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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:31 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

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.

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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.

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Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI -- Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.

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Blanche faces questions on DOJ fund, Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.

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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says -- Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.

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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader -- The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.

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Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting -- Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.

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