President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce the number of childhood vaccines given at one time by spreading the shots over multiple doctor visits. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dolphin hit eastern China, and the President’s Board of Peace is talking with Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
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President Trump signed an order to give childhood vaccines in smaller, separate doses instead of all at once.
The order aims to space out vaccines over multiple doctor appointments.
Tropical Storm Dolphin made landfall in eastern China recently.
President Trump’s Board of Peace is engaged in discussions with Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
This rejection marks a visible disagreement between Netanyahu and the White House.
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CISA, a federal agency that protects important computer systems, held a phone meeting with state officials in charge of elections. This meeting focused on securing voting systems before the upcoming midterm elections, which are 85 days away.
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CISA stands for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
CISA works to protect the country’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.
State election officials joined a conference call organized by CISA.
The call discussed security measures for the upcoming midterm elections.
The midterm elections are scheduled to happen in 85 days.
President Donald Trump has said hackers might target voting systems.
This was one of CISA’s first large outreach efforts before Election Day.
Liz Landers reported on this event.
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter talk about current political news, including how Democratic voters feel in this election year. They also discuss outsider candidates, the influence of President Trump’s endorsement in South Carolina, and GOP Representative Max Miller continuing his campaign despite abuse accusations.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter are political analysts discussing election topics.
They focus on Democratic primary voters' current preferences.
The discussion includes the energy behind outsider candidates running for office.
President Trump’s endorsement is seen as strong in South Carolina.
GOP Representative Max Miller remains in his race despite facing abuse allegations.
The conversation covers multiple key political developments for 2024.
The focus is on U.S. domestic politics during the election cycle.
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President Donald Trump signed a new executive order asking for fewer vaccines to be given. Separately, a powerful earthquake caused severe damage in Colombia.
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order related to vaccines.
The order calls for fewer vaccines to be used.
A major earthquake struck Colombia.
The earthquake caused significant destruction.
The news was covered by CBS Evening News on August 10.
The report is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was parked outside her town hall meeting in Minnesota, claiming to be undercover but without notifying local police. Omar is asking the Department of Homeland Security for answers about the agent’s presence and whether ICE is monitoring political opponents.
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An ICE agent was seen parked outside Ilhan Omar’s town hall event in Richfield, Minnesota.
The agent claimed to be conducting an undercover drug operation but did not notify local police.
A Richfield police officer noticed the agent’s vehicle had mismatched license plates and questioned her.
Omar wrote to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative branch of ICE, asking why the agent was there.
Omar is concerned ICE might be using its agents to watch political opponents during the Trump administration.
The incident raised safety concerns because the local police had to investigate the agent instead of providing security.
ICE actions in Minnesota have caused protests and tensions this year.
Omar has been a vocal critic of ICE and has faced attacks at public events, including an incident where she was sprayed with a substance from a syringe.
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A new book explains how President Donald Trump won the 2024 Republican nomination even after losing the 2020 election and facing multiple criminal charges. The author, Seth Masket, discussed these factors in a CBS News interview.
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President Trump lost the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
He faced several criminal indictments before the 2024 campaign.
Despite challenges, he secured the Republican nomination for the 2024 election.
Seth Masket wrote the book "The Elephants in the Room" about this political comeback.
The discussion was featured on CBS News in a segment called "The Takeout."
The book analyzes political and social reasons behind Trump's sustained support.
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Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said goodbye to his vacuum cleaner named Beth, which he had used for nearly 50 years. The story was discussed by political strategists on CBS News.
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Senator Chuck Grassley is from Iowa.
He has owned a vacuum cleaner named Beth for almost 50 years.
He recently said farewell to this vacuum cleaner.
The story was featured on CBS News.
Political strategists Marc Short and Carolyn Bourdeaux talked about the story on CBS.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking states to reconsider vaccine rules for schoolchildren and to separate the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots. This comes amid the country’s worst measles outbreak in decades, even though scientific experts say the combined MMR vaccine is safe and effective.
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President Trump signed an order promoting a review of school vaccine mandates and MMR vaccination policies.
The order suggests, but does not require, states to rethink vaccine rules for school enrollment.
The MMR vaccine currently combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella into one shot, supported by decades of safety data.
The order calls for creating a task force to work toward offering the MMR vaccine as three separate shots, alongside the combined vaccine.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for anti-vaccine views, supports separating the MMR vaccine despite scientific consensus on its safety.
