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John Bolton, who advised the White House on national security, said that the United States has not completed its efforts in dealing with Iran. He believes the U.S. still has a strong position in this ongoing conflict, which began more than two months ago.
Key Facts
John Bolton is a former national security adviser for the White House.
He spoke about the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The conflict has lasted for over two months.
Bolton said the U.S. "hasn't finished the job" regarding this conflict.
He believes the U.S. currently has a major advantage in the situation.
His comments suggest the U.S. may continue its actions related to Iran.
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California, Arizona, and Nevada have proposed voluntary water-saving measures for the next three years to help manage shrinking water supplies from the Colorado River. The plan aims to save water and buy time while seven states with water rights from the river continue to negotiate how to share cuts due to low reservoir levels.
Key Facts
The Colorado River provides water to about 40 million people in the western United States.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the river’s two main reservoirs, are at historically low water levels.
The three states’ plan would save 3.2 million acre-feet of water through voluntary cuts by 2028.
Additional water savings of 700,000 acre-feet are expected from conservation and infrastructure improvements.
The plan includes a conservation pool to support federal trust obligations to Arizona tribes.
The seven states with legal water rights have not reached an agreement on sharing water cuts.
Northern basin states want southern basin states to reduce their water use more, while southern states want all to share responsibility.
Snowpack in the upper Colorado River basin is currently very low, at 23% of the historical median, worsening water shortages.
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Senior Democrats are restarting a foreign policy group called National Security Action to support potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028 and bring together experts for a future Democratic administration. Maher Bitar, who has worked with Democrats in Congress and the White House, will lead the group as it plans activities like retreats and polling to shape foreign policy ideas.
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National Security Action was founded in 2018 and helped shape Democrats' foreign policy in the 2020 election.
The group played a role in staffing much of President Biden’s national security team, including Jake Sullivan, a co-founder.
Maher Bitar, national security adviser to Senator Adam Schiff, will lead the group for the 2028 primary season.
The group aims to prepare foreign policy ideas and a team of experts for a future Democratic administration after the 2028 election.
There are significant divisions within the Democratic Party on foreign policy issues such as Israel, China, tariffs, and artificial intelligence.
About 80% of Democrats now view Israel unfavorably, a major shift influenced by recent events in Gaza and Israel.
Some prominent Democratic senators considering a 2028 presidential run voted against arms sales to Israel last month.
The group plans to include diverse views within the party and focus on rising leaders in foreign policy.
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Senator Adam Schiff said the Department of Justice asked for another grand jury to review charges against James Comey because acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wants to become the permanent attorney general. Schiff made this comment during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Key Facts
Senator Adam Schiff is from California and is a member of the Democratic Party.
The Department of Justice asked for a new grand jury indictment related to James Comey.
Todd Blanche is the current acting Attorney General.
Schiff suggested that Blanche’s motivation for seeking the indictment is to secure a permanent role as Attorney General.
The statement was made during an interview on the TV show “Meet the Press” hosted by Kristen Welker.
James Comey is a former FBI Director who has been involved in legal and political controversies.
The grand jury process is used to decide if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.
The article focuses on U.S. government and legal issues involving high-profile officials.
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Authorities have confirmed that buckshot from the gun of Cole Tomas Allen, who tried to attack the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to kill President Donald Trump, hit a Secret Service agent's protective vest. Allen is charged with attempted assassination of the president and other firearms offenses and is currently in jail awaiting trial.
Key Facts
Buckshot from Allen’s shotgun struck the bulletproof vest of a Secret Service agent during the April 25 attack.
The agent survived and was not wounded despite being hit by the buckshot.
Allen attempted to enter the media event at a Washington hotel carrying guns and knives.
Allen was injured during the incident but was not shot.
He faces charges including attempted assassination of President Trump and discharging a weapon during a violent crime.
Allen is held without bail while awaiting trial and could face life in prison if convicted.
Allen is 31 years old, from Torrance, California, and worked part-time as a tutor and video game developer.
The U.S. Attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, confirmed the gunshot came from Allen’s weapon, ruling out friendly fire.
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New rules under President Donald Trump’s administration have made it harder for healthcare providers to offer support services for families with children who have autism. Changes in Medicaid qualifications and insurance rules have reduced access to therapies like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), affecting many low-income families.
Key Facts
President Trump introduced the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) to cut federal costs and change Medicaid rules.
Medicaid provides healthcare to about 70 million low-income people as of June 2025.
Many autism support providers rely on Medicaid funding to serve children in need.
New insurance requirements have become stricter, making it harder to claim funding for autism therapies.
Providers have less time to prepare reports for insurance companies, adding to administrative challenges.
State rules, like in Oklahoma, limit access by restricting travel across state borders for therapy.
Differences in Medicaid payment rates cause clinicians to move across state lines, leaving some areas with fewer autism specialists.
Organizations like Golden Steps ABA operate in many states, mostly ones that supported President Trump and Republicans.
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Senator Adam Schiff said that both Democrats and Republicans are responsible for Congress not using its power to declare war in the past 20 years. He spoke about this during an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press."
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Senator Adam Schiff is a Democrat from California.
Schiff said both political parties share blame for not using Congress’s constitutional power to declare war.
He made these comments during an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press."
The issue relates to how Congress has handled war powers for about 20 years.
