Republican Representative Max Miller from Ohio faces domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Despite pressure from both Democrats and Republicans, he continues his campaign for reelection. President Donald Trump has expressed support for Miller.
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Max Miller is a Republican Congressman from Ohio.
He is accused of domestic abuse but denies the allegations.
Both political parties have urged Miller to stop his reelection campaign.
Miller is continuing his campaign despite the pressure.
President Donald Trump supports Max Miller's bid for reelection.
Coverage includes reporting from Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo and CBS News.
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The U.S. government is ending special protections for more than 300,000 Haitians, leading to their deportation back to Haiti. This change may affect industries like healthcare and hospitality in the U.S. where many Haitians work.
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Over 300,000 Haitians are losing their temporary protected status in the U.S.
Temporary protected status allowed Haitians to live and work legally in the U.S. during crises in Haiti.
The end of this protection means many Haitians will be deported.
Haitian workers are important in fields like nursing and hotel services.
Deportations could lead to staffing shortages in healthcare and hospitality industries.
The decision reflects changes in U.S. immigration policy affecting Haitian immigrants.
The impact is expected to be felt in communities and businesses relying on Haitian workers.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci used the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions in a Senate hearing about his COVID-19 actions. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security plans to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress and send the issue to the Justice Department.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer dozens of questions during a Senate hearing on COVID-19.
Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, which protects people from self-incrimination.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will vote on Aug. 5 about holding Fauci in contempt.
A contempt vote means lawmakers could ask the Justice Department to investigate Fauci.
Senator Rand Paul, who subpoenaed Fauci, pushed for the contempt vote.
Paul argues Fauci isn’t protected by the Fifth Amendment because he was pardoned by President Biden last year.
The Senate resolution claims Fauci’s use of the Fifth Amendment privilege is not supported.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. He will compete against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.
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Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
The primary election took place on Tuesday night.
Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate for the same Senate seat.
The next step is the general election, where both candidates will compete.
The race could influence Michigan's representation in the U.S. Senate.
CBS News covered the election results and upcoming race on their app and website.
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Will Lawrence, a progressive candidate for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, recently let his membership with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) end. He said he made this decision to better connect with swing voters in the district.
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Will Lawrence is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan’s 7th District.
He was a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
He allowed his DSA membership to lapse within the past month.
Lawrence said this change helps him focus on uniting different voters in the district.
Michigan’s 7th District is known as a battleground area where elections are closely contested.
He expressed respect for the work done by the DSA.
Lawrence’s strategy aims to appeal to moderate and swing voters, not just progressives.
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Democratic socialist candidates are becoming more popular in elections across the United States. Lawmakers from both political parties are showing concern about this growing support.
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Democratic socialism is gaining support among election candidates nationwide.
This political trend is affecting races across many states.
Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties are paying attention to this change.
The topic was discussed by David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever.
CBS News covered this shift in political views in Washington.
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Reform UK has promised to jail company bosses who hire illegal workers and to fine big companies 10% of their worldwide earnings if they do so. The party wants to make top executives personally responsible for illegal workers, even if they didn't know about it.
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Reform UK plans to introduce laws making company leaders criminally liable for hiring illegal workers.
The party wants to fine large companies 10% of their global revenues for employing illegal migrants.
Reform UK aims to stop delivery and gig economy firms from benefiting from illegal workers.
They will create a phone line for the public to report suspected illegal employment or criminal activity.
Successful reports that lead to prosecutions would result in part of the fines being paid to the informants.
The Home Office says it is already increasing penalties and enforcement against companies hiring illegal workers.
Current punishments can include fines up to £60,000 per illegal worker and prison sentences up to five years.
Illegal working arrests and raids have increased significantly under the current Labour government.
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A man was arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He was already being investigated for robbery before the arrest.
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The arrest happened near President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
The man arrested was previously under investigation for robbery.
Authorities took action based on the ongoing investigation.
The location is a golf club owned by President Donald Trump.
The arrest was reported by CBS News.
