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New York's congressional primaries are a key test between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The races feature battles between Jeffries-backed incumbents and left-wing challengers supported by Mamdani, with major outside spending influencing some contests.
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The primaries include fights between Jeffries-backed incumbents and insurgents supported by Mamdani, a leader of New York’s left-wing movement.
In the 10th district, Jeffries supports Rep. Dan Goldman, while Mamdani backs NYC comptroller Brad Lander.
In the 13th district, Jeffries supports Rep. Adriano Espaillat, challenged by Mamdani-backed Darializa Avila-Chevalier.
Mamdani also backs Claire Valdez for the 7th district against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso; Jeffries has not endorsed there.
Goldman and Espaillat are progressive but criticized by the left for supporting Israel.
The 12th district race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler includes candidates like Jack Schlossberg, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Alex Bores.
Outside groups have spent millions in the 12th district contest, including super PACs linked to AI companies fighting for and against Bores.
Mamdani has campaigned heavily and produced ads supporting his endorsed candidates, while Jeffries usually backs incumbents.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed increasing the fees to apply for U.S. citizenship by 75%, raising the cost from $760 to $1,330. This proposal includes higher fees for appeals and would mostly end fee waivers, although current and former military members would still be exempt.
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DHS proposes raising the naturalization application fee from $760 to $1,330.
The fee to request reconsideration before an appeals board would increase from $830 to $1,475.
Most fee waivers would be eliminated under the new proposal.
Current and former armed forces members would remain exempt from paying fees.
USCIS says current fees do not cover the full cost of processing citizenship applications.
USCIS is funded by application fees, not by tax dollars.
The Trump administration has added more screening steps, including social media checks, for citizenship and green card applicants.
Becoming a U.S. citizen requires a green card or marriage to a citizen, background checks, an interview, and a civics test.
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The Interior Department under President Donald Trump plans to ease two regulations on drilling for oil and gas on public lands. These rules, created during President Biden’s term, aimed to reduce methane emissions and regulate energy companies more strictly.
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The Trump administration is proposing changes to rules about drilling on federal lands.
The changes would relax two regulations introduced under President Biden.
One regulation limits methane emissions, a gas that contributes to climate change.
The second rule requires energy companies to follow stronger monitoring and reporting.
The Interior Department manages public lands used for resources like oil and gas.
The goal of the proposal is to make it easier for energy companies to drill.
These changes could impact efforts to control air pollution and greenhouse gases.
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A coffee shop in New York City, Poetica Coffee, posted on Facebook that it refused to serve Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman because of his support for Israel. This led to public criticism, negative online reviews, and Yelp temporarily pausing new reviews for the business.
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Poetica Coffee shared a photo of Rep. Dan Goldman and said it refunded his $9.82 purchase.
The coffee shop accused Goldman of supporting "genocide" and linked his money to the pro-Israel group AIPAC.
The post told Goldman not to come back to the shop and referenced his upcoming primary election.
Local Jewish leaders criticized the coffee shop’s post.
After the post, Poetica Coffee received many one-star reviews, lowering its rating from mostly five stars.
Yelp paused new reviews for the coffee shop to check if the reviews were from real customers.
Yelp stated reviews must come from actual customer experiences and rejected any form of racism or discrimination.
Rep. Goldman confirmed he saw the post and has described himself as strongly pro-Israel.
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A large warehouse storing frozen food in Los Angeles has been burning for six days, making it hard for firefighters to put out the fire quickly. The building’s special insulation and steel racks prevent firefighters from entering, so they fight the fire from outside while the smoke affects local air quality.
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The fire started last Wednesday at a 500,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse near downtown LA.
The warehouse belongs to Lineage, a company based in Michigan that stores frozen food like seafood, pork, beef, and poultry.
The cause of the fire is unclear but may be related to work on solar panels on the roof.
Firefighters cannot enter the building because of heavy steel shelves and insulation, making the fire hard to reach.
Cold storage fires like this one can burn for weeks due to thick insulation that traps heat and smoke.
Firefighters are removing parts of the outer walls and spraying water from outside to fight the fire.
Smoke from the fire contains harmful tiny particles (PM2.5) and has led to poor air quality warnings for the local area.
Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid physical activity, close windows, and wear special masks if going outside.
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Senator Rick Scott is sharing a plan with Republican senators to prevent a government shutdown later this year. He wants to discuss this plan during a lunch meeting with President Trump and GOP senators.
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Senator Rick Scott is the chairman of the Senate Steering Committee.
He is circulating a plan among Senate Republicans to avoid a government shutdown.
