A Florida-based conservative activist group called Citizen Justice League was filmed pretending to be voters in Minnesota while wearing what they described as Muslim costumes. Their actions at polling places may lead to legal consequences.
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The group involved is called Citizen Justice League and is from Florida.
Members of this group were recorded in an undercover video.
They pretended to be Minnesota voters at polling places.
The group wore outfits they described as Muslim costumes.
Their goal was to act as if they were looking for voter vouchers.
These actions could result in serious legal trouble for the activists.
The report was covered by CBS News reporter Esme Murphy.
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On Tuesday, several states including Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California hold primary elections. These votes will influence the upcoming midterm elections and may affect the control of the U.S. Congress.
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Primaries are being held in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California on Tuesday.
These primaries come near the end of a long and heated primary season.
Republican-led changes to voting districts have altered congressional maps in these states.
There are notable contests between the Democratic establishment and the progressive wing.
Some candidates involved in scandals are running for office.
Several candidates share the same last names, creating unusual race situations.
Incumbent members of Congress face possible defeat.
The outcomes could impact control of Congress and test public support for President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Florida is scheduled to carry out its 13th execution in 2026, continuing an active use of the death penalty under Governor Ron DeSantis. William Frances Silvia will be executed for a 2006 murder, with two more executions planned in the state this September.
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William Frances Silvia, 61, is set to be executed by a three-drug injection for killing his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law in 2006.
Silvia was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder and sentenced to death after a retrial in 2018.
Florida has executed 13 people so far in 2026, more than half of the 22 executions in the US this year.
The US Supreme Court denied a request to stop Silvia’s execution.
Florida plans two more executions in September, on the 1st and 10th.
The Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, responsible for legal help to death row inmates, was argued to be unable to provide adequate defense for Silvia due to workload, but the Florida Supreme Court rejected the appeal.
Florida led the country with 19 executions in 2025, setting a state record since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
In July 2026, Florida executed two prisoners in one day, the first state to do so in nearly 10 years.
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Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina discussed reactions to her new tattoo sleeves on her podcast. She mentioned that many people on the internet are reacting strongly to her tattoos and asked them to stay calm.
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Nancy Mace is a Republican representative from South Carolina.
She has two new tattoo sleeves.
Mace talked about her tattoos during her podcast called “Get MACED.”
She addressed the strong online reactions to her tattoos.
Mace asked people to relax about her appearance.
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President Donald Trump said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz is "open and operating" and that no talks are happening with Iran. However, data about ship movements shows that the Strait may not be fully open, which could mean there are problems with shipping in that area.
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President Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping.
He also said there are no ongoing talks with Iran.
Shipping data suggests ships are not moving normally in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil transport.
Disruptions in the Strait can affect international energy supplies.
CBS News reported on the difference between the President’s statement and the shipping data.
The situation highlights tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Donald Trump criticized Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond by calling him a “fake Republican” ahead of the Republican runoff election for governor. Trump expressed support for Mike Mazzei, who is running against Drummond in the runoff after both moved forward from the June primary.
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President Trump called Gentner Drummond a “fake Republican.”
The comment came before the Oklahoma GOP runoff for governor.
Mike Mazzei, a former state senator and budget secretary, is Drummond’s opponent.
Both Mazzei and Drummond advanced from the June primary to the runoff.
The runoff election is scheduled for late August.
Trump publicly supports Mike Mazzei in this race.
The election will decide the Republican candidate for Oklahoma governor.
The article focuses on intra-party contest within the Republican Party.
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A recent survey shows that nearly 4 in 10 Americans say their communities were damaged by extreme weather in the past year. The survey was released by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup on Tuesday.
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38% of Americans surveyed reported damage to their towns or cities from extreme weather.
The survey was conducted by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup.
The survey results were made public on a Tuesday.
The extreme weather included events that caused destruction in local communities.
The article mentions the Trump administration’s involvement but does not detail specific actions.
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The Trump administration has proposed removing protections from 44 million acres of national forest land. This plan would cancel the 2001 “Roadless Rule,” which stops building roads and logging in untouched forest areas without roads.
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The proposal comes from the U.S. Forest Service under President Trump’s administration.
It targets 44 million acres of national forest.
The 2001 Roadless Rule currently bans road building and logging in areas without existing roads.
Removing the rule would allow road construction and logging in these previously protected forests.
