Republicans are spending more money on Senate race ads than Democrats and are getting more impressions, which means more people are seeing their ads. However, in some key states like North Carolina, Democrats are getting more ad views despite spending less money.
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Republicans outspend Democrats on political ads in most competitive Senate races.
Impressions estimate how many times an ad is seen by voters.
In North Carolina, Democrats got 245 million impressions supporting Roy Cooper, while Republicans got 226 million for Michael Whatley, even though Republicans spent more.
In Texas and Ohio, Republicans generated significantly more impressions than Democrats.
Super PACs (groups that can raise unlimited money) help Republicans spend more on ads.
Candidates pay lower prices for ads than outside groups, making coordinated spending more efficient.
A recent Supreme Court ruling allows parties to combine funds with candidates to get better ad rates.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is investing $46.5 million in coordinated campaigns across eight states.
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More than 6,000 flights across the United States were canceled or delayed after a construction crew accidentally cut a backup data cable at a radar facility near Philadelphia. The primary data line had already stopped working, leading to widespread disruptions in air travel.
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A construction crew accidentally severed a backup data cable near Philadelphia.
The radar facility affected is important for tracking flights.
The main data line had already failed before the backup cable was cut.
Over 6,000 flights were canceled or delayed across the country.
The disruptions affected flights coast to coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) systems were directly impacted.
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Several news organizations including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump. They say the President banned them from the White House as a violation of the First Amendment, which protects free speech and press rights.
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CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are suing President Trump.
The lawsuit is about a White House ban on these news groups.
The news groups claim the ban violates the First Amendment.
The First Amendment protects freedom of the press.
The ban stopped reporters from these organizations from covering White House events.
The lawsuit is a legal action challenging the President’s decision.
CBS News reported on the lawsuit through correspondent Ed O’Keefe.
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Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers released a campaign ad calling for an end to the war with Iran. The ad urges a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Political analysts Chuck Flint and Chuck Rocha discuss the implications.
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Mike Rogers is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican from Michigan.
Rogers’ campaign ad focuses on ending the war with Iran.
The ad promotes a peaceful approach to U.S.-Iran relations.
Political strategists Chuck Flint and Chuck Rocha provided analysis on the ad.
The ad is part of Rogers’ effort to connect with voters on foreign policy issues.
CBS News covered the story, including video and expert commentary.
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Senator Susan Collins warned President Donald Trump's administration against involving political officials in decisions about National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants. This warning comes amid a close Senate race in Maine and reports that Trump may issue an order for political review of nearly $50 billion in NIH funding.
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Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, opposes plans for political oversight of NIH grant decisions.
NIH distributes about $50 billion annually for medical and scientific research.
President Trump is considering an executive order to create a commission to review how NIH grants are awarded.
The White House budget chief criticized NIH for funding projects seen as not aligned with Trump’s priorities.
Collins and other congressional leaders warn that political reviews would undermine the scientific merit-based grant process.
Collins argues that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) should not interfere with NIH grant awards.
Earlier in July, Collins asked the OMB to stop a proposed rule that would add a political layer to grant evaluations.
Recent polls show Collins is in a tight Senate race against Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine.
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The White House started its own video channel called "Trump TV: The Essentials Station" to share videos directly with the public, soon after President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access. This move took place amid a dispute with the news media that led to a pause in traditional TV coverage of presidential events.
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"Trump TV" launched on Monday at 7 p.m. ET as a live video stream showcasing key moments from the Trump administration.
The first video shown was a two-month-old speech President Trump gave at Mount Rushmore.
President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, citing negative news coverage.
The excluded media outlets sued the White House, saying their First Amendment rights were violated.
The usual TV pool, which shares live footage of presidential events among networks, suspended coverage instead of replacing CNN.
The White House used its own video feed for a ribbon-cutting event after the TV pool suspended coverage.
President Trump defended his ban on what he calls “Fake News” outlets and criticized a judge involved in the related lawsuit.
The new channel is part of the administration’s effort to communicate directly with the public, bypassing traditional news organizations.
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A report says the NHS in England could save 20,000 lives and £33 billion yearly by reducing unnecessary rules and increasing productivity. It highlights that better use of technology, more investment, and freeing staff from extra paperwork could lead to better health and fewer early deaths without extra spending.
