ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after the agency required the network to apply early to renew licenses for its eight local TV stations. ABC says the FCC is targeting it unfairly because of the network’s news coverage, which some conservative groups called politically biased.
Key Facts
ABC owns eight local television stations and had to apply early to renew their broadcast licenses.
The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is reviewing ABC’s renewal requests and may hold a hearing.
ABC filed a lawsuit claiming the early renewal demand is retaliation for its news coverage.
Conservative groups like the Center for American Rights and the Media Research Center asked the FCC to deny ABC’s license renewals, citing political bias.
Former FCC officials from both parties warned that the FCC’s actions could send a “chilling message” to broadcasters.
ABC says the current administration has repeatedly attacked its news and viewpoints and now wants to remove its licenses because of that.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Activists from a group called Citizen Justice League pretended to be Minnesota voters during a primary election, which may have broken state law. The law forbids impersonating real voters, and the group’s actions could lead to legal trouble, but election workers stopped any illegal voting from happening.
Key Facts
The group, formerly Project Veritas, recorded a video pretending to be Minnesota voters using costumes and fake accents.
Minnesota’s voter voucher law lets registered voters confirm others' residency but does not allow voter impersonation.
James O’Keefe, in the video, falsely used the real voter William Pomeranz’s identity.
Pomeranz found out about the impersonation through a student and reported no issues voting himself.
Minnesota’s law says impersonating a voter is a felony with up to seven years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Election workers reported the impersonation attempt, preventing illegal voting.
Project Veritas is known for undercover videos targeting political groups; its founder O’Keefe left the group in 2023 after misconduct allegations.
The Minnesota Secretary of State and legal experts say the video shows the voter security system working as intended.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A GoFundMe fundraiser for the parents of Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for killing her three children, is close to reaching $1 million. The money is meant to help her parents with expenses from supporting their daughter during the legal process.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in January 2023.
Her parents, Mike and Paula Musgrove, moved from Connecticut to be near her during the trial.
The fundraiser, called "The Musgrove Family Fund," has received over 27,000 donations.
The campaign is to cover the financial costs faced by Clancy’s parents, not to influence opinions about the case.
Clancy’s trial is focusing on her mental health, with the defense saying she suffered severe postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder.
Prosecutors say she acted knowingly and planned the killings.
Clancy’s mother testified about her daughter’s mental health before the deaths, supporting the defense’s case.
Clancy was a former labor and delivery nurse, and she is now paralyzed after allegedly trying to kill herself following the incident.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump criticized a challenger with the same name as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in the Alaska Republican primary. The challenger, retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan, won a legal case to stay on the ballot, despite accusations he was a fake candidate planted by Democrats to confuse voters.
Key Facts
Two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running in the Alaska GOP Senate primary.
Incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan has served since 2015 and is President Trump’s preferred candidate.
Retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan recently won a court case allowing him to remain on the ballot.
The incumbent senator and his supporters claimed the challenger is a fake candidate to mislead voters.
President Trump called the challenger an "imposter" and urged voters to choose the incumbent.
The challenger denies the accusation and says he ran due to frustration with the current senator.
President Trump praised the incumbent for bringing "hundreds of billions of dollars" back to Alaska.
The election will decide who represents Alaska in the U.S. Senate in the November midterms.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Free Speech Union (FSU), founded by Conservative peer Toby Young, raised over £60,000 via crowdfunding for a legal case involving Julian Foulkes, who was arrested after a social media post. However, the case was handled by a lawyer working for free, and there are questions about how FSU used the money raised.
Key Facts
The FSU crowdfunded about £60,000 for Julian Foulkes’s legal case against Kent police.
Foulkes was arrested over a social media post about antisemitism.
Kent police apologized and later gave Foulkes a £20,000 out-of-court settlement.
The legal case was handled pro bono (free of charge) by a London-based lawyer.
FSU staff internally acknowledged the mismatch between the money raised and the free legal work.
Toby Young said not all work was pro bono and that any leftover funds were used for other legal cases.
Foulkes declined to say whether he received any money from the FSU.
The FSU says it is non-partisan but critics see it as aligned with anti-woke causes.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
More than a dozen current and former students of Penn State University, along with one parent, have been charged with involvement in a cocaine trafficking ring. Prosecutors say two off-campus fraternities were central locations for this drug operation.
