New polling shows Democrats leading in four key midterm election races where Republicans had the advantage before. These races include Senate contests in Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as the Ohio governor’s race.
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Republicans previously led in these four important midterm races but have lost ground according to recent polls.
In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek now leads Republican Ashley Hinson by 0.5%, shifting from a slight Republican lead in April.
Prediction markets still favor Republican Hinson in Iowa, giving her about a 60% chance to win.
In Michigan, Democrats have moved from trailing by 1.9% in April to leading by 1.8% in July in the Senate race.
Prediction markets give Democrats around a 70% chance to win the Michigan Senate seat.
In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown has overtaken Republican Jon Husted, leading by 0.9% in recent polls.
Prediction markets see the Ohio Senate race as a close contest, with nearly equal chances for each candidate.
These races are critical for Democrats’ goal of gaining a Senate majority in the November midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target countries accused of not stopping forced labor and include some U.S. allies.
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President Trump imposed new tariffs on products from many countries.
The tariffs are set between 10% and 12.5%.
The tariffs focus on countries accused of not addressing forced labor issues.
Some of the affected countries are U.S. allies.
The goal is to pressure these countries to take action against forced labor.
The announcement was reported by CBS News.
The tariffs affect a range of imports but specific products were not detailed.
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A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire in Puget Sound near Seattle on July 23. All passengers were rescued safely according to officials.
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The crash happened in Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington.
There were 11 people on board the seaplane.
The plane landed awkwardly in the water and then burst into flames.
Rescue teams were able to save all the passengers.
The incident was reported by CBS News, a partner of the BBC.
The accident occurred on July 23.
Authorities confirmed that everyone survived the crash.
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The article states that Todd Blanche is not suitable for the role of attorney general. It highlights that a key duty of the attorney general is to be able to say “no” to the president when necessary.
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Todd Blanche is being evaluated for the position of attorney general.
The attorney general has a key role in advising the president and checking presidential actions.
Saying “no” to the president is an important part of the attorney general’s job.
The article claims Todd Blanche is not fit to perform this role.
No additional details about Todd Blanche’s background or reasons for this judgment are provided.
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Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a nun living in Texas, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while going to Sunday mass. She was later released after Congress members intervened, and she spoke out about her experience and concerns for others in similar situations.
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Sister Leticia Ugboaja was arrested by ICE on June 28 in McAllen, Texas, near the US-Mexico border.
She had protection from being sent back to Nigeria due to the risk of torture there.
Ugboaja was released a few hours after her detention following public and congressional attention.
She has complied with all immigration rules and had permission to work in the US.
ICE planned to remove her to a third country, a policy criticized by human rights groups.
Ugboaja works as a nurse and volunteers at her church.
During her detention, she was not allowed to attend Sunday mass, which was emotionally difficult for her.
The Department of Homeland Security has used third-country removal agreements to address immigration court backlogs.
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President Donald Trump’s 10 percent tariffs are ending soon, but new import taxes between 10 and 12.5 percent are being introduced to replace them. These new tariffs will affect goods from 60 countries and cover almost all products imported into the U.S.
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The original 10 percent tariffs will expire this Friday.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced new tariffs on Thursday.
New tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent.
The new tariffs will apply to products from 60 countries.
These countries account for 99 percent of U.S. imports.
The purpose is to maintain import taxes while ending the current rates.
The change is part of President Trump’s trade policy adjustments.
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The Secret Service has reported an increase in threats this year. New security measures are being put in place for the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was disrupted earlier by a gunman.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner was postponed due to a security incident involving a gunman.
The event is now rescheduled for Friday.
The Secret Service has noticed more threats this year compared to before.
Officials are enhancing security to protect attendees at the dinner.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event with journalists and government officials.
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Senate Republican Shelley Moore Capito said many Americans are getting tired of the ongoing military conflict with Iran. President Trump had originally said the conflict would last only four to five weeks, but it has now lasted almost five months.
