An oxygen tank that was not disposed of properly exploded inside a Milwaukee garbage truck while it was crushing trash. A sanitation worker was hurt, suffering a concussion and an injury to his eye.
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The explosion happened in the back of a garbage truck in Milwaukee.
The blast was caused by oxygen tanks that were thrown away improperly.
The explosion occurred while the truck was compacting trash.
A sanitation worker was knocked off his feet by the blast.
The worker suffered a concussion and an eye injury.
The incident highlights the dangers of improper disposal of hazardous materials.
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Senator John Kennedy asked top military leaders in a Senate hearing about the possible consequences if the United States stopped its military actions in Iran and brought troops home. Military officials avoided giving a direct answer, saying the question was hypothetical and involved political decisions.
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Senator John Kennedy spoke at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
Some senators want to end U.S. military actions against Iran.
Kennedy asked military leaders what would happen if the U.S. left Iran now.
General Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, did not give a direct answer.
Military officials called the question hypothetical and related to politics.
The hearing included discussions about the future of U.S. involvement in Iran.
The video clip of the hearing is available for public viewing.
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Senator Gary Peters criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a congressional hearing. Peters said Hegseth failed to win the war in Iran but is now asking Congress for nearly $70 billion more in funding.
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Senator Gary Peters is a Democrat from Michigan.
Peters spoke during an appropriations hearing on Tuesday.
He called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a "failure."
Peters said Hegseth lacked the leadership needed to win the Iran war.
Hegseth is requesting almost $70 billion in additional funding from Congress.
The hearing involves budget decisions for defense spending related to the Iran conflict.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the cyclospora outbreak, which has made thousands of people sick across the U.S., is under control. He defended the work his department has done to manage the situation.
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The cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands of people in the United States.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
He stated that the outbreak is currently under control.
Kennedy defended how his department has handled the outbreak.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause illness, often spread through contaminated food or water.
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Senator Gary Peters criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the U.S. strategy in the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying that American troops are still dying and key problems remain unresolved. Hegseth responded by calling Peters' statement reckless and said it disrespects the sacrifices made by U.S. troops.
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Senator Gary Peters made his remarks during a hearing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Peters said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing higher prices and continued risks to U.S. service members.
Peters questioned what has changed since the start of the conflict, implying a lack of progress.
Hegseth rejected the claim that the U.S. strategy has been a failure.
Hegseth said Peters’ criticism unfairly disrespects the troops fighting to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
The discussion centered on the U.S. approach to the conflict with Iran and its consequences.
The article highlights a disagreement between a senator and a defense official over the war’s management and outcomes.
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Democratic lawmakers held a special hearing to criticize President Trump’s construction projects in Washington, D.C., calling them "vanity projects" and raising concerns about corruption and no-bid contracts. Republicans did not participate, and the hearing did not have official congressional status.
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Democrats held a shadow hearing on July 21, 2026, to criticize President Trump’s construction projects like the East Wing renovation and the Reflecting Pool repair.
They accused the president of using no-bid contracts, including one awarded to a company owned by a political donor and neighbor.
Witnesses said these projects show corruption and misuse of power without proven legal violations so far.
The hearing had no Republican participation and was done on temporary tables, not in the usual Senate setup.
Democratic lawmakers highlighted possible conflicts between donors to Trump’s projects and government decisions.
Musician Ben Folds testified that politicizing art at the Kennedy Center, where Trump was chairman, hurt its reputation and led to show cancellations.
Democrats are investigating funding and contracts for Trump-led projects but cannot force the administration to share information yet.
Senator Richard Blumenthal said Democrats may use subpoena power next year if they gain more authority.
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A Mexican man named Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán died after being hit by a truck in Florida while fleeing from U.S. immigration officers. He was visiting the U.S. on a tourist visa and had been vacationing with family before the incident.
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Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died on July 14 in St. Augustine, Florida.
He was struck by a tractor trailer after running across a busy road during an encounter with immigration officers.
Coronilla Durán had a tourist visa and was visiting from Mexico, staying first in Georgia before traveling to Florida.
The incident occurred after he and three others fled on foot from ICE and Homeland Security agents at a gas station.
Authorities have not explained why the officers stopped the vehicle or what happened to the others involved.
His wife, Yezzika Alamilla, was helped by a farmworker advocacy group to return to the U.S. and handle his remains.
Coronilla Durán will be buried in his hometown, San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico.
