The Hill is providing live coverage of the Republican Senate primary debate in South Carolina. The debate will take place Tuesday evening and feature candidates competing to fill a Senate seat that is open.
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The event is a GOP (Republican) Senate primary debate in South Carolina.
It will be live from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday.
Nexstar Media Group is organizing the debate night.
Carolyn Murray from News 2 and Alicia Barnes from Queen City News are the moderators.
Candidates are competing to replace a Senate seat that has been left vacant.
The debate is exclusive to Nexstar’s coverage.
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The United States has used nearly all of its long-range missiles during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to sources. Experts are analyzing the situation and its implications.
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The U.S. has almost fully used its supply of long-range missiles.
This usage is connected to the war involving Iran.
Sources confirmed this information to CBS News.
Matthew Kroenig, an expert from the Atlantic Council, provided analysis.
The news was reported by CBS News and is available on their app and website.
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Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, said he will continue his run for reelection despite accusations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife and two other women. President Donald Trump has shown concern that these allegations could risk the Republican seat in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Max Miller faces allegations of domestic abuse from three women, including his ex-wife.
Miller has until Wednesday to decide whether to withdraw from the Ohio House race.
He announced he will not drop out and cited President Trump’s 2016 campaign as inspiration to stay resilient.
President Trump is worried that Miller’s situation may put a safe Republican seat in danger for the midterms.
Miller compared his situation to President Trump’s experience with repeated allegations during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Miller stated resilience is a quality valued by the American people.
The story is developing, and further updates are expected.
Miller has also called for an ethics investigation into himself after the abuse claims surfaced.
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Four professors and a national faculty group sued the Texas A&M University System to stop its rules limiting how race, gender, and sexuality are taught. They argue the rules violate free speech rights and led to canceled courses.
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Texas A&M's rules stop professors from supporting ("advocating") certain ideas about race, gender, and sexuality in classes.
The rules require university president approval to discuss these topics in some courses and ban them in core classes.
The lawsuit says the policy is unclear, so professors don’t know what they can teach without punishment.
The professors and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) filed the lawsuit in federal court in Houston.
Texas A&M’s policy started after controversy over a gender identity lesson shared on social media last year.
The university removed a professor and changed leadership following the controversy.
Officials say the policy aims to stick to course syllabi without promoting activism.
Some courses, especially graduate or non-core classes, can still cover these subjects under certain conditions.
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Several U.S. senators have asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about plans to stop online markets where people can bet on wildfires. These senators are concerned that such betting could encourage people to start fires and make light of community suffering.
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A group of senators from Oregon, California, Nevada, Minnesota, and New Hampshire wrote a letter to the CFTC about wildfire betting markets.
Polymarket allowed bets in January 2025 on wildfires in Los Angeles, and another site takes simulated bets on California wildfires.
The senators worry betting on wildfires could lead to arson for profit and involve unsafe insider actions.
Wildfires are currently burning in parts of the Pacific Northwest, with a suspect arrested for arson in Spokane, Washington.
Kalshi, a major prediction market, does not allow wildfire betting because it creates wrong incentives.
Polymarket says it does not profit from wildfire outcomes and provides information, though it denies having current wildfire markets.
Fire experts and wildland firefighters oppose these betting markets, saying they encourage harmful behavior and exploit tragedy.
The CFTC has not responded yet to requests for comment on the issue.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved four new flavored nicotine pouches from Helix Innovations LLC. This approval is part of the FDA’s pilot program to review tobacco products.
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The FDA granted marketing authorization for four nicotine pouch flavors.
The approved flavors are Rich Berry 2 mg, Cappuccino 2 mg, Cappuccino 4 mg, and Autumn Spice 2 mg.
These products come from the company Helix Innovations LLC.
The approval is part of a tobacco product review program started by the FDA last year.
Nicotine pouches are smokeless products that deliver nicotine without tobacco leaves.
The FDA reviews new tobacco products to ensure they meet safety and marketing standards.
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A 3-year-old girl in Boynton Beach, Florida, died days after her head got stuck in a kitchen playset. She became unresponsive at a babysitter’s home, was given emergency care, and later died in the hospital. Police are investigating but have not filed any charges.
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The incident happened last month while the children were at a babysitter’s house.
The babysitter had left, and her spouse was watching the kids upstairs, checking on them occasionally.
The girl’s head got stuck in a wooden kitchen playset purchased from Facebook Marketplace.
She was found unresponsive when the babysitter’s spouse checked on the children.
The child’s sibling said the toys had fallen into the playset, and the girl got stuck trying to get them.
