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Republican lawmakers want to create a new $250 bill with President Donald Trump's face to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. However, federal law currently prohibits living people from appearing on U.S. currency, and there is no $250 bill denomination, so the proposal faces legal and legislative challenges.
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A bill was introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson to require a $250 bill featuring President Trump’s portrait.
U.S. law says only dead people can appear on paper money, meaning the bill would need new laws to be allowed.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is planning and preparing for a commemorative note but won’t print it without congressional approval.
The Treasury Department said President Trump’s signature will appear on paper currency for the 250th anniversary, the first time for a sitting president.
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach supports the idea and asked for design mock-ups but acknowledges legal limits.
The current law only recognizes standard denominations; $250 is not one of them.
The bill has stalled in the House Committee on Financial Services and has shown little progress so far.
Developing new currency designs usually takes several years of testing and approval.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has sued four states—Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington—for refusing to give confidential license plates to vehicles used by federal immigration agents. The government says these plates protect agents’ safety and help their work, while the states argue that ICE agents should be visible and accountable to the public and state authorities.
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The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four Democrat-leaning states over secret license plates for ICE vehicles.
The states refuse to issue these plates to keep ICE agents visible and accountable.
The Trump administration claims the plates protect agents from harassment and increase operational safety.
Secret plates hide the owners’ identity in license plate databases, preventing public tracking.
States argue ICE largely focuses on civil matters, not criminal cases, and does not deserve secret protections.
Some watchdog groups oppose secret identification because it may allow ICE agents to act without accountability.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticized ICE for arresting US citizens and lawful residents without proper cause.
The dispute reflects larger political debates over ICE’s role, transparency, and effectiveness in immigration enforcement.
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Two House Democrats asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how the Trump administration decided on disaster aid requests. They want the GAO to review how FEMA recommends disaster declarations to the president, especially after some denials of aid.
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Representatives Bennie Thompson from Mississippi and Timothy Kennedy from New York requested the GAO review.
The investigation focuses on the Trump administration’s handling of disaster declarations.
FEMA advises the president on whether to approve disaster aid requests.
Some disaster aid requests were denied during President Trump’s term.
The GAO is a congressional watchdog that audits government actions.
The Democrats want to understand the criteria FEMA uses to recommend disaster help.
This request follows public attention on denied disaster aid.
The goal is to ensure fairness and transparency in disaster aid decisions.
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Nearly 100 firefighters are working to control a large apartment building fire in Dallas. There is a possibility that an explosion occurred at the scene.
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About 100 firefighters responded to the fire.
The fire is in a major apartment building in Dallas, Texas.
Authorities reported the possibility of an explosion related to the fire.
Firefighters are actively battling the blaze.
The situation was reported by CBS News Texas.
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The Department of Justice under President Trump is suing four states—Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington—for refusing to give undercover license plates to ICE agents. These states, led by Democratic governors, say they do not want state resources used to support secret ICE immigration arrests.
Key Facts
The DOJ filed lawsuits against Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state on Thursday.
These states stopped issuing confidential license plates to ICE agents used in undercover immigration arrests.
ICE says other law enforcement agencies have had these plates for undercover work, and ICE needs them too.
Maine and Massachusetts officials say ICE uses aggressive tactics and do not want to support civil immigration enforcement.
The DOJ says the states are unfairly treating federal ICE agents differently from local police, violating the Constitution.
The DOJ claims denying these plates puts ICE agents at risk from harassment and attacks while working.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey defend their policies as lawful and necessary.
Oregon has paused issuing new undercover plates to federal agencies while reviewing their rules.
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Nithya Raman, a progressive candidate and Los Angeles City councilmember, is gaining support in the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral primary, closely competing with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and reality TV star Spencer Pratt. The election is highly competitive, with all three candidates polling close to each other ahead of the June 2 primary, where a runoff will occur if no one wins more than 50% of the vote.
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Nithya Raman is a progressive Democrat and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Raman focuses on housing, tenant protections, homelessness, and public transit policies.
Karen Bass is the current mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman elected to the position.
Spencer Pratt is a reality TV personality running as an independent with a Republican registration.
Pratt’s campaign highlights public safety, homelessness, and wildfire mismanagement, including his own loss in the Palisades Fire.
Recent polls show Raman, Bass, and Pratt separated by a few percentage points, with no clear front-runner.
The primary election is on June 2, and a runoff will happen if no candidate wins over 50%.
