Alan Grayson, a former congressman from Florida, is running again in the Democratic primary for Florida's 7th congressional district. He previously served in Congress and is now seeking to return to office.
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Alan Grayson is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He represents the Democratic Party.
He is currently running in the Democratic primary election.
The race is for Florida's 7th congressional district.
This is not his first time running for Congress.
The election will determine who represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Florida is holding important primary elections, including races for governor to replace Ron DeSantis. Several candidates who identify as democratic socialists are also running in these elections.
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Florida has multiple primary elections taking place on Tuesday.
One key race is for governor, as Ron DeSantis is leaving that position.
Several candidates in the Democratic primaries identify as democratic socialists.
The primaries will help choose who will run in the general election later.
These elections could affect Florida’s political direction in the coming years.
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Voters in Alaska and Wyoming are voting in primary elections that will help decide party candidates for important races, including the US Senate and governor positions. Alaska uses a unique single primary system where the top four candidates, regardless of party, advance, and its US Senate race is seen as highly competitive.
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Alaska and Wyoming are holding primary elections on Tuesday as part of the US midterm election process.
Alaska uses a single primary system where all candidates appear on one ballot, and the top four move ahead.
Alaska’s Senate race features incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola as main contenders.
The Senate race in Alaska could influence which party controls the US Senate.
Seventeen candidates are running for Alaska governor, with many Republicans competing to replace term-limited Governor Mike Dunleavy.
Wyoming is experiencing significant turnover in Republican leaders at state and federal levels.
Alaska’s unique ranked-choice voting system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
Two different Republicans named Dan Sullivan are on Alaska’s Senate primary ballot.
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Disney, ABC, and their TV stations sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for asking them to renew their broadcast licenses earlier than scheduled. They say this early review is an attempt to punish ABC for its content and violates their First Amendment rights.
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Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit against the FCC in Washington, D.C.
The FCC wants ABC to renew broadcast licenses that were originally due between 2028 and 2031.
The companies claim the early review is retaliation because of ABC’s news and opinions.
The lawsuit asks the court to stop the FCC’s early license renewal demand.
The FCC said the review is linked to investigating Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices.
Experts say the timing might be connected to President Trump’s call for a comedian to be fired over a joke about the first lady.
The FCC can revoke licenses but doing so would be legally difficult.
Disney owns eight TV stations, including major ones in New York and Los Angeles.
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Comedian Rosie O’Donnell recently guest-hosted the TV show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" During her appearance, she talked about living in Ireland and addressed President Trump directly, mentioning that she knows he is watching. O’Donnell moved to Ireland last year after President Trump began his second term.
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Rosie O’Donnell is a comedian and TV personality.
She moved to Ireland in 2023.
Her move was to avoid living under President Donald Trump’s second administration.
She guest-hosted an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC.
In her monologue, she spoke about how life is comfortable in Ireland.
She addressed President Trump, saying she knows he is watching the show.
O’Donnell and President Trump have had a public feud in recent months.
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Americans are moving more to states in the South and Mountain West, like South Carolina and Texas, while states like Vermont, Hawaii, and California are losing residents. High costs of living and job opportunities seem to influence where people choose to live.
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Vermont had the largest population decrease from July 2024 to July 2025, dropping by 0.3%.
Hawaii and California also saw population declines during this period.
South Carolina showed the fastest population growth at 1.46%, with Idaho, North Carolina, and Texas also growing quickly.
States with slow or negative growth tend to have a high cost of living, including Hawaii, California, Alaska, and New York.
High living costs include expensive housing, groceries, and healthcare.
The overall U.S. population growth is slowing to less than 1% annually.
New England states have older populations, while the South maintains a younger demographic.
Younger people often leave rural areas like Maine to seek better jobs in bigger cities.
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A newborn named Rumi, involved in a surrogacy dispute, underwent his first open heart surgery in Dallas, Texas. The baby has a serious heart condition and his parents’ attorney provided an update on his health.
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The baby’s name is Rumi.
He was born through a surrogacy arrangement.
Rumi has a severe congenital heart condition.
He had open heart surgery in Dallas, Texas.
The surgery took place on a Friday.
An attorney for Rumi’s parents, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, gave the update.
The parents live in California.
The update was shared with The Dallas Morning News on a Monday.
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Jacob Smith, who worked for Republican Senator John Cornyn for five years, has joined Democratic candidate James Talarico’s campaign for the Texas U.S. Senate race. Smith supports Talarico’s focus on lowering costs for Texans and criticizes Republican nominee Ken Paxton as unfit for office.
