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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Donald Trump Jr. exchanged comments about President Trump’s knowledge of the New York Knicks basketball team. Hochul challenged President Trump to name the starting lineup of the Knicks’ 1993 championship team, implying doubts about his support for the team.
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Governor Kathy Hochul questioned President Trump’s connection to the New York Knicks.
She asked if President Trump could name the starting players from the Knicks’ 1993 championship team.
Donald Trump Jr. responded to Hochul’s comments with his own remarks.
The New York Knicks are currently in the NBA Finals.
The exchange happened during a media interaction on Wednesday.
The discussion focused on sports fandom and political figures’ knowledge of a local team.
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The Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to the Ebola virus to a new quarantine and treatment center being built in Kenya. Health officials are preparing to quickly send staff to operate the facility.
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The U.S. government will use a quarantine center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola.
The facility is currently under construction and described as "state-of-the-art."
It is meant for people who have been exposed or have a high risk of exposure to Ebola.
U.S. public health service officers will be deployed to staff the center.
The plan aims to manage Ebola risk for American citizens abroad.
This move is announced by the Trump administration.
The center is located outside the United States to handle treatment and containment.
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A California judge has ruled against Tesla’s attempt to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). The case, involving allegations of racial slurs, pay disparities, and retaliation at Tesla’s Fremont factory, will proceed to trial starting July 20.
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The California Civil Rights Department sued Tesla in March 2022 after a three-year investigation.
The lawsuit claims Tesla’s Black workers faced racial slurs, were paid less, had discriminatory job assignments, and were retaliated against for speaking out.
The term “plantation” was reportedly used by workers and management to describe the Fremont factory, with Black workers called “slaves.”
The judge allowed most of the lawsuit to move forward, except for claims about incidents before June 18, 2018, due to statute of limitations.
Tesla tried to dismiss the lawsuit, but the judge said Tesla did not provide enough undisputed evidence to win without a trial.
Evidence showed many Black workers heard racial slurs at the Fremont plant, with some testimony from both sides acknowledging this.
The case may seek money damages and court orders to force Tesla to change its workplace practices.
The trial is scheduled to start on July 20, 2024.
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Jill Biden said in a recent interview that she feared her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 CNN debate with President Trump because he performed poorly. She shared her concern while speaking to CBS News.
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Jill Biden is the current first lady, married to President Joe Biden.
She gave this statement in an interview with CBS News’s Rita Braver.
The interview focused on the 2024 CNN debate between Joe Biden and President Trump.
Jill Biden thought Joe Biden might be having a stroke during the debate due to his performance.
The debate took place in 2024 as part of the presidential election campaign.
Jill Biden called Joe Biden’s debate performance “famously poor.”
This is a recent statement released in a new interview clip on Wednesday.
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Steve Bannon, who previously worked in the White House, said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is likely to win against state Representative James Talarico in the race for U.S. Senate. However, Bannon believes it will be a difficult race for Paxton.
Key Facts
Steve Bannon worked as a strategist in the White House.
He spoke about the Texas U.S. Senate race on Wednesday.
Ken Paxton is the Attorney General of Texas and a Republican.
James Talarico is a state Representative in Texas and a Democrat.
The race is to replace Senator John Cornyn from Texas.
Bannon thinks Paxton will win but faces a tough challenge.
The competition reflects changing voter attitudes in Texas.
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A Florida judge ruled that a 16-year-old stepbrother accused of killing his 18-year-old stepsister during a family cruise can remain out of jail under strict rules. The teen must wear an ankle monitor and can only leave his house with his uncle while awaiting trial for murder and sexual abuse charges.
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The victim, Anna Kepner, was 18 years old and died from mechanical asphyxiation on a Carnival cruise ship.
The 16-year-old suspect is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
The case was initially handled as a juvenile matter but later moved to adult court.
Prosecutors want the teen detained, saying they do not know what triggered the attack.
The judge allowed the stepbrother to stay out of jail with conditions including electronic monitoring and restricted movements.
The teen has pleaded not guilty and is set to go on trial in September.
Closed-circuit TV footage on the cruise ship shows the suspect’s movements before and after the killing.
The teen is living with his uncle and must follow court orders while cooperating with the investigation.
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President Donald Trump has helped Republican voters choose new candidates instead of some long-standing Republicans. One example is John Cornyn from Texas, who lost his Senate seat after 24 years during the primary election.
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President Trump has influenced Republican primaries in 2024.
John Cornyn, a Texas senator for 24 years, lost his primary election.
Cornyn is a longtime conservative Republican.
The Texas primary voters decided to replace him.
This shows a shift in support within the Republican Party.
The event happened during the 2024 primary elections.
Voters did not show much leniency for Cornyn's long service.
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The Labour Party chair has asked Nigel Farage to report a claimed hacking of his phone by Russian-linked actors to the police within 24 hours, or they will do it for him. Farage says his phone was hacked, affecting his phone, email, and bank accounts, but some experts say his claim is not proven. The investigation is connected to a £5 million gift Farage received before the 2024 election.
