President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on tariffs for up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef for 90 days. This move aims to lower beef prices for American consumers by allowing foreign beef to be sold at a 25% discount.
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The U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports tariff-free for 90 days.
Foreign beef exporters have agreed to sell the imported beef at 25% below current U.S. market prices.
President Trump plans to sign an executive order formalizing this tariff pause within two weeks.
Beef and veal prices increased 9.4% last month compared to the previous year.
U.S. cattle supply is at a 75-year low while demand for beef continues to rise.
Farmers and some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about rising foreign beef imports.
The administration is also working on long-term plans to increase domestic beef production.
This temporary tariff relief comes before the midterm elections, with food prices being a key concern for voters.
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TikTok and its parent company ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit from the U.S. government. The lawsuit said TikTok broke laws protecting children's online privacy by collecting data from young users.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the settlement on a Friday.
TikTok was sued in 2024 for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
The act protects children’s privacy by limiting data collection from minors online.
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to resolve the lawsuit.
ByteDance is the Chinese company that owns TikTok.
Neither TikTok nor ByteDance gave comments immediately after the announcement.
The case focused on how TikTok collects data from children using the app.
The legal action is part of ongoing concerns about privacy on social media platforms.
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President Donald Trump announced that Ed Martin, the pardon attorney at the Department of Justice (DOJ), is leaving his position. Trump said Martin will focus on legal efforts for the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.
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Ed Martin served as the pardon attorney at the DOJ.
President Trump announced Martin’s departure on social media.
Martin will work on legal battles related to upcoming elections.
These elections include the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
President Trump stated Martin will help ensure elections are free, fair, and honest.
Trump also said Martin will support constitutional rights in his new role.
No replacement or timeline for the new pardon attorney was mentioned.
The story is still developing, with updates expected later.
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The head of Hawaii’s prison system plans to change part of the Waiawa Correctional Facility, a minimum-security prison, to better care for mentally ill inmates currently in the larger Hālawa prison. Only inmates who are stable on their medication and close to their release dates will move to Waiawa, which offers a less strict environment and more outdoor space.
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Waiawa Correctional Facility is a minimum-security prison in Central Oʻahu with space for 334 men, currently housing 189.
The plan is to clear out one dormitory at Waiawa and make it a therapeutic space for mentally ill inmates.
Inmates transferred must be stabilized on medication and within 60 months of their release or parole dates.
Waiawa is more open and less restrictive than Hālawa, offering outdoor areas and programs like education and substance abuse treatment.
Concerns remain about whether Waiawa can provide specialized mental health care since it was not built for this purpose.
The state has faced problems with mental illness in prisons, including suicides and a class-action lawsuit over poor mental health services.
Recent inspections found that prisons are understaffed and provide inadequate treatment for mentally ill inmates.
The state is asking for more money to hire healthcare workers like psychiatrists and nurses to improve mental health care in prisons.
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A Pentagon report shows more U.S. troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but the overall number of such incidents has gone down. About one in three service members who experienced sexual assault reported it in 2025, up from one in four in 2023.
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In fiscal year 2025, 33% of troops who experienced unwanted sexual contact reported it, compared to 25% in 2023.
The total reported sexual assault cases in 2025 were 7,998, a decrease of 197 from 8,195 in 2024.
Unwanted sexual contact among active-duty women dropped from 6.8% in 2023 to 4.3% in 2025.
For men, unwanted sexual contact fell from 1.3% in 2023 to 1% in 2025.
Sexual harassment among active-duty women decreased from 24.7% to 17.5% during the same period.
Sexual harassment reports for men dropped from 5.8% to 4.4%.
The Pentagon collects data through confidential surveys every two years to understand the true scope of the problem.
Officials say increased reporting shows more confidence in the support and reporting systems for victims.
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President Donald Trump cited a U.S. Census Bureau report to claim that over 24,000 noncitizens voted in the 2020 election. However, experts say the report’s methods are flawed and may have produced many mistaken identifications of noncitizen voters.
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The Census Bureau report reviewed about 160 million 2020 voter records and linked over 24,000 to noncitizen status records.
This count is preliminary; more than 32 million voter records still await analysis.
The report relied on matching voter data with citizenship records but did not explain how it handled errors.
Experts say the method likely created false positives due to data mistakes or outdated citizenship information.
Mistaken matches may occur because of similar names, shared addresses, or inaccurate data updates.
Election policy expert Mark Lindeman called the report’s methodology weak and unclear.
Law professor Justin Levitt highlighted three sources of error: errors in voter files, citizenship records, and data matching.
The report does not prove that noncitizen voting was widespread or intentional.
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Ed Martin, who led the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group and served as the U.S. pardon attorney, is leaving the department. His time in the Trump administration included several controversies and challenges.
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Ed Martin was the head of the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group.
