Rep. Haley Stevens is ahead of Abdul El-Sayed by about seven points in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. This information comes from a new poll conducted by Detroit News and WDIV-TV.
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The poll was done by Detroit News and WDIV-TV.
Haley Stevens has about 48.2% support from likely voters.
Abdul El-Sayed has about 41.4% support among likely voters.
The race is for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Peters.
Both candidates are running in the Democratic primary in Michigan.
The poll measures how many people would “definitely” or “probably” support each candidate.
The difference between the two candidates is roughly seven percentage points.
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Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, spoke emotionally during the Senate hearing for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. She said that when documents about Epstein were made public, it caused problems with her safety, privacy, job, and reputation.
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Dani Bensky is a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein.
She gave testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
The hearing was for the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Bensky described emotional impacts from the release of Epstein-related files.
She reported concerns about her personal safety and privacy after the files were made public.
She said she lost her job because of the information released.
Bensky also mentioned damage to her reputation due to the exposure.
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Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for attorney general continued into its second day with witness testimonies. Some important Republican senators have not yet decided if they will support his appointment.
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Todd Blanche is being considered for the role of attorney general.
The confirmation hearing entered its second day.
During the hearing, witnesses gave testimonies about Blanche.
Several key Republican senators have not made up their minds on his nomination.
The decision on his appointment is still pending as the hearing continues.
The coverage is provided by CBS News reporter Jake Rosen.
Senators’ opinions will influence whether Blanche gets the permanent job.
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President Joe Biden announced a new memoir titled Promise Me, America, scheduled for release on November 17, 2026. The book will reflect on his presidency, key decisions, and his belief in the future of the United States, while referencing the personal theme from his earlier memoir about his late son Beau Biden.
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The new memoir’s title, Promise Me, America, echoes Biden’s 2017 book Promise Me, Dad, which focused on his son Beau’s illness and death.
Promise Me, America will explore the major challenges Biden faced as president and why he made certain decisions.
The book will cover events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, the January 6 Capitol attack, the Afghanistan withdrawal, support for Ukraine, and relationships with NATO allies.
Biden will discuss his reasons for first running for reelection in 2024 and his later decision to end his campaign.
The memoir is set to publish two weeks after the 2026 midterm elections.
Biden has used “promise” themes in his major memoirs: Promises to Keep (2007), Promise Me, Dad (2017), and now Promise Me, America.
The title refers back to a conversation where Beau Biden asked his father to promise he would be all right despite the illness.
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John Harold Rogers, a former senior adviser at the Federal Reserve, was sentenced to 38 months in prison for lying to investigators about sharing sensitive information with Chinese spies. He was arrested last year on charges including conspiracy to commit economic espionage.
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John Harold Rogers worked as a senior adviser at the Federal Reserve.
He was sentenced to 38 months in federal prison.
Rogers lied to investigators about giving sensitive central bank information to Chinese spies.
He was arrested last year.
Charges against him included conspiracy to commit economic espionage, which means working secretly to steal economic secrets.
The Justice Department made the sentencing announcement.
The sensitive information related to central banking and financial matters.
The case involved concerns about national security and foreign spying.
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The New York Times asked a court to cancel subpoenas given to its journalists. These subpoenas came from the Justice Department about stories on security issues with a new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar. This request sets up a court battle between press freedom and the government’s power to make reporters reveal their sources.
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The New York Times filed a motion to quash subpoenas served on its journalists.
The subpoenas were issued by the U.S. Justice Department.
The subpoenas relate to reporting on security concerns about a new Air Force One plane.
The new Air Force One was gifted by Qatar.
David McCraw, a top lawyer at The Times, said the subpoenas were meant to punish the newspaper.
The case raises questions about the balance between press freedom and government authority.
The dispute will likely lead to a court fight over journalists’ rights to protect their sources.
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Gabriel Perez, who operates President Donald Trump's teleprompter, is under investigation for making over $100,000 betting on the content of Trump's speeches. Federal regulators from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are discussing a settlement with Perez after suspicious betting activity was reported by the prediction market Kalshi.