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A disagreement within the Republican party about hemp products that contain intoxicants is causing delays in passing a government funding bill. This fight is holding up the Senate’s progress on the spending legislation.
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Republicans are divided over hemp products that can cause intoxication.
This internal conflict is slowing down the approval of a government spending bill.
The Senate is responsible for passing this funding bill.
The dispute is specifically about whether certain hemp products should be allowed or regulated differently.
The delay impacts government funding and could affect federal operations.
The issue has drawn media attention, including coverage from The Hill and other news outlets.
Hemp is a plant often used for products like CBD, but some forms can contain intoxicating substances.
Resolving the disagreement is necessary for the spending bill to move forward.
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A federal investigation has started into a recent air traffic control incident involving President Trump's helicopter, Marine One. Authorities are looking into what happened during the event to understand the situation better.
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The investigation concerns an incident involving Marine One, President Trump's helicopter.
It is being conducted by federal authorities.
The incident is related to air traffic control, the system that manages aircraft movement safely.
The event took place recently, with the investigation beginning on a Wednesday.
CBS News reported the start of this federal investigation.
Nancy Cordes is a journalist providing more information on this story.
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Federal aviation officials are investigating a safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter in Washington, D.C. The helicopter flew too close to a commercial airplane leaving a nearby airport, causing a brief safety concern.
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President Donald Trump was on board the Marine One helicopter during the incident.
The helicopter got too close to a commercial airliner departing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the event.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said there was a momentary loss of separation between the two aircraft.
After the close encounter, the two aircraft moved away from each other.
The FAA had previously placed permanent restrictions on helicopter and jet traffic near the airport after a fatal midair collision in January 2025.
The FAA and the White House have not yet responded to requests for additional comment.
This story is developing and may be updated as new information becomes available.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards decided not to run for re-election in North Carolina’s 11th District after a House Ethics Committee found he violated rules related to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. This sudden decision has left Republicans searching quickly for a new candidate with just three months before the election, while Democrats see a chance to win the seat.
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Chuck Edwards is stepping down from his re-election campaign but will finish his current term.
The House Ethics Committee found Edwards violated rules due to sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment for female staff.
Edwards’ Democratic opponent, Jamie Ager, has been raising more money and the race was recently changed from "lean Republican" to "toss-up."
Republicans must now find and support a new candidate quickly before the November election.
The ethics panel’s report included evidence like handwritten notes, gifts, and trips involving Edwards.
Democrats may push to expel Edwards from the House, but he is expected to be censured with bipartisan support.
North Carolina Republicans are considering State Senator Tim Moffitt as Edwards’ replacement.
Ethics scandals have also affected other Republican lawmakers, making some races more competitive for Democrats.
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Progressive Democrats won important primary elections in several states, including Abdul El-Sayed's narrow victory for the Senate nomination in Michigan. After the primaries, Democrats united behind the progressive winners to prepare for the November midterm elections, while Republicans and President Donald Trump increased their campaign efforts.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan by about 14,000 votes, a very close race.
El-Sayed had support from progressive leaders like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
His campaign focused on Medicare for all, affordability, and support for Gaza, challenging his opponent Haley Stevens over her votes on U.S. aid to Israel.
Haley Stevens was backed by mainstream Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Despite their competition, Stevens and party leaders quickly supported El-Sayed after the primary to unify Democrats.
In Missouri, progressive candidate Cori Bush lost her primary rematch to Wesley Bell by about 22 percentage points.
Republicans and President Donald Trump increased their attacks on Democratic candidates ahead of the general election.
Democrats aim to regain control of Congress in the November midterms by uniting around progressive and moderate candidates.
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Robert Bush, a funeral director in Hull, was jailed for 20 years for mishandling bodies and ashes, including giving families the ashes of strangers. He wrote an apology letter to the affected families, but many expressed anger, saying the letter did not properly address the harm caused.
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Robert Bush was sentenced to 20 years in prison at Hull Crown Court.
Police found 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes during a raid in March 2024.
Bush admitted 67 offences, including preventing lawful burials and theft from charities.
Families were given incorrect ashes, and some bodies were kept in poor conditions.
