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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'We want answers': Top Armed Services Dem demands Hegseth address USS Lincoln controversy

President Trump wants the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. Meanwhile, a top U.S. commander acknowledged reports of low morale and disturbing conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, joins Peter Alexander to discuss the latest developments from the Middle East.

What is President Trump's stance on joint military exercises with South Korea?
President Trump wants the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
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What did a top U.S. commander acknowledge regarding the USS Lincoln?
A top U.S. commander acknowledged reports indicating that there are disturbing conditions and low morale aboard the USS Lincoln.
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What has the Armed Services Committee demanded regarding Pete Hegseth and the USS Lincoln?
The top Armed Services Committee members are demanding that Hegseth address the controversy surrounding the USS Lincoln. This demand follows reports acknowledged by a top U.S. commander regarding disturbing conditions and low morale aboard the vessel.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Peter Alexander asks GOP Rep. Donalds how he differs from Pres. Trump

GOP Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor in Florida, joins Peter Alexander to discuss the war with Iran, affordability and more ahead of his state's primary elections tomorrow.

When are the primary elections taking place in Florida according to the report?
The primary elections in Florida are taking place the day after the discussion, which occurred on August 17, 2026.
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Who is the Republican Representative running for governor in Florida according to the discussion?
Byron Donalds is the GOP Rep. running for governor in Florida.
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What topics did GOP Rep. Byron Donalds discuss with Peter Alexander regarding current events and politics?
Byron Donalds discussed the war with Iran, affordability, and other issues ahead of the Florida state primary elections.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Robotics CEO pitches humanoid border patrol to DHS as contract talks advance

A U.S. robotics company says it has demonstrated a humanoid robot to Department of Homeland Security officials and is negotiating contracts to deploy the machines along the southern border, though DHS says no formal deal exists. Foundation, the company behind a humanoid robot called Phantom, told Fox News Digital that it has shown the technology […] The post Robotics CEO pitches humanoid border patrol to DHS as contract talks advance appeared first on American Almanac .

A U.S. robotics company says it has demonstrated a humanoid robot to Department of Homeland Security officials and is negotiating contracts to deploy the machines along the southern border, though DHS says no formal deal exists. Foundation, the company behind a humanoid robot called Phantom, told Fox News Digital that it has shown the technology to DHS officials and is in active discussions with multiple national security agencies about putting the machines to work in one of the most dangerous and difficult operating environments in federal law enforcement. Founder and CEO Sankaet Pathak said the company is ready to move fast, claiming a pilot program could launch almost immediately and a broader deployment within months. DHS pushed back…Open

How does the company propose using robots to address the issue of illegal border tunnels?
The CEO suggested that a robot capable of autonomous navigation in confined, pitch-dark spaces could address the challenges federal agents face regarding illegal crossings through underground passages.
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What improvements are expected in the second-generation version of the Phantom robot?
The second-generation Phantom is expected within the coming months and is being designed to be waterproof and dustproof to better handle extreme conditions like heat, dust storms, and flash floods.
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Which U.S. national security agencies is Foundation currently in conversations with?
Sankaet Pathak stated that Foundation is in conversations with "almost all national security government bodies," specifically naming the Air Force, Navy, Army, and DHS.
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What is the current status of contract negotiations between Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?
While Foundation's CEO states the company is negotiating contracts and has demonstrated the technology to DHS officials, a DHS spokesperson stated that the agency currently does not have any non-contractual agreements, pilots, or active prime contracts with Foundation.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs to 68 as thousands on Flores island still await aid

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has killed at least 68 people on Indonesia's Flores island and displaced roughly 5,000 more, and days later, thousands were still waiting for food, water, and medicine as the country marked its Independence Day. The quake struck East Nusa Tenggara province shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday at a shallow depth of […] The post Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs to 68 as thousands on Flores island still await aid appeared first on American Almanac .

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has killed at least 68 people on Indonesia's Flores island and displaced roughly 5,000 more, and days later, thousands were still waiting for food, water, and medicine as the country marked its Independence Day. The quake struck East Nusa Tenggara province shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers, about six miles, sending residents into the streets in panic and triggering tsunami warnings that were later lifted. By Monday, Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, known as BNPB, reported 213 people injured, more than 1,300 homes damaged, and nearly 250 homes destroyed on Flores alone. Rescue teams were still searching through debris, and 1,576 aftershocks had rattled the…Open

