A Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel has recommended that South Carolina will hold the first Democratic presidential primary in 2028. This means South Carolina voters will be the first to choose their preferred Democratic candidate for president in that election year.
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The recommendation was made by a DNC panel on a recent Friday.
South Carolina is set to be the first state with a Democratic presidential primary in 2028.
The primary is an early voting event where party members select their preferred presidential candidate.
Holding an early primary can increase a state's influence in choosing the party’s nominee.
The decision follows changes in the primary calendar from previous years.
The DNC oversees rules and schedules for Democratic presidential primaries.
This change may affect how candidates campaign and spend resources early in the election year.
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AARP, a large seniors advocacy group, is warning against the PROMISE Act, a bipartisan bill meant to speed up Social Security reform. AARP is concerned the bill limits public debate and gives too much power to an unelected advisory board, reducing lawmakers’ control over important changes that affect millions of retirees.
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The PROMISE Act was introduced on July 14 by Senators Dick Durbin and Bill Cassidy.
The bill directs the Social Security Advisory Board to draft legislation to keep Social Security funds solvent for 50 years.
The proposal would then get faster consideration in Congress with limited debate and amendments allowed.
AARP supports strengthening Social Security but opposes rushing decisions without full public transparency.
Social Security’s trust funds are projected to be depleted within the next decade if Congress does not act.
Over 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, so changes affect many people.
AARP wants Congress, elected by the public, to lead Social Security reforms openly.
Supporters say the PROMISE Act is needed because Congress has delayed addressing Social Security’s financial problems for years.
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Pete Buttigieg proposed major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court to restore public trust. He suggested expanding the court, setting term limits for justices, and creating a balanced bench to reduce partisanship.
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Buttigieg said public confidence in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low.
He wants to increase the number of justices from nine to 13, matching federal judicial circuits.
The Constitution does not set a fixed number of Supreme Court justices; Congress decides this.
He supports term limits for justices to make appointments predictable and lessen political battles.
Term limits proposals often suggest 18-year staggered terms, allowing two appointments per president.
A balanced bench idea includes 15 justices: 10 appointed evenly by both parties, plus 5 chosen by the others for consensus.
Supreme Court justices currently serve for life, unless they resign or are removed.
Changing term limits might require a constitutional amendment or new laws from Congress.
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President Donald Trump switched planes while leaving Turkey after US officials found a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces against him and the aircraft he was using. He changed from a newer Boeing 747-8 plane donated by Qatar to the older Air Force One with better defenses.
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President Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, arriving on a new Boeing 747-8 plane given by Qatar.
US officials detected a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting President Trump and his aircraft.
The Secret Service advised President Trump to switch planes before leaving Turkey.
Trump then departed on the older Air Force One plane, which has more advanced defensive systems.
The threat was directed at President Trump personally, not specifically at the new plane.
The White House has not commented on the report.
Trump had previously stated he has standing orders to retaliate strongly against Iran if threatened.
He also mentioned ongoing talks with Iran but said the US is ready for military action if necessary.
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Singer-songwriter D4vd faces a preliminary hearing for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The hearing reveals details about the legal strategies and evidence that will decide if the case moves forward to trial.
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D4vd is charged with murder in connection to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 years old.
A preliminary hearing is being held to review the evidence and arguments.
The prosecution presents its case to try to prove the charges.
The defense responds to the prosecution's claims and tries to challenge the evidence.
The hearing’s outcome will determine if the case goes to trial.
CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green and crime writer Richard Winton discuss the hearing.
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President Donald Trump said that talks between the U.S. and Iran are still happening after almost two weeks of attacks. However, he does not believe that Iran is ready to make a deal yet.
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President Trump gave the update on Friday during a news briefing.
The U.S. has been in communication with Iran amid recent strikes.
These talks have been ongoing for nearly two weeks.
Despite discussions, Iran has not shown readiness to finalize an agreement.
The talks relate to tensions following a series of attacks involving Iran.
CBS News reporters Nikole Killion and Samantha Vinograd provided coverage on this topic.
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The Democratic Party chose South Carolina to be the first state to hold a presidential nominating contest in 2028. This move changes the usual order by placing South Carolina before Iowa, highlighting states with more racial diversity.
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South Carolina was selected to lead the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar.
This decision breaks a long tradition of Iowa going first.
The change highlights the importance of states with more racially diverse populations.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee made the selection.
The full Democratic Party will approve the calendar in August.
