Both Democrats and Republicans are urging the House Ethics Committee to speed up its investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse involving some members of Congress. This call for faster action comes as several high-profile cases attract public attention ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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The House Ethics Committee handles investigations into members of Congress who face allegations of wrongdoing.
Lawmakers want the committee to complete investigations more quickly.
The focus is on cases involving claims of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse.
Current investigations include Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Cory Mills (R-Fla.), and Max Miller (R-Ohio).
The Ethics Committee’s processes are usually secret and can take a long time.
The midterm elections are approaching, increasing pressure on the committee to act.
Both major political parties are demanding faster results from the committee.
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Dr. Willough Jenkins, a child psychiatrist, explains that many behaviors in teenage girls, like moodiness and withdrawal, are normal brain development signs rather than problems. She highlights seven important signs parents should notice to better support their daughters' mental health.
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Teenage girls’ strong emotions are normal because their brains are still developing emotional control.
Saying "I'm fine" often means the girl is deciding if she can trust someone, not that she’s ignoring them.
Social rejection feels like real pain to teens, affecting the same brain areas as physical injury.
Girls pulling away from their mothers is a normal step in growing up, not true rejection.
Perfectionism often masks anxiety, especially when girls feel valued only for achievements.
Telling girls to stop caring about others’ opinions is unhelpful because belonging is a basic need.
Girls who talk openly with parents usually have parents who make conversations safe and with no negative consequences.
Parents often misunderstand teenage girls’ distance as a sign of problems rather than a natural part of development.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement goes against what President Donald Trump said about the vaccine.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz is the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
He said the MMR vaccine (for measles, mumps, and rubella) is safe and not lethal.
Oz made these comments on CBS News’s program “Face the Nation.”
His statement contradicts comments made by President Donald Trump about the MMR vaccine.
The MMR vaccine is used in many other countries around the world.
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Bunny Levine, an actress known for roles in TV shows like "Gilmore Girls" and movies like "La La Land," has died at 97. Before acting, she worked as a school librarian for 25 years and later helped many actors through a New York acting group she co-founded.
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Bunny Levine died peacefully at home in Tarzana, California, on August 20, 2024.
She was born on December 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey.
Levine earned master's degrees from New York University and Columbia University.
She worked as a school librarian for 25 years before starting her acting career after retirement.
Levine appeared in TV shows and movies including "Gilmore Girls," "La La Land," "Law & Order," and "Raising Hope."
She co-founded the Actors Connection in New York City in 1991, helping many actors start their careers.
Levine continued acting until June 2024, with recent roles in movies released that year and appearances in 2026 productions.
She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren.
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Luis Manuel Aviles, a handyman with a work permit living in Key West, Florida, was arrested by immigration authorities while his son, Joshua Aviles, was serving on the Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln during a long deployment. The arrest is part of a broader effort under President Donald Trump’s administration to detain and deport family members of active-duty military personnel, despite some immigration protections for military families.
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Luis Manuel Aviles has lived in the U.S. for 19 years and has a legal work permit.
His son Joshua has been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for over eight months, working long shifts.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has set a U.S. military record for the longest continuous time at sea.
Aviles was arrested by Border Patrol when he took his car to the mechanic in Key West.
The Trump administration is reducing immigration protections and detaining family members of active-duty troops.
At least six family members of military personnel have been deported during this enforcement effort.
Military parole-in-place allows some family members of service members to get legal status without leaving the U.S., but not everyone qualifies.
The Department of Homeland Security said having family in the military does not exempt people from immigration laws.
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First Lady Melania Trump spoke about how her father introduced her to car racing during an interview at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event. She described her early experiences with race cars and shared her interest in racing.
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Melania Trump is the current First Lady of the United States.
She was interviewed at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event.
During the interview, she said her father introduced her to racing when she was young.
Her father owned several race cars, including brands like Maserati, Cougar, Mustang, and Mercedes.
Melania Trump expressed an interest in racing that started in her childhood.
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Two police officers, PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, died in a crash after a car driving the wrong way collided with their vehicle near Middlesbrough. The five people in the other car also died. Families and colleagues have paid tribute to the officers, and funds have been raised to support their families.
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PC Tom Clough (38) and PC Matthew Blades (37) died on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a crash.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way hit their marked police car.
