A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. David Morens, pleaded guilty to trying to hide federal records related to COVID-19 research. He faces up to five years in prison and will be sentenced in November.
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Dr. David Morens was a senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Morens admitted to using his personal email to avoid public records laws.
He tried to conceal or destroy records about COVID-19 research grants.
This included efforts to revive a controversial coronavirus research grant.
The case came after a House Republican investigation into the origins of COVID-19.
Morens denied wrongdoing during congressional testimony before pleading guilty.
Dr. Fauci has not been charged in this case.
Morens, 78 years old, will be sentenced on November 12 by a federal judge in Maryland.
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Byron Donalds, supported by President Donald Trump, and David Jolly have been projected to win the Republican and Democratic primaries for Florida governor. They will compete in the November general election to replace Governor Ron DeSantis, whose term is ending.
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Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor with President Trump's endorsement.
David Jolly, a former Republican turned Democrat, won his party's primary for governor.
Governor Ron DeSantis’s term ends, prompting the gubernatorial race.
Florida also held primaries for Senate and the House of Representatives.
Republican Ryan Elijah is projected to win the primary for Florida’s 7th congressional district, defeating incumbent Cory Mills.
Cory Mills faces a House Ethics investigation and allegations of domestic abuse, which he denies.
In Florida’s Senate primaries, Republican Ashley Moody and Democrat Angie Nixon are projected winners.
Alaska and Wyoming also held primaries, with Alaska facing an unusual situation of two candidates named Dan Sullivan.
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Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Ralph Norman debated in South Carolina as they compete to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate. This runoff election will decide who faces the Democratic candidate in the upcoming general election.
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The debate took place one day before early voting started for the South Carolina GOP Senate runoff.
Senator Lindsey Graham was appointed to his current Senate seat after the death of his brother.
Representative Ralph Norman is Graham’s opponent in the runoff election.
The winner of this runoff will be South Carolina’s Republican nominee for the Senate race.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is a Republican who appointed Graham to the Senate seat.
This race is important because it will determine who runs for Senate in the general election.
Both candidates presented their views and policies during the debate.
Early voting gives voters a chance to cast ballots before Election Day.
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The U.S. Justice Department will send 1,000 federal monitors to voting locations across the country for the upcoming midterm elections. This is the largest number of monitors ever deployed to help protect voters’ rights and ensure fair voting procedures.
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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is leading the effort.
A total of 1,000 federal monitors will be at polling places.
This is a record number of monitors for a midterm election.
The monitors aim to oversee the voting process and protect voting rights.
The announcement was made on a Monday before the elections.
The deployment covers polling places across the entire United States.
Jen Fifield, a ProPublica reporter, discussed the plan on CBS News.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three children. Her former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, testified during the trial saying she was "begging for help" before the tragedy.
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Lindsay Clancy is being tried for the murder of her three children.
Susan Clancy, Lindsay's former mother-in-law, spoke in court during the trial.
Susan said she had been asking for help before the incident happened.
The trial is ongoing, with witnesses sharing information.
The case has attracted public and media attention due to its seriousness.
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About 70 million people across southern U.S. states from Texas to the Carolinas are experiencing very hot and humid weather because of a "heat dome." This weather system is causing extreme heat conditions in the region.
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Around 70 million people in southern U.S. states are affected by the heat wave.
The states affected range from Texas to the Carolinas.
A "heat dome" is causing high temperatures and humidity to build up.
The heat wave is described as extreme weather by authorities.
CBS News is providing updates and weather forecasts for the affected area.
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President Trump plans to nominate Heidi Overton to be the next leader of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency has faced challenges after the previous commissioner left earlier this year.
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Heidi Overton is currently a deputy director at the White House Domestic Policy Council.
The FDA has been unsettled since Marty Makary left as commissioner.
Overton was one of several candidates considered for the role.
President Trump’s choice was first reported by Bloomberg.
Overton recently participated in signing an order about changing the childhood vaccine schedule.
The executive order aims to reduce the number of recommended vaccines and separate the MMR vaccine into three shots.
The FDA plays a key role in regulating drug development in the U.S.
