A recent Politico poll found that about two-thirds of MAGA voters who supported President Trump previously would still back a Republican candidate accused of sexual assault. This shows strong loyalty among this voter group despite serious allegations.
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66% of MAGA voters from the last Trump election said they would support a GOP candidate accused of sexual assault.
The poll was conducted by Politico.
The MAGA voter group shows high loyalty to Republican candidates.
Sexual assault accusations did not significantly reduce support among these voters.
This finding reflects attitudes within a specific segment of the U.S. electorate.
The poll highlights political support patterns related to serious allegations against candidates.
MAGA stands for "Make America Great Again," a slogan linked to President Trump.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children and attempting to take her own life in January 2023 in Massachusetts. Her lawyers say she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth. Prosecutors argue she acted intentionally and should be held criminally responsible.
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Lindsay Clancy killed her three children, aged 8 months, 3 years, and 5 years, in January 2023.
She then tried to end her own life.
First responders described the scene to the jury during the trial.
Clancy’s defense claims she had postpartum psychosis, a mental illness that can happen after childbirth due to stress, lack of sleep, and hormonal changes.
Clancy was treated for bipolar disorder and took antidepressants after her third child's birth, which her lawyers say worsened her condition.
The prosecution says Clancy knowingly and deliberately killed her children.
If convicted of murder, Clancy could face life in prison without parole.
If found not guilty due to mental illness, she would be placed in a state mental health facility.
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A panel within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advocacy, recommended allowing certain peptides to be sold legally in the US without full safety and effectiveness tests. They plan to use a regulatory loophole involving compounding pharmacies, which are less regulated and can provide these untested peptides to consumers.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about peptides on Joe Rogan’s podcast in early 2026.
Peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are popular in wellness communities but lack FDA approval for regular use.
The Biden-era FDA halted many peptides due to safety and effectiveness concerns.
Kennedy pushed for making peptides easier to obtain legally.
An FDA advisory committee recommended reclassifying six out of seven peptides to allow legal sales.
This recommendation uses compounding pharmacies, which can produce drugs without full FDA oversight.
Compounding pharmacies traditionally make custom medications but have sometimes caused safety issues.
The new policy could lead to wider access to untested peptides in the US market.
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The Senate HELP Committee voted 12-10 to advance President Donald Trump’s nominees for key health and labor positions. This includes the nomination of Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and nominees for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Labor Secretary roles.
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee considered several nominees from President Trump.
The committee approved advancing Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC.
The vote count was 12 in favor and 10 against for Schwartz’s nomination.
Other nominees for the ASPR and Labor Secretary positions were also moved forward.
These nominees will now proceed to the full Senate for confirmation votes.
The CDC directs public health disease control and prevention in the U.S.
The ASPR focuses on preparing and responding to health emergencies.
The Labor Secretary oversees federal labor laws and workforce programs.
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The Senate health committee approved Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Sean Kaufman as assistant secretary for preparedness and response. Both nominees now await full Senate votes, and their approvals come amid concerns about past controversies and political pressures in the health department.
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Erica Schwartz was approved 12-10 by the Senate health committee to lead the CDC.
Sean Kaufman, nominated for a health preparedness role, was approved 12-11 despite past anti-vaccine statements.
Committee chair Bill Cassidy expressed concern over Kaufman's previous comments but secured promises that Kaufman would not influence vaccine policy.
Both nominations were postponed previously due to low attendance and further questions about Kaufman.
Schwartz pledged to follow science and rebuild trust at the CDC but was cautious about reporting unscientific policies from leadership.
Schwartz is President Trump’s third nominee for the CDC director role after earlier nominees faced controversies or dismissal.
The CDC faces morale and staffing problems after nearly a year without a permanent political leader.
Cassidy warned that the committee will hold future appointees accountable if promises about scientific oversight are broken.
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Senator Alex Padilla has reintroduced a bill to update an old immigration rule so more immigrants can apply for green cards. The bill would let people who have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least seven years apply for permanent residency if they meet other requirements.
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The bill updates the Registry provision, part of U.S. immigration law from 1929.
The current eligibility date in the law is set to 1972, making it hard for many immigrants to qualify.
The proposed change allows immigrants who have lived in the U.S. continuously for seven years to apply for a green card.
More than 8 million people could become eligible, including Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, and some H-1B visa holders.
Senator Alex Padilla is a California Democrat and the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee.
The bill is a response to increased deportations and immigration restrictions under President Trump’s administration.
Republicans control the Senate and many oppose broader immigration legalization without stricter border controls.
The bill faces a tough path in Congress due to political divisions.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy is ongoing in Plymouth Superior Court, where first responders who arrived after the deaths of her three children are testifying. Clancy faces three first-degree murder charges for killing her children in January 2023 and has pleaded not guilty, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her children aged 5, 3, and 8 months.
