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A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration cannot stop immigrants detained inside the United States from seeking release on bond. This decision adds to disagreements among courts about the administration's policy that requires some immigrants to be held without bond.
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration’s policy expanding mandatory detention of immigrants inside the U.S.
The court's decision was 2-1, with one judge appointed by President Trump voting with the majority.
Other appeals courts have both rejected and supported the Trump administration’s detention policy, causing a split in decisions across the country.
The Trump administration expanded mandatory detention last July to include immigrants inside the U.S., not just at the border.
Before this expansion, most immigrants without criminal records could apply for bond hearings while their cases were ongoing.
The Trump administration argues that a 1996 law allows mandatory detention inside the U.S., but previous administrations did not enforce this.
The split among courts makes it more likely the U.S. Supreme Court will review the issue.
The ruling was written by Judge Daniel Bress, a Trump appointee, who disagreed with the administration’s interpretation of the law.
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Mandela Barnes dropped out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor less than two weeks before the August 11 election. His exit came after polls showed Francesca Hong leading, and it follows other candidates leaving the race, reshaping the contest.
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Mandela Barnes is a former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Barnes quit the Democratic primary race on a Thursday, less than two weeks before the primary election.
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has strong support from the party's liberal wing and was leading in recent polls.
Two other Democrats, Sara Rodriguez and Missy Hughes, had previously dropped out of the race.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley reentered the race and is endorsed by Governor Tony Evers.
Over 128,000 voters already cast absentee ballots before Barnes dropped out.
A judge denied a request to let voters who returned absentee ballots cancel them to vote again.
The Democratic primary winner will likely face U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany, who has little opposition in the Republican primary.
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ABC News has accused the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of using the threat of cancelling broadcast licenses to intimidate media outlets critical of President Donald Trump. The FCC announced an early review of eight ABC stations' licenses, which ABC says is a warning to other media companies to avoid coverage unfavorable to the Trump administration.
Key Facts
ABC filed a court document accusing the FCC of trying to shape news coverage by threatening to cancel broadcast licenses.
The FCC started an early license review of eight ABC stations, an action not taken in over 50 years.
ABC’s licenses were not due for renewal until October 2028, but the FCC moved up the review.
The FCC said the review was due to an investigation into whether ABC’s diversity policies were discriminatory.
President Trump has publicly called for revoking licenses of news outlets that criticize him or his allies.
Trump filed lawsuits against BBC, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal for billions of dollars over their coverage.
The Department of Justice recently dropped subpoenas requiring New York Times journalists to testify about reporting on Air Force One.
Supporters of free press warn that such government actions can threaten the free speech protections in the U.S. Constitution.
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A report says about two-thirds of American children aged 2 to 19 consume caffeine daily, with an average of 19.4 milligrams per day. Caffeine comes not only from soda but also from foods like chocolate baked goods, flavored milk, tea, and candy, and it may affect children’s sleep.
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Nearly 66% of U.S. children aged 2-19 consume caffeine on any given day.
Kids average about 19.4 milligrams of caffeine daily, roughly two-thirds the amount in a can of Coke.
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that children should not consume caffeine.
For kids aged 2-11, chocolate-containing baked goods are the top source of caffeine, followed by flavored milk, candy, soda, and tea.
For kids aged 12-19, soda is the main caffeine source, followed by baked goods, tea, coffee, and candy.
Caffeine consumption can reduce sleep; a study showed that 24% of teens with high caffeine intake slept less than six hours.
The timing of caffeine consumption, such as in the evening, can worsen sleep problems.
Health experts are uncertain about the safe caffeine limit for children.
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A legal expert from Fox News, Solomon Wisenberg, said the Senate would likely lose if it tried to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. He said the case would not be close and that the Department of Justice would probably not support the Senate's attempt.
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Solomon Wisenberg is a legal contributor for Fox News.
He commented on the Senate's effort to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt.
Contempt of Congress means disobeying or not cooperating with Congress.
Wisenberg said the Senate would probably lose this legal fight.
The Department of Justice would likely not back the Senate on this issue.
Dr. Fauci is a prominent government health official.
The Senate is considering legal action against Fauci related to its investigations.
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Federal and state officials are investigating cyberattacks on over 30 water plants in Minnesota. They are checking if Iran or hackers linked to Iran are responsible for these attacks.
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More than 30 water plants in Minnesota were hacked earlier this week.
Federal and state authorities are leading the investigation.
Officials are exploring a possible connection to Iran or hackers linked to Iran.
The attacks appear to be coordinated, happening around the same time.
