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Brooke Baldwin claims Megyn Kelly spread lies about Baldwin’s sex life

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Brooke Baldwin claims Megyn Kelly spread lies about Baldwin’s sex life

Brooke Baldwin is standing up to Megyn Kelly, claiming the former Fox News host spread false information about Baldwin’s sex life.

The former CNN anchor, 47, wrote in the July 26 issue of Unraveling with Brooke Baldwin Substack that Kelly, 55, “got the story completely wrong” for giving commentary that incorrectly characterized Baldwin as having sex with four men in a month. Kelly spoke about the incident on the July 21 episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” but the original YouTube video is now private.

Kelly’s remarks are not included in the currently released version of the episode. According to Baldwin, the original title for this episode was “‘Treatmented’ Former CNN Host Brooke Baldwin Says She Slept with Four Men in the Last Month.” She wrote that the title, which was later changed to “Former CNN host Brooke Baldwin overshares about her sex life,” did not refer to Baldwin.

Kelly referenced a July 19 Substack post titled “Casual Sex. Let’s Talk. 🔥🔥🔥,” in which Baldwin confessed that she redownloaded the dating app for five days and “had the opportunity to sleep with four different men” in the last month. Later in the post, behind a paywall, she clarified that she had “turned everything down.”

“My last Substack wasn’t that I had casual sex. It was that I chose not to have sex,” Baldwin wrote in a July 26 post condemning Kelly’s comments. “It was about heartbreak, discipline, and foresight. It was about protecting my energy while I was building something bigger than myself. And yet, for nearly nine minutes, Megyn built an entire discussion around a false narrative about my sex life and my physical choices, alongside three men giggling and accusing me.”

“No one from the show has contacted me for comment,” Baldwin claimed. “They didn’t seem to care that the premise of the segment was not true at all before broadcasting it to a huge audience.

She expressed concern about how Kelly’s comments reflected broader journalistic integrity, writing, “Integrity requires honesty, accuracy, and the humility to correct the record when the facts demand it. Without it, there is no trust.”

USA TODAY has reached out to Kelly’s team for comment.

In the following July 23 episode, Kelly mocked Baldwin’s “Casual Sex” newsletter, saying, “This is getting more pathetic by the day.”

“At the end of the day, we should have paid to read the rest of her stupid Substack, but we didn’t,” Kelly said. “In the paid article, she confessed that she didn’t actually have casual sex with these men. This was all just a teaser to get them to pay to hear her boring life recitation.”

What Brooke Baldwin said about casual sex

Baldwin wrote in an Instagram post on July 25 that her attorney “contacted[Kelly]directly to request that these videos be removed.”

Most of her original July 19 newsletter was behind a paywall, so she included the entire text in a social media post.

“If you’ve been reading my articles for a while, you know that I signed up for my first dating app a few months ago, stayed on it for about 3 minutes, and then deleted it,” she wrote. “Just recently, I tried again. Why? Maybe I wanted to distract myself. Maybe I liked kissing. Maybe I’m a grown woman who can do whatever I want. This time I succeeded… for five whole days.”

After revealing that four men proposed to her, she wrote, “Bottom line? I’m honored. Wait a minute. Me? That’s so old-school Brooke, I just want to be chosen. No, I’m not flattering. I’m not…surprised. Therein lies the truth.”

In the next part of the post, which is behind a paywall, Baldwin continued, “What did I do? I turned them all down. All, single, one.”

“It may be empowering. It will almost certainly be fun,” she added. “I also have a hard-earned position and don’t need a man to take care of me financially. I don’t need someone to save me from loneliness either. I’m blessed with extraordinary friendships. I also have an abundance of girlfriends. And I love my company dearly. I feel that my life is already fulfilled.”

Baldwin said she hasn’t been single since 2015, adding that she realized 10 years ago, “If you can’t tickle my brain, you can’t tickle anything else.” She is “not looking for a serious relationship right now” after the relationship ended earlier this year.

“Six months ago, I thought I would be getting married to someone this year (and was excited about it). Heartbreaks have their own timelines,” she wrote. “In this particular season of life, I care so much about what I’m building that I end up scattering my energy in a dozen different directions.”

7 signs your roof may not be hurricane proof, say experts

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7 signs your roof may not be hurricane proof, say experts

Hurricane Faust may have only been a tropical storm, but Hurricane Genevieve quickly took over, becoming the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026. Swells are expected to hit California’s southern coast starting Wednesday and continuing into the weekend.

Is your roof ready?

Your roof is one of your home’s most important protections against rain, hail, and wind. USA TODAY spoke to experts to find out how to tell if your roof is hurricane-proof.

chasing the storm USA TODAY hurricane tracking information

How hurricanes affect roofs

“Storms can damage roofs in a variety of ways, from tearing shingles and weather-resistant coatings to partially or completely peeling the roof from the rest of the building,” says William McGavin, owner of Sundance Roofing and Painting, a family-owned contractor in Arizona.

Any damage to your roof or windows could result in your home’s roof being torn off. But this doesn’t happen all at once.

“We find that the worst roof damage is in homes that already had problems.” This damage can include aging underlayment, loose flashings, poorly driven nails, or brittle decking. All of these issues can be exposed during a hurricane. “Typically, the wind doesn’t blow the roof off all at once,” McGavin said. “Find your weakest spot, lift it up, and work your way to the other side from there.”

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Signs your roof may not be prepared for a storm

The ability of a roof to withstand a storm is determined by its current condition, not just its age. Most homeowners don’t know if their roof is truly prepared for hurricane season because much damage is not visible from the ground. Missing flashings, deteriorating shingles, worn sealants, and hidden leaks can all weaken your roof long before severe weather arrives.

“If you don’t know the current condition and condition of your roof, your roof may not be ready for a storm,” McGavin says. The only way to know for sure is to know what to look for.

Missing or damaged roof shingles

Missing, loose, or damaged shingles expose the roof deck underneath, making it easier for wind-driven rain to enter your home. Even a small area of ​​damage can cause wind to lift surrounding shingles, increasing the risk of broader roof damage during a storm.

“Missing or damaged shingles can create ‘cracks’ that can cause major damage to your home from wind and water,” McGavin says. “If your roof was damaged in a previous storm and you have never replaced it, you are more likely to fail in a future storm.”

Warping or cracking of roofing material

If your shingles are curling, cracking, or chipping, it’s a sign that your roof’s protective barrier is starting to do its job. As roof shingles get older, they become more brittle and more likely to crack from hail or peel off during high winds. When the protective layer is compromised, wind-driven rain can penetrate underneath the roofing material, increasing the risk of leaks, water damage, and even structural problems if left unchecked.

sagging of the roof

A sagging roof is a sign of a structural problem that should be addressed immediately. This could indicate weakened rafters or trusses, rotting wood, or long-term water damage. Storms impose large wind and water loads on roofs, which can rapidly worsen existing structural weaknesses and, in severe cases, lead to partial collapse.

water stains on the ceiling

Brown or yellow water stains on the ceiling or walls often indicate that water has already seeped into the roof. A leak may seem minor in normal weather, but when it rains heavily, slow drips can quickly lead to extensive interior water damage, mold growth, and insulation damage.

damaged flashing

Roof flashers are small pieces of metal designed to protect joints and seams. These strips seal the joints where the roof meets chimneys, skylights, vents, and walls. When shingles become loose, bent, rusted, or peeling, rain can penetrate into these vulnerable areas, even if the surrounding shingles are in good condition.

Excess granules in gutters

If you find large amounts of shingle particles in your gutters, this is a sign that your asphalt shingles are deteriorating. When your roof shingles lose their protective coating, they become more susceptible to UV damage, hail, and high winds, reducing their ability to protect your home during inclement weather. If you don’t repair damaged shingles, water can seep through your roof during a storm.

The roof is approaching its age and it is time to replace it.

The average lifespan of a roof is 15 to 25 years, but the exact lifespan depends on the materials, quality of installation, and local climate. If your roof is nearing its 20-year lifespan, replacing it is not a bad idea. Your new roof can and should be reinforced to withstand high winds and impacts, especially if you live in a storm-prone area.

“When replacing it, you can ask the company doing the work about hardened standards and impact-resistant materials, especially if you live in a hurricane-prone state,” says McGavin. “Once your roof is replaced, get it wind mitigation inspected and keep all documentation in a safe place.”

What homeowners should do before a storm hits

If you are experiencing a hurricane, there are some steps you should take immediately. You need to clean your yard, check your windows, close your shutters, and make sure you have emergency supplies on hand.

Document the condition of your property in case the worst happens and your home is damaged by a storm.

