President Donald Trump said he is thinking about launching a large military attack on Iran. This comes after the U.S. military has carried out 12 days in a row of strikes against the country.
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President Trump spoke about the possibility of a much bigger attack on Iran.
The U.S. military has conducted 12 consecutive days of strikes on Iran.
Trump said the planned attack would be larger than any before.
He told the news outlet Axios he is near a final decision.
The situation reflects rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
No official order for the attack had been given at the time of the statement.
The article focuses on U.S. military and political actions.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did not provide new details about the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. This comes after President Trump said the deal depends on Saudi Arabia establishing normal relations with Israel.
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President Trump made the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia conditional on Saudi Arabia normalizing ties with Israel.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, declined to add new information about the deal.
President Trump has mentioned this condition several times before.
The deal involves civilian nuclear cooperation, meaning it relates to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Normalizing relations means Saudi Arabia would officially recognize and cooperate with Israel.
The White House emphasized that President Trump is the final decision maker on the deal.
Questions about details or next steps regarding the deal were not answered during the press briefing.
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Senate Republicans stopped a plan that would require President Trump to pull U.S. troops out of the conflict with Iran. Although some Republican lawmakers are worried about more casualties and the long duration of the conflict, the motion did not get enough support to move forward.
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The Senate vote was 47 in favor and 49 against advancing the war powers resolution.
The resolution aimed to direct President Trump to end U.S. military involvement against Iran.
Some Republican senators expressed concerns about ongoing casualties and the length of the conflict.
The motion needed a majority to proceed but fell short by two votes.
This vote reflects ongoing debate within the Republican Party about U.S. military actions in Iran.
The Senate continues to have divided opinions on how and when to end U.S. involvement in conflicts abroad.
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Senator Jon Ossoff is ahead of Representative Mike Collins by 9 points in a recent poll for the Georgia Senate race. The poll was done by bipartisan groups and was completed in mid-July, a few months before the election.
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Jon Ossoff is the Democratic senator running for a second term in Georgia.
Mike Collins is the Republican challenger from Georgia.
A new poll gives Ossoff a 9-point lead over Collins.
The poll was conducted between July 13 and July 16.
The pollsters, Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, are considered bipartisan (they work for both political parties).
The election will take place in less than four months.
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The Senate voted 49 to 47 against a measure that would have limited President Trump's authority to conduct military actions against Iran without Congress’s approval. Earlier the same day, the House passed a related resolution criticizing the president’s actions amid rising conflict with Iran. The debate involved disagreement between parties and highlighted ongoing tensions over how the United States should handle the situation.
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The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at restricting President Trump’s war powers in Iran by a 49-47 vote.
Senator Susan Collins was the only Republican to support the measure; Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose it.
The House passed a separate war powers resolution 214 to 208, with support from four Republicans alongside mostly Democrats.
The Senate vote followed several previous efforts by Democrats to limit the president’s authority on military actions against Iran.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and limits unauthorized military actions to 60 days.
The Trump administration argued the 60-day limit did not apply after a ceasefire declared on April 7 but later notified Congress about renewed military actions in July.
Recent violence includes U.S. military strikes on Iranian sites and the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iran-related incidents.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to support ending the conflict and withdrawing troops.
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Rick Jackson, a Republican candidate for Georgia governor, has promised to add $1,000 from the state to "Trump Accounts," a new federal savings program for children, if he wins the election. He also said he would pay this amount himself if the state legislature does not approve the funding. President Donald Trump visited Georgia to promote these accounts and support Republican candidates ahead of the November elections.
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Rick Jackson pledged to add $1,000 from Georgia to each child's Trump Account.
Trump Accounts are federally supported savings accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028, with a $1,000 initial government contribution.
Parents and others can add up to $5,000 per year to these accounts.
The accounts are managed by parents or guardians until the child turns 18, then the child controls the funds.
Jackson made his pledge during a rally with President Trump in Marietta, Georgia.
Jackson is a wealthy healthcare businessman with a net worth of about $1 billion.
Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms criticized Jackson’s close ties to Trump and wants the election to focus on state issues.
Protests against Trump’s visit highlighted the political divide in Georgia before the elections.
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President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia must agree to join the Abraham Accords as a condition for a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. He also warned Iran and its Houthi allies of severe military consequences.
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President Trump made the statement on social media.
Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords to move forward with a nuclear agreement with the U.S.
The Abraham Accords are peace agreements between Israel and some Arab countries.
Trump issued a warning to Iran and the Houthi group about possible strong military action.
The announcement reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving nuclear issues and regional security.
CBS News correspondent Kathryn Watson reported on this development.
The news was featured on CBS News and their mobile app.