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Gabriel Perez has operated President Trump's teleprompter since 2016.
Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 by betting on Trump's speeches using insider knowledge.
Betting occurred on Kalshi’s "Mentions" market, where people bet on whether specific words or topics appear in public speeches.
Kalshi reported the suspicious bets to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Perez is cooperating with federal regulators and is currently in settlement talks.
The White House reminded staff not to use private information for betting after these incidents.
Perez has been involved in controlling and editing many of Trump's prepared speeches, including some with last-minute changes by the president.
President Trump often speaks off-script, making it harder to predict his exact words.
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Jay Clayton, chosen by President Donald Trump to be director of national intelligence, would not say who won the 2020 presidential election during his confirmation hearing. President Trump is expected to give a speech on Thursday night.
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Jay Clayton is President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence (DNI).
During his confirmation hearing, Clayton refused to say who won the 2020 presidential election.
The confirmation hearing is a process where nominees answer questions before being approved.
President Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime speech on Thursday night.
The refusal to answer questions about the election results was noted by CBS News.
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Daily smoking rates in Australia have dropped to a historic low of 5.6% in 2025, surpassing national targets. However, more smokers are turning to illegal tobacco, even as vaping use has leveled off and overall nicotine use is declining.
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Daily smoking among Australians aged 14 and over fell from 8.3% in 2022-23 to 5.6% in 2025.
The government aimed to reduce smoking to under 10% by 2025 and now targets 5% or less by 2030.
Over two-thirds of Australians 14+ have never smoked, a historic high.
34% of smokers reported recently using illicit tobacco, up from 16.7% in 2022-23.
About 22% bought branded illegal tobacco without health warnings; 1 in 6 smoke unbranded loose tobacco.
More than half of those buying illicit tobacco got it from tobacconists.
Overall nicotine use (from smoking, vaping, and cessation products) fell from 17.4% to 15.2%.
Experts say tackling illicit tobacco needs stronger law enforcement, not lower taxes on legal cigarettes.
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The article discusses that decisions about immigrants’ legal status should focus on what benefits the United States. It suggests that legalization can be flexible and does not have to be an all-or-nothing choice.
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The article focuses on how immigrant legal status decisions should serve U.S. interests.
It argues that legalization does not need to be absolute or complete for all immigrants.
The author encourages looking at immigration in a practical way that benefits the country.
The article implies that immigration policies should align with America’s needs.
It does not support mixing immigration policy with political opinions.
The discussion centers on the legal status of immigrants already in the U.S.
The article calls for clear priorities in immigration policy focused on national benefit.
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Wildfire smoke is covering some areas of the U.S. this week, causing the air to look hazy and smell smoky. Many people want to stop their homes and cars from smelling like smoke.
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Wildfires are creating smoke that is affecting parts of the United States.
The smoke causes the air to become hazy and carry a smoky smell.
Smoke smells can get inside homes and cars.
There are features or methods people can try to reduce smoke smells indoors.
Keeping smoke smells out helps improve comfort and air quality in living spaces.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after a fall on June 14 and has been recovering at a rehabilitation center. His health issues and absence raise questions about Senate votes and what would happen if he cannot finish his term, especially since Republicans have only a slim majority.
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Mitch McConnell, 84, suffered a fall on June 14 and was briefly unconscious.
He has also had pneumonia recently and long-term health challenges from polio as a child.
McConnell has been hospitalized multiple times in recent years, including for flu symptoms and injuries from falls.
He has appeared frail on Capitol Hill and uses a wheelchair sometimes.
McConnell’s Senate term ends in January, and he is not running for re-election in November.
The Republican Party holds a narrow majority in the Senate; McConnell’s absence reduces their voting power.
McConnell’s absence helped Democrats pass a resolution against President Trump’s war on Iran.
If McConnell cannot finish his term, the process to replace him would be important for maintaining Senate control.
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More than 110 Democratic members of Congress, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, have asked the Department of Homeland Security to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. The center, which holds immigrant families with children, has faced criticism for poor conditions, such as bad food, inadequate medical care, and constant lighting.