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Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary to challenge Senator Ashley Moody in Florida’s upcoming Senate election. Moody was appointed and now seeks election as an incumbent, while Nixon runs as a progressive aiming to mobilize working-class voters in a state trending Republican.
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Ashley Moody was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the Senate seat after Marco Rubio became Secretary of State.
Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary with about 55% of the vote.
Nixon is a progressive Democrat from Jacksonville, known for grassroots organizing and union ties.
Nixon's campaign focuses on lowering living costs, raising wages, and expanding health care.
Polls show Moody leading Nixon by about 8 points in a potential matchup.
Republicans have built a voter registration advantage in Florida and hold an edge in recent statewide elections.
Political betting markets give Republicans around 90% odds of winning the Senate seat.
Democrats hope Nixon’s progressive message will energize voters frustrated by rising costs of living.
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Fox News host Jesse Watters said that President Donald Trump has said many sleazy things, more than Senator Jon Ossoff’s comment about a White House assistant. Watters noted that President Trump has a history of being around attractive women.
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Jesse Watters made comments on Fox News about President Trump and Senator Jon Ossoff.
Watters said President Trump has said more sleazy things than Ossoff’s remark.
Senator Jon Ossoff made a comment about White House assistant Natalie Harp.
Watters mentioned that President Trump has always surrounded himself with attractive women.
The discussion took place on Fox’s show, "The Jesse Watters Show."
The topic involved behavior and remarks related to people close to the White House.
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The Jackson County District Attorney, Angel Myers McIlrath, is investigating the death of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells. She said she cannot share details publicly yet but will present all evidence to a grand jury, which will decide if a crime occurred.
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Nolan Wells disappeared after a July 4th boat trip to a barrier island near the Gulf Coast.
His body was found two days later on Horn Island.
The autopsy report and all case evidence will be given to a grand jury for review.
The grand jury will decide if there is evidence of a crime in Wells’ death.
The District Attorney cannot publicly discuss details to follow the law and protect the investigation.
Officials describe convening a grand jury as a normal step for suspicious deaths.
The family plans a prayer rally on what would have been Wells’ 19th birthday, calling for truth and transparency.
The DA has asked the public to be patient and cautious about unofficial information online.
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Oliver Gilbert won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th Congressional District. He is expected to run in the November general election for the seat held by retiring Representative Frederica Wilson.
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Oliver Gilbert is a Miami-Dade County commissioner.
He won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
The current representative, Frederica Wilson, is retiring.
Gilbert defeated six other Democratic candidates in the primary.
Preliminary results came from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
Gilbert will likely compete in the general election in November.
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A deaf woman named Samantha was given the wrong vaccine at a UK doctor's office because staff did not provide a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. A report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found that disabled people often face communication barriers in healthcare, leading to serious mistakes and distress.
Key Facts
Samantha went to get a flu vaccine but was mistakenly given a Covid vaccine.
Staff did not show her a BSL video that could have prevented the error.
The doctor’s office got consent through Samantha’s grandmother, who had dementia and was not present during treatment.
The PHSO recommended the surgery apologize and compensate Samantha £450.
NHS organizations are legally required to support disabled people with accessible communication, like sign language or large print.
The PHSO found many disabled people struggle to get vital information due to lack of accessible formats.
Another case involved a deaf cancer patient whose family was asked to interpret serious news without a professional interpreter.
NHS trusts involved have apologized and promised better communication support for disabled patients.
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Progressive Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat in Florida, beating Alexander Vindman. Nixon had much less campaign money but still won and will face Republican Ashley Moody in the November general election.
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Angie Nixon is a state representative and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Nixon won the Florida Democratic Senate primary against Alexander Vindman.
Vindman is a former army intelligence officer known for his whistleblower role in President Trump’s first impeachment.
Nixon had about $975,000 for her campaign, while Vindman had $16.3 million at the end of July.
The Republican candidate, Ashley Moody, was chosen by Governor DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio.
Moody won a primary election to serve the last two years of Rubio’s Senate term.
The general election will be held in November for the Florida US Senate seat.
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A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. David Morens, pleaded guilty to a crime for trying to hide government records about COVID-19 research. He admitted to using a private email to avoid public records laws and will be sentenced in November.
Key Facts
Dr. David Morens was a senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Morens pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government, a crime that can lead to up to five years in prison.