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The Secret Service has reported an increase in threats before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which has been rescheduled for Friday. Security officials are paying close attention to ensure safety during the event.
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The Secret Service is responsible for protecting key government officials and events.
There has been a rise in threats linked to the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The dinner has been rescheduled and will take place on Friday.
The event is an annual gathering of journalists, politicians, and White House staff.
Security measures are being heightened due to the threat increase.
The Secret Service is actively monitoring and responding to these threats.
No specific details about the nature of the threats have been shared publicly.
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President Donald Trump is upset with Senate Republicans and Majority Leader John Thune because they have not passed the SAVE America Act. The bill did not move forward before the Senate's August break.
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President Trump is losing patience with Senate Republicans and John Thune.
The frustration is about the delay in passing the SAVE America Act.
The bill aims to address voter eligibility issues.
The Senate took a recess in August before passing the bill.
The SAVE America Act has not yet become law.
Majority Leader John Thune is a key figure in managing Senate bills.
President Trump wants the bill passed quickly.
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Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico proposed new rules to regulate data centers in Texas. He wants to protect communities by stopping special tax breaks for data centers and requiring these companies to pay for their own electricity and water infrastructure.
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Talarico suggests ending special tax exemptions for data centers in Texas.
He wants local communities to have the power to approve or reject new data center projects.
The plan includes rules to limit water pollution and require closed-loop water systems for data centers.
Large energy users like data centers should pay for their own electric and water infrastructure.
Talarico aims to set minimum federal standards to stop communities from competing by weakening rules.
Texas has over 480 large data centers seeking power connections, stressing the state's electric grid.
Republican Governor Greg Abbott has also called for limits on data center expansion in rural Texas.
Polls show Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a close race for the U.S. Senate seat.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wished Jewish New Yorkers a peaceful Tisha B’Av, a day of Jewish mourning, shortly after calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal." This highlighted how public sympathy for Jewish grief often stays safe and general, while criticism of Israel's government can be sharp and political.
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Tisha B’Av is a Jewish day of fasting and mourning for the destruction of ancient Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies.
Mayor Mamdani posted a message wishing Jewish New Yorkers a peaceful and meaningful fast on Tisha B’Av.
The message avoided mentioning Israel or political issues, using general terms like "history" and "resiliency."
Less than 24 hours before, Mamdani had called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged U.S. enforcement of an International Criminal Court warrant.
Mamdani acknowledged NYC could not arrest Netanyahu if he visited for the UN General Assembly.
The article discusses a pattern where Jewish grief is accepted when it is abstract and non-political, but criticism arises when it involves politically sensitive subjects like Israel.
Mamdani's stance reflects the complexity of representing diverse New York communities with varying views on Israel and the Middle East conflict.
Criticizing Netanyahu or Israel's war actions is not the same as criticizing Jewish people as a whole.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a new outbreak of cyclospora linked to an unknown food product. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes stomach illness, and health officials have reported thousands of cases across several states.
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The FDA has not yet identified the source of the new cyclospora outbreak.
Investigators are tracing the supply chain to find the origin of the contamination.
Previous outbreaks involved iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which was recalled.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an illness called cyclosporiasis, with symptoms like severe diarrhea.
Cooking can kill cyclospora, but washing fruits and vegetables may not fully remove it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 1,645 cases since May 1, with 141 hospitalizations.
State reports, like Michigan’s, show much higher case numbers, with over 7,600 confirmed illnesses.
The CDC believes many cases are not diagnosed or reported, so actual numbers are likely higher.
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A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Texas panhandle early Thursday morning, the strongest in the area since 1900. The quake caused shaking felt by many residents but no injuries or deaths were reported.
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The earthquake occurred around 5:21 a.m. at a depth of 3.5 miles.
The epicenter was about 27.8 miles southeast of Spearman, Texas, and 68 miles from Amarillo.
This is the strongest quake in the Texas panhandle region since 1900.
No injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
Buildings in the area are mostly resistant to earthquake shaking, but some older brick structures remain vulnerable.
Residents in multiple towns, including Pampa, Mobeetie, and White Deer, reported feeling the shaking.
The quake was also felt in nearby parts of western Oklahoma and southwestern Kansas.
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A new study looks at how a flat-rate cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security could impact retirees and the program’s money over time. The analysis explores whether this change would help improve fairness and financial health of Social Security.
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The focus is on Social Security’s COLA, which adjusts benefits to keep up with inflation.
A flat-rate COLA means all retirees get the same dollar increase, not a percentage of their benefits.
The study examines how this change might help lower-income retirees more.
It also looks at the possible effects on Social Security’s long-term finances.
