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President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses have been granted immunity from ongoing and possible future tax audits by a Justice Department order. This decision extends a recent settlement between Trump and the IRS involving a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information.
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President Trump, his family, and his businesses cannot be prosecuted or investigated for current or future tax claims related to past tax returns.
The immunity was granted through a one-page document signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The document was posted online by the Justice Department without a formal announcement.
This immunity expands on a settlement regarding a $10 billion lawsuit about leaked tax documents from 2018 to 2020.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the move, calling it corrupt and unconstitutional.
The Justice Department set up a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate people claiming they were victims of politically motivated legal actions.
A five-member commission, mostly appointed by Todd Blanche, will decide how the fund’s money is spent.
Todd Blanche denied that the fund is partisan or directed by President Trump.
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Idaho is holding primary elections with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Three of the state's four congressional seats and the governor's seat are contested. Incumbents, including Senator Jim Risch and Governor Brad Little, face challengers in their Republican primaries.
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Idaho's primary election includes three congressional seats and the governor's race.
Republican Senator Jim Risch is seeking a fourth term and has three Republican challengers.
President Donald Trump endorsed Senator Risch's 2026 Senate campaign.
Republican Representative Russ Fulcher seeks a fifth term for Idaho's 1st Congressional District, facing two Republican challengers and two Democrats.
Republican Representative Mike Simpson aims for a 15th term in the 2nd Congressional District, with two Republican challengers and one Democratic candidate.
Governor Brad Little, a Republican, is running for a third term, competing against seven Republicans and four Democrats.
Idaho voted strongly for President Trump by nearly 40 points in the 2024 presidential election.
Polls are open on primary day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
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Senator Jon Ossoff is a slight favorite in the 2026 Georgia Senate race, but Republicans have a chance to win if they get past a divided primary that will go to a runoff. Republican candidate Mike Collins leads in the primary but trails Ossoff in polls for the general election, partly due to mixed voter feelings about President Trump and economic concerns.
Key Facts
Jon Ossoff is considered one of the more vulnerable senators but currently holds a small lead.
Republicans face a runoff primary between Mike Collins and another candidate after no one reached 50% of the vote.
Mike Collins has about 41.6% of the vote in the primary with a consistent polling lead among Republicans.
Polls show Collins losing to Ossoff in a general election match-up by around 7 percentage points.
President Trump won Georgia by only two points in 2024, and his approval ratings there are low, especially on the economy.
Economic issues like inflation and energy prices are top concerns for Georgia voters.
Collins has aligned himself closely with President Trump, supporting the war in Iran as a step toward U.S. energy independence.
A betting market gives Ossoff an 83% chance of winning the seat, while Republicans have a 17% chance.
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Rep. Mike Collins has moved to a runoff in the Georgia Republican primary for U.S. Senate, with the second spot still undecided between Rep. Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley. The winner of the runoff will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election, with Ossoff running unopposed in his primary.
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Mike Collins advanced to the GOP runoff in Georgia's Senate primary.
The runoff will occur on June 16, with Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley still competing for the second spot.
Jon Ossoff, the current Democratic senator, faces no primary opposition.
Georgia requires a candidate to get over 50% to avoid a runoff in primaries.
Collins and Carter both support President Donald Trump, but Trump has not endorsed anyone in the primary.
Derek Dooley, endorsed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, presents himself as a political outsider.
Collins is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged misuse of funds, which he denies.
Ossoff has raised over $32 million to defend his seat, while Republican groups have also invested heavily in ads.
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US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is ready to use military force if Iran does not reach a nuclear agreement. He also said there has been some progress in the talks with Iran.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about US readiness for possible military action against Iran.
The reason for potential military action is Iran’s nuclear program.
Talks between the US and Iran are ongoing.
Vance described some progress in these discussions.
The US government aims to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.
If talks fail, the US is prepared to act militarily.
These comments reflect current US policy under President Donald Trump.
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President Donald Trump said he hopes to end the conflict with Iran very quickly. He made this statement during a meeting with lawmakers and their families at the White House.
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President Trump spoke about the Iran conflict at the White House.
The event was the annual congressional picnic.
Lawmakers from both political parties and their families were present.
Trump expressed confidence in ending the war soon.
