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In the kitchen with RFK Jr. … bon appetit?

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has started a new cooking show on HBO called "The Real Food Show." The show focuses on cooking and food-related topics.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
He began hosting a cooking show recently.
The show is named "The Real Food Show."
It airs on the HBO network.
The show involves cooking and food themes.

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Senate Republican: Max Miller ‘shouldn’t be in office’

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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Senator Rick Scott from Florida said that Representative Max Miller from Ohio should not be in office. This statement comes amid calls for Miller to resign due to allegations of abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.

Key Facts

Senator Rick Scott is a Republican from Florida.
Representative Max Miller is a Republican from Ohio.
Max Miller faces allegations of abusing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
Some people are asking Max Miller to resign from his position in the House of Representatives.
Senator Scott publicly said Miller should not be in office.
The comment was made during an interview with Pablo Manríquez from MeidasTouch.
The issue is part of ongoing discussions about conduct of elected officials.
No legal outcome or official action was mentioned in the statement.

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Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area

August 04, 2026 • Guardian World

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A man named Aaron F Farinacci has been charged with starting the largest wildfire in Spokane, Washington, which burned almost 4,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Authorities arrested him after witnesses saw him near where the fire began, and he has a past manslaughter conviction. Firefighters are continuing efforts to control multiple wildfires across the region amid dry and hot weather.

Key Facts

Aaron F Farinacci, 37, from Spokane, was charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails fire.
The fire burned nearly 4,000 acres and caused evacuations of over 67,000 people from three wildfires in the area.
Witnesses saw Farinacci near the fire’s starting point and he was found with waterproof matches and a lighter.
He has a prior manslaughter conviction from Arizona in 2010.
Over 1,000 firefighters, including many from other states, are fighting the fires by air and land.
The wildfires have destroyed homes and property, leaving some residents unable to return to their neighborhoods.
Washington’s congressional leaders and governor have asked President Trump to approve emergency aid for the state.
The National Weather Service warns that dry, hot, and smoky conditions will continue, making firefighting difficult.

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Momentum Grows For Billionaire Wealth Tax in California

August 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires with assets over $1 billion. The money raised, estimated at $100 billion over five years, would fund healthcare and public programs, though the proposal faces opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and some groups.

Key Facts

Proposition 40 would tax Californians with more than $1 billion in assets at 5 percent one time.
Supporters estimate the tax could raise about $100 billion over five years.
The tax revenue is mainly intended to support healthcare and other public programs.
The California Nurses Association, representing over 100,000 healthcare workers, supports the measure.
Governor Newsom opposes the tax, saying it could make billionaires leave the state and criticizes its narrow funding focus.
Around 200 billionaires in California would be affected by the tax.
Over 1.6 million signatures were collected to place Proposition 40 on the ballot.
California voters will decide on the measure in the November 3 statewide general election.

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How two versions of the Democratic Party are on display in Michigan's Senate primary

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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In Michigan's Senate primary, two Democratic candidates represent different parts of the party. Moderate Representative Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are competing, showing a clear split between centrist and left-leaning views within the party.

Key Facts

Haley Stevens is a moderate member of the Democratic Party.
Abdul El-Sayed represents the progressive wing of the party.
Both candidates are running in the Michigan Senate primary.
The race highlights differences in ideas and priorities within the Democratic Party.
This primary is seen as a test of which direction the party may take in Michigan.
CBS News reporter Ed O’Keefe covered the story.
The coverage was available on CBS News and through the CBS News app.

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Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool charges

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The case involved allegations of property damage at a well-known national landmark.

Key Facts

Jeanine Pirro is a U.S. Attorney involved in the case.
The charges were related to vandalism of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
The person accused was a former Olympian.
The vandalism charges were dropped or dismissed by Jeanine Pirro.
President Donald Trump expressed disapproval of this decision.
The Reflecting Pool is a notable landmark near the National Mall.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Nicole Sganga.

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Democrats top Republican on economy for first time since 2017: Survey

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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A recent survey shows that for the first time since 2017, more voters prefer the Democratic Party's approach to the economy over the Republican Party's. The poll found that 37% of voters favor Democrats’ economic policies, compared to 36% who favor Republicans.

Key Facts

The survey was conducted by Reuters and Ipsos.
37% of voters prefer Democrats’ handling of the economy.
36% of voters prefer Republicans’ economic approach.
This is the first time since 2017 that Democrats have led in economic preference.
27% of voters did not prefer either party’s approach to the economy.
The poll reflects how voters currently view economic policies offered by both parties.

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I'm a Doctor, Here Are 5 Things I'd Never Let My Children Do

August 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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Dr. Arshad Rizvi, a London-based general practitioner and father, shared five important health habits he follows to keep his children healthy. His advice includes limiting sugary drinks and screen time, ensuring enough sleep, spending time outdoors, and talking openly about mental health.