What historical earthquake events in Indonesia are mentioned for comparison regarding casualties?
The article mentions a powerful earthquake and tsunami in Flores in 1992 that killed about 2,500 people; a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in 2018 that triggered a tsunami on Sulawesi killing more than 4,400; and a magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra in 2004 that killed roughly 230,000 people across a dozen countries, including nearly 170,000 in Indonesia's Aceh province.
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What was the status of the death toll and missing persons reported by the BNPB as of Monday?
As of Monday, the death toll had climbed to 68, and BNPB stated that no residents had reported family members still missing, though rescue teams continued to search affected areas.
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How did the Indonesian government respond to the disaster in terms of personnel and aid distribution?
BNPB deputy chief Abdul Muhari stated that nearly 1,500 military and police personnel were deployed across the disaster zone, supported by 10 aircraft distributing 275 tons of aid. However, logistical challenges such as steep terrain and blocked roads slowed these deliveries.
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What were the specific damages and casualties reported on Palue Island following the earthquake?
Initial assessments on Palue Island revealed that one villager was killed, two people were seriously injured, and nearly 150 homes were destroyed.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Britain's new prime minister fell for a fake Susie Wiles — the second impersonation of Trump's chief of staff in months

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the second known incident of a fraudster posing as Trump's top aide to reach senior officials. Burnham, who took office on July 20 after replacing former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, traded what officials described as "a few messages" […] The post Britain's new prime minister fell for a fake Susie Wiles — the second impersonation of Trump's chief of staff in months appeared first on American Almanac .

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the second known incident of a fraudster posing as Trump's top aide to reach senior officials. Burnham, who took office on July 20 after replacing former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, traded what officials described as "a few messages" with an unidentified person pretending to be Wiles before growing suspicious and cutting off contact. CBS News reported that the exchange involved only written messages, no phone call or verbal conversation took place. Neither the date of the exchange nor the platform used has been disclosed. The incident, first reported Monday by POLITICO and confirmed by BBC News, drew immediate…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Iran's military chief puts $30,000 bounty on American troops

Iran's army commander has announced a cash bounty for anyone who kills or captures a U.S. soldier, a direct threat to American service members that escalates Tehran's increasingly open hostility toward the United States. Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami told Iran's state-run IRNA news agency that anyone who kills or captures what he called an […] The post Iran's military chief puts $30,000 bounty on American troops appeared first on American Almanac .

Iran's army commander has announced a cash bounty for anyone who kills or captures a U.S. soldier, a direct threat to American service members that escalates Tehran's increasingly open hostility toward the United States. Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami told Iran's state-run IRNA news agency that anyone who kills or captures what he called an "invading American military personnel" will collect $30,000, equivalent to 5 billion Iranian tomans, paid by the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army. If an Iranian woman carries out the act, Newsmax reported , the reward doubles to $60,000. Hatami went further. He said weapons used to kill Americans would be purchased by the Iranian military at twice their value, replaced with new weapons, and…Open

What specific diplomatic agreement between President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was set to expire during the week of this announcement?
A memorandum of understanding signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in June was set to expire that week.
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What previous legislation were Iranian lawmakers considering in May regarding rewards for American leaders?
In May, Iranian lawmakers were considering legislation that would authorize a $58 million reward for killing President Trump, which also targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper.
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Which specific maritime regions did Amir Hatami demand that U.S. forces be barred from entering?
Hatami declared that American troops should no longer be permitted to enter the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, or the Strait of Hormuz.
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Besides the cash reward, what incentives did Amir Hatami promise regarding weapons used to kill Americans?
Hatami stated that the Iranian military would purchase weapons used to kill Americans at twice their value, replace them with new weapons, and eventually display the used weapons in a planned museum.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Nancy Mace debuts tattoo-covered arms on new YouTube show after fifth-place gubernatorial finish

Former Rep. Nancy Mace has resurfaced on social media with nine new tattoos and a YouTube talk show called "Get Maced", her first public move since a string of political defeats left her without a path back to office. Mace, 48, took to social media late last week to tease her plans, showing off tattoo-covered […] The post Nancy Mace debuts tattoo-covered arms on new YouTube show after fifth-place gubernatorial finish appeared first on American Almanac .

Former Rep. Nancy Mace has resurfaced on social media with nine new tattoos and a YouTube talk show called "Get Maced", her first public move since a string of political defeats left her without a path back to office. Mace, 48, took to social media late last week to tease her plans, showing off tattoo-covered arms she had kept hidden for months. The South Carolina Republican first got the ink back in February, the New York Post reported , but waited until now to display them publicly, timing the reveal to coincide with the launch of her new show, which apparently covers the news of the day. The debut drew a mix of bewilderment and mockery across X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. One user, Joe, posted simply: "What the f,."…Open