The rule was designed to keep some parts of national forests pristine and undisturbed.
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the transfer of ICE agent Christian Castro to Minnesota for trial. Castro faces charges for assault and lying about a shooting during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.
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Christian Castro is an ICE agent charged with assault and false reporting for a January 14, 2026, shooting incident in Minneapolis.
Castro was arrested in Texas 11 days after Minnesota prosecutors charged him.
The complaint says Castro fired a gun that injured a man’s leg and then gave false information to police.
Minnesota wants Texas to extradite Castro so he can face trial in Minnesota.
Texas law might lead to Castro’s release 90 days after detention, risking his escape.
Minnesota officials say Texas officials have been cooperative but are not honoring the extradition request.
Texas has previously extradited other criminals to Minnesota without problems.
Minnesota Attorney General claims Texas Governor Abbott has delayed or refused to approve the extradition.
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Pennsylvania authorities charged 14 people, mostly Penn State students, for running a cocaine drug ring at two fraternity houses. The students were forced to cut and bag cocaine, which was then sold mainly on campus during 2023 and 2024.
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Fourteen people, including 13 current or former Penn State students, were charged.
The drug ring operated mainly out of Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon fraternity houses.
Pledges were forced to prepare (cut and bag) cocaine for distribution.
Cocaine was supplied from contacts in Philadelphia and New York.
One defendant was called the largest cocaine seller at Penn State.
Charges include conspiracy, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
Penn State suspended Delta Upsilon fraternity; Sigma Chi is not officially recognized by the university.
Those involved with Delta Upsilon were expelled or suspended if they did not resign.
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Honolulu is considering a new law that would fine or jail people who use shopping carts outside store property, with penalties up to $2,000 or 30 days in jail. The city wants to reduce shopping cart theft and abandoned carts that block sidewalks and public areas, but some worry this law would unfairly hurt homeless people who use carts to carry their belongings.
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Bill 53 proposes fines up to $2,000 and/or up to 30 days in jail for those using shopping carts outside stores.
Shopping carts can be confiscated under this new law.
The bill aims to stop theft and abandonment of shopping carts that create safety hazards.
More than 2,300 people are living homeless on the island of Oʻahu as of 2024.
Supporters include retailers and police who see abandoned carts as a public problem.
Critics say the bill would punish homeless people who rely on carts for transporting their items.
The bill passed its first reading in Honolulu City Council on August 12, with some members expressing concerns.
Shopping carts left in public spaces can block sidewalks, bus stops, and waterways, affecting accessibility and safety.
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A federal appeals court ruled that Sigal Chattah, appointed by President Trump as the interim U.S. attorney in Nevada, was unlawfully serving in that role. The court said her appointment broke federal law that limits how long someone can serve without Senate approval. The administration named a new nominee, George Kelesis, who must still be confirmed by the Senate.
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Sigal Chattah was appointed interim U.S. attorney in Nevada by President Trump in 2025 but never confirmed by the Senate.
Federal law sets a 120-day limit on acting appointments without Senate approval.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Chattah’s continued service beyond this limit was unlawful.
Chattah resigned on the day her term was set to expire but was immediately named first assistant U.S. attorney and acting U.S. attorney by the then-Attorney General.
George Kelesis was nominated by the Trump administration as a replacement but still awaits Senate confirmation.
Similar court rulings have prevented other Trump-appointed prosecutors from serving beyond the legal time limit without Senate approval.
Some defendants argued their cases should be dismissed because Chattah was illegally serving as U.S. attorney.
The Department of Justice appealed a lower court’s ruling that disqualified Chattah from several criminal prosecutions.
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Melania Trump has made very few public appearances recently, focusing mainly on her work reuniting Ukrainian children with their families. Compared to recent first ladies, her public schedule is much lighter, as she chooses to concentrate on specific causes rather than many ceremonial duties.
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Melania Trump's last public appearance was on July 19, 2023, at the FIFA World Cup final with President Trump.
Since then, she has appeared publicly very rarely, drawing media attention about her low visibility.
She has been active privately in reuniting children affected by the Ukraine war with their families.
Her initiative has helped reunite at least 34 children so far.
Compared to Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Jill Biden, Melania Trump's public activities over a 31-day summer period are much fewer.
She prefers a selective approach to the role of first lady, focusing on chosen causes rather than frequent public events.
