Larry Kudlow, a Fox Business host, suggested that Senator Ted Cruz should consider starting his campaign for president in November. Kudlow asked Cruz about his plans to run for the Republican nomination in the 2028 presidential election during a TV interview.
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Larry Kudlow is a host on Fox Business.
He spoke with Senator Ted Cruz from Texas.
Kudlow told Cruz he should think about announcing a presidential run in November.
The discussion focused on the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
Cruz has not officially announced whether he will run for president.
The interview took place on Kudlow’s show.
President Donald Trump is currently serving his second term (2024-2028).
Cruz is a well-known Republican senator with prior national political campaigns.
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Missouri is facing confusion over its new congressional map because different courts gave opposing rulings. This conflict could affect the state's midterm elections.
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Missouri recently redrew its congressional district lines.
Two courts gave different decisions on whether the new map is legal.
The conflicting rulings have caused uncertainty about which map should be used.
The situation could impact how Missouri voters elect representatives in the upcoming midterm elections.
The case is being closely watched because it may set a precedent for redistricting disputes.
Officials are working to resolve the disagreements before the election.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing political boundaries based on population changes.
The courts’ decisions have created confusion about the official voting districts for Missouri.
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Rozina Ali, a journalist and author, discusses how Islamophobia has grown in the United States since the 9/11 attacks. Her new book traces the history of suspicion and discrimination against Muslim Americans, showing that fear and prejudice appeared soon after 2001 and remain strong today.
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Rozina Ali moved from Pakistan to the US when she was five years old and grew up in California.
After the 9/11 attacks, Ali’s parents warned her that Muslims would be treated with suspicion in the US.
Ali’s book, Seasons of Fury, tells the history of Islamophobia in the US, starting before 9/11.
The book includes stories of Muslim families and government surveillance of Muslim Americans.
Pew Research Center found that most Muslims in the US feel discrimination daily.
Since 9/11, more US adults believe Islam is linked to violence, with this belief more than doubling.
Some states, like Texas and Florida, have labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a terrorist organization.
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, there are protests and petitions related to Muslim participation in public events.
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Homeownership in Miami is becoming harder due to rising costs and fewer single-family homes for sale. The high prices and limited housing options are pushing many middle-income workers out of the city.
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Miami-Dade’s single-family home supply dropped nearly 23% in July compared to the previous year.
There are only about 4.8 months of home supply in Miami-Dade, favoring sellers over buyers.
Many homeowners with low mortgage rates from the pandemic are not selling their houses.
High demand comes from both people moving within the U.S. and international buyers.
Miami-Dade has little remaining land to build new single-family homes due to geography and development.
The cost of living in Miami is the second highest in the U.S., behind San Francisco.
Housing prices in Miami scored 155.551 on the cost-of-living index, much higher than the national average of 100.
Middle-income workers like teachers, nurses, and hospitality staff find it harder to live in Miami due to rising expenses.
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A recent poll shows the Michigan Senate race is very close between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. The survey found Rogers with a small lead over El-Sayed.
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The poll was conducted from August 31 to September 3.
The survey was done by Detroit’s WDIV-TV and the Detroit News.
Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, has about 45.8% support.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrat candidate, is just behind Rogers in support.
The race for the Michigan Senate seat is very competitive and nearly tied.
The poll indicates neither candidate has a clear, strong lead.
Michigan voters are closely divided between the two candidates.
This race will likely be important in the upcoming election.
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The Trump administration appointed permanent leaders for four important roles at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These leaders, including Heidi Overton and Michael Davis, had been serving temporarily and will now hold their positions permanently.
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The Trump administration finalized permanent appointments for four key FDA leadership positions.
Heidi Overton was nominated to lead the FDA.
Michael Davis, a psychiatrist, will become a permanent director at the FDA.
The roles involve overseeing the regulation of drugs, vaccines, and tobacco.
These leaders were previously acting (temporary) heads before receiving permanent status.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements about the September 11 attacks that do not match the facts. These include incorrect claims about New York buildings, his role in cleanup efforts, Muslim Americans, and emergency responders at the attack site.
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Trump claimed his building became the tallest in downtown Manhattan after the World Trade Center fell, but actually 70 Pine Street was taller.
He said he helped with the cleanup after the attacks, but city officials do not confirm this.
Trump falsely said thousands of Muslim Americans were cheering on 9/11 in Jersey City; no evidence supports this.