Bush wrote a letter apologizing and accepting responsibility but said he did not expect forgiveness.
Some victims, like Jasmine Beverley and Tristan Essex, said the apology hurt them more than helped.
The court described Bush’s operation as disorganized and causing severe emotional pain to families.
Some remains, like that of a stillborn baby and an elderly grandmother, were found months or years after death.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate with no previous elected experience, won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary against congresswoman Haley Stevens. He will compete against Republican Mike Rogers in the general election in November.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate.
He has never held elected office before.
El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary.
Haley Stevens is backed by the party establishment.
The primary highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November’s general election.
The discussion included Democratic strategist Lis Smith.
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A government report says that President Trump’s plan to build a new class of 15 nuclear-powered battleships for the U.S. Navy will cost about $275 billion. The first ship, called USS Defiant, is estimated to cost around $23.4 billion to build.
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President Trump wants to build 15 new nuclear-powered battleships for the U.S. Navy.
These ships are planned to be part of the Navy’s “Golden Fleet.”
The total estimated cost to build all 15 ships is about $275 billion.
The first ship, USS Defiant, is expected to cost approximately $23.4 billion.
The ships will use nuclear power, which means they will be powered by nuclear reactors.
This report was released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Building these ships would be a major investment in the U.S. Navy’s future capabilities.
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Republican Congressman Max Miller from Ohio is facing a congressional ethics investigation over domestic abuse claims. Despite pressure and concerns within his party about his chances in the upcoming election, Miller refuses to drop his reelection campaign.
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Max Miller is a Republican congressman from Ohio running for reelection.
He faces a congressional ethics investigation due to domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
Miller insists he will not quit the race, saying, "I’m not going anywhere."
The Republican Party worries he may lose the competitive Cleveland-area seat because of the allegations.
Miller claims he has strong local support and enough campaign funds, having raised about $2.1 million.
President Donald Trump told Miller he wasn’t sure if Miller could win the election.
Miller released many legal documents related to his divorce and custody battles in an effort to defend himself.
Miller’s Democratic opponent is using the controversy to try to win the seat.
Miller would need to withdraw by Saturday to allow the Republican Party to pick a new candidate before Monday’s deadline.
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Labor MP Ed Husic was hurt in a car accident with a truck on Sydney’s M7 motorway. He was treated in the hospital for fractures and a concussion and is now recovering at home while taking a short break from work.
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The accident happened around 6:20 pm on Tuesday as Ed Husic was driving home from his office.
Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was taken to the hospital.
He suffered minor cuts, broken bones, and a concussion.
Husic was released from the hospital the next day.
His car had serious damage, especially on the back driver’s side, with smashed windows and airbags deployed.
Husic is giving a statement to the police about the crash.
He will take a short leave from his work while he recovers.
Parliament is scheduled to start again next Tuesday after the winter break.
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A federal judge found the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in contempt for not promptly handing over digital communications from over 800 immigration agents. The judge issued the order after DHS delayed complying with a court ruling requiring them to provide copies of cellphone messages.
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A federal judge held DHS in contempt for delay in providing requested information.
The information involved digital communications from more than 800 immigration agents.
The communications were stored on agents’ cellphones.
The judge’s order was unsealed on a Tuesday.
The judge is Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, appointed by President Biden.
DHS was ordered by the court to release these digital copies.
The case involves immigration sweeps in Los Angeles.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is the first confirmed CDC head since last year and takes over during a time of low staff morale and many resignations.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the Senate with a 51-44 vote.
She is the first CDC director confirmed since Susan Monarez was fired in the Trump administration.
The CDC has lost about 3,000 workers due to resignations and layoffs.
Many departures were related to disagreements over vaccine policies under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Schwartz holds medical and law degrees and was previously deputy surgeon general.
She faces challenges like a measles outbreak, reduced child vaccination rates, and a cyclospora parasite outbreak.
Some lawmakers initially questioned if she would follow science or political orders but later showed more confidence in her.
Public health groups emphasize the need for Schwartz to protect science-based guidance and public health workers.
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