NPR hosts Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright discussed recent political events, including Arizona’s Republican primary to select a candidate for governor, Troy Jackson likely winning the Democratic Senate nomination after Graham Platner dropped out, and reactions to President Donald Trump’s speech on election security.
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Arizona is holding a Republican primary to pick a candidate to challenge the Democratic governor.
Troy Jackson appears set to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Senate race.
President Donald Trump gave a speech focused on election security issues.
The discussion involved political consequences following President Trump’s address.
The news was covered by NPR reporters Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright.
Amna Nawaz hosted the discussion on these political topics.
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A suspect was arrested in connection with an explosion at a federal building in New York City. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate Taylor Farms for a cyclospora contamination after an earlier test showed a false positive.
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A suspect has been taken into custody for a federal building explosion in New York City.
The explosion happened at a federal government building.
The FDA is still looking into possible cyclospora contamination at Taylor Farms.
An initial test had mistakenly indicated the presence of cyclospora, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness.
Investigations into both the explosion and the food safety concern are ongoing.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan appeared in a federal court in Miami. They are beginning extradition proceedings to the UK for new charges including rape and sex trafficking.
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were in a Miami federal courtroom.
They are facing extradition to the United Kingdom.
The charges include rape and sex trafficking.
This is part of new legal proceedings against the brothers.
The case is being reported by BBC journalist Tom Bateman.
The hearing marks the start of formal extradition steps.
The incident is taking place within the U.S. legal system.
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A deputy sheriff in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, named Ryan Gaffney, is accused of using his personal phone to take photos of naked prisoners and sharing these images with coworkers. Investigators found bodycam video showing him covering his camera while using his phone, and a search of his phone found the photos and evidence he shared them.
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The complaint against Deputy Sheriff Ryan Gaffney came from the local sheriff’s office on March 31, 2026.
Gaffney allegedly took nude photos of prisoners using his iPhone during his duties.
He shared these photos with several female civilian employees in the sheriff’s office.
Bodycam footage showed Gaffney covering his camera lens while taking photos.
A forensic search of his phone found the nude images and records of sharing them with multiple contacts.
Gaffney denied the allegations but evidence tied the photos directly to his phone and matched times on bodycam footage.
He was fired from the sheriff’s office and charged by the Bucks County District Attorney.
The accused took photos during incidents in January 2026 and late 2024 involving nude detainees.
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The U.S. federal government has increased arrests and charges against people accused of attacking or blocking police officers. However, many of these cases are not successful in court, according to a report by the New York Times.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has made more arrests and filed more charges against immigrants and protesters accused of assaulting or obstructing officers.
Despite the rise in cases, many fail to lead to convictions or are dismissed.
The New York Times conducted an investigation into the outcomes of these cases.
The trend reflects challenges in proving these cases in court.
The investigation highlights potential issues with the government's approach to prosecuting these charges.
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Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced she will run for a full term in the U.S. Senate representing South Carolina. She aims to fill the seat previously held by her brother.
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Darline Graham is Lindsey Graham’s sister.
Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator from South Carolina who passed away.
Darline Graham plans to run for the full Senate term in South Carolina.
The announcement was covered by CBS News.
The Senate seat is currently vacant due to Lindsey Graham’s death.
Darline Graham seeks to continue her brother’s work in the Senate.
This election will determine who represents South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
CBS News political director Fin Gómez provided details on the announcement.
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The Justice Department tried to get phone records from reporters at the New York Times and their family members to find confidential sources related to reporting on the security of a new presidential plane. The Times is fighting the subpoenas in court, saying the requests are improper and could harm press freedom during President Donald Trump's second term.
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The Justice Department issued subpoenas for phone records of several New York Times reporters and their family members.
These subpoenas are connected to reports about security concerns with the new Air Force One plane donated by Qatar.
President Trump flew to a NATO summit on the new plane, but there were questions about its defensive capabilities.
The subpoenas were signed by Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence.
The Times wants to block these subpoenas, calling them abusive and a threat to journalistic freedom.
Two subpoenas requested phone records dating back to January, before the Times started reporting on plane security concerns.
A judge paused the enforcement of these subpoenas until a hearing can decide their validity.
The White House says the new plane has high security standards, despite some official concerns about its readiness.
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President Donald Trump said the new Air Force One jet, which Qatar gave to the United States, needs security upgrades. He expects the upgrades to take about one month to finish.
