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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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California’s new diaper program, Golden State Start, has faced criticism over its diaper cost claims. The state says diapers cost about 18.5 cents each, but social media posts wrongly claim 50 cents per diaper. The state has not yet released full contract details about the program’s partnership with the nonprofit Baby2Baby.
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California’s diaper program aims to give new parents about 400 diapers when their baby is born.
Social media claimed taxpayers pay 50 cents per diaper, but this is based on mixing budget years and diaper numbers incorrectly.
The actual cost so far is about 18.5 cents per diaper, including state agency costs.
The nonprofit Baby2Baby, which helps supply the diapers, has leaders earning less than $80,000 per year, not the $240,000 claimed online.
The state has not yet released Baby2Baby’s contract or bidding records related to the diaper program.
Experts warn that giving large diaper supplies to newborns may cause waste because babies grow at different speeds.
Baby2Baby received $1.5 million from the state budget in 2023/24 for diaper distribution in Los Angeles but does not include this payment openly in its 2024 tax filing.
The state is still deciding whether to share the program’s contract records, delaying transparency.
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The number of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes dropped to a new low last year, with only 9% reporting current smoking. This decline is part of a long-term trend influenced by taxes, public education, and smoking bans.
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In 2024, 9% of U.S. adults said they currently smoke cigarettes, the lowest rate ever recorded.
"Current smoking" means having smoked at least 100 cigarettes in life and smoking regularly now.
In the mid-1960s, 42% of U.S. adults smoked, showing a large decrease over decades.
Factors behind the drop include higher cigarette prices, smoking bans, and public health campaigns.
Use of e-cigarettes among adults was about 7% in 2025 and has stayed steady.
Some smoking prevention efforts were cut during President Donald Trump’s administration, including CDC programs and anti-smoking ads.
The "Tips from Former Smokers" ad campaign helped over 1 million people quit and saved billions in health costs.
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new memo that may require many foreign residents to leave the US and apply for green cards from their home countries instead of adjusting their status inside the US. This change has caused confusion and worry among visa holders and their families, as it could disrupt their lives and plans for permanent residency.
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USCIS released a new policy memo last week affecting how many foreigners apply for green cards.
Previously, many could adjust their status to permanent residency while staying in the US.
The new rule may force some applicants to leave the US and apply from abroad through consulates.
USCIS says the memo restates congressional intent and may allow some cases to continue inside the US, especially those benefiting the economy or national interest.
The policy change creates uncertainty for those on temporary visas like the H-1B work visa.
Some applicants, like investors in the EB-5 program, worry they will lose benefits and have to restart their lives if forced to apply from overseas.
Families with conditional green cards are concerned about travel restrictions and future residency applications.
Immigration advocates and affected individuals describe the changes as disruptive to legal immigration pathways.
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A private detention center in Newark, New Jersey, called Delaney Hall, is the first major issue that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces. There are protests and hunger strikes by detainees who say conditions are bad, while Mullin and the Department of Homeland Security say the facility provides adequate care.
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Delaney Hall is a 1,000-bed detention center that reopened last year and is owned by the GEO Group.
Detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike, protesting poor living conditions and medical care.
Protesters outside the facility have been arrested, and New Jersey officials want the center to close.
Governor Mikie Sherrill created a protected protest zone and is pushing for a full health inspection.
DHS says detainees get three meals a day, clean water, clothing, and denies a hunger strike.
Mullin says those refusing food want special ethnic foods and can get them in their home countries.
The immigration center has been a site of conflict and protests since it opened under President Trump’s second term.
The GEO Group was awarded a 15-year, $1 billion contract to provide services at the center.
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a new rule that would require states to send detailed voter information for every mailed ballot in federal elections. This rule is part of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at tightening mail-in voting procedures and increasing federal oversight of the ballot mailing process, which has traditionally been managed by states.
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The proposed USPS rule requires states to provide voter names and unique barcodes linked to each mail-in or absentee ballot in federal elections.
This rule applies to general, special, and runoff federal elections but excludes primaries and ballots sent to military and overseas voters.
USPS would have authority to reject outgoing ballots that don’t meet the new standards or aren’t on the state-provided voter list.
The rule is a direct result of President Trump’s March 31 executive order to secure mail ballots and ensure ballots are only sent to registered voters.
A federal judge recently allowed the executive order to take effect, saying no harm was shown before actions were made official.
Voting rights groups and some Democrats argue this rule gives the federal government too much control and could lead to eligible voters being wrongly denied ballots.
Concerns exist about errors in federal databases, like those from the Department of Homeland Security, which could exclude eligible voters.
The rule allows states to submit corrections to voter data up to the last day ballots can be sent to address possible mistakes.
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President Donald Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence last week but delayed the signing without a clear explanation. Reporters are investigating the reasons behind the sudden postponement.
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President Trump planned to sign an AI-related executive order last week.
The signing event was postponed unexpectedly.
The executive order concerns artificial intelligence, a technology that enables machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence.