What specific political move did Nancy Mace suggest might have finished her political career?
Mace conceded that her split with President Trump over the Epstein files may have finished her political career, noting that without Trump's support, a Republican statewide campaign in South Carolina was an uphill climb.
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According to Nancy Mace, what was the cause of her personal turmoil and her statement that she is "totally broken"?
Mace told Politico that she has PTSD over her experiences, which included staffers leaving her office and badmouthing her to the press, a split with her fiancé, and a period of personal crisis.
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What political candidate did Nancy Mace support for the Senate race after she scrapped her own plan to run for the seat?
After briefly floating the idea of running for the seat following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Mace scrapped her plan and instead backed Rep. Ralph Norman, a South Carolina Republican, in the Senate race.
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Why did Nancy Mace receive nine new tattoos, and when did she get them?
Mace stated she got the nine tattoos in rapid succession during a period of personal crisis—which included a breakup with her fiancé and staffers leaving her office—as a way to "reclaim" her identity and body. While she revealed them recently to coincide with her new show, it was reported by the New York Post that she first received the ink in February.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - 911 dispatch audio reveals Hayden Panettiere was in cardiac arrest from suspected overdose before death at 36

Newly obtained 911 dispatch audio shows that actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina apartment, with a responding EMT referencing a possible overdose minutes into the call. An unidentified friend placed the 911 call at 1:51 p.m. Sunday from a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment, reporting an "unresponsive female" […] The post 911 dispatch audio reveals Hayden Panettiere was in cardiac arrest from suspected overdose before death at 36 appeared first on American Almanac .

Newly obtained 911 dispatch audio shows that actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina apartment, with a responding EMT referencing a possible overdose minutes into the call. An unidentified friend placed the 911 call at 1:51 p.m. Sunday from a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment, reporting an "unresponsive female" in "cardiac arrest," the New York Post reported after obtaining the dispatch recording. Several minutes later, a second EMT on the same call referenced a possible "overdose" at the address and confirmed that "CPR is in progress." Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m., roughly 41 minutes after the initial call. She was 36 years old, five days short of her 37th birthday.…Open

Who was present or traveling with Hayden Panettiere around the time of her death?
Panettiere flew from Los Angeles on a Saturday with Brian Hickerson, described as her on-off boyfriend. An unidentified acquaintance discovered her in the Greenville apartment and placed the 911 call.
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What were some of the notable acting roles in Hayden Panettiere's career?
Her career included roles in the soap operas "One Life to Live" and "Guiding Light," voicing Princess Dot in the Pixar film "A Bug's Life," appearing in "Remember the Titans," and playing Claire Bennet on NBC's "Heroes." Other credits included "Ice Princess," "Racing Stripes," "Bring It On: All or Nothing," and "I Love You, Beth Cooper."
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What were the known history and struggles of actress Hayden Panettiere regarding addiction?
Panettiere had a history of alcohol and opioid addiction, including checking into rehab in October 2015 and returning for treatment in 2020 for eight months. In 2022, she revealed she was offered "happy pills" at age 15 to make her appear peppy during interviews. Her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," published three months before her death, detailed her battles with addiction, postpartum depression, and domestic abuse.
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What details have been released regarding the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death?
Police stated they found no signs of foul play. An autopsy was scheduled for the Monday following her death on Sunday. While an EMT referenced a possible overdose in the dispatch audio, no specific substance has been publicly named, and the official cause of death was pending autopsy results.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Kaia Gerber says she underwent a secret exorcism by didgeridoo after being told she was 'possessed'

Model and actress Kaia Gerber, 24, claims she was told she was possessed as a child and later had a secret exorcism performed on her, revelations she made while promoting her new FX series. Gerber dropped the claims on a recent episode of the "Mitch Churi Chat Show," released Friday, where she told the host […] The post Kaia Gerber says she underwent a secret exorcism by didgeridoo after being told she was 'possessed' appeared first on American Almanac .

Model and actress Kaia Gerber, 24, claims she was told she was possessed as a child and later had a secret exorcism performed on her, revelations she made while promoting her new FX series. Gerber dropped the claims on a recent episode of the "Mitch Churi Chat Show," released Friday, where she told the host she has attracted "beings from other dimensions" and has been "haunted" her entire life. The daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Casamigos co-founder Rande Gerber said she had never spoken publicly about the experience before. The method of her alleged exorcism was not a priest with a Bible. It was a didgeridoo. A didgeridoo exorcism Gerber kept quiet for years Gerber told Churi the exorcism was real and not a bit for the cameras.…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman faces harassment allegations in wrongful-termination lawsuit by former ABC News producer

A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit accusing CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexualized workplace harassment, claims that land just months after Gutman's high-profile hire under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Samira Said, who worked in ABC News's Los Angeles bureau from May 2021 until her termination on March 5, […] The post CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman faces harassment allegations in wrongful-termination lawsuit by former ABC News producer appeared first on American Almanac .

A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit accusing CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexualized workplace harassment, claims that land just months after Gutman's high-profile hire under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Samira Said, who worked in ABC News's Los Angeles bureau from May 2021 until her termination on March 5, 2025, filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint names Gutman, ABC News, and The Walt Disney Co. as defendants, alleging a hostile work environment, harassment, denial of medical accommodations, and wrongful termination, The Hollywood Reporter reported . Neither Gutman's representative, ABC News, nor CBS News responded to requests for comment before…Open