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Wednesday, August 05, 2026 8:11 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel -- Juan Carlos Gonzalez is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.

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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District -- Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district. -- Aug 4

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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says -- Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.

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Investigation - Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire - The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found. updated 7M ago

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HealthWatch - Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment - A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports. 40M ago - 1:33

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As FDA approves marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms -- One health advocate called nicotine pouches a "profound risk" for young people.

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Crime - Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire - Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards. 51M ago - 2:48

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Details on man arrested near Trump golf club -- A man arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was already under investigation for robbery. Nikole Killion has the details.

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Sanders lauds El-Sayed's win as unprecedented -- Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday lauded Abdul El-Sayed for his victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, calling it "literally unprecedented in modern American history." Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown and NOTUS Senate reporter Igor Bobic join "The Takeout" to discuss.

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At least 17 dead from strikes on Ukraine -- At least 17 people have been killed by new Russian strikes on Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlights the need for more interceptor missiles. Holly Williams has more.

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Latest on Max Miller's abuse allegations -- Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is defying pressure from both parties to end his reelection campaign amid domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" with the latest on President Trump's response.

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FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport -- When the helicopter that transports President Trump crosses the Potomac, Reagan Washington National Airport is required to impose a ground stop on air traffic.

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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director -- The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.

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First on CBS -- Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops -- A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.

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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic Senate primary -- Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.

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Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary -- Abdul El-Sayed​ is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary​ against Rep. Haley Stevens.

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Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegations -- The House Ethics Committee said there is "substantial reason to believe" Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces. Edwards denied any wrongdoing.

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Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin launches new conservative policy group -- The group, called Empowering America's Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit.

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House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat -- With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.

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Live -- Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks -- President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.

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White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey -- The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.

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Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary -- Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.

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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP -- Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.

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Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch -- Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.

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Qdoba removes jalape os as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states -- At least 345 people - the majority in Colorado and Minnesota - have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead. -- AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions - in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.

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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran -- Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files -- New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Ra l Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Water system cyberattacks spread to more states -- Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.

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Latest details from Lindsay Clancy trial -- The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy wrapped its seventh day on Wednesday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but her defense says she was experiencing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of their deaths. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

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