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Jacob Smith worked as a deputy legislative director and policy adviser for Senator John Cornyn, a Republican, for five years.
Smith left the Republican Party to become deputy policy director for Democrat James Talarico’s Texas Senate campaign.
Smith praised Talarico’s efforts to lower costs and improve economic opportunities in Texas.
Smith criticized Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, calling him corrupt and unfit for office.
Paxton defeated Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff and will face Talarico in the general election.
Smith urged other Republicans to oppose Paxton in the upcoming election.
A Democrat has not won a statewide race in Texas since 1994, so Talarico needs votes from Democrats, independents, and some Republicans.
Earlier in his career, Smith worked for Republican Senator Roger Wicker on national security and technology policies.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children in Massachusetts, resumed with testimony from defense witnesses. Patrick Clancy’s mother, Susan Clancy, testified about Lindsay’s struggles with postpartum mental illness and stated Lindsay was seeking help before the tragic deaths.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children in January 2023.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty but admits to killing her children.
The defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated.
Prosecutors argue that Clancy planned the murders and faked a suicide attempt to avoid responsibility.
Susan Clancy, the children’s paternal grandmother, testified that Lindsay was a loving mother who was trying to get help for her mental health.
Susan said Lindsay suffered from anxiety, insomnia, and sadness and reached out for postpartum support.
If convicted, Lindsay Clancy faces life in prison without parole; if found not criminally responsible, she will be sent to a psychiatric hospital.
The trial is taking place in Plymouth Superior Court with many witnesses already heard by the court.
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A mother in South Carolina arranged a surprise reunion between her adopted daughter, Abby, and Abby’s childhood friend Emma from Taiwan after nearly three years apart. The girls had formed a close bond in Taiwan before Abby was adopted, and the two families maintained contact through video calls and finally met in person during a visit to Tennessee.
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Sarah Plazak adopted siblings Abby (8) and Sam (9) from Taiwan in December 2023.
Abby grew up in a foster home in Taiwan and spoke Mandarin and Amis but little English.
Abby and Emma, who has Taiwanese and American heritage, were close childhood friends in Taiwan.
Before Abby left Taiwan, Emma’s family gave her a photo album as a keepsake and to help future contact.
The two families stayed in touch through video calls after Abby’s adoption.
The families arranged a surprise in-person reunion in Tennessee in August 2024.
Abby and Emma spent three days together visiting a children’s museum, zoo, and playing outdoors.
The reunion was emotional and joyful for both girls and their families.
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A pediatrician named Dr. Amanda Kravitz gives advice to parents on how to help their children stay healthy as they go back to school. She talks about checking sleep routines, managing stress, making sure vaccinations are up to date, and supporting mental health.
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Dr. Amanda Kravitz is a pediatrician who advises parents on child health.
She recommends setting a good sleep schedule for kids before school starts.
Managing stress is important for children’s overall wellbeing.
Parents should ensure their children have the necessary vaccinations.
Paying attention to children's mental health is a key part of preparing for school.
The advice aims to help kids have a healthy and successful school year.
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Disney has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Brendan Carr, saying the FCC is violating Disney’s First Amendment rights. The lawsuit follows the FCC’s early review of ABC’s local broadcast licenses, which started after President Donald Trump criticized ABC’s late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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Disney filed a lawsuit against the FCC on Tuesday.
The lawsuit claims the FCC’s actions violate Disney’s free speech rights under the First Amendment.
The FCC began an early review of eight ABC local broadcast licenses before they were set to expire.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency is trying to make broadcasters act in the public interest.
President Donald Trump has publicly called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired over a joke Kimmel made.
The FCC cited ABC’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices as part of the review.
ABC said the FCC’s review is an attempt to silence their free speech and the free speech of other media.
The dispute involves the Trump administration’s FCC and Disney-owned ABC network.
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An explosion and fire happened early on August 18 at an industrial recycling plant in southern Toledo, Ohio. Firefighters are working to control the fire, and at least two workers are still missing.
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The incident occurred at a recycling facility in southern Toledo, Ohio.
The explosion and fire started early in the morning on August 18.
Firefighters are actively trying to put out the fire.
At least two employees have not yet been found or accounted for.
The report comes from BBC’s US news partner CBS.
Emergency crews are continuing their efforts at the scene.
The cause of the explosion has not been mentioned.
The event is part of U.S. domestic news.
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Lindsay Clancy’s mother testified in court that her daughter told her she had thoughts of harming her children. This testimony came after the prosecution finished presenting its case in the trial involving Lindsay Clancy.
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Lindsay Clancy’s mother spoke in court during Lindsay Clancy’s trial.