His death is part of a series of fatal encounters with ICE agents since President Trump began a mass deportation campaign last year.
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Republican leaders compared a voting ID law called the SAVE Act to Olive Garden’s unlimited pasta pass during a recent hearing. Rep. Virginia Foxx used the pasta deal as an example while discussing the voting law.
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The SAVE Act is a law focused on voter ID requirements.
GOP leaders made a comparison between this law and Olive Garden’s unlimited pasta offer.
Rep. Virginia Foxx (a Republican from North Carolina) mentioned Olive Garden’s pasta deal during a hearing.
The comparison was part of a discussion about voter ID laws.
Olive Garden’s pasta pass allows customers to eat unlimited pasta for a set price.
This unusual comparison attracted attention during the hearing.
The hearing took place on a Monday.
The article did not provide more details about the SAVE Act’s specific provisions.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine asked Congress for $87.6 billion in new military funding. Most of this money would support the U.S. military’s ongoing operations related to Iran and the conflict in the Middle East.
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The U.S. military is seeking $87.6 billion in new funding.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine presented the funding request.
The majority of the funding is intended for U.S. efforts in the Middle East.
The request was made during a Senate hearing focused on Iran.
The hearing involved questioning of Hegseth about the need for the funds.
The Trump administration supports this additional military funding.
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President Donald Trump’s top military leaders asked Congress for an extra $67 billion to support the Pentagon, stating this money is urgently needed to restock arms after the ongoing conflict in Iran. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the war has already cost $37.5 billion.
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President Trump’s military advisors appeared before Congress to discuss funding.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine presented the request.
They asked for an additional $67 billion for the Pentagon’s budget.
The money is intended to restock weapons and supplies used in the Iran conflict.
Hegseth called the funding urgent and necessary.
So far, the war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion.
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The Trump administration released a 100-page report claiming that some left-wing groups in the United States have links to Cuba. The report says Cuba, governed by communists, aims to undermine the US and uses groups like the Democratic Socialists of America to spread its influence.
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The report was published by the US State Department and connects left-wing US groups to Cuba mainly through shared ideas, not direct proof.
It describes Cuba as a communist country working to weaken the United States from inside.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is mentioned as a left-wing group with growing political influence and ideological ties to Cuba.
Code Pink, an antiwar activist group, is also singled out, partly because of a donor living in China and its recent visit to Cuba.
Activists reject the report’s claims and say it tries to label dissenters as communists to silence protests.
The report references Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist granted asylum in Cuba after fleeing US charges, highlighting Cuba’s support for American fugitives.
The Trump administration uses language recalling the Cold War, suggesting Cuba is a continuing ideological enemy.
Marco Rubio, of Cuban descent, leads the State Department’s approach on this issue.
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President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally in Michigan next week as early voting begins for the state's primary election. Michigan voters will choose candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and other offices ahead of the August 4 primary.
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President Trump will rally in Oakland County, Michigan, on Monday.
Early in-person voting starts Saturday before the August 4 primary.
Michigan voters will pick nominees for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House, and other offices.
Republican Mike Rogers is running unopposed in the Senate primary.
The Republican governor's race is competitive between Trump-backed John James and Perry Johnson.
Democrats face a close Senate primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
Michigan is seen as a key battleground state for the 2026 midterm elections.
Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and tariffs are concerns for Michigan Republicans.
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A federal judge has stopped the deportation of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by immigration officers in Houston. The shooting happened during a traffic stop and has led to protests and an investigation. Rojas Pliego and other passengers dispute the official account and are seeking legal protection while their cases proceed.
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On July 7, 2026, immigration officers shot Lorenzo Araujo Salgado during a traffic stop in Houston.
Araujo Salgado, a Mexican homebuilder and father of three, had lived in the U.S. for 35 years and was close to gaining legal status.
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a passenger in the van, is a witness and has been detained by ICE but was granted protection from deportation by a federal judge.
The shooting led to protests and calls for an independent investigation.
The government claims Araujo Salgado tried to run over an officer, but the passengers deny this.
Two other passengers in the van are also in ICE custody and involved in legal actions.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is assisting the passengers in applying for U visas, which protect crime witnesses.
An FBI search of the van found white bags labeled by authorities as methamphetamine, but the family says it was a harmless salt mixture used to stay hydrated.
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With less than four months until the November midterm elections, the Republican Party has raised significantly more money than the Democratic Party. Political experts Kurt Bardella and Erin Maguire discuss what this fundraising gap means for the upcoming elections.