She has admitted to killing the children but pleads not guilty, claiming mental illness caused by medication and postpartum psychosis.
First responders including police officers Brian Josephine and Stephen Hall testified about the scene at the Clancy home.
Officers found Lindsay Clancy injured outside the house after she jumped out of a window and her ex-husband Patrick Clancy discovering the children strangled in the basement.
Patrick Clancy testified emotionally before, including a 911 call recording.
The defense did not cross-examine the first responders but thanked them for their service.
Lindsay Clancy attends court in a wheelchair because she was paralyzed after attempting suicide that day.
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Police officers in at least 12 U.S. states have been accused of improperly using Flock Safety’s license plate reader systems for personal reasons. This technology is meant to help law enforcement find stolen cars and missing people, but some officers have used it to track family members, romantic partners, or acquaintances.
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Misuse allegations involve states including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Officers reportedly accessed license plate data for personal tracking, not official police work.
Flock Safety’s system is widely used by thousands of police agencies to assist in investigations.
In Georgia, multiple officers were arrested or fired due to unauthorized database access.
North Carolina and Alabama also saw arrests and terminations related to misuse.
Some cases involve tracking romantic partners and family members without permission.
Law enforcement leaders have stated misconduct breaches public trust and will be punished.
There is a national debate about privacy and regulation of license plate reader technology.
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The Trump administration decided to release $600 million of U.S. funds to support a global vaccine program for children in poor countries. This reversed an earlier decision to stop funding the Geneva-based group Gavi, which helps provide vaccines worldwide.
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The Trump administration announced the release of $600 million in government funds.
These funds were originally approved by Congress for a vaccine program.
The program helps vaccinate children in poor countries.
The funds support Gavi, a global vaccine alliance based in Geneva.
Last year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had stopped U.S. funding to Gavi.
The new decision reverses that halt and resumes support for the program.
Gavi works to improve access to immunization in developing nations.
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Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve chief, said the U.S. economy is showing strong signs of resilience and the Federal Open Market Committee decided not to raise interest rates this week. However, many Americans disagree and feel the economy is getting worse, with concerns about rising costs and affordability.
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Kevin Warsh attended his second Federal Open Market Committee meeting, where interest rates were kept the same.
Warsh believes the economy is strong with steady job growth and stable unemployment.
Inflation has spiked recently, partly due to the war in Iran.
A Quinnipiac University poll found only 28% of voters think the economy is good or excellent.
59% of Americans surveyed believe the economy is getting worse.
A Harris Poll found 95% of Americans see an affordability crisis from rising prices of groceries and gas.
Negative views of the economy are common among Democrats, Republicans, and key voters for President Trump’s party.
Consumer confidence declined in July after small improvements in June, affected by rising gas prices and uncertain international issues.
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A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows that 55 percent of Americans believe the war with Iran will last for one year or more. The poll reflects public opinion about the ongoing U.S. military involvement in Iran.
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More than half of Americans surveyed expect the war with Iran to continue for at least a year.
55 percent of respondents shared this view in the Quinnipiac University poll.
The poll was released on a Wednesday (specific date not provided).
The poll focuses on American opinions about the U.S. military operation in Iran.
This shows significant public expectation of a long conflict ahead.
The article does not provide details about the exact military actions or government statements.
The survey represents U.S. domestic opinions on an international conflict.
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CBS’s news show 60 Minutes has hired Ross Douthat, a New York Times opinion writer with no TV experience, to be a correspondent. This hire follows many departures of experienced reporters and comes under new leadership aiming to change the show’s direction.
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Ross Douthat, known for opinion writing on politics and religion, joined 60 Minutes without prior TV or investigative reporting experience.
Several seasoned 60 Minutes reporters, including Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Sharyn Alfonsi, recently left the show.
Anderson Cooper also left 60 Minutes amid complaints of political bias in reporting.
CBS News new owner David Ellison appointed Bari Weiss as editor in chief in October; Weiss is known for opinion journalism and conservative views.
Weiss hired Nick Bilton as executive producer of 60 Minutes, another person without TV news background.
CBS News ratings, including 60 Minutes, have dropped significantly under the new leadership.
Scott Pelley publicly criticized Weiss and was soon after let go from CBS.
New correspondent Norah O’Donnell and contributor Sebastian Junger have also joined 60 Minutes recently.
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The US State Department showed a map of Africa at a global conference that mislabeled every country, causing confusion. The department said it was a mistake made by a team member and took full responsibility.
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The map mislabeled every African country during a presentation at the Aids 2026 conference in Brazil.
The map appeared to be created using artificial intelligence tools from OpenAI.
Nigeria was shown as landlocked in the Sahara desert instead of its correct location.
Mozambique and Côte d’Ivoire were placed far from their actual regions.
