President Donald Trump spoke with Rep. Max Miller about concerns related to allegations that Miller abused his ex-wife and their child. Miller denies the allegations and plans to stay in the race for reelection, saying internal polls show he is winning despite the accusations.
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President Trump called Rep. Max Miller to discuss worries about Miller’s reelection campaign after abuse allegations.
Miller denies the claims and says he will not quit the race.
The allegations include physical abuse toward Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
Emily Moreno has asked the court for a restraining order against Miller.
Miller and Moreno have mutual restraining orders and are involved in a custody dispute.
Miller claims the allegations are false and politically motivated.
Investigators found no evidence to support one abuse claim made in February.
Senator Bernie Moreno, Emily’s father, says Miller should not serve in Congress and calls for him to get psychological help.
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Former Republican Congressman Jim Renacci said he might run for his old House seat if current Rep. Max Miller of Ohio drops out of the race. Miller is facing allegations of domestic abuse but denies them and plans to run for reelection.
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Jim Renacci previously served as a Republican congressman and was a U.S. Senate nominee.
Rep. Max Miller faces accusations of domestic abuse but denies any wrongdoing.
President Donald Trump told Miller that his reelection looks difficult.
Several Republicans and Democrats have expressed concern over Miller's candidacy.
Renacci has received calls from donors and campaign teams encouraging him to run if Miller quits.
Miller has publicly stated he will stay in the race despite pressure.
If Miller withdraws early, a special primary would be held to replace him; if later, party leaders choose a replacement.
Polling is underway to test Renacci’s chances if he decides to run again.
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A Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died after a medical emergency at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey. This is the second death at the facility within a year, and questions have been raised about medical care for detainees.
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Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died at a Newark hospital after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall.
ICE and GEO Group staff responded and sent him to the hospital, but the official cause of death is not yet known.
Lopez-Cornejo was detained again in June 2024 under a previous deportation order after first being deported in 2006.
He had health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures, and advocates say he was denied medication in detention.
His family reported he told them he felt unwell and lost feeling in his face and hand shortly before his death.
Protests and vigils were held at Delaney Hall following his death.
This is the second death at the New Jersey facility in under a year; another detainee died there in December 2023.
Local officials, including New Jersey’s governor and members of Congress, have called for an investigation and questioned the care detainees receive.
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Jack Smith, a former special counsel, has been invited to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 22, according to Senator Chuck Grassley. Grassley is the chair of the committee and made the announcement on the social media platform X.
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Jack Smith is a former special counsel.
Senator Chuck Grassley is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Grassley invited Smith to testify on September 22.
The invitation was announced on Monday.
Grassley shared the news on the social platform X.
The testimony will take place in late September.
The Senate Judiciary Committee handles legal and judicial issues.
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President Donald Trump said he is offering Iran a final chance to engage in diplomacy. Meanwhile, Merrick Garland moved one step closer to becoming the attorney general.
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President Donald Trump stated he is giving Iran a "last chance" for diplomatic talks.
The goal is to find a peaceful solution between the U.S. and Iran.
Merrick Garland is being considered for the role of attorney general.
Garland’s confirmation process has progressed to the next stage.
The attorney general leads the U.S. Department of Justice.
This news was reported on CBS News during "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
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Several US states, including Minnesota, faced cyber-attacks that disrupted water systems. US agencies are investigating if Iran or groups linked to Iran are responsible, but no official blame has been assigned by President Donald Trump.
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Over 30 water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a coordinated cyber-attack.
Cyber-attacks affecting water systems were reported in seven US states.
The FBI and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are investigating a possible Iranian link.
Cyber-experts say Iran or North Korea are common suspects in such attacks, with Iran being a key focus due to current tensions.
President Trump blamed Minnesota officials for poor security but did not accuse Iran.
Iran denies involvement in cyber-attacks and has historically rejected similar accusations.
A cyber group named Handala, linked to Iran’s intelligence services, has claimed responsibility for past attacks on US water facilities.
US authorities have disrupted Iranian-linked cyber operations that targeted US and Israeli organizations.
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A federal judge ruled that New York cannot stop federal agents from wearing face coverings or force them to show identification. The judge said this law conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, which prevents states from interfering with federal law enforcement.
