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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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Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for not providing body cameras to its officers, despite promising to do so six months ago. They wrote a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting ICE Director David Venturella demanding an explanation.
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Democrats in the House Judiciary Committee are upset with ICE.
ICE promised to give body cameras to its officers six months ago.
Body cameras record police or officers during interactions with the public.
The promise came after several deadly incidents involving ICE officers.
Democrats sent a letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting Director David Venturella.
They asked for reasons why the body cameras have not been provided yet.
The letter calls for more transparency and accountability from ICE.
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The father of a 16-year-old who killed four people in a 2024 school shooting in Georgia was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was found guilty after giving his son the rifle used in the attack and failing to act on warning signs.
Key Facts
Colin Gray, aged 55, was sentenced to 15 years for murder, manslaughter, and other charges.
His son, Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to killing two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School.
The rifle used by Colt was a Christmas gift from his father.
Prosecutors said Colin Gray ignored clear warning signs, including a notebook with plans for the shooting.
The judge criticized Colin for not seeking counseling for his son, not monitoring his internet use, and not securing guns at home.
This case is the third time in the US a parent has been held legally responsible for a child's mass shooting.
Another similar case in Michigan resulted in parents being sentenced for their role in a school shooting.
The defense argued the son made his own decisions and should be the one punished.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will start a new cooking show called “The Real Food Show” on Thursday. The show aims to teach Americans how to cook healthy and affordable meals easily.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
He is launching a cooking series called “The Real Food Show.”
The show is part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.
It focuses on healthy and affordable cooking.
The goal is to make cooking simple and accessible to all Americans.
Kennedy shared a video about the show on the social media platform X.
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President Donald Trump is starting a program to encourage military veterans to become truck drivers after many immigrant drivers lost their licenses in a recent government crackdown. The program will help veterans skip certain tests and pay for their training using benefits like the GI Bill.
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The Trump administration wants veterans to replace immigrant truck drivers who lost licenses this year.
Veterans who drove large military vehicles might skip the commercial driving skills test.
Some soldiers can attend truck driving school during their last six months in the military.
The GI Bill will cover full training costs for a commercial driver’s license.
The GI Bill may also provide a housing allowance during training.
This program is part of a larger government effort to help veterans find good civilian jobs.
President Trump will officially announce this plan in a White House event.
Thousands of immigrant truck drivers lost their commercial licenses due to the crackdown.
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An Afghan woman living in the U.S. and a legal permanent resident is fighting the government’s attempt to deport her as an "alien terrorist." The case is the first ever in a special secret court created to handle deportations based on classified evidence, which the woman’s lawyer says is unfair and unconstitutional.
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The woman, Nazira Haji Zada, is accused by the Justice Department of being an "alien terrorist" but has not been charged with a crime.
The case is being heard in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, first created in 1996 but never used until now.
This court handles cases with secret evidence that cannot be shown to the person involved for national security reasons.
Haji Zada’s lawyer argues that the process violates her constitutional rights and uses a lower proof standard than criminal courts.
Haji Zada is a green card holder living in Texas and appeared in court with an interpreter.
The government claims she helped radicalize family members convicted of plotting violence in support of ISIS.
The judge is working to set up court systems since this court has been inactive and lacks modern filing systems.
The court limits the target’s ability to see or challenge the secret evidence used against them.
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Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the Apalachee High School shooting, where his son killed four people. The judge said Gray failed to get mental health help for his son despite clear warning signs. Gray’s son was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to multiple charges.
Key Facts
Colin Gray received a 15-year prison sentence for providing the rifle used in the school shooting.
His son, 16-year-old Colt Gray, pleaded guilty to 55 charges and was sentenced to life without parole.
Victims' families gave emotional testimonies about the impact of the shooting.
The judge criticized Colin Gray for not seeking mental health treatment for his son despite warning signs.
Prosecutors wanted an 80-year sentence for Colin Gray, while defense asked for 20 years with some time served.
Family members of the victims expressed that the shooting was preventable with proper parental responsibility.
The shooting killed two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School.
The trial included charges such as second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children against Colin Gray.
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A top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives plans to investigate FIFA’s financial and political connections with President Donald Trump and his family if Democrats win control of the House in November. The investigation would focus on FIFA’s plan to spin off its commercial business into a separate company and its ties to the Kushner family and JPMorgan Chase.
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Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, warned of a possible congressional inquiry into FIFA.
FIFA is planning to create a standalone company for its commercial operations, valued around $20 billion.
JPMorgan Chase is leading the fundraising, with investment interest from Thrive Eternal, linked to Joshua Kushner (brother of Jared Kushner, a Trump adviser).
UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over this plan.
FIFA gave President Trump a “peace prize” in December, shortly after he expressed frustration over missing the Nobel peace prize.
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped bribery and money-laundering cases related to FIFA corruption, citing enforcement priorities.
If Democrats win the House, Raskin could compel FIFA and associated entities to provide testimony and documents.
Raskin accused FIFA of corruption and warned the organization to cooperate in good faith before a potential investigation.
