Michigan is holding a Democratic Senate primary featuring Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, and Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate candidate. This race is seen as a test for the direction of the Democratic Party.
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Michigan is holding a primary election for the U.S. Senate.
The Democratic candidates are Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
Abdul El-Sayed represents the progressive wing of the party.
Haley Stevens is considered a moderate Democrat.
The primary is attracting attention as a sign of the Democratic Party’s future direction.
This election is happening alongside primaries in other states today.
CBS News is covering the race through reporter Aaron Navarro.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is voting to approve Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General. Some Republican senators supported his nomination after he agreed to provide written promises about a lawsuit related to President Trump’s tax return leak.
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Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General nominated to lead the Justice Department.
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a vote to advance his nomination.
Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis initially threatened to block Blanche’s confirmation.
Cornyn and Tillis wanted written assurances regarding a lawsuit about President Trump’s tax returns leaked to the IRS.
Blanche agreed to confirm in writing that the Justice Department will not continue a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who claim they were unfairly prosecuted.
The fund was part of a settlement announced by the Trump administration.
The committee vote happened at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
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President Donald Trump called Republican Representative Max Miller to talk about concerns related to Miller’s reelection campaign. Miller, who faces abuse allegations, said he will not quit the race and denies these claims.
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President Trump made a phone call to Rep. Max Miller on Monday.
The call was about Miller’s concerns over his reelection campaign.
Miller represents Ohio in Congress.
Miller has been accused of abuse.
Miller denies the allegations against him.
Miller said he will stay in the race despite the accusations.
The information about the call comes from unnamed sources.
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The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing where health experts spoke about Medicaid work requirements. These rules, introduced by President Trump’s administration, make states ask some Medicaid recipients to work or participate in other activities to keep their benefits.
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The hearing took place on a Tuesday morning before the Senate Budget Committee.
Health experts testified about Medicaid and the new work requirements.
President Trump’s administration created a rule for states to require work or other activities for Medicaid eligibility.
The rule affects 42 states and the District of Columbia.
The work requirements aim to change how low-income people qualify for Medicaid.
The hearing examined how these requirements are working and any problems they cause.
Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals.
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Megan Romer, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), stated that DSA members form the core support for the Democratic Party. She discussed the DSA’s influence during a Michigan Senate race between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens.
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Megan Romer is the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
She said the DSA’s members make up the base of the Democratic Party.
Romer spoke during an interview on NewsNation’s show “Cuomo.”
The discussion focused on the DSA’s role in the Michigan Senate race.
The race features progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
The other candidate is moderate Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens from Michigan.
The outcome could reflect different wings within the Democratic Party.
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Michigan is holding a primary election for the U.S. Senate seat. Two Democrats with different views are competing to become their party’s candidate and try to keep the seat in this important state.
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The primary election is happening in Michigan along with four other states.
The main focus is the U.S. Senate race in Michigan.
Two Democratic candidates are competing in this Senate primary.
The candidates have notably different political views or approaches.
The goal for the winner is to represent the Democrats in the general election.
Michigan is considered a swing state, meaning it can vote for either party.
Retaining the Senate seat is important for Democrats in this state.
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A man previously convicted of killing his father was arrested for allegedly starting one of the biggest wildfires near Spokane, Washington. Firefighters report that hundreds of buildings have been destroyed by the fires.
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The arrested man was convicted of manslaughter in 2010 for killing his father.
He is now suspected of first-degree arson, meaning deliberately setting a fire.
The arrest is linked to the largest of three wildfires near Spokane, Washington.
Firefighters say the wildfires have destroyed hundreds of structures so far.
The fires are actively burning and causing significant damage in the area.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will have a Senate Judiciary Committee vote to decide if he can become the permanent Attorney General. This vote was delayed last week because two Republican senators said they would not support him, but one senator later made a deal.
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Todd Blanche is currently the Acting Attorney General.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve his permanent appointment.
The vote was originally scheduled for last week but was postponed.
Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis opposed Blanche's nomination before.
Senator John Cornyn made a deal that affects his support for Blanche.
The vote is happening on a Tuesday morning session.
The Attorney General leads the Justice Department and handles legal matters for the U.S. government.
This vote is part of the process to confirm Blanche officially in his role.
