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Tuesday, July 07, 2026 8:25 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months -- Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.

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Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate -- The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.

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First on CBS - Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement - Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump. 2H ago

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NATO summit in Turkey begins as Trump pushes for more defense spending -- Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.

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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons -- A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.

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Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges -- A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.

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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review -- President Trump said he spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.

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Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026 -- The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026. -- Jul 5

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe. -- Jul 5

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NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China -- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence. -- Jul 5

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Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan -- State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary. -- Jul 5

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Ex-CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform agency -- Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk. -- Jul 5

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Transcript: NASA administrator Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. -- Jul 5

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Transcript: Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026 -- The following is the full transcript of an interview with former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. This interview was taped on July 1, 2026. -- Jul 5

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NCAA president says he hopes to "dramatically limit" prop betting -- NCAA President Charlie Baker said he hopes to "dramatically limit" prop betting at the collegiate level and beyond. -- Jul 5

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