A woman has told the House Ethics Committee that Representative Jimmy Gomez sexually assaulted her, according to her lawyers. Gomez admits to personal mistakes but says the actions were consensual, while the woman’s attorneys disagree and expect the committee to find misconduct.
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The House Ethics Committee is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Jimmy Gomez.
The allegations include inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.
Gomez said his actions were consensual and acknowledged making personal mistakes outside his marriage.
The woman’s lawyers said Gomez’s actions were not consensual with their client.
Gomez said he will cooperate with the Ethics Committee investigation but will not comment further.
The Ethics Committee will not make any public statements outside its official rules during the investigation.
The House is considering new rules that would ban lawmakers from having sexual relationships with any congressional staffers.
The woman who made the claim remains unnamed and CBS News has not independently verified her allegations.
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A judge was removed from a case involving Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teenager convicted of murdering a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet. Anthony’s legal team is seeking a new trial, arguing that the previous judge behaved improperly, including giving an interview after the trial.
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Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
The victim was Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old athlete fatally stabbed during a dispute at a track meet.
The case attracted national attention partly due to social media discussions about race; Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white.
Lawyers told the jury that race was not a factor in the stabbing.
Anthony’s legal team requested a new trial, saying the judge enforced strict rules and made a public statement supporting the jury’s decision after the trial.
A new judge has been assigned for the upcoming hearing on Anthony’s request for a retrial.
The stabbing happened after Anthony refused to leave a tent belonging to Metcalf’s team, leading to a confrontation.
Witnesses said Anthony was the aggressor and that he pulled a knife and stabbed Metcalf.
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A Chinese man in Massachusetts, Yupeng Sun, is charged with pretending to be a green card holder to illegally vote in the 2024 election. He then reported the real green card holders he lived with, leading to their green cards being revoked and potential deportation.
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Yupeng Sun, 33, is charged with fraudulent voter registration and fraudulent voting.
Sun allegedly used another person’s identity, J.L., a lawful permanent resident, to register and vote.
J.L. and his wife had their green card status revoked after fraudulent forms were submitted in their names.
Sun reported J.L. and his wife to immigration authorities through anonymous tips and mailings.
Sun admitted to both voting illegally and sending the complaints.
The incident involved disputes between Sun and J.L.’s family, including past legal conflicts.
The case was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
J.L. and his wife are contesting the claims in immigration court, saying their personal information was stolen.
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The Los Angeles District Attorney lowered felony charges to misdemeanors against LAPD Officer Daniel Flores, who secretly recorded fellow officers making racist and sexist remarks. The decision came after criticism that harsh charges could discourage other police whistleblowers from reporting misconduct.
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Officer Daniel Flores recorded LAPD colleagues making racist and sexist comments in 2025.
Flores reported the recordings to the LAPD’s internal affairs division.
He was charged with 16 felonies in July 2026 under an old California law against secret recordings without consent.
The original felony charges carried up to 13 years in prison.
Public backlash criticized the prosecution for punishing someone exposing wrongdoing.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman reduced all charges to misdemeanors to allow a diversion agreement, meaning no jail time if Flores follows the law for a year.
The DA condemned the offensive comments but said there was not enough evidence to charge the officers who made them with hate crimes.
Flores was suspended for 22 days without pay in an internal LAPD investigation related to the case.
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A man named Davis McClendon died in a hit-and-run accident near his damaged car. His new romantic partner believes his death was not an accident. The story will be covered by CBS News on the program "48 Hours."
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Davis McClendon was found dead near his damaged car.
His death was caused by a hit-and-run incident.
McClendon had recently started a new romantic relationship.
His new partner thinks the death was not accidental.
The story will be featured on CBS's "48 Hours" show.
The report airs on Saturday, August 22 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
The reporter for this story is Anne-Marie Green.
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CBS News covered the main wins, losses, and unexpected results in important primary elections across the United States, from Florida to Alaska. Their political experts discussed what these outcomes mean for upcoming general elections.
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The article focuses on key primary election races in several states.
It highlights both expected and surprising results.
Florida and Alaska are among the states mentioned.
CBS News political director Fin Gómez and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion provided analysis.
The coverage is meant to help understand the impact of these primary results on future elections.
The information comes from CBS News and is available on their app.
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Senator Darline Graham, running to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, said in a debate that she is not very informed about national security. Her comment drew criticism, including from former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who said national security knowledge is essential for a senator.
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Darline Graham is competing in a special GOP runoff to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina.
She was endorsed by President Donald Trump for the full Senate term.
During a debate, Graham said she is “not that informed on national security.”
She emphasized her focus will be more on domestic issues like the cost of living.
Graham stated she supports the military because of her family’s service.