He used his private email to avoid public records laws related to COVID-19 research.
The hidden records involved discussions on COVID-19 research grants, including a controversial coronavirus grant.
The case followed an investigation by House Republicans into COVID-19 origins and email communications.
Morens had previously denied trying to hide records.
Dr. Fauci has not been charged in this case.
Fauci refused to answer some questions in congressional hearings and was held in contempt of Congress by a Senate committee.
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Rep. Cory Mills lost the Republican primary in Florida’s 7th District to Ryan Elijah. Mills faced an ongoing House Ethics investigation and lost support from key Florida Republicans, including no recent endorsement from President Trump and Governor DeSantis.
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Cory Mills is the current representative for Florida’s 7th District.
He lost the Republican primary to Ryan Elijah, a former TV reporter.
Mills is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations including domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct, which he denies.
President Donald Trump endorsed Mills last year but did not include him in a recent endorsement list.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis does not support Mills.
Other Florida Republican representatives, Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed Ryan Elijah.
Elijah will face a Democratic candidate (either Bale Dalton or former Rep. Alan Grayson) in the November general election.
Democrats view the district as a chance to gain a seat, though Trump won it by 13 points in 2024.
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Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary against Congressman Cory Mills in Florida’s 7th District. Mills faced several investigations related to personal and campaign issues and struggled with fundraising during the race.
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Ryan Elijah defeated Cory Mills in the GOP primary election on Tuesday.
Cory Mills is a two-term congressman facing multiple scandals and investigations.
A judge issued a restraining order against Mills after a former girlfriend accused him of threatening to share private photos.
Police looked into an incident where Mills was accused of assaulting a woman, but no charges were filed.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills for possible campaign finance violations and misuse of congressional resources.
Mills denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.
Some Republican colleagues, including Florida Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos, endorsed Elijah.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he did not support or endorse Cory Mills.
Elijah had over $186,000 in campaign funds compared to Mills' under $70,000.
Elijah’s Democratic opponent, Bale Dalton, had more than $475,000 on hand for the general election race.
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Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their parties’ nominations for Florida governor, setting up a race between a Republican and a Democrat. Florida usually votes Republican in statewide races, making Donalds the favorite, but recent polls show the competition could be closer than usual.
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Byron Donalds is the Republican nominee for Florida governor.
David Jolly is the Democratic nominee for Florida governor.
Florida has leaned Republican in recent years, with President Trump and Governor DeSantis winning by large margins.
Republicans have more registered voters in Florida than Democrats.
Recent polls show Donalds leads Jolly by about 5 to 7 points, which is closer than expected.
Some polls show many undecided voters and a very close race among independents.
A Democrat has not won the Florida governorship in more than 25 years.
Experts say an upset by Jolly would be rare but possible if independents change their votes or local issues become very important.
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Byron Donalds won the Republican primary and David Jolly won the Democratic primary for Florida governor. They will compete in the general election for control of Florida, the third-largest state in the U.S.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds is a current U.S. Representative from Naples and Fort Myers areas.
Donalds was backed by President Donald Trump and is known for supporting the "Make America Great Again" movement.
Donalds is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and previously challenged Kevin McCarthy for House speaker.
David Jolly is a former Republican who switched to the Democratic Party and won the Democratic primary.
James Fishback, a far-right candidate, lost the Republican primary; he was known for controversial language and support from Nick Fuentes.
Florida is seen as leaning strongly Republican, and Donalds is favored to win the governor's race in November.
The Cook Political Report classifies the race as "Solid R," meaning it is expected to go to the Republican candidate.
This election follows a trend of Florida moving more toward the Republican Party over the last decade.
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Austin Rogers, who worked as general counsel for Senator Rick Scott in Florida, is expected to win the Republican primary for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. He will compete for a House seat left open by a retiring member.
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Austin Rogers served as general counsel for Senator Rick Scott from June 2025 to February 2026.
Rogers is projected to win the Republican primary in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.
The seat is open because the previous representative is retiring.
Rogers won against several other Republican candidates.
Decision Desk HQ provided the projection of Rogers’ primary win.
The primary win positions Rogers to run in the general election for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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