South Carolina and Nevada both wanted to be first before South Carolina was chosen.
President Joe Biden supported moving South Carolina to the front after its key role in his 2020 campaign.
South Carolina is traditionally the first Southern state in the primary calendar and a major test for candidates among Black voters.
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The Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled more than $7.5 billion in clean energy grants based only on whether states supported President Trump in the 2024 election. These grants were mostly cut in states with Democratic leaders and voters who supported Kamala Harris.
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Over $7.5 billion in federal clean energy grants were canceled in October.
The cancellation was based solely on political reasons, targeting states that backed Democrats.
The Department of Energy acknowledged the political basis in court filings but denied it publicly.
The administration previously claimed the cuts were to prevent waste of taxpayer money.
Six University of California researchers filed a lawsuit challenging the grant cancellations.
The White House wants political appointees to review and control all federal grant awards.
New proposed rules require federal grants to align with President Trump’s policy goals.
About 284 of over 600 reviewed grants were canceled, mostly in states like California, New York, and others that voted Democrat.
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A federal judge in Virginia ruled that some FDA restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone are unreasonable and asked the FDA, under the Trump administration, to review and possibly remove these limits. The judge supported the drug’s safety, and the case challenges rules that make it harder for patients to access abortion pills.
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Judge Robert S. Ballou called certain FDA rules on mifepristone “arbitrary and capricious.”
The FDA has repeatedly found mifepristone safe and effective over many years.
The case was brought by abortion providers from Virginia, Kansas, and Montana in May 2023.
The court was asked to remove three non-medical restrictions, such as special certification for providers and confusing paperwork for patients.
Restrictions have increased delays and stress for patients, especially as some travel to other states for care.
Abortion pills now make up about two-thirds of all abortions in the United States.
The FDA is reviewing abortion pill rules amid pressure from conservative lawmakers and activists.
A separate case will hear arguments about restoring old limits on mail-order and pharmacy distribution of mifepristone.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been rescheduled and will take place in Washington, D.C. The event was originally planned for April but was postponed after an attempt to harm President Trump. The dinner will include security measures and remarks from President Trump.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event in Washington, D.C.
The dinner was postponed due to a recent attempt to harm President Trump.
Members of the White House press corps and political leaders will attend.
Security will be increased for the rescheduled event.
President Donald Trump is expected to give a speech.
The event originally planned for April is now happening in May (the specific date is Friday night).
CBS News reporters Nicole Sganga and Nikole Killion provided the latest updates on the event.
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The Democratic National Committee's rules and bylaws committee has suggested that South Carolina should be the first state to hold its primary in the 2028 presidential election. This means South Carolina would lead the schedule for choosing the Democratic nominee for president.
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The recommendation comes from the Democratic National Committee's rules and bylaws committee.
South Carolina is proposed to be the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries.
Presidential primaries are elections where party members choose their candidate for president.
This change affects the order and timing of state primaries within the Democratic Party.
The decision is part of setting the rules for the 2028 presidential nominating process.
The recommendation may influence how candidates campaign early in the election cycle.
The Democratic Party updates its primary schedule to reflect strategy and voter engagement.
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The July 26, 2026 episode of CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature guests including Senator John Kennedy, Senator Bernie Sanders, and U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. The show will also include a discussion of new CBS News polling results with Anthony Salvanto.
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The program airs on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on CBS News.
It also streams online at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
Guests for the July 26 episode include Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana.
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont will also appear.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz is scheduled as a guest.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb will participate.
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, will present new polling data.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have strong security because President Donald Trump plans to attend. At the same time, the U.S. has threatened new tariffs that are causing tension with Canada.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event attended by President Trump.
Security measures will be increased for this event.
President Trump is expected to be present at the dinner.
The U.S. government has threatened to impose new tariffs.
These tariffs create strain in U.S.-Canada relations.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods that can affect trade between countries.
The news was reported by CBS News in the program "7/24: The Takeout with Major Garrett."
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A man named Raul Morales stabbed two men on New York City’s Upper West Side. He faces charges including attempted murder as a hate crime for stabbing a Jewish man, and other charges for stabbing an Asian man. Both victims are expected to survive.
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Raul Morales, 51, is charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes for attacking a 50-year-old Jewish man named Moshe Grunhaus.
Morales is also charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapon possession for stabbing a 57-year-old Asian man, but hate crime charges do not apply to this attack.
Police say Morales shouted "Allahu Akbar" during both attacks.
