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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed worry about low knowledge of American history and civics among young people. He said the court remains fair and independent, applying the law without outside influence, and noted that trust in the Supreme Court is currently low.
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Only about 13% of eighth graders are good at American history, and 22% are good at civics.
Justice Gorsuch worries this lack of knowledge could harm America's future.
A recent poll showed only 22% of U.S. voters have strong confidence in the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court currently has a 6-3 conservative majority.
About 40% of Supreme Court decisions are unanimous, similar to past decades.
Gorsuch was nominated by President Donald Trump but says justices must be loyal only to the Constitution, not any president.
President Trump has criticized some justices on social media despite appointing three of them.
Gorsuch said lifetime appointments keep justices independent from political pressure.
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President Donald Trump plans to build a large United States Triumphal Arch near the Potomac River in Virginia. Some people are concerned that this new structure will harm a place they consider special and beautiful.
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President Trump has proposed building a big memorial called the United States Triumphal Arch.
The arch would be located on the Virginia side of the Potomac River.
The area is viewed by some as having a sacred and beautiful view.
There is opposition due to concerns about damaging this important landscape.
The proposal involves changing a well-known and valued sight along the river.
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Senators from both parties are asking the State Department to restore $600 million in funding that the Trump administration has held back from Gavi, a group that provides vaccines to poor countries. The senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the release of the funds.
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Bipartisan senators are involved, meaning both Republicans and Democrats support this request.
The funding is meant for Gavi, an international group that helps deliver vaccines to developing countries.
The Trump administration has currently withheld $600 million intended for Gavi.
A letter was sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) led the effort.
Susan Collins is the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The goal is to support vaccination efforts in poorer countries to improve global health.
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A Secret Service agent named John Andrew Spillman was placed on leave after being arrested for allegedly exposing himself and masturbating in a public area of a Miami hotel. The incident happened while he was off duty but on the same day he had worked at a security detail for President Donald Trump at a nearby event.
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John Andrew Spillman, 33, is a Secret Service officer arrested in Miami.
He was found naked and masturbating in a hallway on the sixth floor of a Miami hotel.
The arrest happened at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel near Miami airport.
Spillman had been part of the security team at the 2025 PGA Cadillac Championship event attended by President Donald Trump earlier that day.
A woman claimed Spillman followed her to the floor and made her and other guests fearful for their safety.
Hotel security also reported seeing Spillman engaging in the same behavior.
The Secret Service placed Spillman on administrative leave and is conducting an internal investigation.
Spillman was held on $1,000 bail and later released after posting bond.
This arrest comes shortly after another Secret Service-related incident involving an attempted attack at a White House event attended by President Trump.
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President Donald Trump joked that his daily workout lasts about one minute. He made this comment while speaking in the Oval Office, surrounded by professional athletes, government officials, and children.
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President Trump said he works out "about one minute a day, max."
He made the comment during a gathering in the Oval Office.
The event included professional athletes, administration officials, and children.
Trump has previously spoken about the importance of physical fitness.
The remark was made in a light, humorous tone.
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Senate Republicans have proposed adding $1 billion to fund security upgrades for President Trump's planned White House ballroom. The money would go to the Secret Service for enhanced security measures after a man with weapons tried to attack President Trump at a recent media event.
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Senate Republicans included $1 billion for security upgrades in a bill funding immigration enforcement.
The funds will support the Secret Service in securing the White House ballroom project.
The upgrades include above-ground and underground security features, like bomb shelters.
The ballroom project aims to improve safety after an armed man attacked the 2026 White House Correspondents' dinner.
President Trump wants features like bulletproof glass and drone defenses for the ballroom.
Democrats oppose using public money for the ballroom and criticize it as a misuse of funds.
Republicans argue the ballroom is necessary for presidential event security.
The House has not released its own version of the funding bill yet, but Senate votes are expected soon.
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Millions of Americans might be able to get substantial refunds from the IRS because of tax rules related to COVID-19. The Taxpayer Advocate Service says many people may qualify but might not know it.
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The IRS offers refunds connected to tax benefits from the COVID-19 period.
These refunds could be sizable for those who qualify.
Tens of millions of Americans might be eligible.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service helps taxpayers understand their rights and options.
Some people may have missed claiming these benefits on their tax returns.
Checking eligibility could lead to getting money back from the government.