The plan is meant to be discussed in a meeting with President Trump.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday and will include GOP senators.
Scott invited President Trump to lunch in the Capitol.
Scott believes Democrats are unlikely to help prevent a shutdown.
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In January 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives chose Kevin McCarthy as speaker after a record 15 voting rounds. John Leganski, a former top aide to McCarthy, wrote a memoir that shares details about the difficult and chaotic process.
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The 2023 speaker election took 15 roll-call votes, the most ever.
Kevin McCarthy was eventually elected speaker of the House.
John Leganski was a senior aide to McCarthy during this time.
Leganski wrote a memoir titled "Glory, Grief, and the Gavel."
The book provides an inside view of the speaker race’s challenges.
The election was marked by unusual delays and conflicts among House members.
Leganski discussed the memoir on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
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A rare red warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C. Schools are generally advised to stay open during heatwaves, but they may adjust routines to keep children safe. There is no legal right for workers to refuse work due to heat, but employers are expected to maintain safe and comfortable conditions.
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The Met Office issued a rare red heat warning for central, southern, and south-east England and parts of south Wales from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening.
Temperatures could reach as high as 40°C (104°F) in some areas.
There is no law setting a maximum temperature for classrooms, and schools are usually advised to remain open.
Schools are encouraged to relax uniform rules, adjust lesson plans, change start and finish times, and avoid vigorous physical activity during the heat.
Teaching unions recommend keeping indoor temperatures at or below 26°C (79°F) where possible.
Parents are advised to send children to school with loose, light clothes, sunhats, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
Workers do not have a legal right to refuse work because of heat, but employers must provide a safe workplace and fresh air under health and safety laws.
Employers should try to be flexible and consider relaxing rules during heatwaves when possible.
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George Pino, a boat driver in Florida, was found not guilty of vessel homicide and manslaughter after a 2022 boat crash that killed a teenage girl. The crash injured several people, but the jury decided that Pino was not criminally responsible.
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George Pino was charged with manslaughter and vessel homicide for a boat accident on September 4, 2022.
The crash took place in the Cutter Bank channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Lucy Fernandez, age 17, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Several others, including Pino, his family, and teens, were injured; one teen has serious injuries requiring constant care.
Prosecutors said Pino drove too fast, was inattentive, and had been drinking before the crash.
The defense said Pino made a mistake but was not reckless or impaired.
Pino suffered a concussion and possible brain injury during the crash and did not testify at trial.
The jury reached a verdict of not guilty in less than two hours.
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President Donald Trump endorsed Representative John James for Michigan’s governor race in 2026. James leads early polls in the Republican primary, while the Democratic frontrunner is Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Michigan remains a key battleground state for the upcoming election.
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President Trump endorsed John James for Michigan governor via Truth Social.
John James is a West Point graduate, combat pilot, Iraq War veteran, businessman, and U.S. Congressman.
Michigan is a swing state that narrowly voted for Trump in 2024 and Biden in 2020.
The GOP primary includes John James, Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, and Aric Nesbitt.
Jocelyn Benson leads the Democratic race; Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited.
Polls show James leading the Republican primary with about 30-37% support; many GOP voters remain undecided.
Prediction markets give James about an 80-84% chance of winning the Republican nomination.
Trump’s endorsement is influential among GOP primary voters, but its effect on the general election is less certain.
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Republicans criticized President Barack Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear deal for being too weak and temporary. Now, many of those same concerns are being raised about President Donald Trump’s current negotiations with Iran, although the final agreement is still being worked out.
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Obama’s 2015 deal, called the JCPOA, limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions.
Republicans argued the JCPOA gave Iran too much relief too soon and had weak inspection rules.
President Trump is negotiating a new agreement with Iran and says it will include strict inspections.
The details of Trump’s deal are still being negotiated and not finalized.
Republicans worry the new deal may have similar problems as the old one, such as temporary limits and weak congressional approval.
White House officials say the new deal will end fighting, reopen a key oil waterway, and stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Senators Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham have voiced concerns about Trump’s framework that echo their past criticism of Obama’s deal.
Negotiations include issues beyond nukes, like Iran’s missile program and regional actions.
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The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to lower housing costs by increasing supply and limiting large investors buying single-family homes. The bill received strong support from both parties and now goes to the House for approval before it can become law.
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The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 85 to 5.
The bill aims to raise the housing supply and reduce housing costs.
It limits purchases of certain single-family homes by institutional investors.
The legislation includes over 45 provisions to support affordable housing development.
Provisions include streamlining environmental reviews and supporting veterans.
The White House supports limiting big investors to help buyers compete.
