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Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack have filed a lawsuit to block a $1.7 billion fund created under President Trump’s administration. The fund is intended to compensate people who claim the government unfairly targeted them, but the officers argue it could reward rioters and endangers law enforcement.
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The lawsuit was filed by retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges.
The $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump and the federal government.
The fund aims to provide a way to compensate people who say the government weaponized legal actions against them.
Some January 6 rioters, including those pardoned by President Trump, may qualify for payouts from this fund.
The officers argue the fund is illegal and harms them by potentially rewarding violent rioters.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund but has not said it would deny payouts to convicted rioters pardoned by Trump.
The officers fear the fund sends a message that violence in President Trump’s name will be rewarded, not punished.
The officers' lawyer describes the fund as illegal and dangerous, asking the court to stop any money transfers.
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Barney Frank, a former congressman from Massachusetts and a supporter of gay rights, has died at age 86. He was known for leading efforts on Wall Street reform and co-sponsoring the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which aimed to prevent another financial crisis like the one in 2008.
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Barney Frank was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.
He was openly gay and advocated for gay rights during his career.
Frank chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.
He helped create the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 to regulate the financial industry.
The Dodd-Frank Act was a response to the financial crisis in 2008.
Barney Frank died at the age of 86.
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The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over a new law that bans prediction markets. The federal agency in charge, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), says it alone has the authority to regulate these online trading platforms.
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Minnesota passed a law banning prediction markets.
Prediction markets are websites where people bet on the outcomes of future events.
The Trump administration, through the CFTC, is suing Minnesota because it disagrees with the state law.
The CFTC says it has the exclusive right to regulate prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
This lawsuit follows other recent CFTC legal actions against states trying to regulate prediction markets.
The issue concerns whether states or the federal government should control these online markets.
The lawsuit was filed on a Tuesday (exact date not specified).
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Barney Frank, a longtime Massachusetts congressman and key author of the Dodd-Frank financial reform after the 2008 crisis, died at age 86. He was also one of the first openly gay members of Congress and a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights.
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Barney Frank served 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing southern Massachusetts.
He co-wrote the Dodd-Frank Act, a major financial law aimed at preventing another crisis like the 2008 meltdown.
Frank openly came out as gay in 1987, becoming the first member of Congress to do so voluntarily.
In 2012, he became the first sitting member of Congress to marry a same-sex partner.
The Dodd-Frank Act increased rules on big banks and created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Frank worked to advance LGBTQ rights, including fighting against "don’t ask, don’t tell" and for anti-discrimination laws.
He entered hospice care at home in Maine last month before passing away.
Civil rights advocates recognized him as a fearless fighter for equality.
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Republican Representative Thomas Massie lost his primary election in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to Ed Gallrein, who was supported by President Donald Trump. Despite the defeat, Massie hinted at a possible presidential run in 2028 and remains a notable figure for his independent positions within the Republican Party.
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Thomas Massie lost the Republican primary with 45.1% of the vote against Ed Gallrein’s 54.9%.
President Trump supported Gallrein and publicly criticized Massie, calling him the worst Republican congressman.
Massie has served in Congress since 2012 and is known as one of the most conservative Republicans.
Massie and Trump have clashed on multiple issues, including COVID-19 relief and foreign policy.
Massie supported releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump opposed.
Massie endorsed Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign but distanced himself from Trump’s policies after the 2025 inauguration.
Massie has a large following on social media, with over 1.7 million followers on X (formerly Twitter).
During his concession speech, Massie’s supporters chanted slogans encouraging a 2028 presidential bid.
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Barney Frank, a former Democratic US representative from Massachusetts, died at age 86. He served in the US House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013 and had been in hospice care due to congestive heart failure.
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Barney Frank was a Democratic member of the US House of Representatives.
He represented Massachusetts from 1981 until 2013.
Frank was 86 years old at the time of his death.
He had congestive heart failure and entered hospice care at his home in Maine last month.
Frank said he was taking it easy and relaxing as his heart condition worsened.
His sister, Doris Breay, described him as a wonderful brother.
The family shared the news with NBC10 in Boston.
The article mentioned more details would be provided later.
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US Representative Thomas Massie lost a Republican primary in Kentucky after heavy spending and political pressure. President Donald Trump endorsed Massie’s challenger, Ed Gallrein, and pro-Israel groups invested large sums to oppose Massie because he questioned US military aid to Israel.
