Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democrat running for Congress in a Phoenix suburb, reported that she was raped in August while repairing a campaign sign at night. She filed a police report, and the investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is ongoing.
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Greene-Placentia is running for Congress in Arizona's 8th District.
The attack happened at night in Sun City, a Phoenix suburb.
She was hit on the head and sexually assaulted by two men.
One attacker reportedly called her a "Democratic b****" during the assault.
Greene-Placentia told her husband and campaign the next day and reported it to police two weeks later.
Her campaign says she spoke out to support other survivors of sexual assault.
Republican opponent Rep. Abe Hamadeh has asked for a full investigation, including checking camera footage.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
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Republican Representative Mike Kennedy and Democratic candidate Jonny Larsen will debate as voters in west-central Utah decide who should represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kennedy was first elected two years ago, and Larsen is a Marine veteran.
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The debate is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Mike Kennedy is the current Republican U.S. House member and a physician.
Jonny Larsen is the Democratic challenger and a Marine veteran.
The race is rated "Solid R" by the Cook Political Report, meaning it is likely to be won by the Republican candidate.
The debate is organized by the Utah Debate Commission and PBS Utah.
This election will determine who represents west-central Utah in Congress.
Voters last elected Kennedy two years ago.
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A federal judge will soon decide if President Donald Trump can charge up to $100,000 a month for early access to his social media posts on Truth Social. These posts often contain important government announcements, and news groups argue this practice may violate laws about public access to government information.
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President Trump owns a majority stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, which runs Truth Social.
Trump proposes charging up to $100,000 monthly for API access to his posts, offering early access to government-related news.
News organizations say this could break the First Amendment and Presidential Records Act by creating pay-to-access government information.
They also argue it violates the Fifth Amendment by charging unreasonable fees and favoring some people over others.
The Department of Justice compared Trump’s posts to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “fireside chats,” which were government announcements via radio.
The judge questioned this comparison since Roosevelt did not charge money for his broadcasts.
The judge expressed concern that the fees might create two classes of people—those who can pay for early access and those who cannot.
No previous U.S. president has owned a media company that can profit from presidential announcements, making this case unprecedented.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the execution of Nidal Hasan, scheduled for December at Fort Hood, will be made public so people can watch it. The execution will be carried out by firing squad.
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Nidal Hasan is a former Army psychiatrist convicted for the Fort Hood mass shooting.
His execution is set for December 2026 at Fort Hood military base.
The method of execution will be a firing squad.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the execution will be public and people will be able to watch.
Hegseth stated this is to show that serious crimes have serious consequences.
The news comes from an interview with the media outlet Human Events.
The story is still developing and more updates may follow.
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President Donald Trump said on social media that the United States will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections. This statement aims to clarify the U.S. position on military action ahead of the elections.
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President Trump posted that the U.S. will not attack Iran before midterms in November.
The midterm elections will occur in November 2024.
The statement was made on social media.
The announcement addresses concerns about possible U.S. military actions.
Iran is a key point in U.S. foreign relations and security.
No new military conflict with Iran is planned before the elections, according to Trump’s statement.
CBS News reported and confirmed the president’s message.
This communication is part of ongoing updates about U.S. foreign policy.
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The United States has charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with allegedly torturing opponents and Americans. This new charge is added to existing drug trafficking accusations that could lead to a prison sentence of at least 50 years.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces new U.S. charges of torture.
His wife, Cilia Flores, is also charged in the U.S. with the same accusations.
The torture charges involve opponents and U.S. citizens.
These new charges are in addition to previous drug trafficking accusations against Maduro and Flores.
The drug charges carry a minimum sentence of 50 years in prison if convicted.
The U.S. government is actively pursuing legal action against Maduro and his wife.
Maduro is the current lead official of Venezuela.
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A federal judge ordered the full release of a key PowerPoint presentation used by the Kennedy Center’s board to decide on closing the main building for renovations. The decision comes in a legal fight involving President Donald Trump’s effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center and the center’s proposed two-year closure for repairs.
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U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper ruled that the PowerPoint presentation by Delta Construction Group must be fully unsealed.
A 163-page construction plan by JLL will be made public with some parts possibly redacted for security reasons.
The documents were presented during an August 13 board meeting where the Kennedy Center decided to close its main building for renovations.
Representative Joyce Beatty has been involved in a legal battle over control of the Kennedy Center and the closure plan.
Democrats accused President Trump of pushing the closure to attach his name to the Kennedy Center.
