Arizona voters are participating in a Republican primary election to select their nominee for governor. The current governor, Democrat Katie Hobbs, is running without opposition for her party’s nomination and previously won a close race in 2022 against a candidate supported by President Donald Trump.
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Arizona held a Republican primary election to pick the party’s candidate for governor.
Katie Hobbs is the current governor and a Democrat.
Hobbs is unopposed in the Democratic primary this year.
In 2022, Hobbs won a tight race against Kari Lake, who was backed by President Trump.
The 2022 election was very close, with Hobbs earning 50.32% of the vote and Lake 49.65%.
The Republican candidates in this primary include Biggs and Schweikert.
The winner of the Republican primary will face Governor Hobbs in the general election.
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Arizona voters are voting in primary elections to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. Two open House seats are available, including a race between Republican Representatives Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who are competing to face Governor Katie Hobbs in November.
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Arizona held primary elections on Tuesday.
Voters are selecting nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives races in November.
Two House seats are open.
Republican Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are competing in a GOP primary.
The winner of the GOP primary will run against Governor Katie Hobbs in the fall elections.
Schweikert’s current 1st Congressional District seat is considered a key target for both parties.
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President Donald Trump is considering strikes on a location in Iran called Pickaxe Mountain. The Pentagon is asking for more money to support its plans. Meanwhile, a former FDA leader talked about the current outbreak of cyclospora, a type of foodborne illness.
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President Trump is looking at possible military action against Pickaxe Mountain in Iran.
The Pentagon is requesting additional funding to carry out its operations.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes food poisoning and is currently causing an outbreak.
A former FDA commissioner discussed the details and seriousness of the cyclospora outbreak.
These topics were discussed during the CBS News program "The Takeout with Major Garrett" on July 21.
The article mentions multiple news items, including international and health updates.
The content was shown on CBS News and is available on their app and web browsers.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to explain and support President Trump’s request for $67 billion in emergency funds. This funding is intended to cover costs related to the conflict with Iran, where at least 17 U.S. service members have died.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before a Senate committee.
The Trump administration asked for $67 billion in emergency funding.
The funds would help cover expenses linked to the conflict with Iran.
At least 17 U.S. service members have died in this conflict so far.
The request is part of the government's response to ongoing military operations.
The hearing focused on justifying the large amount of money needed.
The funding request is separate from the regular military budget.
This situation is part of the U.S. government's efforts under President Trump’s administration.
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Rapper Lil Wayne praised President Donald Trump for his plan to build a ballroom inside the White House. The ballroom would be used for concerts, events, and official ceremonies.
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Lil Wayne’s real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
He expressed support for President Trump’s ballroom construction plan.
The planned ballroom would be inside the White House.
The ballroom is intended for performers and various events.
Diplomatic ceremonies would also take place in the ballroom.
Some people were upset about the idea of building the ballroom.
President Trump responded to the criticism by explaining his reasons.
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Major U.S. universities have received millions of dollars from foreign groups that the U.S. government monitors closely. This information comes from a review of university funding records by CBS News.
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Several big U.S. universities got money from foreign organizations.
These foreign groups are on U.S. government watch lists, meaning they are monitored for security or other concerns.
The total funding amount runs into millions of dollars.
The information was found by looking at university funding records.
CBS News conducted the review and reported the findings.
The watch lists are tools used by the U.S. government to track entities considered risky or sensitive.
The report highlights ongoing concerns about foreign influence on U.S. campuses.
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Many candidates running for governor in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections are supporting temporary pauses on building data centers. These pauses aim to address concerns about water use, electricity demand, environmental impacts, and community effects caused by data centers needed for artificial intelligence technology.
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Data centers use large amounts of water and electricity to operate and cool their servers.
Some candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties want to stop new data centers until plans protect water, power grids, and communities.
The issue of data center construction is important in at least a dozen states in the upcoming elections.
Support for moratoriums is coming from a mix of political backgrounds, including progressives and some MAGA Republicans.
Opponents worry about higher utility bills, water consumption, noise, and impacts on land.
Supporters say AI data centers help economic growth and states must embrace technology to avoid falling behind.
Local economic conditions will influence how voters see the issue—areas struggling economically might oppose pauses, while others emphasize environment and quality of life.
Florida candidate David Jolly and Alabama candidate Doug Jones have publicly supported moratoriums.
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Isabella Gonzales, a 19-year-old U.S. soldier, died on Friday during a military strike related to the conflict with Iran. Her friends in Texas are remembering her as they deal with the loss.
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Isabella Gonzales was 19 years old.