The House Financial Services Committee has included key priorities in the final bill.
Lawmakers hope President Trump will sign the bill into law soon.
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The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act to make housing more affordable by speeding up construction and limiting large investors from buying many homes. The bill passed with wide support and will now move to the House of Representatives.
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The bill aims to lower housing costs by simplifying construction and permitting processes.
It limits investors who own 350 or more homes from buying additional single-family houses.
The law includes pilot programs for grants to help improve homes and plan affordable housing.
It expands access to manufactured homes and increases mortgage availability.
The Senate passed the bill with an 85-5 vote.
The bill combines proposals from both the House and Senate after earlier disagreements.
Lawmakers see a shortage of new homes as a main reason for rising housing prices.
The bill comes as Congress and President Trump prepare for the November midterm elections, where housing affordability is a key issue.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will have more repairs soon, just before the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump has said vandals caused the algae growth and peeling paint, but there is no proof for this claim.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool needs more repairs.
These repairs will happen shortly before the country's 250th birthday.
The pool has problems with algae growing in it.
The pool's paint is peeling off.
President Donald Trump says vandals caused these issues.
There is no evidence to support the claim about vandals.
The pool had been renovated before these problems appeared.
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Senator John Cornyn said that Texas Senator Ted Cruz wants to be president in 2028, hinting at early moves within the Republican Party's future leadership plans. Recent polls show Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as top Republican contenders, but Cruz has not officially announced a run yet.
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Senator John Cornyn said Ted Cruz wants to be the next president.
Cornyn avoided endorsing Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio as future leaders.
Cruz has not formally declared if he will run for president in 2028.
Cornyn lost his Republican primary to Ken Paxton, who now faces Democrat James Talarico in November.
Polls show Vance and Rubio leading early Republican support for the 2028 nomination.
One poll showed Rubio with 34.6% and Vance with 35.5% among likely Republican voters.
Democratic candidates like Kamala Harris lead over Vance, Rubio, DeSantis, and Cruz in some surveys.
The 2028 race is still uncertain, with decisions likely after the 2026 midterm elections.
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will be drained again after President Donald Trump claimed that vandals caused damage like cutting the pool liner and adding fertilizer, which led to algae growth. Officials and reporters have not confirmed these claims, and the pool faces issues following a recent $14 million renovation.
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President Trump said five people were arrested and five others investigated for vandalism at the reflecting pool.
He described a large slit in the pool liner and said fertilizer was added to cause algae.
Reporters saw no clear evidence of damage during a recent visit.
A cyclist was arrested for touching peeling paint at the pool.
The pool was painted dark blue as part of the $14 million renovation for the U.S. 250th birthday.
The renovation involved a no-bid contract with a company linked to Trump’s golf clubs.
After the update, algae grew in the pool and paint started peeling off.
It is unclear when the pool will be drained, but temporary permits are in place to manage the water release.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is showing support for President Joe Biden as he considers running for president in 2028. This approach is different from many other Democrats who are trying to keep some distance from Biden.
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Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Newsom is thinking about running for president in 2028.
Unlike many Democrats, Newsom is publicly supporting President Biden.
Some Democrats are trying to separate themselves from Biden politically.
The news comes from a report by Axios.
Political experts Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi provided analysis on this topic.
The information was shared through CBS News coverage.
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The Senate passed a bill to help lower housing costs with strong support from both parties. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for approval.
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The bill aims to make housing more affordable.
It received near-unanimous support in the Senate.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers supported the bill.
Lawmakers hope the bill will address rising living expenses.
Passing this bill is seen as a positive achievement before upcoming elections.
The bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives.
The focus is on helping Americans manage housing costs better.
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Rob Sand, the Iowa state auditor and a Democratic candidate for governor, responded to attacks from his Republican opponent, Zach Lahn, by pointing out that Lahn has mostly lived in Kansas. Sand aims to become the first Democratic governor in Iowa in over 15 years.
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Rob Sand is running for governor of Iowa as a Democrat.
No Democrat has been governor in Iowa for more than 15 years.
Sand currently serves as the Iowa state auditor.
His main opponent is Republican Zach Lahn.
Sand criticized Lahn for mostly living in Kansas.
The campaign includes attacks between the candidates.
Sand appeared on CBS News' program "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
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Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly Member, is running to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress. He shared his plans to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) if elected.
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New York City Democrats are voting to select a candidate to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring.
Alex Bores is one of several candidates competing in the Democratic primary.
Bores is currently a member of the New York State Assembly.
He plans to focus on regulating AI technology if he wins the election.
His priorities and ideas were discussed during an interview on CBS News.
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