Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told Congress that inflation will soon end. The CDC reported nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis across the country. New York has stopped new large data center projects for now.
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh spoke to the House Financial Services Committee.
He said inflation will be "a thing of the past."
The CDC has confirmed or suspected almost 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide.
Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite.
New York is the first state to pause building large data centers.
This pause is called a moratorium.
The halt applies to new big data center construction projects.
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Inflation in the United States slowed down more than expected in June. However, many Americans still face difficulties due to high prices, and questions remain about when everyday costs will become easier for consumers.
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Inflation growth was lower than predicted in June.
President Donald Trump has prioritized reducing prices in his economic plans.
Households have been struggling with high inflation for several months.
The report reflects ongoing concern about the cost of living.
There is political pressure on President Trump to address these economic challenges.
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President Donald Trump praised acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for a significant drop in violent crime and murders during Blanche’s leadership at the Department of Justice. Preliminary FBI data shows violent crime fell by 9.3% from 2024 to 2025, but final crime reports for 2025 are not yet available.
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President Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice after Pam Bondi resigned.
Blanche must be confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, where some Republicans may not support him.
Trump claims murders are at their lowest level since 1900 and violent crime arrests have doubled under Blanche.
Preliminary FBI data shows violent crime dropped 9.3% and property crime dropped 12.4% from 2024 to 2025.
Official FBI crime data for 2025 has not been fully released and may still change.
Experts say the economy and local policies play a major role in crime trends, more so than federal actions.
The crime decrease started before Blanche’s leadership and before President Trump’s current term.
Trump linked lower crime rates to tougher law enforcement policies and criticized previous Democratic policies.
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke to Congress about the need for more money to improve security at the Supreme Court. This hearing is the first time that Supreme Court justices have appeared before Congress since 2019.
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Justices Kagan and Barrett testified before a Congressional committee.
They discussed increasing funding for Supreme Court security.
The discussion came after threats against the Court.
This is the first appearance of Supreme Court justices before Congress in about five years.
The hearing was reported by Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins.
The goal is to enhance safety at the nation’s highest court.
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The Election Assistance Commission is a federal agency that helps states and local areas prepare for elections, including registering voters and keeping voting machines working. This year, the agency is not functioning well, and Thomas Hicks, who served on the commission, discussed challenges related to President Donald Trump's efforts to influence voting control.
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The Election Assistance Commission supports election preparation in states and local areas.
Tasks include voter registration and maintaining voting equipment.
Election preparations often take months or even years.
In the current election year, the commission is almost not working.
Thomas Hicks was a member of the Election Assistance Commission.
The discussion includes how President Trump has tried to affect control over voting.
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Parts of Texas are expected to receive over 20 inches of rain soon. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has changed how it operates after recent deadly shootings.
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More than 20 inches of rain are forecasted for some areas in Texas.
The heavy rain could lead to flooding and other weather problems.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) changed its tactics.
The changes in ICE's approach come after deadly shooting incidents involving the agency.
CBS Evening News reported on both the weather forecast and ICE’s changes.
The information was shared on July 14 during CBS Evening News.
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Michigan is facing an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a disease that causes severe diarrhea, with over 3,300 cases and 44 hospitalizations. Taco Bell has temporarily removed some ingredients from certain restaurants in Michigan as a precaution to help stop the spread.
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There are 3,300 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan.
Forty-four people have been hospitalized due to this illness.
Cyclosporiasis causes severe diarrhea.
Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed some ingredients at select Michigan locations.
The removal of ingredients is a precaution to prevent further spread of the disease.
Health officials are investigating the cause of the outbreak.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder has reported on the situation.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled for a Senate hearing to confirm his permanent role. He has been involved in several important and debated actions, such as investigations and the release of the Epstein files.
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Todd Blanche currently serves as Acting Attorney General.
He will have a Senate hearing to decide if he will become the permanent Attorney General.
Blanche has taken part in high-profile investigations and legal indictments.
He played a role in releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
His career path to the top law enforcement role is considered unusual.
A Justice correspondent, Ali Rogin, reports on his background and career.
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Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared together before Congress to request a higher budget for the Supreme Court. They said the extra money is needed to improve security because threats against the justices and their families have increased.
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Two Supreme Court justices, Kagan and Barrett, testified in front of Congress together.
They asked for more funding to increase security measures.
The request comes because threats targeting the justices and their families have grown.
Both justices were appointed by presidents from different political parties.
It is unusual for two Supreme Court justices to testify jointly before Congress.
The focus of their testimony was on safety and protection rather than any legal issue.
The Supreme Court's current budget may not fully cover the rising security needs.
Lawmakers are considering the request as part of the Court’s funding approval process.
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A 28-year-old Mexican man died after being hit by a tractor-trailer while running away from a group of U.S. immigration agents in Florida. This was the third death connected to federal immigration enforcement encounters in about a week.
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The man was one of four people who fled from ICE and Homeland Security agents at a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida.
He ran across a busy road and was struck by a tractor-trailer, dying at the scene.
The truck driver stopped and tried to help after the accident.
This event is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the man was a Mexican national.
Similar recent incidents include fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Texas and Maine.
A Florida state representative called for ICE to be abolished after the incident.
Authorities have not released more details and are expected to provide updates.
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Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan appeared before Congress to discuss the court’s budget for next year. They asked for about $14 million more, mainly to improve security. The hearings gave lawmakers a chance to ask questions about the court’s expenses and needs.
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Justices Barrett and Kagan testified on Capitol Hill.
The main topic was the Supreme Court’s budget request for the next year.
The request includes about a $14 million increase.
Most of the extra money is for security improvements.
Lawmakers had the opportunity to ask questions during the hearings.
