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Tulsi Gabbard announced she is resigning as director of national intelligence, effective June 30. She plans to leave her job to support her husband, who has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer.
Key Facts
Tulsi Gabbard was the director of national intelligence for 15 months.
She wrote a resignation letter to President Donald Trump and shared it on social media.
Her resignation is effective June 30.
The reason for leaving is to care for her husband during his serious illness.
Her husband has an extremely rare form of bone cancer.
Gabbard faced criticism during her time managing U.S. intelligence agencies.
The director of national intelligence oversees America's spy agencies.
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Senator Roger Wicker urged President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran to weaken its forces and reopen a key water passage. Wicker also warned against making a new agreement with Iran, calling it a bad idea.
Key Facts
Senator Roger Wicker is the Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
He wants President Trump to allow U.S. forces to finish destroying Iran’s military capabilities.
Wicker called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway.
He warned that making a new deal with Iran would be unwise.
The message was given on a Friday, emphasizing urgency to act.
The focus is on military and strategic actions concerning Iran.
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Medicare has started a new pilot program called WISeR that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to approve or deny some medical services for traditional Medicare patients. Some Democratic lawmakers want to stop the program because they worry it could delay or deny care for seniors and give companies financial reasons to cut costs over patient needs.
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The WISeR model uses AI-assisted prior authorization to review and decide on certain medical service requests within traditional Medicare.
The program launched in 2024 and currently operates in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.
Private contractors use AI to determine if a medical service is necessary and are paid based on the money saved by denying services.
Democrats argue that this setup may delay care, deny necessary treatments, and add bureaucratic hurdles for seniors.
Lawmakers have introduced resolutions in Congress to repeal the WISeR program.
Medicare’s goal with WISeR is to reduce wasteful or low-value medical services and lower overall healthcare costs.
Critics fear AI could override doctors’ judgments and prioritize saving money over patient health.
The pilot program is planned to run until 2031 unless stopped by lawmakers.
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The Trump administration announced that foreign nationals on temporary visas must return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency (Green Cards) instead of applying from within the US. This policy aims to strictly follow immigration laws and prevent temporary visa holders from staying in the US while seeking permanent status.
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The administration wants to close what it calls "loopholes" that let temporary visa holders stay and apply for Green Cards inside the US.
Temporary visa holders generally must leave the US and apply for permanent residency from abroad.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said adjusting status inside the US is a discretionary benefit, not an automatic right.
Immigration officers will review each case individually, considering visa violations or fraud.
Some visa types allow "dual intent," meaning holders can legally seek permanent residency while temporarily in the US, but this does not guarantee approval.
Rights groups warn the policy could force some vulnerable migrants to return to dangerous situations during the application process.
This guidance is part of President Trump's broader efforts to tighten immigration and reduce long-term residency paths.
The administration has also shortened some visa durations and revoked over 100,000 visas since President Trump returned to office.
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President Trump spoke with Representative Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District. They talked about efforts to make things more affordable and tax cuts before the upcoming November midterm elections.
Key Facts
President Trump and Rep. Mike Lawler held an event on Friday in New York.
The location was New York’s 17th Congressional District, a key swing area in elections.
They discussed work aimed at improving affordability for people.
They highlighted recent tax cuts as part of their message.
The event took place ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Rep. Lawler is one of three Republicans who won in that region.
The purpose was to encourage voter support for their policies and candidates.
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The House Oversight Committee has started an investigation into two prediction market companies, Kalshi and Polymarket, over possible insider trading by their users. The committee is asking for documents to see how these companies prevent illegal trading based on secret information.
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The investigation was announced by the House Oversight Committee on Friday.
Rep. James Comer, the committee chairman, sent letters to the CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket for internal documents.
The committee wants to know how the companies detect insider trading and verify user identities.
Kalshi and Polymarket let people bet on future events like elections, sports, and global issues.
There are concerns after reports showed users made large profits by correctly predicting dates of events related to the Iran war and Venezuela’s Maduro capture.
A U.S. special forces soldier was charged for allegedly betting on Maduro’s removal using secret government information.
Kalshi fined and suspended accounts of three congressional candidates for gambling on their own elections and now bans lawmakers from the platform.
Kalshi claims it has strong measures to stop insider trading and is willing to cooperate with the committee; Polymarket has not responded.
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Mahmoud Khalil, a US permanent resident and former Columbia University student, faces renewed detention and possible deportation after a federal appeals court ruled against his release on bail. His attorneys plan to ask the US Supreme Court to review the case, arguing that his prolonged detention without proper court review threatens civil liberties.
