A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives may be voted on soon that would make standard time permanent across most of the country. Another bill proposes keeping daylight saving time all year instead. Some states could have exceptions to either rule.
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One House bill aims to end changing clocks twice a year by making standard time permanent.
Another bill suggests keeping daylight saving time year-round.
Both bills address the current practice of switching between standard and daylight saving time.
Some states might be allowed to choose different time settings than the national rule.
The decision would affect how Americans set their clocks in the future.
Lawmakers are considering health and energy impacts when choosing which time to keep.
The debate reflects differing opinions on the benefits of standard time versus daylight saving time.
The vote on the bill(s) is expected to happen soon.
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President Donald Trump said he suggested Darline Graham, Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, as the temporary senator for South Carolina. He made this recommendation during a talk with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
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President Trump recommended Darline Graham for interim South Carolina senator.
Darline Graham is the sister of Senator Lindsey Graham.
The recommendation was made to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
The role is for an interim or temporary senator from South Carolina.
This suggestion was shared publicly by President Trump on Monday.
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President Donald Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the late senator’s death. The appointee would serve until January, when a new senator will be elected in a special election on August 11.
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President Trump suggested Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as interim senator.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will announce the appointment to fill the vacancy.
The appointment would last until January, when the current Senate term ends.
Lindsey Graham, who died recently, had no children and was close to his sister, having adopted her after their parents passed away.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina supports Nordone as a good temporary replacement.
A special election to choose a new senator for the remaining term will be held on August 11.
Lindsey Graham was seeking reelection before his death.
Governor McMaster planned a news conference to honor Graham and announce the appointment.
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More than 92,000 people living in U.S. cities received over $2.6 billion in farm subsidies from 2020 to 2025. A bill from President Donald Trump's current term increased the rules so more people linked to farms, even if they don't live or work on one, can get these payments.
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found many urban residents getting farm subsidies meant for farmers.
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act widened rules, making it easier to get farm payments without living or working on a farm.
The bill also raised payment limits, allowing recipients to receive more money.
Farms organized as S corporations or LLCs allow more people involved to qualify for subsidies.
The number of urban subsidy recipients rose by 13,000 in 2025 compared to before.
Dallas-Fort Worth had the most urban subsidy recipients, with over 7,100 people getting $107 million.
Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Houston also had many recipients.
People in some Texas and California metro areas received especially large total payments, such as Amarillo, Fresno, and Visalia.
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President Donald Trump recommended that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appoint Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as an interim U.S. senator. Lindsey Graham died at age 71, leaving a Senate vacancy that McMaster can fill before a special election.
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President Trump publicly endorsed Darline Graham Nordone for the interim Senate seat from South Carolina.
Governor Henry McMaster has the power to appoint an interim senator but has not announced a decision.
Lindsey Graham, who died recently, was a longtime senator from South Carolina and had a close bond with his sister Darline.
Darline Graham Nordone is Lindsey Graham’s younger sister and was raised partly under his care after their parents died.
Lindsey Graham never married or had children, partly due to dedicating much of his life to raising his sister.
Nordone has worked helping people with disabilities find jobs and has been active in her brother’s political life.
The official medical examiner reported Lindsey Graham’s death may have been caused by a heart-related condition called aortic dissection.
Lindsey Graham’s Senate vacancy will be filled temporarily by an appointment until a special election is held in South Carolina.
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Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina died at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection, a serious heart condition. CBS News reviewed some of his important achievements during his time in office.
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Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
He died at age 71 on a Saturday.
The medical examiner said the cause was an aortic dissection, a condition affecting the heart's main artery.
CBS News reported on his key accomplishments in politics.
Tributes are being given to honor his work and legacy.
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This week's "Beg-Knows America" features three stories about people helping others in the United States. A woman in Seattle created a box with pep talks, a young person in New York cleans city sidewalks, and a veteran uses a drone to help return lost pets to their owners.
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A Seattle woman made a "pep talk box" to share encouraging messages.
A Gen Z individual in New York City cleans sidewalks regularly.
