Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Representative Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race. This endorsement came shortly before the August 4 primary and shows concern among some Democrats about a far-left candidate winning.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a Democrat from Michigan.
She endorsed Haley Stevens, a Democratic U.S. Representative from Michigan.
The endorsement occurred just before the August 4 primary election.
Haley Stevens is running for the open Michigan Senate seat.
Whitmer’s endorsement signals worry among Democrats about progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed winning.
Abdul El-Sayed is considered a far-left or more progressive candidate.
The Michigan Senate seat is currently open, meaning no incumbent is running.
The endorsement emphasizes a focus on practical results in government.
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Two small U.S. businesses have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from 60 countries. They argue the tariffs, meant to punish forced labor, exceed the president’s legal authority because they lack detailed country-specific evidence.
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The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. trade court in New York by two small businesses with support from a nonprofit legal group.
The new tariffs are 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.
These tariffs target countries alleged to not do enough to stop goods made with forced labor.
The lawsuit claims the tariffs require more specific findings about forced labor for legal approval.
The businesses say these tariffs are similar to previous tariffs President Trump imposed that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled illegal.
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the president authority to impose tariffs alone.
President Trump responded by imposing a temporary global tariff under a different law, but that was also ruled illegal by the U.S. trade court.
The new tariffs are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a law used before to fight unfair trade, but critics say Trump’s broad use is without precedent.
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President Donald Trump met with nuclear power company leaders to celebrate progress in building new nuclear reactors in the U.S. Four companies met a goal to have new reactors go critical by July 4, as part of a White House program to speed up nuclear energy growth. Trump also said he is not rushing to resolve the war with Iran before the upcoming elections.
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President Trump hosted nuclear power company executives in the Oval Office.
The meeting marked progress on a White House program to accelerate nuclear power growth.
Trump signed four actions creating a pilot program to build four new nuclear reactors.
All four companies reached the goal of having reactors go critical by July 4.
"Going critical" means a reactor starts a self-sustaining nuclear reaction.
Trump said the U.S. is leading in developing next-generation nuclear power.
He stated he is not hurrying to settle the war with Iran before midterm elections.
Trump mentioned he will not let rising gas prices or inflation affect his decision on the Iran conflict.
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President Donald Trump was asked by Fox News about the cyclospora outbreak affecting people in several states. He laughed and said it was the first time he was asked about it. The outbreak has sickened over 4,000 people and officials are still investigating.
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The cyclospora outbreak has infected at least 4,173 people, with 308 hospitalized.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading the investigation.
Many cases have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes severe stomach illness.
Symptoms of cyclospora infection can take weeks to appear after eating contaminated food.
The White House said it is managing the outbreak but President Trump did not comment publicly until questioned.
President Trump responded to the question with laughter and said he had not thought about the issue before.
Health officials continue to check if other foods besides lettuce may be involved in the outbreak.
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Morris Katz, a Democratic strategist, discussed why Graham Platner decided to quit the U.S. Senate race in Maine. Katz pointed to old Reddit posts by Platner that caused controversy and said these posts should have been a clear warning sign.
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Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
Morris Katz helped recruit Platner as the Democratic candidate.
Some old posts made by Platner on Reddit resurfaced, causing controversy.
Platner decided to drop out of the Senate race after these posts became public.
Katz said the Reddit posts should have been a “red line,” meaning a clear sign not to proceed.
Katz shared his thoughts during a podcast interview with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein.
The podcast episode was released on a Friday.
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President Donald Trump responded to questions about his announcement on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. He said no one announced the deal before him, despite changing the terms to include a new condition requiring Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.
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President Trump spoke to reporters about the Saudi nuclear deal.
He added a new condition to the deal that Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords.
The Abraham Accords are agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
The announcement came before the deal was fully finalized.
President Trump said he was the first to announce the deal publicly.
The nuclear deal concerns Saudi Arabia’s plans for nuclear energy.
CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi reported on the situation.
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President Donald Trump said he thinks NBA player LeBron James might be a racist. When asked if he prefers LeBron James or Michael Jordan, Trump said he prefers Jordan and mentioned that Jordan is his friend and that they golf together.
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President Donald Trump called LeBron James a "possible racist."
Trump was asked whom he prefers between LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
Trump said he prefers Michael Jordan.
Trump described Michael Jordan as a good guy and his friend.
Trump mentioned he plays golf with Michael Jordan.
The comments came during a conversation in the Oval Office on a Friday.
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Tony Romo, former NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Wisconsin. He failed sobriety tests, was released the same night, and must attend a court hearing on September 21.
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Tony Romo was stopped by police in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, around 6 p.m. local time.