This kind of testimony from sitting justices is rare.
The budget affects how the Supreme Court operates and protects itself.
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Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, expressed concern about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s involvement in creating a deal to protect President Trump and his family from IRS audits for several years. The deal involves the IRS, the Justice Department, and President Trump.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Cornyn is worried about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s role in the IRS settlement deal.
The deal is between President Trump, the IRS, and the Justice Department.
The agreement would prevent IRS audits of President Trump and his family for an extended period.
Cornyn’s concerns suggest potential issues with the fairness or legality of the arrangement.
Todd Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General.
The settlement relates to tax audits, which are reviews of financial records by the IRS.
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A deputy US marshal, Drew Hanson, was killed during an operation to arrest a man in Louisiana who missed his sexual battery trial. The suspect, Clarence Frazier Jr., shot Hanson and was later arrested after a standoff.
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Deputy US marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Hanson was part of a team arresting Clarence Frazier Jr., who missed his sexual battery trial.
Authorities had a search warrant for Frazier’s home and tried to arrest him there.
Frazier barricaded himself in his bedroom and opened fire on officers.
Hanson was mortally wounded during the shooting.
Frazier was arrested after a standoff and taken to the hospital with injuries.
Frazier faces murder charges and could receive life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Hanson is one of over 200 US marshals who have died in the line of duty since 1794.
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The Trump administration has stopped Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from returning to the US during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. People who have been in the DRC must first spend 21 days in a third country before they can fly back to the US.
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The US placed Americans in or recently from the DRC on a "do-not-board" list, preventing their immediate travel home.
The restriction comes amid an Ebola outbreak that is spreading faster than response efforts can control.
Travelers must stay 21 days in a different country before returning to the United States.
About two dozen Americans were blocked from boarding flights home after the rule was announced.
It is unclear if US government workers in the DRC, such as CDC employees, are also affected.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with body fluids of sick or recently deceased people, not through casual contact.
The CDC states that "do-not-board" lists are meant for people known or suspected to have contagious diseases, not everyone from outbreak countries.
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak is out of control and lacks sufficient funding, partially due to the US withdrawing its membership.
As of July 14, nearly 2,000 Ebola cases and over 700 deaths have been reported in the DRC.
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Federal investigators have given Minnesota officials evidence about deadly shootings involving ICE that happened in January. The Minnesota authorities had been asking for this information for several months.
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The evidence relates to shootings involving ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Minnesota.
The shootings occurred in January.
Minnesota officials requested this evidence for months before receiving it.
Federal investigators were responsible for turning over the evidence.
Hennepin County attorney Mary Moriarty discussed the situation on a news program.
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Nine people in the United States have died in shootings involving immigration officers over the past 18 months. Two recent deaths occurred in Texas and Maine, leading to ongoing investigations and increased attention on the actions of immigration enforcement officials.
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Nine people were killed by immigration officers in the U.S. during the last 18 months.
Two of these fatal shootings happened recently, one in Texas and one in Maine.
The cases have raised questions about the conduct and oversight of immigration officers.
Investigations are currently underway to examine these shootings.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is involved in investigating two ICE-related deaths in Minnesota.
CBS News reporters Lilia Luciano and Ed O’Keefe covered the story.
The focus is on the scrutiny of ICE’s use of force during these incidents.
Coverage and updates are available through CBS News platforms.
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Two deadly shootings by immigration agents happened within one week, raising concerns about how the agency works under Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Some Democratic lawmakers say new rules pushing for more arrests may be causing more violence.
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Two people were fatally shot by immigration agents in one week.
The incidents have led to more attention on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin oversees these agents.
Democratic lawmakers claim new arrest quotas might increase violence.
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus spoke strongly against ICE in a press conference.
Critics say ICE is targeting Latino communities too aggressively.
The debate focuses on how immigration enforcement is conducted and its impact on affected communities.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill that would sanction Russian energy exports and countries trading with Russia. The bill was led by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Richard Blumenthal and has White House support; it aims to increase pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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The bill targets Russian energy exports, including oil and natural gas.
It proposes tariffs up to 100% on the top five importers of Russian crude oil and natural gas.
Countries like France and Japan are exempted as they reduce their Russian imports.
China, the largest importer of Russian energy, would face a 100% tariff under this bill.
The bill would also penalize countries trading with Russia on defense items, potentially including Iran.
President Donald Trump has expressed support for the bill and a possible inclusion of Iran and Hezbollah.
The legislation was delayed for over a year but reached agreement after talks involving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Senator Blumenthal called passing the bill a tribute to the late Senator Graham, who helped negotiate it over two years.
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Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old man from Colombia, was killed by ICE agents during an immigration operation in Biddeford, Maine. Officials reported that Guerrero was not the intended target of the shooting.
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The incident happened in Biddeford, Maine.
Joan Sebastian Guerrero was 26 years old and from Colombia.
He was fatally shot during an immigration enforcement operation by ICE agents.
Authorities said Guerrero was not the intended person they were trying to detain or arrest.
The shooting occurred during an operation focused on immigration enforcement.
Local media identified Guerrero as the man who died in the shooting.
No further details about the intended target or circumstances of the shooting were provided.
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Todd Blanche is having a confirmation hearing to become the official attorney general. He has worked as acting attorney general since April and needs full support from Republican lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee to be approved.
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Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing began at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 15.
He has served as the acting attorney general since April.
Some key Republican senators have not yet decided whether to support his nomination.
Blanche must get all Republican votes on the Senate Judiciary Committee to move forward.
His hearing will focus on the Justice Department’s investigations related to President Donald Trump’s opponents.
The committee will also consider the handling of a lawsuit settlement involving the IRS and a case about Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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