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Thursday, July 16, 2026 11:17 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows -- The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.

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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say -- When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.

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Navy's Blue Angels investigate after video shows low flyover at Florida beach -- The Blue Angels said an aircraft "flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas."

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Exclusive - DHS could weigh use of Medicaid, housing help in green card decisions - Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule. updated 36M ago

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Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment -- Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.

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George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show -- George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman​, prison inmate​, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.

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Sons say they learned father was killed by ICE through video, news reports -- Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.

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U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year -- A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.

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Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat -- With this year's race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate still wide-open, GOP Sen. Tim Scott suggested the late senator's interim replacement - his sister, Darline Graham - could be one candidate.

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Pentagon proposes new secrecy power to withhold unclassified records from FOIA -- The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.

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Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say -- Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30 -- The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.

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House vote to end Israel aid divides Democrats, with 103 voting in favor -- The amendment, which had no chance of passing, put Democrats in a politically tough spot

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Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options -- Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.

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Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers -- New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.

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Blanche reiterates "anti-weaponization" fund is "dead" at confirmation hearing -- "It is a moot issue, meaning there is no weaponization fund. The weaponization fund is dead," Blanche told lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill? -- Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent​ after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support. -- Jul 15

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U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it -- It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C. -- Jul 15

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