Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, talked about his supporters and ideas for the Democratic Party. He discussed how he feels about being called a socialist and who he believes should be part of the Democratic Party.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
He spoke with CBS News reporter Ed O'Keefe.
The conversation focused on El-Sayed's supporters and his political views.
El-Sayed addressed the label "socialist" in relation to his campaign.
He shared his thoughts on the future direction of the Democratic Party.
His primary opponent is Representative Haley Stevens.
The primary race is nearing its end.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A man detained at the Adelanto ICE immigration center in California showed a video of a water bottle containing worm-like creatures, claiming the water given to detainees is contaminated. The video comes amid a lawsuit about poor conditions at the facility, including lack of clean drinking water, and a judge's order for 24-hour access to safe water.
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Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a detainee in Adelanto ICE facility, recorded a video showing a water bottle with worm-like creatures.
Parias shared the video via video call with his attorneys and said the bottle contained the water given to detainees to drink.
The Department of Homeland Security said the facility uses city water from Adelanto, the same as local residents and businesses.
The private company Geo Group runs the Adelanto ICE facility but did not respond to questions about the video.
A federal judge ordered ICE to make clean, drinkable water available 24 hours a day after a class-action lawsuit claimed dangerous conditions.
Lawyers said detainees have complained for years about poor water quality and unsafe conditions at the center.
Parias is also a TikTok creator who was shot by an ICE agent and is now facing removal from the U.S.
Advocacy groups are investigating if ICE is following the judge’s order after the new video surfaced.
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Republican Representative Max Miller is staying in the race for reelection despite domestic abuse allegations made by Emily Moreno, his former stepdaughter. Ohio Republicans have a deadline on Wednesday to replace him as the nominee if he chooses to withdraw, but Miller continues to deny the claims and plans to remain on the ballot.
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Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations made by Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno, Miller's former father-in-law.
Miller denies all abuse claims and says the accusations are false and politically motivated.
Miller plans to stay in the race and aims to win reelection in November.
Ohio law sets a Wednesday deadline for the Republican Party to replace their congressional nominee if the current candidate withdraws.
If Miller stays beyond the deadline, the GOP cannot replace him on the general election ballot.
Child Protective Services investigated allegations involving Miller and his daughter but closed inquiries as unsubstantiated.
A court-appointed parenting coordinator testified that they were not convinced Miller abused his ex-wife or daughter.
Miller described some abuse claims, such as boiling water and gun threats, as exaggerated or false.
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President Donald Trump stated that Iran has its last opportunity to agree on a peace deal with the United States. He said that if Iran does not cooperate, the U.S. could take severe action against it.
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President Trump gave a warning to Iran about a final chance for peace talks.
He described the recent discussions with Iran as simple and expected to conclude quickly.
Trump used the term "decapitation" to refer to possible strict U.S. measures if talks fail.
The comments were made from the Oval Office, the President’s official workplace.
This message signals a strong U.S. stance toward Iran’s willingness to negotiate.
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Todd Blanche, nominated to be attorney general, agreed to cancel a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Trump’s political allies, which helped gain Republican support for his confirmation. However, a special deal that protects President Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization from certain tax audits remains in place, though it only covers past tax filings, not future ones.
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Todd Blanche is nominated to be the U.S. attorney general and faced opposition from some Republicans.
Blanche withdrew a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that was part of a tax dispute settlement.
A tax audit immunity deal protects President Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organization from audits related to past tax years.
This immunity does not apply to President Trump’s future tax filings.
The audit immunity was part of a settlement over Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The deal has caused bipartisan concern about fairness in the tax system.
Legal experts question the lawfulness of the tax immunity agreement.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an improper purpose.
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A political group in Texas called Somos Votantes is spending $6 million to encourage Latino voters to support Democratic candidates in key congressional districts. This effort includes voter education and advertising aimed at districts where Latino voters shifted toward President Trump in 2024. Winning back these voters is important for Democrats to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Somos Votantes is spending $2 million on voter education and registration efforts across Texas.
Its affiliated political group, Somos PAC, is launching a $4 million ad campaign targeting three South Texas congressional districts.
These districts are where President Trump won by large margins in the 2024 election.
Texas Republicans recently redrew district boundaries to favor their party, hoping to win up to five Democratic seats.
Latino voters have historically supported Democrats but shifted more toward Trump in 2024.
President Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics dropped from 41% to 29% since his second term began.