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Labour chair Anna Turley sent a letter to Nigel Farage requesting he report a phone hack claim to security services within 24 hours.
Farage claims his phone was hacked by a foreign state, probably Russia, leaking information about a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Farage says the money was either for his security or a reward for his Brexit campaigning.
A forensic analysis supposedly found malware on Farage’s devices, possibly from Russia.
Turley says if not reported, Labour will report the matter to police and national security authorities.
Former National Cyber Security Centre head called Farage’s claim unproven and urged formal reporting to authorities.
Farage received the gift before declaring his candidacy for the 2024 election and has not declared it as per parliamentary rules.
The parliamentary commissioner for standards is investigating if Farage broke rules by not declaring the money.
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President Donald Trump said he does not worry about the upcoming midterm elections while negotiating to end the war with Iran. Polls show many Americans are concerned about the conflict and its effects on the economy, which could hurt Republican chances in the November elections.
Key Facts
President Trump said Iran is "negotiating on fumes" and must make a deal.
He claimed he does not care about the midterms in relation to the Iran war talks.
A recent Texas Republican Senate runoff was won by Trump’s endorsed candidate, Ken Paxton.
Polls indicate Americans are uneasy about the Iran war and its economic impact.
Some Republicans, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, fear the GOP could lose many seats due to the war’s unpopularity.
Democrats are focusing on issues like lower costs, healthcare, and housing to gain support.
The Republican National Committee remains optimistic about strong voter turnout for Trump and the GOP.
Trump’s comments were shared widely on social media and drew responses from both Republicans and Democrats.
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Kenneth Iwamasa, the former personal assistant to actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose. Iwamasa admitted to injecting Perry with the drug at Perry’s request shortly before finding him dead in his hot tub. Several other people involved in supplying Perry with ketamine were also convicted and sentenced.
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Kenneth Iwamasa received a 41-month prison sentence for injecting Matthew Perry with ketamine.
Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023, at age 54.
Perry struggled with addiction and had become dependent on ketamine, a drug sometimes used to treat depression.
Iwamasa injected Perry more than 25 times over several days, including three injections on the day Perry died.
Five people, including doctors and dealers, were convicted for their roles in supplying Perry with drugs.
Drug counselor Erik Fleming was sentenced to two years for helping supply controlled substances to Perry.
Doctors Mark Chavez and Salvador Plasencia were sentenced for conspiracy and profiting from Perry’s addiction.
Jasveen Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs to wealthy clients including Perry.
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A new report says it will take at least three years for U.S. contractors to rebuild key weapons stocks used in the Iran conflict. These weapons include Tomahawk missiles and Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems. While the U.S. has enough weapons for the Iran war, low supplies may limit firepower in a potential conflict with China.
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The report was released by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
It focuses on three weapons: Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot interceptors, and THAAD interceptors.
Tomahawk missiles strike targets far inside enemy areas.
Patriot and THAAD interceptors protect against missile and drone attacks.
Current weapons supplies are sufficient for likely Iran war scenarios.
Inventory levels are low enough to create risks in a possible conflict with China.
Rebuilding the stockpiles will take at least three years.
President Trump said in a Cabinet meeting that Iran is "negotiating on fumes" and that midterm elections won't change his war plans.
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President Donald Trump said he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran and is not worried about the upcoming midterm elections. He emphasized that the main goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and that sanctions will not be eased unless Iran behaves properly.
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President Trump stated he does not care about the midterm elections when it comes to negotiating with Iran.
He said Iran thought they could wait out his administration to get a better deal before the elections.
Trump highlighted the importance of stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons as the top priority.
He rejected any short-term deal that would let Iran and Oman control the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Trump threatened Oman, a U.S. ally, warning it must allow free passage through the Strait or face consequences.
The president said no sanctions on Iran will be lifted until Iran complies with terms.
He mentioned the U.S. is holding control over money that Iran claims is theirs, and this will only be returned if Iran behaves properly.
Trump said current talks with Iran are unsatisfactory but hinted that the U.S. might take stronger action if needed.
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Jill Biden said she was scared during President Joe Biden’s first 2024 debate because he seemed to be struggling and she worried he might be having a stroke. Her new interview reveals her true feelings about the event, which later led President Biden to drop out of the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.
Key Facts
Jill Biden felt frightened watching President Biden at the first 2024 debate.
She worried he was having a medical emergency, like a stroke.
Biden’s poor debate performance caused concern among Democrats.
President Biden withdrew from the reelection race about a month after the debate.
He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.
Jill Biden initially defended the president publicly after the debate.
She later shared a more honest, personal view in a CBS interview nearly two years later.
Biden's decision to step aside was the first time a sitting U.S. president did this during a reelection cycle since 1968.
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Jill Biden said she feared President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 presidential debate because he seemed very different and unwell. After the debate, some Democrats worried about his ability to continue as their candidate, but he did not drop out and planned to debate President Donald Trump again.