Her opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman, praised President Trump’s approach to Taiwan and national security.
Former Governor Nikki Haley criticized Graham’s lack of knowledge on national security, saying it is vital for a senator.
Graham said she believes South Carolina voters care more about domestic issues than foreign policy topics like the South China Sea.
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Natalie Harp is a longtime aide to President Donald Trump who helps manage his schedule, communications, and social media posts on Truth Social. She gained prominence after using an experimental cancer treatment made possible by a law Trump supported and now holds an influential role close to the president.
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Natalie Harp is a 35-year-old executive assistant to President Trump.
She types Trump’s posts on Truth Social and manages his communications.
Harp credits Trump with saving her life through the Right to Try Act, which allowed her access to experimental cancer treatments.
She spoke about her experience at the 2020 Republican National Convention and joined Trump's 2020 re-election advisory board.
After the 2020 election, she worked for the conservative One America News Network before joining Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Harp is often seen near Trump in the Oval Office and on Air Force One, making her a key figure in his daily activities.
White House insiders call her a "gatekeeper" because she controls what information Trump receives.
She carries a portable printer for Trump, who likes reading printed articles and posts.
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Mike Lindell, who lost the Republican primary for Minnesota governor by about 11 points, announced he will pay for a hand recount and audit of all the paper ballots in the race. Minnesota law allows candidates to request and pay for a recount even if the margin of loss is large.
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Mike Lindell is the founder of MyPillow and ran for governor of Minnesota in the Republican primary.
Lindell lost the primary to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth by about 11 percentage points.
Minnesota law lets candidates request a full hand recount of ballots, even if the loss margin is larger than the automatic recount threshold (0.25%).
Lindell said he will pay for the recount himself and use this legal right to audit every paper ballot.
The campaign must request the recount and provide funds within five days of the primary election results certification.
There is no official evidence of fraud or problems in the election results.
Lindell had previously spread claims of election fraud related to the 2020 presidential vote, which led to defamation lawsuits.
Lisa Demuth will face Senator Amy Klobuchar in the November general election to replace Governor Tim Walz.
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is concerned about the Republican Party’s chances to keep control of Congress in the November midterm elections. He noted that recent polls show Democrats have a lead of more than 6 percentage points in the generic ballot.
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Kevin McCarthy is a former House Speaker and a Republican from California.
McCarthy expressed worry about the Republican Party’s performance in the upcoming midterm elections.
Polls show Democrats are leading by over 6 percentage points in a generic ballot, which asks voters which party they support.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November.
McCarthy said he is uncertain about the plan to improve the GOP’s chances.
He shared these comments during an interview on Fox News with Dana Perino.
Control of Congress depends on which party wins more seats in these elections.
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President Donald Trump showed reporters the construction of a new helipad and ballroom at the White House. He explained details about the materials used, including granite that can withstand heavy pressure, and highlighted the upgrades to the South Lawn area.
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President Trump gave a tour of the White House construction projects on August 19, 2026.
The projects include a new helicopter landing zone (helipad) and a new ballroom.
Trump emphasized that the granite used is very strong, able to withstand 35,000 pounds per square inch.
He replaced the walkway from the diplomatic entrance and part of the driveway with white granite.
Trump compared granite’s durability favorably against asphalt and concrete.
The helipad is expected to impress foreign leaders like Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will visit soon.
Construction work continued despite ongoing legal challenges related to the ballroom.
Trump enjoys managing building projects and highlights these efforts even during other major issues like the Iran conflict and midterm elections.
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Nine U.S. Marshals officers fell when a wooden deck collapsed beneath them during an arrest in Huntsville, Missouri. Seven officers were hurt but later released from the hospital, and the man they sought was arrested the same day.
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The collapse happened on July 21 on a second-story wooden deck outside an apartment.
Nine officers from a U.S. Marshals Service task force fell to the ground.
Officers were there to arrest a 26-year-old man for failing to register as a sex offender.
The task force included local sheriff’s deputies, police officers, and drug task force members.
None of the officers’ weapons were fired during the fall.
Seven officers were treated for injuries, including broken bones, but were released.
The man they were looking for was arrested later that day.
The event was captured on body camera video.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She previously worked as a policy adviser in the Trump administration and at a Trump-aligned think tank, and now must be confirmed by the Senate.
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Heidi Overton was nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA.
The FDA regulates food safety, drug approval, and public health in the U.S.
Overton worked with Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and Dr. Oz in the Trump administration.
She previously served as chief policy officer at the America First Policy Institute, which supports Trump’s priorities.
Overton holds a medical degree from the University of New Mexico and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University.
The nomination fills the vacancy left after the previous FDA director, Dr. Marty Makary, resigned in May.