She was a U.S. soldier.
She died during a U.S. strike connected to the war with Iran.
Her death occurred on a Friday.
Friends of Isabella Gonzales in Texas are remembering her and coping with the news.
The news was reported by CBS News Texas.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to move forward the nomination of Jay Clayton to be the US Director of National Intelligence. Clayton, nominated by President Donald Trump, faces opposition from Democrats who question his past statements and independence. The full Senate will decide on his confirmation later.
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Jay Clayton is nominated to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by President Trump.
Clayton currently works as a top federal prosecutor in New York.
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance Clayton’s nomination.
Democrats, including Senator Ron Wyden, oppose Clayton, citing his past support of claims about election fraud.
Clayton previously chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
He would replace Bill Pulte, who is currently acting DNI and was also appointed by President Trump.
Pulte’s time as acting DNI included staff changes and controversy over political loyalty.
Confirmation of Clayton could help Congress renew an important intelligence law called the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
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Roger Rogoff, the former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, has sued President Donald Trump after being fired soon after federal judges appointed him. Rogoff claims his removal was illegal and asks a court to restore him until a Senate-approved replacement is named.
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Roger Rogoff was appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington by federal judges.
President Trump fired Rogoff less than an hour after this appointment.
Rogoff's lawsuit says his firing breaks federal law and the U.S. Constitution's rule about appointments.
Federal law allows district courts to appoint interim U.S. attorneys if the Senate has not confirmed a nominee within 120 days.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges did not consult the Trump administration before appointing Rogoff.
The Western District of Washington has lacked a Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney since mid-2023.
After President Trump started his second term, he fired previous court-appointed U.S. attorney Tessa Gorman.
Other court-appointed U.S. attorneys in states like Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Nevada have also been fired by the Trump administration.
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President Trump and some Republican leaders have said Canada is responsible for wildfires that have caused smoke in parts of the U.S. Scientists from both countries say the main cause of these wildfires is climate change, not Canada’s forest management.
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President Trump blamed Canada for wildfires affecting the U.S.
The smoke from these wildfires has impacted areas in the United States recently.
Republicans support holding Canada responsible for forest maintenance.
Experts from the U.S. and Canada said climate change is the main cause of the wildfires.
Climate change leads to hotter, drier conditions that make wildfires more common and intense.
The argument involves differences over the cause and responsibility for the wildfires.
Forest maintenance includes actions like clearing dead trees and brush to prevent fires.
The discussion highlights tensions between U.S. political leaders and scientific views.
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The states with the highest rates of student loan defaults in the U.S. are mostly Republican-leaning states. Many borrowers in these states fell behind on payments after pandemic-related student loan relief ended, leading to financial challenges for individuals and local economies.
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Mississippi has the highest student loan default rate in the country at 28.3%.
14 out of 15 states with the highest default rates voted for President Donald Trump in 2024.
Student loan defaults increased sharply after federal pandemic relief and payment pauses ended.
The number of borrowers in default rose from about 5.3 million to 9.5 million since protections expired.
Borrowers in default owe more than $233 billion in unpaid federal student loans.
Defaulting on loans reduces credit scores, making it harder to get mortgages or other loans.
Many states with high default rates have low living costs but still face economic challenges for borrowers.
Ending the SAVE repayment plan by the Trump administration worsened payment burdens for some borrowers.
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President Trump’s top advisers met to plan strategy and messaging for the November 3 midterm elections. They are coordinating how to use large funds from Trump-related groups and the Republican National Committee to support their candidates.
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Trump’s super PAC and the Republican National Committee have about $530 million for the midterms.
There is also more money from Trump’s political nonprofit called Securing American Greatness.
The meeting took place at a hotel in Washington, D.C., but President Trump did not attend.
Key advisers like Tony Fabrizio, James Blair, Susie Wiles, and others participated to review polling and plan efforts.
Republicans face challenges due to low approval of Trump, rising gas prices, and the war in Iran.
They believe voters dislike Democrats’ policies more than they dislike Trump, which could influence the election.
Republicans have redrawn voting districts mid-decade, potentially gaining 10 more seats in the House.
Experts note that presidents often lose seats in Congress during midterms, especially when both chambers are controlled by their party.
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Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration because the Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to a request for information about plans to stop billions of dollars in federal childcare funding. The request was made under a law that lets people ask the government for records, called the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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The lawsuit was filed on Monday by civil rights organizations.
It targets the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The groups requested records about efforts to freeze federal childcare funds.
The funding in question amounts to billions of dollars.
These efforts were linked to claims of fraud.
The government did not respond to the FOIA request.
