Two Democratic candidates, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, competed in a heated debate for the Michigan Senate primary. The debate showed a clear split between progressive and moderate views within the party.
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The debate took place in Michigan during the Democratic Senate primary.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Haley Stevens is a moderate Democrat.
The discussion was tense and marked by strong disagreements.
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reported on the event.
The debate was broadcast and available through the CBS News app.
This is part of the process to select the Democratic candidate for the Senate seat in Michigan.
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Troy Jackson is a leading candidate to replace Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner if Platner withdraws amid sexual assault allegations. A new poll shows Jackson leading against Republican Senator Susan Collins, and Jackson supports an open process for choosing a new Democratic candidate.
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Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegations from a Maine resident, which he denies.
Platner is under pressure to leave the race for U.S. Senate in Maine.
Maine law allows a political party to replace a general-election nominee before July 13 if they withdraw.
Troy Jackson, a state senator and former ally of Platner, supports replacing Platner and believes he is the strongest candidate to continue progressive goals.
A recent poll shows Jackson leading Republican Senator Susan Collins with 49% support versus Collins’ 44%.
Jackson leads prediction markets as the favorite to win the Democratic nomination if Platner exits.
Jackson calls for a transparent, statewide process allowing registered Democrats to help select the new nominee.
The Senate race in Maine is seen as crucial for Democrats aiming to gain control of the U.S. Senate in the November election.
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The Trump administration has been firing more immigration judges while changing the immigration court system. These courts are part of the Department of Justice, so judges report to the same administration that sets the immigration rules.
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The Trump administration is removing more immigration judges.
The goal is to change how immigration courts work.
Immigration courts handle cases about deportations.
These courts are run by the Department of Justice.
Judges answer to the administration in charge of immigration policies.
Holly D'Andre is the head of the National Association of Immigration Judges.
The judge group finds these firings and policy changes upsetting.
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The U.S. government announced new military strikes on Iran following President Donald Trump's declaration that a ceasefire has ended. Separately, a family in Mississippi is seeking information after their missing teenager was found dead.
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The United States has launched new strikes targeting Iran.
President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran is over.
A teenager went missing in Mississippi and was later found dead.
The family of the missing teen is asking for answers about the situation.
These events were reported on the CBS Evening News broadcast on July 8.
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The California DMV is requiring over 11,000 drivers to retake their written license exams within 30 days after finding unspecified problems in their original test results. The DMV says these issues are not caused by artificial intelligence or technical errors, but has not given detailed reasons for the test failures.
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More than 11,000 California drivers must retake the written driving test or risk losing their licenses.
The affected tests were taken between July 2025 and April 2026.
The DMV reported "irregularities" in the original test results but did not explain what exactly went wrong.
The DMV stated these irregularities are not related to AI or technical problems with their system.
Drivers received letters stating their tests did not meet state testing requirements.
California uses an online remote proctoring system called MVProctor, provided by Proctortrack, to monitor the tests.
MVProctor includes identity checks and behavior monitoring to spot rule violations during remote testing.
Some drivers say they were not informed clearly why their tests were flagged and suspect technical issues.
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Rising living costs in the United States are making it harder for people to pay their bills. Many older Americans who had retired are now returning to work to manage their expenses.
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The cost of living in the U.S. is increasing.
This rise affects many people, especially older adults.
Retired Americans are choosing to work again because of financial pressure.
The trend is called "unretiring."
Paul Solman reported on this situation.
Older workers face new challenges when re-entering the job market.
The change reflects economic challenges for retirees.
Returning to work helps retirees cover their daily expenses.
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A federal task force member shot and killed a person in a Memphis hotel while serving a drug warrant. This is the second fatal shooting involving the Memphis Safe Task Force in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into both shootings.
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A federal agent shot a person at a Memphis hotel on July 8, 2026, during a drug warrant service.
The suspect did not open the hotel room door and was killed after allegedly pointing a gun at law enforcement.
No officers were injured in the shooting.
The Memphis Safe Task Force includes DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, Tennessee National Guard troops, and local police officers.
The task force was created last year by President Donald Trump to address crime in certain cities.
Two National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a downtown pursuit in Memphis four days earlier.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating both shootings and will share findings with the district attorney.
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Patrick Dempsey, the actor known for "Grey's Anatomy," said he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. This ends rumors that he might replace Democratic nominee Graham Platner, who is reconsidering his campaign after a sexual assault accusation.