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The NHS could prevent up to 20,000 early deaths every year by cutting red tape and improving productivity.
Saving £33 billion annually is possible by making the NHS work more efficiently.
Focus on earlier diagnosis of cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes is important to reduce deaths.
The NHS faces too many rules, reporting tasks, and short-term plans that hurt productivity.
Better use of technology and artificial intelligence could help, but the NHS has struggled to use these tools fully.
Poor IT systems and lack of equipment waste clinical staff’s time and effort.
The report calls for a reset of the NHS to focus on steady productivity improvements over the next decade.
Leaders say more capital investment and simpler regulation are needed to support innovation and boost productivity.
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Several news organizations, including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, are suing the Trump administration because they were stopped from accessing the White House. CNN was removed from the group of TV journalists who take turns covering the president, and as a result, no new TV pool was arranged for President Trump’s trip to the UN General Assembly in New York.
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CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are suing the Trump administration.
The lawsuit claims the administration’s actions violate the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press.
CNN was removed from the rotating group of TV reporters who cover the White House.
The TV pool is a group of journalists who take turns reporting on the president.
No new TV pool was set up to cover President Trump’s trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
This move has caused some journalists to protest by refusing to cover President Trump.
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The Trump administration is importing 660 million pounds of beef from Brazil to lower beef prices in the United States. Eric Schlosser, author of "Fast Food Nation," expressed concerns that this import could cause more food safety problems.
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The U.S. government is bringing in 660 million pounds of beef from Brazil.
This is being done to reduce the price of beef in the U.S.
Eric Schlosser, who wrote "Fast Food Nation," is worried about food safety.
Schlosser calls the imports "mystery meat," implying uncertainty about their quality.
The issue was discussed on CBS News and a program called "The Takeout."
The import happens under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios, criticized President Donald Trump’s ban on certain press outlets. VandeHei described the ban as a harmful and negative example for how governments treat the media.
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Jim VandeHei is the co-founder of the news website Axios.
He spoke about the press ban imposed by President Donald Trump.
VandeHei called the press ban "stupid," "sad," and a "terrible precedent."
The press ban refers to restricting certain media outlets from accessing the president or events.
VandeHei also co-wrote a book called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less."
He discussed AI, his book, and the Trump administration in an interview on CBS News.
The article focuses mainly on VandeHei’s views on the press ban under President Trump.
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President Donald Trump decided to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, said that Trump’s attacks on the free press use language similar to that used by autocratic leaders.
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President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access.
The ban affects certain news organizations’ ability to report from the White House.
Jodie Ginsberg is the CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, a group that supports press freedom.
Ginsberg said Trump’s language against the press is like that of autocrats, who are leaders with total control.
The Committee to Protect Journalists works to defend journalists and promote free media.
Amna Nawaz interviewed Jodie Ginsberg to discuss the ban and its implications for press freedom.
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A federal appeals court ruled that Missouri should use new congressional maps supported by President Donald Trump for the November election. However, this decision is delayed and has no immediate effect because the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked these maps from being used so far.
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A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported new congressional districts drawn by Republicans and backed by President Trump.
The court said using old districts in the general election would violate the U.S. Constitution.
The appeals court delayed its ruling for one week to allow time for an appeal.
The U.S. Supreme Court has twice blocked the use of the Trump-backed map before the final decision.
Missouri plans to use the same congressional districts in November that it used in 2022 and 2024.
Local election officials have already sent absentee ballots to overseas and military voters based on the old districts.
State law requires absentee ballots for other voters to be sent out by Tuesday.
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Todd Achilles, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Idaho, says he will not join either the Republican or Democratic party groups in the Senate if elected. He is running against Republican Senator James Risch in the upcoming election.
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Todd Achilles is an independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in Idaho.
He is a former Idaho State Representative and an Army veteran.
Achilles says he will not caucus (join party groups) with Republicans or Democrats if elected.
He is challenging 83-year-old Republican Senator James Risch.
Several independent candidates are running competitive Senate campaigns in conservative (red) states.
Achilles spoke about his campaign on the CBS News show "The Takeout."