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A man was arrested for allegedly starting a wildfire in Washington state that destroyed many homes. President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dropped vandalism charges linked to the D.C. Reflecting Pool.
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A wildfire in Washington state destroyed hundreds of homes.
A man was arrested for allegedly starting this wildfire.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
The criticism came after she dropped vandalism charges related to the D.C. Reflecting Pool.
The news was reported in CBS News Eye Opener.
The wildfire and the legal case are ongoing stories.
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Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who won a Republican-leaning district in Washington state, is facing a tough primary with multiple challengers including a progressive Democrat, Brent Hennrich, and a Republican, John Braun. Some local Democrats are unhappy with her voting record, but supporters say she must appeal to moderates to keep the seat and help Democrats win control of the House.
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won Washington’s 3rd congressional district in 2022, flipping it from Republican to Democrat.
The district tends to vote Republican in presidential elections, including for President Donald Trump.
Gluesenkamp Perez appeals to moderate and rural voters, including some Republicans.
She faces a crowded primary with progressive Democrat Brent Hennrich and Republican John Braun among others.
Some local Democrats criticize her for voting with Republicans on major bills like the Save Act and decisions related to schools and foreign funding.
Other Democrats argue the district is conservative, and Gluesenkamp Perez must take moderate positions to hold the seat.
Democrats aim to win this seat as part of their effort to gain majority control of the House in the upcoming midterm election.
The primary’s top two finishers will advance to the November general election regardless of party affiliation.
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A 76-year-old man in north London damaged his neighbour’s pond equipment and killed fish because he was upset by the noise from a water pump. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation.
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Gerry Duffy admitted to damaging his neighbour’s pond, water pump, and pipes.
He used motor oil and detergent to kill the fish in the pond.
Duffy said he acted out of frustration and lack of sleep caused by the pump noise.
The incident happened in March in Barnet, north London.
Duffy pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates' Court.
He received a two-year conditional discharge and must pay £565 in compensation.
CCTV showed Duffy climbing into his neighbour’s garden to cause the damage.
Before the incident, Duffy had warned his neighbour he would take action if noise continued.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian American and biotech entrepreneur, is running for governor of Ohio with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. Despite early success, his campaign has faced challenges as he struggles to connect with voters, including criticism over his comments and lifestyle, making the race more competitive than expected.
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Vivek Ramaswamy has Indian immigrant parents and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.
President Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy in February 2025 for Ohio governor.
Ramaswamy won the Republican primary with 82% of the vote.
His campaign faces challenges like accusations of being out of touch and criticism over his comments about American culture and work ethic.
Pollsters recently changed the Ohio governor race rating from "leans Republican" to a "toss-up."
Some members of Ohio’s Indian American community support him, but others feel he does not represent their concerns well.
He was criticized for spending part of the July Fourth weekend in Paris during his campaign.
A security person linked to Ramaswamy’s campaign was arrested on drug charges, leading to the firing of the security company.
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Rosie O’Donnell is coming back to the TV show "The View" for a reunion in its 30th season. She had left the show in 2007 after a public disagreement with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
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Rosie O’Donnell was an original co-host on "The View."
She left the show in 2007.
Her departure followed a big argument with Elisabeth Hasselbeck during a live broadcast.
O’Donnell will return for a special reunion during the show’s 30th season.
"The View" is a talk show that discusses current events and culture.
The reunion will bring back former hosts to reflect on the show’s history.
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The U.S. State Department plans to close five overseas diplomatic posts as part of broader budget cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. This follows other reductions, such as fewer visa centers in Africa and changes at USAID, reflecting a focus on lowering government spending rather than maintaining diplomatic presence.
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The U.S. State Department notified Congress about closing consulates in Japan, Canada, Cameroon, Indonesia, and Grenada.
These closures are part of efforts to reduce government spending and improve efficiency.
The Trump administration aims to cut non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion in the 2026 budget.
The government debt reached $31.3 trillion in April, about equal to the total U.S. economy’s size.
Visa processing centers in Africa will be reduced from nearly 50 to 20.
Previous administrations, like President Biden’s, increased diplomatic efforts in the Indo-Pacific to counter China’s influence.
Consulates provide important services beyond visas, such as helping Americans overseas in emergencies.
