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JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Cook Political Report shifts Iowa, Texas races to tossups

Cook Political Report provides race rankings based on polling data and research.

What changes did the Cook Political Report make regarding races in Iowa and Texas?
The Cook Political Report has shifted the race rankings for Iowa and Texas to the tossup category.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump posts AI video showing off ballroom to GEORGE WASHINGTON

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President Trump posted an AI-generated video depicting him showing George Washington a completed White House ballroom. MS NOW's Molly Jong-Fast calls it "more than a little ironic" and shares how it's indicative of how Trump is looking at the midterms and his presidency.

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WASHINGTONPOST (Perry Stein, Alexei Koseff) - Feds seize Eric Swalwell’s devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry

The former congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race, resigned after allegations surfaced in the spring.

What is the professional background of Eric Swalwell prior to his resignation?
He is a former congressman who was once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race.
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What actions did federal authorities take regarding Eric Swalwell?
Federal authorities seized Eric Swalwell’s devices and searched his home.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces sexual assault accusation as Capitol Hill misconduct crisis deepens

A woman has accused California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of sexual assault and harassment through the House Ethics Committee, directly contradicting his claim that his conduct was consensual, as Congress confronts a mounting wave of misconduct scandals in both parties. Attorneys Lisa J. Banks and Sarah E. Nesbitt, representing the unnamed woman, issued a statement […] The post Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces sexual assault accusation as Capitol Hill misconduct crisis deepens appeared first on American Almanac .

A woman has accused California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of sexual assault and harassment through the House Ethics Committee, directly contradicting his claim that his conduct was consensual, as Congress confronts a mounting wave of misconduct scandals in both parties. Attorneys Lisa J. Banks and Sarah E. Nesbitt, representing the unnamed woman, issued a statement days after the Ethics Committee announced its investigation on Aug. 17. Their client, they said, had been interviewed by the panel and gave an account that flatly rejected Gomez's version of events. The committee said it was investigating whether the 51-year-old Gomez "may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation" of congressional conduct rules, "including engaging in…Open

What is the status of the investigation into Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills?
He has been under investigation since November 2025 regarding possibly violating various laws, rules, or other standards of conduct, specifically reviewing a local police response to a report that he had assaulted a woman with whom he was in a relationship. Mills lost his reelection bid in the Florida primary on Aug. 18.
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Which members of Congress resigned amid investigations involving corruption or personal misconduct?
Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid bipartisan scrutiny, an ethics investigation, and a criminal indictment alleging she stole $5 million in federal disaster relief.
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Which bipartisan task force was launched in May to address sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill?
Speaker Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries launched the task force, which is co-headed by Republican Rep. Kat Cammack and Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández.
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What is the specific focus of the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Jimmy Gomez?
The committee is investigating whether Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of congressional conduct rules, which includes the possibility of engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic kills more than 100 as rescue efforts falter

More than 100 miners are dead after underground tunnels collapsed at an unregulated gold mine near the Central African Republic's border with Cameroon, and rescuers say the body count keeps climbing. Several tunnels at an artisanal mining site in Zamboye gave way roughly two days before recovery teams pulled more than ten additional bodies from […] The post Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic kills more than 100 as rescue efforts falter appeared first on American Almanac .

More than 100 miners are dead after underground tunnels collapsed at an unregulated gold mine near the Central African Republic's border with Cameroon, and rescuers say the body count keeps climbing. Several tunnels at an artisanal mining site in Zamboye gave way roughly two days before recovery teams pulled more than ten additional bodies from the debris on Thursday morning alone. Local Red Cross volunteer Gervais Ganagoro told the Associated Press that hopes of finding anyone alive were fading fast. A court in the Baboua subprefecture, the local administrative jurisdiction, confirmed that the tunnels caved in and triggered a landslide. It opened an investigation to determine why the tunnels failed, identify the dead, track down whoever…Open

What did a 2025 United Nations report document regarding the mining in the Zamboye area?
In 2025, United Nations experts published a report documenting illicit mining in the area, including the involvement of armed groups and the use of extraction methods that posed serious health and environmental risks.
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What were the circumstances surrounding the death of 32-year-old Doudou Marcel?
Doudou Marcel was a Cameroonian miner and father of two who had worked at the Zamboye site for approximately five years. His body was buried at the family compound in eastern Cameroon on Wednesday.
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Who is Gervais Ganagoro and what information did he provide regarding the rescue efforts?
Gervais Ganagoro is a local Red Cross volunteer who stated that hopes of finding anyone alive were fading fast and that the Red Cross could not estimate how many miners remain trapped beneath the earth.
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What specific event triggered the collapse of the tunnels in Zamboye?
A court in the Baboua subprefecture confirmed that the tunnels caved in and triggered a landslide. Mayor Abdon Adamou also noted that heavy rainfall had weakened the soils in the area, which likely contributed to the tunnel failures.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Sen. Joni Ernst targets 'fraudster families' with bill to cut off relatives of convicted scammers from federal aid