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Shelley Moore Capito is the Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair.
She commented that the American public is becoming weary of the war with Iran.
President Trump initially predicted the conflict would last four to five weeks.
The military action against Iran has continued for nearly five months.
Capito's statement suggests growing concern about the length of the conflict among Americans.
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A ship connected to China’s military left the port of Baltimore, which would usually break U.S. laws. This event has raised concerns for American workers and national security.
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A ship tied to China’s military sailed from Baltimore.
Normally, U.S. laws make such a trip illegal.
The event has caused worry among U.S. workers.
The ship’s journey raises questions about law enforcement at U.S. ports.
This incident has implications for national security and trade.
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President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from over 80 countries, including allies like the UK, Canada, and the EU, citing the use of forced labor as justification. Democrats criticized this move, saying the forced labor claim is being used to support a controversial tariff policy that may raise prices for Americans.
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The new tariffs affect more than 80 countries, including the UK, Mexico, Canada, Australia, India, China, and EU members.
The tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% and aim to punish countries using forced labor in goods exported to the US.
These tariffs are authorized under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, allowing the president to bypass Congress.
Democrats say forced labor is a serious issue but accuse the Trump administration of using it as an excuse for tariffs that could raise costs for US families.
The previous set of similar tariffs expired on Friday after lasting 150 days, following a Supreme Court ruling that some tariffs were imposed illegally.
Trump’s trade representative said moral pressure has failed to end forced labor, so stronger actions are needed.
Critics point out inconsistent tariff rates, such as China facing the same rate as Australia, despite China's worse forced labor record.
Economists and Democrats warn the tariffs will increase the cost of living, adding financial strain on American families.
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Police in Madison, Wisconsin, are investigating a shooting involving four officers and a man named Corey Ruiz as a homicide. The officers struggled with Ruiz, who reportedly had a knife, before one officer fired a shot.
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The incident took place in Madison, Wisconsin.
Four police officers were involved in a struggle with Corey Ruiz.
Corey Ruiz was reportedly carrying a knife during the encounter.
One officer fired a gunshot during the altercation.
The shooting is now officially being investigated as a homicide.
Details come from official police statements and CBS News reporting.
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Several U.S. trade partners, including China, Japan, and Australia, have criticized President Donald Trump’s new import taxes. These tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent, began just after midnight on Friday and affect most goods from 60 countries.
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President Trump implemented new tariffs on imported goods from 60 countries.
The tariffs range between 10 percent and 12.5 percent.
These tariffs apply to 99.4 percent of goods entering the U.S. from those countries.
China, Japan, and Australia are among the countries opposing the tariffs.
These trading partners described the tariffs as “completely unjustified.”
The new import taxes took effect just after midnight on Friday.
The move is part of President Trump’s trade policy efforts.
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Connor Read, a British-born man who has lived in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE after attending a green card interview in Florida. He faces deportation due to past minor criminal convictions and the loss of his DACA status, while appealing a removal order from 2011.
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Connor Read came to the US in 2007 as a child on a dependent student visa.
He lived in the US since age nine and attended American schools.
Read was granted DACA status at age 16, which protects some immigrants brought as children from deportation.
He lost DACA protection at age 22 due to minor criminal convictions, including possession of narcotic equipment and resisting an officer.
Read married Jaelin and they have twin sons. They tried to apply for a green card.
On June 3, 2026, ICE agents arrested Read during his green card interview in Tampa, Florida.
He has been held in ICE detention centers since then and is appealing his removal order.
ICE said most arrests target those with criminal records, calling Read a “criminal illegal alien.”
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Colt Gray, the teenager accused of killing four people and injuring nine others in a 2024 school shooting in Georgia, will appear in court to possibly change his plea from "not guilty" to guilty without a deal. Gray faces many charges, including murder, and could get up to 180 years in prison.
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Colt Gray is charged with 55 counts, including malice murder and aggravated assault.
He might enter a "non-negotiated" guilty plea, admitting guilt without a plea deal.
