Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after two more people died from measles in the state, marking the worst measles outbreak there in decades. Shapiro blamed lower vaccination rates and accused Kennedy of spreading vaccine doubts and interfering with official health reporting.
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Pennsylvania has seen four measles-related deaths, the first in 35 years.
The state is experiencing its worst measles outbreak, with 693 cases reported in 38 counties in 2026.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but has returned due to lower vaccination rates.
Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2025, measles deaths have increased sharply.
There have been five confirmed measles deaths since 2025, more than the previous 20 years combined.
Governor Shapiro accused Kennedy of spreading vaccine misinformation and interfering with the CDC’s reporting.
Shapiro said families are grieving and called the outbreak and deaths tragic.
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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has proposed impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie accuses Hegseth of breaking the constitution by involving the U.S. in the war with Iran without Congress’s approval and other alleged illegal actions.
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Thomas Massie, a Republican lawmaker, proposed impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Massie claims Hegseth engaged in the Iran war for over 90 days without Congress’s permission, breaking the law.
The impeachment resolution lists eight constitutional violations by Hegseth, including attacks on Iran and ignoring war powers laws.
The resolution accuses Hegseth of causing civilian deaths, including a U.S. strike on a school in Minab, Iran, killing over 168 people.
Other accusations include extrajudicial killings of over 220 suspected drug traffickers and retaliation against free speech critics.
Hegseth is also accused of involvement in capturing Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro and a bombing campaign in Yemen.
The impeachment must be voted on by Thursday and may put House Republicans in a difficult position before the November midterm elections.
If the House approves, the Senate will decide whether to hold a trial for Hegseth.
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Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two more deaths from measles, raising the total to four in 2026. Both people who died were not vaccinated, and this is the worst measles outbreak in the state in over 30 years.
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Pennsylvania now has four measles-related deaths in 2026.
The two most recent deaths were confirmed on Tuesday.
Both individuals who died were unvaccinated against measles.
The last time the U.S. saw four measles deaths in a year was in 1992.
Measles outbreaks had been rare due to the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles.
Pennsylvania’s health department is working to stop the outbreak and promote vaccination.
Health officials did not release more details about the individuals who died.
This outbreak is the worst in Pennsylvania in more than three decades.
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James Talarico, a Democrat and Texas state representative, has increased his chances of beating Republican Ken Paxton for Texas Attorney General in the upcoming election. Multiple election prediction models now show Talarico slightly ahead in a race that is historically hard for Democrats in Texas.
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Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate.
James Talarico is a Democratic state representative running to unseat Paxton.
No Democrat has won a statewide race in Texas in over 30 years.
Four different election trackers show Talarico’s chances of winning between 55% and 58%.
These trackers include Decision Desk HQ, VoteHub, The Economist, and Polymarket.
Talarico’s probability has been rising gradually over several months, not just from a single event.
Democrats need to flip at least four Senate seats in Texas to gain control of the state Senate.
Prediction models use a mix of polls, statistical data, market bets, and expert analysis to forecast the outcome.
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Boston stopped using Flock Safety’s license-plate reader cameras after the company shared data nationwide by mistake, breaking the contract. The sharing happened during a short trial period, and Boston quickly disabled the feature and no longer allows direct access to its data without proper requests.
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Boston Police used about 45 Flock ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) cameras in a trial from April to September 2025.
Flock Safety accidentally enabled nationwide data sharing, letting other law agencies see Boston’s license plate data in the first few days of the trial.
The contract said data sharing should be turned off, and Boston confirmed it was supposed to be disabled.
After finding the error, Boston quickly turned off the sharing feature and restricted access to their data.
Boston started new ALPR camera trials with Motorola in February 2026 and Axon in June 2026.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation criticized Flock for allowing police to search license plate data with weak reasons, like “LOL” or “sexy.”
Boston officials say they will continue using license-plate cameras if privacy rules and clear policies are in place.
The city requires vendors to agree not to share data and to delete videos after 30 days unless needed for investigations.
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A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Mason O'Connor, was fired after an investigation found he broke professional rules by making an inappropriate comment to a female colleague. He is the 13th officer dismissed following a BBC Panorama undercover report exposing misconduct at Charing Cross police station.
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PC Mason O'Connor was dismissed for breaching behavior standards, including respect and equality.
The misconduct involved a comment made to a female colleague while off-duty in October 2024.
O'Connor was part of a wider investigation triggered by a BBC Panorama program aired in October 2025.
The Panorama investigation secretly filmed officers making offensive remarks about immigrants, violence, and sexual assault.
