Pete Buttigieg said he is likely to run for president again in 2028, influenced by becoming a father to twins in 2021. Recent polls show Buttigieg as one of the top potential Democratic candidates, though prediction markets are less confident about his chances.
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Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2028 presidential run and describes himself as "more inclined than not" to run.
He and his husband adopted twins in 2021, which affected how he thinks about running.
Polls this year often place Buttigieg near the top among Democratic hopefuls.
Some polls show him leading with support ranging roughly from 13% to 24%.
Other polls show a more mixed picture, with Buttigieg sometimes behind rivals like Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Prediction markets currently favor Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez, and Jon Ossoff over Buttigieg.
Buttigieg has the highest favorability rating in some polls, around 72%.
The Democratic primary field remains uncertain, with many voters undecided and the first primary still more than a year away.
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss recent political news, focusing on the Michigan Senate primary and the strategies Democrats plan to use in the upcoming midterm elections. They also talk about prosecutors dropping charges related to vandalism at the Reflecting Pool and President Donald Trump's reaction to this decision.
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The Michigan Senate primary recently took place.
Democrats are choosing messages to use in the midterm elections.
Charges for vandalism at the Reflecting Pool were dropped by prosecutors.
President Donald Trump responded to the dropped charges.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discussed these topics on NPR with Amna Nawaz.
The discussion included analysis of voter behavior and political strategies.
Amy Walter works with the Cook Political Report, a source of political analysis.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens are campaigning in Michigan ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary. El-Sayed said he wants to create a wide group of Democratic voters to support his campaign.
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The event is happening in Michigan.
Abdul El-Sayed is running in the Democratic Senate primary.
Rep. Haley Stevens is also competing in the same primary.
Tuesday is the date of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
El-Sayed aims to build a broad coalition of Democratic voters.
CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe interviewed El-Sayed about his campaign.
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Todd Blanche is moving closer to being confirmed by the U.S. Senate for a government position. ABC News reported that a deal helped convince some Republican senators to support his confirmation.
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Todd Blanche is a nominee for a government role, likely attorney general.
The Senate is currently considering his confirmation.
Some Republican senators were initially hesitant about confirming Blanche.
A deal was made to win over these Republican holdouts.
The confirmation process is ongoing and important for Blanche’s nomination.
ABC News correspondent Katherine Faulders provided the report.
The report was shared on August 3, 2026.
The news included other updates but focused mainly on Blanche’s Senate confirmation progress.
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Ohio GOP officials face a deadline to replace Representative Max Miller on the election ballot if he ends his reelection campaign. Miller is under pressure due to abuse allegations made by his ex-wife. If he withdraws by Tuesday evening, local officials must organize a special primary to select a new Republican candidate.
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Max Miller is a Republican Representative from Ohio.
Allegations of abuse have been made against him by his ex-wife.
Ohio GOP has a deadline until the close of business on Tuesday to replace him on the ballot.
If Miller drops out by then, local officials must hold a special primary.
The special primary is to choose a new Republican candidate for his seat.
This situation affects the upcoming election and candidate listings.
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President Trump criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping vandalism charges against a former Olympian linked to damage at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Trump expressed disappointment in Pirro and suggested he might remove her from her position following the decision.
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Jeanine Pirro is the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, confirmed by the Senate in August last year.
Pirro dropped vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
The Justice Department said the pool damage was caused by a flawed installation, not vandalism.
Documents showing the installation problems were received by Pirro's office only after the indictment was issued.
President Trump said Pirro “folded like an umbrella” and criticized her handling of the case publicly.
Trump may remove Pirro from her role, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Trump was reportedly not informed before Pirro dropped the charges.
The vandalism charge against Hearn carried a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years and a $1,000 fine.
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Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio said that his ex-son-in-law, Representative Max Miller, should not remain in Congress because of abuse allegations. Miller denies the accusations made by Moreno’s daughter.
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Senator Bernie Moreno is the father of the woman accusing Max Miller.
Representative Max Miller is accused of domestic abuse by Moreno’s daughter.
Miller denies the abuse allegations.
Senator Moreno described Miller as dangerous and in need of psychiatric help.
Moreno stated that Miller should no longer serve in Congress.
The report was covered by CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
The situation involves personal family relations intersecting with political roles.
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President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for deciding to drop charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Trump said Pirro did not handle the case well.
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David Hearn, a former Olympian, was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
Jeanine Pirro, a U.S. Attorney and longtime ally of President Trump, moved to drop the charges against Hearn.
President Trump publicly criticized Pirro's decision, saying she “choked” and “folded like an umbrella.”
