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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche’s nomination for attorney general

Washington — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to the Senate floor, clearing a key hurdle for President Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The GOP-led panel voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Blanche’s nomination. The acting attorney general overcame skepticism from Republican Sens. John Cornyn…

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Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel, claims El-Sayed won’t recognize Israel’s right to exist

Protesters outside an event in Gran Rapids for Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens were registering their concern about the tens of millions of dollars spent on her Senate campaign by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, and its affiliated groups on Monday, the day before the Michigan primaries. CBS News senior White House and…

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Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5, local official says

A drone strike on an industrial zone outside the Russian capital of Moscow has killed five people and wounded 10 others, the region’s governor said Tuesday, as Moscow and Kyiv traded attacks. Ukrainian drones hit three warehouses across Russia overnight, including two run by e-commerce giant Wildberries, the local Russian official said. RYAZAN, RUSSIA – JULY 29:…

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Pakistan, Iran reaffirm resolve to expand bilateral trade to $10bn – Business

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday reiterated their resolve to expand bilateral trade to $10 billion, with Commerce Minister Jam calling for transforming “historic brotherly relations” with Iran into a robust economic partnership. Since March this year, both countries have rolled out a series of measures to facilitate border trade, including easing customs procedures, formalising…

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Trump raises concerns over campaign in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations

President Trump called Rep. Max Miller on Monday and raised concerns about the Ohio Republican’s reelection campaign following allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter, two sources directly familiar with the call confirmed to CBS News. Miller, who has adamantly denied the allegations, told the president he has no plans to leave…

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Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases; patients had underlying conditions

Two Michigan residents who had “significant underlying health conditions” have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday. State officials have been providing nearly daily updates over the past few weeks on the cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people. Without going into further details, the health department…

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