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Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in a private session on Capitol Hill about documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The questioning focused on files connected to Epstein’s case.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi served as Florida Attorney General.
She testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill.
The topic was files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The testimony took place on a Friday.
CBS News reported on the testimony through correspondent Nikole Killion.
The session was not open to the public.
Epstein was involved in a high-profile criminal case.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially supported a candidate challenging Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat in the upcoming primary election. Reporters from The Associated Press and NOTUS discuss the political implications of this endorsement.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
Mamdani endorsed a candidate running against Adriano Espaillat.
Adriano Espaillat is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The endorsement targets the primary election, where candidates from the same party compete.
Reporters Matt Brown (AP) and Daniella Diaz (NOTUS) provided analysis of the situation.
The news was covered by CBS News.
The endorsement may influence the political contest within the Democratic Party in New York.
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President Donald Trump met with his top advisers to discuss continuing talks with Iran after recent military strikes. U.S. and Iranian officials have been negotiating a possible deal to extend the current ceasefire.
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President Trump held a meeting with his key advisers in the Situation Room.
The discussion focused on how to move forward with Iran after strikes earlier this week.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working on a potential agreement.
The agreement would extend the current ceasefire between the two countries.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on the situation.
The talks are ongoing and part of efforts to reduce conflict.
This meeting reflects the U.S. government's interest in resolving tensions peacefully.
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A federal judge ruled that New Hampshire must allow people to confirm they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote, even if they cannot provide official documents. This decision addresses a specific state rule and does not decide if requiring proof of citizenship is constitutional.
Key Facts
A federal judge, Samantha Elliott, issued the ruling in New Hampshire.
The judge said voters can swear they are U.S. citizens if they lack documents.
The ruling focuses on New Hampshire voter registration law.
It does not decide if proof-of-citizenship rules are legal overall.
This case is linked to election reforms supported by President Donald Trump and many Republicans.
The case highlights possible problems with strict citizenship proof rules for voting.
The judge made the decision late on a Thursday night.
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An Illinois city lawmaker, Sylvia Sims Bolton, has been charged with felony election fraud for allegedly casting a vote using her deceased mother's ballot. The Lake County Clerk’s Office found the mail-in ballot linked to Bolton’s late mother after her voter registration was canceled following her death.
Key Facts
Sylvia Sims Bolton is a Democrat representing Waukegan’s 1st Ward in Illinois.
Bolton is charged with felony mutilation of election material and misdemeanor disregard of election code.
Her mother, Mary Sims, died on January 12, but a mail-in ballot was sent to her on February 5.
The ballot was returned on February 26 and was signed by Bolton with her mother’s name.
The Lake County Clerk’s Office detected the issue during a post-election review and coordinated with law enforcement.
Bolton could face up to three years in prison for the felony or one year for the misdemeanor.
The investigation found no link between the charge and Bolton’s official duties as a lawmaker.
Officials stressed that election safeguards worked properly to identify and address the case.
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Annie Farmer, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, said that many survivors still have unanswered questions after former Attorney General Pam Bondi gave a private testimony. Bondi testified as part of a House Oversight Committee investigation into Epstein’s crimes.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi is a former Attorney General.
Bondi testified behind closed doors on Friday.
The testimony was part of a House Oversight Committee investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Annie Farmer is a survivor of Epstein.
Farmer said fellow survivors still have many questions after the testimony.
The investigation seeks to understand more about Epstein’s criminal activities and any possible oversight.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supported the idea of creating a $250 bill to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. He suggested that President Donald Trump should be featured on this new bill.
Key Facts
The U.S. will celebrate its 250th anniversary, called the semiquincentennial.
A proposal exists to create a special $250 bill for this event.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly supported this idea.
Bessent suggested President Donald Trump should appear on the new bill.
The idea was discussed during an interview at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
Larry Kudlow, a conservative commentator, asked Bessent about this proposal.
The $250 bill would be a new type of U.S. currency specifically for the anniversary.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi admitted there were mistakes in how sensitive information was blacked out in the Epstein case files. She spoke about this during her testimony before the House Oversight Committee, which is a group in Congress that checks on government activities.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi served as Attorney General of Florida.
She testified before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill.
The topic was the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Bondi acknowledged that errors were made in redacting information in those files.
Redaction means hiding or blacking out sensitive information in documents.
The hearing aimed to review how the government managed these important files.