The Trump administration says the center faces serious structural and financial problems that require urgent renovation.
The Delta presentation had only five slides and showed no benefits to keeping the center partially open during renovations.
The JLL plan includes construction details that the administration says could pose security risks if fully released.
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Two candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, are debating for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The debate is covered live, focusing on the main issues that concern voters in Michigan. President Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Rogers.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running as a progressive candidate for the Michigan Senate seat.
Mike Rogers is a former Republican member of Congress.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Rogers.
The debate is hosted by Nexstar and aired live for two hours.
The debate covers key issues important to Michigan voters.
The event includes national analysis and reaction.
The race is for a U.S. Senate position representing Michigan.
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said President Donald Trump used his Muslim faith against him during a recent attack. President Trump called El-Sayed “Mohammed El-Sayed” and labeled him a “RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathizer” in a social media post.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
President Trump attacked El-Sayed on Truth Social, a social media platform.
Trump called El-Sayed by the name “Mohammed El-Sayed,” which is not his correct name.
Trump also called El-Sayed a “RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathizer.”
El-Sayed accused President Trump of using his Muslim faith against him.
The exchange happened during the 2024 election campaign period.
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A donor to President Donald Trump, Eric Deters, accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking him to pay her $100,000 credit card bill in July 2025. Deters claims Guilfoyle requested this payment in exchange for access to top Trump officials, which she denied, saying the money was for expenses.
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Eric Deters is a former lawyer, conservative media figure, and Trump donor.
Deters says Guilfoyle asked him to pay her $100,000 credit card bill just before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Deters claims this was a quid pro quo deal, meaning if he paid, Guilfoyle would help him get access to Trump administration officials.
Guilfoyle’s attorney says the money might be reimbursement for travel or speaking expenses.
Deters provided text messages he says show Guilfoyle asking urgently for the payment.
Deters says he never paid the amount because he didn't have the money.
Deters has a controversial political background in Kentucky and a suspended law license due to court findings.
The U.S. Embassy in Greece has not responded to requests for comment about the accusations.
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The U.S. Army released a report that found several system failures caused a midair collision in Washington, DC, in 2025 between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. The crash killed 67 people, and some family members had asked for the report to be made public.
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The crash involved an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter.
The accident happened in Washington, DC, in 2025.
67 people died in the collision.
The U.S. Army conducted an investigation and prepared a 50-page report.
The report found multiple system breakdowns that contributed to the accident.
Some families of the victims requested the report be released to the public.
The report was obtained by Politico and made available.
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The U.S. government plans to update rules about car headlights to improve safety and allow newer lighting technology. This change will make U.S. rules more similar to those in other countries and speed up the use of better headlights on cars by 2026.
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Current U.S. headlight rules are set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
The rules have limited new technologies like adaptive LED headlights, which adjust light to avoid blinding other drivers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will start a process to rewrite these rules by 2026.
The goal is to reduce red tape, improve driver safety, and allow use of modern lighting tech.
Europe approves cars by testing them before sale, while the U.S. relies on manufacturers to certify compliance.
New headlight technologies like lasers, LEDs, and sensors will be included in updated standards.
NHTSA aims to reduce glare to other drivers while improving visibility for drivers.
Some advanced headlights, like Audi’s matrix LEDs, are already in U.S. cars but with limited features compared to Europe.
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A former Cornell University student who filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped at a fraternity has received over 20 threats since last month. Her lawyer says she feels very scared, and local police and the FBI are involved to protect her and investigate the threats.
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The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, says she was gang-raped at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity on October 19, 2024.
She has been threatened more than 20 times since she filed the civil lawsuit last month.
Jane Doe has not returned to Cornell since February 2025 and is staying with her parents in a strongly Republican state.
Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, received threats too, and law enforcement is investigating all incidents.
Police responded to a false report of a shooting at Jane Doe’s parents’ home, which could have led to a dangerous situation.
The FBI and local police are working to keep Jane Doe and her family safe.
Despite the threats, Jane Doe has received supportive messages from people around the world.
Her lawyer said her goal is to protect the university and its students, not only herself.
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Millions of Americans are losing food aid as new rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect. These changes require more work from recipients and have led to a drop in benefits, raising concerns about impacts on low-income families and job market stability.
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Since July last year, over 5 million people have stopped receiving SNAP benefits.
New rules require more adults to work or prepare for work to qualify.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump expanded these work requirements.