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A special U.S. court, inactive for 30 years, has held its first public hearing to consider deporting an Afghan woman accused of supporting terrorism. Her lawyer argued the process violates her constitutional rights, but the judge denied a request to dismiss the case.
Key Facts
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 and had never handled a case until now.
The Justice Department filed to deport Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman living in Texas.
FBI agents arrested her at her home in Fort Worth on Tuesday.
She is not charged with any crimes but is accused of supporting ISIS and encouraging her children’s loyalty to the group.
Her son was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison for involvement in a 2024 Election Day plot.
The court hearing is the first use of this court under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The woman’s lawyer claims the court process violates her constitutional right to due process.
Judge Joan Ericksen denied dismissal requests but said the defense can raise them again later.
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Senate Republicans voted to block a resolution that would have directed President Trump to pull U.S. troops out of conflicts involving Iran. The resolution was defeated by a close vote of 50 to 49, despite concerns among some Republicans about the war's expansion and its effect on energy prices.
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Senate Republicans blocked a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran-related hostilities.
The vote was very close, 50 against and 49 in favor.
The resolution aimed to be released from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for a full vote.
Some Republican lawmakers are worried about the growing scope of the war with Iran.
Concerns were also raised about how the conflict affects oil and gas prices.
The vote took place on a Thursday.
President Donald Trump is currently leading U.S. policy on this issue.
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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis due to a drop in donations, especially for type O positive blood, which is the most used type in hospitals. This shortage comes during a busy summer season with more accidents, and factors like extreme heat and illness have reduced donor turnout.
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The American Red Cross is the largest blood provider in the U.S. and now has less than one day’s supply of type O positive blood.
Type O positive blood can be given to about 80% of patients and makes up 60% of the blood the Red Cross distributes.
Summer trauma (more injuries) has increased demand for blood while donations are down.
Extreme heat, poor air quality, and foodborne illness outbreaks have caused fewer people to donate blood this summer.
Only three extra donors per blood drive can help fix the current crisis.
Hospitals need enough blood of all types to save type O blood for emergencies.
This is the second national blood shortage since a crisis in 2022 caused by COVID-19 and bad weather.
Around 62% of Americans can donate blood, but only about 3% do each year.
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ABC is challenging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for making the network renew licenses early for eight local TV stations. ABC says this move is punishment for how it covered President Donald Trump and that the FCC is overstepping its role by targeting the network because of its news content.
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ABC owns eight local TV stations that the FCC asked to renew licenses years earlier than usual.
ABC claims the early review is retaliation for its news coverage of President Donald Trump.
The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, says the review is about ABC’s employment practices and legal compliance, not its news coverage.
ABC says the FCC cannot regulate the content of news programs or deny licenses based on alleged bias.
Other ABC stations have licenses valid until 2031, making this early review unusual.
A group of former FCC officials said the early review breaks federal law and the Constitution.
Thousands of people have commented in support of ABC’s licenses and local news contributions.
The FCC will decide after August 5 whether to grant licenses or hold hearings that could take years.
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Senator Darline Graham from South Carolina released her first campaign advertisement as she seeks to win her brother’s Senate seat in the upcoming November election. She mentions her gratitude for President Donald Trump’s support and focuses on issues like abortion and transgender athletes in sports.
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Darline Graham is a Republican senator from South Carolina.
She was temporarily appointed to the Senate seat after her brother’s time in office.
Graham aims to win a full term in the Senate by running in the November election.
Her first campaign ad addresses her positions on abortion and transgender athletes participating in sports.
She expresses appreciation for the endorsement from President Donald Trump.
The ad signals her intention to work hard to maintain voter support.
The campaign is part of a broader effort to keep the seat in the Republican Party.
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Recent court decisions and a new Delaware law have limited the use of reverse warrants, a type of mass digital surveillance. These changes aim to protect people’s privacy online.
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Reverse warrants are tools that allow authorities to collect data on many people, not just specific suspects.
The Supreme Court recently made a ruling that restricts how reverse warrants can be used.
Delaware passed a law that further limits the use of reverse warrants in its state.
These measures are designed to protect individuals’ digital privacy.
The changes affect how law enforcement can access large amounts of digital information.
These actions respond to concerns about mass surveillance and personal liberties.
The issue involves the balance between public safety and privacy rights.
The legal and legislative updates show growing attention to digital privacy in the US.
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Democratic lawmakers have started an investigation into how the Pentagon handled a drone attack by Iran that killed six U.S. service members in March 2024. They sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting detailed information about the attack and the Pentagon’s response.
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The investigation is led by Democratic members of Congress.
It focuses on a drone strike by Iran on March 1, 2024.
The attack targeted a U.S. military post.
Six U.S. service members died in the attack.
Lawmakers believe the Pentagon's response to the attack may have been insufficient.
They sent a letter with specific questions to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The lawmakers want clear answers about what happened and how the Pentagon handled the event.
The investigation aims to ensure accountability and improve future military responses.
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