“The most important thing you can do before a storm hits is document the condition of your property,” says Andreas Study, insurance claims attorney at Farah & Farah. “Create a baseline by taking clear, time-stamped photos of the roof, interior ceilings, attic spaces, gutters, downspouts, etc.” He recommends using both wide shots to capture the overall condition of the home and some close-ups to show the condition of specific materials.

“Update this document at least once a year and immediately after roof repairs or significant weather events,” says the Study. Insurance claims are much easier because the condition of the home is well documented.

Will your homeowners insurance cover roof damage from a hurricane?

According to Andreas’ research, coverage for roof damage after a storm is not guaranteed. Often it depends on your policy.

“It really depends on your insurance, so it’s really important to understand your coverage before the storm hits. If your roof had previously unrepaired damage or wasn’t properly maintained, your insurance company may deny your claim,” says McGavin.

Studies have also found that “if your roof has already been damaged by long-term wear and tear, your insurance company will almost certainly deny coverage for water intrusion on that basis.”

Home insurance companies typically do not cover flood damage unless you have a separate flood insurance policy.

Some Americans don’t visit new countries because of this fear

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Some Americans don’t visit new countries because of this fear

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Does Barcelona have an “s” sound or a “th” sound? If you don’t call Edinburgh a “burg”, should you say “Bull” or “Bull”? Is Phuket’s first letter “f” or “p”?

These are pronunciation questions that many travelers have when visiting different places.

We’ve all experienced it. A new language in a new destination, or even different languages ​​of the same language, such as Mexican Spanish and Castilian Spanish, can cause confusion and anxiety.

In a May survey conducted by Omio, 54% of 2,000 U.S. adults said they had stopped booking a trip because they were afraid of “getting it wrong.” It’s more than just a place name. 47% said they would avoid ordering food if they couldn’t pronounce it with confidence. Even domestic destinations like New York’s Skaneateles and Poughkeepsie can trip up travelers.

These concerns can also cause travelers to miss out, with 33% of respondents saying they are more likely to stick with destinations they know how to pronounce. One in five people said they felt traveling to destinations that were difficult to pronounce was more complicated and stressful.

However, many people want to expand their horizons, with research showing that 61% of travelers want to improve their pronunciation skills. To help remove language barriers for travelers, Omio recently collaborated with language expert and multilingual Alex Rawlings to develop a free pronunciation guide with audio spellings designed for English speakers.

“We put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect that we pronounce names and words that we’ve never heard in our lives, and of course we can’t pronounce them correctly,” Rawlings, who speaks more than 11 languages, told USA TODAY. “I really hope we can get back to being just a little bit more curious about each other and different places around the world and different languages ​​and different languages.”

more: We made 13 mistakes that cost us dearly on our trip. so you don’t have to

Social anxiety over mispronunciation

Taylor Beal has had a lot of trouble with pronunciation. She runs Traverse with Taylor, a travel blog about Europe that primarily covers Amsterdam and Scotland.

It is the latter destination that causes problems. Beal, who lives in Delaware, said that despite her deep knowledge of Scotland, she still gets “confused” by other online users about her pronunciation when sharing content about Scotland on social media.

“It’s like there’s different ways to pronounce it, right or wrong, and oh, you can’t be from there. I’m like, well, obviously I’m not from there. It doesn’t mean I don’t know this city or anything like that,” Beal said.

For many travelers, fear of mispronunciation is rooted in social anxiety. In the survey, 22% of American travelers said they were worried about sounding rude, 23% were afraid of being embarrassed, and 20% said they thought people would judge them.

Although Beer’s mispronunciation won’t keep him from continuing his trip to Europe, he admits he’s hesitant to mention the city’s name in conversation. “As Americans, I feel like we’re always trying to dismantle it,” she said. “I think some of me find myself thinking, “I know that’s not how you pronounce it.”

stay curious

Travelers use a variety of tools to overcome language barriers. Beer said she often Googles the pronunciation of place names and pays close attention to how locals say them, but even that varies from person to person and can be confusing.

The survey found that 39% of respondents use YouTube, and more than a third say they use AI tools and search engines.

Omio’s pronunciation guide is intended to be a starting point for hesitant travelers to build confidence. This will help you learn how to say eight of Europe’s most mispronounced destinations, including Reykjavik in Iceland and Gdańsk in Poland.

“I think steps like this pronunciation guide with Omio are really important to remind people that they should actually enjoy this,” Rowling said. “We can have fun, explore and share while respecting other cultures and languages.

Rawlings said the biggest challenge for many Americans is how different vowels are pronounced in other languages. He encouraged people to keep an open mind and accept that these words will never sound the same as they did back home. “But also remember that every time you make a mistake, you are one step closer to getting it right,” he said.

In the end, Rawlings said humility and curiosity go a long way. When locals see tourists trying hard to pronounce words in the host language, they are usually excited that the tourist is connecting with the culture of the place. Even if it’s imperfect.

Taco Bell teases another promotion for this menu item that doesn’t include lettuce

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Taco Bell teases another promotion for this menu item that doesn’t include lettuce

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Taco Bell will be offering another $1 lettuce-free option on July 28, following the success of last week’s $1 Enchilito promotion and the ongoing ancyclosporosis outbreak.

Taco Bell announced in a social media post that it will be selling Mexican pizza for $1 at participating locations. The fast-food chain’s Mexican pizza consists of beef and beans sandwiched between two flour tortillas and topped with Mexican pizza sauce, cheese, and diced tomatoes. Depending on your location, it typically costs between $5.39 and $6.99.

Here’s what you need to know about Taco Bell’s $1 Mexican Pizza promotion.

$1 Mexican pizza for one day only

Taco Bell announced that participating locations will be selling Mexican pizza menu items for $1 until July 28th at 11:59pm PT. This promotion follows a similar $1 enchirito offer that became available on July 22nd.

Customers can take advantage of the $1 sale in-store or through the app.

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“Do the Lord’s work”

Taco Bell’s social media posts did not link the offer to the ongoing cyst disease outbreak. However, the fast-food chain has recently seen a sharp decline in foot traffic due to lettuce, USA TODAY previously reported.

Judging by the comments on the company’s Instagram posts, the $1 promotion may be what’s bringing people back.

“Thank you for doing the Lord’s work!!” one commenter wrote. One person described the news as “the best day ever”, while another said: “Great, give me 14.”

This promotion is limited to one Mexican pizza per order.

What you need to know: FDA investigating second small cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taco Bell’s customer traffic declines

USA TODAY reported last week that the number of visitors to Taco Bell restaurants nationwide was down more than 30% compared to the chain’s average footfall each Friday from January 1 to July 6 of this year, citing data from Placer.ai, a platform that tracks foot traffic using data from cameras and mobile devices.

Taco Bell announced on July 17 that it has removed Taylor Farms lettuce from its food products after the Food and Drug Administration linked it to an ongoing outbreak of parasitic infections.

In a statement shared with USA TODAY on July 27, Taco Bell said it had “completed the removal of the affected Taylor Farms lettuce from our restaurants,” adding, “Based on ongoing conversations with public health officials and out of an abundance of caution, Taco Bell worked quickly to voluntarily remove the product from our restaurants and the affected ingredients have been removed from our supply chain nationwide.”

Taco Bell did not immediately provide additional information when asked about the $1 promotion.

What’s the latest information on cystospermia?

On July 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to nine states as the intestinal disease, which causes weeks of severe “explosive” diarrhea, continues to afflict thousands of Americans and the number of infections continues to rise.

According to the CDC, more than 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported this season. There are 4,173 confirmed cases, but health officials are still evaluating about 7,400 additional reports to determine whether these illnesses are related to exposure within the U.S. food supply.

map: Check the latest cases of cyclosporiasis in your county

The nine states specifically linked to the outbreak are Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. According to the CDC, cases have been reported in 41 states. However, federal data lags behind state data.

The CDC said on July 24: “This outbreak may not be confined to states with known disease outbreaks, and the actual number of cases is likely much higher than reported because many people recover without seeking medical care and are not tested for Cyclospora.”

USA TODAY gathered numbers directly from several state health departments to show where reported cyclosporosis cases are concentrated and which regions are hardest hit.

Contributions: Dian Zhang, Stephen J. Beard, Ramon Padilla, Greta Cross, Melina Khan, Mike Snider / USA TODAY

Drew Pittock covers trending news from around the country for USA TODAY. He can be reached at DPittock@usatodayco.com.

Judge says President Trump’s religious committee is sufficiently diverse

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Judge says President Trump’s religious committee is sufficiently diverse

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A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit that asked the court to declare President Donald Trump’s Religious Freedom Commission to be illegally lacking in diversity by having only Christian and Jewish members.

