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Postmaster General David Steiner is testifying before the Senate committee about changes at the United States Postal Service (USPS). The USPS has been dealing with money problems for a long time, but it has recently earned more money.
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David Steiner is the current Postmaster General of the USPS.
He is speaking to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
The testimony focuses on reforms within the USPS.
The USPS has had financial difficulties even before Steiner's leadership.
Recent months have shown an increase in USPS revenue.
The article mentions data from the second quarter of 2026 related to USPS finances.
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The U.S. Senate voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to conduct military actions in Iran without Congress's approval. This vote is a symbolic way for lawmakers to express disagreement with the president's approach to Iran.
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The Senate passed a resolution to restrict President Trump's war powers related to Iran.
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers support this move.
The resolution aims to require the president to get Congress's consent before using military force against Iran.
This action shows concern about escalating conflict with Iran.
The vote reflects broader debate over the U.S. deal with Iran.
The resolution is mostly symbolic and does not legally block military action.
The Senate's decision sends a message of caution to the president on Iran policy.
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President Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans to discuss the SAVE America Act, an elections bill he supports. The bill faces strong opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, making it unlikely to pass in the Senate.
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President Trump is attending a lunch with Senate Republicans to push for the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act would create stricter rules for voter registration and voting.
Democrats oppose the bill, saying it would prevent many eligible voters from voting.
Some Senate Republicans also do not support the bill, lacking the 60 votes needed to pass it.
President Trump and some allies want to remove the Senate filibuster to pass the bill, but GOP leaders say they don’t have enough votes for that.
Trump has threatened to block other bills until the SAVE America Act passes.
Senate Republicans expect a frank discussion about the bill, knowing it likely will not pass this Congress.
The administration’s recent announcements have caused disruptions for Senate Republicans.
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Soldiers wounded in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on March 1 and their families say the Pentagon has minimized the number and severity of injuries. A soldier who survived the attack told CBS News he believes the Army and Pentagon have tried to make the incident seem less serious.
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The incident involved an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on March 1.
Several U.S. service members were injured during the strike.
Survivors and their families accuse the Pentagon of downplaying these injuries.
A wounded soldier spoke in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The soldier expressed his belief that military officials have tried to minimize the event.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan.
The Pentagon has not publicly detailed all injuries from the attack.
The issue raises concerns about transparency around the health of service members after attacks.
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Bill Gates told Congress that after he ended his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein made indirect threats to reveal Gates’s extramarital affairs. Gates shared this information during his testimony about his connection to Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.
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Bill Gates testified before Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Gates said Epstein made "veiled threats" to disclose Gates’s affairs after their connection ended.
The testimony was newly released to the public.
Gates described the threats as indirect rather than direct.
The issue was part of wider congressional interest in Epstein’s contacts with prominent individuals.
Epstein’s behavior and connections have drawn significant legal and public scrutiny.
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President Donald Trump criticized some Republican senators who voted for a resolution about war powers related to Iran. The resolution passed with support from several GOP lawmakers and almost all Democrats.
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President Trump expressed anger at Republican senators who supported the Iran war powers resolution.
The resolution passed in the Senate on Tuesday.
The vote included support from some GOP senators: Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul.
Most Democrats in the Senate supported the measure.
The resolution concerns the war powers of the president related to Iran.
President Trump said the actions of these Republicans make his work harder.
The disagreement highlights divisions within the Republican Party about foreign policy.
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Zohran Mamdani supported three candidates in New York City Democratic primaries for the US House of Representatives, and all three won against establishment-backed rivals. This shows that Mamdani’s brand of democratic socialism has strong support in the city, with voters preferring it over traditional Democratic Party positions.
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Mamdani backed three candidates in New York City Democratic primaries for Congress, and all three won.
Adriano Espaillat lost to Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist with no prior public office experience.
Claire Valdez, endorsed by Mamdani, defeated Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso.
Brad Lander, backed by Mamdani, defeated Congressman Dan Goldman, a former federal prosecutor involved in President Trump’s first impeachment.
Lander criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and promised to sponsor limits on military aid to Israel.
The wins reflect growing support for democratic socialism and criticism of the Democratic Party establishment in New York.
Voters showed demand for stronger progressive policies like universal healthcare, climate investment, and Supreme Court reform.