The Freedom of Information Act allows the public to request government documents.
The case focuses on transparency and accountability within the Trump administration.
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A lawsuit was filed against Texas Tech University System officials for imposing rules that limit teaching about topics like race, gender identity, and sexual orientation at the Texas Tech Health El Paso medical school. The lawsuit argues these restrictions prevent faculty from fully discussing important subjects like health disparities in minority groups.
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The American Association of University Professors and its Texas chapter sued Chancellor Brandon Creighton and the Board of Regents on July 8.
The lawsuit challenges new policies that require reviewing and restricting course content related to sex, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Chancellor Creighton issued directives in December 2025 and April 2026 to review courses to focus more on workforce preparation.
These rules are linked to Senate Bill 37, authored by Creighton, which enforces limits on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Texas public universities.
By May 2026, about 8,500 courses were evaluated, and dozens were altered despite prior approval by university leaders.
At Texas Tech Health El Paso, faculty have been told not to use the word "disparity," restricting teaching about minority health issues.
The university system says the policies comply with the law and protect academic freedom.
Faculty and professors argue the policies intimidate teachers and censor important academic topics.
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Federal agencies under President Trump admitted to using certain keywords like diversity, gender, vaccine hesitancy, and COVID-19 to identify and cancel nearly $2 billion in University of California research grants. UC researchers are suing the administration, claiming these actions violated constitutional rights, and a court hearing is set to decide if a trial can be skipped to declare those violations officially.
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Over a thousand research grants at the University of California were canceled last year using keyword searches.
The keywords included diversity, gender, vaccine hesitancy, and COVID-19.
Federal agencies did not review each grant individually but used broad criteria to end funding.
UC researchers claim the cancellations violated the First Amendment by targeting politically sensitive research.
Grants from states that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 were disproportionately targeted.
The Trump administration did not reallocate canceled grant money, which may violate laws on government spending.
Judge Rita F. Lin, appointed by President Biden, has repeatedly ordered restoration of some grants during the legal process.
Allegations against UCLA for antisemitism and transgender athlete policies were part of the funding dispute.
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Senator John Cornyn from Texas said he will block two ambassador nominees chosen by President Trump. He wants the Trump administration to show progress in freeing up money for PEPFAR, a U.S. government program that helps people with HIV and AIDS worldwide.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
He plans to block two ambassador nominees from President Trump.
Cornyn’s reason is to get proof the administration is releasing PEPFAR funds.
PEPFAR stands for the President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief.
PEPFAR helps provide treatment for HIV and AIDS globally.
Cornyn wants to ensure the money for this health program is being used properly.
The administration has not yet shown enough progress on this issue.
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A Los Angeles judge heard graphic evidence in the murder case against singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder, and the hearing will decide if there is enough proof to go to trial.
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D4vd (David Anthony Burke) faces charges of first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
The victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was 14 years old and last seen alive in April 2025 at Burke’s home.
Her body was found months later, dismembered, and placed inside the front trunk of a Tesla linked to Burke.
Prosecutors say Burke and Hernandez had a relationship that started when she was 13 and he was 18.
Burke denies the charges and claims he did not kill Hernandez.
The preliminary hearing is to decide if there is enough evidence to hold a trial.
The hearing is private, and information is coming from reporters attending in person.
D4vd is a singer known for hits like "Romantic Homicide" and built his career through TikTok.
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Rep. Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California, spoke at a press conference and suggested that the White House should send President Donald Trump to campaign in swing districts for House Republicans. He made this request in a sarcastic way.
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Rep. Ted Lieu represents California and is a Democrat.
He serves as the vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus.
Lieu made a public statement on a Tuesday during a press event.
He asked the White House to send President Trump to swing districts.
Swing districts are areas where elections are closely contested between parties.
The request was made sarcastically, implying a political point.
Lieu linked President Trump’s presence to support for Republican House candidates.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate that the U.S. war in Iran has cost about $37.5 billion since it started in late February. The Pentagon has asked Congress for an additional $87.6 billion to cover ongoing expenses and needs tied to the conflict.
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The U.S. war in Iran began in late February.
The total cost so far is estimated at $37.5 billion, including current spending and future needs until September 30.
This cost estimate had not been shared publicly before.
The Pentagon has requested $87.6 billion more from Congress to support "urgent needs" related to the conflict.
Secretary Hegseth gave this information during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
The hearing occurred after three U.S. soldiers were killed and President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran.
Protesters interrupted the hearing while Secretary Hegseth was speaking.
Other military officials, including Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine, also testified about the situation.
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