Reporters from Politico and CBS News are examining the situation.
No official reason has been given for the delay in signing the order.
Executive orders are official instructions from the president that direct government actions.
The postponement may affect how the U.S. government regulates or supports AI development.
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Justice Clarence Thomas refused to immediately stop a lower court’s block on Alabama’s updated congressional district map. The block occurred after judges ruled the new map was racially discriminatory, which Alabama and some Republicans challenged, seeking to use the map in upcoming elections.
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Alabama’s new congressional district map was blocked by a federal court for being racially discriminatory.
Justice Clarence Thomas denied a request to immediately pause the block, delaying Alabama’s use of the new map.
Alabama officials argue the map represents their conservative voters and democracy.
The challenge over Alabama’s map is part of a larger Republican effort to redraw maps before the 2026 midterm elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled to block Alabama’s map under the Voting Rights Act, which Thomas opposes.
The case has moved through several courts since 2021 and saw new developments after a recent Supreme Court decision about the Voting Rights Act.
The Trump administration’s Solicitor General criticized the lower court’s timing and reasoning for blocking the new map.
Thomas has long opposed using the Voting Rights Act to influence how states draw electoral districts based on race.
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Pam Bondi, former U.S. Attorney General, testified in a closed congressional hearing about the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation. She said the Justice Department had released nearly three million pages, but critics argue some information was improperly withheld or redacted.
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Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee to discuss unreleased Epstein investigation documents.
Bondi said nearly three million pages of records, including photos and videos, were released during her time as Attorney General.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed in November, requires all related Justice Department documents to be released within 30 days.
Critics say some victim information was wrongly made public, while other important details were still redacted or withheld.
The final batch of documents was released by January 31, later than the December deadline set by law.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer wants to see all documents to provide justice to Epstein's survivors.
Epstein died in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges; his victims may number in the hundreds.
Questions remain about the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein materials despite promises of transparency.
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A federal judge ruled that New Hampshire must allow voters to confirm their U.S. citizenship by sworn statement if they cannot provide documents. This decision challenges recent state law changes that removed this option and makes voter registration harder for some citizens.
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New Hampshire changed its voter registration law in 2024, removing the option to prove citizenship by sworn affidavit.
The federal judge said removing this option was unconstitutional because it’s the only proof available for many voters.
The law was signed by Republican former Governor Chris Sununu.
The state plans to appeal the judge’s decision, calling proof-of-citizenship rules necessary for election security.
The ACLU of New Hampshire and other groups sued, arguing the law was too strict and could stop qualified voters.
Some voters faced problems providing passports or birth certificates under the new rules.
Other states with similar proof-of-citizenship laws include Arizona, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and soon Florida.
A similar law in Kansas was struck down in 2018 for violating voter registration rights after many citizens were blocked from registering.
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Several music artists have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair, an event celebrating the United States' 250th birthday, citing concerns about the event’s political ties. The event organizer, Freedom 250, denies any political affiliation and says the event is nonpartisan and aims to unite Americans.
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The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned on the National Mall in Washington, DC, from June 25 to July 10.
Freedom 250, the nonprofit group behind the event, was launched last year by the Trump administration to celebrate the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary).
Artists including Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores, Bret Michaels, and Martina McBride have dropped out, saying they were misled about the event’s political nature.
Freedom 250’s CEO, Keith Krach, was appointed by President Donald Trump.
Some artists, like Vanilla Ice and Fab Morvan (one half of Milli Vanilli), remain scheduled to perform.
The real vocalists of Milli Vanilli confirmed they will not perform, clarifying the act appearing is a tribute band.
Freedom 250 states the event is nonpartisan and aimed at uniting Americans despite the artists’ withdrawals.
The White House is supporting various activities for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
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People inside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey say they are facing poor medical care, bad food, and harsh treatment. Some detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike, but ICE officials deny this is happening.
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A detainee said guards punched him after accusing him of tripping an officer.
Many detainees reported poor medical care, including untreated serious conditions.
Food is described as mostly frozen and processed, and sanitation conditions are poor.
Some detainees involved in the hunger strike faced retaliation, including beatings and pepper spray.
ICE officials claim no hunger strike is occurring, but detainees and their families say it continues.
Over 200 detainees have taken part in a hunger and labor strike since mid-May.
Protests outside the facility have led to clashes involving federal agents using pepper balls and tear gas.
Lawmakers who visited described the conditions as inhumane, and the New Jersey governor was denied entry.
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Ian Roberts, the former school superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced to two years in prison. He pleaded guilty to federal charges for falsely saying he was a U.S. citizen and illegally owning a gun.
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Ian Roberts used to lead the Des Moines school district.
The district serves over 30,000 students.
Roberts admitted in court that he claimed to be a U.S. citizen when he was not.
He was also charged with illegally having a firearm.
The federal court sentenced him to two years in prison.
The case involved federal immigration and gun laws.
His sentencing happened in 2024.
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