A military veteran uses a drone to find lost pets and reunite them with their families.
These stories were shared by CBS News contributor David Begnaud.
The segment is part of the CBS News show "Beg-Knows America."
The goal is to highlight acts of kindness and community help.
The stories focus on everyday people making positive changes in their communities.
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Rep. Ronny Jackson, a Republican from Texas and former White House doctor, announced he wants to become the top GOP member on the House Armed Services Committee next year. He currently leads the committee’s Intelligence and Special Operations subcommittee and is competing against others for the position.
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Ronny Jackson is a Republican congressman from Texas.
He used to be the White House physician.
Jackson is a retired Navy officer.
He chairs the Intelligence and Special Operations subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee.
Jackson supports President Donald Trump.
He announced his run for the top Republican spot on the full House Armed Services Committee.
The position is open for next year and has multiple candidates competing.
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Federal immigration officers were involved in a shooting in Biddeford, Maine, where at least one person was killed. State police and other authorities are investigating the incident, and more details are expected.
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The shooting happened on July 13, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine.
Federal immigration authorities, specifically ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), were involved.
At least one person died as a result of the shooting.
Maine Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Representative Chellie Pingree confirmed the involvement of ICE and the fatality.
State Police and the Department of Public Safety are on the scene gathering information.
The FBI is also likely to investigate the incident.
Officials and lawmakers are working to obtain and share more information as it becomes available.
The story is ongoing, and updates are expected.
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A person was killed in a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine. This incident happened days after another fatal shooting involving ICE agents in Texas, raising concerns and prompting investigations.
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The shooting occurred on a Monday in Biddeford, Maine, a city near Portland.
Maine state house speaker Ryan Fecteau confirmed ICE involvement and said state police and the FBI are investigating.
Local law enforcement closed roads and worked alongside FBI officials at the crime scene.
ICE and Department of Homeland Security officials have not yet commented on the Maine shooting.
Six days prior, an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston during a traffic stop.
Witnesses said Salgado did not threaten officers, though ICE claimed the agent acted in self-defense.
DHS stated Salgado was not the intended target; agents tried to stop his vehicle because someone inside resembled a target.
Since President Donald Trump’s second term began in early 2025, there have been 10 fatal shootings by federal immigration officers.
Previous shootings involving ICE include U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis earlier this year.
These incidents have led to protests against immigration enforcement actions.
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President Donald Trump’s business activities reportedly earned him about $6 million each day. This amount is 15 times his official annual salary of $400,000.
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President Trump earns $400,000 per year as the official presidential salary.
His business deals bring in around $6 million every day.
The daily business income is 15 times greater than his yearly salary.
The report focuses on the financial disclosures made by President Trump.
The information highlights the scale of his private earnings alongside his role as president.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to clarify the bank’s interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. New documents suggest Dimon may have lobbied UK officials influenced by Epstein’s advice, though Dimon denies knowing Epstein or taking any guidance from him.
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Senator Warren, a top Democrat on the Senate banking committee, wrote to Jamie Dimon seeking information about any contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein was a convicted child sex offender who was arrested in 2019 and died in 2019.
New emails from 2009 show Epstein asking a former UK minister if Dimon should lobby against a tax on banker bonuses.
The UK minister responded that Dimon should “mildly threaten” the chancellor, which Dimon reportedly did by warning about JP Morgan’s investments.
Jamie Dimon says he never met Epstein and did not know about him until Epstein’s arrest in 2019.
JP Morgan ended its business relationship with Epstein in 2013, before Epstein’s federal sex trafficking arrest.
A former JP Morgan executive claimed to discuss Epstein-related issues with Dimon, but JP Morgan denies this and has sued the executive.
JP Morgan regrets any past dealings with Epstein and said it would not have continued business with him if it had known about ongoing crimes.
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President Donald Trump said that Senator Lindsey Graham withdrew his criticism about the events of January 6 around 40 minutes after the attack on the U.S. Capitol. President Trump made these remarks during a call to the TV show "Fox & Friends" while reflecting on Senator Graham, who passed away from an aortic dissection on Saturday night.