He shared misleading footage of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar dancing, implying it was on the attack anniversary when it was not.
Trump said he had warned about Osama bin Laden before 9/11, citing his 2000 book, though bin Laden was already known as a threat.
He described firefighters lifting him to safety from a building thought at risk of collapse, a story he has told multiple times.
These false or exaggerated claims have been made repeatedly, including during his second term as president.
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A family in Durham, North Carolina, hired a mobile petting zoo for a party, and two weeks later, they learned some baby goats from the zoo tested positive for rabies. Local health officials are investigating and advising people who had contact with the goats to seek medical advice for possible rabies exposure.
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Tatiana Villatoro hired Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo for a family event on August 16.
Several baby goats from the petting zoo tested positive for rabies after one goat was euthanized and tested.
Rabies is a deadly virus that can be transmitted to humans through bites or saliva contact and requires immediate vaccination if exposed.
The Durham County Department of Public Health and North Carolina health authorities are investigating potential rabies exposure.
People who came into contact with the goats between July 28 and August 27 are urged to contact health officials.
The petting zoo operator was unaware of the rabies risk and had acted on veterinarian advice when symptoms appeared in the goats.
Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo appeared at two events in Durham County, and health officials are contacting attendees to assess exposure risk.
Tatiana Villatoro sought emergency medical treatment after learning about the rabies cases, before being contacted by health authorities.
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A mother shares how the mental tasks of managing family life make her feel tired and worried about her marriage. She explains that she handles most daily family responsibilities, which leaves her little energy for her husband at the end of the day.
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The author is a mother who feels the mental load of running the household is heavy.
She manages many tasks like scheduling, grocery shopping, and coordinating childcare.
Her husband is supportive and willing to help when asked.
Despite support, she feels mentally and physically exhausted by evening.
This exhaustion affects how much attention she can give to her husband.
She acknowledges that all marriages have some challenges.
Discussing these feelings helped her understand her husband's support better.
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Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer said he will ask the court to dismiss her case. The lawyer spoke about this on the CBS Mornings show. The article discusses what might happen if the case is thrown out.
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Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case.
Her defense attorney is Kevin Reddington.
Reddington plans to request that the case be dismissed.
He shared his plans during an interview on CBS Mornings.
CBS News reporter Caroline Polisi explained the lawyer’s statements.
The news covers the possible outcomes if the case is dismissed.
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President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America," which has upset many people in the state. New Mexico has a diverse population with many Latino and Native American residents, and the idea of changing the name has raised concerns about ignoring the state’s culture and history.
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President Trump posted an idea to rename New Mexico as "New America" on social media.
New Mexico has the largest share of Latinos and many federally recognized Native American tribes.
The state's name comes from Spanish settlers in the 1500s and reflects its history linked to Mexico.
Some residents see the name change proposal as ignoring or erasing the state’s multicultural identity.
The Trump administration recently sued New Mexico for giving in-state tuition to undocumented immigrant students, most of whom are Latino.
New Mexico was delayed in gaining US statehood partly due to its large Spanish-speaking and Native populations.
Changing the state’s name would require a state constitutional amendment, which is unlikely since Democrats control all statewide offices.
Some local Republicans see Trump's idea as a distraction from other political issues.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said he will ask the court to dismiss her case after her murder trial ended without a verdict. He also hopes President Donald Trump will get involved to help bring a solution to the situation.
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Lindsay Clancy was on trial for murder.
The trial ended in a mistrial, meaning no final decision was made.
Lawyer Kevin Reddington plans to file a motion to dismiss the case.
The lawyer hopes President Donald Trump will intervene in the case.
The lawyer described the case as tragic.
The information came from a CBS News report on "CBS Mornings."
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Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won their primaries and will compete for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire. Recent polls show the race is close, but prediction markets favor Pappas to win in November.
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The New Hampshire Senate seat is open due to the retirement of Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
John Sununu received President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Polling averages show Pappas leading Sununu by about 2 points.
Prediction markets give Pappas an 83% chance of winning the general election.
Recent polls have mixed results, with some showing a slight lead for Sununu and others for Pappas, within the margin of error.
Voter support varies by age and gender: women and younger voters favor Pappas; men and older voters tend to favor Sununu.
New Hampshire voters have a history of splitting their votes between parties in different races.
The November election could impact control of the U.S. Senate.
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President Donald Trump gave cash gifts totaling $135,000 to several White House aides, including his longtime assistant Natalie Harp. These gifts were listed as “Cash Gift for Holidays” in financial disclosure forms released by the Trump administration.
