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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he does not want to make predictions about gas or oil prices. Gas prices have recently reached their highest levels during a war involving Iran. He noted that the military actions in the conflict went as expected.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke about gas prices on Sunday.
He said he is avoiding making predictions on future oil or gasoline prices.
Gas prices have reached their highest point amid the war involving Iran.
Wright mentioned the military part of the conflict proceeded as expected.
The comments were made during an interview with host Kristen Welker.
Rising gas prices are connected to the ongoing war situation.
The situation affects the U.S. energy market and consumer fuel costs.
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A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a person who was on the runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. Passengers evacuated using emergency slides, and some were injured; the person killed had entered a restricted area by breaking a fence. Authorities are investigating the incident and the airport security breach.
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The incident happened at Denver International Airport during a Frontier Airlines flight departing to Los Angeles.
The plane struck a pedestrian who had trespassed onto the runway by climbing a fence.
The person who died has not been publicly identified.
Passengers evacuated via emergency slides; 12 passengers had minor injuries, and 5 were hospitalized.
The National Transportation Safety Board is considering a safety investigation of the evacuation.
Local police are investigating the security breach, with help from the FAA and TSA.
The flight had 224 passengers and 7 crew members.
This event happened one day after a Delta Airlines worker was killed at Orlando International Airport in a separate accident.
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Workers have started painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue as part of President Donald Trump's plan to restore and improve the area before the U.S. turns 250 years old. The pool has suffered from leaks and damage for years, and Trump says the new paint and repairs will fix these problems and make the pool look better than ever.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is 2,030 feet long and located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
The pool has issues like leaks, broken pipes, algae, and bird droppings.
President Trump aims to restore and paint the pool with "American Flag Blue" paint.
Initial renovation plans estimated $300 million and over three years to complete.
Trump found a cheaper method, with some contractors offering to do the job for $1.5 to $2 million.
The project uses a special industrial swimming pool coating on top of the cleaned granite surface.
A no-bid contract worth $6.9 million was given to a preferred vendor using an emergency exemption.
Some critics say proper legal safeguards were ignored to approve the project quickly.
Trump believes the paint will last 40-50 years and prevent leaks.
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President Donald Trump said the US will watch Iran’s highly enriched uranium closely and use military force if anyone tries to access it. He stated the US has advanced surveillance through Space Force to monitor the sites and warned Iran that the US will act against any threats to the uranium.
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President Trump warned the US will target anyone trying to reach Iran’s highly enriched uranium.
The uranium is believed to be under the remains of nuclear sites bombed by the US in June 2025.
Trump said the uranium is under constant watch by the US military and Space Force.
Iran refuses to move its uranium or stop its nuclear enrichment program.
Trump claimed Iran agreed to let the US retrieve the uranium, but Iran denied this.
Iran’s uranium is enriched up to about 60%, short of the 90% needed for a nuclear weapon.
The 2015 nuclear deal limited Iran’s enrichment but President Trump withdrew from that deal.
The US and Iran are involved in ceasefire talks amid ongoing conflicts and economic tension.
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Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027, saying it is too high and includes expensive projects that may not work. He also raised concerns about the spending and supply issues caused by the ongoing war with Iran.
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The Trump administration proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 42% increase from 2026.
The current defense budget was about $700 billion when Kelly joined the Senate five and a half years ago.
Kelly is concerned about a space-based missile defense project called "Golden Dome," saying it may be costly and ineffective.
The administration plans to request additional funds to cover war costs with Iran, estimated between $25 billion and $50 billion.
Kelly said the U.S. has used many munitions in the Iran conflict, which has lowered stockpiles and could reduce national security.
He criticized the lack of a clear plan or timeline for the war under President Trump’s leadership.
Kelly is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, which oversees military matters.
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Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat, said President Trump is going into his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a weak position. Reed made this statement during an interview on Fox News Sunday.
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Senator Jack Reed is the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
He spoke about President Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Reed described President Trump as "terribly weakened" before the meeting.
The comment was made during an interview on the show "Fox News Sunday."
Senator Reed is from Rhode Island and is a member of the Democratic Party.
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On the CBS News show "Face the Nation," former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, Democratic Representative Ted Lieu, and Save the Children President Janti Soeripto appeared as guests. They discussed current issues related to health, politics, and humanitarian efforts.
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Scott Gottlieb is the former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ted Lieu is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.
Janti Soeripto is the President and CEO of Save the Children, a global nonprofit focused on children's welfare.
The three appeared together on the CBS News program "Face the Nation."
The show covered topics related to public health, political matters, and humanitarian aid.
The segment is available to watch on CBS News platforms and apps.
The article mentions missing the second half of the show but does not provide details on what was discussed then.
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The article says the United States needs a confirmed ambassador for religious freedom. A confirmed ambassador has official power and credibility that temporary officials do not have.