He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, leading to his arrest for intoxicated driving.
Romo was released from custody later that night.
He has a court date scheduled for September 21.
This is reported to be his first offense related to drunk driving.
Possible penalties include losing his driver’s license and a fine.
Romo played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2016, scoring 248 touchdown passes.
Since 2017, he has worked as a football commentator for CBS.
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Rylan Ferguson, a 21-year-old college student, mimicked President Donald Trump during a rally in Georgia as a friendly joke, saying it was a sign of respect. His actions gained a lot of attention online, but Ferguson said he was just having fun and did not mean to offend anyone.
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Rylan Ferguson is 7 feet tall and describes himself as an extrovert.
He attended the rally at his former high school in Georgia, where President Trump spoke.
Ferguson graduated from Wheeler High School two years ago and now studies finance at the University of Alabama.
He mimicked President Trump’s speech and hand gestures, which was captured on video and went viral.
Ferguson said his impersonation was a "sincere form of flattery" and that he was comfortable doing it with friends nearby.
He considers himself politically independent and hopes to meet President Trump one day.
Some people criticized Ferguson’s impersonation, but others found it funny and harmless.
Ferguson did not plan to seek attention and believes the viral moment will fade soon.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said President Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods will raise prices for Americans and harm both countries. Ford criticized the trade war, saying it hurts jobs and economies in the U.S. and Canada, and urged Canada to fight back against the tariffs.
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President Trump announced 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods starting next month.
Tariffs will affect close to $20 billion of Canadian products like hockey sticks, alcohol, milk, and honey.
Canada canceled a U.S. official invitation to the Gordie Howe Bridge opening in response to the tariffs.
The Gordie Howe Bridge connects Detroit (U.S.) and Windsor (Canada) and will create jobs on both sides.
Canada is the largest U.S. trading partner, with about $52 billion in two-way trade.
Ford said the trade war raises prices and creates uncertainty for businesses in both countries.
The Trump administration says tariffs are retaliation for Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods and liquor bans.
Ford compared the trade conflict to repeated punches and said Canada must stand up for itself.
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A court hearing is ongoing to decide if musician D4vd, also known as David Anthony Burke, will go to trial for murder charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors say Burke killed Hernandez and tried to hide her body; Burke denies the charges.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 years old when she died.
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is charged with capital murder and other crimes.
Prosecutors say Burke started a sexual relationship with Hernandez when she was 13 and he was 18.
Rivas Hernandez’s body was found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke.
Her remains were dismembered and in a decomposed state when found, making the autopsy difficult.
The autopsy showed she died from multiple stab wounds, including ones to her liver and ribs.
Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The court has reviewed graphic photos of the body during the hearing.
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President Donald Trump said that no one announced the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before him, even though he changed the agreement the day after the announcement. He made these comments to respond to a CNN report suggesting he was surprised by his own secretary.
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President Trump made a statement on Friday about the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
He claimed that no one announced the deal before he did.
The terms of the deal were changed by President Trump the day after the initial announcement.
CNN reported that President Trump was caught off guard by his own secretary regarding the deal.
Trump’s comments were meant to disagree with CNN’s report.
The deal involves nuclear cooperation between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
The news highlights some disagreement or confusion within the U.S. administration about the deal.
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President Donald Trump announced that four new nuclear power plants has reached an important milestone, meeting the administration’s goal for new reactors by July 4. He highlighted this as a success for nuclear energy, a key part of his energy policy.
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Four new nuclear power plants reached a major milestone recently.
These plants met the administration’s goal for progress by July 4.
President Trump made this announcement in the Oval Office.
CEOs and administration officials were present at the announcement.
Nuclear power is a vital energy source promoted by President Trump’s administration.
The milestone supports the administration’s push for expanding nuclear energy.
This progress is part of broader efforts to advance U.S. energy independence.
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California rejected about 150,000 mail-in ballots during its June primary election, which is the largest number in recent years. This increase was partly due to many ballots being postmarked late, raising questions about how the U.S. Postal Service handled election mail.
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California rejected 148,241 mail-in ballots in the June primary.
These rejected ballots make up 1.73% of all mail ballots cast.
The number of rejected ballots is the highest in recent election cycles.
Many ballots were rejected because they were postmarked late.
Concerns have been raised about changes in how the U.S. Postal Service processes election mail.
The data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office.
Mail-in voting plays a big role in California elections.
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A new bill led by House Democrats aims to expand access to fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), for veterans and military families. The proposed law would increase coverage nationwide through the VA and other health plans, helping veterans facing infertility, especially those with service-related injuries.