Interfaith Alliance, Muslims for Progressive Values, Sikh Americans Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Hindus for Human Rights, an interfaith group, sued the administration in February, alleging an illegal lack of religious and ideological diversity on the commission. Americans United for the Separation of Church and State and Democracy Forward represented the groups in the lawsuit.

The group also accused the commission of ignoring “fundamental transparency requirements” that would allow the public to “follow and understand the commission’s activities.” In late April, the administration notified the court that it had released the committee’s records, including its minutes, meeting minutes, and hearing recommendations. Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, said at the time that the files “only confirm what we all recognize is a fatal flaw at the core of this commission: its Christian nationalist bias.”

The administration rejected such an idea. Following the lawsuit’s dismissal, White House press secretary Taylor Rogers said in a statement to USA TODAY on July 28 that the lawsuit was “meritless and a poor attempt to thwart the Trump administration’s efforts to advance religious freedom.”

“The important work of the Commission on Religious Liberty will continue, and President Trump will always vigorously defend religious freedom for all Americans,” Rogers said.

Laser said the group behind the lawsuit was “disappointed” by the dismissal and “respectfully and strongly disagree that the members of the Religious Freedom Commission represent a fair and balanced view.”

“We are considering next steps with our co-counsel and the plaintiffs,” she said in a statement to USA TODAY.

The judge said the fees were fairly balanced and the records were public.

President Trump established the commission through an executive order in May 2025. The commission was tasked with issuing a report on the history and current status of religious freedom in the country by July 4, 2026.

This group included Protestants, Catholics, and Jews, but did not include Muslims or members of other religious minorities. The February lawsuit accused committee members of imposing “the view that America is a ‘Judeo-Christian’ nation with limited, if any, ability to instill religious values ​​in government.”

The lawsuit pointed to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires such groups to have a “fair balance in the viewpoints represented.”

U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan, who was appointed by President Trump in 2020, wrote in a July 27 opinion that the law does not clearly define what constitutes a “fair balance” and that courts have historically been “very respectful” in considering the composition of the commission.

“Under this standard of respect, RLC’s membership is fairly balanced,” Cronan wrote. “Its members include workers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with a wide variety of life experiences, from a former host of a popular television show to a state lieutenant governor, religious leaders and laypeople, and, to a significant extent, members of at least five different religions.”

In response to the plaintiffs’ argument that only having Christian and Jewish commissioners was illegal, Cronan said the religious beliefs of the commissioners were “irrelevant to the functioning of the commission.” He also objected to “the assumption that there is a single ‘Judeo-Christian’ perspective.”

“Given the wide diversity of Christian and Jewish faiths, there is no reason to think that evangelical members will be more ‘balanced’ with Catholic members than with Buddhist members,” Cronan’s opinion said.

He also rejected the multifaith group’s arguments regarding transparency requirements, saying the law does not set a deadline for releasing records.

“Therefore, the commission’s failure to release documents while its work is in progress does not violate FACA,” Cronan said.

A spokesperson for the committee told USA TODAY that the organization is “pleased with the dismissal of the lawsuit and remains focused on our important work promoting religious freedom.”

Breanna Frank is USA TODAY’s First Amendment reporter. please contact her bjfrank@usatoday.com.

USA TODAY’s coverage of First Amendment issues is funded by the Freedom Forum in collaboration with our journalism funding partners. Funders do not provide editorial input.

Fauci’s diary reveals hostility towards Trump: ‘I was really confused’

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Fauci’s diary reveals hostility towards Trump: ‘I was really confused’

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WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci called President Donald Trump “out of control,” a “true embarrassment” and a “stupid” in a personal diary while working as the nation’s top infectious disease expert to fight the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

At the same time, Mr. Fauci reveled in his own celebrity and the extensive media coverage that turned a lifelong bureaucrat into a national star and later a villain for many.

The evolution of Mr. Fauci’s relationship with Mr. Trump, his eventual animosity toward the president, and his surprise at his own personal stature are revealed in the more than 1,100 pages of diary Mr. Fauci kept as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a longtime Fauci critic, released the documents ahead of Fauci’s scheduled July 29 subpoenaed appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which Paul chairs.

As the pandemic raged on, Fauci repeatedly accused President Trump in his diary of not taking scientific advice on the pandemic seriously as he pushed to reopen from lockdown for political reasons in the run-up to the 2020 election. USA TODAY is quoting the diary verbatim, including typos.

“Trump is spiraling out of control as he pushes to open the country and restore the economy by Election Day,” Fauci wrote on May 22, 2020. “He is getting desperate. This is all about re-election.”

On October 15, 2020, less than three weeks before the election, Fauci wrote, “As we get closer to the election and we move into cooler weather, it is inevitable that we will see an increase in cases and a spike. Trump is spewing nonsense on the campaign trail. He is truly out of control. It is truly embarrassing.”

Fauci wrote of Trump: “He is a very strange man.”

The diaries released from Fauci’s diary were not handwritten but stored electronically on a computer and spanned from December 2019 to December 2022. Paul obtained the diary through a subpoena as part of the commission’s investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.

President Trump first embraced Fauci in the months after the pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, during Trump’s final year in office. He often gave Fauci the opportunity to speak at news conferences behind the White House podium. But relations between the two sides soured as the pandemic dragged on, with President Trump publicly attacking Fauci’s credibility in the weeks before the 2020 election.

Fauci wrote in his diary on July 28, 2020, “The president is playing this weird game of pretending to be okay with me to my face, telling the press that our relationship is okay, and then retweeting things that attack me. He’s a very strange man.”

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A key point of contention between the two men was Trump’s disapproval of messages pushed by Fauci and White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator Deborah Birx during television appearances.

“The president is acting even more erratically. He continues to claim that the rise in cases is due solely to increased testing, while ignoring the rise in positivity rates, hospitalizations, and deaths (more than 1,000 people per day). He has been inconsistent in his messages to me about whether he wants me on TV or not,” Fauci wrote in his diary on August 8, 2020.

In the same entry, Fauci said he asked White House press secretary Alyssa Farah about “WH’s side” when going for a television interview.

“She wanted me to be on the show every day and every night. But the president kept saying the doctors were contradicting him, and he’s so impulsive that when he saw or heard about the contradictions, he got furious and said Birx shouldn’t be on TV or Fauci shouldn’t be on TV.”

A month later, in a diary entry on September 13, 2020, Fauci wrote that President Trump called him and “started criticizing” him about an interview Fauci had given with MSNBC.

“He said, ‘What happened’ made me negative because he had good chemistry with John Roberts (FOX) on Thursday. I tried to explain to him that the whole message wasn’t all negative. What I really meant was that if we don’t strengthen public health measures like masks, distancing and crowding, we risk a population surge in ND, SD, MT and other states.”

Fauci said the call ended on a “friendly note,” but added: “It was clear he didn’t want me to do this anymore.”

President Trump refutes Fauci’s criticism in diary

President Trump addressed Fauci’s diary and criticism of him during an appearance on Fox News on July 28. “He wanted to shut everything down, and I didn’t,” Trump said. “If I had followed his advice, the whole country would have shut down.”

Trump added that he is “not a believer” in Fauci and accused the former NIAID director of changing mask advice during the pandemic. “During that time, I lost a lot of respect for him, but I inherited him. He’s been there since the 1980s.”

Fauci remained NIAID director during the Biden administration, but will step down at the end of 2022 after serving seven presidents over 40 years. Throughout his diary, Fauci highlighted the many front-page stories and television profiles that made him famous during the pandemic.

“The press about me is still hot and heavy,” he wrote on April 7, 2020.

more: Anthony Fauci speaks out against Trump, fighting coronavirus, being a hero and being a villain

On May 21, 2020, Fauci wrote, “A big front page article about me was published in the Washington Post. What an honor.” “The circumstances of my national and international fame are explosive and truly unimaginable. It is no exaggeration to say that today I am the most famous and talked about person in this country, and one of the most famous people in the world.”

“There are countless profiles of me in multiple media outlets. I’m too busy to even read everything that’s being written about me…seriously. Even though I’m stealing the spotlight, the president seems obsessed with me.”

In the same entry, Fauci added of Trump: “We have a very unique and interesting relationship.”

“What an idiot!!”

But Fauci’s criticism of Trump would later expand beyond the president’s efforts to combat the coronavirus. “First presidential debate tonight. Horrible ‘st show’,” Fauci wrote after Trump held his first presidential debate with Democratic candidate Joe Biden on September 29.

“Mr. Trump was embarrassed and constantly interrupted Mr. Biden’s remarks, bullying, gibberish, and lying throughout,” Fauci continued. “Host Chris Wallace couldn’t control him. Trump refused to condemn white supremacists, and when asked about the ‘Proud Boys,’ Trump essentially endorsed them by saying, ‘Stop and stand by.’ Oh, and he misquoted me saying I was against masks. He also said I praised him for saving lives by banning travel to China.”