He also served as the U.S. pardon attorney.
Martin’s tenure in the Trump administration had multiple controversies.
He faced difficulties advancing as a nominee for certain positions.
Martin is now leaving the Justice Department.
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The Pentagon has fired the publisher Max Lederer and editor Erik Slavin of Stars & Stripes, a US military news outlet. The dismissals are said to be due to insubordination, after the outlet reported on concerns about crew conditions on a Navy aircraft carrier during its deployment.
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Max Lederer and Erik Slavin, publisher and editor of Stars & Stripes, received termination notices for insubordination.
They have five days to appeal their dismissals.
The Pentagon, led by Trump appointee Pete Hegseth, has not commented on the firings.
The reporting that sparked concern focused on the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew conditions during its Middle East deployment.
President Donald Trump downplayed the concerns, saying the deployment time was “not nearly long enough.”
Stars & Stripes receives about 65% of its funding from the Pentagon but aims to maintain editorial independence.
The outlet has had ongoing conflicts with the Trump-led Pentagon, including restrictions on press access.
Stars & Stripes is a historic military newspaper with about 1.4 million daily readers online and overseas in print.
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The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project to continue while the court reviews a lawsuit aiming to stop it. The project, criticized for damaging a historic building and proceeding without Congress approval, includes a large event space and security features.
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The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay allowing construction on the White House ballroom to proceed.
The case was brought by a preservation group claiming the project causes irreversible damage to a historic building.
A federal appeals court had previously ordered construction to stop, saying President Trump cannot make such changes without Congress approval.
The ballroom is planned to hold about 1,000 people and includes a large event space above ground and a security complex below ground.
The administration argues the project is necessary for national security, including protection from drones, missiles, and biohazards.
The preservation group disputes the national security claim and says proper federal reviews were bypassed.
Congress was not consulted before construction began.
The ballroom is part of broader White House renovation efforts led by President Trump, including a new helipad and other major projects.
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The U.S. Navy is thinking about changing the name of an upcoming aircraft carrier currently named after Doris Miller, a hero from Pearl Harbor. Reports say that the new name might be after President Donald Trump.
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Doris Miller was a hero known for his role during the Pearl Harbor attack.
An aircraft carrier named after Doris Miller is being planned by the U.S. Navy.
There is consideration to rename this aircraft carrier.
President Donald Trump’s name is one of the names being discussed for the new name.
The decision has not been finalized or officially announced.
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The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue work on his $400 million White House ballroom project while it reviews an emergency appeal. Lower courts had ordered a halt to the construction because they said it needed approval from Congress.
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The Supreme Court’s temporary order was signed by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Lower courts stopped the project because it requires congressional approval.
President Trump argues he has full authority to renovate the White House and federal buildings.
The ballroom project began with the demolition of the White House’s East Wing in October.
The new ballroom will cover about 8,400 square meters (90,000 square feet).
Funding for the project includes about $200 million in private donations, but some taxpayer money has also been requested.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the project, saying Trump has no sole authority to build it.
The case is ongoing, with legal battles focusing on presidential power and required approvals.
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Lindsay Clancy’s defense team ended their case in her murder trial, arguing she had postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. The prosecution is presenting witnesses to challenge the defense, claiming Clancy knew her actions were wrong and acted deliberately.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three young children, aged eight months, three years, and five years.
The defense says Clancy had postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth, and should not be held criminally responsible.
Prosecutors say Clancy intentionally killed her children and faked a suicide attempt afterward.
Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick testified for the defense; he also testified in a famous 2001 case involving postpartum psychosis.
The prosecution’s rebuttal witness, Dr. Avram Mack, said Clancy was depressed and anxious but still understood right from wrong.
The trial may have closing arguments by Monday or Tuesday depending on how long testimony lasts.
If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison without parole; if found not responsible, she would be treated in a psychiatric facility.
The case has brought attention to issues in maternal mental health, especially postpartum psychosis, which affects 1 to 2 women per 1,000 births.
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Ed Martin, a pro-Trump attorney who held several controversial roles at the Justice Department, is leaving President Donald Trump’s administration. Martin served as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, led the Weaponization Working Group, and worked as a pardon attorney before his departure was announced on Truth Social.
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Ed Martin was President Trump’s first choice for the top federal prosecutor in D.C. but was never confirmed by the Senate.
Martin’s time as interim U.S. attorney included firing more than a dozen prosecutors involved in January 6 investigations.
He led an internal inquiry into felony charges against some January 6 defendants.
Martin was involved with the "Stop the Steal" movement after the 2020 election.
He faced criticism for publicly discussing ongoing investigations on social media, breaking Justice Department rules.
Martin was involved in investigations targeting Democratic politicians and was criticized for actions seen as politically motivated.
His threats to stop hiring graduates from Georgetown Law over diversity policies drew an ethics complaint.
