POLITICS

Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges

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Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges – CBS News Watch CBS News George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records. View CBS News In

Economy takes center stage in presidential race

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Economy takes center stage in presidential race – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump has focused his latest line of attacks against his rival on the economy, which comes after Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her first round of economic policy proposals. Natalie Brand has more. View CBS News In Be the

What Voters Want in One of the Most Competitive 2024 House Districts

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Voters in Rep. Angie Craig’s (D-Minn.) swing district cited Social Security, border security, and abortion, among others, as leading issues. WEST ST. PAUL, Minn.—Minnesota’s Second Congressional District inhabits two worlds. At its northern end are the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Democrat-heavy Twin Cities. In the south, the district stretches 40 miles into

The history of the DNC in Chicago

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The history of the DNC in Chicago – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Convention will kick off in Chicago Monday – but it’s not the first time the Windy City has hosted the major event. In 1968, a dramatic convention saw then-president Lyndon Johnson step aside, moving his vice president to the

EPA Obligates $27 Billion in Climate-Related Funds to 68 Recipients

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The Solar for All Program has 60 recipients. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Friday that it has officially obligated $27 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants to selected recipients, a move that makes the program binding. The agency said award recipients can now access the fund, allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act,