In his Aug. 31, 2020 diary, Fauci accused Trump of “inciting violence” in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Portland, Oregon, and said the president was buying into the right-wing QAnon group’s false claims about COVID-19-related deaths.

“QAnon claims all the other deaths have nothing to do with COVID-19. The president loves this and tweets that Fauci and Birx shut down the country for just 9,000 deaths. What an idiot!!” Fauci wrote.

In a June 6, 2021 diary entry, months after President Trump’s defeat in the 2020 presidential election, Fauci complained about “vicious attacks” against him from the former president and the political right.

“Just recently, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called for my removal from office. What an amazing coward he is. The entire far-right Republican group in the House and Senate has completely sold their souls to former President Trump, who continues to lie endlessly.”

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The Amazon FTC settlement deadline is July 27th. How to file a claim

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The Amazon FTC settlement deadline is July 27th. How to file a claim

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July 27th will be the last day for eligible Amazon customers to seek a $2.5 billion settlement with the company and the Federal Trade Commission.

The settlement, reached in an antitrust case last year, will result in payments of up to $51 to some Amazon customers.

The suit alleges that Amazon forced consumers to sign up for Prime membership and then made it difficult to cancel.

The current claims period ends July 27 and is the second phase of payments in the settlement. In the first, eligible customers received automatic payments last year.

Amazon has denied wrongdoing and said it works to make canceling a Prime membership “clear and easy for customers.”

Who is eligible to receive money from Amazon payments?

Only some Amazon customers are eligible for settlement payments. According to the court order in this case, a customer is eligible if they meet both of the following criteria:

  • They enrolled in Prime between June 23, 2019 and June 23, 2025.
  • They either tried unsuccessfully to cancel their Prime subscription or signed up for Prime through what the document calls a “registration request flow.”
    • “Dispute” flow means a subscription initiated through certain pages on the Amazon website, including the “universal Prime decision page, shipping option selection page, Prime Video registration flow, or single page checkout” pursuant to a court order.

At this stage of the settlement, only eligible Amazon customers who redeemed their Prime benefits 10 times or fewer during a 12-month enrollment period can file a claim.

How to request payment via Amazon payment

Eligible Amazon customers have until July 27 to submit claims to receive payment from the settlement.

Customers can make a claim by filling out a form on the online portal. Submissions will be reviewed for eligibility.

Claims can also be submitted by email by sending a completed claim form to info@subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com, but the payment website says the quickest way to do so is through the online portal.

Those eligible to file a claim should have received a notification by email or mail, the payments website said.

How much money will Amazon customers get from the settlement?

Customers can receive up to $51 from the settlement.

The amount each customer will receive in settlement will be based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid during the subscription period.

When will I receive my payment from Amazon?

Amazon has 30 days after receiving each form to review it.

Payments are expected to be made by September, after the claim submission window closes, according to the payment website.

Automatic payments issued as part of the first wave were sent between November 12 and December 24, 2025.

Melina Khan is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. X Keep up with her at @melinakh and on Instagram @bymelinakhan.

See which roads will be closed in Washington DC for Sen. Graham’s funeral

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Parking restrictions and road closures will be in place on dozens of streets in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday for the funeral of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Vice President J.D. Vance attended a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday with many other politicians, and President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a eulogy for Mr. Graham at the National Cathedral in Washington at 2 p.m.

Multiple locations will be used for the day’s events, and the Metropolitan Police Department said many roads will be affected as Graham’s casket is transported to South Carolina on Wednesday.

Most closures will last until Tuesday, while others will last until the end of Wednesday.

Here’s what you need to know:

What roads are closed in Washington DC for Lindsey Graham’s funeral?

Police announced that the following streets will be closed to traffic until the following day: Wednesday 11:59pm:

• Pennsylvania Avenue, from 18th Street NW to 17th Street

• 17th Street to New York Avenue to K Street N.W.

• H Street from 18th Street to Vermont Avenue NW.

• 16th Street from I Street to H Street NW.

Road closures may occur intermittently on the following streets: Tuesday 8pm:

• Woodley Road from Wisconsin Avenue to 34th Street NW.

• Wisconsin Avenue from Lowell Street to Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

These streets will be closed to traffic until: Tuesday 5pm:

• Garfield Street, from Massachusetts Avenue NW to 34th Street NW.

• 34th Street from Woodley Road to Garfield Street, N.W.

• Woodley Road from Wisconsin Avenue to 34th Street NW.

• Wisconsin Avenue from Lowell Street to Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

• Cathedral Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.

Only local traffic is permitted on the following roads: Tuesday 5pm:

• Woodland Drive from Garfield Street to Northwest 32nd Street.

• 33rd location from Cathedral Avenue to Garfield Street, N.W.

• Cleveland Avenue, from 34th Street NW to 32nd Street

• Cathedral Avenue, from 34th Street NW to 32nd Street.

• Klingle Road from 34th Street to 32nd Street NW.

• Woodley Road from 33rd Street NW to 32nd Street.

• 34th Avenue, from Macomb Street to Woodley Road NW.

• 35th Street from Lowell Street to Woodley Road, N.W.

• 36th Street from Lowell Street to Woodley Road, N.W.

• Wisconsin Avenue from Macomb Street NW to Lowell Street NW.

• Woodley Road from 38th Street to Wisconsin Avenue NW.

• 36th Street from Garfield Street to Massachusetts Avenue NW.

• 35th Street from Garfield Street to Fulton Street, N.W.

• 34th from Garfield Street to Fulton Street, N.W.

Where can you park in Washington DC for Lindsey Graham’s funeral?

Police said anyone who parks in an area with a No Emergency Parking sign will be ticketed and towed.

Drivers may not park on the following roads: Wednesday 11:59pm:

• 17th Street from H Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

• H Street from 17th Street to Vermont Avenue NW.

• 16th Street from I Street to H Street NW.

Additionally, you will not be able to park on these roads until the next deadline. Tuesday 6pm:

• Garfield Street (Massachusetts Avenue to 34th Street NW)

• 34th Street from Woodley Road to Fulton Street, N.W.

• Woodley Road from Wisconsin Avenue to 34th Street NW.

• Wisconsin Avenue from Lowell Street to Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

• Cathedral Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.

• 125 minutes north of Woodley Road at 36th Street, N.W.

• Located at 35th and 34th Streets NW, 50 minutes north of Woodley Road

• 50 minutes east of 34th Street at Woodley Road, Kringle Road, Cleveland Avenue, Cathedral Avenue, and Garfield Street, NW.

• Located at 34th Street, 35th Street, and 36th Avenue NW, 50 minutes south of Garfield Street.

• 200 minutes west of Wisconsin Avenue at Woodley Road, N.W.

“I’ve never seen a war that he didn’t like.” Trump remembers Lindsey Graham

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump described Lindsey Graham as “a man who loves war” ahead of the hawkish senator’s funeral in Washington, characterizing the Republican as eager to harness America’s military power.

“I’ll be honest with you, I mean, Lindsay loved going to war with you,” Trump said in an interview on Fox & Friends. “He was a man who loved war,” Trump added with a laugh. “He’s never seen a war he didn’t like.”

Trump made the comments hours before he was scheduled to deliver a eulogy at Graham’s funeral in the nation’s capital, prompting a visit to Washington by the leaders of Israel and Ukraine and a vote on Russia sanctions legislation.

Trump said in the interview that Graham had changed his stance on the Iran war and supported a deal to end the conflict, but wanted to continue arming Ukraine in the fight against Russia. Mr. Graham has been combative in his support for Ukraine, the president said.

Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhart fired back, pointing out that Graham’s sister Darling defended her brother against similar characterizations during a conversation with Fox host Sean Hannity.

“He didn’t like war, he loved peace and the end of war. But sometimes war is necessary,” Earhart said.

When Earhart moved on to her next question, Trump did not respond. President Trump has endorsed Darling Graham for his brother’s Senate seat.

President Trump began the interview by calling Graham a “great statesman” and a great gentleman. He stated that their relationship “started out on a bit of a rocky side” before developing into a great friendship.

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“He really became like a family member in a way, and he was a very special person,” Trump said.

Mr. Trump and Mr. Graham developed a close relationship, with the senator regularly advising Mr. Trump on foreign affairs in later years. However, they did not always have such a good relationship.

Mr. Graham briefly ran against Mr. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, but refused to endorse Mr. Trump, calling him “unfit to be president.” He also clashed with President Trump over his attack on the late Arizona senator John McCain, a prisoner of war who was tortured in Vietnam. Mr. McCain was one of Mr. Graham’s longest and closest friends.