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The U.S. currently lacks a confirmed ambassador for religious freedom.
Temporary or interim officials cannot match the authority of a confirmed ambassador.
An ambassador represents the U.S. in diplomatic matters related to religious freedom.
Having a confirmed ambassador strengthens the country's ability to promote religious rights abroad.
The article stresses the urgency of appointing and confirming this ambassador position.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration is open to the idea of suspending the federal gas tax to help lower high fuel prices. However, such a suspension would need Congress approval and might only reduce prices slightly.
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The federal gasoline tax is 18.3 cents per gallon and the diesel tax is 24.3 cents per gallon.
Gas prices in the U.S. reached an average of $4.52 per gallon, up from under $3 when the war started.
Suspending the gas tax requires an act of Congress; the White House has not officially pushed the idea before.
The gas tax helps fund the Highway Trust Fund, which pays for roads and bridges.
Other White House actions include using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and waiving the Jones Act to ease fuel supply issues.
Even a full gas tax suspension would only lower prices by about 10 to 16 cents per gallon.
Energy Secretary Wright noted the risks of a nuclear-armed Iran to global energy supplies despite short-term disruptions from the war.
The administration’s statements come as midterm elections approach and energy prices remain a political concern.
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Oregon's Democratic-led government increased the state gas tax and other fees to fund road repairs and fix the transportation budget. However, a Republican-led petition triggered a public vote on this tax increase, coming at a time when gas prices are rising nationwide due to conflicts in the Middle East.
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Oregon raised its gas tax and other transportation-related fees last fall.
The goal was to improve roads and address a budget shortfall.
Republicans collected more than 250,000 signatures to put a repeal question on the May 19 primary ballot.
Gas prices are increasing nationally, with Oregon’s prices about 80 cents higher per gallon than the U.S. average.
The war involving Iran and Israel has disrupted oil supplies and contributed to rising gas costs.
Voters will decide whether to keep or repeal the gas tax increase amid concerns about the cost of living.
Democrats argue the tax increase funds necessary infrastructure, while Republicans say it worsens affordability.
This issue reflects broader national debates over taxes and costs during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Rep. Jim Clyburn criticized Chief Justice John Roberts and other Supreme Court justices for a recent ruling that reduced the power of the Voting Rights Act. He said this decision showed the court acting in a clearly partisan way.
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The Supreme Court made a ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Rep. Jim Clyburn is a Democratic congressman from South Carolina.
Clyburn said Chief Justice Roberts will be remembered as part of "infamous" justices because of this ruling.
The Voting Rights Act is a law designed to protect voters from discrimination.
Clyburn expressed surprise at how openly political the Supreme Court has become.
The article does not specify the exact details of the court’s decision.
The criticism focuses on the court’s impact on voting rights protections.
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Rep. Ted Lieu discussed the recent court decisions on redistricting and their impact on the Republican advantage in Congress. He expressed confidence that Democrats can still win key seats in the upcoming midterm elections by focusing on lowering costs for Americans and opposing policies from President Trump.
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Rep. Ted Lieu is the vice chair of the Democratic Caucus and serves on the foreign affairs committee.
He disagrees that Republicans hold a large advantage, suggesting it may be smaller due to current economic issues.
The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated an election, which Lieu called a waste of taxpayer money.
Democrats spent over $60 million on the Virginia redistricting effort, mostly through indirect funding channels.
Lieu believes Democrats will win at least two of four Virginia seats in the midterms.
He says the main Democratic message is to reduce health care, energy, and general living costs for Americans.
Lieu criticized President Trump’s tariffs and economic policies for increasing costs.
Democrats passed a House bill to extend ACA (Affordable Care Act) tax credits for three years and urge Senate approval.
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Democratic Representative Ted Lieu criticized the Virginia Supreme Court for canceling the state's referendum that changed congressional district boundaries. He said the decision was wrong and disgraceful.
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The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a referendum on redrawing congressional districts.
The referendum involved changing the boundaries for Virginia's congressional districts.
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu spoke against the court's decision on the show "Face the Nation."
Rep. Lieu described the decision as both wrong and disgraceful.
The topic relates to how voting districts are drawn, which affects elections.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Seventeen Americans who were on a cruise ship with exposure to hantavirus have been brought back to the United States. They arrived in Nebraska, where health officials from the CDC are interviewing them and assessing their risk of infection to decide on next steps.
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The cruise ship M/V Hondius had a hantavirus situation onboard.
All passengers were evacuated after the ship docked in Tenerife, Spain.
U.S. CDC medical teams met the passengers in Spain for interviews and health assessments.
The 17 American passengers were flown to Nebraska on a special chartered flight.
Nebraska hosts a national quarantine unit and a biocontainment unit to handle infectious diseases.
The CDC uses interviews to categorize passengers as low, medium, or high risk based on exposure.
Passengers can choose to stay in Nebraska or return home with CDC and local health support if safe.
