Republican Andy Biggs will run against Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in the upcoming governor's race. Biggs, supported by President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary against David Schweikert.
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Andy Biggs is a Republican representative from Arizona.
He defeated David Schweikert in the Republican primary for governor.
Biggs has President Donald Trump’s support.
Katie Hobbs is the current governor of Arizona and a Democrat.
Hobbs did not face any challengers in her party's primary.
Arizona was won by President Trump in both the 2016 and 2024 presidential elections.
The governor’s race in Arizona is expected to be closely contested.
The election will take place in the fall.
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Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, endorsed by President Donald Trump. He will run against the current Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in a close race expected in 2026.
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Andy Biggs is a member of Congress representing Arizona’s 5th District and has served five terms.
Biggs is a strong supporter of President Trump and backed Trump's claims of election fraud, which have not been proven.
He was subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee for his possible involvement in Trump's efforts around the 2020 election.
Biggs defeated several competitors, including Rep. David Schweikert, to win the GOP nomination.
Governor Katie Hobbs narrowly beat Trump-backed Kari Lake in 2022 by less than 1%.
Arizona voted for President Trump in 2024 but is currently led by Democrats in the governor’s office and in the Senate seats.
Republicans still control six of Arizona’s nine congressional districts, showing the state remains politically mixed.
Political analysts say the governor’s race leans slightly toward Democrats but remains competitive.
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Democratic Representative Greg Stanton is expected to win the primary election in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District. He defeated Kai Newkirk, a progressive challenger, who criticized Stanton for accepting corporate donations and supporting a specific vote.
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Greg Stanton is the current Democratic representative for Arizona’s 4th Congressional District.
Stanton faced a primary challenge from Kai Newkirk, a progressive organizer.
Newkirk criticized Stanton for taking campaign money from corporations.
Newkirk also opposed Stanton’s vote on a particular issue, referred to as the Laken vote.
Decision Desk HQ projects Stanton will win the primary easily.
This primary took place on a Tuesday.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted against a proposal to stop Pentagon money from being used for most Ukraine security aid, except for protecting the U.S. embassy there. The amendment was part of a defense spending bill and was defeated by a large margin.
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Rep. Eli Crane from Arizona introduced the amendment.
The amendment aimed to block Pentagon funds for Ukraine security aid, except for embassy protection.
The vote took place on a Tuesday night.
The amendment was rejected by 350 votes to 76.
The proposal was part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill on U.S. defense spending.
The decision allows Pentagon funding to continue supporting Ukraine's security efforts beyond just embassy safety.
The vote was mostly against the amendment, showing strong support for ongoing aid to Ukraine.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he cannot arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani explained that the city does not have the legal power to enforce such an arrest warrant.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
He initially said he would arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu if he visited the city.
Netanyahu may visit New York City in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
Mamdani later clarified he does not have the legal authority to carry out such an arrest.
The arrest warrant in question cannot be enforced by the city alone.
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A preliminary court hearing is underway in Los Angeles for David Anthony Burke, known as singer D4vd, who faces charges of murdering and sexually abusing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Graphic crime scene photos were shown in court for the first time, depicting the victim's dismembered body found in Burke's car.
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David Anthony Burke, 21, known as D4vd, is charged with murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The victim’s body was found dismembered inside a Tesla registered to Burke in Hollywood in September 2025.
Prosecutors say Burke stabbed and dismembered Celeste using a chainsaw to hide the crime after years of alleged abuse.
Burke ordered items like a body bag, chainsaws, an inflatable pool, and a shovel online after Celeste’s death.
This hearing is to show evidence and prove there is enough to proceed to trial; it is not the trial itself.
Celeste’s parents witnessed the graphic images, which was very distressing, but they chose to stay in court to support their daughter.
The courtroom was crowded with journalists and public members watching the proceedings.
Burke appeared quietly in court, wearing an orange jail uniform and restrained during the hearing.
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The US House of Representatives passed a temporary government spending bill to avoid a shutdown before the November midterm elections. The bill allows government funding to continue until December 4 and now moves to the Senate for approval.
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The House vote to approve the stopgap spending measure was 220-205, mostly along party lines.
The current government funding authority expires on September 30.