The State Department admitted the error and apologized to attendees and African partners.
The presentation was by Jeff Graham, who leads the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar).
Despite the map mistake, the conference discussions were described as productive.
The US is reducing some Pepfar funding and plans to end the program in South Africa, while continuing core work like providing life-saving drugs.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said the public did not gain new insights from the released diary entries of Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the COVID-19 response. Carville expressed frustration, implying that the information did not change what people already knew.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was a leader in the U.S. government’s response to COVID-19.
Diary entries or personal communications of Dr. Fauci were released to the public.
Carville said the public “didn’t learn anything” new from these documents.
This statement reflects Carville’s opinion about the value of the release.
The diary entries contain texts, emails, or similar personal records.
The comments were made during a recent public discussion or interview.
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A man from New Jersey who drove his car into a Brooklyn synagogue was sentenced to time served plus one week in jail. He had already spent about six months in custody and will also pay restitution and receive mental health treatment.
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Dan Sohail, 36, from Carteret, New Jersey, rammed a car into the Chabad-Lubavitch synagogue in Brooklyn on January 28.
No one was hurt in the incident.
Sohail pleaded guilty to damaging religious property in May.
He was sentenced by US District Judge Eric Vitaliano to time served (about six months) plus seven days.
Sohail must pay more than $19,000 to cover damages.
He is required to undergo mental health treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and a personality disorder.
Federal prosecutors wanted a longer sentence of 14 months, citing a rise in anti-Jewish crimes.
The judge ruled the charge as a property crime and not a hate crime, noting Sohail’s mental health issues.
Sohail’s lawyers said he was struggling with mental illness and was trying to convert to Judaism.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has started its first case in a rarely used court designed to quickly remove noncitizens suspected of terrorism. The case involves Nazira Haji Zada, a woman from Afghanistan living in Texas, whose sons were convicted in Oklahoma related to terrorism.
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The Department of Justice is using a special court called the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
This court is rarely active and focuses on removing suspected terrorists who are not U.S. citizens.
Nazira Haji Zada is a 47-year-old Afghan woman living in Fort Worth, Texas.
The DOJ wants to remove her from the United States.
Her sons were convicted in Oklahoma for involvement in terrorism-related crimes.
The court process is designed to speed up removal of dangerous individuals.
This is the first case brought to this court in a long time.
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Arthur Brooks, an author and columnist, says that trying to improve your appearance by following social media trends called "looksmaxxing" does not work well and can be bad for men's health. He suggests that instead of focusing on online appearance tips, men should spend more time meeting people in real life.
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"Looksmaxxing" is a social media trend where people try to improve their looks using online advice.
Arthur Brooks describes this trend as ineffective and unhealthy for men.
Brooks is an author and writes for The Free Press.
He shared his views on CBS News Mornings.
Brooks advises men to go offline and interact with people face-to-face.
The focus is on improving social life rather than appearance through online methods.
Brooks’s advice promotes real-life connections over social media habits.
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Elon Musk is restarting America PAC, a political group that spent over $260 million in 2024, to help Republicans get more voters in the 2026 midterm elections. The states where this effort could have the biggest impact include Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine. The group will focus on voter outreach activities like door-knocking, digital ads, and mail to boost turnout.
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Elon Musk is reviving America PAC to support Republican voter turnout in the 2026 midterms.
America PAC spent more than $260 million during the 2024 election cycle.
Key states affected are Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine.
A second group of states includes Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Wisconsin, California, and New York.
The operation will focus on field activities like door-to-door contact, digital outreach, and direct mail.
This effort supports Republicans trying to keep their narrow majority in Congress.
The map in the article shows where turnout efforts could matter most but does not predict spending locations.
Higher voter turnout is especially important in midterms because fewer people usually vote than in presidential elections.
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A tornado hit eastern Wisconsin on July 27, causing damage to buildings and knocking down power lines onto a car. Thousands of people lost electricity, but no one was reported dead.
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The storm occurred in eastern Wisconsin on July 27.
A tornado was part of the storm system.
Power lines were toppled and fell onto a vehicle.
Many buildings were damaged by the storm.
Thousands of residents experienced power outages.
No deaths were reported from the tornado or storm.
A dashcam video captured the tornado and its effects.
The event is part of severe weather conditions affecting the area.
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A grenade was thrown into a home in Philadelphia’s Feltonville neighborhood early Thursday morning. The grenade did not explode, and it was thrown back outside by someone inside before the bomb squad safely removed it. No one was injured, and the home was evacuated during the incident.
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A grenade was thrown into a home around 2 a.m. in Feltonville, Philadelphia.
The grenade did not explode after it landed inside the house.
Someone inside the home threw the grenade back out onto the street.
The bomb squad was called and safely removed the grenade.
The home was evacuated while officials handled the situation.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
The event took place on a Thursday morning.
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