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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will not run for president in 2028. She said there will be many candidates for the Democratic nomination, but she will not be among them.
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Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan.
She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Whitmer confirmed on Thursday that she will not seek the presidency in 2028.
She expects a large number of people to run for the Democratic nomination that year.
Whitmer’s decision removes her from the possible contenders for the next presidential race.
This announcement helps shape the upcoming 2028 Democratic primary field.
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House Democrats are proposing a new law to stop President Trump’s plan to build a large 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The bill aims to ban federal money from being used for this arch and similar projects in that area.
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House Democrats are introducing a bill called the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act.
The bill’s goal is to block President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch.
The arch is planned to be built in Lady Bird Johnson Park near Arlington National Cemetery.
The law would stop any federal funds from being used for the arch and similar constructions there.
The bill is set to be introduced on Friday.
The purpose is to protect the view around Arlington National Cemetery.
The proposed arch project has led to this legislative response by House Democrats.
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The U.S. Treasury Department launched a new app called “Trump accounts,” designed to help families manage investment accounts for children. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the app aims to offer an easy and safe way for American households to start investing.
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The Treasury Department released the “Trump accounts” app.
The app is linked to investment accounts for children.
It is designed to be simple and secure for users.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement.
The app is part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to support American families.
The goal is to expand financial opportunities for households.
The app launched on a Thursday (no specific date given).
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Tony Abbott will leave his advisory role with the conservative group Advance when he becomes the federal president of Australia’s Liberal party. Some party members worry that Abbott’s connections to Advance and plans to bring its members into party leadership could hurt the party’s image and chances in upcoming elections.
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Tony Abbott is set to become the federal president of the Liberal party in Australia.
He will step down from his advisory role at the right-wing group Advance once elected.
Abbott has been involved with several conservative groups, including the Institute of Public Affairs and the Ramsay Centre.
Advance is a conservative advocacy group that has campaigned against the Australian Greens and supported right-wing causes.
Advance received a substantial donation from the Liberal party’s investment arm before the 2025 federal election.
Some Liberal party members criticize Advance for attacking their own party and fear Abbott’s ties could push the party too far right.
Abbott might appoint members from Advance to key Liberal party positions, which worries some insiders.
There are concerns that these moves could reduce the party’s appeal in urban areas for the next election.
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Australian politicians Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce charged taxpayers over $3,000 for flights to attend private fundraising events on a luxury cruise ship owned by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart. The events included auctions and lunches, while current rules forbid claiming taxpayer money for fundraising travel unless related to parliamentary business.
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Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce attended private events on the luxury ship The World in December 2023.
The cruise ship is owned by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has a multimillion-dollar apartment on board.
The politicians used taxpayer funds to pay for flights to these events, totaling over $3,000.
Australian parliamentary rules allow travel costs to be claimed only if the main purpose is parliamentary business, excluding fundraising.
Rinehart hosted a fundraising event that auctioned off a dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump to raise $300,000 for Hanson’s One Nation party.
Joyce claimed flights and accommodation costs for attending these events and described them as part of party political duties.
Hanson also hosted a private lunch for business leaders on the ship while it was docked in Hobart.
One Nation has not explained how Hanson and her daughter gained access to the exclusive cruise ship, which is limited to very wealthy residents and guests.
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President Donald Trump asked Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire the Senate Parliamentarian after the official blocked Trump's request to add $1 billion for White House security to a budget bill. The request upset members of both parties and was dropped because it did not have enough support.
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President Trump wanted to add $1 billion for White House security to a budget reconciliation bill.
The Senate Parliamentarian blocked this request.
President Trump asked Senator John Thune to fire the Parliamentarian.
Members of both political parties reacted negatively to this demand.
The demand was eventually dropped due to lack of votes.
The budget reconciliation bill is a process to pass budget-related laws without a Senate filibuster.
The Senate Parliamentarian advises senators on the rules of the chamber.
The event shows a conflict between the President and Senate officials over budget decisions.
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Several important political races are becoming more competitive in 2026, including Senate races in Texas and Michigan, the governor’s race in California, and the mayoral race in Los Angeles. A recent poll shows Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, leading among possible Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election.
Key Facts
The 2026 elections will feature key Senate races in Texas and Michigan.
California will hold a governor’s race in 2026.
Los Angeles will have a mayoral election that is drawing attention.
Pete Buttigieg currently leads a poll for potential Democratic candidates in the 2028 presidential race.
The article mentions a live discussion hosted by Bill Sammon from The Hill and Decision Desk HQ.
These races are gaining interest as they could influence future political leadership.
The focus is on both state and local elections, as well as early indications for the 2028 presidency.