Key Facts
Over 12 people connected to Penn State are charged in the case.
The group includes current students, former students, and one parent.
The illegal activity involved trafficking cocaine.
Two fraternities located off campus are reported as main centers for the drug sales.
Authorities have officially brought charges against those involved.
The investigation and charges were reported by CBS News.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk, was offered a new job as an assistant registrar of voters in a county in Northern California. This offer came after she was released from prison for her actions related to interfering with the 2020 presidential election.
Key Facts
Tina Peters previously worked as an elections clerk in Colorado.
She was involved in efforts to change or interfere with the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Peters went to prison due to these actions.
After her release, she was offered a job in Northern California.
The job is assistant registrar of voters, a role that helps manage elections.
The offer was made by Clint Curtis, Shasta County Clerk and registrar of voters.
The information about the job offer was shared during an appearance on “The Northstar Breakdown.”
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
More than twelve current and former students connected to a fraternity at Pennsylvania State University, along with one parent, have been charged with drug crimes following a cocaine bust on campus. The police investigation focused on a drug ring involving these fraternity members.
Key Facts
The incident took place at Pennsylvania State University.
Over a dozen students linked to a fraternity are involved.
A parent associated with the group is also charged.
The charges relate to cocaine drug possession and distribution.
The bust uncovered an alleged drug ring operating at the school.
Authorities conducted an investigation that led to the arrests.
The case involves current and former fraternity-affiliated students.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new bill called the First Time Homebuyer Debt Reduction Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to help people with student loan debt buy their first home. It would let builders or sellers pay up to $25,000 toward a buyer’s federal student loans, which would count as a financial help in the home purchase process.
Key Facts
The bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Crank, a Republican from Colorado, on August 13.
It would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-backed lenders, to treat certain student loan payments as financial concessions when buying a new home.
Builders, sellers, or others could contribute up to $25,000 to reduce a buyer’s federal student loan debt without it counting as a sales concession.
This contribution could improve buyers’ debt-to-income ratio and help them qualify for a mortgage more easily.
The bill applies only to purchases of newly built homes used as the buyer’s main residence.
Experts say the bill mainly clarifies existing rules rather than giving new financial aid.
The bill must pass committee review, both House and Senate votes, and receive the president’s approval to become law.
The goal is to help younger Americans who struggle with student loan debt and high home prices.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. military to cut back on training exercises with South Korea. This decision followed South Korea’s refusal to participate in efforts to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Key Facts
President Trump ordered a reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
The change is because South Korea declined to help denuclearize Iran.
Denuclearization means stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, talked with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Their conversation included discussions about the future of Gaza.
The report comes from CBS News correspondents Charlie D’Agata and Ramy Inocencio.
The reduction of military exercises affects a key U.S. alliance in East Asia.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, mentioned President Donald Trump’s aide, Natalie Harp, during a campaign event. The mention occurred as part of Ossoff’s campaign activities.
Key Facts
Jon Ossoff is a U.S. Senator from Georgia and a member of the Democratic Party.
President Donald Trump has an aide named Natalie Harp.
Ossoff brought up Natalie Harp while speaking at a campaign stop.
The event was reported by CBS News and covered by journalist Nancy Cordes.
The context involved Ossoff making a direct comment or taunt relating to President Trump’s aide.
Coverage was available on the CBS News app and other platforms.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Democrats are using a new strategy to appeal to voters by showing fresh, young, and attractive candidates more often on social media. This approach includes sharing photos and videos that highlight candidates’ energy and style to connect with younger voters, especially on platforms like TikTok.
Key Facts
Democrats are promoting younger candidates who often appear energetic and appealing visually.
The party’s TikTok page features popular Democrats with appealing visuals to attract voters.
Both male and female politicians are highlighted, though more attention is given to attractive male members.
The strategy aims to make politics feel more fun and relatable, reaching millions through social media shares.
This trend comes as Democrats try to update their image, moving away from older or less trendy stereotypes.
Candidates display different styles, from formal suits to casual shirts, as part of a deliberate image choice.
Visual appeal and personality have become important aspects of political messaging on digital platforms.