The refund rules come from laws passed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Republicans have proposed $1 billion in federal funding for security upgrades related to a planned White House ballroom, which President Donald Trump said would be paid for by private donations. Some Democrats criticize the proposal, saying it contradicts earlier statements that the project would not cost taxpayers money.
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The $1 billion funding is meant for security upgrades by the Secret Service, not for building the ballroom itself.
President Trump announced plans for a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, part of the East Wing Modernization Project.
The White House says the ballroom’s construction will be covered by private donations, with initial costs estimated between $200 million and $400 million.
Democrats argue that taxpayer money is ultimately covering the cost, despite claims to the contrary.
The funding proposal is part of a Senate reconciliation package, allowing passage by simple majority.
Supporters say the funds are needed for national security after a recent assassination attempt near a White House event.
Critics question the high cost during a time of broad economic challenges for Americans.
The Senate bill prohibits using the funds for the ballroom’s construction or furnishings.
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The total amount of money the United States owes, called the national debt, has become larger than the total value of all goods and services produced in the country in one year, known as the gross domestic product (GDP). This is the first time this has happened since World War II.
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The U.S. national debt has exceeded the GDP for the first time since World War II.
GDP means the total value of all goods and services made in the country in one year.
When debt is larger than GDP, it means the country owes more money than it produces annually.
This situation may affect the country’s ability to borrow and manage its finances.
CBS News reported and explained this development with contributor Javier David.
The last time the debt was this high compared to GDP was during World War II.
The report was shared through CBS News and its app.
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Election officials in Fulton County, Georgia, have asked a federal court to stop the Justice Department from getting the names of thousands of workers involved in the 2020 election. They want the court to cancel a subpoena that demands this information.
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Fulton County election officials want to block the DOJ from accessing election workers’ identities.
The request was made by the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections.
The officials filed a motion in a federal court in Georgia on Monday.
The motion asks the court to quash, or cancel, a grand jury subpoena.
The subpoena seeks names of thousands of people who worked in the 2020 election.
The case involves the federal Justice Department’s investigation related to the 2020 election.
Fulton County officials argue protecting the privacy of election workers is important.
The court will decide whether the DOJ can get access to this information.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit the Vatican this week to meet Pope Leo XIV. The meeting aims to ease tensions between President Donald Trump and the pope over U.S. Middle East policies, especially the Iran conflict.
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Rubio will be in Rome and Vatican City on Thursday and Friday.
He will meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope.
The trip focuses on Middle East issues and U.S.-Vatican relations.
Tensions rose after President Trump criticized the pope’s comments on immigration and the Iran war.
Trump posted a social media image comparing himself to Jesus, which was later deleted.
Pope Leo said he was advocating for peace, not targeting Trump.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, an ally of Trump, disagreed with Trump’s remarks about the pope.
Rubio has made previous trips to Italy and the Vatican as part of his role as Secretary of State.
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Vice President Vivek Vance voted early in the Ohio primary elections at a church in Cincinnati. After voting, he planned to travel to Iowa for campaign events.
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Vice President Vivek Vance voted in the Ohio primary elections on Tuesday morning.
He cast his ballot at St. Anthony of Padua Maronite Catholic Church in Cincinnati.
Vance was accompanied by his son, Vivek Jr.
A video of Vance voting was recorded by Fox News.
After voting, Vance intended to go to Iowa for additional campaign activities.
The Ohio primaries are part of the election process where voters choose candidates for upcoming general elections.
The voting took place before other ongoing campaign events across different states.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has closed the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, which was responsible for monitoring conditions and handling complaints about immigration detention. This office helped people report problems like mistreatment or rights violations in immigration detention centers.
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DHS confirmed it shut down the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO).
The OIDO acted as a watchdog for people in immigration detention.
It provided a place for migrants or others to report misconduct or excessive force.
The office also handled reports of violations of migrant rights.
The OIDO web page is now archived, meaning the office is no longer active.
DHS did not provide information about replacing or continuing this oversight function.
The closure affects how issues in immigration detention will be reported and monitored going forward.
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The Jumpstart Savings Act is a proposed law that would set up special savings accounts for buying tools and equipment. These accounts would work like 529 college savings plans and aim to help more Americans join skilled trades jobs.
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The bill is called the Jumpstart Savings Act.
It would create tax-advantaged savings accounts for tools and equipment.