More than 1 million children have lost access to food assistance under the new rules.
States now pay a larger share (75%) of SNAP administrative costs, creating budget challenges.
Unemployment rates have remained stable, indicating lost benefits do not mean higher employment.
Experts warn that losing benefits could hurt workers' ability to afford transport and childcare, affecting businesses.
The White House says the changes help make SNAP more sustainable and reduce fraud and waste.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after a 321-day deployment, including 264 days at sea without stopping in a port. Thousands of family members and friends gathered to welcome the sailors, who faced difficult conditions during the extended mission.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln left San Diego in November and returned after nearly 11 months.
The deployment was extended due to U.S. and Israeli involvement in a war with Iran.
Sailors spent 264 straight days at sea without a port visit, a modern Navy record.
Conditions on the ship were hard, with shortages of food and supplies reported.
There were reports of suicide attempts among eight sailors during the mission.
Some families missed important events, like births, while sailors were away.
The return was marked by celebrations but also mixed emotions among families.
The Navy and political leaders had different responses to the situation aboard the ship.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public will be able to watch the execution of Nidal Hasan, the man convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, by firing squad. Hasan’s execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, but details about how the public will watch are still unclear.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
Hasan’s execution is set for December 3 and will be carried out by firing squad.
This will be the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
It will be the first public military execution in about 90 years.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be public so people understand the consequences of such crimes.
The Department of Defense has not provided details on how the public will watch the execution.
The last U.S. military execution by firing squad was in 1945.
Death by firing squad is a rare punishment in the U.S., only allowed in a few states.
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President Donald Trump gave major technology awards to several tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Satya Nadella, recognizing their contributions to U.S. innovation. On the same day, Vice President JD Vance announced new rules to limit the use of H-1B visas, which allow companies to hire skilled foreign workers, stressing the need to prioritize American employees.
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President Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su.
He gave the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Satya Nadella and Michael Dell.
Trump praised American leadership in technology and called Musk "our modern-day Thomas Edison."
Vice President JD Vance announced restrictions on how companies use H-1B visas and paths to permanent residency.
Vance said companies like Microsoft should hire more American workers instead of relying heavily on foreign visas.
Elon Musk supports the H-1B visa program but wants it reformed to require higher salaries and costs for employers.
Satya Nadella once held an H-1B visa and has been publicly open about his experience as a skilled immigrant.
Microsoft denies that it uses H-1B visas mainly to bring new foreign workers and says most of its U.S. employees are Americans.
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Senator Thom Tillis talked with Major Garrett about his regret for voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. He also discussed his predictions for the midterm elections and issues related to Iran.
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Thom Tillis is a Republican U.S. Senator.
He expressed regret for his vote confirming Pete Hegseth as defense secretary.
The interview covered Tillis’s views on the upcoming midterm elections.
Tillis discussed concerns related to Iran and possible conflict.
The interview was conducted by Major Garrett for CBS News.
The interview lasted about 38 minutes.
Topics beyond Tillis’s interview included news on disaster relief, political endorsements, and current events.
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Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will have their first debate for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Thursday in Grand Rapids. The two candidates have been competing online and through ads in a closely watched race ahead of the November election.
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Mike Rogers is a Republican and a former congressman.
Abdul El-Sayed is a Democrat and a former public health official.
The Senate seat in Michigan is currently open with no incumbent.
Rogers and El-Sayed have exchanged words online and through campaign ads before the debate.
This debate will be their first face-to-face meeting during this Senate race.
Rogers was unchallenged in the Republican primary on August 4.
El-Sayed narrowly won the Democratic primary by less than 1%.
The general election is set for November 3, 2024.
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At least 81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the American campaign against Iran. The Congressional Budget Office estimates these losses cost between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion as of August 1, 2027.
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Operation Epic Fury is the U.S. military campaign against Iran, starting February 28, 2027.
81 U.S. aircraft, including jets and drones, have been lost or damaged in this campaign.
The damaged aircraft include 12 F-15E fighter jets, 1 F-35A jet, 7 KC-135 refueling planes, and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones.
Costs of these losses are estimated between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion.
Iran has used small drones to damage U.S. military hardware, showing the rising impact of low-cost drone warfare.
The U.S. relocated some aircraft from the UK due to fears of Iranian drone attacks.
President Donald Trump’s administration requested $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027, partly due to the war demands.
Some U.S. senators demand more transparent accounting of war costs before approving additional funding.
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