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The Dilley center is the only family immigration detention facility in the U.S.
It was closed during the Biden administration but reopened last year under President Trump’s immigration policies.
Democrats describe the center as a "trailer prison" that detains families with children who have not committed any crimes.
Reports accuse the facility of having food contaminated with worms and mold and water that makes detainees sick.
Families describe lights staying on all night and a lack of proper education and medical care, causing depression and suicidal thoughts among children.
A specific case mentioned involved a boy with appendicitis who was not taken to the hospital quickly enough.
The Department of Homeland Security disputes these allegations, saying detainees receive timely and appropriate medical care.
Immigrant advocates and lawmakers have raised concerns about conditions at the center for several years.
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Smoke from many wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is spreading across the US, causing poor air quality in over 20 states. Officials have issued air quality alerts and advised people to stay indoors or limit outdoor activities due to unhealthy and hazardous smoke conditions.
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More than 180 wildfires are burning in northern Ontario, Canada.
Smoke from these fires has lowered air quality in over 20 US states, including New York, Michigan, and Illinois.
Detroit currently has the worst air quality in the world, followed by Toronto and Minneapolis.
Air quality levels range from "unhealthy" to "hazardous" in affected areas.
New York City extended its heat emergency plan and opened cooling centers to protect residents.
Over 100,000 N95 masks are being distributed in New York to help reduce smoke inhalation risks.
Officials recommend staying indoors, reducing outdoor activities, and using air conditioning.
Rain is expected to help improve air quality later this week.
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President Donald Trump plans to give a national speech about elections and voting machines. He is expected to repeat claims about election problems that have not been proven, especially related to the 2020 election he lost to Joe Biden.
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President Trump will speak on Thursday night about elections and voting machines.
He has previously made claims of unfair losses in elections, especially in 2020.
The 2020 election claims have been widely debunked and lack proof.
Trump mentioned he will share "really, really big news" during the speech.
He said the country needs to "shape up" and stressed the importance of free and fair elections.
The speech is set for 9 p.m. but details remain vague.
This address shows Trump focusing on old election grievances during his second term.
His approach marks a break from usual presidential speech topics by highlighting controversial election theories.
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New GPS information from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources shows the path of the boat that Nolan Wells was on before he disappeared. Nolan Wells, a teenage boy from Mississippi, was found dead after a July 4th boat trip to Horn Island with friends. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances around his death.
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Nolan Wells is a teenager from Mississippi.
He went missing during a boat trip on July 4th to Horn Island.
Friends were on the boat with him.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources provided new GPS data tracking the boat’s movements.
Nolan Wells was later found dead.
The investigation is ongoing to determine what happened.
CBS News is reporting updates on the investigation.
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A new poll shows that 52 percent of voters in Pennsylvania want Senator John Fetterman to leave the Democratic Party. Fetterman’s approval rating is 48 percent, but many voters would prefer if he joined the Republican Party instead.
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52 percent of Pennsylvania voters want Senator John Fetterman to leave the Democratic Party.
Senator Fetterman has a 48 percent approval rating according to Quinnipiac University.
There is speculation that Republicans have been trying to recruit Fetterman.
Fetterman is known as a centrist Democrat.
57 percent of a subgroup of voters want Fetterman to change parties (specific subgroup details were not included).
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A study found that private schools in England have 41% more tree shade than state schools, helping cool outdoor areas during hot weather. Schools in poorer areas have much less tree cover, making classrooms hotter during heatwaves.
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Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools.
Schools with many students eligible for free meals have 29% less tree cover than wealthier schools.
Tree cover helps reduce temperatures by 12°C to 18°C through shade and cooling effects.
Schools in rural areas have more trees than those in cities, but poorer rural schools still have less tree cover.
Some schools have lost mature trees, despite the cooling benefits they provide.
Cities like Blackpool, Bradford, and Luton have schools with very low tree cover, while wealthier areas like Wokingham and Richmond have more trees around schools.
During recent heatwaves, teachers used methods like wet towels and water trays to help students stay cool indoors.
The study used government data and mapping to analyze tree cover within 100 meters of school locations.
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