Chris Mufarrige leads the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) consumer protection office, working to stop companies from misleading customers. Despite challenges from the Trump administration, his team has taken action against companies like Amazon and Meta to protect consumers and plans more enforcement soon.
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Chris Mufarrige is the director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau since early 2025.
The Trump administration has reduced funding and staff at the FTC and removed some commissioners.
The FTC has settled cases with companies including Amazon, StubHub, and Instacart over deceptive business practices.
A 2025 FTC report highlighted scams on Meta’s platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram) that cost consumers $2.5 billion.
The FTC worked with states to require Deere & Co. to let farmers repair their own equipment.
The FTC enforces laws from the 1914 Federal Trade Commission Act that protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business acts.
The agency currently has only two commissioners after President Trump fired two Democrats, a move supported by the Supreme Court.
Mufarrige says the FTC aims to support competitive markets that give consumers real choices.
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A new Pew Research Center report shows Latino voters are divided not just by politics but by how they see their Latino identity in the U.S. Latino Trump supporters tend to feel less connected to their ethnic background, while Latino voters for Kamala Harris see their ethnicity as more important to their lives and politics.
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57% of Latino voters who backed President Trump in 2024 say Latino issues affect their lives "not too much" or "not at all."
75% of Latino voters who supported Kamala Harris say Latino issues affect their lives a great deal or a fair amount.
60% of Latino Trump voters rarely feel responsible for supporting other Latinos, compared to only 20% of Harris voters feeling the same.
Nearly half of Hispanic voters supported President Trump in 2024, the strongest GOP showing since 1960.
Hispanic Trump voters are twice as likely to identify simply as "American" (43%) than Harris voters (22%).
Harris voters often use combined identity labels like "Mexican American," with 54% doing so.
About one-third of Hispanic adults report experiencing discrimination due to their ethnicity in the past year.
Only 1% of Hispanics prefer the terms "Latinx" or "Latine," with most preferring "Hispanic" or "Latino."
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Senator John Fetterman spoke about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stopping his campaign. Platner ended his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault in interviews with news outlets.
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Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
He decided to stop his campaign on Wednesday.
The decision came after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault.
The allegations were shared in interviews with Politico and CNN.
Senator John Fetterman commented on the campaign suspension using a critical phrase.
Platner announced his campaign suspension through a video posted online.
The news occurred shortly before the upcoming Senate election.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal quickly following a series of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The two countries exchanged attacks after talks to reach an agreement failed.
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The U.S. and Iran engaged in multiple military strikes against each other.
These strikes happened after negotiations between the two countries stopped.
President Trump stated that Iran contacted him to express a strong desire to make a deal.
The situation shows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reported on these developments, including President Trump's comments.
The events suggest both conflict and efforts to negotiate between the two nations.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The case arose after President Donald Trump’s renovation of the pool encountered problems, and Hearn denies intentionally causing damage.
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David Hearn competed in three Summer Olympics as a canoe racer.
Hearn was indicted on one felony count of property destruction related to the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool had a $16 million renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
Problems during renovation included algae blooms and peeling blue coating in the pool.
President Trump claimed vandals damaged the pool by adding fertilizer and cutting the coating, though no proof was provided.
Six other people were arrested on misdemeanor charges connected to the pool project.
Hearn says he only touched a loose piece of the pool’s coating briefly and followed a worker's instructions.
The court allowed Hearn to remain free without supervision while waiting for his trial, scheduled for August 5.
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Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9. The airport’s highway signs and its code changed from PBI to DJT after Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis signed the renaming into law. Travelers had different opinions about the new name.
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The airport in Florida was renamed in honor of President Donald J. Trump.
The official name change happened on July 9.
New highway signs were installed to reflect the new airport name.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed the airport’s three-letter code from PBI to DJT.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law allowing the name change in March.
Some travelers support honoring President Trump with the airport name.
Other travelers prefer the airport’s old name, Palm Beach International Airport.
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Millions of Americans have lost or dropped their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act because the financial help they used to get has ended. Higher insurance prices have made it harder for many people to afford coverage.
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Many Americans had their ACA (Affordable Care Act) subsidies expire recently.
Without these subsidies, insurance premiums have gone up.
Higher costs have led millions to cancel or lose their insurance.
The rising healthcare costs are impacting Americans’ access to coverage.