The incident and the legal case received media attention, including coverage by CBS News.
The Reflecting Pool is a notable landmark located near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Jeanine Pirro has worked as a U.S. Attorney and is known to be close to President Trump.
The case highlights tensions within legal and political circles regarding the handling of vandalism allegations.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned military attack against Iran. Meanwhile, Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis agreed to support Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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President Trump stopped a planned military strike on Iran.
Senators Cornyn and Tillis, who had previously opposed, reached an agreement to back Todd Blanche for attorney general.
The news was reported by CBS News Washington correspondents Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes, and Aaron MacLean.
The situation involved contrasting actions and shifts within the Trump administration and Republican leaders.
The article focuses on recent political developments inside the U.S. government.
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Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration. They claim the new tariffs imposed on imports go beyond the president's legal authority and unfairly raise costs for Americans.
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The lawsuit was filed on Monday by 25 states in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
The tariffs target products from 60 countries, with rates between 10% and 12.5%.
The tariffs are based on Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to act against unfair trade practices.
The administration says the tariffs address imports made with forced labor that other countries do not stop.
States argue the tariffs are actually to replace earlier tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads the lawsuit, stating tariffs act like taxes on American families and businesses.
The White House defends the tariffs as lawful and necessary to protect U.S. workers and commerce.
U.S. overall tariff rates have decreased this year but remain part of the trade policy to boost manufacturing and reduce the trade deficit.
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Abdul El-Sayed, running for U.S. Senate in Michigan, questions the idea that Michigan voters are mainly moderates since they voted for President Trump twice. He supports progressive ideas like healthcare for all and wants to unite different groups, including some Trump voters, to address common concerns like clean air and good schools.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
He challenges the notion that Michigan voters are mostly moderate because the state voted for President Trump twice.
His main opponent, Haley Stevens, is a moderate endorsed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and supported by many establishment Democrats.
El-Sayed refuses money from political action committees (PACs) and relies on grassroots donations, unlike Stevens, who has received PAC funding.
Prominent progressives like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez support El-Sayed.
El-Sayed's campaign focuses on issues like fighting fascism, removing money from politics, union rights, clean environment, and healthcare for all.
He wants to build a broad coalition that includes people with different views, including some three-time Trump voters.
El-Sayed prefers to be seen as a capitalist who supports government regulation to prevent monopolies, rather than a socialist.
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President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict with Iran has caused confusion among international partners. His former chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, said the president is losing credibility because of mixed messages about whether talks or military action is coming next.
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President Trump claims negotiations with Iran are close to an agreement.
At the same time, he warns of a major military attack if Iran refuses demands.
Iran denies that any talks with the U.S. are happening.
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said Trump’s shifting messages confuse allies.
Mulvaney said it’s unclear if the U.S. is near a deal with Iran.
The administration has canceled planned airstrikes several times to allow for talks.
Trump recently talked about ordering a large military attack but paused after regional officials said they wanted more talks.
Trump said negotiations could move quickly toward resolving the conflict.
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House Democrats are discussing whether to force a vote to expel Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio over allegations of domestic abuse, which he denies. Some Democrats want a full investigation or for Miller to resign, while Republicans and Democratic leaders stress the need for due process and focus on winning the upcoming election.
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Rep. Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and daughter, which he denies.
Democrats are privately considering whether to push for Miller’s expulsion from Congress.
Some Democrats call for a full Ethics Committee investigation and say Miller should resign if guilty.
Miller’s ex-father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, publicly called Miller a danger to the family.
Previous lawmakers resigned this year rather than face expulsion over misconduct allegations.
Democratic leaders say their main goal is to defeat Miller in the November election, not immediate expulsion.
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, emphasize following an investigation process and due process rights.
No formal action against Miller is expected before the House returns from recess in September.
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New rules for federal student loans introduced under President Donald Trump reduce the number of repayment plans available. This change could make it harder for older borrowers, including Social Security recipients, to manage their loan payments and may increase the risk of default and future payment collections from their benefits.
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Millions of Americans have student loan debt into retirement age.
Some older borrowers used Parent PLUS loans to pay for their children's college, but the debt belongs to the parents.
Social Security benefits can be legally reduced to collect unpaid federal student loans, though this has been paused recently.
New rules starting July 1 limit repayment plans mainly to a Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and a tiered standard plan.
Older income-driven repayment plans like SAVE, PAYE, and ICR are being ended or phased out.
Limiting repayment options could cause higher monthly payments, increasing the chance of loan default.