The two remained close during President Trump’s first term, often playing golf together, but they broke up again after the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Graham later supported Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, supporting him over fellow South Carolinian Nikki Haley in the Republican primary.

What is ghost tapping? How a $50 donation turned into a $1,000 charge

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  • New tap-to-pay scams depend on victims rushing to avoid checking the actual amount charged or the name of the company receiving the payment, experts warn.
  • The Better Business Bureau warns that some victims have lost money without even being able to hand over their credit cards. Criminals can use wireless devices to perform so-called “ghost eavesdropping.”

We’re heading out to fun summer spots, checking items off our back-to-school lists, and generally trying to get some sunshine in what’s left of summer. And what about the scammers? Well, they have a great plan to steal cash from our smartphones and smart watches.

The elaborate scam experienced by a young woman in metro Detroit is not something you hear about every day. But experts warn that it’s easy to try to boost popularity, so be careful.

And scammers are making a lot of money.

In late June, a 29-year-old woman was approached by two men who appeared to be high school students at Walmart and agreed to donate $50.

In my opinion, giving someone $50 is a pretty generous act. But she may have felt a connection when the young men told her they were raising money for a trip to see some universities.

According to a police report, the men approached her just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, and asked her if she was willing to make a donation.

Following their suggestion, the woman used a tap-to-pay contactless payment system on her iPhone. However, she later told police she thought she was simply donating $50. She did not confirm the exact amount on the payment system.

According to a police report filed later that night, the woman checked her account and discovered the transaction amount was $1,000 instead of $50.

Walmart did not respond to questions from the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, about whether the company has seen an increase in similar donation requests or scams targeting shoppers.

This is an ongoing scam that we all need to avoid.

Tap-to-pay scammers will bet on you being nice and in a hurry.

You may be living in the moment, even if you seem a little distracted. And someone might approach you. Maybe you’re raising money for a sick relative. Maybe you need to cover funeral costs. Maybe you’re raising money for charity.

They then ask you to make a relatively small donation and use the tap-to-pay feature on your card or mobile wallet to steal money through your credit or debit card.

Scammers are counting on us to eavesdrop, without seeing the amount charged or the name of the company receiving the payment, experts warn. And they know you’re going to rush the process – or you’re rushing to get the shopping done or get dinner on the table.

Here’s a pro tip: As superstar Dionne Warwick would say, walk. When you start hearing strangers tell sob stories on the street, hold tight to your phone or tap-to-pay card.

This is a real face-to-face scam that charges consumers real money.

According to a Better Business Bureau alert, one consumer lost $537 to one of these tap-to-pay scams when he purchased candy under the guise of a door-to-door fundraiser for special needs students. Another victim lost $1,100.

The Better Business Bureau warns that some victims have lost money without even being able to hand over their credit cards. The BBB warned that criminals can use wireless devices to steal money without touching your card. It’s called “Ghost Tap”.

In some schemes, criminals try to approach you in public, perhaps “accidentally” bump into you, and initiate fraudulent payments by approaching your cell phone or tappable card. However, the scope of this type of fraud seems to be very limited.

The term “ghost tapping” refers to contactless fraud in which someone attempts to set up a tap-to-pay transaction without your permission, even though you don’t have your credit or debit card in hand. Consumer watchdog groups say scammers are using the devices to collect data from cards.

In case you missed it: Criminals impersonate government agencies, raising fraud fears

Get the “rejection script”

Amy Nofziger, senior director of victim support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, explained that scammers are catching people off guard. Scammers know how to exploit tap-to-pay technology to distract users and immediately charge them more money than they agreed to.

Nofziger said consumers often call the AARP Fraud Monitoring Network Helpline to complain about sudden fraudulent charges on their accounts. They don’t know how it got there. It could be the result of “ghost eavesdropping,” identity theft, or a lost or stolen card. It is difficult to determine what kind of fraud took place.

However, with reports of donation-related scams on the rise, it’s important to be extra vigilant when someone approaches you in a seemingly innocent manner, whether it’s on the street or door-to-door in your neighborhood.

“Just like we need to ensure our personal safety when we go out in public, people need to ensure their financial security when they go out in public,” Nofziger told the Detroit Free Press.

Be careful when you’re in the parking lot because someone might approach you and tell you a sad story or ask for a donation, she said.

“Create a rejection script,” Nofziger advises.

Be prepared to say things like, “I won’t give money to organizations or people I don’t know.”

Or better yet, just keep walking. Seriously. Keep moving, don’t engage, and don’t take out your mobile wallet, credit card, or debit card.

Nofziger said a red flag of tap-to-pay fraud is that people on the street or door-to-door often refuse to accept cash. If you hand over cash, you could lose $5 or $10 to the scammer. However, the risks are much higher when providing money via mobile wallets.

Nofziger said we may start to see more in-person fraud because, frankly, we won’t be able to catch the scammers.

Many people are now well trained not to answer calls from unknown numbers, she says. Or, if you do answer the phone, the person who calls you out of the blue and claims you owe taxes or utilities is likely to hang up at some point.

But we become more anxious when someone is standing right in front of us.

“It’s hard to say no,” Nofziger said. “That’s why we need to practice the script of denial and the no.”

She encourages people to call the AARP Fraud Watch Network helpline at 877-908-3360 if they suspect fraud or have lost money to a scam. Our fraud experts will advise you on the next steps to take.

If you think you’ve been scammed, you should report the charge to your bank or credit card company as soon as you realize you’ve lost money. We want to stop any further fraud and see if you can get your money back.

How to protect your money from tap-to-pay fraud

The Michigan Attorney General and other consumer watchdog groups also offer these tips:

  • Please read before tapping. On the screen, note the name of the merchant, the total amount charged, and the amount displayed as the tip amount. Make sure that no one is charging you an exorbitant amount of money at the time of purchase.
  • There’s no need to rush. If someone pressures you to tap faster, slow down or walk away. Avoid getting caught up in the conversation and losing focus on the trade.
  • Be on the lookout for charges you don’t recognize, including strange small charges, which could be an early sign of fraud. Notify your bank immediately.
  • Set up alerts from your bank or credit card company to let you know when a charge is made.
  • Use a wallet or sleeve that blocks radio frequency identification (RFID) to prevent your card from being read through your pocket or wallet.
  • Turn off Near Field Communication or NFC tap-to-pay when you’re not using your phone.
  • Please check your mobile phone. If you use Apple Pay or a similar app, make sure you have to unlock your phone and check all notifications to make payments.

Contact personal finance columnist Susan Tompol: stompor@freepress.com. follow himr X @tompor.

Founding Fathers and Early State Constitutions

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On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, all eyes are on the 56 people who signed their names to one of our most famous founding documents. But while those men crafted the language that formed the nation’s principles, many of them also helped write another foundational document: the newly independent states’ first constitutions.

Long before delegates met in Philadelphia to write the United States Constitution in 1787, states were experimenting with constitutional democracy, separation of powers, and written guarantees of individual rights. These state constitutions became the United States’ first constitutional laboratory, with the same political leaders who believed the colonies should govern themselves determining how their self-government would function.

Virginia provides perhaps the clearest example of the relationship between the Declaration’s governing principles and the first state constitution. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence while working in Philadelphia. At about the same time, Virginia delegates meeting in Williamsburg were drafting a new constitution for the Union. Although Jefferson was unable to attend, he sent a draft constitution and preamble to Virginia. Many of the principles expressed in the Declaration reflected ideas he had already developed for Virginia’s new government, and also drew on the writings of the English philosopher John Locke. The Declaration and Virginia’s constitutional debates did not exist in isolation but developed in parallel to each other.

Other Founding Fathers were also closely involved in designing their states’ governing documents. John Adams was the principal author of the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution, the world’s oldest written constitution still in use. Benjamin Franklin presided over the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention and then urged his fellow delegates to sign the Constitution at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. John Jay helped draft New York’s first constitution and later became the state’s first chief justice and later the nation’s first chief justice.

Many lesser-known founders also played essential roles in creating the constitutional government of the country and its states. For example, the story of Delaware-born jurist Thomas McKean illustrates how national independence and the creation of state constitutions are intertwined.

McKean, a delegate and outspoken advocate of independence, was absent when most delegates signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776, because he had joined General George Washington in the defense of New York City. He is traditionally considered the last signer of the Declaration, with some historians claiming that he signed it several years later. At the same time, McKean was organizing a new government for Delaware. After being chosen to draft the state’s first constitution, he reportedly drove from Philadelphia to Dover in one day in 1776 and helped write it that night. He later served as chief justice of Pennsylvania and governor of both Pennsylvania and Delaware, governing the constitutional governments he helped establish.

