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conservative Trump administration pauses construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan backlashThe Trump administration has temporarily halted the controversial construction activity taking place in Big Bend National Park in Texas, after both Republicans and Democrats lambasted the plans to build a border barrier there.3 days agopolitics
liberal House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez for alleged sexual misconductUpdated on: August 17, 2026 / 2:57 PM EDT / CBS News3 days agopolitics
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liberal Trump welcomes teen lifeguard Ryder Williams and boy he rescued to Oval OfficeAugust 17, 2026 / 2:30 PM EDT / CBS News3 days agopolitics
liberal The Guardian view on Jason Arday: a tragedy that demands reflectionLegitimate scrutiny became entangled with a racial argument about merit and diversity. His death raises questions about how society treats black success and failure3 days agopolitics
liberal Hegseth to go to Iowa to campaign for GOP candidates, sources sayUpdated on: August 17, 2026 / 2:47 PM EDT / CBS News3 days agopolitics
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