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Jill Biden thought President Biden might be having a stroke during the 2024 debate.
She said she had never seen him act like that before or since.
The debate took place in June 2024, months before the presidential election.
President Biden showed signs of illness, including a raspy voice and moments of confusion.
Some Democrats were worried about President Biden’s performance and future as their candidate.
President Biden’s campaign said he would not step down and planned to face President Donald Trump again in a debate.
They debated topics like immigration, the economy, and abortion rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris described Biden’s debate start as “slow.”
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The U.S. government is switching the bank that manages prepaid debit cards for about 3.6 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank. This change will not affect the amount or timing of their payments but will require new cards to be issued from this summer through 2027.
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Around 3.6 million Americans who receive Social Security or SSI benefits via Direct Express prepaid debit cards will be impacted.
The financial institution managing these cards is changing from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank.
Payment amounts and schedules will stay the same; this is an administrative change only.
New card issuance started in early 2024, with a full transition expected by late 2026 or early 2027.
Most affected recipients are elderly, disabled, or do not have regular bank accounts (unbanked).
Current cards can be used until they expire; no immediate action is needed other than keeping addresses updated.
The Treasury Department aims to modernize the program with better online access and app features.
The change aims to maintain or improve customer service and payment security without disrupting benefit delivery.
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Alabama Republicans asked the US Supreme Court to approve a congressional map previously ruled racially discriminatory. They want the Court to allow the map for the 2026 midterm elections, arguing recent Supreme Court decisions change the rules about race-based redistricting.
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Alabama Republicans want the Supreme Court to approve a congressional map struck down in 2023 for racial discrimination.
A three-judge panel ruled that Alabama’s map reduced the political power of Black voters by grouping most into one district instead of two.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 bars redistricting that limits voter representation based on race.
In April 2024, the Supreme Court weakened how the Voting Rights Act applies to redistricting cases, affecting states like Alabama.
Alabama Republicans say the earlier ruling against their map is no longer valid due to the recent Supreme Court decision.
If the map is restored, Alabama will hold new primaries in four districts on August 11; primaries were already held statewide in May.
A lower court recently rejected Alabama’s proposed map again, saying it denies Black voters a fair voice in Congress.
The fight over Alabama’s districts is part of a bigger national struggle for control of the US House of Representatives in the upcoming midterms.
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Southern California city agencies such as police and fire departments are spending much more on fuel due to rising gasoline prices linked to the war with Iran. To manage costs, these agencies are using alternatives like bike patrols, drones, and hybrid vehicles while trying to reduce engine idling.
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Pasadena’s fire department fuel costs rose 39% from late February to April 2026.
Pasadena police fuel spending increased 38% during the same period.
Los Angeles city is projected to spend nearly $50 million on fuel in 2026, $6 million more than budgeted.
LA fire department fuel costs jumped 52% between February and April.
Unleaded gas prices increased by 33%, from $3.72 to $4.95 per gallon, and diesel went up 47%, from $4.05 to $5.96.
Glendale invested in a 30,000-gallon fuel storage tank to reduce emergency costs and fuel price impact.
Some agencies use electric/hybrid vehicles and drones to reduce fuel use.
Police cars are equipped with computers that reduce the need to run engines when parked, saving fuel.
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A new poll shows that many Latino voters do not support President Trump. However, they also do not strongly support the Democratic Party. The poll reflects mixed feelings among Latino voters about both political sides.
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The UnidosUS poll focused on Latino voters’ opinions.
57% of respondents said they supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the last election.
37% of respondents supported President Trump in the last election.
Many Latino voters have lost support for President Trump.
Despite this, Latino voters are not fully supportive of Democrats either.
The poll was shared with CBS News.
The poll highlights changing political attitudes within the Latino community.
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A writer for the TV show "The Simpsons," who is known for having predicted President Donald Trump's rise years ago, is now running to become president of the United States. This marks a notable shift from entertainment to politics.
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The individual worked as a comedy writer on "The Simpsons."
The writer is recognized for a past episode that suggested Donald Trump would become president.
The writer is currently running as a candidate for U.S. president.
"The Simpsons" has a history of episodes that included political and social predictions.
This campaign connects a figure from television entertainment directly to U.S. presidential politics.
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President Donald Trump's administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new treatment center in Kenya instead of bringing them back to the United States. The facility, set up by U.S. government departments, will provide quick care for Ebola patients evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The U.S. will use a new quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola abroad.
This plan is designed to avoid long medical flights from Africa to the United States.
The facility is being prepared by the Departments of Defense, State, and Health and Human Services.
It is unclear where in Kenya the center will be located or if Kenya has officially agreed.
Kenyan officials confirmed discussions with the U.S. but emphasized adherence to Kenya’s laws and safety rules.
Ebola is a serious, often deadly disease that requires careful treatment and infection control.
Experts say patients should get high-quality care and that moving them as little as possible is best.
President Trump previously opposed bringing Ebola patients to the U.S. during the 2014 outbreak.
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