PC Lloyd Hunter, another officer, was also recently fired after footage showed him making hateful comments.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the officers shown in the film.
Met Commander Simon Messinger said the firings show the police force’s effort to improve its culture.
Since the Panorama report, a total of 13 Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed for misconduct.
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Stockbridge, Georgia city leaders removed 23-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams after investigating his use of city funds and inappropriate messages with an 18-year-old student. The city council held a long hearing where they reviewed evidence including misuse of a government credit card and questionable communications before deciding to remove him from office.
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Jayden Williams became mayor in January after winning the election in late 2023.
He was 23 years old, the youngest mayor in Stockbridge’s history.
Allegations included sending sexually suggestive texts and explicit photos to an 18-year-old high school student.
Williams offered the student a city-backed internship and asked to be “friends with benefits.”
Williams used a city-issued credit card for personal expenses like movie tickets and shopping but said it was accidental and reimbursed the city.
Investigators said Williams created a hostile work environment by changing office locks and shouting at staff.
The city council voted to remove Williams after an investigation by an independent investigator confirmed the accusations.
Williams denied some claims and his lawyer called the removal “disappointing” and not evidence-based.
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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has pursued four criminal cases related to non-citizens voting in state elections after a 10-month investigation. While some non-citizens voted illegally, the impact on election outcomes in Kansas was minimal, and claims of widespread non-citizen voting remain disputed by various studies.
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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach started a 10-month probe into non-citizen voting.
Four criminal cases have been filed related to non-citizens voting in Kansas elections.
Some cases involve legal permanent residents, who are barred by federal law from voting.
A former mayor in Kansas was accused of voting illegally as a non-citizen.
Past strict voter ID laws in Kansas were struck down by federal courts due to lack of evidence of widespread fraud.
National studies show non-citizen voting is very rare, with only a few dozen cases identified among millions of votes.
Other states, like New Jersey, found some non-citizens registered to vote due to technical errors.
President Trump and other Republicans argue these rare cases understate the problem and support tougher voter ID laws.
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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and FBI Director Kash Patel disagreed about recent firings at the FBI and Patel's interactions with the media. The exchange focused on the reasons behind the personnel changes at the bureau.
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The hearing took place in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat, questioned FBI Director Kash Patel.
They argued about recent terminations of FBI employees.
The discussion included Patel's relationship with the media.
The hearing was recorded and made available by CBS News.
Kash Patel is the current FBI Director.
The focus was on internal FBI matters and public communication.
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A U.S. judge stopped the Kennedy Center board from putting President Donald Trump’s name back on the performing arts building. The judge said adding his name needs approval from Congress.
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A judge blocked the Kennedy Center board from adding President Trump’s name to the building’s facade.
The judge ruled that Congress must approve any naming changes.
In May, the same judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name from the building.
The judge also blocked the temporary closure of the center for President Trump’s planned renovations.
The Kennedy Center board, chaired by President Trump, approved adding the inscription "Renovated and Restored by President Donald J. Trump" in August.
President Trump replaced several trustees and appointed himself as a trustee in February 2025.
He was later voted chairman of the Kennedy Center board.
President Trump announced his name addition and other rebranding efforts around Washington, D.C.
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Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents. The couple was found stabbed to death in their home in Southern California in late 2025.
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Nick Reiner is accused of murdering his parents.
The murders took place in Southern California.
The couple was found stabbed to death.
The incident happened in late 2025.
Prosecutors had the option to seek the death penalty but chose not to.
This decision affects how the legal case will proceed.
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Senator Cory Booker and FBI Director Kash Patel had a sharp exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Senator Chuck Grassley, the committee chair, told Senator Booker to calm down during the discussion.
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The hearing involved Senator Cory Booker and FBI Director Kash Patel.
The event took place in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senator Booker and Director Patel had a strong disagreement.
Senator Chuck Grassley is the chair of the Judiciary Committee.
Grassley told Booker to control his tone during the hearing.
The confrontation was reported by CBS News.
The tense moment happened on a Tuesday during the hearing.
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Top House Democrats said that companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be trusted to make their own safety rules. They believe the U.S. government needs to create laws to protect the public from possible harms caused by AI technology.
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House Democrats warned against allowing AI companies to regulate themselves.
They want Congress to pass rules for the entire AI industry.
The main goal is to keep the public safe from AI risks.
Rep. Pete Aguilar from California spoke for the House Democratic Caucus on this issue.
The concern is that without government rules, AI companies might not act in the public’s best interest.
This discussion happened recently on a Tuesday.
The focus is on making federal laws to oversee AI development and use.