Key Facts
Mahmoud Khalil was detained in March 2025 due to his pro-Palestine activism while at Columbia University.
A federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision that had allowed his release on bail.
The court decision was close, with six judges against and five in favor of Khalil’s request.
Khalil’s lawyers say the ruling enables harsh detention without adequate judicial oversight.
The legal team plans to ask the US Supreme Court to pause the decision and review the case.
Khalil is married to a US citizen and missed the birth of his first child while detained.
The Trump administration has fast-tracked his deportation case, which his lawyers say is unfair.
Khalil continues to advocate for free speech and rights related to pro-Palestine activism despite the legal challenges.
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Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, resigned after her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. President Donald Trump publicly supported her decision to focus on her husband’s health.
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Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation following Abraham Williams' cancer diagnosis.
Abraham Williams has an extremely rare type of bone cancer.
Williams attended Gabbard’s swearing-in ceremony at the White House in February 2025.
President Donald Trump praised Gabbard’s choice to focus on her husband’s care.
Gabbard and Williams met during her 2012 congressional campaign.
They married in 2015.
Williams is a cinematographer who helped with Gabbard’s campaign photos.
The couple shares interests in outdoor activities and own property in Leander, Texas.
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President Donald Trump asked the new Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, to act independently and make decisions without outside influence. Trump criticized the previous chair, Jerome Powell, and wants Warsh to focus on growing the economy and avoid unrelated issues like climate change or diversity.
Key Facts
President Trump chose Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair.
Trump wants Warsh to be "totally independent" and ignore outside opinions.
Trump has publicly disagreed with the previous Fed Chair, Jerome Powell.
The White House hosted Warsh’s swearing-in, the first time since 1987 for a Fed chair.
Warsh had supported cutting interest rates to boost economic growth before his appointment.
The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% and may hold or increase them until 2026.
Trump criticized the Fed for focusing on issues like climate change and diversity instead of core goals like low inflation and full employment.
Warsh plans to lead a "reform-oriented" Fed and aims to raise living standards for all Americans.
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President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding due to important government duties. He said he will stay at the White House to focus on matters related to the situation in Iran.
Key Facts
President Trump will miss Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding this weekend.
The wedding is reportedly happening in the Bahamas.
Trump cited government responsibilities and the situation in Iran as reasons for staying in Washington, D.C.
He previously said he would try to attend but acknowledged the timing was not good.
Trump described the wedding as a small, private event.
Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée is Bettina Anderson.
Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump have five children.
Vanessa Trump recently announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, told U.S. lawmakers that she was sexually assaulted by three men connected to Epstein, including former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai. She also accused the late photographer Patrick Demarchelier of exposing himself to her. Levine has denied the allegations and any close ties to Epstein.
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Sarah Kellen worked for Jeffrey Epstein for 15 years and testified before the House Oversight Committee.
Kellen accused Philip Levine, Frédéric Fekkai, and Patrick Demarchelier of sexual misconduct involving her.
Philip Levine was Miami Beach mayor from 2013 to 2017 and ran for Florida governor in 2018.
Levine has denied having a friendship or business relationship with Epstein beyond a few meetings.
Emails show Levine had more contact with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell than he publicly admitted.
Frédéric Fekkai is a celebrity hairstylist linked to Epstein since the early 2000s.
Patrick Demarchelier died in 2022 and previously denied sexual misconduct allegations.
A transcript of Kellen’s testimony is expected to be released soon.
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Disney asked the FCC to decide if the TV show "The View," which airs on ABC, should be exempt from the "equal time" rule. This rule requires broadcasters to give equal airtime to political candidates. Disney said "The View" is a genuine news program and should not have to follow this rule.
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Disney owns the TV network ABC, which airs "The View."
The "equal time" rule requires TV stations to give equal time to political candidates if they appear on a broadcast.
Disney filed a request asking the FCC to exempt "The View" from this rule.
Disney claims "The View" is a real news show, called a "bona fide" news program under the law.
The company compared "The View" to other news programs that are already exempt from the rule.
The FCC is the government agency that regulates TV and radio broadcasts.
The decision will affect how political candidates can appear on "The View" during election times.
This request comes during a politically active time with President Donald Trump's ongoing term.
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House members from both parties are increasingly using discharge petitions to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and bring bills directly to a vote when he refuses to put them on the floor. This tactic is being used more than ever in recent history, with several petitions in the current Congress reaching the required number of signatures to force votes.
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A discharge petition is a way for House members to force a vote on a bill when the Speaker does not schedule it.