Life-saving measures were given before emergency responders arrived.
The girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died on July 27.
Police are still investigating and have not released the child’s name or cause of death.
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Republican Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina faces a difficult reelection campaign after the House Ethics Committee recommended censuring him for inappropriate behavior toward two female staffers. He will compete against Democrat Jamie Ager in November in a district that leans Republican but has growing Democratic support.
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Chuck Edwards represents North Carolina’s 11th District, including Asheville and rural western areas.
The district voted for President Donald Trump by nearly 10 points in 2024.
The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Edwards over misconduct with two young female staffers.
Jamie Ager, the Democratic challenger, is the grandson of a former representative who served the district.
Prediction markets give Ager about a 58-59% chance to win in November, up from earlier estimates.
A December 2025 poll showed Ager leading Edwards 45% to 44% with 10% undecided.
Democrats consider this race competitive and are investing nearly $500,000 in TV ads against Edwards.
Edwards raised about $155,000 in the latest quarter, while Ager raised $1.4 million.
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A federal judge appointed by President Obama dismissed the seditious conspiracy convictions against Oath Keepers members involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. While the judge granted the legal win, he expressed strong criticism about how this decision closes accountability for the attack.
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U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta dismissed cases against Oath Keepers members, including founder Stewart Rhodes.
The defendants had been convicted of seditious conspiracy for trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election.
These defendants were released after President Donald Trump pardoned most people charged in the Capitol attack and lessened sentences for others.
Judge Mehta criticized the ruling as diminishing the seriousness of the January 6 attack.
He stated the decision ignores the work of prosecutors and law enforcement who secured the original convictions.
The ruling means the legal chapter holding these Oath Keepers accountable is now closed.
Rhodes’ lawyer called the seditious conspiracy charges a misuse of the law.
The judge said the court had no choice but to dismiss the cases based on the government’s request.
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Democratic voters in Michigan are voting in a Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed, who is a progressive candidate, and Rep. Haley Stevens, who is considered a moderate. This race is seen as an important sign of the direction of the Democratic Party.
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The election is a primary race in Michigan for the U.S. Senate.
Abdul El-Sayed is running as a progressive candidate.
Rep. Haley Stevens is running as a moderate candidate.
The primary vote is happening on a Tuesday.
This race may indicate how the Democratic Party is changing or what its future direction might be.
CBS News reporters Ed O’Keefe, Aaron Navarro, and Anthony Salvanto are covering the race.
Voters are casting ballots to choose their preferred candidate to run in the general election.
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The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that keeping the National Guard in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost about $1.4 billion. Some local leaders and Democrats have expressed concerns that this deployment affects the city's self-governance and leads to a more military presence in the capital.
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The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. is planned to continue through January 2029.
The Defense Department estimates the total cost of this deployment will be around $1.4 billion.
This estimate was shared with members of the U.S. Congress.
Some local officials say the deployment limits the city's control over its own affairs.
Democrats have criticized the deployment, saying it militarizes Washington, D.C.
The funding comes from taxpayers.
The National Guard has been present in the capital for security reasons.
The article focuses on the financial and political aspects of this extended deployment.
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro decided to drop cases against people suspected of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This decision has raised legal questions and concerns about possible civil rights or defamation lawsuits. The situation is also causing uncertainty about Pirro’s job.
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Jeanine Pirro is a U.S. Attorney involved in cases about damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
She chose to drop the cases against the suspected individuals.
Legal experts are questioning what information federal prosecutors had and when they had it.
There is talk that civil rights or defamation lawsuits might be filed because of this decision.
The change in direction has brought attention to Pirro’s future as a U.S. Attorney.
The Reflecting Pool is a landmark at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Dropping the cases has triggered public and legal scrutiny.
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A federal judge agreed to the Justice Department's request to dismiss the last prosecution related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This decision ends all legal cases against eight members of the Oath Keepers group who were charged with seditious conspiracy.
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The judge described the decision to dismiss the case as "reluctant."
The Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss the remaining prosecution related to January 6.
The dismissed case involved eight members of the Oath Keepers militia group.
The Oath Keepers were charged with seditious conspiracy, which means plotting to overthrow or oppose by force the government’s authority.
This dismissal completes the end of prosecutions in that particular legal matter from the January 6 attack.
The article refers to President Donald Trump as leading supporters who protested at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The case was part of a larger investigation into the events and individuals involved in the Capitol attack.
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Senator Susan Collins announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general, citing concerns about the Department of Justice’s independence. Blanche’s nomination still has a chance to pass if he loses no more than two Republican votes, as all Democrats oppose him.
