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Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign off

By Davis Winkie, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without enacting international safeguards intended to prevent nuclear weapons development, according to sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by CNN. The draft nuclear accord that outlines US support for Riyadh’s civilian nuclear

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Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

By Molly English, Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — The leader of Canada’s Ontario province on Saturday lashed out at President Donald Trump over his threat to add “the cost of pollution” from that country’s wildfires to US tariffs. Trump said Friday that he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke hovering over much of the Midwest

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The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states

Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting

CNN By Tierney Sneed, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down Friday on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are illegally registered to vote – claims that the agency has quietly acknowledged aren’t fully

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The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states

Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting

By Tierney Sneed, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down Friday on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are illegally registered to vote – claims that the agency has quietly acknowledged aren’t fully vetted.

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Former sheriff who pleaded guilty to DWI addresses past legal troubles ahead of Callaway County Commissioner primary

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Callaway County Sheriff who pleaded guilty in 2023 to driving while intoxicated is looking for another shot at public office. Clay Chism first elected the sheriff of Callaway County in 2016 but was removed from office in June 2023 after his peace officer license was revoked. The action followed allegations

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Callaway County commissioner candidates weigh in on possible planning and zoning changes as data center concerns loom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As voters prepare to choose Callaway County’s next presiding commissioner, one issue is already looming over whoever wins the race: A proposed data center development in northern Callaway County. The project, which is in the early stages of development, has received support from state leaders, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. However, it has

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Callaway County Presiding Commissioner candidate interview: Larry Robinson

Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and

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The District to hold off on presenting letter for Columbia ‘urban camping ordinance’ until next month

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A press release from The District states that it will hold off on presenting its letter supporting an “urban camping ordinance” to the Columbia City Council until Aug. 17. A letter expressing support for the proposed ordinance was signed by nearly 70 downtown business owners and organizations. The District Executive Director Nickie

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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration took an extraordinary step this week to escalate its nationwide efforts to prevent states from regulating prediction markets, where users can trade on real-world events like sports, politics and pop culture. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency that regulates prediction markets, directed the Kalshi

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Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed a Michigan Senate candidate. An AIPAC-linked group is spending millions on ads with him anyway

By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed in the contentious Democratic Senate primary in Michigan – but voters there could be forgiven for getting that impression. Supporters of Rep. Haley Stevens have spent $5 million airing an advertisement nearly 4,000 times that features Obama praising her work as chief of

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President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

CNN By CNN staff (CNN) — President Donald Trump, in a primetime speech Thursday night, alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, despite declassified documents released by his administration largely discussing vulnerabilities that have been known for years and that election officials around the country have tried to address. Trump said the speech and release

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President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

CNN By CNN staff (CNN) — President Donald Trump, in a primetime speech Thursday night, alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, despite declassified documents released by his administration largely discussing vulnerabilities that have been known for years and that election officials around the country have tried to address. Trump said the speech and release

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