CBS News reported on the testimony and provided updates through their app.
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Chris Rabb, a democratic socialist, won the primary election for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. This district is in Philadelphia and is known for having many Democratic voters. Rabb’s win could mean more democratic socialist voices in Congress.
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Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District.
This district is based in Philadelphia.
The district has the highest number of Democratic voters in the country.
Rabb identifies as a democratic socialist.
His victory may increase representation of democratic socialists in Congress.
The news was reported by CBS News.
Rabb spoke about the importance of his win on CBS News’ show “The Takeout.”
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The Pentagon has signed a $9.7 billion contract with Dell for software and cloud services over five years. This deal has raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest because President Donald Trump has praised Dell and bought a large amount of its stock.
Key Facts
The Pentagon awarded a $9.7 billion contract to Dell.
The contract will last five years.
The deal covers Microsoft software and cloud services.
It is part of a plan to simplify and consolidate technology use in the defense department.
President Donald Trump has publicly supported Dell products.
President Trump has purchased significant Dell stock.
Concerns exist about whether the president’s financial interests could affect government contracts.
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New Jersey state police will take over security duties outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center amid ongoing protests and clashes with federal officers. The state plans to create a protected zone for demonstrators while an influx of federal agents is arriving to guard the facility and investigate alleged assaults on ICE officers.
Key Facts
New Jersey state police will handle public safety outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility instead of federal immigration officers.
Officials will create a designated “peaceful protected zone” for protesters near the detention center.
Protests support detained immigrants inside the facility who have been on a hunger and labor strike demanding better conditions and due process.
The detention center is privately run by the GEO Group and opened last year amid complaints of poor treatment.
Federal agents including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and FBI personnel are arriving at the site to protect the facility and investigate protesters.
There have been violent clashes in recent days, with ICE officers using pepper spray and Tasers against some protesters.
New Jersey officials are setting up checkpoints near the detention center area.
The strike by more than 300 detainees demands improved food, medical care, and progress on immigration cases.
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Republican Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley will compete in a runoff election to become the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Recent polls show Collins leading Dooley by a significant margin. The winner will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November election.
Key Facts
Neither Mike Collins nor Derek Dooley received more than 50% of votes in the primary, leading to a runoff.
A JMC Analytics poll found 50% support for Collins and 36% for Dooley, with 15% undecided.
Collins has a higher favorability rating (61%) than Dooley (50%) according to the same poll.
Governor Brian Kemp supports Dooley, while President Donald Trump has not endorsed either candidate.
Other recent polls also show Collins leading Dooley by a few percentage points.
The runoff is expected to have low voter turnout, emphasizing the importance of mobilizing strong Republican voters.
Collins has long been active in Georgia Republican politics, while Dooley is a former University of Tennessee football coach.
The runoff winner will challenge incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting in the Situation Room with his top advisers to discuss the next steps regarding a deal with Iran. After the meeting, no new information was shared about the status of the agreement.
Key Facts
President Trump met with senior advisers in the Situation Room.
The meeting was focused on deciding the next actions about a deal with Iran.
No updates or details were released after the meeting ended.
The meeting took place on a Friday.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reported on the event.
The Situation Room is a secure location in the White House used for sensitive discussions.
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Tom Steyer, a billionaire investor and climate activist, is running for California governor in 2026. He presents himself as a progressive outsider focused on fighting corporate influence and supporting working people, contrasting with other Democratic and Republican candidates in the race.
Key Facts
Tom Steyer made his fortune as a hedge fund executive at Farallon Capital before focusing on climate change and politics.
He is running for governor of California to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
The governor’s race includes Democrats from different political views and some Republican candidates.
Steyer emphasizes reducing corporate influence in government and addressing economic inequality.
He says the political establishment opposes him because he threatens their relationships with corporate donors.
Steyer wants to support progressive leaders in California and promote change for working people.
Republican candidates include Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, who was recently endorsed by President Donald Trump.
California’s top-two primary system means candidates from the same party can compete in the general election.
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The Trump administration planned to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya instead of bringing them to the U.S. However, a Kenyan court has stopped this plan due to safety and legal concerns. The U.S. government is now looking for other countries to host the quarantine.
Key Facts
The U.S. wanted to set up a 50-bed quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia, Kenya, near a U.S. air base.
Kenya’s Katiba Institute challenged the plan, citing risks to public health and Kenyan constitutional rights.