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Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
Collins believes Blanche has weakened the independence of the Department of Justice.
Blanche currently serves as acting attorney general.
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved Blanche’s nomination forward despite some opposition.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis changed their votes to support Blanche after he agreed to end Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and limit IRS audit protections for Trump.
Senator John Curtis also supports Blanche based on his responsiveness to concerns.
Senators Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski have not announced how they will vote.
Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat who sometimes supports Trump’s picks, said he cannot support Blanche.
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Voters in five U.S. states, including Michigan, are taking part in primary elections to choose party candidates for upcoming November midterm races. Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is especially important, as it could show whether voters prefer a more progressive or centrist candidate. Other states like Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington are also deciding on key races and ballot measures.
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Five states holding primaries today are Michigan, Kansas, Virginia, Washington, and Missouri.
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, and Haley Stevens, a centrist backed by party leaders.
Stevens has received over $60 million in outside spending from super PACs, but polls show El-Sayed with a slight lead.
Michigan’s race is seen as a test of the Democratic Party’s direction ahead of the midterms.
Kansas voters are choosing a governor to replace Laura Kelly, with several Democrats and Republicans competing.
Missouri’s primaries include a contested Democratic House race and constitutional ballot measures, including one on phasing out income tax.
Virginia’s primaries were delayed due to redistricting and are picking nominees for Senate and House seats important for both parties.
In Washington state, a top-two primary system is used, and President Trump has endorsed Republican John Braun in the third congressional district race.
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Ohio Congressman Max Miller denies abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and her father, a U.S. senator. Despite these claims and doubts expressed by President Donald Trump about his reelection chances, Miller says he will continue his campaign for a third term in Congress.
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Max Miller is a Republican Congressman from Ohio seeking his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
His ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accuses him of physical abuse and harming their child, supported by court and police documents.
Miller denies all abuse and drug use allegations, calling them baseless.
President Donald Trump expressed doubts publicly about Miller’s ability to win in the upcoming election.
Miller worked as a White House aide before becoming a Congressman.
Miller told CNN he will not drop out of the race and aims to continue serving as a legislator.
The allegations have caused public and political controversy as the election approaches.
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The U.S. House Ethics Committee has started an investigation into domestic abuse claims against Ohio Representative Max Miller. At the same time, President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, who is Miller’s former father-in-law, have both increased pressure and criticism against him.
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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Max Miller for domestic abuse allegations.
Max Miller is a Republican representative from Ohio.
President Donald Trump is applying pressure related to the situation.
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, Miller’s former father-in-law, has criticized him.
The investigation was announced on a Tuesday.
The case has drawn public and political attention due to these high-profile figures.
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Authorities made mistakes after Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, went missing. Reporters are examining how law enforcement handled the case in the first days.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared recently.
She is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a host on the "Today" show.
Law enforcement’s actions after her disappearance are being closely examined.
Reporters from major news outlets are investigating possible errors by authorities.
The Wall Street Journal’s Valerie Bauerlein reported on these issues.
The situation has drawn significant media attention.
CBS News covered the discussion about the case on their platform.
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The Trump administration ended a broadband grant program created by the Digital Equity Act of 2021 but has now agreed to restart part of it after a court ruling. The program will reopen accepting applications without using race or ethnicity as criteria, but other factors like income and age can still guide funding decisions.
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The Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside $2.75 billion for programs to improve broadband access.
The Biden administration began distributing $60 million in planning grants in 2022.
President Trump ended the grant programs in May 2025, calling the Act racist and unconstitutional.
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance sued the Trump administration over ending a $1.25 billion competitive grant program.
The court ruled the government cannot allocate grant money based on race or ethnicity.
The Trump administration will restart the competitive grant program without racial or ethnic criteria.
Other grant programs totaling $1.44 billion may not be restarted.
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance supports the program but disagrees with the court's ruling on race-based funding.
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More than 22,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a food-related illness, have been reported in 45 states. A health expert from Michigan explains how local health officials are working to control the outbreak.
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Cyclosporiasis is a food-borne illness caused by a parasite.
Over 22,000 cases have been reported across 45 U.S. states.
The outbreak prompted health officials to take action to reduce its spread.
Adrienne Walling is a prevention specialist with the Washtenaw County Health Department in Michigan.
Walling provided details about the efforts to control the illness in a CBS News interview.
Health departments are working to identify contaminated food sources and educate the public.
The illness often causes symptoms like diarrhea and stomach cramps.
Controlling the outbreak involves tracking cases and improving food safety measures.
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