Pratt has used AI-generated videos and aggressive social media tactics against Bass and Raman, drawing sharp criticism.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent avoided answering questions about a possible agreement between U.S. and Iranian negotiators. President Trump has not officially approved this agreement.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at the White House press briefing on Thursday.
He was asked about a reported memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
Bessent did not provide clear answers about the deal.
President Trump has not formally agreed to the reported agreement.
The discussion took place during a question-and-answer session with reporters.
The agreement mentioned is described as tentative and not final.
Bessent indicated he thought it would be a mistake to comment further.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that lawmakers in Congress are considering a plan to create a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump’s face. This bill would be made to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about the possibility of a new $250 bill.
The bill would have President Donald Trump's image on it.
This is meant to honor the 250th birthday of the United States.
Legislation about this bill is currently moving through Congress.
The $250 bill is a new idea, not a common currency note.
The plan is still in the discussion and approval stage.
The announcement was made during a press event on Thursday.
The U.S. government controls the release of new bills and decides their designs.
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A recent internal poll shows Nebraska’s Republican Governor Jim Pillen and Democratic challenger Lynne Walz in a close race for governor. Pillen leads by 2 points, but the race is tighter than expected in this usually Republican state as Walz gains support.
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The poll surveyed 900 likely voters in Nebraska from April 25-29 and has a margin of error of ±3.3 points.
Governor Jim Pillen has 47% support; Lynne Walz has 45%.
In July 2025, Pillen had a 12-point lead over Walz (51% to 39%).
Walz’s name recognition increased from 24% in July 2025 to 53% in April 2026.
Walz served as a state senator from 2017 to 2025; Pillen became governor in 2023 and is backed by President Donald Trump.
Political experts say Pillen is favored but the race could be more competitive than usual in Nebraska.
Prediction markets give Pillen an 82-88% chance of winning.
Walz’s campaign focuses on lowering costs and improving the state, claiming voters want a change.
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The U.S. Treasury Department is thinking about creating a $250 bill with President Donald Trump's picture, but current law does not allow living people on U.S. money. A law change would be required, and a bill proposed by Rep. Joe Wilson aims to make this happen, though it has not progressed in Congress.
Key Facts
U.S. law says only dead people can appear on currency.
Rep. Joe Wilson proposed a bill in 2025 to allow President Trump’s portrait on a $250 bill.
The Treasury Department is preparing in case the law changes but says they will follow the current rules.
New currency designs usually take years and are only shown shortly before release to prevent counterfeiting.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is involved in planning but no official design is confirmed.
The $250 bill would celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
President Trump’s image has also been planned for a $1 coin and his signature will appear on future money.
The Wilson bill has been stalled in the House Committee on Financial Services since it was introduced.
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Bob Fenton, the acting head of FEMA, said the agency is prepared for hurricane season. The Trump administration encourages states to take more responsibility for handling disaster recovery.
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Bob Fenton is the acting administrator of FEMA.
FEMA is ready to respond to hurricanes this season.
The Trump administration wants states to be more involved in disaster recovery.
Fenton spoke about this readiness in an interview with CBS News.
The focus is on cooperation between federal and state governments for disaster response.
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A recent report by former minister Alan Milburn warns that job and career opportunities for young people are shrinking. Without action, one in six young people may be out of work, education, or training within five years, as current education, health, and welfare systems fail to prepare them for adult life.
Key Facts
Alan Milburn released a report on youth employment challenges.
Job and career chances for young people are not increasing but decreasing.
One in six young people could be without work, education, or training in five years if no action is taken.
The education, health, and welfare systems are considered not fit for preparing young people for adult life.
The report warns of a possible "lost generation" facing multiple difficulties.
The discussion involved presenters Adam Fleming, Alex, Simon Jack, and Sarah Montague.
The content was part of a BBC Newscast episode on May 28, 2026.
The program aims to analyze political news and current affairs affecting the UK.
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An anti-crime taskforce set up by President Trump and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in Memphis faces accusations of using strong intimidation tactics against people trying to watch their actions. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit claiming that taskforce officers harassed, surveilled, and even falsely arrested community observers.
Key Facts
The Memphis taskforce was launched in September after an executive order by President Trump to tackle violent crime.
The taskforce includes more than 2,000 state and federal police officers and involves the National Guard.
The ACLU of Louisiana says agents have followed cars, watched homes, and arrested community observers without proper cause.