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President Donald Trump spoke about Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday.
Trump said Graham retracted his criticism of the January 6 attack about 40 minutes after it happened.
The January 6 event refers to the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building.
President Trump called into the show "Fox & Friends" to share his thoughts.
Lindsey Graham died Saturday night from an aortic dissection, which is a serious condition involving a tear in the body's main artery.
Trump also mentioned playing golf with Senator Graham in his remarks.
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Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested for a mass shooting that killed five family members and injured two others in East St. Louis, Illinois. The shooting happened at three different places, and at least one suspect is related to the victims.
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The shooting killed five people from the same family and injured two others.
The suspects, two teenage boys, were arrested at a nearby park in East St. Louis.
At least one suspect is related to one of the victims, but more details were not shared.
The shooting took place at three locations around the city.
Illinois has strict gun laws requiring gun owners to have identification cards.
East St. Louis borders Missouri, which has more relaxed gun laws and fewer restrictions.
This case is an example of "family annihilation," where multiple family members are killed.
There have been at least 12 mass murders in the US so far in 2026, with many related to family killings.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said that far-left Democrats cause problems within the Democratic Party. He criticized some candidates for attacking their own party during campaigns instead of supporting shared messages.
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James Carville is a Democratic strategist.
He said far-left Democrats are "part of the problem" within the party.
Carville spoke on his podcast called "Politics War Room."
He criticized candidates who run against their own party members.
Carville said the solution is not to compete against fellow Democrats to try to beat Republicans.
He emphasized the need for unity and collective messaging within the party.
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President Donald Trump and other U.S. lawmakers honored Senator Lindsey Graham after he passed away on Saturday. Senator Graham was recognized for working with both political parties and for his influence on international matters.
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Senator Lindsey Graham was from South Carolina.
He was a Republican senator.
Senator Graham passed away on a Saturday (specific date not given).
President Donald Trump praised Graham’s efforts to work across party lines (bipartisan efforts).
Graham had an impact on global issues.
Multiple U.S. lawmakers paid tribute to him after his death.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, and many politicians are remembering him for working with members of both political parties. Experts also talked about his efforts to cooperate across party lines during his career.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has died.
Politicians are paying tribute to him.
Many remember him for working with both Democrats and Republicans.
He was known for trying to build bridges between parties.
Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Justin Wallin discussed his bipartisan work on CBS News.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died due to a tear in his aorta, according to an early report from medical examiners. Graham was a close ally of President Donald Trump and worked on U.S. foreign policy.
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Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator.
He was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump.
Graham traveled internationally to promote a tougher U.S. foreign policy.
Preliminary medical exams found he died from a tear in his aorta.
The announcement was shared by Senator Graham’s office.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has died, and many people from both political parties, including former U.S. presidents and world leaders, have paid tribute to him. His death has surprised many in Washington, D.C.
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Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator.
He passed away recently, causing a strong reaction in the U.S. capital.
Both Democrats and Republicans shared tributes.
Former U.S. presidents also expressed condolences.
World leaders joined in honoring Senator Graham.
His death is seen as a significant event in Washington, D.C.
CBS News covered the story with reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again as the Trump administration continues repairs after damage was blamed on vandalism. The pool was recently renovated for America's 250th anniversary, but problems such as algae growth and peeling coating have appeared, leading to questions about the repair quality.
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The pool is being drained for the second time to fix damage and clean debris left from July 4 fireworks.
The Trump administration says vandals cut the pool’s liner with knives or razor blades, causing large tears.
President Donald Trump announced the renovation to finish before the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The renovation included draining the pool, adding water treatment, and applying a new waterproof coating.
After refilling, an algae bloom appeared and parts of the new coating started peeling.
Experts and critics question if the damage was caused by poor repair work rather than vandalism.
Several people were charged in connection with damaging the pool, including former Olympic athlete David Hearn.
Democratic lawmakers want details on the project’s costs and use of taxpayer money.
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