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New York passed a law banning federal agents from wearing masks and requiring visible ID.
A federal judge blocked this law, citing the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The Supremacy Clause means federal law enforcement is not controlled by state rules.
The law was part of New York’s state budget and took effect in June.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James disagree with the judge’s decision and are exploring legal options.
A similar law in California was also blocked by a judge earlier this year.
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Connecticut over a similar mask ban for federal agents.
These cases are connected to state responses against immigration enforcement by federal agents.
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Twenty-five US states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. The states say the tariffs are illegal, while the White House says the tariffs target products made with forced labor and are lawful.
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The tariffs began in July and apply to goods from 60 trading partners.
The tariffs range from 10% to 12.5%.
The tariffs are meant to address concerns about forced labor used to make imported goods.
Twenty-five Democratic-led states argue the tariffs are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law."
The White House says it has the legal authority to impose these tariffs to protect American businesses.
Some affected countries, such as Brazil, Japan, and China, called the tariffs unfair or political.
The tariffs cover 99.4% of US imports, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative.
Previous broad tariffs imposed by President Trump were struck down by the US Supreme Court, leading to refunds to companies.
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An immigrant named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died while held at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey, marking the 22nd death in ICE custody this year. He was arrested in June, had a medical emergency in July, and died in a hospital shortly after.
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Edwin Lopez-Cornejo was 41 years old and from El Salvador.
He was arrested by ICE in Plainfield, New Jersey, on June 18 and taken to Delaney Hall to await deportation.
Lopez-Cornejo suffered a medical emergency and died at University Hospital in Newark.
This is the 22nd death in ICE custody so far this year.
His mother said he had a work permit and a job but was still detained.
Family members were unable to visit him because they are not US citizens.
Delaney Hall has faced protests about conditions, including reports of abuse and spoiled food.
Newark’s mayor called for the detention center to be closed and for better oversight.
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President Donald Trump increased restrictions on Cuba, saying the country is still a threat to U.S. national security. A former U.S. policy advisor agrees and says Cuban intelligence is very capable, which justifies concern.
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President Donald Trump tightened rules against Cuba.
The U.S. government views Cuba as a national security threat.
A former U.S. policy advisor supports this view.
Cuban intelligence services are considered highly skilled.
The new restrictions aim to address security concerns linked to Cuba.
The announcement was discussed on the Al Jazeera program “This is America.”
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A survey by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association found that 64% of current federal workers said they probably would not choose a career in federal government if given the chance again. This shows many federal employees feel unsure about working in public service.
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The survey was done by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
64% of federal workers said they would likely not enter federal service again.
The survey reflects the feelings of current federal employees.
The data suggests challenges or dissatisfaction in federal government jobs.
CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reported on the survey results.
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A 24-year-old man shot and killed three people at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police are investigating to find out the reason behind the shooting.
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The shooting happened at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people were killed by the gunman.
The suspect is a 24-year-old man.
The incident took place on a Saturday.
Police are searching for the motive behind the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing.
Lilia Luciano reported on the event for CBS News.
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President Donald Trump has criticized wind turbines for many years, calling them unattractive, costly, and harmful to animals like birds. His opposition started with a wind farm project near his golf course in Scotland and has since grown into a broader effort to slow wind energy development in the United States, including executive actions taken during his current term.
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Trump first opposed wind turbines around 2006 due to a planned offshore wind farm near his Scottish golf course.
He challenged the Scottish wind farm through lawsuits and campaigns but ultimately lost as the project was approved.
His criticism of wind energy increased during his 2016 presidential campaign, linking it to opposition against climate policies.
Trump called wind turbines "ugly," claimed they hurt tourism, damage wildlife, and are expensive to maintain.
In 2019, he incorrectly claimed that turbine noise could cause cancer; experts rejected this claim.
After returning to office in 2025, Trump signed orders to pause or slow new offshore wind project approvals.
His actions received support from fossil fuel groups and criticism from renewable energy advocates.
Trump continues to speak against wind power as part of his energy policy, promoting fossil fuels instead.
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A 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark, New Jersey. ICE said he died following a medical emergency while in custody.
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The man who died was Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old from El Salvador.
He was held at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.
ICE confirmed his death happened due to a medical emergency.
Officials announced the death, and the information came from ICE’s statement.
