The Trump administration announced it will ban imports of certain Canadian motorcycles, dairy products, and most alcohol starting September 29. This move is part of ongoing trade tensions and follows Canada's tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.
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The U.S. will ban most Canadian alcohol, motorcycles, whey, molasses, and non-alcoholic beer starting September 29.
Canada recently imposed tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
President Donald Trump signed proclamations to enforce these bans and additional tariffs.
The U.S. will add a 50% tariff on Canadian cheese, steel, aluminum, and bamboo furniture starting the following Tuesday.
Some existing tariffs on products like toilet paper, cement, and fishing rod parts have been removed after further review.
The trade conflict involves accusations from both sides: the U.S. claims unfair Canadian trade practices, while Canada calls the U.S. demands unreasonable.
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Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District with President Donald Trump's endorsement. Despite some recent losses for Trump-backed candidates, his support continues to influence Republican voters in primaries.
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Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican primary in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District with 51.5% of the vote.
DiLorenzo defeated Hollie Noveletsky, who got 26.8% of the vote.
President Trump endorsed DiLorenzo on July 13, calling him a successful businessman.
Trump’s endorsed candidates have a 96% success rate in this year's primaries, according to Ballotpedia.
Some Trump-backed candidates have lost primaries in Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, and other states.
Trump’s approval rating is low nationally but remains high among Republican voters.
Current polling and prediction markets expect Democrats to keep the New Hampshire 1st District seat in the upcoming election.
The district previously supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election by a small margin.
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John E. Sununu won the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary and will run against Democrat Chris Pappas in the general election. President Donald Trump supported Sununu despite past criticism, and this race is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
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John E. Sununu, a former senator, won the Republican primary in New Hampshire.
Sununu served one Senate term from 2003 to 2009.
Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary and will face Sununu in the general election.
President Trump endorsed Sununu earlier this year, even though Sununu has criticized Trump before.
Sununu has disagreed with some Trump policies, like tariffs and military action in Iran.
New Hampshire is seen as an important state for control of the U.S. Senate.
Republicans have not won a New Hampshire Senate race since 2010, when Kelly Ayotte won.
The race will be closely watched because Democrats want to take control of the Senate.
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John Sununu and Chris Pappas won their primary races and will compete for the open U.S. Senate seat from New Hampshire this November. The seat became available after Senator Jeanne Shaheen decided not to run again and endorsed Pappas.
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John Sununu, a Republican, served in both the House and Senate representing New Hampshire.
Chris Pappas, a Democrat, is currently a U.S. House member from New Hampshire and is endorsed by Senator Shaheen.
Sununu defeated former Senator Scott Brown in the GOP primary.
Pappas won against Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010.
Republicans have held the governor’s office in New Hampshire since 2017.
Control of the Senate could be affected by this race, as Democrats need to win four seats to take control.
The race is expected to be highly competitive.
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Anthony DiLorenzo, chosen by President Trump, is expected to win the Republican primary for an open U.S. House seat in New Hampshire. He beat Hollie Noveletsky and will move on to the general election, which could be important for who controls the House of Representatives.
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Anthony DiLorenzo is President Trump’s pick for the House seat.
The seat is open, meaning no current representative is running.
DiLorenzo won the GOP (Republican) primary in New Hampshire.
He defeated Hollie Noveletsky, who is a military veteran and businesswoman.
The general election race is seen as important for control of the U.S. House.
Decision Desk HQ projected DiLorenzo as the primary winner.
The race is in New Hampshire.
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Congressman Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. He will face former Senator John E. Sununu, who is supported by President Donald Trump, in the general election.
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Chris Pappas, a centrist Democrat, defeated Karishma Manzur in the New Hampshire Senate primary.
The seat is open because Senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring after three terms.
Pappas has served in the U.S. House since 2019 and has support from Democratic leaders and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pappas’s family owns a famous local restaurant called the Puritan Backroom in Manchester.
The competition involved debate over support for Israel, with Manzur criticizing Pappas’s donations linked to pro-Israel groups.
Pappas supports U.S. aid to Israel but expressed concerns about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In the general election, Pappas will run against John E. Sununu, a Republican and former senator endorsed by President Donald Trump.
New Hampshire has not elected a Republican senator since 2010 but Republicans control the state legislature.
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Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, a Republican, are expected to compete for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire. Pappas won the Democratic primary against several candidates, while Sununu won the Republican primary.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, is retiring.
Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary to run for her Senate seat.
Pappas defeated four other Democrats, including Karishma Manzur.
John E. Sununu, a former Republican senator, won the Republican primary.
Pappas and Sununu will compete in the general election for the Senate seat.
The race is in New Hampshire, often called the Granite State.
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, is expected to run against Democrat Cinde Warmington for governor in November. Political forecasting groups predict Ayotte is likely to win a second term.
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Kelly Ayotte is the current governor of New Hampshire.
She is a member of the Republican Party.
Ayotte is seeking a second term as governor.
Cinde Warmington is the Democratic candidate running against Ayotte.
Decision Desk HQ and Cook Political Report provide the election forecasts.
Both groups predict Ayotte will probably win the November election.
Ayotte won the Republican nomination easily.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri's request to stop a Missouri Supreme Court decision that blocks the state from using a new voting map for the House of Representatives. The new map was designed to give an advantage to the Republican Party.
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Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Missouri Supreme Court ruling.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled against the use of a new congressional map.
The new map was drawn to favor Republican candidates.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Missouri's emergency request.
This decision means Missouri cannot use the new map for upcoming elections.
The case relates to how voting districts are drawn for Congress seats.
The story was reported by CBS News and their White House correspondent Aaron Navarro.
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A judge raised the cash bond to $10 million for Barry Morphew, a man charged with killing his wife, after officials said he broke rules by fleeing from a crash near the airport. Morphew had been allowed out on bond but was arrested again recently and faces trial next summer for the death of his wife, who disappeared in 2020.
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Barry Morphew was charged with killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared in 2020.
Suzanne Morphew’s skeletal remains were found in 2023 in southern Colorado.
Morphew had been released on a $3 million bond but was required to stay home and wear a GPS monitor.
He fled the scene of a crash after picking up his daughter at the airport, violating his bond conditions.
A judge increased his bond to $10 million cash only, meaning he must pay the full amount to be released.
Prosecutors say Morphew could have escaped the country easily after breaking bond rules.
Suzanne’s remains showed no trauma but had drug traces used to sedate wildlife; Morphew was the only authorized person nearby to use those drugs.
Morphew pleads not guilty and is set to go to trial next summer.
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A man named Patrick Havas was arrested after he rushed toward Ohio governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton during a campaign event. The prosecutor said Havas wanted to ask questions and did not threaten anyone, but he was charged with assault and other offenses after knocking down two people in the crowd.
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Patrick Havas, 38, charged towards Dr. Amy Acton at a fair in Canfield, Ohio.
Havas had two handguns, a taser, and brass knuckles but did not show or use them.
He knocked down two individuals before being stopped by state troopers protecting Acton.
Havas pleaded not guilty to two assault counts, disorderly conduct, and inducing panic.
Authorities found no threatening messages on Havas’ cellphone after a full search.
Video shows Havas entering the tent, calling Acton’s name, and recording the event.
Acton is a Democrat, a physician, and former Ohio public health director running for governor.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking the public for any additional video footage.
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Jeriah Mast, a former Ohio missionary, pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti. He admitted to harming more than 30 boys in Haiti and four children in Ohio and faces a prison sentence likely between 25 and 33 years.
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Jeriah Mast, 45, from Millersburg, Ohio, was a missionary with Christian Aid Ministries.
He abused boys during mission trips to Haiti from 2002 to 2019.
Mast confessed to molesting over 30 boys in Haiti and four children in Ohio.
He pleaded guilty to two federal charges related to abuse in 2004 and 2011.
Prosecutors will drop two other charges, but Mast admitted their facts.
He faces a prison sentence of 25 to 33 years, with sentencing set for December 15.
Mast was previously sentenced to nine years in Ohio state prison for abuse charges but was released early in 2025.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual abuse and pressure on victims within conservative Anabaptist communities.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. One juror had doubts about Clancy’s guilt but still refused to vote for her acquittal, preventing a verdict.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children in 2023.
Clancy’s defense says she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth.
Prosecutors say Clancy intentionally killed her children by strangling them with exercise bands.
A lone juror acknowledged doubt but blocked acquittal votes, leading to a mistrial.
The jury was unable to agree unanimously on Clancy’s criminal responsibility.
The case saw intense public interest and debate over mental illness and legal responsibility.
The judge initially considered declaring a mistrial, then allowed one hour for an appeal before officially doing so.