The Declaration of Independence announced that Americans had the right to govern themselves, but the first state constitutions established different approaches to governance within a larger federalist framework. Some countries created strong legislative bodies, while others strengthened the powers of the executive branch. Some included comprehensive declarations of rights, while others relied on long-established legal traditions. But together they represented America’s first sustained experiment in constitutional autonomy.

Many of the concepts later incorporated into the federal constitution were first tested at the state level. In his 1780 Massachusetts Constitution, Adams provided one of the clearest early models for the separation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers, a framework that was later embodied in the first three articles of the U.S. Constitution. Article 17 of the New York State Constitution created one of the nation’s most powerful executives and provided an important reference point for delegates as they debated the scope of presidential power. In contrast, the Pennsylvania Constitution concentrated power in a single legislative chamber, an experiment that helped demonstrate the challenges of concentrating legislative power and contributed to support for the bicameral legislature later implemented in the U.S. Constitution.

Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence announced the birth of a new nation, it is worth remembering that independence alone did not create a constitutional republic. This task was assigned to many people who declared the liberation of the colonies. Their signatures are listed below the Declaration, but their legacy can also be found in the state constitutions that transformed Revolutionary principles into functioning government and laid the foundation for the American constitutional tradition.

Zoe Merriman is the Production Coordinator for State Court Reports.

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Maple Leaf Foods has recalled more than 12,000 pounds of bacon imported into the United States from Canada due to import violations, according to a notice from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

FSIS said in a July 24 notice that the products were “imported from Canada without the benefit of import re-inspection into the United States.”

According to FSIS, the recall affects non-ready-to-eat smoked bacon products distributed to retail stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

According to the recall notice, no illnesses have been reported associated with the product.

The recall also comes about a week after President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would impose 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports. The tariffs are expected to affect products imported into the United States from Canada’s auto, alcohol, and dairy industries and are scheduled to go into effect on August 19. However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated he is open to negotiations, so the final tax rate and range could still change.

Here’s what you need to know about the bacon recall.

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Something you purchased has been recalled. What does that mean?

What happens if something you purchase is recalled? Is it voluntary or mandatory? And what does it mean for you?

What is being recalled?

The following Maple Leaf food products are subject to the recall:

  • Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Canadian Bacon – 12oz vacuum packaged. The next sell-by date is printed on the side of the package.
    • September 1, 2026
    • September 7, 2026
  • Topvalu Canadian Hardwood Uncured Smoked Bacon – 12 oz vacuum packaged with the following sell-by date printed on the side of the package.
    • September 1, 2026
    • September 2, 2026
    • September 4, 2026
    • September 5, 2026
    • September 7, 2026

The recalled products were manufactured on the following dates:

  • June 9th
  • June 10th
  • June 12th
  • June 13th
  • June 15th

“EST.1” is also written on the side of the package.

Where was the product sold?

According to FSIS, the products were being sent to grocery outlet stores and retailers in the following states:

A complete list of locations where products have been distributed will be posted on the FSIS website as it becomes available.

What should I do if I purchased a recalled product?

The agency said recalled products may still be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers. He urged people not to consume recalled products.

Consumers who purchased the recalled bacon should either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, FSIS said.

Contributor: Rachel Barber/ USA TODAY

Julia Gomez is a trend reporter for USA TODAY, covering space phenomena, scientific research and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn ×Instagram, TikTok: @juliamariegz or email jgomez@gannett.com.

President Trump announces that the White House has ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades.

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President Donald Trump told an audience in Michigan that the White House has ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades, the flagship sport utility vehicle in the luxury auto brand’s lineup, for the presidential motorcade.

President Trump announced the purchase during a speech at General Motors’ testing facility in Milford, a suburb of Detroit.

“This is a one-of-a-kind Escalade,” he said at the beginning of his hour-long speech. “You know we ordered 250 Escalades, right? We ordered 250 Escalades… We look sharp in that Escalade.”

The 2026 Escalade’s MSRP is in the low $90,000s, but upgrades can push it well beyond six figures. The high-performance V-Series costs about $170,000.

“Our players are very spoiled,” he said. “They’re very spoiled. They like the Escalade. So do I.”

Introduced in 1998, the Escalade was embraced by hip-hop artists and pop culture circles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reshaping its image as a status symbol and changing Cadillac’s reputation as an older generation’s car, according to a history of the car published by Al Gandhi Auto. It also appeared in Jay-Z’s music videos and in a highway chase scene in The Matrix Reloaded.

Cadillac, a brand of choice for many past presidential administrations, also produces President Trump’s limousine, a “custom-made and ultra-secure fortress on wheels” known as “The Beast,” according to the automaker.

In his speech, the president praised the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and “world-famous Hummer” as “some of America’s most iconic automobiles.”

“Thank you to the autoworkers, technicians, mechanics, welders and General Motors engineers,” he said. “There is no greater group of people. It was workers like you who built this country, and now it is men and women like you who are making this country bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before.”

Detroit-based General Motors recently reported better-than-expected second-quarter results despite a 31% drop in net income, citing strong U.S. support for its pickups and SUVs.

Nancy Guthrie Update – New video about Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother

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Savannah Guthrie has released a new emotional video statement as Arizona authorities continue to search for her 84-year-old mother.

The Today host, 54, shared a “very specific message” to his followers in a video posted to Instagram on July 27, nearly six months after the disappearance of his mother, Nancy Guthrie.

“Our family is suffering. We are in a never-ending nightmare. Nothing has changed for us,” she said in the one-minute video. “We will never stop searching for her. We will always think of her and feel a hole in our hearts.”

Guthrie did not appear on Monday morning’s broadcast as he continues to film a new NBC word game show, but afterward he would speak to anyone who may have information about his mother’s whereabouts.

“I know you were trying to do things the right way. So I’m asking you to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Please help me find her. Please tell me where to look for her,” she continued. “I truly believe it’s never too late to do the right thing. Please help us end this situation. I believe that for all of us, no matter where we’ve been and what we’ve done, there is always a way back.”

Nancy Guthrie Research: Sheriff Chris Nanos shares update after Savannah Guthrie’s video plea

When did Nancy Guthrie disappear?

She was reported missing on Feb. 1 and has not been seen since returning home from a family game night the night before. Investigators in Arizona believe she was taken from her home against her will.

A search is currently underway, but no arrests have been made. In February, the FBI released an image of the suspect who appears to have tampered with Nancy Guthrie’s front door camera before she disappeared, but authorities have not yet identified him. The person in the image is described as a man “approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, of average build,” who was “wearing a black 25 liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.”

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a May 13 interview with People magazine that he thinks the answer is “getting close.”

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance. The Guthrie family also offered a $1 million reward.

Has Nancy Guthrie been found?

Nancy Guthrie has never been found.

Savannah Guthrie previously spoke about the incident in a video on February 24, four weeks into the search for her mother. She said in the video that “every hour, minute, second and long night has been painful” since her mother was taken away. Guthrie said he was hopeful for a “miracle” but acknowledged his mother might not be alive.

In the days following Guthrie’s disappearance, unverified ransom notes detailing the alleged kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie were sent to KOLD News, CBS’ Tucson affiliate, and TMZ. The KOLD memo reportedly contained details about the home and the clothing Nancy Guthrie was wearing that night, but the Sheriff’s Department did not comment on its accuracy at the time, and the Sheriff’s Department demanded millions of dollars in the form of Bitcoin to free Nancy Guthrie, with varying deadlines.

NBC News, ABC News and CBS News reported in June that a memo received early in the case claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.

In an interview with NBC in March, Savannah Guthrie said she and her family believed two of the many notes she received were “real.”

“I think there’s a lot of different notes, and I don’t think most of them are authentic,” Guthrie told Kotb in a March 26 “Today” interview segment. “However, we are inclined to believe that the two notes we received and responded to are genuine.”

The Guthrie family released several videos on social media during the investigation. The family’s first video featured a ransom note allegedly written by the kidnappers. The family said they were “ready to talk” but had no way to contact the person believed to be holding the mother. “We haven’t heard anything directly,” Savannah’s brother, Camron Guthrie, said in a Feb. 5 video. “We need to reach you and we need a way to communicate with you in order for us to move forward.”

Law enforcement is also investigating ransom notes sent to the Guthrie family and media outlets, and some of the notes may have been legitimate, the agency reported.

In a video posted on February 15, the “Today” show host told the suspect: “It’s never too late to do the right thing.”

Americans are wealthier than they were 50 years ago. Major costs tell a different story

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  • Accounting for inflation, Americans’ general purchasing power increased by 73.1% between 1974 and 2024.
  • While many consumer goods became cheaper, housing, health care, and college tuition costs rose significantly.
  • Over the past 50 years, the median home price has nearly doubled in inflation-adjusted dollars.