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Patrick Dempsey denied plans to run for Maine’s Senate seat.
Democrat Graham Platner has paused his campaign after being accused of sexual assault, which he denies.
Platner was the Democratic nominee and intended to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Dempsey wrote an editorial saying he does not want to serve in Congress but supports meaningful change in housing, healthcare, and education.
Dempsey did not endorse any current candidates to replace Platner.
He called for integrity and a new way of governing.
Dempsey grew up in Maine and founded a cancer support center there.
The Senate race remains uncertain as Democrats look for a replacement candidate.
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Republicans are planning to spend $8 million on advertisements against the new candidate who will replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner stepped down due to sexual assault allegations, and a Republican Super PAC has already spent $2 million on ads against him.
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Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate.
Platner left the race following sexual assault allegations.
Republicans are preparing an $8 million ad campaign against the replacement candidate.
The Super PAC called Pine Tree Results is leading the ad campaign.
Pine Tree Results spent $2 million in May on ads criticizing Platner.
The group still has $8 million to spend on future advertisements.
The ads run on YouTube and television.
The campaign aims to oppose the Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race.
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Health insurance premiums for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are expected to rise again in 2027, following a large increase in 2026. Insurers say higher healthcare costs, government rule changes, and the end of extra pandemic financial help are causing the price hikes.
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The median proposed premium increase for 2027 is 14%.
This is the second year in a row with double-digit premium increases.
In 2026, premiums rose by a median of 20%.
The data comes from 77 insurers in the ACA marketplace with publicly available rate filings.
The main reasons cited for rising premiums are higher healthcare costs, changes in federal rules, and the end of pandemic-era extra subsidies.
The information is from a report by the healthcare research group KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation).
Middle-income Americans may find it harder to afford ACA health insurance next year.
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New York City health officials are investigating 23 cases of Legionnaires' disease in two Upper East Side neighborhoods. They believe the bacteria come from cooling towers on buildings and are testing these towers to find the source.
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There are 23 cases and 17 hospitalizations from Legionnaires' disease in the Upper East Side as of July 6.
No deaths have been reported so far.
The bacteria likely come from cooling towers, which are water systems on the tops of buildings.
The affected ZIP codes are 10028, 10128, and 10075 (Carnegie Hill and Yorkville areas).
Residents are safe to use tap water and air conditioners that don’t use water.
Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria found in warm water systems like cooling towers and hot tubs.
Symptoms include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and trouble breathing, usually appearing 2 to 14 days after exposure.
Older adults, smokers, people with lung disease, and those with weak immune systems are at higher risk.
The disease can be dangerous and requires quick diagnosis and antibiotic treatment.
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A man named Tyler Robinson is charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a university campus in Utah. At a court hearing, prosecutors said Robinson's roommate was given immunity and provided recorded statements about the case, which include text messages admitting the crime.
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Tyler Robinson, 23, faces an aggravated murder charge for Charlie Kirk's death on September 10.
Prosecutors want the death penalty for Robinson.
Robinson’s roommate, Lance Twiggs, was given immunity for his recorded statements to the police.
Twiggs’ statements were videotaped and are being considered as evidence.
Robinson allegedly admitted to the shooting in a text message to Twiggs.
Investigators found a bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon near the shooting site.
DNA from a towel near the weapon matched both Twiggs and Robinson.
The court hearing will decide if the case goes to trial and if the death penalty stays on the table.
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President Donald Trump called on the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a case about birthright citizenship after reports of hospitals advertising birth packages to expectant mothers from Mexico. The president criticized what he described as a scheme allowing people to gain citizenship through giving birth in the U.S., and Texas officials have asked for an investigation into one hospital's advertising practices.
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President Trump urged the Supreme Court to re-examine a birthright citizenship case recently rejected by the court.
The case involves the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
Billboards along the U.S.-Mexico border have advertised birth packages costing $3,950 to $5,525 at a Texas hospital.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the practice "birth tourism" and asked for an investigation of the hospital.
The hospital confirmed it was behind the ads but denied supporting illegal activity.
Republicans in Congress have introduced bills to restrict birth tourism by limiting entry to pregnant visitors not related to U.S. citizens.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirmed that children born in the U.S. are citizens at birth, based on the 14th Amendment and a precedent from 1898.
The Trump administration previously tried to end automatic citizenship for children of undocumented or temporary residents but was blocked by courts.