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Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein.
President Donald Trump supported Gallrein, increasing national attention on the local race.
Pro-Israel organizations and donors, including billionaire Miriam Adelson, spent millions against Massie.
Massie opposed US military aid to Israel and criticized pro-Israel political influence.
The race highlighted growing American unease with foreign influence in US politics.
Massie is a libertarian conservative who opposes foreign intervention and foreign aid generally.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned in Kentucky for Gallrein, an unusual move for a cabinet member.
Besides Israel-related issues, Massie pressed for transparency about Jeffrey Epstein files, which annoyed parts of the Republican leadership.
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A report by the Economic Policy Institute shows that US employers spend over $1.5 billion yearly to oppose labor unions. This money goes to consultants and lawyers who help companies fight union efforts during elections and organizing campaigns.
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US employers spend $1.5 billion each year on efforts to avoid labor unions.
$442 million is spent annually on union-avoidance consultants.
Amazon spent $26.6 million in 2025 on union-avoidance consultants.
Union membership in the US is now about 10%, down from 20.3% in 1983.
Nearly 70% of Americans approve of labor unions, according to Gallup polls.
Law firms like Littler Mendelson work with companies like Amazon and Starbucks to oppose union campaigns.
These firms also oppose laws that seek to improve workers’ rights, such as California’s AB5 bill.
It can take over a year on average for workers to reach a first union contract after winning an election.
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The article calls for the Senate to confirm the leader in charge of expanding ICE detention centers. It raises concerns about whether this leader has a financial interest in the growth of these detention facilities.
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ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE is expanding the number of detention centers.
The person leading this expansion has not been confirmed by the Senate.
There are questions about this leader possibly having financial ties to the expansion.
The Senate and the public want clear answers about this potential conflict.
Senate confirmation is a process where lawmakers approve key government officials.
Detention centers hold people who have immigration issues or are suspected of breaking immigration laws.
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A shooting happened at the Islamic Center of San Diego. More information is coming out about the people who were killed and the two men who carried out the attack.
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The event took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Two gunmen were involved in the shooting.
Victims of the attack have been identified.
Authorities are releasing details about both victims and gunmen.
The report was covered by CBS News and reporter Lana Zak.
The incident is under investigation by local police.
The community is learning more as officials share updates.
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An explosive device went off near a polling place in Pennsylvania during the state’s primary election. No one was hurt, and voting continued at the location while police investigated.
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The incident happened half a block from a polling station in Pennsylvania.
The explosion took place on a Tuesday during the primary election.
Pennsylvania State Police handled the investigation.
No injuries were reported from the explosion.
Voting at the affected polling site continued without interruption.
Officials gave a public statement about the event on the same day.
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Pennsylvania held primary elections for governor and U.S. House seats. Incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, and Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity both ran unopposed in their primaries for governor. Voters also chose candidates for House races that could influence party control in Congress after the November elections.
Key Facts
Pennsylvania's primaries included races for governor and U.S. House seats.
Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, seeks a second term with no primary challengers.
Republican Stacy Garrity, the state treasurer, also ran unopposed for governor.
House races are important because they can affect which party controls Congress.
Democrats are aiming to win four House districts currently held by Republicans.
Democrats faced competitive primaries in three targeted districts; Republicans did not have contested primaries in those areas.
In Philadelphia’s 3rd District, Democrats selected a nominee to replace retiring Representative Dwight Evans; no Republicans ran for this seat.
Pennsylvania is considered a battleground state that has switched between Democrats and Republicans in recent presidential elections.
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The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Minnesota because the state passed a new law banning prediction markets. The administration argues that federal law overrides Minnesota’s ban, which makes running or advertising prediction markets a felony starting August 1.
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Minnesota passed a law banning prediction markets, signed by Governor Tim Walz.
The law makes it a crime to operate or advertise these markets in Minnesota.
The new law will start on August 1.
The Trump administration claims federal law overrules Minnesota’s ban.
The administration filed a lawsuit to challenge the state’s new law.
Prediction markets allow people to bet on the outcome of events, and are often regulated under federal rules.
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Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano, a U.S. Army soldier, remains committed to his military service even after his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE for a month. The couple is now reunited and spoke about their situation and future plans.
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Sgt. Jose Serrano is a soldier in the U.S. Army.
His wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was held in ICE detention for one month.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency.
Despite the detention, Sgt. Serrano is not doubting his dedication to the military.