He said that the other side wants to avoid a long battle.
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House Democrats plan to introduce laws in 2027 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political ads if they regain control of the House. AI-generated videos and ads have become common in recent elections, often spreading misleading or fake content without clear disclosure.
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Democrats aim to pass legislation controlling AI use in election ads after the 2026 midterms.
Some AI political ads have shown false or manipulated videos of candidates doing things they never did.
Rep. Joe Morelle, top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, is leading efforts to require disclosure when AI is used in ads.
AI-generated ads have appeared in federal, state, and local elections across the U.S.
Both Republican and Democratic campaigns have used AI technology in their advertising.
AI helps campaigns create ads cheaply compared to traditional methods.
Some AI ads have included deepfake videos, which are fake videos made to look real.
There is growing concern about the impact of AI in politics, but its use is expected to continue.
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Janelle Stelson won the Democratic primary and will run again against Republican Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District this November. Perry has held this seat since 2013, and the district is considered competitive by political analysts.
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Janelle Stelson is a former TV news anchor and the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.
Stelson narrowly lost to Rep. Scott Perry in 2024 by about 5,000 votes.
The 10th District includes Harrisburg, York, and nearby areas.
The Cook Political Report rates this district as a toss-up, meaning it could be won by either party.
Stelson defeated Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas in the Democratic primary.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supported Stelson.
Scott Perry, a Republican, has been in Congress since 2013 and was previously the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
Court-ordered redistricting in 2018 made Perry’s district more competitive for elections.
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Andy Barr is expected to win the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky. CBS News reported this projection based on their election coverage.
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Andy Barr is running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
He is competing in the Republican primary election.
CBS News projects that Andy Barr has won the GOP primary.
This news comes from CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro, Caitlin Huey-Burns, and Nikole Killion.
The primary election result decides who will represent the Republican Party in the general Senate election.
Andy Barr’s projected win means he will likely be the Republican candidate in the upcoming Senate race.
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Some primary election races in Alabama were delayed because the state changed the boundaries of its congressional districts. Experts from CBS News discussed how these boundary changes, called redistricting, are affecting primary elections in different states.
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Alabama postponed some primary races due to redistricting.
Redistricting means redrawing the lines that decide congressional districts.
These changes can affect which candidates run in which districts.
CBS News analysts Jan Crawford and Anthony Salvanto discussed this topic.
Kyle Kondik, editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, also joined the discussion.
Redistricting is impacting primary elections beyond Alabama as well.
The analysis was shared as part of CBS News coverage.
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Charles Booker has won the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary, beating Amy McGrath. This election is to choose a candidate to replace Senator Mitch McConnell, who is retiring.
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Charles Booker is the projected winner of the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary.
He defeated Amy McGrath in the race.
The primary is to pick a candidate to run for Senator Mitch McConnell’s seat.
Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is retiring.
Six years ago, Amy McGrath narrowly won against Charles Booker in the same primary.
McGrath is a retired Marine fighter pilot.
In the previous race, McGrath won with 45 percent of the vote.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, is expected to compete against former Senator Doug Jones, a Democrat, in the upcoming Alabama governor’s race. Jones first became well-known by winning a 2017 special Senate election but later lost his seat to Tuberville.
Key Facts
Tommy Tuberville is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alabama.
Doug Jones is a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Alabama.
Jones won a 2017 special Senate election by beating Roy Moore.
Tuberville defeated Jones in a later Senate election.
Both men are now running in the race for Alabama governor.
Alabama is considered a deeply Republican state.
The governor’s race will take place this fall.
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A manhunt for an armed suspect in Fulton County, Georgia, caused a polling place to close on Tuesday. This closure delayed the election officials from sharing the primary election results.
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The event took place in Fulton County, Georgia.
Police were searching for an armed suspect during primary voting.
The polling location had to close because of the manhunt.
Closing the polling place delayed the announcement of election results.
The incident happened on a Tuesday, during a primary election.
Election officials were unable to report results on time due to the closure.
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The U.S. Mint announced that gold coins related to President Donald Trump will not be finished in time for the United States' 250th birthday celebration on July 4th. The coin designs are still being worked on, and final approval has not yet been given.
