A recent Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll shows Vice President JD Vance has a slightly better net favorability rating than Vice President Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The poll highlights Vance's strong support among Republicans and a less negative view from independents compared to other national political figures.
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JD Vance’s net favorability rating is -3 percent (40% favorable, 43% unfavorable).
Kamala Harris’s net favorability rating is -7 percent (41% favorable, 48% unfavorable).
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s net favorability rating is -6 percent (30% favorable, 36% unfavorable).
Vance is seen as a potential leading Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential race.
Favorability ratings are highly divided by party, with Republicans favoring Vance, and Democrats favoring Harris and Ocasio-Cortez.
President Donald Trump’s net favorability is -13 percent (40% favorable, 53% unfavorable), showing continued polarization.
The poll surveyed 1,776 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3 percentage points.
Among other political figures, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marco Rubio have slightly positive net favorability ratings (+1%).
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Senator Chuck Grassley, who leads the Judiciary Committee, questioned Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, about problems handling files related to Jeffrey Epstein. These files were released when Blanche worked at the Department of Justice during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Senator Chuck Grassley is a Republican from Iowa and chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Todd Blanche served as acting attorney general.
Blanche oversaw the release of files connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
There were concerns about how these Epstein files were handled and released.
The events occurred during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Senator Grassley questioned Blanche about his role in the alleged mishandling.
The matter is part of an ongoing investigation or review related to Epstein case documents.
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Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, raised $20 million in the second quarter of the year. He now has $42 million in cash as he campaigns to keep his Senate seat against Republican Mike Collins in the upcoming election.
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Jon Ossoff is a Democratic senator from Georgia.
He is seen as the most vulnerable Democratic senator this election cycle.
Ossoff raised $20 million between April and June (second quarter).
His campaign has $42 million in cash available for spending.
He is running against Republican Representative Mike Collins.
The election to keep his Senate seat will happen this fall.
Fundraising is an important part of his effort to stay in the Senate.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will not start a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund from a settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. The settlement has not been changed in court, and some senators questioned how the agreement is being handled.
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The settlement called for a $1.8 billion fund to pay victims of alleged government "weaponization."
The fund was part of a deal granting immunity to President Trump, his two oldest sons, and related companies from future tax claims.
Acting Attorney General Blanche told the Senate Judiciary Committee the fund is "dead" and no money has been moved.
A federal judge criticized the Justice Department and sanctioned a Trump attorney for pursuing the lawsuit improperly.
Senators from both parties expressed concerns about how the settlement and fund are being handled.
The settlement agreement says changes must be agreed on in writing by all parties.
No formal changes have been filed in court by either side yet.
Blanche said the settlement could be enforced in court and that President Trump’s team might try to enforce it, but the Justice Department will not start the fund.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Senator Mitch McConnell for not attending Congress. She questioned the legality of his absence and said she found it surprising.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic representative from New York.
Mitch McConnell is a Republican senator from Kentucky.
McConnell has been absent from congressional sessions.
Ocasio-Cortez expressed surprise and concern about this absence.
She questioned whether his absence is legal.
The remarks were made publicly on a recent Tuesday.
This issue reflects tensions between some members of Congress.
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Senior Home Share provides a new approach to senior care by designing small homes where a few older adults live together with 24-hour caregiver support. The focus is on respecting each person’s history and daily routines to give them dignity and purpose, especially for those with dementia.
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About 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are expected to have Alzheimer’s dementia in 2025.
By 2034, there will be an estimated 9.7 million job openings in direct care for seniors.
Senior Home Share creates small shared homes with constant caregiver support.
Caregivers focus on personal routines and identities instead of just schedules and medical tasks.
Residents participate in activities that reflect their past roles and interests, like cooking or daily rituals.
Consistent caregivers help build trust and a family-like atmosphere for residents.
One resident in hospice lived four extra years after receiving personal attention and companionship.
The approach aims to meet emotional, spiritual, and social needs along with physical care.
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Senator John Cornyn from Texas has not yet decided whether to support Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Attorney General. During a hearing, Cornyn questioned Blanche about a disputed fund used by President Donald Trump’s administration linked to preventing misuse of government power.
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Senator John Cornyn is from Texas and belongs to the Republican Party.
Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General nominated to lead the Department of Justice.