Are Americans wealthier than they were 50 years ago? The answer can be complicated depending on where you are in your life experience.

In some ways, the answer is undoubtedly yes, according to a report by ConsumerAffairs, a consumer news company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Looking at purchasing power, which measures income against inflation, the report found that general purchasing power increased by 73.1% between 1974 and 2024. Average personal income, adjusted for inflation to 2024 figures, will increase from the equivalent of $28,278 in 1974 to $48,960 by 2024.

But that’s only part of the story. The prices of many consumer goods have actually fallen over the past 50 years, and the ubiquity of technological change – central air conditioning, life-saving medicines, cars that last much longer, smartphones that put the world’s information in your pocket that saves you money and time – has quickly become taken for granted, especially by young people who can’t remember a world without smartphones.

Not all costs have been reduced. According to ConsumerAffairs, many previously unincurred costs cannot be postponed to a more convenient time, such as housing costs, medical bills, and college tuition.

In case you missed it: The paycheck disappeared “in the blink of an eye.” Rising costs in Americans’ minds

Using inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars, tuition at a four-year public university rose from the equivalent of $3,270 per year in 1974 to $9,872 in 2024. For private universities, it rose from $13,010 to $35,911. The overall effect was that the university’s purchasing power shrank by 42.7% during this period.

According to ConsumerAffairs, there are multiple factors behind this, including cuts in state funding for colleges, expensive amenities that colleges themselves have added to attract students, and the expansion of federal student loans, which makes it easier for students to find the money to pay for college at the time, but doesn’t necessarily mean they can repay the loans in subsequent years.

Over the past 50 years, medical purchasing power has shrunk by 17.2%, and individuals’ annual out-of-pocket medical expenses have increased from $972 in inflation-adjusted dollars in 1974 to $1,632 in 2024, according to the report. According to Macro Trends, average life expectancy in the United States at that time increased from 71.79 years to 79.25 years.

Buying a house also costs money. Using inflation-adjusted dollars, the median home value that would have been worth $229,342 in 1974 is now $418,975. Monthly rents haven’t increased as much, but they have risen from the equivalent of $910 in 1974 to $1,487 in 2024.

“Are we better off? If you ask a retiree who pays a salary and owns a home, the answer is probably yes. If you ask someone who is splitting their rent between three parties a few years out of college, the answer is probably no,” the report concludes. “Purchasing power has increased. Many people still feel left behind. Both of these things are true at the same time.”

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, in a speech at a General Motors facility outside Detroit less than 100 days after the midterm elections, told Michigan autoworkers that he has done more to improve their lives than his own parents.

“I’ve done more for you than your parents, okay?” President Trump said, speaking at GM’s automotive testing facility in Milford, Michigan. “Your parents are good people. I don’t mean to bash your parents, but I’ve been better to you than your parents were. I can tell you that, and they’ll agree with me.”

President Trump’s comments came as he criticized United Auto Workers Union President Sean Fein for supporting Democrat Joe Biden and later Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. “If they were elected, there would be no auto industry today,” President Trump said.

“I don’t know what happened to this guy. Somebody said he was fired,” Trump said of Fein, who remains UAW president. “But what I can tell you is that it’s the people that matter. Those people love Trump.”

President Trump credited tariffs on foreign cars for strengthening the US auto industry. He said GM’s truck and SUV production will increase by 20% in 2026.

However, preliminary seasonally adjusted numbers for June released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that employment in autos and auto parts is down about 4% nationwide compared to December 2024, the month before Trump took office. In Michigan, total manufacturing employment decreased by 2.5% during the same period.

Mr. Trump has long touted his support among working-class union members, including autoworkers, who voted for him in reaction to the union’s Democratic support. With strong support from blue-collar white voters, he was able to win Michigan in the 2024 election, four years after losing the state to Biden.

100 days left until midterm exam Democrats lead in polls, Republicans lead in redistricting

President Trump reveals purchase of 250 Escalades for presidential motorcade

In a 65-minute speech, President Trump denounced Democrats as extreme “communists” and claimed the United States had “the greatest year we’ve ever had as a nation.” He also revealed that the administration recently ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades for the presidential motorcade.

“We look sharp in the Escalade. Our players are very spoiled. They like the Escalade, and so do I,” Trump said. “They literally made 250 of them and it was about time.”

It was not immediately clear how much the government spent on purchasing the vehicles or when they would join the convoy.

President Trump’s second term: President Trump visits Michigan amid battle over Republican gubernatorial candidate

President Trump used his visit to Michigan to boost the candidacy of Mike Rogers, the state’s likely Republican Senate candidate who narrowly lost to Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin in the 2024 election. Mr. Rogers is likely to face either Representative Haley Stevens or Representative Abdul El-Sayed as the Democratic Senate candidate.

Michigan’s party primary is August 4th.

Mr. Rogers, a former Republican congressman, said after welcoming Mr. Trump and other Michigan Republican candidates to the stage: “Mr. President, what if there was a senator who cared as much about manufacturing as you do, especially manufacturing in Michigan?”

Mr. Rogers later added, “Mr. President, when I get back there, if we haven’t done it already, we’re going to pass the SAVE Act.” The bill is the president’s long-standing bill to overhaul voting in federal elections.

Contributors: Paul Egan and Tristan McFolley, detroit free press

These travelers could go anywhere. Why they chose a wellness retreat

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HILTON HEAD, S.C. – Dean Price doesn’t know if he’ll still be able to walk in 10 years.

He started losing muscle unexpectedly in the summer of 2018 and has undergone a series of tests to rule out diseases such as multiple sclerosis and ALS, but said, “Western medicine doesn’t give me an answer.”

But his neurologist told him something that would change his life. “‘It doesn’t really matter. You’re either going to be able to walk in 10 years, or you’re not. We don’t know. But what’s important is to figure out what you really, really want to do in life and do it. And do it now.'”

He’s spending his summer doing just that, focusing on his health. That led to her first wellness retreat in June at Hilton Head Health, an all-inclusive wellness resort in South Carolina that USA TODAY also visited.

Wellness tourism has grown explosively in recent years and is expected to become a $1.4 trillion industry by 2029, according to data from the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute and analysis from travel research experts Focuslight and its sister company Web in Travel.

This year alone, more than half of global respondents to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report cited “rest and recharge” as their top reason for traveling. Additionally, Hilton noted that more than a third of respondents cited improved mental health as a primary motivation for leisure travel, and 20% were seeking dedicated “me time.” According to KAYAYK’s 2026 Trends Report, 66% of Gen Z and Millennial travelers surveyed cited relaxation and mental reset as a top priority.

Personal reasons for wellness travel vary widely, as do the travelers themselves. Hilton Head Health staff say some guests come to relieve stress and find balance. Some people are working on their physical health and longevity. Still others are processing life changes such as diagnosis, loss, or milestones including retirement.

time to reset

Lavina Jo Meyer, who was with Mr. Price during his visit, said, “It’s very satisfying to come here to reset yourself and renew your spirit.”

“I came here by chance on the recommendation of my girlfriend,” she said of her first stay in 2023. She has already visited seven times.

Room rates at Hilton Head Health start at just over $3,900 for a seven-night experience in a single-person Comfort King room at the resort’s Sweetgrass Inn. Prices vary depending on length of stay, time of year and accommodation selection. Meyer said she knows visiting isn’t for everyone, but that’s how she decides how to spend her travel budget. “The reason I keep coming back is that it’s a healthy place. It’s a great environment. It’s beautiful.”

She loves the resort’s location on Hilton Head Island, surrounded by moss-covered trees. She also enjoys the beach 2.4 miles away, where she takes morning walks during her stay. Research supports the mental and physical benefits of spending time in outdoor green spaces, but the biggest draw for Meyer is the experience at Hilton Head Health itself.

She praised the resort’s supportive instructors and staff, healthy gourmet cuisine, and variety of daily activities, from pickleball practices and yoga classes to workshops on mindful eating and how to sleep better.

“It helped me get into the mindset of healthy habits,” she said. “It’s not like I didn’t know what they were before, but it kind of fell into place.”

I went to a wellness resort. It was something I wasn’t expecting at all.

time to recommit

When Enzo Caiazzo first came to Hilton Head Health in 2015, he had specific goals. It’s weight loss that this resort has specialized in for almost 50 years.

He said learning about the importance of nutrition, practicing portion control and focusing on the quality of food at the resort paid off after a week.

It is important to note that not all wellness facilities offer the benefits that they advertise or that their guests expect. And travelers should do thorough research and read reviews about the destinations they plan to visit.