Democrats emphasize the need for industry-wide regulations rather than company-specific policies.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche will hold a press briefing Tuesday afternoon in the White House Rose Garden. This is only the second briefing since press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned, and the Department of Justice has been active in supporting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to speak to reporters Tuesday.
The briefing will take place in the White House Rose Garden.
Few details are available about what will be discussed at the briefing.
This is the second briefing since press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned.
The Department of Justice has been involved in supporting President Donald Trump’s immigration actions.
The briefing is part of ongoing communication efforts from the White House and DOJ.
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The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to change mail ballot rules. Before the decision, Attorney General Todd Blanche explained why he supports these changes.
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The Trump administration wanted to change rules about mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court said no to these changes.
Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke to CBS News about why he supports the changes.
The discussion happened before the Supreme Court made its decision.
The issue focuses on how mail ballots are handled during elections.
The Trump administration is currently in office, with President Donald Trump serving his second term.
CBS News covered this story with a video segment.
The debate involves voting rules and election procedures.
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Maine’s two senators want the Senate Commerce Committee to review and move forward with a bill from the House that pauses new rules protecting right whales. This bill aims to protect Maine’s lobster industry from stricter whale protection regulations.
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Maine’s two senators are pushing for Senate action on a House bill related to right whale protections.
The bill is called the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act.
It seeks to extend a pause on making new rules about right whale protections.
The goal is to protect Maine’s lobster industry from stricter regulations.
The House passed the bill earlier in the month.
The bill had support from two Democrats, including its sponsor.
The Senate Commerce Committee is the target for reviewing the bill next.
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The Trump administration is moving $52 million in U.S. military aid from some European and Middle Eastern countries to several nations in Central and South America. This change supports governments aligned with President Trump’s policies, focusing on reducing drug trafficking and illegal immigration in the Americas.
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The U.S. is shifting $52 million in military funding from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia, and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
The State Department informed Congress about this change.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to offer more support.
The U.S. is cutting aid or military troops in Europe partly due to President Trump’s concerns about NATO countries’ defense spending.
Slovakia and North Macedonia are NATO members affected by this decision.
The U.S. aims to strengthen ties with right-leaning governments in the Americas.
The move follows President Trump’s renewed focus on the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizing U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Foreign military financing helps countries buy U.S. military equipment using American taxpayer money.
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has added three Republican-held districts to its “Red to Blue” program to help flip these seats to Democratic control. This expansion reflects increased confidence among Democrats about their chances to win more seats in the House of Representatives during the upcoming elections.
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Democrats added three new GOP-held districts to their target list: Alaska’s at-large district, Michigan’s 7th district, and Wisconsin’s 1st district.
The DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program supports candidates with fundraising and organization help to improve their chances of winning.
Democrats need four more seats to gain a majority in the House, which requires 218 seats for control.
Alaska’s candidate, Bill Hill, is an independent and a commercial fisherman, running against Republican Nick Begich III.
Michigan’s candidate, William Lawrence, is a progressive and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, challenging Republican Tom Barrett in a closely divided district.
There has been some criticism of Lawrence for his past social media posts and political views, stirring debate within Democratic circles.
Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in both the House and Senate.
Party strategists see these races as important to winning control of the House in the midterm elections.
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An Ohio woman named Valerie Caruso dropped Taco Bell from her lawsuit about a cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce. She continues her case against Taylor Farms companies, which supplied the lettuce connected to the illness.
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Valerie Caruso sued Taco Bell and Taylor Farms companies over a cyclospora outbreak caused by contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce.
Caruso filed a motion to remove Taco Bell from the lawsuit and dismiss claims against it without prejudice.
Taylor Farms de Mexico was identified by a federal investigation as the supplier of the lettuce linked to the outbreak.
Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms California are described as the growers and processors of the contaminated lettuce.
No defendants have responded to the lawsuit yet, and all defendant attorneys agreed to removing Taco Bell.
The outbreak was linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations, but Taco Bell is no longer part of this case.
The CDC declared the cyclospora outbreak over as contaminated lettuce is no longer available.
Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico that was distributed in at least 31 states.
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Rep. Maxine Waters criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the Trump administration’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) during a House committee hearing. Waters expressed concern that President Trump is pushing AI development without proper oversight or safeguards.
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Rep. Maxine Waters is a Democrat from California.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration.
Waters spoke during a House Financial Services Committee meeting.
The topic was the government’s policy on artificial intelligence (AI).
Waters criticized the administration for supporting AI growth without enough rules or safety measures.
The discussion took place amid growing warnings about the risks of AI.
Waters used strong language, saying President Trump is “blindly” promoting AI development.
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