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Qatar gifted a new Air Force One jet to the United States.
President Trump confirmed the jet requires defensive (security) upgrades.
The upgrade process is expected to last about one month.
The news was reported by CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
The jet is used to transport the President of the United States.
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A group of people affected by attacks linked to Iran are in Washington, D.C., asking President Donald Trump to include payments for victims in any peace agreement with Iran. They want Iran to pay money to those harmed before any deal is made.
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The group includes victims of terrorism sponsored by Iran and their family members.
They are currently visiting Washington, D.C.
Their request is directed to President Donald Trump.
They want Iran to provide restitution, which means payment or compensation to victims.
They want this restitution included as part of any peace deal with Iran.
The issue is related to negotiations with the Iranian government.
CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reported on the story.
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A trial has started in Massachusetts for Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of killing her three young children in 2023. Clancy has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers plan to use an insanity defense, saying she suffered from mental illness at the time.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children: ages 5, 3, and infant.
The deaths occurred on January 24, 2023, in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
After the children died, Clancy attempted suicide and became paralyzed.
Clancy is currently held in a state hospital and appeared in court in a wheelchair.
Her husband, Patrick Clancy, has publicly forgiven her.
Defense lawyers say the killings were not planned and linked to mental illness.
Clancy had suicidal thoughts and recently stayed in a mental health facility before the incident.
The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks.
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The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a possible threat against a World Cup fan event. Officials say they worked with local partners to stop the threat before it could happen.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke about the threat on Monday.
The threat was described as "intimate," meaning it was serious but specific details were not shared.
Federal and local authorities worked together on the investigation.
The coordinated effort helped stop the threat in time.
The potential target was a World Cup fan fest, a public gathering for fans.
No further details have been released about the nature of the threat or any suspects.
The authorities remain focused on ensuring safety at public events related to the World Cup.
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Billionaire Timothy Mellon, a major donor to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, gave almost $102 million in 2024 but has sharply reduced his donations for the 2026 election cycle to about $3 million. Mellon's political donations grew steadily from under $100,000 in 2008 to record-breaking amounts in recent years, especially supporting Trump-aligned candidates.
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Timothy Mellon is a billionaire and heir to a well-known banking fortune.
He donated just over $100,000 during the 2008 election cycle.
Mellon's contributions rose to about $10 million by 2018 and over $40 million by 2020.
In 2024, Mellon donated nearly $140 million total, including $102 million by July.
His 2024 donations made him one of the largest Republican donors ever.
For the 2026 cycle, Mellon has contributed about $3 million so far, a 97% decrease compared to 2024.
This reduction is notable after years of steady increases in his political giving.
Mellon's donations mainly support President Trump and Republican candidates aligned with Trump.
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President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods. These tariffs will start in 30 days and are meant to respond to what the U.S. government says is unfair treatment of American products like alcohol, cars, and dairy in Canada.
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The tariffs apply to many Canadian products, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement.
Energy, potash, and goods already covered by other tariffs are exempt from these new duties.
The tariffs will affect products under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which usually grants exemptions.
President Trump used a lesser-known law from 1930 (Section 338 of the Tariff Act) to impose these tariffs.
This move comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
The White House says the tariffs address Canada’s "discriminatory treatment" of American goods.
The announcement followed recent threats by President Trump to raise tariffs over wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
These tariffs may increase economic friction between the United States and Canada.
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Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to stop the current war with Iran after several US troops were killed in Iranian strikes. The conflict escalated after Trump ended a previous agreement with Iran, leading to ongoing attacks and rising casualties.
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Three US troops died in recent Iranian strikes, including two killed in Jordan and one in northern Iraq.
A possible fourth US service member’s remains were found in Jordan.
US forces have conducted at least ten waves of attacks against Iranian targets since the conflict reignited.
President Trump described the troop deaths as “a very sad thing” but has not indicated plans to end the conflict.
Democratic leaders are calling for diplomacy and congressional approval to limit the war.
Iran has threatened further attacks on US Gulf allies who support strikes against Iran.
At least 17 US service members have died since the war began on February 28, with over 1,700 Iranian civilians also killed.
The Pentagon reportedly did not disclose some earlier strikes and casualties caused by Iranian forces.