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Graham Platner is still running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine despite calls from Democratic leaders to drop out. His campaign has weakened after an accusation of sexual assault, which he denies.
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Graham Platner is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
He has been accused of sexual assault.
Platner denies the sexual assault allegation.
Democratic leaders have asked him to end his campaign.
Despite this, Platner has not withdrawn from the race.
His campaign is reportedly struggling following the accusation.
CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reported this information.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will stop trading with Spain. This decision could affect many products and industries that rely on trade between the two countries.
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President Trump declared that the U.S. will end trade relations with Spain.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday during a public event.
The decision could impact billions of dollars worth of goods.
Many industries could be affected by the trade cutoff.
The statement was made alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
The reason given was that Spain is considered a "wasted cause" for trade.
This move would change how U.S. companies do business internationally.
The exact timeline and details of the trade cutoff were not provided.
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A 20-year-old man named Herbert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, who plays in a mariachi band and is married to a U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE one day after filing for a green card. His detention has raised concerns and calls for his release from local representatives and immigrant advocates.
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Herbert Kaleth Ibarra Castro was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in June.
He is 20 years old, plays in a mariachi band, and is married to a U.S. citizen.
Ibarra Castro filed paperwork to apply for a green card (lawful permanent resident status) one day before his detention.
He entered the U.S. from Mexico at age 4, according to his attorney.
Representative Joaquin Castro, whose district covers part of San Antonio, is calling for his release.
Ibarra Castro has been held at the South Texas ICE Processing Center near San Antonio.
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security say he will remain in custody during his removal (deportation) proceedings and will receive legal due process.
Immigration enforcement has increased under President Donald Trump’s administration, including actions affecting immigrants with pending legal status requests.
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President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is over after attacks on commercial ships and U.S. retaliatory strikes. His approval ratings have closely followed the status of the ceasefire, rising when the truce holds and falling when it breaks down.
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President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" following an attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran soon after the attacks.
Trump's approval rating was around 43.1% with a disapproval rate of 52.7% as of the announcement.
Approval ratings tend to rise when the ceasefire holds and drop when fighting resumes.
The ceasefire has been fragile, with multiple violations since February 2026.
The highest approval rating in 2026 was 44.4% on April 20, just before Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely.
The lowest approval rating was 41.6% on February 26, before the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Concerns about renewed fighting have caused oil prices to rise due to fears of disruptions in the Middle East energy routes.
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Andy Burnham, expected to be the only candidate for Labour Party leader, promised MPs he will not use party discipline to stop debates. He pledged to create a culture where MPs can speak freely, engage more with ministers, and work together on policies.
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Andy Burnham is likely to be the only candidate in the Labour leadership race.
Burnham supports open debate and opposes strict party discipline that punishes MPs for disagreements.
He wants MPs to raise problems and ideas without fear of punishment.
Burnham plans for ministers and cabinet members to regularly vote in parliament and engage with MPs.
He aims to create a cabinet that reflects a wide range of experiences and ensures appointments are based on merit.
Burnham wants to change the current way policies are made, promoting more collaboration between MPs and ministers.
He intends to modernize parliament to be less confrontational and more cooperative.
Burnham has started talks with key civil servants and allies to prepare his leadership team.
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A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. His family is asking for an investigation into the shooting, saying he was working and trying to get legal status in the U.S.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston.
The family says he was working at the time, driving a crew to a home construction site.
Salgado Araujo lived in the U.S. for 35 years and was working toward legal status.
He had no criminal record and had three U.S.-born sons.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says he tried to ram the ICE agent, who then fired.
No video or images of the shooting were released, but a bystander recorded the aftermath.
DHS targeted Salgado Araujo because he was undocumented.
The shooting is part of a wider trend of increased immigration enforcement under President Trump’s administration.
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s team said the Democratic Party blocked grassroots supporters from helping choose his replacement after sexual assault claims against him. Platner’s campaign manager said the party told staffers they would not have any say in picking the new candidate for the November election.
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Graham Platner is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
Allegations of sexual assault have been made against Platner.
The Maine Democratic Party is deciding on Platner’s replacement nominee.
Platner’s staffers feel grassroots supporters are being excluded from the decision.
Campaign manager Ben Chin sent a message criticizing the party’s handling of the replacement process.
The replacement choice is for the U.S. Senate race in November.
The situation is causing conflict within the Maine Democratic Party.
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