Public opinion shows a rising positive view of socialism among Democrats, with some voter dissatisfaction towards President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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President Donald Trump is pushing for a voting bill called the SAVE America Act that requires proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote. The Senate filibuster rule, which needs 60 votes to pass most bills, is stopping this bill from moving forward and is protecting Trump from having to fight to end the filibuster, which many senators want to keep.
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President Trump supports the SAVE America Act, aiming to require proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting.
The bill passed the House narrowly, mostly with Republican votes.
The Senate filibuster rule needs 60 votes to end debate and pass a bill, making it hard to pass the SAVE Act.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bill is "not realistic" under current Senate rules.
The SAVE Act would require voters to present documents like a U.S. passport or birth certificate with photo ID.
About 12 percent of registered voters might struggle to get these documents easily, affecting roughly 28 million people.
Critics worry the bill could prevent some eligible voters from registering or voting.
The filibuster prevents a big fight over election rules and GOP unity during an important political time.
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The article discusses changes needed in the pro-life movement after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. It suggests that the approach used to achieve this ruling may not work for the movement's future goals.
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The Dobbs decision ended the federal protection for abortion rights established by Roe v. Wade.
The pro-life movement played a key role in supporting the Dobbs ruling.
The strategies that helped overturn Roe v. Wade might not be effective going forward.
The movement needs to consider new goals and ways to pursue them.
The article highlights a shift in focus for pro-life advocates after the court ruling.
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Overdose deaths have started to decrease, which is a positive development. However, there is a concern that people may become too relaxed or stop paying attention, which could cause the problem to worsen again.
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The number of overdose deaths is going down.
This trend shows progress in addressing the overdose crisis.
Experts warn against becoming complacent or careless.
Continued attention and action are needed to keep deaths from rising again.
Vigilance means staying alert and proactive in prevention efforts.
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The FBI, New York Police Department (NYPD), and U.S. Attorney's Office conducted searches in New York City as part of an investigation into the behavior of current and former NYPD officials. The investigation involves former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and aims to address possible misconduct within the police force.
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The FBI, NYPD, and U.S. Attorney's Office searched multiple locations in New York City on Wednesday morning.
The searches are linked to an ongoing investigation of current and former NYPD officials' conduct.
Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey is a focus of this investigation.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has made fighting corruption a top priority since she became commissioner.
Commissioner Tisch has promised a thorough investigation into any claims of misconduct by NYPD members.
The NYPD is the largest police department in the United States.
The investigation is ongoing, and more updates are expected.
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Severe weather is affecting several parts of the United States, including very large hail and heavy rain in Texas and Oklahoma. Additionally, Utah is dealing with at least five active wildfires.
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Large hailstones, nearly the size of grapefruits, hit the Texas Panhandle.
Heavy rain caused flooding in parts of Texas and Oklahoma.
At least five wildfires are currently burning in Utah.
These weather events are causing dangerous conditions across different U.S. states.
The report was provided by Rob Marciano for CBS News.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is abandoning plans to use large warehouses to detain up to 10,000 immigrants at once. The government will sell a warehouse in Romulus, Michigan, after lawsuits and local opposition, and similar warehouse detention plans are being canceled in Georgia and Texas.
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ICE planned to expand detention by using large warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people at one site.
This plan was part of a $38 billion effort led by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Michigan and a Detroit suburb sued the federal government over warehouse detention plans.
The government told a judge it will sell a warehouse in Romulus, Michigan.
Local officials in Social Circle, Georgia, and Socorro, Texas, reported that detention plans there are also being canceled.
The decision marks a retreat from a rapid expansion of immigrant detention facilities using warehouses.
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Senator Thom Tillis criticized Senator Mike Lee on social media for using misleading arguments about the SAVE America Act. The exchange shows disagreements among Senate Republicans on how to support the bill.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and is a Republican.
Senator Mike Lee is from Utah and is also a Republican.
Tillis called Lee’s arguments “bulls–t” on social media.
The disagreement relates to the SAVE America Act, a legislative proposal.
There are tensions within the Senate Republican group about how to promote the bill.
The conflict highlights differing strategies among Republicans in the Senate.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th congressional district, defeating the incumbent Adriano Espaillat. She is a pro-Palestinian community organizer and doctoral student who could become the first Dominican woman elected to Congress if she wins the November general election.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier is 32 years old and new to politics.
