Senator Lindsey Graham was honored at a memorial visited by presidents, prime ministers, and other leaders. He served South Carolina in Congress and the Senate for 30 years and was known for his work in foreign policy and on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was also a close supporter of President Donald Trump.
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Lindsey Graham served 30 years as a congressman and senator from South Carolina.
He was recognized for his strong interest in foreign policy.
Graham played an important role on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
He was a close ally of President Donald Trump.
The memorial included attendance from presidents, prime ministers, and senators.
The events began at the U.S. Capitol, where Graham worked for many years.
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A new YouTube series called "Long Play: Winning the South" looks at the changing politics in six Southern U.S. states. Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu discusses the series and the role people have played in shaping the region's political landscape.
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The series is named "Long Play: Winning the South."
It focuses on six states in the American South.
The series explores political changes and issues in these states.
Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans, co-hosts the show.
The series reveals the stories of people important to Southern politics.
It aims to explain the complex political situation in the South.
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Evan Barker, a former Democratic political worker, wrote a book called "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative." In the book, she explains why she stopped supporting the Democratic Party and became an independent voter.
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Evan Barker used to work for the Democratic Party.
She published a new book titled "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative."
The book shares her reasons for leaving the Democratic Party.
Barker now identifies as an independent, meaning she does not officially support any major party.
She appeared on a CBS News program called "The Takeout" to discuss her views.
Barker criticizes changes she sees in the Democratic Party's direction.
The story was highlighted by CBS News and available through their app.
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A new report shows that funding cuts to USAID and the PEPFAR program have led to over 1,700 HIV treatment sites closing. PEPFAR has helped save over 26 million lives since 2003, and the report highlights the impact of these budget reductions.
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The report focuses on the effects of funding cuts to USAID and PEPFAR.
PEPFAR has saved more than 26 million lives since it started in 2003.
Over 1,700 treatment sites for HIV have shut down due to less funding.
The study was released by the HIV/AIDS non-profit organization amfAR.
William Brangham spoke with Dr. Atul Gawande from USAID under President Biden.
The funding cuts took place during the Trump administration.
USAID is a U.S. government agency that provides international development assistance.
The report highlights challenges in continuing HIV treatment services after budget changes.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, is running for a fourth term against Democrat Gina Hinojosa in a close race. A recent poll shows Abbott with a small lead, but the race is tight and could change before the midterm election in about 100 days.
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Greg Abbott is the current governor of Texas and a strong conservative allied with President Donald Trump.
Gina Hinojosa is a Democratic challenger and lawyer who has served in the Texas House since 2017.
A new poll shows Abbott leading with 45% and Hinojosa at 42%, with 10% undecided.
Hinojosa is popular among independent, moderate, Black, and Latino voters.
Abbott leads among college-educated and white voters.
Abbott seeks a fourth term, which would make him the longest-serving Texas governor.
Democrats have not won the Texas governorship since 1990.
Election experts say Abbott is still the favorite, but the race has tightened compared to his previous win in 2022.
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A new study shows that state abortion bans are making medical care worse for women who have miscarriages. These bans cause delays in treatment, which can harm women's health, affect their ability to have children later, and lengthen their emotional pain.
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The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision four years ago allowed states to ban abortion.
New research shows these bans affect women who have miscarriages, even if they don’t want an abortion.
Delays in miscarriage treatment caused by abortion laws raise health risks for women.
Delayed care can also reduce a woman’s chances of future fertility.
The extra wait time prolongs emotional suffering from losing a pregnancy.
The study highlights unintended consequences of abortion bans on miscarriage care.
Medical experts are concerned about the impact on women’s health and well-being.
The research was reported by special correspondent Sarah Varney.
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Before giving a speech at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These meetings took place on the same day as the funeral.
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President Trump attended Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
He delivered the eulogy at the funeral.
On the same day, President Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
He also met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Both meetings were held separately before the funeral service.
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A government advisory group with members supportive of President Trump voted to reduce federal review of building projects near historic sites. Some people worry this change could lead to less protection for important historic and cultural locations in the U.S.
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The advisory council is filled with allies of President Donald Trump.