Martin’s conduct, including posting photos outside a politician’s home, upset department leaders and contributed to his removal from some responsibilities.
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People across the United States are finding hidden bundles of cash left in different places. These cash drops are shared and promoted through social media, encouraging others to search for the money.
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Large amounts of cash are being hidden in various locations across the U.S.
Social media accounts promote these cash drops and share clues.
Many people participate in searching to find the hidden money.
The activity has created excitement and hope for unexpected financial gain.
This trend is covered by CBS News, including reports by Graham Kates.
The story involves ordinary people taking part in these cash hunts.
Cash drops are often unannounced except through social media hints.
The motivation behind hiding the money and who organizes it is part of the coverage.
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A federal appeals court decided that John Sarcone was not legally serving as the top federal prosecutor in upstate New York when he issued a subpoena to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office last year. The court agreed with an earlier decision to remove Sarcone from his role as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York.
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John Sarcone was acting as the top federal prosecutor in upstate New York.
He issued a subpoena to the New York Attorney General’s office in 2023.
A federal appeals court panel ruled Sarcone was not legally serving in that role at that time.
The ruling was made by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court confirmed Sarcone’s removal from his position as acting U.S. attorney.
This decision affects the legality of actions Sarcone took while in that role.
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President Donald Trump announced a plan to allow 300,000 tonnes of ground beef imports without higher tariffs for 90 days. This aims to lower beef prices by requiring exporters to sell at 25% below current market prices, helping Americans pay less for beef.
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Trump will waive tariffs on up to 300,000 tonnes of ground beef for three months.
Imported beef must be sold at 25% below current market prices under a deal arranged by Trump.
The specific countries or companies involved in the deal were not disclosed.
Trump plans to sign a formal executive order within two weeks.
Ground beef prices rose from $5.55 to $6.89 per pound since Trump took office, a 24% increase.
Some Republican leaders, including Senator Tim Sheehy, say the move could hurt American ranchers and farmers.
Beef supply issues come from low cattle herd sizes, import tariffs, and border restrictions due to disease concerns.
Rising food prices remain a key issue ahead of the November midterm elections in the US.
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The US government has released a new 10-year plan to manage water from the Colorado River, aiming to reduce water use by the states that depend on it. California, Arizona, and Nevada may face cuts of up to 40% of their water supply each year, but experts say the plan may not fully solve the ongoing water crisis in the western US.
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The US Bureau of Reclamation published a proposed plan for the Colorado River’s future water use.
The plan covers 10 years but sets review points every two years for adjustments.
California, Arizona, and Nevada could lose up to 3 million acre-feet of water annually, about 40% of their supply.
One acre-foot equals roughly 326,000 gallons, enough water for about three families per year.
The plan mandates a 1.25 million acre-foot cut in water use for lower-basin states in 2027 and 2028, with possible further cuts later.
Upper-basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) have resisted mandatory water cuts, while lower-basin states have agreed to some cuts but want upper states to share the reductions.
The Colorado River supplies water to 40 million people, multiple states, and supports agriculture and hydroelectric power.
The river’s water supply is strained due to an outdated 1922 agreement and the worsening effects of climate change, causing a long-term water shortage.
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The U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, criticized Ghent University for suspending researcher Nathan Cofnas. The suspension came after Cofnas accused Jason Arday of plagiarism, and the ambassador described the university’s action as retaliation against an American scholar.
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Bill White is the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium.
Ghent University suspended researcher Nathan Cofnas.
Cofnas accused Jason Arday of plagiarism.
The suspension happened after these accusations.
Ambassador White said the suspension was retaliation.
He made these comments on the social media platform X.
The issue involves an American scholar working at a European university.
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CBS News' program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will have four guests on Sunday, August 23, 2026. These guests include two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, a former head of the Food and Drug Administration, and a bank president.
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The guests are Democratic Representative Seth Moulton from Massachusetts and Republican Representative Byron Donalds from Florida.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who used to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will also appear.
Neel Kashkari, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, is another guest.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" is a CBS News show.
The show airs on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Sundays.
It is also available to stream on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and TikTok, owned by ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle claims that TikTok broke children's online privacy laws. TikTok will not admit to any wrongdoing but has made changes to improve its privacy and safety rules for children.
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The DOJ sued TikTok in 2024 for violating the Children's Online Privacy Act (COPPA).
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle the lawsuit.
TikTok has changed its ownership, management, and privacy policies since the suit began.
The settlement is one of the largest under the children's privacy law.
New rules include stronger protections for young users and more parent controls.
The DOJ says TikTok’s updates help protect millions of American children online.
The lawsuit also involved accusations that TikTok allowed children to create regular accounts and unlawfully collected their personal information.
TikTok avoided a ban in the U.S. during President Trump’s current administration by forming a U.S. joint venture.
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