The situation is still developing, and more information is expected.
Cyberattacks on water systems can affect public safety and water quality.
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Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, ended his campaign for governor because he was not gaining enough support in polls. He said the party’s nominee was already clear and encouraged supporters to work together.
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Mandela Barnes is a Democrat and former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
He dropped out of the governor’s race on Thursday.
Barnes cited low poll numbers as a reason for ending his campaign.
He said the likely nominee for governor is already clear.
Barnes posted a video message on social media platform X to announce his decision.
He encouraged people to unite and support the chosen nominee.
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Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins supports an investigation by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collins wants the case to be resolved in court to find out the truth about Fauci’s decisions and whether any laws were broken.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci for his conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci appeared before a Senate committee and refused to answer questions by invoking his Fifth Amendment right.
The investigation will examine if Fauci misled the public or caused harm to Floridians financially or physically.
Fauci’s attorney declined to comment on the investigation.
The probe focuses on whether Fauci violated Florida state laws, which are separate from any federal issues covered by presidential pardons.
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins fully supports the investigation and wants accountability for pandemic-related losses.
Collins believes Florida’s pandemic response was successful compared to other states.
Fauci was a key federal health official during COVID-19 and a frequent target of criticism by Republicans.
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About half of the nursing homes in Massachusetts did not have enough staff to meet state requirements last year. This shortage affects the quality of care for residents, including longer wait times for help and risks like falls or infections.
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Half of Massachusetts’ 341 nursing homes failed to meet state staffing rules at the end of last year.
Most for-profit nursing homes missed staffing standards, while most nonprofit ones met them.
State penalties for understaffing are weak and have recently been reduced for some homes.
The minimum staffing rule for registered nurses is not enforced.
Since 2024, there have been only a few dozen official violations for low staffing, despite many homes falling short.
Understaffing can cause serious problems, like delayed medicine, falls, infections, and bedsores for residents.
The owner of Plymouth Harborside, a nursing home featured in the report, settled a $4 million case with state prosecutors over understaffing issues.
Advocates say some companies keep staff low to increase profits, hurting resident care.
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Michael Madigan, a former Illinois House Speaker, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction for corruption. He was sentenced to over seven years in prison for using his political role to benefit himself and his associates financially.
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Michael Madigan served as Illinois House Speaker for a very long time, the longest in U.S. history.
He was convicted of corruption charges.
The sentence given to Madigan is more than seven years in prison.
The conviction involves using his political position to give financial rewards to himself and friends.
Madigan has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to review his case.
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The Democratic Women’s Caucus has asked the House Ethics Committee to look into Representative Max Miller from Ohio. This follows allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife, which were highlighted in a recent news report. Miller is currently running for reelection in a closely contested race.
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The Democratic Women’s Caucus requested an investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
The subject is Representative Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio.
Allegations involve domestic abuse claimed by Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
These claims were reported recently by the New York Times.
Max Miller is seeking reelection in a competitive congressional district.
The House Ethics Committee is responsible for investigating conduct of House members.
The investigation request comes amid growing public attention to the allegations.
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A former White House counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, told a House committee that some claims made by Epstein’s accuser, Virginia Giuffre, “lacked inherent credibility.” Ruemmler’s remarks have been criticized by Giuffre’s family, who said Ruemmler’s statements unfairly cast doubt on Giuffre’s allegations of abuse and trafficking.
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Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel during the Obama administration and was general counsel at Goldman Sachs.
Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial.
Ruemmler accepted gifts from Epstein and exchanged emails with him, sometimes using terms like “Uncle Jeffrey” and “sweetie.”
House committee transcripts show Ruemmler questioned the credibility of some of Giuffre’s specific allegations involving multiple world leaders.
Virginia Giuffre was one of Epstein’s most well-known accusers and died by suicide in April 2025.
Giuffre’s family condemned Ruemmler’s testimony, calling it disrespectful and damaging to survivors.
Ruemmler’s spokesperson said she had no evidence of Epstein’s ongoing criminal activity and would have acted if she had known.
The committee called Ruemmler to testify after new documents revealed her connection to Epstein, including being named a backup executor of his will.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is trying to deport the mother of a convicted ISIS supporter using a special court called the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. This court has never been used before.
Key Facts
The Department of Justice is involved in this case.
The case concerns the mother of a person convicted of supporting ISIS.
The government is using the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
This court is created to handle cases involving foreign terrorists.
This is the first time the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is being used.
The goal is to remove, or deport, the individual from the U.S.
CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reported on this story.
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President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion plan to upgrade Washington Dulles International Airport. The project will replace some terminals, add more space, and build a large parking garage, with construction starting in spring 2027. This project is part of a broader trend of major U.S. airports undergoing expensive redesigns and expansions.
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The Dulles airport project will cost $22.5 billion and includes replacing the C and D concourses.
More than 5 million square feet of new or renovated space will be added.
A new parking garage with 32,000 spaces will be built.
Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.
The project will be funded by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and airlines, not the federal government.
Other U.S. airports like JFK, LAX, and O’Hare are also undergoing multi-billion-dollar upgrades.
These airport projects often include new terminals, gate expansions, modernized security and baggage areas.
Completion dates for these major airport projects range from 2026 to 2030.
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The Trump administration will end a temporary subsidy program that helped lower monthly costs for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. This change could cause some older adults to pay more in 2027, although officials say the average increase will be small.
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The subsidy program was started by the Biden administration in 2024 to reduce drug costs under Medicare Part D.
Ending the program is expected to save taxpayers about $3.6 billion in 2026.
Most people with Medicare Part D may see their premiums increase by less than $10 per month.
About 25 million Americans are on Medicare Part D plans.
Medicare Part D beneficiaries paid an average of $36 per month in premiums this year with the subsidy.
The subsidy reduced the average premium by $16 per month in 2026.
CMS will release the exact 2027 premium rates in September, before the November elections.
Administration officials say the decision will protect taxpayer money and that affordable plans will still be available.
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Behavioral scientists say having too many choices can make people feel anxious and unhappy with their decisions. Research shows that when people have fewer options, they are more likely to choose and feel satisfied with their choices.
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Having many choices can cause anxiety and indecision.
People tend to be less happy with their choice when there are too many options.
Research showed shoppers bought more jam varieties when given 6 choices instead of 24.
Workers were less likely to sign up for 401(k) plans when many investment options were available.
People called “maximizers” suffer more from too many options because they want the very best.
The brain tries to avoid thinking hard and prefers relying on memory or familiar choices.
Too many options can lead to decision paralysis, where people struggle to pick anything.
Some situations, like choosing a car, may involve enjoying many options, but this is less common for everyday choices.
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President Donald Trump said he might delay the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. He would do this until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave their positions.
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President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump said he may withdraw this nomination.
The delay depends on Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leaving office.
Cornyn and Tillis are current U.S. senators.
No official decision on the nomination withdrawal has been made yet.
The statement was made publicly on a Thursday.
CBS News reported on this development.
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Republican Congressman Max Miller from Ohio faces calls to resign after his ex-wife and former girlfriend accused him of domestic abuse. Miller denies these claims as he campaigns for re-election amid ongoing legal battles.
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Max Miller is a Republican congressman representing Ohio’s seventh district.
His ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and former girlfriend, Stephanie Grisham, have accused him of domestic abuse.
Moreno alleges Miller threw hot water at her and held a gun to her head.
Miller denies the allegations and says no police reports were filed.
Miller and Moreno share a two-year-old daughter and have been in a custody dispute since 2024.
Stephanie Grisham, who dated Miller from 2019-2020, also accused him of abuse and wrote about it publicly without naming him at first.
Miller filed and later dropped a defamation lawsuit against Grisham; Grisham has filed a new lawsuit against him.
A gun violence prevention group has called for Miller to resign from Congress over the abuse accusations.
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The McHenry County Coroner's Office is investigating partial human remains found in the Fox River. Officials are working to identify the remains and have not confirmed if they relate to a recent deadly boat crash on the same river.
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Partial human remains were found in the Fox River on July 29, 2026.
The McHenry County Sheriff notified the Coroner's Office around 9:20 p.m. to investigate.
The remains have not yet been positively identified.
Authorities are working with several local agencies, including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and McHenry Township Fire Department.
Just days earlier, Magdalena Jablonska was identified as the victim of a high-speed boat crash on July 25 near McHenry Dam.
Richard Stevenson was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI for the boat crash, with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.
It is unknown if the discovered remains are connected to the boat crash or another event.
The investigation and identification process are ongoing, with updates expected.
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Colin Gray, the father of Colt Gray, who committed a shooting at Apalachee High School, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The sentencing took place on a Thursday and was reported by CBS News.
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Colin Gray is the father of Colt Gray, the Apalachee High School shooter.
He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The sentencing happened recently on a Thursday.
The case and sentencing were covered by CBS News.
Colt Gray committed a shooting at Apalachee High School.
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