The council voted to weaken federal oversight on construction near historic places.
Federal oversight means the government reviews projects to protect historic sites.
Critics fear fewer protections will harm historic and cultural places.
The decision affects how preservation rules are applied nationwide.
The discussion about this change was covered by Jeffrey Brown and Phillip Kennicott.
This topic was part of a series called CANVAS focused on arts and culture.
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A funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump, lawmakers, and family members attended to honor Senator Graham's life and work.
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The funeral took place at the Washington National Cathedral.
Senator Lindsey Graham was the person being honored.
President Donald Trump attended the service.
Lawmakers also joined the ceremony.
Family members were present to honor Senator Graham.
The event was held in Washington, D.C.
CBS News reported on the funeral service.
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A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, was suspended and then removed from his federal job after reports said he used his inside knowledge to bet more than $100,000 on President Donald Trump’s speeches. The betting took place on an online prediction market called Kalshi, which prohibits gambling on information gained through work.
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Gabriel Perez worked as a teleprompter operator at the White House.
He was placed on unpaid leave after reports of betting on President Trump’s speeches.
Perez allegedly used inside information to win money on the Kalshi betting platform.
He won more than $100,000 betting on phrases and words used in speeches, including the State of the Union address.
Kalshi flagged and reported the suspicious trades to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Perez no longer works for the federal government; it is unclear if he resigned or was fired.
White House press secretary called the insider betting reports a disgrace.
Kalshi requires users to disclose their jobs and bans betting based on non-public work information.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House medical adviser, will testify in a Senate hearing. This comes shortly after Senator Rand Paul released over 1,000 pages of Fauci’s diary entries from early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci was the chief White House medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, shared more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s diaries.
The diary entries cover Fauci's work and thoughts from the early pandemic period.
Fauci is scheduled to appear at a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.
The hearing is expected to involve significant questioning about the pandemic response.
Fauci’s diaries give insight into his role and decisions during the health crisis.
The release of the diaries has increased public interest in the Senate hearing.
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Emilee Hackney talks about how people often have wrong ideas about Appalachia, like thinking it is only about coal mining and drug problems. In her new book, she shares her real experience growing up in southwestern Virginia and how politics affected her community.
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Appalachia is commonly seen as a place with coal towns and substance abuse.
Emilee Hackney grew up in southwestern Virginia, part of Appalachia.
Hackney says these stereotypes don’t match her life experience.
She wrote a memoir called “All That’s Unseen.”
The book tells about her life in Appalachia and political changes there.
Amna Nawaz interviewed Hackney for the PBS News podcast "Settle In."
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The U.S. Department of Energy has identified five states as potential locations to store nuclear waste. This move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to find a long-term solution for managing nuclear power waste.
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The Department of Energy signed agreements, called memorandums of understanding, with five states.
These states may host facilities to store nuclear waste safely.
Finding permanent storage for nuclear waste has been a challenge for many years in the U.S.
The plan is part of President Donald Trump’s administration policies on energy and the environment.
Proper disposal of nuclear waste is important to protect people and the environment.
This decision marks a new step toward creating a national plan for nuclear waste management.
The Energy Department is working closely with state officials on these plans.
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President Donald Trump has been personally involved in planning a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport. He reviewed multiple design proposals and aims to improve transportation, parking, and the terminal while keeping the iconic main terminal roof.
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President Trump called Dulles Airport a "terrible airport" and criticized its design.
He requested 3D models from design firms to better understand and edit plans.
The renovation will remove the current mobile lounges and add an underground U-shaped aerotrain and moving sidewalks.
The project includes expanding the terminal with four new linear concourses replacing older gates.
Parking will be moved closer to the main terminal for passenger convenience.
Around 30 design proposals were submitted by companies such as HNTB, STV Group, and AECOM.
Trump rejected some design ideas, including a wavy roof and a high bridge between terminals.
The renovation will preserve the architecturally significant sloped-roof main terminal designed by Eero Saarinen.
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An FDA official said the U.S. food supply is safe even though more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported. Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite that can spread through contaminated food or water.
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The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has reached 11,000.