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The U.S. Mint is responsible for making the gold coins featuring President Trump.
These coins are meant to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Production of the coins will take several months to complete.
The final design of the coins has not been approved yet.
Because of these delays, the coins will not be ready by July 4th.
The information comes from a legal document seen by Newsweek.
The coins are part of the official anniversary celebrations.
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The White House is preparing to release an executive order focusing on AI safety and cybersecurity. The order aims to improve protection around advanced AI models and create a voluntary system for AI developers to share new models with the government before public release.
Key Facts
The executive order will address cybersecurity and AI safety.
It plans to secure important national security agencies like the Pentagon.
The order encourages better cyber defense in places such as hospitals and banks.
It proposes a voluntary system for AI companies to inform the government about new AI models 90 days before they are public.
The government would review so-called "covered frontier models" before they are released.
Both national security and civilian agencies may be involved in enforcing the order.
The draft is less strict than some lawmakers and groups want but still shows the Trump administration's focus on AI risks.
Official announcements will come directly from President Donald Trump.
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The US Senate has approved a measure to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran without Congress’s approval. The vote was close and included some Republicans joining Democrats, but the resolution still faces many challenges before it can become law.
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The Senate voted 50 to 47 to advance a War Powers Resolution restricting the president’s war-making powers against Iran.
Some Republicans joined Democrats in this unusual move to challenge President Trump’s military actions.
The resolution aims to ensure that only Congress can authorize war, as stated in the US Constitution.
The vote was procedural, so the resolution still must pass both the Senate and the House and overcome a likely presidential veto.
President Trump’s Republican allies have blocked similar resolutions several times this year.
The US has been involved in conflict with Iran since late February, affecting global energy and domestic costs.
The Trump administration says the president’s limited military actions are legal under the 1973 War Powers Act.
Despite Trump’s claim that hostilities ended on May 1, US troops remain involved in actions against Iran.
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Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has admitted defeat in the GOP primary race for the House. He lost to Ed Gallrein, who was supported by President Trump.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie is a Republican Congressman from Kentucky.
He was running in the GOP primary race for the House of Representatives.
Ed Gallrein, the candidate backed by President Trump, won the primary.
Massie conceded the race on Tuesday night.
CBS News covered the event with on-site reporting and political analysis.
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President Donald Trump strengthened his control over the Republican Party after Kentucky voters removed Congressman Thomas Massie in a primary election. Massie was one of the few conservative Republicans openly challenging President Trump’s agenda and faced heavy opposition from Trump and his allies.
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Thomas Massie, a seven-term congressman from Kentucky, lost his primary election after facing strong attacks from President Trump.
Massie opposed some of President Trump’s policies, such as military action in Iran and Venezuela and aid to Israel.
President Trump supported Massie’s opponent, Ed Gallrein, a farmer and retired Navy SEAL, and spent over $32 million on ads for the challenger.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Gallrein, turning the Kentucky primary into a national contest.
Similar defeats happened to other Republicans who opposed President Trump, including Indiana lawmakers and Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana.
Massie has voted with President Trump around 90% of the time during this second term.
The election was seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections.
Some voters still support Massie’s independent stance despite President Trump’s efforts to replace him.
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An off-duty police officer from the United Kingdom helped an on-duty officer in Nashville who was involved in a fight. The incident involved a man trying to take the police officer’s gun, and the UK officer stepped in to assist.
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The event took place in Nashville, Tennessee.
An off-duty UK police officer was present during the incident.
A man was trying to grab a police officer’s gun.
The UK officer helped the on-duty Nashville officer during the struggle.
The situation was reported by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
The story was featured on the CBS News app and website.
The incident shows cooperation between officers from different countries.
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After Representative Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky House GOP primary, White House communications director Steven Cheung responded on social media with a strong message supporting President Donald Trump's influence in politics. Cheung's post warned against underestimating President Trump's power.
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Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary for the House of Representatives.
Steven Cheung is the White House director of communications.
Cheung posted a message on social media soon after Massie's loss.
The message emphasized President Trump's political power.
Cheung used the phrase "F--- around, find out" to warn critics.
CBS News reported and analyzed the White House’s reaction.
The event shows the White House’s support for President Trump after the primary results.
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