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A man in his 40s escaped from a police custody van on the A1(M) motorway while being taken from Stevenage police station to court. He was later found dead after being hit by a train near Welwyn North railway station.
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The man escaped from a custody transport vehicle that was stopped on the A1(M) motorway.
British Transport Police found the man on the railway track at about 09:40 BST.
The man's family has been informed, but formal identification is still pending.
Two staff members working for the transport contractor were hurt during a struggle inside the van and taken to the hospital.
The incident happened around 09:00 BST.
Hertfordshire Police has asked the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate.
A report has been sent to the coroner for further review.
Train services on the affected line were delayed but have since reopened, with some ongoing disruptions expected.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black man on death row in Mississippi, who argued that racial bias influenced the selection of his jury. The court found issues related to the prosecutor's dismissal of Black jurors and how the trial judge handled complaints about this.
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Terry Pitchford was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in Mississippi.
Pitchford claims racial bias in his jury because the prosecutor dismissed several Black jurors.
The prosecutor, Doug Evans, was previously involved in a case where the Supreme Court overturned a conviction due to jury racial bias.
The Supreme Court ruled 40 years ago in Batson v. Kentucky that jurors cannot be excluded solely based on race.
The main legal issue was whether Pitchford’s lawyers had enough opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s actions.
The case has lasted 20 years through various courts.
In 2019, the Supreme Court overturned another Mississippi death sentence partly due to racial bias in jury selection.
U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills initially overturned Pitchford’s conviction but it was later reversed by a federal appeals court.
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More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, rising from 210,000 to 215,000 claims. Despite concerns about economic effects from the U.S.-Iran conflict, job losses remain low, and overall jobless claims are near historic lows.
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Jobless claims increased to 215,000 last week from 210,000 the previous week.
The four-week average of claims also rose slightly to 209,000.
The total U.S. workforce includes about 159 million workers.
Layoffs continue to be low, even with recent economic uncertainty.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent planned a White House briefing related to these issues.
The rise in jobless claims is small compared to the size of the labor market.
President Donald Trump stated Iran would not receive sanctions relief for giving up uranium.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Terry Pitchford, a Black man on death row in Mississippi, can challenge his conviction again because of possible racial bias in jury selection. Justices Roberts and Kavanaugh joined the court’s liberal side to allow his case to return to lower courts for further review.
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The Supreme Court decision was 5-4, with Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Kavanaugh joining the liberal justices.
Terry Pitchford was convicted and sentenced to death in 2006 for robbery and murder in Mississippi.
Prosecutors removed four of the five eligible Black jurors during Pitchford’s trial, leaving only one Black juror.
The case involves the Batson v. Kentucky ruling, which bans excluding jurors based on race.
Courts must check if prosecutors' reasons for striking jurors are genuine or cover up discrimination.
A previous federal judge found Pitchford was denied a fair chance to challenge those justifications.
The 5th Circuit Court had ruled against Pitchford, saying his lawyers did not properly object during trial.
The Supreme Court overturned that decision, allowing racial bias claims to be reconsidered in lower courts.
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Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to hold an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event outside on the White House lawn on June 14. Rogan said fighting outdoors in the heat and bugs is not a good idea and suggested building a roof for the event.
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The UFC event is planned for June 14 on the White House South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 80th birthday.
The event will feature 5,000 seats, an octagon-shaped fighting cage, and patriotic decorations.
Joe Rogan, a UFC commentator and Trump supporter, said he does not like the fight being held outdoors because of heat and insects.
Rogan recommended building a roof over the fighting cage to create a controlled, air-conditioned environment.
The UFC will pay the $60 million cost of the event.
Some Democrats have criticized the event, saying it blurs the line between official government functions and political entertainment.
The planned fights include matches between fighters Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane and Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje.
Rogan has supported President Trump but has disagreed with him on some other issues in the past.
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The U.S. Justice Department has started an investigation into whether columnist E. Jean Carroll lied under oath during her legal cases against President Donald Trump. Carroll accused President Trump of sexually assaulting her 30 years ago and won civil trials that awarded her millions of dollars.
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The Justice Department is probing E. Jean Carroll for possible perjury, meaning lying under oath.
Carroll accused President Trump of sexual assault in a Manhattan department store in 1996.
A 2023 civil trial found President Trump liable for sexual abuse and awarded Carroll $5 million.
Another trial gave Carroll $83.3 million for defamation after President Trump’s social media attacks.
Payment of the $83.3 million is paused while the Supreme Court reviews the case.
The investigation is led by federal prosecutors in Chicago, not involving Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
President Trump denies the sexual assault allegations, calling them false.