Defaulted loans may lead to future deductions from federal payments, including Social Security.
The changes aim to encourage more consistent loan repayment after years of pauses and unclear rules.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon asked American universities to explain how they plan to support certain priorities of President Donald Trump’s administration by the end of this year. She sent an open letter to university leaders asking them to commit to what she described as important national service goals.
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Linda McMahon is the U.S. Education Secretary.
She sent a letter to presidents and board members of American universities.
The letter asks universities to share their commitments to Trump administration priorities.
These priorities relate to a concept called "national service."
McMahon said some universities have moved away from traditional principles.
The deadline for universities to respond is by the end of this year.
The request is part of the Trump administration's focus on national service and education.
The letter emphasizes higher education’s role in supporting national goals.
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Michigan Democrats will choose their U.S. Senate nominee on August 4. The main candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, have different views on U.S.-Israel relations and the direction of the Democratic Party.
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The Michigan Democratic Senate primary is set for August 4.
Abdul El-Sayed is a former public health official.
Haley Stevens is a current U.S. Representative.
The race highlights differences within the Democratic Party on how far to move left politically.
Abdul El-Sayed has criticized U.S. aid to Israel.
Nearly half of House Democrats voted in July to stop aid to Israel, but the vote did not pass due to Republican opposition.
Michigan is a key state that President Donald Trump won in both 2016 and 2024.
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The UK government will stop early release for prisoners convicted of rape, grooming, and serious child sex offences as part of a scheme to reduce prison overcrowding. The scheme, paused for review, will restart in October with added victim support and stricter monitoring for certain offenders after release.
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Prisoners guilty of serious sex crimes like rape and grooming will no longer be allowed early release under the new scheme.
The early release plan was paused in July after public concern and protests from victims and families.
The scheme will restart in October, aiming to reduce overcrowding in English and Welsh prisons.
Victim support services will receive an additional £10 million funding, including a new helpline.
Offenders serving longer sentences for crimes other than serious sexual offences can be released earlier than before, but with more supervision and electronic tagging.
Those who complete their full sentences for serious sex crimes will face 12 months of GPS monitoring and stronger community supervision.
Some families of victims, including the widow of a police officer killed by offenders, protested the idea of early release for convicted criminals.
The government said changes to the law are not needed before October but may amend laws later.
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Twenty-five US states have sued the Trump administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, arguing these tariffs are illegal and a way to replace previous import taxes ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The states want the court to stop the tariffs, declare them unlawful, and refund any paid duties.
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The lawsuit involves 25 states, including New York, California, and Illinois, plus two governors.
The tariffs apply to imports from 59 countries and the European Union, covering 99.4% of US imports.
The Trump administration says the tariffs target countries that have not stopped forced labor in producing goods.
The tariffs went into effect in July after earlier tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court.
The legal basis for the new tariffs is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which addresses unfair trade practices.
States argue the tariffs unfairly increase costs for families and businesses by raising prices on many everyday products.
The administration claims the tariffs are lawful tools to protect American commerce from unfair foreign practices.
A separate lawsuit has been filed by two small businesses claiming President Trump exceeded his power with these tariffs.
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President Donald Trump recently won a golf club championship at his Bedminster, New Jersey course. Independent trackers estimate that the total taxpayer cost for his golf-related travel and security during his second term has reached nearly $115 million, which is higher than the amount spent on former President Barack Obama's golf trips.
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President Trump announced winning his 43rd career club golf championship at Bedminster.
The estimated cost of Trump's golf travel and security is about $114.97 million as of early August 2024.
The costs include trips to Mar-a-Lago, Bedminster, Scotland, and a Washington-area golf course.
Most expenses are tied to travel by Air Force One, Coast Guard patrols, and other security arrangements.
Trump spent 259 days at his properties, including 148 days at golf courses, during the first 512 days of his current term.
Trump has played golf on about 26.4% of his second-term days, more than Obama’s 11.4% during his entire presidency.
Obama mainly golfed near the White House, reducing travel costs compared to Trump’s trips to private clubs.
The cost estimates might increase by 20-40% when considering travel-related days not counted in the current figures.
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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes. City officials report that about 600 homes have burned down as of Monday.
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The wildfires are occurring around Spokane, the second largest city in Washington state.
Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated for safety.
Approximately 600 homes have been destroyed by the fires.
Before and after images and videos show extensive damage, including burned houses and cars.
City officials are closely monitoring the situation and assessing the destruction.
The news coverage included verification of the damage by matching videos taken after the fires with earlier images.
The event is part of wider wildfire concerns affecting parts of the United States.
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