The goal is to see if a flat-rate COLA could make Social Security fairer and more sustainable.
Current COLA methods increase benefits based on a percentage to match inflation.
The research is aimed at policy makers considering Social Security changes.
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President Donald Trump will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House to celebrate their second World Series championship in two years. The event will take place in the Rose Garden, marking the team’s repeat title and continuing the tradition of championship teams visiting the White House.
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The Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October.
President Trump previously welcomed the Dodgers to the White House in April 2025 after their 2024 championship.
The White House event is scheduled for Thursday in the Rose Garden.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts will not attend this visit, choosing to spend the team’s day off with family.
Team manager Dave Roberts said the visit focuses on celebrating the championship rather than politics.
The Dodgers had planned to visit earlier in April but schedule conflicts delayed the trip.
Baseball teams have been visiting the White House to celebrate championships since 1869.
Recently, President Trump has mentioned baseball teams during speeches, including criticism of the New York Mets.
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A judge threw out the guilty verdict against Montana State Senator Jason Ellsworth after jurors accidentally saw secret documents not meant to be part of the trial. The documents involved communications about scheduling a potential key witness, Bryce Eggleston, who was not called to testify.
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Jason Ellsworth, former Montana Senate President, was on trial for official misconduct.
Jurors were mistakenly given sealed exhibits about communications with Bryce Eggleston, a potential key witness.
The sealed materials were never admitted as evidence and should not have been shown to jurors.
The judge vacated (canceled) the guilty verdict after learning about the mistake.
Ellsworth’s legal team found out about the error when a juror mentioned jury discussions including these materials.
Bryce Eggleston is a longtime friend and former employee of Ellsworth and was involved with contracts for tracking legislative bill progress.
Prosecutors alleged Ellsworth bypassed the required competitive bidding for these contracts.
The state attorney general agreed there should be a new trial due to the juror error.
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Salman Rushdie testified in a federal court in Buffalo, New York, about the stabbing attack he survived four years ago. The trial involves Hadi Matar, who was convicted of attempted murder and is now facing terrorism charges for the attack connected to a call for Rushdie’s death by an Iranian leader.
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Salman Rushdie was stabbed on stage in 2022 while speaking at a cultural event.
Rushdie described feeling a punch first, not realizing he was being stabbed, and then lying in a large pool of blood.
The attack blinded Rushdie in one eye, damaged his liver, and cut nerves in his arm.
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempted murder in state court and now faces federal terrorism charges.
Prosecutors say Matar acted because of a 1989 religious order by Iran’s then-leader calling for Rushdie’s death over his novel "The Satanic Verses."
Matar’s defense argues they cannot prove Matar’s intent or connection to terrorism groups.
Rushdie showed the jury his blind right eye and explained his long recovery process.
If convicted of the federal charges, Matar could face a life sentence in prison.
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House Democrats are asking for changes at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) after it spent over $500,000 supporting a candidate who lost a primary race in Arizona. Many Democrats want more input and less involvement by the DCCC in primary elections.
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The DCCC spent more than $500,000 backing Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st district primary, but former state Rep. Amish Shah won.
This is the third time this year the DCCC spent six figures supporting a candidate who did not win a Democratic primary.
Some Democrats, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal, believe the party should stay out of Democratic primaries and let voters decide.
Several House Democrats want a formal group to give members and caucuses more say in how DCCC money is spent.
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene is open to discussions, and there have been conversations with members even when disagreements occur.
The DCCC only runs positive ads for candidates it supports and primary spending is a small part of its total budget.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will decide on the next DCCC chair, with Rep. Brad Schneider and Rep. Greg Stanton mentioned as possible candidates.
The involvement and decision-making process of the DCCC in primaries has caused criticism within the Democratic Party.
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The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution that would require Congress to approve any military action in Iran. This vote serves as a warning to President Donald Trump amid growing doubts about the war’s purpose and outcome.
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The House vote was 214 in favor and 208 against the resolution.
The resolution demands that Congress approve future military action in Iran.
The Senate was expected to vote on a similar resolution soon after.
Democrats pushed the resolution to limit President Trump’s authority on the conflict.
Some House Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the clear goals of the war in Iran.
The resolution is largely symbolic but signals decreasing support for the administration’s approach.
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The White House said that President Trump and his administration will not get involved in the legal process to bring Andrew and Tristan Tate back to the U.S. for their case. The press secretary made this clear during a briefing with reporters.
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President Trump’s administration will not intervene in the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate.
The Tate brothers are social media influencers.
The statement was made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Leavitt answered the question during a press briefing on Thursday.
The extradition process is ongoing but the U.S. government is not taking action to influence it.
The White House has already responded to questions about this matter before.
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