She won more than 49% of the vote in New York’s 13th congressional district primary.
Her district covers upper Manhattan, Harlem, and parts of The Bronx.
She faced negative and racist attacks during her campaign.
Avila Chevalier is supported by the Democratic Socialists of America and New York’s mayor.
She was recruited by Justice Democrats, the group that helped Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win.
She supports universal healthcare, renter protections, abolishing ICE, and banning big political donations.
Incumbent Adriano Espaillat had been a five-term congressman and chair of the Hispanic caucus.
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Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, lost a New York Democratic primary for Congress, finishing third with about 11% of the vote. This result highlights the decline of the Kennedy family's long-standing influence in American electoral politics.
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Jack Schlossberg is the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy.
He ran in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District.
Schlossberg finished third with approximately 11% of the vote.
The winner was state Assemblymember Micah Lasher, who got 39% of the vote.
The Kennedy family has dominated Democratic politics for much of the 20th century.
The last Kennedy to win federal office was Joe Kennedy III, who lost a Senate primary in 2020.
Some Kennedys now hold appointed government positions, not elected ones.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Kennedy family member, endorsed President Donald Trump and joined his Cabinet as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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A screwworm outbreak has been detected in animals across parts of Texas, putting farm workers at higher risk of infection. These workers often face challenges accessing healthcare, which makes preventing and controlling diseases harder for public health officials.
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Screwworm has been found in goats and sheep in three Texas counties, with 16 animal cases total and no human cases reported yet.
Farm workers, especially migrants and people of color, face barriers to healthcare like long work hours, remote living, lack of insurance, language difficulties, and fear of immigration enforcement.
These barriers reduce the chances of detecting infections early and stopping outbreaks through disease surveillance.
Screwworm mainly affects animals, threatening the U.S. meat and poultry industry valued at $347.7 billion.
The parasitic fly lays eggs in open wounds on animals and can also accidentally infect humans working closely with livestock.
Protective measures for workers include wearing long clothes, gloves, hats, and using insect repellent to reduce the risk of fly bites.
Ranchers and cattle growers are preparing for screwworm cases and educating workers on how to prevent infections.
Cleaning and covering wounds is important to stop screwworm eggs from entering the body.
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The House of Representatives approved a bipartisan housing bill aimed at reducing housing costs. The bill passed the Senate earlier and is now headed to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
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The House approved the housing bill with a vote of 358 to 32.
The bill aims to lower the cost of housing for Americans.
Lawmakers from both parties support the bill.
The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 85 to 5.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
The bill is seen as a response to housing affordability concerns.
The approval happens before the upcoming midterm elections.
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Senator Debbie Stabenow warns that China is gaining a strong position in developing new medicines by running fast, low-cost clinical trials. She urges the U.S. government to stop relying on drug testing done in China and to limit American investments there to protect U.S. healthcare and technology.
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China runs drug trials much faster and cheaper than the U.S., partly due to government support and lower rules for safety and ethics.
Many clinical trials happen in Chinese military hospitals and areas with known human rights abuses.
The FDA currently accepts Chinese trial data without inspecting how it was done, encouraging companies to test drugs in China.
Transferring medicine development to China risks losing U.S. control over future treatments and important medical knowledge.
Congress passed the COINS Act to limit U.S. investments in sensitive Chinese tech areas; similar controls should apply to pharmaceuticals.
Senator Stabenow says the U.S. should act quickly to bring drug testing back home and restore strong leadership at the FDA.
China used a similar approach to take the lead in electric vehicle manufacturing after acquiring U.S. industry knowledge.
Without action, U.S. dependence on China for medicines could become a strategic weakness.
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Senator Marco Rubio may soon need to take a more active role in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran. This comes after a long period during which President Trump’s team has reduced the influence of the State Department.
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Senator Marco Rubio may have to step up in handling U.S. relations with Iran.
President Trump’s inner circle has weakened the State Department for about 18 months.
The State Department is responsible for managing U.S. diplomacy and foreign affairs.
Rubio’s job involves shaping and influencing U.S. foreign policy.
Challenges exist due to limited support within the government’s foreign policy teams.
Iran deals often refer to agreements related to nuclear programs and sanctions.
The article suggests Rubio faces a tough task in this area soon.
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