Republicans have traditionally discouraged members from signing Democratic-led petitions, but this is changing.
Speaker Mike Johnson suggested making it harder to succeed with discharge petitions, calling them "too common."
A recent petition by Rep. Donald Norcross reached 218 signatures, enough to force a vote, in just one month.
The 119th Congress has the highest number of successful discharge petitions since the tool’s modern form began.
Two discharge petitions in 2024 have become law: expanding Social Security benefits and providing disaster tax breaks.
Only one out of eight discharge petitions this year, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has become law so far.
Speaker Johnson blocked another petition aimed at allowing proxy voting for House members with newborns.
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The head of the White House task force for the World Cup said the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national soccer team must stay isolated for 21 days if they want to enter the U.S. This measure is to prevent the spread of Ebola during the outbreak in the DRC.
Key Facts
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) soccer team faces a 21-day isolation rule before entering the U.S.
The isolation decision relates to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
Andrew Giuliani leads the White House task force connected to the World Cup.
The rule applies specifically to the DRC national soccer team planning to come to the United States.
The goal is to protect public health in the U.S. from Ebola.
The announcement was reported by ESPN.
This guidance comes ahead of the upcoming World Cup event.
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President Donald Trump announced that he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding because of government responsibilities. He expressed his wish to be there but said his duties require him to stay focused.
Key Facts
President Trump will miss Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend.
The reason given is related to government work and responsibilities.
The wedding is for Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée, Bettina.
President Trump expressed love and support for his son and future daughter-in-law.
No other details about government duties preventing attendance were shared.
The announcement was made publicly on a Friday.
The wedding is a family event involving the Trump family.
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Two teenage boys were sentenced to life in prison for the racist murder of Kamran Aman, who was attacked while delivering groceries in Barry, Wales. Their case has been sent to the Court of Appeal to decide if their prison terms should be longer.
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Kamran Aman was killed outside his mother's home in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 16, attacked Aman in an unprovoked racist attack.
Marcus Staniforth, 17, was sentenced to 17 years; the other boy received 15 years.
The attack included racist insults, physical violence, and a fatal stabbing to the heart.
Staniforth fetched a knife from a nearby house and stabbed Aman multiple times.
Both boys were under the influence of drugs and alcohol during the attack.
They were arrested about 10 minutes after the incident; DNA evidence linked them to the crime.
The Court of Appeal will review if their sentences are too short and may extend them.
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Tulsi Gabbard, who served as the Director of National Intelligence under President Donald Trump, has announced she will resign from her position in the Cabinet. This news was reported during a CBS News special.
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Tulsi Gabbard was the Director of National Intelligence for President Donald Trump.
She has announced she will leave her role soon.
Her resignation means she will no longer be part of President Trump’s Cabinet.
The announcement was made public in a CBS News special report.
Tony Dokoupil was the anchor for the CBS News segment covering this story.
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President Donald Trump held the swearing-in ceremony of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair at the White House. Trump expressed his hope that Warsh would help stimulate the economy while saying the Federal Reserve would stay independent.
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Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the Federal Reserve chair on May 22, 2026.
The ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House, not at the Federal Reserve.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath.
President Trump criticized the previous Fed chair, Jerome Powell, for not lowering interest rates.
Trump wants lower interest rates to boost the economy.
Warsh’s confirmation followed a period of economic concerns caused by the war with Iran, which raised gas prices and inflation worries.
Trump said Warsh understands the benefits of a strong economy and hopes the economy will continue to grow.
The presence of high-profile officials like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Justice Brett Kavanaugh was noted during the event.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence to support her husband, who is battling a rare bone cancer. She notified President Trump of her decision on June 30, and her deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director.
Key Facts
Tulsi Gabbard stepped down from her role due to her husband’s recent diagnosis of rare bone cancer.
She informed President Trump about her resignation on June 30.
President Trump praised Gabbard’s work and announced Aaron Lukas as the acting director of national intelligence.
Aaron Lukas previously worked as an intelligence aide and deputy senior director at the National Security Council.
Gabbard was the fourth Cabinet official to leave during President Trump’s second term.
Gabbard, a veteran and former Democratic congresswoman, opposed foreign wars and faced challenges during U.S. strikes on Iran.
In a Senate hearing, Gabbard avoided directly supporting Trump’s strike on Iran and did not confirm whether the White House was warned about possible fallout.
Gabbard stated that Iran had not tried to rebuild its nuclear program after previous U.S. attacks, a statement that contradicted President Trump’s explanation for the strike.
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