Overton has been critical of abortion pills and supports policies to lower drug costs in the U.S.
Her appointment needs approval from the U.S. Senate before she can lead the FDA.
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President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Heidi Overton, a medical doctor and White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If the Senate approves her, she will face the challenge of managing different priorities inside the government.
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Dr. Heidi Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
She has worked on health initiatives during President Trump's second term.
President Trump announced her nomination to lead the FDA.
Marty Makary recently resigned as FDA chief.
Overton will need Senate confirmation for the position.
She will have to balance President Trump’s goals, Republican views against regulations, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-corporate stance.
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A study from University College London found that mandatory resits of maths and English GCSE exams in England harm teenagers’ mental health. The requirement to retake these exams negatively affects students’ confidence and wellbeing, unlike in Wales or Northern Ireland where resits are not compulsory.
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England requires students who fail to get a grade 4 in maths or English GCSEs to resit the exams.
The resits policy began in 2014 to link funding for further education places to passing these subjects.
The study compared students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland with similar grades but found only English students showed lower mental wellbeing.
About 180,000 students will retake GCSE English and 175,000 GCSE maths this year in England.
Students who must resit often experience lower self-confidence and motivation, increasing risks of leaving education or work early.
Girls narrowly missing grade 4 in maths and boys far below grade 4 in English showed the biggest declines in mental wellbeing.
In Wales and Northern Ireland, where resits are optional, failing these exams had little to no effect on student wellbeing.
The research suggests England’s compulsory resits policy is a major factor in these negative effects on teenagers.
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Two lawyers said their client told the House Ethics Committee that Representative Jimmy Gomez sexually harassed and assaulted her. The committee has confirmed it is looking into these allegations against Gomez.
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The accusations involve Representative Jimmy Gomez from California.
The client made the complaint through two attorneys.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating the claims.
The investigation focuses on possible violations of the official code of conduct.
The allegations were reported publicly on a Wednesday.
The committee announced it was reviewing the matter two days earlier, on Monday.
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President Donald Trump gave a surprise tour of a new helipad being built on the South Lawn of the White House. The helipad construction is being sped up before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit in late September.
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President Trump personally showed the helipad construction site.
The helipad is located on the South Lawn of the White House.
Construction work is happening faster than usual.
The early completion aims to have the helipad ready for President Xi Jinping’s visit.
The helipad is part of ongoing changes President Trump is making to the White House grounds.
President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in late September.
The announcement was made through a video report about the tour.
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Eric Trump, the son of President Donald Trump, spoke in defense of Natalie Harp, a longtime White House aide. He described her as a hardworking cancer survivor and criticized negative discussions about her relationship with the president.
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Eric Trump made public remarks defending Natalie Harp.
Natalie Harp is a longtime aide working in the White House.
She is a cancer survivor.
Eric Trump called her a genuinely good person.
He described her as one of the hardest-working people in the White House.
He criticized the negative talk about her relationship with President Donald Trump.
The comments were made on a Wednesday.
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A charity and medical experts have complained about a Channel 4 documentary that questioned whether ADHD is a real brain disorder. The programme suggested ADHD might be a social idea rather than a medical condition, but critics said this view ignores evidence and harms people with ADHD.
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The documentary aired on Channel 4 and was hosted by NHS psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton.
It presented the idea that ADHD is a social construct, not a brain disorder.
ADHD UK charity filed a complaint with Ofcom, the media regulator, against the programme.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists warned that denying ADHD harms those affected and professionals.
The documentary followed a boy who stopped medication and later resumed it with improved school performance.
Channel 4 defended the programme, saying it explored public debate about ADHD and its treatment.
Another charity, ADHD Embrace, warned the programme could spread wrong ideas and cause harm.
The programme raised questions about whether society and modern life affect ADHD diagnosis rates and medication use.
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Representative Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and will compete against Democrat David Jolly in the November election. His wife, Erika Donalds, is involved in education-focused conservative activism and may become Florida’s first lady if he wins.
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Byron Donalds secured 47.8% of the vote in Florida’s GOP governor primary.
He currently represents Florida’s 19th District in the U.S. House and is an ally of President Trump.
David Jolly, a former congressman who switched from Republican to Democrat, will be Donalds’ opponent.
Erika Donalds is chair of education opportunity at the America First Policy Institute and advocates for school choice.
She founded the Optima Foundation (now Education Freedom Foundation) to support classical education in public charter schools.
The Donalds couple met in college, married in 2003, and have three sons.
Erika’s interest in school choice grew after finding a better school for their son.
Byron Donalds worked in banking and finance before his political career and grew up in Brooklyn.
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