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Mifepristone is a drug approved in the U.S. for over 25 years to help with abortion. It is also used to treat other medical conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Some groups want to make stricter rules on these drugs, which could make it harder for people to get treatments for these other conditions.
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Mifepristone has been approved in the U.S. for abortion use for more than 25 years.
The drug and a similar one are also used to treat uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterus).
They are used to treat endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows outside the uterus.
Anti-abortion groups are pushing for more restrictions on mifepristone and similar drugs.
Stricter rules could limit access to treatments for conditions besides abortion.
This issue was covered in a series called “Beyond Abortion” by reporters Sarah Varney and Rachel Wellford.
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Former WHCA president Weijia Jiang said President Donald Trump’s decision to ban reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House affects all news organizations. Jiang called the ban an attack on the press, not just on the banned outlets.
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President Donald Trump banned reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from covering the White House.
Weijia Jiang, former president of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), spoke out against the ban.
Jiang said the ban harms all media outlets, not only the ones excluded.
The ban is seen as a challenge to press freedom in covering the White House.
The WHCA is an organization that represents journalists covering the White House.
Jiang described the ban as more than a reaction from just the affected outlets.
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A federal appeals court ruled that Missouri should use new congressional districts supported by President Donald Trump in the November election. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether these districts can be used, and its final decision is still pending.
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The legal fight is about Missouri’s congressional district boundaries.
A three-judge panel from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals favored the new districts backed by President Trump.
The panel said using old districts for the November election would break the U.S. Constitution.
Missouri used the new Republican-drawn districts in the August primary election.
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the new districts from being used in November so far.
The Supreme Court will make the final decision on which districts Missouri must use.
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter talked about recent political events, including President Trump banning certain news organizations from the White House. They also discussed some Republicans disagreeing with President Trump and where political parties are focusing their money for the upcoming midterm elections.
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President Trump has banned some news outlets from the White House.
Some Republican politicians have publicly disagreed with President Trump.
Political parties are planning where to spend money for the midterm elections.
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter provided analysis on these topics.
The discussion took place with Amna Nawaz on a news program.
The focus was on the current political environment in the United States.
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A Venezuelan man named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an ICE officer during a traffic incident in Austin, Texas. He was taken to a hospital and then moved to a detention center with the bullet still in his back, and he says he is not getting enough medical care there.
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Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was 28 years old and was delivering a DoorDash order when he was shot.
An ICE officer sideswiped his car and then shot him in the back on Sunday.
Garces Perez was hospitalized and then transferred about two hours away to the South Texas Processing Center.
The bullet was not removed because it is close to his spine, causing him ongoing pain.
He says he is held in a cold room without a bed and lacks access to pain medicine.
The ICE officer involved was put on administrative leave, which is standard during investigations.
Authorities say Garces Perez entered the U.S. illegally and had a final deportation order.
Local officials and his lawyer want ICE to release body camera footage and stop traffic stops causing violence.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear gave an extended interview with CBS News. He talked about his new book, "Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country," and shared advice for Democrats on winning voters by being genuine.
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Andy Beshear is the Democratic governor of Kentucky.
He has written a book titled "Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country."
Beshear appeared in an extended interview with CBS News journalist Robert Costa.
In the interview, Beshear discussed ideas on healing divisions in the country.
He advised Democrats to win voters by being real and authentic.
The interview was available as a web exclusive on CBS News.
Viewers could watch it through the CBS News app or using web browsers.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has asked a judge to investigate a juror, Michael Desronvil, who was the only one to vote for her conviction in the deaths of her children. The lawyer claims Desronvil may have broken rules by using a cellphone during jury talks and not telling the whole truth when questioned before and during the trial. The judge declared a mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of murder in the deaths of her three young children.
The jury could not reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial on September 4.
Eleven jurors believed Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis and not criminally responsible.
Juror Michael Desronvil was the only one who voted to convict Clancy.
Clancy’s attorney wants the court to investigate if Desronvil used a cellphone during jury deliberations, which is against state rules.
Desronvil denies any wrongdoing and says his guilty vote was based on evidence.
Desronvil’s personal background, including legal and financial issues, has been revealed publicly since the trial.
Clancy remains in a psychiatric hospital, and prosecutors have not decided if they will retry her.
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