The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that separated vaccines would take over a decade to develop and urges continuing current vaccinations.
Senator Bill Cassidy criticized the executive order, stating it would raise vaccine hesitancy and make children less safe.
A federal court blocked previous Trump administration vaccine changes, siding with medical groups opposing these policy shifts.
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The U.S. government is ending a subsidy that helped lower costs for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans earlier than planned, which may cause higher monthly payments for many people starting in 2027. Medicare Part D will continue, but beneficiaries should watch for changes to their drug plans and costs during the open enrollment period this fall.
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The Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization subsidy, worth about $9.8 billion, will end on January 1, 2027.
This subsidy was created to keep monthly premiums from rising too much after new rules capped deductibles starting in 2025.
The subsidy helped insurance companies keep costs lower for Medicare drug plan enrollees between 2024 and 2026.
After the subsidy ends, premiums may increase, but CMS says most people will see less than a $10 rise in monthly costs.
Medicare Part D itself is not ending, and coverage will continue as usual.
Open enrollment for Medicare drug plans runs from October 15 to December 7 each year, when beneficiaries can switch plans or adjust coverage.
People should carefully review plan information mailed to them this fall to understand cost and coverage changes.
Some beneficiaries, especially those with serious health conditions requiring expensive medications, are concerned about paying more.
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Fewer members of Congress are holding in-person town hall meetings with their constituents. Some lawmakers, like Rep. Mike Flood, continue these meetings despite past confrontations, believing they help voters hear directly from their representatives.
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Congressional town hall meetings during August recess used to be common but are now rare.
Only 11 lawmakers have town halls scheduled for the rest of August 2026.
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) holds three in-person town halls a year and draws hundreds of attendees.
Last year, some Republicans faced angry crowds protesting government policies and cuts during town halls.
The National Republican Congressional Committee advised Republicans to stop holding in-person town halls after confrontations.
Rep. Flood says town halls often show respectful conversations not seen in news coverage.
Flood believes town halls help independent voters learn directly from lawmakers in a neutral setting.
Some members stopped town halls due to fears of hostile encounters, but Flood feels communication is important for improvement.
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Democratic candidate Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley by seven points in the North Carolina Senate race, based on a recent poll. The poll surveyed 915 people less than three months before the general election.
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Roy Cooper is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina Senate race.
Michael Whatley is the Republican candidate in the same race.
A poll by Carolina Forward and Change Research surveyed 915 people.
The poll shows Cooper leading by seven points.
The survey was conducted less than three months before the general election.
Change Research is considered a left-leaning polling group.
Cooper is a former two-term governor of North Carolina.
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Judy Woodruff’s podcast series explores different parts of American history for the country’s 250th anniversary. One episode focuses on how American English has changed over time, especially through pop culture and social media.
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Judy Woodruff hosts a podcast called "In Pursuit of Happiness."
The podcast series marks the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Experts talk about topics like satire, national parks, and music in U.S. history.
One episode focuses on how American English has evolved.
Pop culture and social media influence the way Americans speak.
The episode highlights one specific word that shows changes in language.
The podcast aims to explore how history connects to life today.
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Judy Woodruff’s podcast "In Pursuit of Happiness" explores different aspects of America’s history for the country’s 250th anniversary. A recent episode discusses how American English has changed, highlighting one word that shows how people’s speech has evolved.
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Judy Woodruff hosts a podcast about America’s 250th anniversary.
The podcast covers topics like satire, national parks, and music in U.S. history.
The newest episode focuses on changes in American English.
American English has evolved over time due to culture and social trends.
One particular word discussed in the episode illustrates how language and speaking habits change.
The podcast features conversations with various experts.
This exploration helps listeners understand how people’s ways of talking have shifted in the U.S.
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California congressional candidate Scott Wiener deleted an AI chatbot his campaign made that imitated his opponent, Connie Chan. The chatbot was intended to focus on Chan’s record but was criticized for mocking her accent and being offensive.
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Scott Wiener is a candidate for California’s House of Representatives.
Wiener’s campaign created an AI chatbot that copied Connie Chan’s accent.
Critics said the chatbot was racist and sexist.
Scott Wiener removed the chatbot after the complaints.
Connie Chan spoke out about the chatbot on a program called "The Takeout."
The chatbot was originally meant to highlight Chan’s positions on public housing.
