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Thursday, July 16, 2026 4:33 AM ET

CBS News - Politics

Technology - Samsung set to unveil new foldable phones - Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss. 11H ago - 2:29

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Details on New York data center moratorium -- New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Backlash grows nationwide over data centers -- There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.

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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave - A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. 21H ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - Deciphering letters from Revolutionary War soldiers - Americans are putting their cursive reading skills to work in service of their country. "Citizen archivists" are helping the National Archives transcribe some 2.5 million pages of handwritten Revolutionary War pension files. Natalie Brand reports. 4H ago - 1:51

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Argentina fans rejoice after England defeat -- Argentina will have a chance to defend its World Cup title after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinal. This is the second time in a row Argentina has reached the final. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports on the excitement from fans.

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Retired Navy vice admiral on latest Iran strikes -- U.S. Central Command confirmed it began a second wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, following a round of attacks earlier in the day. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins CBS News to discuss.

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Inside a recycling firm for electronic waste -- As the technological revolution kicks into overdrive, the world is generating more electronic waste. One company is trying to reboot how we recycle our old tech. Evyn Moon takes us inside the process.

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National blood emergency declared -- The American Red Cross is announcing a national blood emergency with officials warning that hospitals are in dire need of blood products for emergencies and surgeries. Gwen Baumgardner has more.

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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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Exclusive - 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. 12H ago

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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. -- Jul 15

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