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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:23 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

First on CBS - Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill - Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home. 2H ago

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U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements -- The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.

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ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began -- More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.

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Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed -- The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people - federal workers and retirees, and their family members.

7 hours ago

Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Mark Lamb wins Arizona House GOP primary after misconduct allegations -- Former sheriff Mark Lamb was running against construction business owner Daniel Keenan in Arizona's 5th Congressional District Republican primary.

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Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects -- Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.

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House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms -- The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.

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Judge temporarily blocks officials from deporting witness of deadly ICE shooting -- A federal judge in Texas temporarily barred immigration authorities from deporting one of the witnesses in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.

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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing -- Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.

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Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say -- Juan Jairo Coronilla Duran, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.

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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing -- Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.

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Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says -- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.

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Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief -- The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.

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Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.

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