ABCNEWS - Democrats demand answers about conditions aboard USS Lincoln
The aircraft carrier has been at sea for more than eight months.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "It is despicable": House Democrats rage over Republican stock trading "set-up"
House Democrats went into the vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act last month groaning that it was all a big Republican set-up. Now they're fuming that the trap has been sprung. Why it matters: A well-funded Republican group is blanketing the airwaves lauding GOP lawmakers in key swing districts — including some with reputations for prolific stock trading — as champions on the issue. - "Corrupt congressmen treat the House floor like a trading floor. Thankfully, Congressman Rob Bresnahan voted to stop it," says one of the ads . - Issue advocacy group Choose Freedom Inc. has put a whopping $9 million into running the spots across nearly 20 congressional districts, according to ad tracking firm AdImpact. Catch up quick: The House voted…
What is the response from the Bresnahan campaign regarding Rep. Joe Morelle's criticisms?
The Bresnahan campaign stated that calling someone else "shameless" is a "masterclass in projection" because Morelle refused to vote for the bill, and suggested Morelle should put his name on common-sense legislation instead of criticizing others for taking action.
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Why did House Democrats oppose the Stop Insider Trading Act during the vote?
House Democrats expressed frustration because the bill included an unrelated provision requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections; ultimately, only 13 Democrats voted for the bill. Rep. Debbie Dingell also noted that the bill allows members to still own stock and does not include the administration.
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Which Republican lawmakers are being featured in ads by Choose Freedom Inc. as champions on the issue of stopping stock trading?
The group is running ads praising swing-district Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), Rob Wittman (R-Va.), Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.), Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Scott Perry (R-Pa.), Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.), and Brad Finstad (R-Minn.), as well as Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.).
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How much has the issue advocacy group Choose Freedom Inc. spent on advertising related to congressional stock trading?
According to ad tracking firm AdImpact, Choose Freedom Inc. has put $9 million into running advertisement spots across nearly 20 congressional districts.
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NYTIMES (Ephrat Livni) - Female Afghans Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule
Decrees restricting women’s rights to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.
NYTIMES (John Ismay, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt) - U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.
What concerns have been raised regarding the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln's deployment?
Members of Congress have expressed worry regarding the well-being of the crew due to the fact that the ship has been deployed for nearly nine months.
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How long has the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln been deployed according to reports from August 2026?
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Praveena Somasundaram) - How a baby born via surrogate became the center of an abortion fight
The intended parents had asked to end the pregnancy at 20 weeks when the fetus was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, setting off a painful legal battle.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Nigel Farage's opponent Count Binface joins MS NOW
n a wild special election across the pond, Count Binface is challenging the Reform Party's Nigel Farage in the United Kingdom. Farage is trying to win back his seat after resigning from parliament last month in order to avoid an investigation into his finances. Candidate for parliament Count Binface joins Katy Tur to share more about his campaign.
Which political party is Nigel Farage representing in the United Kingdom special election?
Nigel Farage is representing the Reform Party.
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Why did Nigel Farage resign from parliament last month?
Nigel Farage resigned from parliament last month to avoid an investigation into his finances.
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Who is Count Binface challenging in the special election in the United Kingdom?
Count Binface is challenging Nigel Farage of the Reform Party in a special election in the United Kingdom.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - BREAKING: Kennedy Center Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on building, reports says
According to The New York Times, the Kennedy Center Board has voted to inscribe President Trump's name on the building just beneath the main signage. MS NOW Legal Affairs Reporter Fallon Gallagher joins Katy Tur to share more details.
Which organization reported that the Kennedy Center Board has voted to inscribe President Trump's name on the building?
The New York Times reported that the Kennedy Center Board voted to inscribe President Trump's name on the building.
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Where on the Kennedy Center building is President Trump's name expected to be inscribed?
The name is to be inscribed on the building just beneath the main signage.
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What action did the Kennedy Center Board vote to take regarding President Trump?
The Kennedy Center Board has voted to inscribe President Trump's name on the building.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement
Justin Tinsley, ESPN’s Andscape senior culture writer, breaks down why Russell Westbrook is retiring and what legacy he is leaving on the league.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - WATCH: Nigel Farage's opponent Count Binface joins MS NOW
In a wild special election across the pond, Count Binface is challenging the Reform Party's Nigel Farage in the United Kingdom. Farage is trying to win back his seat after resigning from parliament last month in order to avoid an investigation into his finances. Candidate for parliament Count Binface joins Katy Tur to share more about his campaign.
Which political party does Nigel Farage represent in the United Kingdom special election?
Nigel Farage is representing the Reform Party.
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Why did Nigel Farage resign from parliament last month?
Nigel Farage resigned from parliament last month in order to avoid an investigation into his finances.
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Who is Count Binface challenging in the special election in the United Kingdom?
Count Binface is challenging Nigel Farage, who represents the Reform Party, in a special election across the pond in the United Kingdom.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'They look like complete clowns': Reaction to Trump admin's handling of airplane escape
The striking plane swap that left the press and some cabinet officials on Air Force One while President Trump was moved to a military plane over an Iranian threat is raising concerns about the administration's transparency. Staff Writer for The Atlantic Tom Nichols, former FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and Chief Washington Correspondent for MediasTouch Scott MacFarlane join Katy Tur to weigh in.
What was the reaction from observers regarding the administration's management of the airplane swap during the Iranian threat?
The handling of the situation was met with reactions describing the administration's actions as looking like "complete clowns" and raised concerns regarding the administration's transparency.
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Who provided commentary on the Trump administration's handling of the airplane escape incident?
The commentary included The Atlantic Staff Writer Tom Nichols, former FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg, and MediasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.
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What was the specific incident involving President Trump's transportation that led to criticisms regarding the administration's transparency?
President Trump was moved from Air Force One to a military plane during an Iranian threat, a plane swap that left the press and some cabinet officials on Air Force One while the President was relocated.
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