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President Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to multiple White House aides.
The total amount of the gifts was $135,000.
The gifts were described as “Cash Gift for Holidays.”
The financial disclosure forms showed these payments were from President Trump.
Natalie Harp, a longtime assistant to the president, was one of the recipients.
Three of Trump’s closest aides received these cash gifts.
The information became public through official disclosures released last week.
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A recent report shows that many Washington counties that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024 have seen a large increase in mail ballots being rejected for having late postmarks. This rise is linked to changes in U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rules, which affect how and when mail gets postmarked, raising concerns about voters being unfairly blocked from having their votes counted in upcoming elections.
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Late postmark ballot rejection rates more than doubled in 19 Washington counties compared to the 2024 primaries.
The counties with the biggest increases all supported President Trump in 2024, with Mason County seeing a 329.7% increase in rejections.
Some counties that voted for Kamala Harris also experienced large increases in late postmark ballot rejections.
USPS changed rules in December clarifying that the postmark date reflects when mail is processed at a sorting center, not when it was first received, impacting ballot deadlines.
USPS now transports mail only once daily from post offices far from distribution centers, which can delay postmarking.
Oregon also reported an increase in mail ballots rejected for late postmarks during its May primary.
Senator Maria Cantwell links the increase in rejected ballots to USPS policy changes and worries this will disenfranchise voters, especially in rural areas.
President Trump has criticized mail-in voting despite previously using it himself.
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David Beasley, former governor of South Carolina and current head of the United Nations World Food Programme, started the Breaking Bread Together movement. The movement aims to bring Americans from different political and cultural backgrounds closer.
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David Beasley served as the governor of South Carolina.
He took a stand to remove the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds.
Beasley leads the United Nations World Food Programme, which fights hunger globally.
He launched the Breaking Bread Together movement in the U.S.
The movement focuses on connecting Americans across political and cultural divides.
Its goal is to encourage understanding and unity among different groups.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said that President Donald Trump was not telling the truth about what he did during the 9/11 attacks in New York City. The disagreement happened after Trump shared a story about being near One Liberty Plaza shortly after the attacks.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is from California and a member of the Democratic Party.
President Donald Trump told a story about his actions near One Liberty Plaza after the 9/11 attacks.
Newsom accused Trump of lying about the details of that story.
The event where Trump spoke was held at the White House to honor 9/11 first responders.
The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001, in New York City.
Newsom’s statement came publicly on Tuesday after Trump’s anecdote.
The disagreement highlights ongoing political tensions between Trump and some Democratic leaders.
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The U.S. Postal Service’s Inspector General is investigating claims from a whistleblower about a new computer system for handling mail-in ballots. The whistleblower says the system might cause problems with mail-in voting during the November midterm elections.
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The investigation is led by the U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General, which acts as a watchdog.
A whistleblower raised concerns about the USPS’s new computer system for processing mail-in ballots.
The whistleblower warns the system could threaten the security or reliability of mail-in voting.
The review aims to check if the new system might cause problems in the upcoming November midterms.
Mail-in voting is an important method that allows people to vote by mail instead of in person.
USPS plays a key role in delivering and processing mail-in ballots across the country.
The Inspector General will independently examine the whistleblower’s claims to find out if changes are needed.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial because the jurors could not agree on a verdict after more than seven days. One juror told CBS News that most jurors were firm in their opinions throughout the trial.
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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended with no final decision.
The jury spent over seven days discussing the case.
The jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
One juror spoke publicly after the mistrial.
The juror said most people in the jury had strong, fixed beliefs from the start.
The trial concluded on September 4.
The interview was shared by CBS News, which works with the BBC in the US.
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This article explores how middle age often feels like a time of constant challenges and problems, including health issues and relationship strains. The author reflects on personal experiences with family, writing, and the struggle to balance adult responsibilities with the perspective of teenagers.
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Middle age often brings many problems, both big and small, that can feel overwhelming.
Health concerns increase in your late forties, such as risks for cancer and heart disease for men and women.
Financial comfort can also create stress and difficulties, not only lack of money.
Long-term relationships may face challenges like drifting apart and taking each other for granted.
The author struggled with getting a novel published, which added to his worries.
Teenagers often feel their problems are very serious, which can clash with adults’ views.
Arguing over who has it worse between parents and children is not helpful.
Accepting that life is a series of crises can bring a different kind of freedom.
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