A California family's $18 million COVID-relief fraud scheme, complete with ankle-bracelet escapes and a fugitive chase to Montenegro, has inspired new Senate legislation aimed at blocking convicted fraudsters' household members from federal money. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act, a bill that would bar anyone living with […] The post Sen. Joni Ernst targets 'fraudster families' with bill to cut off relatives of convicted scammers from federal aid appeared first on American Almanac .

A California family's $18 million COVID-relief fraud scheme, complete with ankle-bracelet escapes and a fugitive chase to Montenegro, has inspired new Senate legislation aimed at blocking convicted fraudsters' household members from federal money. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act, a bill that would bar anyone living with a convicted criminal or fraudster from receiving federal grants, loans, subawards, or reimbursements. Ernst rolled out the legislation alongside her August Squeal Award, a monthly spotlight on government waste that this time named 15 families she says collectively swindled taxpayers out of roughly $50 million. The bill and the award share a common thread: fraud that runs…Open

Which federal agencies were mentioned as being victims of family-run fraud rings identified by Senator Ernst?
The agencies identified include the Small Business Administration (SBA), the USDA, the Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
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In Washington state, what was the outcome of the fraud case involving Kelly Lee-Carroll?
Kelly Lee-Carroll, who claimed to be partially paralyzed, worked with her sister and son to defraud the Veterans Affairs Administration of $1.1 million. Lee-Carroll received 17 months in federal prison, and her son received 14 months.
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Describe the PPP fraud case involving the Edwards family in Florida.
The Edwards family, led by Pastor Evan Edwards and his sons (including Josh Edwards), created a fake ministry to claim Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. While they sought $6 million, the SBA provided approximately $8.4 million. Josh Edwards was sentenced to four years and three months in prison, while Evan Edwards was deemed incompetent to stand trial and was never charged.
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How much money did 15 families, identified by Senator Joni Ernst's August Squeal Award, collectively swindle from taxpayers?
The 15 families identified in the August Squeal Award collectively swindled taxpayers out of roughly $50 million.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Tim Robbins tells Democrats to stop doomscrolling and start offering voters a reason to show up

Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins says he is unhappy with both political parties but reserved his sharpest criticism for Democrats, telling them they need "better ideas" and must "get their stuff together" if they want voters to take them seriously. Robbins, 67, laid out his frustrations during an appearance on the "SmartLess" podcast, hosted by Jason […] The post Tim Robbins tells Democrats to stop doomscrolling and start offering voters a reason to show up appeared first on American Almanac .

Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins says he is unhappy with both political parties but reserved his sharpest criticism for Democrats, telling them they need "better ideas" and must "get their stuff together" if they want voters to take them seriously. Robbins, 67, laid out his frustrations during an appearance on the "SmartLess" podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. The actor and director, best known for "The Shawshank Redemption" and his Academy Award for 2003's "Mystic River", did not mince words about the state of the Democratic Party or the broader culture of political rage that he says is poisoning daily life for millions of Americans. Page Six reported that Robbins told the podcast hosts he sees a party adrift,…Open

What experience did Tim Robbins discuss on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in July?
During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in July, Robbins discussed an ayahuasca experience that he said helped him confront and attempt to release his own political anger.
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How does Tim Robbins describe the current state of political identity in America?
Robbins diagnoses a "deeper sickness" in American political life where people build their identities around despising public figures they have never met, noting that the idea of finding worth, purpose, and virtue through hatred is a "terrible, terrible idea."
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What are some notable films associated with Tim Robbins?
Tim Robbins is an actor and director best known for "The Shawshank Redemption" and his Academy Award for the 2003 film "Mystic River."
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What specific criticism did Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins direct toward the Democratic Party during his appearance on the "SmartLess" podcast?
Tim Robbins stated that he is unhappy with both political parties but reserved his sharpest criticism for Democrats, telling them they need "better ideas," must "get their stuff together," and need to do more than simply oppose the other side if they want voters to take them seriously.
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