to get on ballots or be heard.
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About 47% of American adults identify as political independents, the highest in a decade.
Most elections in the U.S. are not competitive because the two major parties control the system.
Only about 21% of people voted in the last primary elections, the lowest ever.
Independent candidates face many obstacles, like needing thousands of signatures to get on ballots.
Democrats and Republicans can get on ballots by paying a fee, which is much easier.
Joe Manchin criticized the control that party extremes (MAGA in Republicans and DSA in Democrats) have over politics.
Bernie Sanders is an independent but runs on the Democratic ticket.
Heather Manchin said that no current members of Congress act as true independents because they join one party's group.
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Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather spoke on a TV program about their effort to help more independent candidates win elections. They also talked about whether they would support a candidate who calls themselves a socialist.
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Joe Manchin is a former U.S. senator.
Heather Manchin is Joe Manchin’s daughter.
They want to help independent political candidates get elected.
The discussion took place on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
They addressed the question of supporting a socialist candidate.
The focus is on political elections in the United States.
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The article discusses current political focus on deporting asylum seekers and children involved in court cases under President Trump's policies. It calls for politicians to protect asylum rights and work on creating a safer and more humane border system.
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President Trump is targeting asylum seekers and children in court for deportation.
The issue involves the treatment of people arriving at the U.S. border.
There is a call for politicians to support asylum rights.
The article emphasizes the need for better policies on border arrivals.
The goal is to create a safer and more humane system for people seeking asylum.
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