The Passat’s five occupants, aged 17 to 23, also died in the crash.
PC Blades was a husband and father of two young sons.
PC Clough had served in the military and was known for helping others.
Both officers were involved in community activities, like coaching children’s football teams.
Over £150,000 has been raised online to support the families of the officers.
Fellow police officers laid floral tributes and held moments of silence to honor them.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement contrasts with President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the combined vaccine could be lethal, as Trump signed an order to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots despite no evidence supporting his claim.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz said on CBS that the MMR vaccine is safe and "not a lethal vaccine."
President Trump suggested the combined MMR shot "could be quite lethal" and wants it split into three separate shots – measles, mumps, and rubella.
Merck, the company making the MMR vaccine, said separate shots would not be available for at least 10 years.
Japan stopped using the combined MMR vaccine in 1993 due to side effects but still gives separate vaccines for measles and rubella.
About 92% of U.S. kindergarteners received the MMR vaccine last school year, below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
The U.S. is facing the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years, with 2,777 confirmed cases in 2023.
Major health groups say the combined MMR vaccine is safe and effective, with no link to autism.
The administration’s order aims to space out vaccines and give them separately when possible.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that artificial intelligence (AI) can help students in kindergarten through 12th grade if teachers and schools use it the right way. She talked about this during an interview and mentioned visiting a private school in Texas where students use chatbots.
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Linda McMahon is the U.S. Secretary of Education.
She said AI can be a useful tool for K-12 students.
Proper use by schools and teachers is important for AI to help.
McMahon visited Alpha School in Austin, Texas.
At this school, students interact with AI chatbots.
The comments were made during a CNN interview on “State of the Union.”
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner met privately in New York. They discussed topics like housing, immigration, and the rising costs of living as Democrats aim to take control of the House in the November elections.
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Jared Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and outside adviser.
Hakeem Jeffries leads House Democrats and may become House speaker if Democrats win the majority.
The private meeting took place recently in New York.
They talked about important issues like housing, immigration, and inflation-related costs.
Democrats blame Republicans and President Trump for not controlling inflation.
Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles next.
The talks show the White House wants to work with Democrats if they gain House control.
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Jared Kushner, an adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York. The meeting focused on key issues like housing, immigration, and inflation as Democrats aim to take control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Jared Kushner met with Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, in New York recently.
Topics discussed included housing, immigration, and the high cost of living.
The meeting suggests the White House wants to find ways to work with Democrats if they win the House majority in November.
Inflation and economic struggles are ongoing issues blamed by Democrats on the current Republican-led administration.
Jeffries is expected to become House speaker if Democrats regain control.
Jeffries called on Republicans to drop what he described as a "my-way-or-the-highway" approach.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, an ally of President Trump, downplayed Kushner’s role in the White House.
The White House and Kushner did not provide comments about the meeting.
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Scott Jennings said he is unsure about reports that he might become the next White House press secretary after Karoline Leavitt. He spoke briefly on CNN and did not confirm or deny any plans.
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Scott Jennings is mentioned as a possible replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Jennings spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” program on Sunday.
He said, “I don’t know what’s going to happen” regarding the press secretary job.
Jennings described Karoline Leavitt as “one of the…” but did not finish the thought on air.
He did not provide any detailed comments about the rumors.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is not deadly, countering President Donald Trump's recent claim that combined MMR shots could be "lethal." Dr. Oz emphasized that parents should have the choice to follow their doctors' vaccine recommendations but also have the right to ask questions and make decisions about their children’s vaccinations.
Key Facts
Dr. Mehmet Oz stated the MMR vaccine is safe and not lethal.
President Trump signed an executive order suggesting MMR should be given as three separate shots.
Trump claimed without proof that combined MMR shots might be "lethal," while separate shots are "very effective."
The combined MMR vaccine is standard in the U.S.; separate shots are not currently sold here.
Dr. Oz supports parents having the ability to question and choose vaccines for their children.
Some states have not clarified vaccine choice options for parents, which Dr. Oz said creates difficulties.
The CDC reported 92.4% of U.S. kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles in 2025-2026, below the 95% level needed for herd immunity.
The Trump administration encourages vaccination despite recent claims and concerns about vaccine mandates.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said on CNN that the U.S. using weapons in a conflict with Iran is not reducing the supply of weapons available to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Pence added that he believes Ukrainians do not think this is a problem either.