This probe follows other Justice Department investigations seen as targeting President Trump’s critics.
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High-functioning burnout is a state where people feel very tired and stressed but still keep working and appearing successful. Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist, explains that this kind of burnout can harm a person's health over time, even if they seem fine on the outside.
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High-functioning burnout means feeling exhausted while still managing to work and perform well.
People with this burnout may hide their struggles, so others don’t notice.
It differs from normal stress because it lasts longer and affects health more deeply.
Long-term burnout can cause physical and mental health problems.
Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist who discusses this condition.
Recognizing burnout early is important to prevent serious health issues.
High-functioning burnout is often overlooked because people look like they are coping.
Treatment involves rest, support, and sometimes professional help to recover fully.
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Rep. Seth Moulton spoke in support of Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, after criticism over a tattoo that looked like a Nazi symbol. Moulton said Platner admitted his mistake and took responsibility for it, and this issue should not stop him from running.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
Platner has a tattoo that some people say looks like a Nazi symbol.
Platner acknowledged the tattoo was a mistake and took responsibility.
Rep. Seth Moulton supported Platner despite the controversy.
Moulton stated that this issue should not prevent Platner from being a candidate.
The controversy received media attention, including coverage by CNN.
The discussion focuses on accountability and the impact of past actions on political campaigns.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she will not run for president in 2028. She made this announcement as she prepares to leave office at the end of this year.
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Gretchen Whitmer is the Democratic Governor of Michigan.
She has been seen as a possible candidate for president in 2028.
Whitmer will not enter the crowded Democratic race for president in 2028.
She said this during an interview at Michigan’s Mackinac policy conference.
Whitmer is leaving office at the end of 2026.
She has won important elections in Michigan, a key state in national politics.
Other potential 2028 candidates, like Pete Buttigieg and Senator Elissa Slotkin, were also at the conference.
Whitmer previously said she was unsure about running again but now made her decision clear.
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The article discusses concerns about President Donald Trump’s new website aimed at mothers. It argues that the administration’s actions have negatively affected the safety of pregnancy and childbirth.
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President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new website for mothers.
The website’s message claims to support moms and families.
Critics say the administration’s policies have made pregnancy and childbirth more risky.
The article suggests a gap between the website’s message and actual government actions.
Maternal health and safety are important issues during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Americans are divided on how to fix the future funding gap in Social Security, which could lead to benefit cuts around 2032. A recent survey shows little agreement on options like raising taxes, cutting benefits, or increasing the retirement age, even though most agree the system needs fixing.
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Social Security helps millions of Americans with retirement income through monthly payments.
The program is mostly funded by payroll taxes from workers and employers.
Because people are living longer and birth rates are lower, Social Security is paying out more than it receives.
The main retirement trust fund may run out of money by about 2032-2033 if no action is taken.
If the fund is depleted, benefits could be cut by 20-25%, but Social Security will not disappear.
A survey of 1,244 voters found low support for major fixes like raising taxes, cutting benefits, or increasing the retirement age.
Raising the retirement age got the most support but only from 26% of respondents.
Many preferred options such as increasing taxes on the wealthy or corporations, or reducing benefits for high-income retirees.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black man on death row in Mississippi, who said racial bias affected his jury selection. The court found issues with how Black jurors were dismissed in his trial, continuing concerns tied to a similar case involving prosecutor Doug Evans.
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The Supreme Court decision involved Terry Pitchford, sentenced to death for a 2006 murder in Mississippi.
Pitchford claimed racial bias because Black jurors were unfairly excluded from his trial jury.
Prosecutor Doug Evans, who led the case, had a history of dismissing Black jurors in other cases.
The 1986 Batson v. Kentucky ruling bans dismissing jurors based on race and guides how to review such claims.
A similar case involving Curtis Flowers, also prosecuted by Evans, had its conviction overturned in 2019 for racial jury discrimination.
Pitchford’s conviction has been contested in courts for 20 years, including a 2023 ruling that found insufficient chance to challenge racial jury dismissals.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had previously reversed that 2023 ruling before the Supreme Court's recent decision.
Pitchford was 18 at the time of the crime; his co-defendant, under 18, was not eligible for the death penalty.
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The Trump administration is creating a special facility in Kenya to care for Americans who catch Ebola there. This helps stop the disease from spreading when they return to the U.S.
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The U.S. government is building a facility in Kenya.
The purpose is to contain Ebola cases among Americans infected in Kenya.
This facility aims to prevent Ebola from spreading in the United States.
The project is part of efforts led by President Donald Trump's administration.
The information was reported by CBS News and Dr. Celine Gounder.
The focus is on managing Ebola transmission linked to international travel.
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