Experts are discussing how insurance price increases affect health care decisions.
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President Donald Trump told a reporter on Air Force One that if Iran attacked the plane, she would also be killed. This happened as tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased following the NATO summit in Turkey.
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President Trump spoke to a reporter while on Air Force One.
He said the reporter would die if Iran struck the presidential plane.
The conversation took place during a question session after the NATO summit.
U.S.-Iran tensions were rising at this time.
The reporter asked about safety concerns related to Air Force One.
Trump’s comment suggested shared risk for everyone onboard during an attack.
The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about security threats from Iran.
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A federal appeals court in Manhattan rejected President Donald Trump’s request to delay paying over $5 million to E Jean Carroll after she won a sexual abuse and defamation case against him. The court ordered the release of about $5.8 million, including interest, which has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
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E Jean Carroll won a sexual abuse and defamation trial against President Trump in 2023.
A jury awarded Carroll $5 million plus interest, totaling about $5.8 million.
The money has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
President Trump tried to delay paying by asking the appeals court for a stay (a delay of payment).
The appeals court denied Trump’s request, ordering the payment to be made.
Manhattan federal judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump had delayed the case for years and the judgment had been upheld through all appeals.
The US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal on June 29, allowing the payment to proceed.
Carroll’s lawyers argued the case has ended and Trump must pay the judgment as agreed.
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Andy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, according to his close ally Louise Haigh. Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, and he has clear ideas for devolving power and reforming the welfare system.
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Andy Burnham has prepared for a potential prime minister role for more than a year.
Burnham is the sole candidate so far to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
Louise Haigh, a Labour MP and former transport secretary, supports Burnham and plays a key role in his team.
Burnham has run twice before for Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015.
He spent nine years as Greater Manchester mayor, gaining experience in regional governance.
Burnham plans to devolve more power from Westminster to regional authorities and reduce the Treasury’s dominance.
Welfare reform is a major challenge, as the current disability benefit system is considered “not fit for purpose.”
Burnham wants to avoid cuts that would increase other costs in the system, emphasizing a sustainable approach.
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Democrat Graham Platner has quit the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault made by a former partner. His withdrawal changes the dynamics for Democrats trying to win the seat from Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming November midterms.
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Graham Platner, a Democrat and military veteran, launched his Senate campaign in Maine in August 2025 as an anti-establishment candidate.
Platner won the Democratic primary in June 2026 with 72% of the vote, defeating Maine Governor Janet Mills who dropped out.
He has strong support from progressive Democrats like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Allegations surfaced accusing Platner of sexually assaulting a former partner in 2021, which he denies.
Other controversies include a Nazi-era symbol tattoo, deleted social media posts about sexual violence, and reports of abusive behavior.
Some of Platner’s endorsers have withdrawn their support following the sexual assault claims.
Platner’s exit leaves Democrats without a candidate in a closely watched race against Republican Senator Susan Collins, who has held the seat for five terms.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority, and Maine is considered a key battleground state for control of the Senate.
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A man was fatally shot by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Memphis during a federal task force operation. This is the second fatal shooting by a member of the same task force in four days.
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The shooting happened in Memphis, Tennessee.
It occurred around 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
DEA agents were involved in the shooting.
The agents were part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, a federal crime-fighting team.
This is the second fatal shooting by a federal task force member in Memphis within four days.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is handling the investigation.
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The Secret Service advised President Donald Trump to use an older Air Force One plane when leaving Turkey as a safety measure due to rising tensions with Iran. While President Trump said the switch was not about security, sources say it was done because of the older plane’s better security for this situation.
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The Secret Service recommended using the old Air Force One plane for President Trump’s departure from Turkey.
This decision was made as a precaution during increased tensions with Iran.
The newer Air Force One was a gift from Qatar and has advanced security features but was not used for the Turkey departure.
President Trump denied that the change was due to security concerns.
Trump mentioned he is "No. 1 on the kill list for Iran."
Passengers were asked to keep window shades down during the flight for security reasons.
The plane with the president turned on its tracking system only after flying over the Black Sea.
The new Air Force One later joined the president’s flight in England after initially leaving Turkey earlier.
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Mark Esper, who was once the U.S. Secretary of Defense, said that Iran will try to gain as much advantage as possible in peace talks with the United States before the upcoming midterm elections. He also predicted that President Donald Trump will use the U.S. military more strongly against Iran after the elections.