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Mike Pence spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” program.
He denied that U.S. weapon use in a potential Iran conflict affects Ukraine’s access to arms.
Ukraine is currently fighting against Russia.
There is concern about U.S. military stockpiles being reduced due to conflicts.
Pence expressed confidence that Ukrainians do not see weapon supply as an issue.
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Turning Point USA will hold a memorial event to honor co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10. The event will take place near the spot where Kirk was shot and will include speeches from Turning Point USA representatives and conservative commentators.
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The memorial event is called “Freedom Built to Last.”
It is scheduled for September 10 at Utah Valley University.
The event location is close to where Charlie Kirk was shot.
Charlie Kirk is a co-founder of Turning Point USA.
Andrew Sypher, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, will speak at the event.
Conservative talk show host Glenn… (name incomplete) will also take part.
The event aims to honor Charlie Kirk’s life and work.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jared Kushner "hedges bets" after reports that Kushner met privately with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss possible bipartisan issues. Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will keep control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections despite these talks.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, reportedly met privately with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York City.
The meeting reportedly covered topics like housing, immigration, and the cost of living.
Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Kushner "hedges bets" but warned not to bet against House Republicans.
Johnson predicted Republicans will maintain their House majority in the November midterms.
Democrats are currently favored by polls and special election results to regain the House and likely make Jeffries speaker.
Some Democrats and critics responded negatively to the Kushner-Jeffries meeting, while others said talking to different people is normal but results matter.
Neither Jeffries nor Kushner publicly commented on the reported meeting.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will negotiate on trade because tariffs would hurt Canada badly. Duffy believes Canada cannot win a trade conflict with President Donald Trump and will seek a deal.
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Sean Duffy is the U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Duffy spoke about trade relations with Canada.
He said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would negotiate on tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on imports or exports.
Duffy thinks tariffs would be very harmful to Canada.
He said it would be unwise for Canada to challenge President Trump in a trade fight.
The comments were made in the context of US-Canada trade discussions.
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The U.S. economy faces new challenges, including a national debt reaching $40 trillion and rising borrowing costs that make loans and mortgages more expensive. Officials from the Federal Reserve and health agencies discussed these economic concerns, the high cost of healthcare, and recent trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
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The U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion recently.
Borrowing costs for the U.S. government and consumers have risen to their highest in 20 years.
Higher interest rates help savers but increase costs for loans and mortgages.
The Treasury Department intervened to stabilize financial markets but relief was short-lived.
The U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods, including building materials, hockey sticks, and alcohol, escalating a trade dispute.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Treasury yields are high but not unprecedented historically.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, discussed concerns about rising healthcare costs.
The program also covered political topics including recent primaries and leadership picks for the FDA by President Trump.
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Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, said that the recent tariff fight between the U.S. and Canada could make inflation last longer. The U.S. started charging 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after talks failed, and Canada plans to respond with its own tariffs.
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The U.S. began imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian products after trade talks failed.
Canada plans to introduce retaliatory tariffs starting September 8.
President Donald Trump has had tense trade relations with Canada recently.
Canada is the U.S.' second-largest trading partner, trading $880 billion in goods and services in 2025.
Kashkari said ongoing trade conflicts and the war with Iran are causing supply problems that increase inflation.
He explained that once trade issues become steady and predictable, businesses can adapt and inflation may ease.
The tariffs are expected to affect steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp, paper, and electronics.
No new talks between the U.S. and Canada are planned currently to resolve the dispute.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump started the Freedom 250 IndyCar race held on the streets of Washington, D.C. The race was part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday and featured a military flyover and a national anthem performance.
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President Trump waved the green flag to officially start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race on August 23, 2026.
The race took place on a course through downtown Washington, D.C., including Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House.
Cars in the IndyCar race can reach speeds close to 200 mph.
The event was part of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
The opening ceremony included a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by tenor Christopher Macchio.
A military flyover featured a B-2 stealth bomber, Air Force One gifted by Qatar, and four fighter jets.
IndyCar owner Roger Penske helped bring the race to Washington after trying for 20 years.
President Trump signed an executive order supporting the Freedom 250, highlighting it as a celebration of American culture and the city’s monuments.
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