The trial was moved to Columbia County because of extensive news coverage in the original county.
Gray's father, Colin Gray, was convicted of giving him the gun used in the shooting.
Four people died in the shooting, including two students and two teachers.
Nine others were injured during the attack.
Colt Gray was 14 years old at the time of the shooting in September 2024.
Investigators found writings from Gray about his plans to attack the school.
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People at a school board meeting in Cobb County, Georgia, showed their anger by booing and leaving when a video of President Donald Trump’s visit to Wheeler High School was shown. Many community members criticized the school board for allowing the visit, calling it a political rally.
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President Donald Trump visited Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia.
The visit was related to promoting a new savings tool called Trump Accounts under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
At the following school board meeting, a video of the visit was shown.
Many attendees booed and walked out during the video.
More than a dozen people spoke, mostly criticizing the school board for hosting the visit.
Some attendees supported the visit and thanked the school board and superintendent.
Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said it was an honor to host the president despite differing opinions.
The visit was seen by some as a political event tied to upcoming elections.
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An $8 billion casino project called Metropolitan Park is planned near Flushing’s Chinatown in Queens, New York. Many local residents and business owners worry the casino will harm their working-class immigrant community by increasing housing costs, encouraging gambling addiction, and forcing small businesses to close.
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Metropolitan Park is a casino and entertainment complex planned near Citi Field in Queens.
The project is backed by Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets, and Hard Rock International.
Local residents fear the casino will displace about 16,000 renters due to rising housing costs.
Chinese immigrant communities in the area face higher rates of gambling problems.
Community members say the casino targets vulnerable people with gambling promotions like free meals and vouchers.
The project includes over $1 billion in community benefits, including funds for addiction and mental health services.
Local organizations have agreements to provide culturally sensitive support for gambling addiction.
The city planning commission approved the project’s environmental impact study, stating no direct displacement of businesses or residents will occur.
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More than half of the people arrested during violent protests in Southampton after Henry Nowak’s murderer was sentenced had been reported for domestic abuse before. These protests followed the release of police footage showing Nowak, who was stabbed, handcuffed while dying, which sparked public anger and violent clashes with police.
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22 out of 37 people arrested after the protests had previous domestic abuse reports.
The protests occurred after Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life for stabbing Henry Nowak.
The incident involved misleading police due to false claims by the attacker that Nowak was racist.
The violent protests injured 12 police officers and damaged property.
Several arrested individuals had histories of violence, including causing severe harm to partners.
Hampshire police are investigating the police response for possible misconduct related to medical care and arrests.
About 40% of those arrested in 2024 riots had prior domestic abuse reports.
Officials link violence in public protests to violence in private homes and emphasize ongoing issues with violence against women and girls.
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President Donald Trump’s support among most voter groups has decreased before the midterm elections, partly due to the war with Iran. Democrats may gain seats in November, but this change may not show a permanent shift in working-class political support.
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President Trump’s support has fallen among many voter groups before the midterms.
The drop in support is largely linked to the war with Iran.
Democrats expect to gain seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
The predicted Democratic gains may not represent a long-term change in working-class voters.
The political loyalty of the American working class remains uncertain after the midterms.
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President Donald Trump will speak at a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The event was postponed after a shooting in April interrupted the original dinner at the Washington Hilton, and it will now have increased security measures.
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The original White House Correspondents’ Dinner was stopped in April after a man fired a shotgun outside the event.
The suspect, Cole Allen, pleaded not guilty to charges including trying to assassinate the president.
The rescheduled dinner will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel under tight security.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran said security plans are comprehensive, expecting potential threats.
Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales, who was shot and stopped the attacker, will be honored at the dinner.
The event raises money for journalism scholarships and celebrates the First Amendment protecting press freedom.
This is President Trump’s first attendance at the dinner during his current term; he boycotted it before.
Trump has had ongoing conflicts with the media, including lawsuits and limiting some journalists’ access to government sources.
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