Research shows that attractiveness and charisma have long helped political candidates gain support.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article discusses how President Trump uses national security as a reason to keep certain information hidden from the Supreme Court. It argues that this approach is an overuse of presidential power and is not justified by the Constitution.
Key Facts
President Trump cites national security to protect certain information.
This justification is used to prevent the Supreme Court from accessing that information.
The article claims this behavior is an overreach of executive power.
Executive overreach means the president is acting beyond the powers given by the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the U.S.
The article suggests that calling this protection a “monument” is misleading.
It implies that the president’s actions threaten constitutional limits on power.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
An analyst from UnidosUS said Latino voters in Florida feel frustrated with the current economy. This frustration comes as Florida holds primary elections.
Key Facts
Clarissa Martínez de Castro is the vice president of Latino Vote Initiative at UnidosUS.
She spoke about Latino voters’ opinions during a CBS Morning News segment.
Latino voters in Florida express significant frustration with how the economy is doing.
Florida is currently holding its primary elections.
The Latino Vote Initiative studies and supports Latino voters.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Andy Burnham, a UK political leader, said he is not embarrassed about exchanging messages with someone pretending to be President Donald Trump’s chief of staff. He said the exchange involved little information and was reported quickly. A UK MP has asked for an investigation into the security breach.
Key Facts
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person pretending to be Susie Wiles, President Trump’s chief of staff.
The exchange contained minimal information and no sensitive details.
Burnham reported the incident as soon as he realized what happened.
Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary requested an investigation by the UK Intelligence and Security Committee.
It is unclear when or how many messages were exchanged, or which messaging app was used.
The White House said this event was not related to the hacking of Wiles’ phone.
In 2024, UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron also was tricked by an impersonator posing as former Ukrainian President Poroshenko.
UK officials emphasized the importance of securing political communications to avoid repeated breaches.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. Justice Department has created a process to allow some people convicted of certain nonviolent felonies to regain their right to own guns. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced this change to address concerns from people who support gun rights.
Key Facts
The DOJ finalized a method to restore gun rights to some nonviolent felony convicts.
This move applies only to people convicted of certain nonviolent crimes.
Attorney General Todd Blanche made the announcement on Monday.
The change is meant to address disagreements with gun rights supporters.
The administration continues to support some federal gun rules while offering this new option.
The process is designed to comply with the Second Amendment, which protects the right to bear arms.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia said he is not interested in running for president in 2028. He made this clear during an interview where he pushed back against speculation about his possible candidacy.
Key Facts
Jon Ossoff is a U.S. Senator from Georgia.
Some people have suggested he might run for president in 2028.
Ossoff said he has "zero interest" in running for president in 2028.
He expressed this in an interview with Jen Psaki on MS NOW.
Ossoff also dismissed the idea as a "fantasy football," meaning a game or unrealistic speculation.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A man from Georgia, Edward Zimbardi, was sent back from Fiji to the U.S. to face charges for a large cryptocurrency fraud. He is accused of running a scheme that caused over $165 million in losses to more than 6,000 investors by falsely promising high monthly returns.
Key Facts
Edward Zimbardi, 59, is charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy.
He promoted The Crypto Program, promising 25% monthly returns on a $550 investment.
Instead of using money for advertising as claimed, Zimbardi lost millions on currency bets and spent $10 million on personal items.
The scheme ran from June 2022 to August 2023.
Zimbardi fled to Fiji in July 2025 when he learned the FBI was investigating him.
FBI agents went to Fiji and brought him back to the U.S. through Los Angeles.
Prosecutors said Zimbardi used new investors’ money to pay earlier investors, a key sign of a Ponzi scheme.
He is now set to appear in a federal court in Los Angeles.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article says that if President Donald Trump wants to reduce costs for consumers, he should cancel a special permission the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave to California. This permission allows California to set its own environmental rules for cars, which the article implies may increase costs.
Key Facts
California has a special waiver from the EPA to set its own car pollution rules.
This waiver allows California to have stricter environmental standards than the rest of the country.
The article suggests that these stricter rules could raise costs for consumers.
President Donald Trump has the authority to repeal or block this waiver.
Repealing the waiver might help lower consumer costs on car-related expenses.
The focus is on reducing costs and changing environmental regulations in California.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