Republicans want to pass this bill early to prevent a government shutdown caused by Senate Democrats blocking funding.
Last year, Democrats blocked funding for 43 days over healthcare cost issues and did so twice this year to demand immigration enforcement reforms.
The Senate has not passed any appropriations measures for the 2027 fiscal year, while the House passed three.
Senate Democrats and Republicans remain far apart in spending talks.
House Democrats support a temporary funding bill but oppose this Republican version because it lacks immigration agency reforms.
Congress must pass funding bills or continuing resolutions every year to keep the government running and avoid shutdowns.
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The House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill to keep federal agencies operating at current budget levels until December 4. This action aims to prevent the government from shutting down when the new fiscal year starts on October 1.
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The House voted 220-205 to approve the stopgap funding measure.
The bill maintains funding at current levels through December 4.
The measure was passed to avoid a government shutdown starting October 1.
Six Democrats and Representative Kevin Kiley (Independent from California) voted with the majority to pass the bill.
The federal government's fiscal year ends on September 30.
This funding plan is temporary and will require further action before the December 4 deadline.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted against adding a rule to a military spending bill that would have made President Trump’s order banning transgender people from military service into law. The vote was close, with some Republicans joining Democrats to block the amendment.
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The House voted 212 to 217 against the amendment.
The amendment aimed to make President Trump's executive order on transgender military service permanent law.
Rep. Lauren Boebert from Colorado sponsored the amendment.
Four Republican members voted with Democrats to oppose the amendment.
The amendment was part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The rejection means the current ban under the executive order will not be codified into law by Congress at this time.
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New York City health officials reported a fifth death in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cooling towers in the Upper East Side. The bacteria causing the illness was found in multiple cooling towers in the area, and the city is actively cleaning them to prevent further infections.
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Five people have died in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City.
Over 60 people have been sickened, with eight still hospitalized and 56 discharged.
The bacteria was found in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings, which are being cleaned.
The cause of the bacteria spreading has not been definitively identified yet.
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria found in warm water.
People catch the disease by breathing in contaminated water droplets; it does not spread person-to-person.
The city increased inspections and hired more staff to monitor and clean cooling towers after a previous outbreak.
Despite stronger regulations and more testing, the bacteria still appeared in several buildings, including schools and museums.
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced new rules to ban imports of advanced military-grade drones from China, over concerns about national security. The rules will stop drones with special features like swarming and thermal imaging from entering the US, while allowing some exemptions to avoid supply problems.
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The FCC plans to ban military-grade drones imported mainly from China.
The ban targets drones with swarming abilities and high-resolution infrared thermal sensors.
Exemptions for drone parts made outside China have been extended until January 2028.
The ban focuses on Chinese drone makers such as DJI and Autel Robotics.
This action follows President Trump’s recent accusations of Chinese interference in the 2020 US elections.
The FCC says the ban is needed to protect the drone supply chain and prevent foreign access to sensitive US data.
Previously, in 2022, the FCC banned Chinese telecom and surveillance gear from companies like Huawei and ZTE over security risks.
The new rules show a strong US government effort to limit foreign tech that may threaten national security.
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The House of Representatives approved a short-term government funding extension until December 4 to avoid a funding fight during the November midterm elections. The bill now moves to the Senate for approval, aiming to prevent a government shutdown before the end of the fiscal year on September 30.
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The House passed a continuing resolution (CR) with a vote of 220 to 205.
The CR extends current government funding levels without adding new conditions.
The House plans to leave for a five-week recess shortly after passing the CR.
The Senate is expected to consider the bill before its August recess.
Government funding expires on September 30, risking a shutdown if no deal is reached.
The CR does not include a provision to block funding for Border Patrol, which some Democrats oppose.
House Republicans say the CR avoids shutdown risks and keeps the process simple.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned the possibility of using the House’s budget resolution to fund the government through November via a reconciliation process.
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Voters in Arizona went to the polls on Tuesday to participate in primary elections. These races will help decide who will represent their parties in the general election later this year.
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The election took place in Arizona on Tuesday.
Voters were selecting candidates for various primary races.
Primary elections determine party nominees for the general election.
The results will influence the November elections in Arizona.
CBS News covered the voting process and results.