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The November midterm elections are happening in under four months.
Republicans have raised more money than Democrats so far.
Fundraising can impact how parties campaign and reach voters.
Kurt Bardella and Erin Maguire are political strategists providing analysis.
The fundraising difference is seen as important for election tactics.
CBS News covered this topic in a recent report.
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The U.S. Justice Department is watching polling places in three counties in Arizona during the state's primary elections. They want to make sure the voting process is fair and runs smoothly.
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The Justice Department announced it will monitor polling sites in three Arizona counties.
This monitoring is happening during Arizona’s primary elections.
The goal is to oversee that voting is fair and lawful.
CBS News reporter Taurean Small is covering the election races.
The announcement was made on a Tuesday.
The monitoring involves observing how votes are cast at the polling locations.
Arizona is holding its primary elections to select candidates for upcoming general elections.
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The US war with Iran has cost about $37.5 billion so far, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He is asking Congress for $87 billion to fund military operations, with $67 billion targeted for the Middle East, warning that military training and operations could be cut without this money.
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The war with Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion to date, an increase of nearly $8 billion since May.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee seeking $87 billion in funding.
Of the requested funds, $67 billion would go to operations in the Middle East.
The hearing was interrupted by anti-war protesters opposing US military actions in Iran and Palestine.
Hegseth said the military needs urgent funding to pay troops, replace equipment, and sustain operations.
Senate Republicans and Democrats debated the funding request, with some opposing the size and process of the request.
The US and Iran resumed hostilities after a ceasefire ended, with ongoing strikes reported.
The White House has requested a record $1.5 trillion budget for the Pentagon for the next fiscal year.
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Voto Latino and many other advocacy groups sent a letter to Congress asking for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to be impeached. They want a full investigation into how Mullin managed deaths that happened in detention centers.
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Voto Latino is one of the main groups calling for Mullin’s impeachment.
The letter was sent to members of the U.S. Congress.
The request is for immediate articles of impeachment against Mullin.
The groups want a full congressional investigation.
The investigation would focus on Mullin’s handling of deaths in detention facilities.
Markwayne Mullin is the current Secretary of Homeland Security.
The issue involves concerns about how detainees are treated and monitored.
Multiple advocacy organizations are involved in this call for action.
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Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet have created TikTok accounts, showing a change from their earlier stance of banning the app over security issues. This move follows a new U.S. deal that gives TikTok a mostly American ownership and increased security checks.
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President Trump’s Cabinet members launched official TikTok accounts.
The TikTok move contrasts with their past efforts to ban the app due to concerns about China.
The White House promoted the Cabinet’s TikTok arrival with a post featuring a popular song by The White Stripes.
The Justice Department recently said TikTok is safe for federal employees after changing to a U.S.-approved ownership.
New TikTok accounts were created for multiple departments including Energy, Veterans Affairs, Education, Justice, Homeland Security, Interior, and Health and Human Services.
Individual accounts were made for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Congress passed a law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations or face a ban.
A new U.S.-based joint venture now owns most of TikTok, with ByteDance’s ownership reduced and stronger security rules in place.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from deporting Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness in a fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in Houston. The court is reviewing his case while he remains in the Southern District of Texas.
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Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was in the vehicle during the ICE shooting on July 7, 2026, in Houston.
Pliego has no criminal record and has lived in the U.S. since 1998.
He is common-law married to a U.S. citizen and has children and stepchildren who are U.S. citizens.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop.
ICE says Salgado Araujo tried to run over an officer, leading to the shooting; local leaders say he was not the target of the ICE operation.
Two other men in the vehicle, including Daniel Tirado Pantoja, are also detained by federal agents.
No charges have been filed yet, and the incident is under investigation.
Salgado Araujo’s death has led to protests and calls for reduced ICE enforcement in Texas.
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A top federal prosecutor in Seattle named Roger Rogoff was fired by President Donald Trump less than an hour after starting his job. Rogoff is now suing to challenge his quick removal in court. This legal case could decide who has the authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
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Roger Rogoff was appointed as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle.
President Donald Trump fired Rogoff shortly after he began working.
Rogoff was on the job for less than one hour before being removed.
Rogoff is suing in court to question the legality of his firing.
The case may clarify who has the power to dismiss court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
This situation is unusual and may lead to new legal precedents.
The dispute centers on the limits of the president’s authority over federal prosecutors.
The lawsuit was filed by a government official, which is a rare event.
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