The Latino vote will be crucial for Democrats’ chances in the November midterm elections.
Somos PAC is focusing on harder-to-win districts rather than the most heavily targeted battlegrounds.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters about the situation with Iran and the renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. This took place during a news event where CBS News reporters shared their main observations.
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President Trump spoke with reporters on Monday.
Topics included the ongoing situation with Iran.
He also addressed the renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
CBS News reporters Lindsey Reiser and Natalie Brand provided commentary after the event.
The event was covered and available through CBS News platforms.
The Oval Office was the location for the questions session.
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President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against Olympian David Hearn in a vandalism case related to the Reflecting Pool. Trump blamed the judge for being unfriendly and said this caused Pirro to back down.
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David Hearn, a U.S. Olympian, faced charges in a vandalism case involving the Reflecting Pool.
Jeanine Pirro was the U.S. Attorney handling the case.
Pirro decided to drop the charges against Hearn.
President Trump said Pirro “choked” or failed to continue the case.
Trump blamed the judge for being very unfriendly toward Pirro.
Trump described the judge’s behavior as “vicious.”
Trump shared these comments with reporters publicly.
The case involved alleged damage to the Reflecting Pool, a notable landmark.
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The House Ethics Committee has suggested that Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina should be formally reprimanded by the full House. The committee found that Edwards acted in ways that broke the informal understanding of the rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances.
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The recommendation for censure came from the House Ethics Committee.
Rep. Chuck Edwards is a Republican from North Carolina.
Edwards is married.
The committee said Edwards engaged in "highly unprofessional" behavior.
His actions involved two other members of the House.
The report focused on violations related to sexual harassment rules.
The full House will decide if they approve the censure.
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A new poll shows former Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican from Michigan, leading Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed but trailing behind Representative Haley Stevens in the race for U.S. Senate. The seat is currently held by Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat.
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Mike Rogers is a former Republican Representative from Michigan.
He is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat.
A recent EPIC-MRA poll shows Rogers ahead of Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate.
Rogers is behind Haley Stevens, another Democratic Representative from Michigan, in the poll.
44 percent of those surveyed said they would vote for Stevens or might consider voting for her.
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Several states led by Democrats have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are worried that the government will give immigration officials access to personal information about people getting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a cash aid program for low-income families.
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The lawsuit was filed by states with Democratic leadership.
The issue is about sharing data from the TANF program.
TANF provides cash help to families who need financial support.
The states say giving this data to immigration authorities breaks federal privacy laws.
The Trump administration supports sharing the data and defends its actions.
This case is one of several legal fights over government data privacy with the Trump administration.
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Several former allies of President Donald Trump have publicly broken ties with him over disagreements about foreign wars and transparency in government. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a strong supporter, criticized Trump for supporting strikes in Iran and for refusing to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to her resignation from Congress.
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A photo showed Marjorie Taylor Greene and other conservatives gathering in opposition to President Trump’s policies.
Greene and others oppose foreign wars, especially military actions in Iran.
Greene said Trump promised “no more foreign wars” during his campaigns but then ordered strikes in Iran in 2025.
Greene became critical of Trump after he allegedly refused to release Epstein-related files, which she wanted to make public.
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene and threatened to support another candidate against her.
Greene resigned from Congress in early 2026, citing a lack of loyalty from Trump’s side.
After leaving office, Greene continued to oppose Trump’s support for Israel and U.S. military involvement overseas.
Greene believes the “America First” policy should prioritize U.S. interests without foreign obligations.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office about several topics, including the situation with Iran, immigration, and energy prices. CBS News provided additional information after the session.
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President Trump held a question-and-answer session with reporters in the Oval Office.
Topics discussed included a possible war with Iran.
Immigration policies and concerns were also addressed.
Energy prices were part of the questions.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand offered more details after the session.
The event took place on Monday.
The coverage was available on CBS News platforms, including the app.
President Trump engaged directly with the media on current issues faced by the U.S. government.
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Capital One closed President Donald Trump’s bank accounts in 2021 after identifying financial activities that looked like possible money laundering. Trump filed a lawsuit against Capital One claiming the accounts were closed for political reasons, but the bank said the decision was based on careful analysis and bank rules.
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Capital One shut down President Trump’s accounts in 2021 due to suspected money laundering.
Money laundering means hiding illegal money by making it look legal.
Trump’s financial company sued Capital One, saying the closures were politically motivated after the January 6 Capitol attack.