One activist, Hunter Demster, reported a vehicle almost hitting him and said unmarked cars outside his home caused fear.
James West lost his Global Entry border screening privileges after photographing the taskforce, with officials suspecting him of a law enforcement investigation or terrorism-related conduct.
Jessica Chodor said she was tackled and arrested by police while filming the taskforce, spending 27 hours in jail before charges were dropped.
The lawsuit claims the taskforce’s actions violate constitutional rights by retaliating against people who monitor police activity.
Tennessee’s Halo law, passed in 2025, makes approaching police officers within 25 feet a class B misdemeanor.
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The U.S. Treasury Department is planning for a new $250 bill that would feature President Donald Trump’s image. However, a law from 1866 bans living people from appearing on U.S. money, so this plan cannot move forward without approval from Congress.
Key Facts
Treasury officials are working on a new $250 bill with President Trump’s portrait.
A law passed in 1866 prohibits living people from being on U.S. currency.
The last living person to appear on U.S. money was before 1866.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) cannot legally print this bill without a change in the law.
A mock-up of the bill shows Trump’s face above “250 AMERICA” for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The plan is supported by some Treasury officials and was shown by Representative Andy Barr and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach.
Producing new currency usually takes many years, which may delay the bill beyond the 2026 anniversary.
The BEP director was reassigned amid disagreements about the bill’s legality and timeline.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent answered questions at a White House press briefing. The topics included a proposed $250 bill, President Trump’s financial accounts, and issues related to Iran.
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Secretary Bessent spoke at a White House press briefing on Thursday.
He discussed the idea of creating a $250 bill.
Questions were asked about President Donald Trump’s financial accounts.
The situation with Iran was also covered during the briefing.
CBS News reporter Natalie Brand provided additional context after Bessent’s comments.
The briefing was made available for viewing on CBS News platforms.
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The “No Kings” movement is organizing protests across the United States on June 14, the day President Donald Trump turns 80. The group’s message calls for Americans to choose how the country’s story will be told, opposing strongman politics and corruption.
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The “No Kings” movement plans protests nationwide on June 14.
June 14 is President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
The movement wants to influence the story about America’s future.
They reject strongman politics, a term for leaders with total control.
The protests are aimed at promoting a different vision for America.
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Texas Democrat James Talarico started his campaign for the U.S. Senate by focusing on the scandals of his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico aims to highlight Paxton’s alleged corruption as part of his strategy to win the election in November.
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James Talarico is a Texas Democrat running for the U.S. Senate.
His opponent is Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General and a Republican.
Talarico accused Paxton of being corrupt and putting personal interests above the law.
Talarico spoke to about 1,000 supporters in Houston to launch his campaign.
Talarico was a middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin before running for Senate.
Paxton recently defeated Senator John Cornyn in a Republican primary.
Democrats see Talarico as their best chance to win a Senate seat in Texas this year.
Winning this race could help Democrats gain control of the U.S. Senate.
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A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, has been charged with insider trading after using confidential Google search data to win $1.2 million betting on a prediction market called Polymarket. He made bets on who would be the most searched people on Google in 2025 before the information was public.
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Michele Spagnuolo is an Italian citizen living in Switzerland and worked at Google.
He was arrested and charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Spagnuolo used internal Google search data not available to the public to make bets on Polymarket.
He placed bets totaling about $2.7 million and earned $1.2 million in profits from gambling on Google’s “Year in Search 2025” results.
Google suspended Spagnuolo and is cooperating with law enforcement.
The bets were on whether certain public figures, including President Donald Trump, would be the most searched people on Google in 2025.
The username Spagnuolo used on Polymarket was “AlphaRaccoon,” which was later removed after suspicion arose on social media.
Both criminal and civil charges were filed in federal court in New York.
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A large fire and a possible explosion damaged an apartment building in Dallas on Thursday afternoon. About 100 firefighters responded, and one person was taken to the hospital, but details about injuries and the cause are still unclear.
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The fire and explosion happened near East 9th Street and North Patton Avenue in Dallas.
This location is close to the Bishop Arts neighborhood and near the Dallas Zoo.
The first call to firefighters came at 12:47 p.m. on Thursday.
Nearly 100 Dallas firefighters worked to control the fire.
A building was severely damaged with flames and thick black smoke seen.
One person was taken to a hospital, but more injuries may be possible.
The exact cause of the explosion and fire is still under investigation.
News crews from CBS are covering the event live on scene.
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