The State Department says it evaluates operations to support American priorities efficiently.
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President Donald Trump's administration is planning major changes to the Head Start program, which helps poor children get early education. The changes would lower the program’s quality rules and give states more control over how the program runs.
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Head Start is a federal program that provides early education to children living in poverty.
The Trump administration wants to change the program’s rules significantly.
These changes would reduce the program’s quality standards.
States would have more power to decide how to run Head Start.
The proposed overhaul could change long-standing parts of the program.
The changes aim to shift control from the federal government to individual states.
This shift could affect how well the program serves children in need.
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The Supreme Court ruled that children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily are citizens by birth under the 14th Amendment. President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship through an executive order was blocked, and the administration missed the deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider. Now, Trump and some Republicans are exploring options like passing new laws or amending the Constitution to change birthright citizenship rules.
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On June 30, the Supreme Court confirmed children born in the U.S. to unauthorized or temporary residents have citizenship at birth.
Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 to stop automatic citizenship for these children, but courts blocked it.
The Trump administration did not ask the Supreme Court to review the decision again before the deadline.
Some Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Mike Lee, say a constitutional amendment might be needed to change birthright citizenship.
Changing the Constitution requires approval by two-thirds of Congress and ratification by 38 states, which is very difficult.
Trump has asked Congress to pass new laws to limit birthright citizenship instead of waiting for a constitutional amendment.
Several Republican lawmakers have introduced bills to restrict automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents.
These bills propose changes to existing immigration laws to redefine who qualifies for citizenship at birth.
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Several Republican lawmakers have expressed concern about Representative Max Miller following allegations from his ex-wife’s father, Senator Bernie Moreno, who said Miller should not continue serving in the House. Miller denies the accusations of abuse and has until Wednesday to withdraw from the ballot ahead of a primary for his congressional seat in Ohio.
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Max Miller is a two-term congressman and former aide to President Donald Trump.
Miller is involved in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and denies allegations of abuse.
Senator Bernie Moreno, Emily’s father, publicly said Miller should not serve in Congress.
Moreno described Miller’s behavior as "erratic and dangerous" and urged him to seek professional help.
Miller said Moreno’s statements are politically motivated and untrue.
Miller has until a Wednesday deadline to withdraw from the election ballot in Ohio.
Some Republican senators, including Roger Marshall and Shelley Moore Capito, have voiced support for Moreno’s call or concern about the allegations.
Other Republicans emphasize that elected officials should meet high standards, especially in cases of accusations involving abuse.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced a tough decision to continue an early prisoner release program designed to prevent prison overcrowding. The plan excludes certain sex offenders but still allows some killers to be released early, drawing criticism from the public and victims' families.
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Andy Burnham became prime minister and quickly made several popular moves like cutting bus fares.
On his first day off, he had to decide on continuing early prisoner releases to avoid overcrowding.
The program excludes those convicted of rape, serious child sexual offenses, and grooming.
Some prisoners convicted of manslaughter, including the killers of police officer Andrew Harper, are eligible for early release.
Burnham said he wanted to do more to limit early releases but reached the legal limits of what he could do.
The early release scheme was planned in advance under the Sentencing Act set to begin in September.
The scheme aims to ease overcrowding while new prison places are built but causes distress to victims’ families.
Burnham had paused the program due to criticism but resumed it because of prison capacity concerns.
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Heavy school backpacks can cause physical strain for children, especially when they carry laptops, textbooks, and other items daily. Experts recommend keeping backpacks as light as possible and paying attention to signs like difficulty walking or shoulder pain to prevent injury.
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School backpacks often contain laptops, tablets, textbooks, water bottles, and sports gear.
Carrying too much weight can strain children’s bodies and affect their learning.
Signs a backpack is too heavy include leaning forward, difficulty walking, and straps digging into shoulders.
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against waiting for pain before reducing backpack weight.
Back injuries are uncommon but more likely if a child falls while carrying a heavy backpack.
The guideline of backpack weight being no more than 10-15% of a child’s body weight may not fit every child.
Teachers suggest children should only carry essential school supplies rather than extra or decorative items.
Classroom storage and lockers are not always available, making backpack weight an ongoing concern.
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