A Kenyan high court halted the quarantine plan until a full hearing on June 2.
Americans infected with Ebola needing advanced care would be evacuated to an unknown European country.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused over 1,000 cases and more than 200 deaths.
The U.S. has previously treated Ebola patients domestically without spreading the virus within the country.
Critics say the Trump administration's response to the outbreak has been inadequate.
The World Health Organization is tracking the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) temporarily released Jose Yugar-Cruz, a South American man facing deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid an Ebola outbreak there. He had been detained since July 2024 and faced deportation despite concerns he might be tortured in Congo.
Key Facts
Jose Yugar-Cruz was detained by ICE after crossing the U.S. border in July 2024.
An immigration judge found he was likely to face torture if sent back to Congo.
ICE continued to detain him until a federal judge ruled his detention unlawful in late 2025.
He was arrested again in April after Congo agreed to accept him.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a health emergency due to over 1,000 cases and 240 deaths.
ICE has deported some South Americans to Congo, where they were held in a hotel in Kinshasa by the United Nations’ migration agency.
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has signed agreements with at least 33 countries to accept deportees from the U.S.
Advocates and community members in Iowa protested against Yugar-Cruz’s deportation and supported him during his detention.
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President Donald Trump is reviewing a possible peace deal with Iran but no final agreement has been made yet. Experts say there are still major disagreements on key issues like sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, and frozen assets.
Key Facts
President Trump is making a final decision on a potential peace deal with Iran.
An analyst named Alex Scheers doubts Iran will accept the U.S. demands.
No concrete peace deal is currently in place.
Statements from President Trump should not be seen as a signed agreement.
Major disagreements exist on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.
Sanctions on Iran remain a contentious issue.
Iran has about $120 billion in assets frozen by outside countries.
The situation is still uncertain and under discussion.
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As extreme heatwaves hit parts of the US, people are looking for ways to keep their homes cool without using air conditioning. Experts suggest simple actions like blocking sunlight, changing cooking habits, and using fans properly to make indoor temperatures more comfortable and reduce health risks.
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Many parts of the US are experiencing extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees.
A "super El Niño" developing could cause even hotter summers in the future.
The National Weather Service warns that heat exposure is dangerous, especially for older adults and children.
Closing blinds or curtains during the hottest parts of the day helps keep homes cooler by blocking sunlight.
Avoid running heat-producing appliances like ovens during the day; cooking outside or eating cold meals is better.
Opening windows at night can cool the home by creating a breeze, but windows should be closed in the morning before it heats up.
Fans move air around to help cool people but do not cool the air itself; ceiling fans should spin counterclockwise in summer to push air down.
Using light, natural fabrics like cotton can make a room feel cooler, and removing rugs can prevent heat from being trapped near the floor.
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A U.S. judge has ordered that President Donald Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts because the venue's name cannot be changed without approval from Congress. The judge also blocked the planned temporary closure of the center for renovations. The Kennedy Center must now revert to its original name honoring President John F. Kennedy.
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The Kennedy Center was renamed last year to include President Trump's full name without congressional approval.
Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that only Congress can officially change the center’s name.
Trump replaced several board members in February 2025 and became chairman of the center.
The court order requires removal of Trump’s name from all signs and materials within 14 days.
The ruling also blocks the center’s planned closure for renovations starting July 2026.
The Kennedy Center originally opened in 1971 as a memorial to President Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.
Some artists canceled performances and ticket sales dropped after the renaming announcement.
The Kennedy Center spokesperson said they will appeal the court decision and continue restoration plans funded with $257 million secured with Trump’s support.
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Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed concern that the U.S. war in Iran makes the country vulnerable and unprepared for future problems. He discussed the difficulties of stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons and questioned whether the conflict is good for America or if there is a clear way to end it.
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Joe Rogan warned the U.S. is vulnerable due to the ongoing war in Iran.
He endorsed President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election.
Rogan discussed the war with comedian Harland Williams on his show, The Joe Rogan Experience.
The Iran conflict started on February 28 and is a joint military campaign supported by the U.S. and Israel.
There are concerns about Iran developing nuclear weapons, but experts say it’s difficult for Iran to make weapons-grade uranium.
The war has strained U.S. weapons supplies, which will take years to restore, according to a Washington-based think tank.
The Pentagon says the military has all the resources it needs to carry out missions successfully.
Rogan’s criticism of the war shows a mixed view even though he generally supports President Trump.
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