She said Lindsay told her she had harmful thoughts about her children.
This testimony was part of the prosecution’s case.
The prosecution rested its case on a Monday.
The trial involves serious issues related to Lindsay Clancy and her children.
CBS News provided coverage and legal analysis of the trial.
Family members have been giving testimony in this case.
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Senator Joe Manchin said that most U.S. elections are uncompetitive. He pointed out that many congressional districts are already decided before voting and called for changes to increase election competition.
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Senator Joe Manchin spoke about American elections on NewsNation.
He said only about seven states matter in the 2024 presidential race.
Manchin stated that 43 states are basically predetermined in their election results.
There are 435 congressional districts in the U.S.
He noted that 395 out of those 435 districts have predetermined outcomes.
Manchin believes the lack of competition in elections needs to change.
His comments focus on increasing fairness and competitiveness in U.S. elections.
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The Labour party has asked the UK Gambling Commission to investigate two companies linked to donors and allies of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party for potentially operating without a gambling licence. The companies named are Tether.bet, based in Montenegro, and Fispay, a UK company owned by Reform’s data officer. The investigation follows reports that these companies may have broken UK gambling laws.
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Labour’s Bridget Phillipson wrote to the Gambling Commission requesting an investigation.
Tether.bet reportedly operated without a UK gambling licence and is linked to Nigel Farage allies.
Fispay is owned by Mowbray Jackson, Reform UK’s data protection officer.
George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster and Farage ally, is connected to Tether.bet.
It is illegal to offer gambling services in the UK without a licence under the Gambling Act 2005.
Both companies deny illegal activities; Fispay said it only arranges private jet travel.
A £5 million donation to Farage from billionaire Christopher Harborne is under parliamentary scrutiny.
Nigel Farage faces questions over donations and gifts leading to a reopened investigation by the parliamentary commissioner for standards.
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Both Democratic and Republican administrations have increased federal spending, leading to rising deficits. This shows a shift from past Republican focus on controlling government spending.
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Republicans used to focus on managing government spending carefully.
Federal deficits have grown under recent administrations from both parties.
New economic challenges are contributing to higher government spending.
The increase in spending happened despite different political leadership.
This shift marks a change in how some Republicans approach finances.
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A former Justice Department lawyer accused a Trump administration task force of using political pressure to push universities into settlements in antisemitism cases without proper evidence. The whistleblower said investigations were rushed, biased, and meant to force schools to pay money while ignoring the law.
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The task force was created under President Trump's Justice Department in February 2025 to fight antisemitism.
Haley Van Erem, a former Justice Department lawyer, filed a whistleblower complaint about the task force’s work.
The complaint says investigations were rushed, lacked evidence, and had outcomes decided beforehand.
The task force pressured Ivy League schools to settle lawsuits and threatened funding cuts.
Van Erem left the Justice Department in May 2025 due to concerns about politically motivated investigations.
The complaint also claims Muslim professors were unfairly targeted.
Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized the investigations, calling them politically motivated and not real efforts to address antisemitism.
Officials from the Justice and Health and Human Services Departments did not comment on the allegations.
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President Donald Trump posted a map on his Truth Social account showing the Strait of Hormuz labeled as U.S. territory. This post appears to support his idea to take control of the waterway.
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President Trump shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as a “new U.S. territory.”
The post was made on his Truth Social platform.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil transport.
The labeling suggests President Trump wants the U.S. to claim control over this waterway.
This action continues his calls to annex or take over the Strait of Hormuz.
The post was made early on a Tuesday.
No official government action to annex the waterway has been taken.
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The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, which were dismissed by a judge who said the case was motivated by revenge. The Justice Department argues the human smuggling charges are based on real evidence, while Ábrego’s lawyers and supporters claim the prosecution is retaliation for his successful legal fight against wrongful deportation.
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Kilmar Ábrego García faced human smuggling charges linked to a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee.
A federal judge dismissed the charges in May, calling the prosecution “vindictive.”
Ábrego was deported to El Salvador in March 2025 and later returned to the U.S. by a Supreme Court order.
The Justice Department filed an appeal asking the Sixth Circuit Court to reinstate the charges.
The DoJ states the charges are based on evidence and not retaliation for Ábrego’s legal challenge to his deportation.
Ábrego’s lawyers claim the case is politically motivated and was launched after his Supreme Court win.
An immigration group representing Ábrego says the prosecution is an attempt to punish him for exposing unlawful government actions.
Ábrego came to the U.S. at age 16 to escape gang violence, lived with his family including U.S. citizen wife and children, and followed immigration rules before his detention.
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