Cornyn has concerns about the nomination but has not made a final decision.
Cornyn questioned Blanche about an “anti-weaponization” fund used by the Trump administration.
The fund is controversial because it relates to efforts to stop the misuse of government agencies for political purposes.
The hearing took place on a Wednesday as part of the confirmation process.
The Department of Justice is the U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing laws.
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Todd Blanche gave his opening statement at a Senate hearing where he is being considered to become the permanent Attorney General in President Donald Trump’s administration. In his statement, he highlighted the successes of the Trump administration.
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Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
He attended a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
The hearing is for his confirmation as permanent Attorney General.
He discussed achievements during President Trump’s time in office.
The hearing was covered by CBS News.
The purpose is to review his qualifications for the job.
The role relates to leading the United States Department of Justice.
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President Donald Trump gave his full support to Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder, who is running for governor of Minnesota. Trump described Lindell as a hardworking patriot and endorsed him to replace the current governor.
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President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota governor’s race.
Mike Lindell is the founder of the MyPillow company.
Trump called Lindell one of America’s hardest-working patriots.
Lindell is running to become the governor of Minnesota.
Trump criticized the current Minnesota governor as incompetent.
The endorsement came on a Wednesday morning.
Lindell is nicknamed the “Pillow Man.”
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that cyclosporiasis, an illness causing severe diarrhea, is a problem the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should handle, not the Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also reminded people to wash leafy greens and vegetables before eating them.
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Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness that can cause explosive diarrhea.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke at the Hill Nation Summit.
She stated that the FDA is responsible for dealing with cyclosporiasis, not the USDA.
Rollins encouraged people to wash leafy greens and vegetables before use.
The topic was discussed during the second annual Hill Nation Summit.
The USDA Secretary distinguished the roles of the FDA and USDA in food safety issues.
The statement highlights the responsibility of different government agencies in managing food-related illnesses.
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A man was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a traffic stop in Biddeford, Maine. Following this incident, ICE announced changes to its policies that could affect the 2026 midterm elections.
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The shooting happened during a traffic stop near the man’s home in Biddeford, Maine.
An ICE agent was involved in the fatal shooting.
ICE responded to the incident by changing some of its policies.
These policy changes may influence the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
CBS News reporter Fin Gomez covered the story.
The incident and policy response were reported by CBS News.
Details about the specific policy changes were not provided in the summary.
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President Donald Trump encouraged ICE agents to keep using traffic stops as part of their immigration enforcement, despite a temporary pause following two deadly shootings. The pause aims to review the safety and tactics of ICE officers after the shootings of two undocumented men during separate traffic stops.
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ICE temporarily paused most traffic stops after two men were fatally shot during enforcement actions.
President Trump posted on social media praising ICE officers and urged them to continue using traffic stops.
The two shootings involved a 25-year-old Colombian in Maine and a 52-year-old Mexican in Texas.
Officials say the men tried to use their vehicles as weapons, but no public evidence has confirmed this.
Neither of the men was the original target of the immigration operations.
Investigations are ongoing by the FBI and local authorities; officers were not wearing body cameras.
The shootings have caused protests and raised concerns about ICE’s use of force and training.
Since January 2025, at least 10 people have died in immigration enforcement actions under President Trump’s campaign.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin did not say if immigration agents will stop traffic stops after President Trump urged them to keep doing them. Mullin criticized Democrats for actions he says make it harder for ICE to enforce immigration laws.
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President Donald Trump called for ICE to continue traffic stops.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin did not confirm if these stops will stop or continue.
Mullin criticized Democrats for helping people avoid ICE enforcement.
The article focuses on U.S. immigration enforcement policies.
ICE stands for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which handles immigration law enforcement.
Traffic stops are used by ICE to find and deport migrants without legal permission to stay in the U.S.
The debate centers on how strictly immigration laws should be enforced.
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A man named Stewart Irwin was found guilty of manslaughter after his 74-year-old mother, Veronica, was left dying on the bathroom floor of their home for two weeks. Paramedics found her in poor condition with serious injuries, and she later died in the hospital.
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Stewart Irwin, 56, was convicted of manslaughter at Carlisle Crown Court.
Veronica Irwin, 74, was found unconscious, malnourished, and with severe injuries including pressure ulcers and maggot infestation.