The CDC clarified hantavirus is not like COVID-19 and does not recommend testing people without symptoms or quarantining them.
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Native American tribes and environmental groups successfully stopped a graphite mining project on sacred land in South Dakota, forcing the company to withdraw. This fight echoes past protests over pipeline construction and raises concerns about energy projects threatening tribal rights and important cultural sites.
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The mining project threatened Pe’ Sla, a ceremonial site in the Black Hills, sacred to the Lakota Sioux tribes.
Pete Lien and Sons, the company behind the graphite drilling, canceled the project and will restore the site.
The Pe’ Sla site is within Ȟe Sápa (Black Hills), a region with deep spiritual meaning to the Lakota people.
A uranium mining project on state land nearby also risks disturbing Indigenous and historic sites.
Opposition to both projects highlights ongoing conflicts over natural resource extraction, water safety, and tribal cultural rights.
The canceled graphite project’s victory recalls the 2016 Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.
The Trump administration supports energy independence by promoting mining and pipelines but faces resistance from Indigenous groups.
Graphite and uranium are mostly imported today, making local mining efforts strategically important for the US.
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Angela Rayner urged Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to act more quickly and strongly after the party suffered major losses in recent elections. She said Labour must change its approach to help working people and called for more economic powers for regional mayors, a higher minimum wage, and more public ownership.
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Labour lost nearly 1,500 local council seats in England, mainly to Reform UK and the Green Party.
Labour lost control of the government in Wales.
In Scotland, Labour tied for second place while the Scottish National Party kept control.
Angela Rayner said the party risks becoming one for wealthier people instead of working people.
She called for stronger action to improve living standards and reduce inequality.
Rayner supports giving more powers to regional mayors, raising the minimum wage, and promoting public and cooperative ownership.
She backed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s return to national politics after Labour blocked his candidacy.
Rayner did not challenge Starmer’s leadership but her statement increases pressure on him to change course.
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President Donald Trump has shifted away from traditional conservative ideas. He has taken on some policies that resemble socialism, such as increasing presidential powers and getting involved in businesses and the free market.
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President Trump has moved away from some usual conservative beliefs.
He has adopted positions that are similar to socialism.
He is expanding the powers of the presidency.
He is interfering in business activities and the free market.
His government actions are used to benefit his personal interests.
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Several southern states controlled by Republicans are redrawing congressional district maps after a recent Supreme Court decision. Tennessee approved a new map that could remove the state’s only Democratic House member. This redistricting aims to help the Republican Party keep control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming election.
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Southern red states, led by Republicans, are redrawing congressional district boundaries.
The changes follow a Supreme Court ruling related to redistricting.
Tennessee’s Republican leaders approved a new district map on Thursday.
The new Tennessee map could cause the state’s only Democratic House member to lose their seat.
The redistricting efforts are part of the GOP’s strategy to maintain a House majority this fall.
The Supreme Court ruling involved a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district lines based on new rules or population changes.
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President Donald Trump’s gold card visa program, launched in 2025 to quickly grant U.S. residency to wealthy foreigners who pay $1 million, has only received 338 applicants so far. The program promised fast processing but documents show it does not guarantee quicker approval and is currently facing legal challenges.
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The gold card visa program started in 2025 under President Trump’s administration.
It requires a $1 million payment plus a $15,000 processing fee.
Only 338 people have applied and 165 have paid the processing fee.
The program does not guarantee faster visa approval compared to other types.
It aims to attract wealthy foreign investors in exchange for U.S. residency or citizenship.
The program replaced the previous EB-5 investor visa but is tied to EB-1 and EB-2 visa categories.
A federal lawsuit accuses the government of hiding information about the program’s creation and operation.
Some officials previously claimed the program sold $1.3 billion in gold cards quickly, but actual numbers are much lower.
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California faces cuts to its food assistance programs because of new federal laws that reduce funding. To help fill the gap, the state is proposing a one-time tax on billionaires to support food benefits and health insurance. Many people in California rely on food banks and government aid to meet their basic needs amid these changes.
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President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in June, will cut Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by more than $186 billion over 10 years.
These cuts could cause over 3 million people nationwide and around 665,000 in California to lose food benefits.
California plans a one-time 5% tax on assets of the state’s 200+ billionaires to raise nearly $100 billion, aiming to cover health insurance and food benefit shortfalls.
About 10% of the money raised from this tax will help replace lost food assistance funding.
California has over 5.3 million food benefit recipients, the highest number of any state.
Starting April, 72,000 immigrants in California began losing food benefits; from June, nearly 600,000 people will be tested on work requirements to continue receiving benefits.
Recipients must work, study, or volunteer, or risk losing benefits if they fail these requirements for three months.
Many Californians, including single mothers like Greer Dove and injured workers like Gladys Lee, depend on food banks and SNAP to feed their families.
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