Capital One wants the lawsuit dismissed, saying their anti-money laundering (AML) team followed rules.
Trump also sued JPMorgan Chase for closing his accounts, seeking $5 billion in damages.
Both banks deny closing accounts for political reasons and say they close accounts based on risk and regulations.
Trump’s lawyers claim the banks targeted him for political reasons, but Capital One calls these claims false.
The issue reflects broader complaints from some groups about banks cutting off customers for political or regulatory reasons.
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The House Ethics Committee found that GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina likely violated House rules by behaving inappropriately toward two young female staffers. The committee recommended the House censure Edwards for his conduct, which included unwanted attention, gifts, and comments, though there was no evidence of sexual activity.
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The House Ethics Committee investigated Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and hostile workplace conduct.
The investigation began in May after reports that Edwards gave special attention to two young female staffers.
The committee found Edwards violated House rules by persistent unprofessional and inappropriate behavior.
His conduct included giving lavish gifts, making comments on appearance, inviting staffers to dinners and trips, and expressing strong affection in notes.
Edwards denies any sexual or romantic intent, and no evidence of sexual activity or explicit propositions was found.
The behavior caused discomfort for the staffers and their coworkers, who felt an uneasy work environment.
The committee reviewed about 1,500 pages of documents and interviewed 16 witnesses, including Edwards.
The Ethics Committee plans to bring a censure resolution to the full House when it returns from recess later this month.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist with a history of criminal convictions, has been selected as a Conservative candidate for a local election in Somerset, England. His selection has caused controversy within and outside the party due to his past actions and beliefs.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine has a criminal record including harassment of a Jewish MP, assaulting a police officer, and posting antisemitic material online.
He was jailed for more than three years in 2015 for antisemitic activity.
Bonehill-Paine previously described himself as a nationalist, fascist, and supporter of white rights.
He created the Crewkerne Gazette, a satirical online series popular for political clips, some favoring Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Bonehill-Paine is an executive member and events organiser for the Conservative Party’s Yeovil branch.
The Conservative Party leadership has supported his membership and candidacy despite his past.
Opponents criticize the Conservative Party and Kemi Badenoch for selecting a candidate with a far-right extremist background.
This selection occurs amid wider party tensions over candidate choices and political direction under Badenoch’s leadership.
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President Donald Trump spoke positively about Representative Max Miller of Ohio amid allegations of domestic abuse against Miller. Trump called the situation “a very sad thing” and said he knows Miller as a good person, while saying he would let the families handle the matter.
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President Trump praised Rep. Max Miller as a good person.
Max Miller is a Republican congressman from Ohio.
Miller faces allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife.
Trump described the situation as very sad.
Trump said he would allow the involved families to work out the issue.
The comments were made publicly on a Monday.
Trump’s remarks did not include further details or judgments about the allegations.
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The House Ethics Committee found that Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina behaved in a way that went against the intent of rules meant to prevent sexual harassment and unwanted advances. The committee suggested that the full House should officially censure him for his unprofessional behavior with two young staff members.
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The House Ethics Committee reviewed Rep. Chuck Edwards’s behavior.
Edwards is a Republican from North Carolina.
His conduct involved two young staff members.
The committee said his actions violated the “spirit” of sexual harassment rules.
His behavior was described as “highly unprofessional.”
Edwards is married.
The committee recommended that the full House formally censure him.
Censure means a formal statement of disapproval by the House.
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Two people in Michigan have died from a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first deaths from this parasite-related illness in the US. The outbreak, linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, has caused thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations.
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Two deaths from cyclospora have been confirmed in Michigan.
Both individuals who died had serious existing health problems.
Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea and stomach issues.
The outbreak is linked to lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in five states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 6,700 confirmed cases nationwide.
Michigan alone has recorded more than 11,000 outbreak-related cases.
There have been 193 hospitalizations in Michigan due to this outbreak.
Cyclospora infections usually happen in late spring and summer and are rarely fatal.
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In July during President Trump's second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) held more people in detention than ever before according to internal data. This marks a new record for the number of ICE detentions under President Trump.
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ICE detentions reached the highest number in July.
This record occurred during President Donald Trump's second term.
The data came from internal sources within ICE.
The article was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The news highlights a significant increase in immigration detentions at this time.
ICE is the agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws and detaining people suspected of immigration violations.
This record surpasses previous detention levels seen during President Trump’s administration.
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