Morales barricaded himself in a nearby apartment after the stabbings, where police collected evidence including a Che Guevara book and the Quran.
Morales has no known mental health history, but police believe mental health may have been a factor.
Both victims survived the attacks.
Rabbi Yosie Levine of the Jewish Center visited Grunhaus in the hospital and described the attack as intolerable and unprecedented in his 22 years serving the community.
Grunhaus had recently moved to Florida and was visiting New York briefly when the attack happened near his synagogue.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Representative Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race. This endorsement came shortly before the August 4 primary and shows concern among some Democrats about a far-left candidate winning.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a Democrat from Michigan.
She endorsed Haley Stevens, a Democratic U.S. Representative from Michigan.
The endorsement occurred just before the August 4 primary election.
Haley Stevens is running for the open Michigan Senate seat.
Whitmer’s endorsement signals worry among Democrats about progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed winning.
Abdul El-Sayed is considered a far-left or more progressive candidate.
The Michigan Senate seat is currently open, meaning no incumbent is running.
The endorsement emphasizes a focus on practical results in government.
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Two small U.S. businesses have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from 60 countries. They argue the tariffs, meant to punish forced labor, exceed the president’s legal authority because they lack detailed country-specific evidence.
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The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. trade court in New York by two small businesses with support from a nonprofit legal group.
The new tariffs are 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.
These tariffs target countries alleged to not do enough to stop goods made with forced labor.
The lawsuit claims the tariffs require more specific findings about forced labor for legal approval.
The businesses say these tariffs are similar to previous tariffs President Trump imposed that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled illegal.
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the president authority to impose tariffs alone.
President Trump responded by imposing a temporary global tariff under a different law, but that was also ruled illegal by the U.S. trade court.
The new tariffs are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a law used before to fight unfair trade, but critics say Trump’s broad use is without precedent.
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President Donald Trump met with nuclear power company leaders to celebrate progress in building new nuclear reactors in the U.S. Four companies met a goal to have new reactors go critical by July 4, as part of a White House program to speed up nuclear energy growth. Trump also said he is not rushing to resolve the war with Iran before the upcoming elections.
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President Trump hosted nuclear power company executives in the Oval Office.
The meeting marked progress on a White House program to accelerate nuclear power growth.
Trump signed four actions creating a pilot program to build four new nuclear reactors.
All four companies reached the goal of having reactors go critical by July 4.
"Going critical" means a reactor starts a self-sustaining nuclear reaction.
Trump said the U.S. is leading in developing next-generation nuclear power.
He stated he is not hurrying to settle the war with Iran before midterm elections.
Trump mentioned he will not let rising gas prices or inflation affect his decision on the Iran conflict.
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President Donald Trump was asked by Fox News about the cyclospora outbreak affecting people in several states. He laughed and said it was the first time he was asked about it. The outbreak has sickened over 4,000 people and officials are still investigating.
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The cyclospora outbreak has infected at least 4,173 people, with 308 hospitalized.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading the investigation.
Many cases have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes severe stomach illness.
Symptoms of cyclospora infection can take weeks to appear after eating contaminated food.
The White House said it is managing the outbreak but President Trump did not comment publicly until questioned.
President Trump responded to the question with laughter and said he had not thought about the issue before.
Health officials continue to check if other foods besides lettuce may be involved in the outbreak.
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Morris Katz, a Democratic strategist, discussed why Graham Platner decided to quit the U.S. Senate race in Maine. Katz pointed to old Reddit posts by Platner that caused controversy and said these posts should have been a clear warning sign.
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Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
Morris Katz helped recruit Platner as the Democratic candidate.
Some old posts made by Platner on Reddit resurfaced, causing controversy.
Platner decided to drop out of the Senate race after these posts became public.
Katz said the Reddit posts should have been a “red line,” meaning a clear sign not to proceed.
Katz shared his thoughts during a podcast interview with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein.
The podcast episode was released on a Friday.
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President Donald Trump responded to questions about his announcement on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. He said no one announced the deal before him, despite changing the terms to include a new condition requiring Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.
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President Trump spoke to reporters about the Saudi nuclear deal.
He added a new condition to the deal that Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords.
The Abraham Accords are agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
The announcement came before the deal was fully finalized.
President Trump said he was the first to announce the deal publicly.
The nuclear deal concerns Saudi Arabia’s plans for nuclear energy.
CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi reported on the situation.
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