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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A funeral was held for Nolan Wells, a teenager from Mississippi who died after a boating trip on the Fourth of July. Authorities are still investigating the cause of his death.
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Nolan Wells was a teenager from Mississippi.
He died following a boating trip on July 4th.
Family and friends gathered to honor him at the funeral on Monday.
The cause of his death is still being investigated by officials.
CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reported on the funeral and investigation.
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The FBI has identified the suspect in the explosion near a federal building in New York City as a 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran. Authorities are investigating the incident that happened on Monday morning.
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The explosion occurred outside a federal building in Manhattan, New York City.
The FBI is leading the investigation.
The suspect is a 43-year-old male.
He served in the U.S. Army.
The incident took place on Monday morning.
CBS News is reporting updates on the case.
Law enforcement agencies are gathering more information about the suspect.
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President Donald Trump added a 50 percent tariff on some Canadian products. This action was taken because the U.S. government said Canada had unfair trade rules affecting those goods.
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President Trump imposed an extra 50 percent tax on certain goods from Canada.
The U.S. government called Canada's trade measures "discriminatory."
The tariff applies to products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement.
The tariffs were announced on a Monday press call by a senior U.S. official.
The tariffs are imposed under a specific trade law (Section not fully named).
The aim is to respond to what the U.S. sees as unfair treatment of American goods in Canada.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring whether city lawyers can act on an International Criminal Court warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He is using the city's existing international offices and police coordination to engage in foreign policy issues, challenging the usual role of local governments in global politics.
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Mayor Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and said he should face the ICC in The Hague.
The ICC warrant relates to allegations against Netanyahu but enforcing it in the U.S. faces legal challenges because the U.S. is not part of the ICC treaty.
Federal laws and agreements protect U.N. officials' movements, limiting New York’s ability to act on the warrant.
City Hall is using its existing international affairs office, police coordination, and connections with the United Nations for this effort.
New York’s Mayor’s Office for International Affairs coordinates with foreign governments and U.N. security during the annual General Assembly.
Mamdani appointed Ana María Archila to lead international affairs, emphasizing ties with global movements on inequality and democracy.
The effort tests whether a city government can influence international relations, traditionally handled by the federal government.
This approach reflects a broader political debate over foreign policy and the role of local governments.
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This article explains how the U.S. government agency ICE reports data on arrests, detentions, and deportations related to immigration. The Guardian tracks these numbers using information published by ICE every two weeks, showing changes during President Donald Trump’s time in office and after.
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President Donald Trump focused on increasing immigration enforcement and deportations.
ICE releases data on arrests, detentions, and deportations every two weeks during the fiscal year.
The Guardian collects and tracks this data from ICE reports since January 2025.
Arrests, detentions, and deportations are related but do not directly match because people can be arrested but not detained or deported directly.
ICE arrest data only includes people who end up in ICE detention, so actual arrests may be higher.
Detention data comes from ICE reports on people currently held by the agency.
Deportation data is from records of people removed from the U.S. by ICE.
After a government shutdown in late 2025, ICE changed how often they release the data, causing adjustments in how The Guardian displays the numbers.
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A man named Andrew Arrabaca was arrested after he set off an explosive outside a federal building in New York City. The FBI reported the incident happened near the employee entrance of 26 Federal Plaza shortly before 9 a.m.
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The man arrested is Andrew Arrabaca.
The explosive was set off outside the federal building at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City.
The incident took place just before 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
The FBI New York Field Office announced the arrest and provided details at a press conference.
The location targeted was the employee entrance of the federal building.
The FBI is leading the investigation into the event.
No information about injuries or damages was provided in the report.
The case involves federal property and law enforcement response.
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Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to fill his Senate seat in South Carolina. She announced she will run for a full Senate term after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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Darline Graham was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to complete Lindsey Graham’s Senate term.
She is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
Lindsey Graham died earlier in June at age 71 from a heart-related condition called aortic dissection.
President Donald Trump publicly encouraged Darline Graham to run for a full six-year Senate term.
A special Republican primary will be held on August 11 to choose Lindsey Graham’s replacement on the ballot.
Darline Graham confirmed her decision to run during an interview with Sean Hannity.
Lindsey Graham had won the Republican nomination for the Senate before his passing.
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President Donald Trump said Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States, rejecting a threat from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani had suggested he might arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations meeting because of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.
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President Trump stated Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US “in any way, shape, or form.”
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he might arrest Netanyahu if he attends the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
Mamdani referred to an ICC arrest warrant issued in 2024 charging Netanyahu with war crimes related to Gaza.
Mamdani is unsure if he has legal power to order Netanyahu’s arrest and is consulting the city’s Law Department.
Netanyahu usually visits New York each year for the UN meeting.
Israel and the US are not members of the ICC and reject its authority over them.
The Trump administration has taken actions to limit the ICC’s power, including sanctions on officials involved in investigations of Israel.
Israel called the ICC a “kangaroo court” and disputed the arrest warrant as fake, accusing Mamdani of trying to distract from other issues.
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Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina announced that she will not run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. She said she has important work to finish in the House of Representatives.
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Nancy Mace is a Republican Representative from South Carolina.
Senator Lindsey Graham, also a Republican from South Carolina, passed away.
The Senate seat for South Carolina is now open.
Nancy Mace decided not to run for this Senate seat.
She prefers to focus on her current role in the House of Representatives.
She said she is not avoiding challenges but wants to complete her work as a Representative.
Mace made the announcement on a Monday.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) gave two young female staffers personalized handguns as gifts while they worked in his office in 2024. These gifts and other personal gestures are part of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
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Edwards gave two young female staffers a blue and a pink handgun, each personalized, in North Carolina.