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President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on various Canadian products such as hockey sticks and alcoholic drinks. These tariffs will start on August 19 as a response to Canadian tariffs on American goods and ongoing trade disagreements between the two countries.
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President Trump signed proclamations to impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods.
Affected items include hockey equipment, electronics, honey, flower bulbs, plywood, cowhides, jewelry, beer, wine, liquor, and milk.
The tariffs respond to Canada’s earlier tariffs on U.S. auto imports and boycotts of American alcohol.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (a trade deal signed during Trump’s first term) does not exempt these tariffs.
The White House accuses Canada of unfair and discriminatory trade practices.
The U.S. Trade Representative said the goal is to protect U.S. industries and ensure fair trade.
The Trump administration says it remains open to negotiating with Canada.
CBS News sought a comment from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office.
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Iowa's farm income has dropped by 53 percent between 2022 and 2024. This economic downturn in farming could influence upcoming statewide elections where Democrats are trying to win against Republicans in a state President Donald Trump carried by 13 points.
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Iowa's net farm income fell by 53 percent from 2022 to 2024.
Row-crop producers face a third year where crop production costs are higher than prices.
Corn and soybean production costs have increased by about 37 percent since 2021.
Agriculture contributes about $51.5 billion annually, nearly 19 percent of Iowa's economy.
Economic struggles affect not only farmers but also rural businesses tied to agriculture.
Trade uncertainty, including China's tariffs, continues to impact Iowa farmers.
Inflation, tariffs, labor issues, and global events like the Iran war increase risks for farmers.
Democrat Rob Sand is leading in polls against Republican Zach Lahn for governor despite Iowa’s Republican lean.
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Three U.S. servicemembers died over a 24-hour period in the conflict with Iran, raising the total U.S. deaths to 17 since March. These casualties may lead President Donald Trump to increase military actions, although both the U.S. and Iran are still keeping diplomatic channels open.
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Three U.S. servicemembers died within one day during the Iran conflict.
Total U.S. military deaths in this war have reached 17 since March.
The conflict with Iran began in March (year not specified).
President Donald Trump may respond with increased military action because of these deaths.
Despite rising tensions, the U.S. and Iran have not closed diplomatic talks.
The article focuses on the impact of casualties on U.S. political and military decisions.
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Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic presidential primaries in 2016 and 2020 but has influenced the Democratic Party’s views. Ideas like socialism, Medicare for All, and taxing the wealthy are now popular among many Democrats. Progressive and socialist candidates supported by Sanders’ movement are running for office and winning some races.
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Bernie Sanders lost two Democratic primaries before but changed party views over time.
Almost half or more of Democrats now have a positive view of socialism, according to multiple polls.
Medicare for All, a single national health insurance system, is supported by about 65% of likely voters.
Raising taxes on wealthy people is supported by a large majority of Americans, including many Republicans.
Progressive and socialist candidates are running for Senate and House seats across several states.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a prominent democratic socialist figure.
Some progressive candidates have defeated established incumbents in recent primary elections.
Races like the Michigan Senate Democratic primary reflect a fight over the party’s political direction.
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Senator Jon Ossoff criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ending a program that tracked parasitic infections like cyclospora. This program was run by the CDC, USDA, and FDA, and its closure happened last year.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff is from Georgia and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had a program called FoodNet that tracked harmful parasitic infections.
Cyclospora is a type of parasite that can cause illness from contaminated food or water.
The tracking program involved three agencies: CDC, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The decision to end this tracking program was made last year.
Sen. Ossoff linked the end of the program to an outbreak of cyclospora infections.
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President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, citing unfair treatment of American cars, alcohol, and dairy products by Canada. The tariffs exclude some products like energy and fish and come amid tensions over wildfire smoke drifting from Canada into the U.S.
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President Trump is imposing a 50% tariff on most goods imported from Canada.
The tariffs target American autos, alcohol, and dairy products due to alleged Canadian discrimination.
Energy products, fish, critical minerals, and potash are excluded from the tariffs.
The tariffs apply even to goods previously protected under the USMCA trade deal.
Trump linked the tariffs in part to wildfire smoke from Canada harming U.S. air quality.
The tariffs respond to Canadian actions that retaliated against earlier U.S. tariffs.
Canada had imposed a 25% tariff on some U.S. vehicles starting in 2025, which Trump cited.
Some Canadian provinces restricted American alcohol sales in response to U.S. tariffs.
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