The controversy involves the use of AI in political campaigns.
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The Cook Political Report changed the rating of Representative Max Miller’s Ohio seat from "Likely Republican" to "Toss Up." This change reflects increased uncertainty after allegations of domestic violence were made against Miller by his ex-wife.
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Max Miller is a Republican Congressman from Ohio.
His election race rating was lowered by the Cook Political Report due to new concerns.
The seat changed from "Likely Republican" to "Toss Up," meaning the race could go either way.
Allegations of domestic violence have been made against Miller by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
Moreno claims Miller threw hot water at her, among other accusations.
These allegations have received more attention in recent weeks, affecting Miller’s political standing.
The Cook Political Report is a nonpartisan organization that rates the competitiveness of political races.
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Several states, including South Carolina and Minnesota, are holding primary elections on Tuesday. These elections include choosing candidates for governor, senator, and a special primary to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
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Primary elections are taking place Tuesday in multiple states.
Minnesota is holding primaries for governor and senator positions.
South Carolina is holding a special primary to replace Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away.
Primaries determine which candidates will represent their political parties in the general election.
The coverage is provided by CBS News reporters Mark Strassmann and Jonah Kaplan.
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A federal judge dismissed criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and several co-defendants but criticized the U.S. Justice Department for how it handled the case. The judge questioned the role of a top Justice Department official who decided to drop the charges without consulting career prosecutors or investigators.
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A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Gautam Adani and some co-defendants but kept two charges against others.
The judge criticized Trent McCotter, a senior Justice Department official, for deciding to drop the case largely on his own.
This decision came after meetings between McCotter, Adani’s lawyers, and other officials, without input from investigators or career prosecutors.
The case involved allegations of foreign bribery, brought late in President Joe Biden’s term and reviewed under President Donald Trump’s orders.
Adani’s lawyers disputed the evidence and said dropping charges could lead to a $10 billion investment in the U.S. economy.
Two career prosecutors left the case after the motion to dismiss was filed by politically appointed officials.
McCotter defended his decision, saying it was based on many meetings and a review of extensive materials.
The judge raised concerns about possible improper deals and asked Adani to respond to questions about the dismissal.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order that reduces the number of vaccines children are recommended to get and changes how they are given. The order promotes separating some combined vaccines and is based on claims that vaccines cause autism, a link experts have disproved.
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The order cuts recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11.
It suggests spacing out vaccines over more visits and time.
The order is based on disproved claims that vaccines cause autism and can overwhelm children’s immune systems.
President Trump falsely said the combined MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is dangerous and called to give these shots separately.
Separate MMR vaccines do not currently exist in the U.S. and would require years of testing to be available.
Current MMR vaccines are safe and protect 97% of children after two doses.
Vaccination rates in the U.S. are falling, and measles cases are rising, threatening the country’s measles elimination status.
President Trump praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who supports the disproved idea linking vaccines to autism.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that may change how parents and children receive vaccines for many diseases. This order could affect public attitudes and policies around childhood vaccinations.
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President Trump signed the executive order on Monday.
The order focuses on childhood vaccines that protect against various diseases.
It aims to change how vaccines are given to children and how parents view them.
The order may lead to new rules or guidelines about vaccines.
CBS News reporters Ed O’Keefe and Dr. Jon LaPook discussed the impact of the order.
The change could affect public health practices related to vaccinations for children.
The executive order is part of the government’s efforts to address vaccine use in the U.S.
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Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin explained a possible problem after the 2024 House elections where the clerk who compiles the official list of winners could be replaced. If Democrats narrowly win and President Donald Trump claims fraud, the House Speaker might fire the current clerk and replace them with someone who changes the official results, which could delay the start of the new Congress.
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The clerk of the House prepares the official list of newly elected members based on certified state results.
Kevin McCumber is the current House clerk, seen as nonpartisan and appointed by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
President Donald Trump might challenge election results if Democrats win the House narrowly in 2024.
The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has the power to fire the clerk without approval but needs a majority vote to confirm a permanent replacement.
There is uncertainty about the powers of an acting clerk if the current clerk is removed before confirmation.
The House must be sworn in by January 3, or it ceases to exist, so any delay could cause a constitutional problem.
Federal courts may avoid intervening in disputes over House internal procedures because of the political question doctrine.
Courts have been more willing to step in on state election certification issues than on internal Congressional matters.
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