Clancy’s trial took place in Plymouth County Superior Court, Massachusetts, in 2026.
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The number of mail-in ballots rejected for late postmarks has increased sharply in Washington and Oregon due to recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations. These changes, aimed at saving money by consolidating mail processing, have caused delays in applying postmarks, leading to some valid ballots being discarded.
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Washington and Oregon have seen a big rise in ballots rejected because of late postmarks.
The U.S. Postal Service has been consolidating mail operations to reduce costs.
Delays caused by these changes mean some ballots mailed on time are still marked late.
Thousands of voters had their ballots not counted during recent primary elections.
Oregon plans to add 20 new ballot drop boxes to help voters avoid mail delays.
Washington has spent about $300,000 to add 21 new ballot drop boxes in counties.
Some rural counties supporting President Donald Trump experienced over 4% of ballots rejected for late postmarks.
President Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on mail-in voting, despite President Trump having voted by mail himself.
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The United States is banning several Canadian products, such as alcohol, dairy, and cars, starting September 29. This move responds to Canadian tariffs on American goods, as both countries face a growing trade dispute without current plans for new talks.
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The US is banning imports from Canada, including alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicles.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders to enforce the ban.
The ban starts on September 29.
The US says Canada is unfairly treating American trade.
Canada introduced tariffs on US goods before this ban.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Canada's reduced trade with the US will have negative effects.
Talks between the US and Canada ended in late August with no new meetings planned.
Both countries want to reach a trade deal but have not yet resumed negotiations.
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President Donald Trump announced a ban on some Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy products, and large motorcycles, starting September 29. The U.S. will also increase tariffs on other Canadian goods from September 15, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries.
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The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, certain dairy products, and large motorcycles under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
New import bans cut off access to the U.S. market for these Canadian goods instead of just increasing their price.
Additional Canadian products like steel, aluminum, furniture, and paper will face 50% tariffs starting September 15.
Some products were removed from the tariff list after officials found the U.S. depended on Canadian supplies for them.
The bans come after talks between the U.S. and Canada failed last month.
Canada has retaliated with tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods starting recently.
President Trump threatened to ban Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier from selling jets in the U.S. (this is still being considered).
The trade conflict is intensifying despite the close economic ties and integrated supply chains between the U.S. and Canada.
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The U.S. military says drug traffickers are using fewer drones at the U.S.-Mexico border after the military started using a laser weapon to stop the drones. This led to a 75% drop in drone activity connected to drug trafficking.
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Drug traffickers have been using drones to move drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The U.S. military began using a laser weapon to disable these drones.
After using the laser weapon, drone activity related to drug trafficking decreased by 75%.
The laser weapon works by targeting and disabling drones from a distance.
The drop in drone use suggests the laser weapons are effective in stopping drug smuggling attempts.
This new approach is part of U.S. efforts to secure the border and reduce illegal drug flow.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said on Tuesday that President Trump may want the Republican Party to lose the upcoming midterm elections. Carville suggested that Trump dislikes members of his own party and wants to cause them harm by making them lose.
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James Carville is a strategist for the Democratic Party.
He spoke about President Trump’s behavior before the midterm elections.
Carville said Trump might want the Republican Party to lose the elections.
He believes Trump dislikes members of his own party.
Carville used the phrase "wants to torture them" to describe Trump’s actions toward Republicans.
This statement is Carville’s opinion, not a confirmed fact.
The discussion took place during an interview with journalist Al Hunt.
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Richard Palmer, a retired New York City corrections warden, shared his experiences helping with evacuations during the 9/11 attacks. He also spoke about health problems he faced afterward. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that residents were given incorrect information about the air quality after the attacks.
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Richard Palmer helped evacuate people during the 9/11 attacks in New York City.
Palmer later experienced health issues related to his efforts during and after 9/11.
He shared his story on the CBS News program "The Daily Report."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said people were misled about the safety of the air after 9/11.
The discussion highlights ongoing concerns about the long-term health effects on responders.
The article refers to the events and impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US.
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The Texas Tribune Festival will be held in Austin in late September. It will include speakers like Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia.
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The Texas Tribune Festival is an annual event, now in its 16th year.
The festival takes place in Austin, Texas.
It is scheduled for late September.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will speak at the event.
Former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia is also a featured speaker.
The Texas Tribune CEO, Sarah Adler Hartman, discussed the event on CBS News.
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