One staffer accepted the gun awkwardly out of fear but later legally got rid of it.
Edwards was a licensed firearm dealer until November 2024 and previously owned a gun business in North Carolina.
He says he taught some staff how to handle guns and gave them firearms as part of teaching safety and self-defense.
Other unusual attention reportedly included handwritten letters, gifts, drinking outings, casino trips, and promotions for the two female staffers.
Edwards organized a surprise musical performance for one staffer’s birthday in Washington, D.C., which embarrassed her because she did not expect it.
Edwards denied wrongdoing regarding these allegations.
During the 2025 government shutdown, Edwards vacationed in Las Vegas with one of the staffers after she left his office.
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A new bill called the Precision Oncology Program for Cancer of the Prostate (POPCaP) Authorization Act was introduced to expand and permanently authorize a VA program that provides specialized prostate cancer care for veterans. The bill would create seven new Centers of Excellence within VA medical centers to improve access to advanced treatments and clinical trials for veterans, especially those living in rural areas.
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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. veterans, with about 15,000 new cases each year.
Veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer compared to non-veterans.
The POPCaP Authorization Act aims to make the VA’s precision oncology program permanent and expand it.
The bill would create seven new Centers of Excellence dedicated to prostate cancer care within the VA health system.
The program uses precision oncology, which tailors treatment based on the veteran’s and tumor’s genetic information.
Veterans enrolled in the program can access genetic testing, counseling, targeted therapies, and clinical trials.
The bill requests $15 million in funding, which some experts say may be too low for the needs of all VA prostate cancer centers.
The goal is to provide equal access to advanced cancer care for veterans in rural areas and urban centers.
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Catholic bishops have asked President Donald Trump's administration to change a proposed federal rule that would expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). The bishops oppose including IVF in the coverage because it conflicts with Catholic teachings, while the Trump administration supports expanding access to fertility treatments to help families.
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) formally opposed parts of a federal rule expanding fertility treatment coverage.
The bishops say IVF conflicts with Catholic beliefs because it separates conception from marriage and often involves freezing or discarding embryos.
The bishops argue IVF does not cure infertility but bypasses it, and they prefer treatments that address underlying medical issues.
President Trump supports expanding access to fertility treatments as part of efforts to address low birth rates in the U.S.
The Trump administration aims to address infertility through various approaches, including diet and reducing chemical exposure, before IVF.
The bishops support coverage for diagnostic tests and treatments that try to restore natural fertility but want IVF excluded.
Catholics were a significant part of President Trump’s 2024 electoral coalition, highlighting a clash between the administration and some religious leaders.
A White House spokesperson emphasized the administration's commitment to helping families struggling with infertility.
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Senator Darline Graham Nordone announced she will run in the Republican race to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat in South Carolina. President Donald Trump has given her his endorsement, and the special election primary will be held on August 11.
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Nordone was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to temporarily fill the Senate seat after Lindsey Graham's death.
She has never held public office before and previously worked helping people with disabilities find jobs.
President Trump endorsed Nordone last week, which supports her campaign.
The filing period for candidates closes on July 28.
Other Republicans joining the race include Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry.
Representative Nancy Mace decided not to run after considering a bid.
The Republican primary winner will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.
The winner of the November election will serve a full six-year Senate term.
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Democrat Annie Andrews is running for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina after the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Lindsey Graham's sister, Senator Darline Graham, was appointed as a temporary replacement and announced she will run for a full term with President Donald Trump's support.
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Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, died on July 11, 2024.
Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, as a temporary senator.
Darline Graham announced she will seek a full six-year Senate term, backed by President Donald Trump.
This created an open seat, leading to a Republican special primary on August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25.
Annie Andrews, a Democrat, believes the Republican scramble helps her build support among independents and moderate voters.
South Carolina has not elected a Democratic senator since 1998 and generally favors Republicans.
Polls and political experts say the state remains strongly Republican, making it likely that the GOP will keep the seat.
The outcome of the Republican primary may have a major impact on Andrews’ chances in the general election.
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Student loan defaults in the United States have reached their highest levels as loan payments resumed after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 9.5 million borrowers, or 20%, are now more than nine months behind on their federal student loan payments.
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Student loan defaults have increased sharply across the U.S.
Payments were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic to help borrowers.
The pause on payments has ended, causing many to fall behind.
Approximately 9.5 million borrowers are currently in default.
Being in default means not paying the loan for over nine months.
One in five federal student loan borrowers are affected.
This is the highest default rate recorded in recent history.
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A man was arrested for setting off a fire device outside an immigration court in New York City. The building includes federal offices like the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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The incident happened outside an immigration court building in New York City.
The man set off an incendiary device, which is a device that can start fires.
The building contains several federal offices, including the FBI and ICE.
Police arrested the man soon after the device was set off.
No information was given about injuries or damage.
The event involved federal law enforcement agencies.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Senator Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced she will run for a full Senate term in South Carolina. She was appointed to serve the remainder of her brother's term and has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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Darline Graham is currently serving the rest of her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term after being appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
She confirmed in a Fox News interview that she will run for a full six-year Senate term in the upcoming election.
President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy, saying she would best honor Lindsey Graham’s legacy.
Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026, at age 71.
The special Republican primary to choose a candidate for the full term will be held on August 11, 2026.
Other candidates in the Republican primary include Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, and businessman Mark Lynch.
Darline Graham has nearly 30 years of experience working in state roles, including with people with disabilities.
Filing for the primary candidates opens July 21 and closes July 28, 2026.
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