Previous first ladies used more public appearances to support various national issues and causes.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former gang leader, is on trial in Las Vegas for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis helped plan the shooting but was not the person who fired the gun. Davis has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is presenting evidence and witness testimony.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis is 63 years old and a former South Side Compton Crips gang leader.
He is charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon related to Tupac Shakur’s 1996 shooting.
Prosecutors say Davis helped organize the attack but was not the shooter.
Davis pleaded not guilty to the murder charge.
The trial is taking place nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death.
Audio recordings from a 1997 police interview with Davis are being played in court.
A crime scene analyst testified to confirming evidence from Tupac’s autopsy.
Davis was also questioned in connection with the 1997 murder of rapper Biggie Smalls but is not charged in that case.
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A preservation group asked the Supreme Court to reject President Trump’s request to continue building a ballroom at the White House. The group wants the current court order stopping the construction to stay in place while the case goes on.
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President Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to allow construction of a ballroom at the White House to continue.
A lower court ordered that the construction be paused starting Friday.
The preservationist group opposes the construction and supports keeping the pause in place.
The preservation group described the administration’s emergency request as “astonishing.”
The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to approve or deny the emergency request.
The dispute concerns the impact of the construction on the White House’s historic features.
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Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children, but many true crime fans online are spreading different ideas about what happened. Experts say the case has gained a lot of attention and discussion on social media.
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Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children.
The case is the subject of a murder trial.
True crime fans online are creating and sharing different theories about the case.
There is misinformation spreading on social media related to this trial.
Kathryn Coduto, a Boston University expert, studied why the case has become very popular online.
The case is causing widespread discussion beyond just the legal facts.
CBS News has covered the story and is providing updates.
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Rep. Pat Fallon, a Republican from Texas, said he does not give much importance to reports about crew members on the USS Abraham Lincoln having mental health problems and supply shortages because the ship has been deployed for a long time. He made these remarks during an interview on Fox Business.
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Rep. Pat Fallon represents Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fallon responded to news about mental health issues and supply shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed at sea for a long period.
Reports claim crew members are experiencing declining mental health.
There are concerns about shortages of supplies aboard the ship.
Fallon said he does not consider these reports very significant.
Fallon made these comments on the Fox Business show "Morning with Maria."
The show is hosted by Cheryl Casone.
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A judge stopped President Donald Trump’s plan to move the FBI headquarters to a new location in Washington, D.C. The court ruled against changing the FBI’s main office as proposed by the administration.
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The plan aimed to relocate the FBI headquarters within Washington, D.C.
A judge legally blocked this plan from going forward.
The plan was developed during President Donald Trump’s administration.
The FBI headquarters currently operates at its existing location.
The judge’s decision prevents immediate relocation efforts.
The case was reported by CBS News.
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A federal appeals court has kept in place a block on a Department of Homeland Security policy that allowed immigration officers to make arrests at certain houses of worship. The court found that the policy created a burden on religious groups by scaring people away from attending services.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction preventing immigration arrests at specific houses of worship.
The case involves Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregations.
The judges ruled the DHS policy interfered with the free exercise of religion.
The policy caused declines in attendance at services due to fear of immigration enforcement.
The policy change was made during President Donald Trump’s second administration, rolling back protections from the Biden era.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit claiming the policy violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment.
The court noted that DHS stated criminals would no longer avoid arrest by hiding in schools or churches, increasing the enforcement threat.
The religious groups said the ruling supports their right to worship without fear of immigration raids.
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Disney and its ABC television unit sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), accusing it of targeting ABC because of its news coverage that opposes President Donald Trump. The lawsuit asks a court to stop the FCC from reviewing ABC’s broadcast licenses early, claiming this review is meant to pressure ABC and violates free speech rights.
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Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit against the FCC in a federal court in Washington, D.C.
The lawsuit claims the FCC is punishing ABC for airing news and shows critical of President Trump.
The FCC started an early review of eight ABC broadcast licenses, which were not due for renewal soon.
Disney says the timing and actions of the FCC show an attempt to intimidate ABC, violating the First Amendment.
The FCC says all broadcasters, including Disney, must operate in the public interest and is investigating claims about ABC's diversity policies.
President Trump has criticized ABC and asked the FCC to revoke its licenses in the past.
The case could clarify how much power the government has over media companies’ speech and programming.
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