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The bill is called the Right to IVF Act of 2026 and includes a part named the Veteran Families Health Services Act.
It seeks to cover IVF and other fertility treatments for veterans, military families, and the wider population.
Currently, VA IVF coverage is limited to certain veterans and spouses under strict conditions.
Women veterans have a 50% higher infertility rate than civilian women, often due to service injuries.
The legislation would require fertility treatment coverage in employer plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans' benefits.
It aims to reduce the high out-of-pocket costs that many families face for IVF treatments.
Related earlier legislation, the Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2025, proposed broader fertility services, including fertility preservation and travel assistance.
The bill is supported by several House Democrats and Senators Patty Murray and Rick Larsen.
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President Trump is scheduled to speak at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, which is being held again after a gunman disrupted the first event. The White House press secretary said the president’s speech will aim to bring people together but also be tough in tone.
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President Trump will speak at the WHCA dinner on Friday evening.
This event is a second attempt after the first dinner was interrupted by a gunman.
The gunman targeted President Trump and other administration officials.
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, described the president’s remarks as “unifying but vicious.”
The dinner is organized by the White House Correspondents’ Association.
Security is expected to be heightened due to the previous incident.
The event combines government officials, journalists, and media personalities.
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Tony Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst, was arrested in Wisconsin for suspicion of driving under the influence. Wisconsin treats first-time drunken-driving cases as civil offenses with fines and administrative penalties, unlike many states that treat them as criminal misdemeanors.
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Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
He performed poorly on field sobriety tests after being stopped on Interstate 43.
Romo was booked, released, and is scheduled for a court appearance on September 21.
Wisconsin typically treats a first OWI (operating while intoxicated) as a civil offense involving fines, not a criminal crime.
Fines for a first OWI in Wisconsin usually range from $150 to $300, plus additional fees and possible license loss.
This approach contrasts with many states where a first DUI or DWI results in a criminal record.
The state's policy focuses on harsher penalties for repeat offenders instead of criminalizing first-time offenses.
Romo is 46 years old, grew up near Milwaukee, and currently works as CBS Sports’ lead NFL analyst.
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A 16-year-old student, Colt Gray, pleaded guilty to 55 charges, including second-degree murder, for a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed four people and injured nine others. During sentencing, victims' families described the lasting trauma caused by the attack, and the judge must decide Gray’s final punishment, which could include life in prison.
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The shooting happened on September 4, 2024, at Apalachee High School, near Atlanta, Georgia.
Four people were killed: two teachers (Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie) and two 14-year-old students (Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo).
Nine others were injured, including one student who had multiple surgeries and was unable to walk for about a year.
Colt Gray, aged 14 at the time, admitted committing the shooting and agreed to a plea deal, removing the need for a trial.
Gray faces 55 charges, including four counts of murder and 25 counts of aggravated assault, and was charged as an adult.
Gray’s father, Colin Gray, was convicted of murder and manslaughter for giving Colt the assault-style rifle used in the attack.
Families of the victims expressed deep grief and asked the court to sentence Gray to life in prison without parole.
The judge is hearing statements and evidence before deciding Gray’s final sentence.
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The Democratic Party plans to keep South Carolina as the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries. The party aims to better represent its diverse voter base by moving states with more Black, Latino, and other minority voters earlier in the primary schedule.
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South Carolina will vote first in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, scheduled for January 22, 2028.
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia will follow in that order.
The proposal still needs approval from the full Democratic National Committee (DNC) next month.
South Carolina helped boost President Biden’s 2020 campaign and was made first in the 2024 primary calendar.
New Hampshire and Iowa, which were traditionally first, have mostly white populations and are being moved later.
The party wants to highlight states with larger Black, Latino, unionized, and less college-educated voter groups.
Nevada’s Democratic chair emphasized Nevada’s diverse population and noted President Trump won the state in 2024.
The new early voting states are key battlegrounds for presidential, Senate, and House races.
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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said President Donald Trump’s visit to a Supreme Court hearing in April did not change how the court operated. She described his presence as a “non-event” and noted that the court continued its work as usual during the birthright citizenship case.
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President Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship in April, the first time a sitting president has done so.
Justice Kagan said his presence did not affect the courtroom atmosphere or proceedings.
Chief Justice John Roberts did not publicly mention or address Trump’s attendance.
Trump left partway through the two-hour session.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump’s executive order that tried to limit birthright citizenship.
The court has ruled against the Trump administration on several key cases despite a conservative majority.
Justice Kagan disputed the idea that the court automatically supports the current administration.
The birthright citizenship case involved whether children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status automatically get citizenship under the Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment.
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