The couple is currently back together after the ordeal.
They shared their story in an interview with CBS News.
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Barney Frank, a longtime U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts and a key figure behind major banking reform after the 2008 financial crisis, died at age 86. He was also an important advocate for gay rights and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.
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Barney Frank served in the U.S. House of Representatives for about 30 years.
He helped create the Dodd-Frank Act, a law that changed banking rules to prevent risky behavior after the 2008 recession.
Frank was openly gay and a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights in politics, publicly coming out in 1987.
He supported ending the "don't ask, don't tell" military policy and worked on laws to protect LGBTQ+ workers.
Frank was married to his husband, Jim Ready, and was the first member of Congress to enter a same-sex marriage.
After retiring in 2013, Frank served on the board of Signature Bank until it closed in 2023.
Barney Frank died peacefully in hospice care, as confirmed by his longtime friend and former campaign manager.
Memorial services are being planned in Boston and possibly Washington D.C.
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Millions of people in parts of California and North Carolina have been warned to stay indoors because of dangerous air pollution. In California, wildfire smoke is creating tiny harmful particles in the air, while in North Carolina, high ozone levels from pollution and weather conditions are causing health alerts.
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Southern California counties like Los Angeles and Riverside have air pollution alerts due to wildfire smoke from several ongoing fires.
Wildfire smoke contains PM2.5 particles, which are tiny and can harm lungs and the heart.
Thousands of people have had to leave their homes because of rapidly spreading wildfires.
In North Carolina’s Triad region, a Code Orange alert warns of unhealthy ozone pollution, mainly caused by vehicle and industrial emissions reacting in hot weather.
Ground-level ozone is invisible but can cause coughing, chest pain, and worsen lung diseases.
Both PM2.5 and ozone are dangerous pollutants that can affect breathing and heart health, especially for children, older adults, and sick people.
Officials recommend staying indoors, closing windows, using air purifiers or air conditioning, avoiding tough outdoor activities, and wearing N95 masks if going outside.
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President Donald Trump said he was close to ordering new military strikes against Iran but decided not to after talking with U.S. allies in the Middle East. A CBS News expert provided analysis on this situation.
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President Trump said he was "an hour away" from resuming strikes on Iran.
He stopped the planned strikes after receiving input from Middle Eastern allies.
The discussion involved concerns about restarting military actions in the region.
CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd gave insight into the situation.
The event relates to U.S. foreign and defense policy decisions under President Trump.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing banks to strengthen their checks on customers, especially focusing on immigration status. The order asks regulators to provide guidance on reducing financial risks related to lending to immigrants who might be deported, but it does not require citizenship checks.
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The executive order is called Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System.
It urges banks to improve "know your customer" procedures targeting immigration status.
The order highlights risks from providing credit or financial services to people who may be deported.
It stops short of mandating citizenship checks for bank customers.
The order asks the Treasury Secretary to issue guidance within 60 days about risks in banking linked to unauthorized financial activity.
Potential warning signs include using individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITINs) instead of Social Security numbers.
Lending to immigrants who could be removed is said to create credit risks for banks.
Banking representatives have shown some support for improving financial system security.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives monthly disability payments to veterans who have health problems related to their military service. Payments for June 2026 will be sent on July 1, and the amount depends on the severity of the veteran’s condition and family situation.
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VA disability payments provide tax-free money to veterans with service-related health issues.
Conditions covered include physical injuries, chronic pain, hearing loss, PTSD, and illnesses from exposure to toxins.
To qualify, veterans must have served on active duty and have a medical condition linked to their service.
Payments depend on a disability rating from 0% to 100%, with higher ratings meaning more money.
Veterans with a 10% rating receive about $180 per month; those with 100% can get nearly $3,940 per month.
Additional payments are available for veterans with disabilities rated 30% or higher if they have spouses or children.
If the payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are sent earlier.
The VA has set payment dates through the end of 2026, with most payments sent on the first business day of the following month.
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Some candidates supported by President Donald Trump won their primary elections in several states on Tuesday. Political experts Joel Payne and Alex Vogel shared their thoughts about the primary results.
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Tuesday’s primary elections took place in multiple states.
Candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump won in these primaries.
The article includes reactions from political strategists Joel Payne and Alex Vogel.
The primary results show how candidates connected to Trump performed.
The analysis helps understand the political impact of these elections ahead of the general election.
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