Key Facts

Dr. Rizvi is a general doctor and father of two who shares parenting health advice.
He warns against daily consumption of sugary drinks, linking them to weight gain and dental problems.
Limiting screen time, especially before bed, helps improve children’s sleep and brain development.
Getting outside regularly boosts vitamin D, mental health, eyesight, and physical fitness.
He encourages talking about mental health during everyday activities like walks.
Dr. Rizvi believes small, consistent health habits lead to long-term benefits for children.
The goal is to create easy routines rather than trying to change everything at once.

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Todd Blanche's attorney general bid reaches confirmation vote but questions linger about DOJ fund

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is close to being confirmed by a Senate committee. He withdrew a Justice Department fund aimed at preventing political influence on law enforcement, which had raised questions.

Key Facts

Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
A Senate committee is considering confirming him for the Attorney General position.
Blanche withdrew a Justice Department fund called the "anti-weaponization fund."
The fund was meant to stop the politicization of law enforcement within the Justice Department.
Concerns and questions had surfaced about this fund during the confirmation process.
CBS News reported on the situation and the confirmation vote.
The decision by Blanche to rescind the fund could affect the committee's support.
The confirmation vote is an important step before Blanche can fully lead the Justice Department.

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O’Reilly: ‘The nut in Michigan will probably win’

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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Political commentator Bill O’Reilly called progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “nut” likely to win Michigan’s Senate race. He said the Democratic primary will have low turnout, mostly from voters strongly supporting socialist ideas.

Key Facts

Bill O’Reilly is a political commentator who spoke about the Michigan Senate race.
Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate running in the Democratic primary.
O’Reilly described El-Sayed using the term “nut.”
He predicted El-Sayed will probably win the primary.
The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.
O’Reilly expects low voter turnout in the Democratic primary.
He believes most voters will be strong supporters of socialism and communism.

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Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results

August 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Pass rates for Scottish school exams have gone up this year. More students earned qualifications in academic and vocational subjects, and the gap between rich and poor students' results has become smaller but still exists.

Key Facts

Over 148,000 students in Scotland received exam results for Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and Skills for Work Awards.
The pass rate for National 5 exams increased to 79.2%, up 0.8% from last year.
Higher exam pass rate grew to 76.7%, and Advanced Highers rose to 77.6%.
A record 120,485 vocational and technical qualifications were awarded, 9.1% more than last year.
More than 131,000 candidates took part in exams at 460+ schools and training centers.
The difference in grades between the wealthiest and poorest students has slightly decreased but remains significant.
Education leaders praised students and teachers for strong results and wider qualification choices.
Some political voices called for changes, like replacing major exams with continuous assessment and tackling teacher shortages.

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Asking Anthony Fauci for medical advice then calling for him to be jailed? Katie Miller is the latest Maga hypocrite | Arwa Mahdawi

August 04, 2026 • Guardian US

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Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, privately sought medical advice from Dr. Anthony Fauci during her pregnancy, according to Fauci’s diary entries. Despite this, she publicly criticized Fauci and called for him to be jailed, while claiming her friendly interactions with him were a strategic move.

Key Facts

Katie Miller used to work as a communications aide to Vice President Mike Pence.
Fauci’s diary shows he frequently checked on Katie Miller’s health during her pregnancy in 2020.
Fauci described Katie as “tough, smart, but great” and sent the Millers a baby gift.
Katie Miller publicly expressed vaccine skepticism and called for Fauci’s imprisonment.
After Fauci’s diary was made public, Katie Miller said she acted friendly with Fauci to prevent leaks about her or her husband.
Fauci was a leading adviser during the U.S. Covid-19 response and faced repeated political attacks.
Nearly 1,000 pages of Fauci’s diary entries from 2019 to 2022 were released by Senator Rand Paul.
Some mentions of Katie Miller in Fauci’s diary were redacted before public release.

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El-Sayed vs. Stevens in Michigan Senate primary that will test Democratic Party

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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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.

Key Facts

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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WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Blanche nomination for attorney general

August 04, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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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.

Key Facts

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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Trump raises concerns over reelection campaign in call with Rep. Max Miller, sources say

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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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.

Key Facts

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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Watch live: Senate convenes Medicaid hearing as work requirements face scrutiny

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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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.

Key Facts

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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DSA is Democrat base, co-chair says

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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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.

Key Facts

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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Here's what to know about the candidates in Michigan's closely watched Senate primary

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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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.

Key Facts

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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Man arrested in connection to wildfires near Spokane, Washington

August 04, 2026 • CBS News

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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.

Key Facts

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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Live updates: Blanche nomination goes up for Senate Judiciary vote

August 04, 2026 • The Hill

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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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