The incident occurred while he was in ICE custody.
Details about the exact medical issue were not provided in the summary.
The news was reported by The Hill’s sister network, NewsNation.
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Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democratic candidate for the Senate, spoke with CBS News about topics including the Democratic Party, political action committee (PAC) donations, and Israel. She is currently in a close primary race against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
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Haley Stevens is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
She is running for the U.S. Senate.
Her main opponent in the Democratic primary is Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Stevens discussed issues related to the Democratic Party.
She addressed the role of PAC donations in her campaign. PACs are groups that raise money to support political candidates.
Israel was a topic of conversation during her interview.
The primary race is very competitive and nearing its final stages.
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Twenty-five US states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration, saying he overstepped his legal powers by imposing new tariffs on many countries under the claim of fighting forced labor. The states want a court to stop the tariffs, declare them illegal, and require the government to pay back importers.
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The lawsuit involves 25 US states, mostly led by Democratic governors.
The tariffs apply to imports from about 60 countries and range from 10 to 12.5 percent.
The tariffs were imposed using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, based on claims of forced labor in supply chains.
The states argue the tariffs are too broad and not properly linked to the forced labor issue.
The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York.
The White House says the tariffs are legal and a tool to stop unfair trade practices.
This lawsuit follows earlier legal challenges to Trump’s tariffs, some of which were ended or replaced.
Two states in the lawsuit, Nevada and Vermont, have Republican governors, while the rest have Democrat governors.
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Construction crews building a border wall in New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling new water wells after ranchers said the pumping could harm their livestock during a serious drought. Customs and Border Protection said they will work with local landowners to avoid hurting water supplies.
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Crews building the border wall in New Mexico were told to stop drilling new wells.
Ranchers are concerned that pumping groundwater to make concrete could reduce water for their animals.
The border wall project has received over $46 billion in federal funding under President Donald Trump.
Ranchers reported wells pumping large amounts of water near their land without proper permits.
New Mexico requires permits for all wells to protect water resources during droughts.
Customs and Border Protection acknowledged the issue and pledged to cooperate with local landowners.
The state engineer’s office found wells pumping water without the required permits.
Water is used in border wall construction for concrete, roads, barriers, and dust control.
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Republicans in South Carolina are competing to take Senator Lindsey Graham’s place on the November election ballot. The candidates appeared in a debate about a week before the special primary election to choose who will run for the Senate seat.
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Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, recently died from an aortic dissection.
He had served as a senator since the early 2000s.
A special primary election will be held soon to pick the Republican candidate to replace him on the ballot.
The candidates seeking the nomination debated publicly just over a week before the primary.
Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was mentioned in the context.
This primary is important because it decides who will compete for the Senate seat in November.
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Prosecutors dropped charges against four people accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after new information showed the damage was from a contractor’s poor work. President Donald Trump criticized the decision, calling it a mistake, while attorneys for the accused said the charges should never have been filed.
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Charges were dropped against former Olympian David Hearn and three others for damaging the Reflecting Pool.
Prosecutors said the pool’s damage came from a contractor’s rushed and faulty installation, not vandalism.
The damage was discovered during work ahead of the America 250 events in Washington.
President Trump said the prosecutor "choked" and was wrong to drop the charges.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said vandals had repeatedly damaged the pool and provided evidence to prosecutors.
Attorneys for the accused called the charges wrongful and said their clients suffered harm from the case.
One defendant’s contractor client lost his job and had to move due to the arrest.
Lawyers pointed out visible flaws in the pool’s construction as evidence against vandalism claims.
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President Donald Trump called Representative Max Miller and expressed concern about Miller’s political future amid reports of alleged abuse against his ex-wife and child. Miller denies the allegations and says he will continue his campaign for reelection in Ohio’s 7th district this fall.
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President Trump spoke privately with Max Miller on Monday.
Trump told Miller that his chances for reelection are "not looking good."
Max Miller denies the reports that he assaulted his ex-wife and child.
Miller said his own polls show he is doing well in the race.
Trump has publicly avoided criticizing Miller or asking him to quit.
Max Miller was elected in 2022 and was endorsed by President Trump.
Miller and his ex-wife separated in 2024 before divorcing.
Both the White House and Miller’s representatives declined to comment on the call.
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