However, Caiazzo said: “I was very happy with the result and continued with the same approach (at home). The more I continued, the more I saw results.”

He said he lost nearly 40 more pounds and his doctor congratulated him by showing him the results of his blood tests before and after the transformation. “There’s day and night.”

Although Caiazzo continues to lose weight, she still returns to Hilton Head Health at least once a year to recommit. He met Mr. Price and Mr. Meyer on a recent visit. “If you know about this program, you’ll come back sooner or later,” he said. “I’ve been to other places, but I always come back here.”

Time to reconnect

Price has already returned for a second stay this summer.

“I really, really liked it. You get to eat healthy. That was a big part of what I was trying to figure out: How can I travel and eat healthy?” he said, praising both the food, the education, and the optional cooking demonstrations. He also enjoyed the countless exercise and meditation classes that built on what he was already doing on his own. “Every day there was something I could do to push myself.”

He said a big part of its greatness is the people, including Caiazzo and Meyer.

Meyer agreed, saying, “I feel like I’ve made some really close friends while I’ve been here.” She keeps in touch with some of the people she met over the years.

Caiazzo said that even though everyone has different reasons for attending a wellness retreat. “This is a community…you’re all on the same path and looking for something.”

Many of the guests who develop friendships at the resort return together year after year. Price thinks it’s a great idea.

USA TODAY reporter Eve Chen was provided access by Hilton Head Health. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.

A popular thyroid drug has been recalled nationwide. See affected products

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Major Rugby, the drug manufacturer that makes levothyroxine sodium tablets, has announced a nationwide recall of the common thyroid medication, according to a letter sent to retailers earlier this month.

Consumers are being asked to return medicines to the place of purchase, but Major Rugby said in a letter that taking the medicines was “unlikely to cause any adverse health effects”.

Here’s what you need to know about recalled products and how to identify them.

12 packages of levothyroxine sodium tablets are recalled

Major Rugby has announced a recall of 12 packages of levothyroxine sodium tablets, including individual packs of 10 and boxes of 10 blister packs.

The Mayo Clinic notes that levothyroxine sodium tablets are used to treat hypothyroidism, an enlarged thyroid gland, and a type of thyroid cancer.

The tablets, sold under the Major and Cardinal brand names, were distributed nationwide from January 2025, according to a recall letter sent by Major Rugby to retailers.

See affected products: Antihistamine tablet bottles recalled

Supplier: Recalled medicines “unlikely to cause adverse health effects”

Major Rugby said in the letter that taking the recalled medicines was “unlikely to result in any adverse health effects”, but suggested the tablets be returned to the place of purchase.

According to the letter and a report from the Food and Drug Administration, the recalled pills are “subpotent,” meaning they are less effective than they should be.

Additionally, if you find a recalled product in your medicine cabinet, you should consult your doctor or doctor.

Complete list of recalled packages

The following are affected packages, all of which require a prescription.

25 mcg (0.025 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02212, Exp. date 07/2026

50 mcg (0.050 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02200, Exp. date October 2026

75 mcg (0.075 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02172, Exp. date 07/2026
  • Lot number N02296, N02288, Exp. date December 2026

88 mcg (0.088 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02310, Exp. date 01/2027

112 mcg (0.0112 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02203, Exp. date 09/2026

125 mcg (0.0125 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02266, Exp. date November 2026

150 mcg (0.0150 mg), 100 tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters)

  • Lot number N02167, Exp. date 07/2026

25 mcg (0.025 mg), 10 tablets (10 unit dose blisters)

  • Bag lot number N02212A, N02212B, Exp. date 07/2026
  • Blister Lot No. N02212, Exp. Date 07/2026

50 mcg (0.050 mg), 10 tablets (10 unit dose blisters)

  • Bag lot number N02200A, N02200B, Exp. date October 2026
  • Blister lot number N02200, Exp. date October 2026

125 mcg (0.0125 mg), 10 tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blister per carton

  • Bag lot number N02266A, N02266B, Exp. date November 2026
  • Blister Lot Number N02266, Exp. Date November 2026

150 mcg (0.0150 mg), 10 tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blister per carton

  • Bag lot number N02167A, Exp. date 07/2026
  • Blister Lot No. N02167, Exp. Date 07/2026

Drew Pittock covers trending news from around the country for USA TODAY. He can be reached at DPittock@usatodayco.com.

Trump approval rating rises despite unpopularity over Iran war: poll

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on July 27 showed President Donald Trump’s approval rating rose slightly, but the poll also found that only one in three Americans supported the ongoing war in Iran.

Opinion polls show President Trump’s approval rating has risen to 37%, an increase of 3 points from June, when a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed his lowest approval rating since taking office.

President Trump’s poll improved slightly because in the same Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 33% of Americans said they supported war against Iran. The newspaper said Monday’s poll was the lowest on record since the conflict began in late February.

Only 5% of Democrats approved of the war, while 71% of Republicans and just 25% of independents said they approved of the US attack on Iran.

The poll was conducted from July 24 to July 26, according to Reuters/Ipsos. The poll received responses from 1,246 U.S. adults to a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

Other polls show Iran is unpopular

A CBS News/YouGov poll released on July 26 found that only 35% of Americans support war against Iran, and an overwhelming 63% say war is in very bad or somewhat bad shape. The poll also found that two-thirds of respondents believe the war against Iran should end now, rather than waiting for “further abandonment” by Iran.

The unpopularity of war against Iran in opinion polls is due to President Trump’s defense that war must be waged.

“We want to end this and we want to do it right, but we have to do what we have to do,” Trump said.

White House press secretary Olivia Wales said the president would not make decisions based on “fluid polls” and reiterated the president’s determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons again, Reuters reported.

“What matters most to the American people is a commander in chief who will take bold action to keep the American people safe,” Wales added.

What is President Trump’s average approval rating?

President Trump’s approval ratings have remained net negative for more than a year, although they have risen from time to time. According to a polling company, President Trump’s average approval rating is as follows.

Contributor: Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY. Reuters

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.

President Trump appeals to Supreme Court over mail-in voting restrictions

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WASHINGTON – The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on July 27 to allow President Donald Trump to tighten mail-in voting rules nationwide ahead of this fall’s midterm elections, as he seeks to increase federal control over voting.

President Trump filed the emergency appeal after a lower court blocked the government from creating a federal list of eligible voters and restricting the distribution of mail-in ballots to only those on that list in nearly half of the states.

A federal judge in Boston said in June that key parts of an executive order signed by President Trump in March were unconstitutional, ruling that the 23 states challenging the order could not enforce those parts this year.

In July, an appeals court rejected the administration’s argument that the states’ lawsuits were premature because the executive order had not been fully implemented.

The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the change was already burdensome on states and would “lead to chaos and threaten to disenfranchise large numbers of voters” if allowed to take effect in November’s elections.

But the Justice Department told the Supreme Court that the suspension of President Trump’s executive order is “particularly indefensible because the departments are still considering how, if at all, to implement the executive order.”

The government’s lawyers wrote that the lower court “preemptively determined that any action chosen by the authorities would necessarily be illegal.”

The Supreme Court asked states challenging the order to respond to the administration’s appeals by August 3.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said President Trump’s executive order is “voter suppression by another name.” He said the court “must reject this latest brazen power grab attempt.”

more: Trump’s efforts to obtain state voter rolls hit a wall in court

Mail-in voting is a key battle before important midterm elections

The fight over absentee voting rules is a key battleground in the 2026 midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress. Democrats could take control by flipping a small number of seats in the House and Senate.

Voting by mail is down compared to its peak during the coronavirus pandemic. However, nearly 30% of voters still voted that way in the 2024 election.

Democrats are more likely to vote by mail than Republicans.

Trump himself has voted by mail, but claims absentee voting is prone to fraud. He directed the Department of Homeland Security to create a list of verified U.S. citizens eligible to vote for each state to consult.

The U.S. Postal Service was ordered to deliver ballots only to voters on each state’s approved vote-by-mail list.

more: USPS asks states to mail voter rolls following President Trump’s order

The Department of Justice must prioritize the investigation and prosecution of state and local election officials who award federal ballots to people deemed ineligible to vote.

Each state administers federal elections

The appeals court said President Trump’s executive order “directs an unprecedented level of involvement by federal authorities in how states administer elections.”

Under the Constitution, each state is assigned the role of administering federal elections. However, since losing his re-election bid in 2020, Trump has called for greater federal control. He continues to push false claims that he lost because of widespread voter fraud.

As part of a broader bill, President Trump has proposed a bill that would require voters to show identification at polling places or proof of citizenship when registering, but it has stalled in Congress.

The justices also blocked another executive order requiring voters to show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.

And in June, the Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to block states from counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward.

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