She had fallen in the bathroom and lay there for about two weeks without medical help.
Irwin called emergency services only after noticing his mother’s skin turning blue and her becoming unresponsive.
During those two weeks, Irwin made several visits to buy alcohol and withdrew money from his mother’s bank account.
Paramedics initially thought Veronica was dead but found she was alive and took her to the hospital where she later died.
Irwin did not testify at the trial but told a psychologist he had tried to help, and the psychologist found he was mentally capable of making decisions.
Sentencing is scheduled for September 11.
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the first immigrant who was once undocumented to join Congress, spoke at the Hill Nation Summit in Washington. He called for ending the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, citing concerns about its actions across the country.
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat represents New York.
He is the first immigrant without legal status to enter Congress.
Espaillat spoke at the Hill Nation Summit event in Washington, D.C.
He called for dismantling ICE, the agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
Espaillat mentioned problems with ICE happening nationwide, not just in one city.
The interview was with NewsNation’s Libbey Dean.
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The United States is debating whether to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST) or permanent Standard Time. The Sunshine Protection Act aims for permanent DST, which would keep evenings lighter but result in darker winter mornings. Many health experts prefer permanent Standard Time because it aligns better with natural body clocks and may improve sleep and safety.
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The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House and would make Daylight Saving Time permanent starting December 1 if approved.
Daylight Saving Time moves clocks forward one hour, causing later sunsets and darker mornings in winter.
Permanent DST supporters say more evening daylight encourages outdoor activities and boosts business.
Critics say permanent DST causes very late winter sunrises, sometimes after 8 or 9 a.m., which may harm health and safety.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and many researchers support permanent Standard Time because it fits human circadian rhythms better.
Permanent Standard Time keeps sunrises and sunsets closer to natural periods, especially in winter.
Early morning light exposure under Standard Time may improve sleep quality, health, and alertness.
The debate centers on balancing economic and social benefits of later light with biological and safety concerns.
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The United States is considering making daylight saving time permanent, meaning clocks would not change twice a year. This change would affect how much daylight people get during different times of the day depending on the state.
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The U.S. may stop changing clocks for daylight saving time twice a year.
Permanent daylight saving time means staying on the time schedule that adds an extra hour of evening daylight.
Different states might experience changes in how much daylight they see in the morning and evening.
The change aims to provide more consistent daylight hours year-round.
This proposal is moving forward but has not yet become law.
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The Trump administration has told ICE officers to stop most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings by ICE officers happened within a week. One shooting occurred in Maine, where a Colombian driver was killed, and the other was in Houston.
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ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. federal agency.
Two ICE officers shot and killed drivers within one week.
The second shooting happened in Maine and involved a Colombian driver.
The first shooting took place in Houston a week earlier.
Because of these incidents, ICE was ordered to suspend most traffic stops.
The decision came from officials working under President Trump.
The suspension aims to reduce further deadly encounters during vehicle stops.
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President Donald Trump said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should keep using traffic stops despite a recent order to pause them. The suspension came after two deadly shootings involving ICE officers and motorists in Maine and Texas.
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President Trump supports ICE continuing vehicle stops to catch criminals.
ICE was ordered to suspend most traffic stops after two fatal shootings by ICE officers.
One deadly shooting happened in Maine involving a Colombian driver.
Another shooting occurred in Texas the previous week involving a motorist.
A third man died in Florida after being hit by a tractor trailer while running from immigration officers.
The suspension still allows stops during criminal warrants or with other agencies.
There have been at least 10 deaths linked to encounters with immigration agents since Trump's immigration crackdown began.
Some U.S. senators have asked the Department of Homeland Security to stop non-urgent traffic stops due to safety concerns.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, removing the twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its future is uncertain due to mixed opinions among senators.
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The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with strong support.
The Senate has not yet decided if it will vote on the bill.
Some senators oppose the bill due to concerns about allowing states to choose their time zones.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has voted against making daylight saving time permanent.
President Donald Trump supports the bill and said he would sign it into law.
Daylight saving time currently shifts clocks forward one hour to add more evening daylight.
Daylight saving time was first used in 1918 to conserve fuel during World War I.
Critics say permanent daylight saving time could hurt farmers and early commuters.
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