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Sen. Cantwell urges Trump to invest in weather forecast upgrades
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Sen. Cantwell urges Trump to invest in weather forecast upgrades

Senator Cantwell urges President Trump to modernize the nation's weather forecasting system, highlighting the potential for saving lives and money by preventing costly disaster events. She outlined five bipartisan recommendations, including upgrading radar and satellites, improving ocean data collection, investing in supercomputing, and modernizing alert systems. This comes as NOAA faces potential budget cuts impacting weather forecasting capabilities.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
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Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination

The federal government released over 230,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., including FBI memos, CIA records, and potential leads. King's family has mixed reactions, urging respectful engagement while some worry about weaponizing the information and others support the release for transparency. The release follows similar actions regarding JFK and RFK assassinations, aiming to shed light on the events and surrounding theories.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
700 Marines to withdraw from L.A., Pentagon says
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700 Marines to withdraw from L.A., Pentagon says

The 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles in June following immigration protests are returning home as stability returns, according to the Pentagon. Their deployment, along with federalized National Guard members, aimed to protect federal property and personnel, though California's governor opposed the military presence. About 2,000 National Guard members remain in the area.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
House won't vote on Epstein resolution before August recess
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House won't vote on Epstein resolution before August recess

House Speaker Johnson will not hold a vote on a resolution urging the Trump administration to release more Epstein files before Congress' August recess, citing agreement with the president's approach. Representative Massie is leading a separate effort to force a vote on releasing the files, but Johnson calls it a "political game." The Justice Department has formally asked a federal judge to unseal grand jury transcripts.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
RNC ends first half of 2025 with $65.6 million cash advantage over DNC
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RNC ends first half of 2025 with $65.6 million cash advantage over DNC

The RNC ended the first half of 2025 with a $65.56 million cash advantage over the DNC. The RNC's fundraising success reflects its close ties to President Trump, while the DNC faces internal challenges despite increased fundraising compared to 2017. Both parties are gearing up for the upcoming midterm elections.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
7/21: Face the Nation
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7/21: Face the Nation

Sen. Joe Manchin and Rep. Dean Phillips are among Democratic lawmakers urging President Biden to not run in 2024. "Face the Nation" will feature interviews with Manchin and Phillips, as well as Biden campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond. Rep. Mike Turner, House Intelligence Committee chairman, will also appear.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
Rep. Dean Phillips says President Biden "does not" have Congress' confidence, should drop out
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Rep. Dean Phillips says President Biden "does not" have Congress' confidence, should drop out

Representative Dean Phillips believes President Biden lacks Congressional confidence and should allow a new generation to lead. Phillips advocates for a secret ballot in Congress to privately communicate its stance to the President.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
Top DOJ official voices support for Alina Habba ahead of crucial deadline
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Top DOJ official voices support for Alina Habba ahead of crucial deadline

Alina Habba's interim appointment as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey is nearing its end without Senate confirmation, requiring state judges to decide whether to extend her term. Despite lacking prior law enforcement experience, Habba's tenure has been marked by political clashes and investigations into Democratic officials, though she has garnered support from Trump allies to remain in the position. A decision is expected by the judges on Monday.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
Abrego Garcia asks judge to delay potential release for 30 days
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Abrego Garcia asks judge to delay potential release for 30 days

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers requested a 30-day delay of his release order if the judge denies the Justice Department's attempt to keep him detained, allowing him to address likely deportation efforts. Abrego Garcia, facing human smuggling charges after being wrongly deported and then brought back to the U.S., seeks to avoid immediate DHS custody upon release. A separate civil case aims to return him to Maryland and prevent his deportation.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News
Full interview | Acting ICE director Todd Lyons
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Full interview | Acting ICE director Todd Lyons

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons gave an exclusive interview covering topics discussed on "Face the Nation" and "CBS Mornings." The full interview is now available to watch.

July 21, 2025 Read on CBS News