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Mark Esper is a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
He said Iran wants to get the best deal it can in peace negotiations before the midterm elections.
Midterm elections are coming soon and are important for U.S. politics.
Esper believes President Trump will have more freedom to act after these elections.
He predicts President Trump will increase U.S. military actions toward Iran once the elections are over.
Iran is aware of the timing and is trying to use it to its advantage in talks.
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Reform UK is under investigation for undisclosed donations totaling millions of pounds. Nigel Farage announced his resignation following reports that large money transfers made to the party and its leaders, including a £5 million gift to Farage, triggered anti-money laundering alerts. Questions remain about the timing and sources of these donations.
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Nigel Farage plans to resign and hold a byelection after a £5 million gift to him was reported to the National Crime Agency (NCA) due to money laundering concerns.
The £5 million donation was reportedly given by billionaire Christopher Harborne on 5 April 2024.
Reports to the NCA about the £5 million were made on 16 May 2024, after Farage had started preparations for a political campaign.
Other transactions totaling over £1 million involving senior Reform UK figures also triggered Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the NCA.
A separate £1 million donation to a Reform-affiliated group came from Fiona Cottrell, connected to a close associate of convicted fraudster George Cottrell; its source raised further concerns.
The £1 million donation was moved through an Australian money exchange called Oneify, which caused additional banking scrutiny.
Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, was questioned about the origin of the £1 million donation and a personal loan of £80,000 from George Cottrell.
There are unresolved questions about when Farage received the £5 million gift and whether he fully disclosed this to parliamentary authorities.
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Graham Platner has left the race for the U.S. Senate in Maine after an accusation of sexual assault, which he denies. The Democratic Party in Maine is now working to pick a new candidate through a special meeting.
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Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
He dropped out of the race because of a sexual assault allegation.
Platner denies the accusation.
The Maine Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention to choose a replacement candidate.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Fin Gómez.
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Former Maine state Senator Troy Jackson announced he will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator Susan Collins. He made this announcement after the previous Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew from the race following several scandals.
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Troy Jackson is a former state senator from Maine.
He is running against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine.
The previous Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, suspended his campaign.
Platner dropped out because of multiple scandals.
Jackson highlighted support from working-class people in Maine.
This is a U.S. Senate election race in the state of Maine.
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Since President Donald Trump began his second term, 10 people have been fatally shot by federal immigration officers nationwide. These deaths occurred during various immigration enforcement actions, with some families and groups calling for independent investigations.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by ICE officers during an enforcement operation while he was driving to work.
Since the start of President Trump's second term, 10 fatal shootings involving ICE and CBP agents have been reported.
Some shootings happened outside of enforcement operations, including incidents involving off-duty agents.
Department of Homeland Security claims some victims "weaponized" their vehicles during arrests, but these claims are disputed by families and rights groups.
A recent report says 52 people died in ICE custody in the first 500 days of the second Trump administration.
The UN human rights office has raised concerns about the rising number of deaths in US immigration custody.
Congress approved $70 billion in funding for ICE and CBP, though critics say there is little accountability for related violence.
High-profile cases in Minnesota involved the shooting deaths of two US citizens by federal immigration officers, sparking protests.
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A bar owner in Warrington said he will not accept job applications made by parents on behalf of their children. He wants young people to apply for jobs themselves to show confidence and independence, especially since many young people face challenges finding work.
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Owen Williams owns Tank Bar and Live Lounge in Warrington.
He refuses to consider job applications submitted by parents for their children.
Williams says young applicants should bring their own CV or apply directly to show confidence.
About one million young people aged 16-24 in the UK were not in school, work, or training in early 2026.
Youth unemployment rates are higher in Liverpool (9%) and Manchester (7.4%) than the national average (5.8%).
Some business owners in Liverpool support Williams’ rule and look for confident young workers.
Parents and young people say COVID-19 caused anxiety and lowered confidence, making parental help more common.
Williams received nearly 100 applications from young people after posting his stance online.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island, which is near the Mississippi mainland. His family is seeking information and answers about the circumstances of his death.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old.
He was found dead on Horn Island.
Horn Island is located off the coast of Mississippi.
The family wants to know what happened to Nolan.
Local authorities may be involved in investigating the death.
The incident has been reported by CBS News.
No details about the cause of death have been provided in the article.
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