The accounts are modeled after 529 college savings plans, which help save money for education.
The purpose is to address the shortage of skilled labor in the U.S.
It aims to make it easier and cheaper for people to enter skilled trades careers.
Skilled trades include jobs like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.
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President Donald Trump answered questions about the situation with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. This happened in the Oval Office after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update on military operations in the Middle East.
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President Trump spoke about the war involving Iran.
The discussion took place in the Oval Office.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided an update on the situation.
The focus was on tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments.
The briefing covered military operations in the Middle East region.
CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro shared the latest information.
The event was part of ongoing updates on U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
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Republican lawmakers in Tennessee plan to redraw the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district during a special session before the November elections. This move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that impacts how states draw their congressional districts.
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Tennessee is holding a special legislative session to consider redrawing congressional districts.
The focus is on changing the state's only Democratic-held U.S. House district.
This effort comes after a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affecting district maps.
Similar redistricting sessions are happening in Alabama and plans are in motion in Louisiana.
Civil rights groups are protesting these changes.
The redistricting efforts aim to affect representation in the November midterm elections.
Redrawing districts can change which party is likely to win in certain areas.
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Gasoline prices in the Great Lakes region are expected to drop by 20 to 40 cents per gallon soon as refinery problems improve. However, price changes remain uncertain due to ongoing global issues, including tensions near the Strait of Hormuz affecting oil supplies.
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Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin are likely to see the biggest gas price drops.
Diesel prices might fall by 25 to 60 cents per gallon.
Refinery outages caused a recent spike in fuel prices, pushing Michigan diesel to $6 per gallon.
Gasoline supply tightened because production slowed and inventories decreased.
The Great Lakes region had some of the fastest and largest fuel price increases in the U.S.
National average gas prices are lower than in Michigan and nearby states, where prices are close to or above $4.79 per gallon.
Prices could rise again if conflicts in the Middle East worsen or refinery issues return.
Drivers are advised to wait before buying gas, as prices may still fall more.
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Nigel Farage’s Reform Party received a £5 million donation from a crypto dealer that was not declared initially, causing criticism and confusion. To distract from the controversy, the party promoted a controversial immigration policy proposed by Zia Yusuf, a key figure in the party.
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Reform Party’s polling figures dropped before the donation story came out.
Nigel Farage received £5 million from Christopher Harborne, a crypto dealer based in Thailand.
The donation was not declared at first, raising questions about transparency.
Farage said he did not plan to become an MP when he took the donation and used the money for personal security.
Farage has done few public constituency meetings, citing safety concerns.
Zia Yusuf, a leading member of Reform, proposed building detention centers for illegal immigrants only in areas that voted for the Green Party.
Yusuf’s proposal attracted attention on social media and was seen as a distraction from the donation story.
Some Reform members want to gain support by appealing to voters unhappy with immigration policies.
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Jamie Varley, a teacher, is on trial for killing the 13-month-old baby he adopted with his partner. The court heard that Varley begged medical staff to save the baby after bringing him to the hospital unconscious, while the baby showed signs of physical abuse and died despite emergency efforts.
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Jamie Varley is accused of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he adopted with his partner.
Varley brought Preston to the hospital unconscious and begged medics not to let the baby die.
Medical staff worked for nearly an hour to try to save Preston but were unsuccessful.
Post-mortem showed the baby had 40 injuries and signs of sexual abuse and physical assault.
Varley and his partner both deny the charges of murder, abuse, and neglect.
Varley reportedly left Preston in the bath unattended before finding him unresponsive.
The child had no water in his lungs, indicating drowning was unlikely.
Varley’s behavior in the hospital was described as “hysterical” and chaotic by medical staff.
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The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales has ordered that hate crime prosecutions, especially antisemitic cases, be handled more quickly. This decision follows recent attacks on Jewish people and aims to show the community that authorities are taking action.
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Hate crime prosecutions will be fast-tracked after recent antisemitic incidents.
Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, and several arson attacks occurred in Jewish areas.
Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, told prosecutors to make charging decisions quickly once key evidence is seen.
Prosecutors are encouraged to act fast rather than wait to build a perfect case.
The goal is to increase confidence in the justice system within the Jewish community.
In the year to September 2025, 658 religious hate crime cases were prosecuted, with nearly 80% leading to convictions.
There were 11,140 racial hate crime cases in the same period, with an 85.2% conviction rate.
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