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More than 4,100 people in the U.S. have been infected with a stomach illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. The CDC reports 308 hospitalizations across 41 states, with no deaths, and linked many cases to contaminated lettuce from a U.S. company that imports from Mexico.
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Over 4,100 Cyclospora infection cases have been reported in the U.S. so far.
308 people have been hospitalized due to the illness in 41 states.
No deaths have been reported from this outbreak.
Symptoms appear about a week after exposure and include frequent diarrhea lasting weeks.
The CDC is reviewing 7,400 more suspected cases, and the total number may grow.
Many infections have been linked to contaminated lettuce, particularly iceberg lettuce from a U.S. company called Taylor Farms.
Taylor Farms recalled Mexican-grown lettuce on July 17 after investigations.
Mexican health officials say there is no proof the outbreak started in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, despite U.S. agency investigations.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave conflicting reports about testing positive for the parasite but continues to investigate Taylor Farms' Mexican supply chain as a likely source.
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A population scientist warns that the United States may have a big shortage of workers in the next 10 to 15 years. This shortage could affect many industries as fewer people will be available to work.
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The U.S. is expected to face a serious labor shortage within 10 to 15 years.
The warning comes from a leading expert in population studies.
A labor shortage means there will not be enough workers to fill jobs.
This could affect many different types of jobs and industries across the country.
The shortage is linked to changes in population growth and demographics.
The report was discussed on CBS News by reporter Megan Cerullo.
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A hearing started in Los Angeles for the singer known as D4vd. He faces murder and other serious charges related to the death and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl.
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The hearing began on a Tuesday in Los Angeles.
The singer is known by the stage name D4vd.
He is charged with murder and additional felony crimes.
The victim was a 14-year-old girl.
The case involves death and dismemberment of the victim.
The hearing is expected to last several days.
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President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose tariffs on imported generic pharmaceutical drugs starting in August 2028. The tariffs will gradually increase from 0% to 100% and then to 200% to encourage more drug production within the United States.
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From August 1, 2026, imported generic drugs will have a 0% tariff for two years.
After two years, the tariff will rise to 100% for one year and then increase to 200% afterward.
The goal is to bring generic drug manufacturing back to the US.
President Trump wants companies to build factories and equipment in the US or face tariffs.
This tariff applies only to generic drugs, not patented, branded, or new drugs.
More than 90% of medicines sold in the US are generic drugs, according to the FDA.
Last year, major drug companies made deals to avoid tariffs on some branded drugs.
In April, Trump signed an order for 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies agree to price controls or domestic production.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment from Rep. Andy Biggs that would reduce the defense budget by 0.5% if the Pentagon fails an audit. This measure is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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The amendment was introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs from Arizona.
It was approved by a voice vote in the House.
The amendment is included in the yearly National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
If any part of the Pentagon does not pass an audit, the defense budget will be cut by 0.5%.
The Pentagon audit is meant to check the department’s financial management and performance.
The purpose is to encourage better financial accountability in the defense department.
The amendment creates a financial penalty tied to the Pentagon’s audit results.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine spoke to a Senate panel asking for $67 billion more to support the U.S. military efforts against Iran. The hearing focused on the need for extra funding to continue the war with Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine also testified at the hearing.
They requested an additional $67 billion for military operations.
The funding is intended to support the war against Iran.
The hearing took place on a Tuesday before a Senate panel.
CBS News reported on the event through correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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A federal appeals court reversed an order that had allowed Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian student activist, to be released from detention. This decision may lead to his re-arrest as the government continues efforts to deport him for his activism and criticism of Israel.
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The second US circuit court of appeals in New York overturned a lower court’s release order for Mohsen Mahdawi.
Mahdawi is a student activist who was arrested during a citizenship interview in 2025.
The government, under President Trump’s administration, is working to deport Mahdawi for his protests and criticism of Israel.
The appeals court said the lower judge acted beyond authority by interfering before immigration courts handled the case fully.
The court has not decided whether Mahdawi was unfairly targeted; he must use the immigration courts first.
Mahdawi was born in a refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and became a legal US resident in 2015.
The American Civil Liberties Union represents Mahdawi and says he cannot be deported while appeals continue.
A separate court ruling is expected soon for another student detained under similar circumstances.
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