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora.
The illness spreads mainly through eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
The FDA’s acting deputy commissioner for food, Donald Prater, spoke at a food safety meeting.
Prater emphasized that the U.S. food supply remains safe despite the outbreak.
The statement was made during the International Association for Food Protection’s annual meeting.
The FDA monitors food safety to prevent and control outbreaks like this one.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with members of the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill. This meeting took place shortly after his in-person meeting with President Donald Trump.
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President Zelenskyy visited the United States and met with President Donald Trump.
After that meeting, Zelenskyy met with U.S. Senators on Capitol Hill.
The meetings focus on relations between Ukraine and the United States.
The news was reported by CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.
These events happened on a Tuesday.
The coverage was available on CBS News and its app.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech honoring Senator Lindsey Graham at his funeral held at Washington National Cathedral. The service was attended by notable guests, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Senator Graham died on July 11 from a heart condition called aortic dissection.
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President Trump delivered the eulogy at Lindsey Graham's funeral.
The funeral took place at Washington National Cathedral.
Fox News host Sean Hannity also spoke at the service.
President Trump described Graham as a "true American original" and a "beloved friend."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the funeral.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was also present.
Lindsey Graham passed away on July 11 due to an aortic dissection, which is a serious heart condition.
The event was covered under U.S. news and political topics.
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House Republicans, led by President Trump, are urging the Senate to quickly pass a $95 billion reconciliation bill that advances key GOP priorities without needing Democratic support. The bill includes funding for military operations related to the Iran conflict, farm aid, and changes to election laws under the SAVE America Act.
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The $95 billion bill uses the reconciliation process, allowing it to pass with a simple Senate majority and avoid the 60-vote filibuster.
It includes up to $73 billion for defense and intelligence committees to support military efforts, mainly linked to the Iran war.
The House recently passed a non-binding resolution opposing the Iran war after U.S. troop deaths, but it has no legal force.
The bill allocates $12 billion in aid to help farmers facing economic challenges, separate from another farm bill still in the Senate.
It calls for up to $10 billion for changes to federal election laws under the SAVE America Act, a top priority for President Trump.
Some conservatives criticize parts of the SAVE Act funding, arguing grants for voter ID laws might not be used effectively.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has shown reluctance, wanting to resolve government funding first before moving on this bill.
President Trump is actively pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the package quickly, including urging them to stay in session until it passes.
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A college microbiology class wrongly thought they had been exposed to a dangerous germ called Neisseria meningitidis. As a precaution, 32 people took antibiotics, but later tests showed the germ was a non-harmful relative called Neisseria sicca.
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33 people, including students and staff, were involved in the lab exposure scare.
The class was supposed to identify Plesiomonas shigelloides, a non-dangerous bacterium.
Everyone in the class mistakenly identified the germ as Neisseria meningitidis, which can cause serious infections.
The lab lacked the special safety equipment usually required to handle N. meningitidis.
A vial labeled N. meningitidis was mistakenly stored in the same freezer as the safe bacteria.
Public health officials advised all exposed people to take antibiotics for 10 days.
Two people had mild symptoms and underwent spinal taps to check for infection.
Advanced testing showed the germ was Neisseria sicca, a harmless relative causing the confusion.
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A new study shows that many people who waited for student loan forgiveness under President Biden ended up worse off financially. Some borrowers spent more money and paid less on their loans because they expected debt forgiveness or payment pauses, but court delays meant they later faced bigger loan problems.
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The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) studied the effects of expecting student loan forgiveness.
Borrowers who hoped for forgiveness paid about $40 less per month and spent about $100 more monthly.
When loan payments restarted, these borrowers were 7.5% more likely to fall behind on payments.
The financial damage from wrong expectations could be as high as 43% of the original loan amount.
Uncertainty about Biden’s forgiveness plan led some borrowers to make costly financial choices.
The report does not say forgiveness itself hurt borrowers, but the unclear policy approach caused problems.
More than 40 million Americans have federal student loans, and late payment rates increased after COVID-era pauses ended.
Some disagree with the report, noting Biden’s programs also brought relief through specific repayment changes.
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