Congress has the authority to declare war, as part of the U.S. Constitution.
Schiff highlighted a problem in how Congress has allowed the president to take military action without formal declarations.
The discussion reflects ongoing concerns about the balance of war powers between Congress and the president.
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Recent court rulings suggest that tens of millions of taxpayers might be owed large refunds related to COVID-19. The Taxpayer Advocate Service warns that a deadline to claim this money is approaching.
Key Facts
Court decisions have impacted how some COVID-era tax issues are handled.
Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for significant tax refunds.
The refunds are related to tax rules or relief from the COVID-19 period.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is a government organization that helps taxpayers.
This service is alerting people about the opportunity and the upcoming deadline.
Missing the deadline could mean losing the chance to get a refund.
Taxpayers should check if they qualify and file claims soon.
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Kevin Hassett, the White House National Economic Director, said he was very involved in efforts to consider a financial rescue for Spirit Airlines during President Donald Trump’s administration. However, legal advisors decided that such a bailout was not possible.
Key Facts
Kevin Hassett served as the National Economic Director in the Trump administration.
Hassett was actively involved in discussions about a potential bailout for Spirit Airlines.
The administration was aware that Spirit Airlines was facing financial difficulties.
Legal teams reviewed the possibility of providing government financial support to Spirit.
The legal teams concluded that a bailout was not allowed or feasible.
The potential bailout was considered but ultimately ruled out on legal grounds.
The timeframe discussed relates to the period of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Rep. Jason Crow criticized the U.S. approach to the war with Iran, saying the country struggles to find clear exit plans in Middle East conflicts. He called for a focus on overall strategy rather than short-term tactics, and expressed opposition to additional military funding without a clear plan from President Trump.
Key Facts
Rep. Jason Crow said the U.S. is not good at creating exit strategies in Middle East wars.
President Trump announced that hostilities with Iran have ended after 60 days, but the U.S. still enforces a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Despite a ceasefire, the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz remains until a deal to end the war is reached.
Crow questioned whether America wants ongoing conflicts in the Middle East for many more years.
He distinguished between tactical actions (like blockades) and a broader strategic plan, which he finds lacking.
Crow compared the Iran conflict to previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where long conflicts did not achieve good outcomes.
He opposes the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, refusing to support funding without a clear strategy and congressional authorization.
Crow emphasized the need for President Trump to explain the goals of the war before continuing financial support.
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Amtrak is thinking about letting passengers store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains. This comes after a man was arrested for trying to kill President Donald Trump and others at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, after traveling on an Amtrak train with weapons.
Key Facts
Amtrak may allow guns in lockboxes on more of its trains, not just a few with locked baggage cars.
The change would affect over 1,500 daily trains, including busy routes in the Northeast Corridor used by about 750,000 people each day.
Currently, guns are only allowed in checked baggage on certain long-distance trains, with passengers required to declare them.
The proposed rule would keep guns locked on the train, with only the conductor holding the key.
The plan follows pressure from officials in President Trump’s administration to ease gun transport rules on Amtrak.
This comes shortly after a man tried to attack President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner using firearms he traveled with on Amtrak.
It is unclear how Amtrak would enforce legal gun-carrying rules, which differ by location.
Gun safety advocates warn that expanding gun access on trains could reduce public safety.
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Senator Thom Tillis said he might not support Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General. Tillis is concerned because Blanche’s Justice Department asked to cancel certain convictions related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Senator Thom Tillis represents North Carolina as a Republican.
Tillis expressed doubts about supporting Todd Blanche for Attorney General.
Todd Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General.
The Justice Department under Blanche filed a request to overturn some seditious conspiracy convictions.
These convictions relate to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Tillis’s hesitation is tied to Blanche’s stance on how the DOJ is handling January 6 cases.
The nomination process for Blanche has not yet been finalized.
The January 6 attack involved a violent breach of the U.S. Capitol building during the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
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Authorities confirmed that the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, fired the shot that injured a Secret Service agent at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Allen is charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump and other related crimes.
Key Facts
Cole Tomas Allen is accused of shooting a Secret Service agent at the press dinner.
The agent was wearing a bulletproof vest, which helped protect him from serious injury.
Investigators confirmed the bullet came from Allen’s shotgun and was linked to his protective vest.
Allen faces charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump, transporting a firearm across state lines to commit a felony, and shooting during a crime of violence.
The suspect traveled from near Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., arriving the day before the event.
During the incident, Allen ran through a security checkpoint with a gun and fired one shot, injuring the agent.
The wounded agent fired five times at Allen, who was arrested on the spot.
This shooting is the third reported assassination attempt against President Trump since 2024.
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The FDA announced it will allow more patients to access a new drug for pancreatic cancer. This drug showed in a large study that it almost doubled the time patients with advanced pancreatic cancer survived.
Key Facts
The FDA is expanding access to a pancreatic cancer drug.
The drug helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer live nearly twice as long.
The evidence comes from a large clinical trial, which tests how well a drug works.
The expansion means more patients can get the drug earlier or more easily.
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease with limited treatment options.
The FDA is responsible for approving and regulating medicines in the U.S.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro reportedly asked a union to back a Republican candidate over a Democrat in the 2024 state treasurer race after the Democratic candidate criticized him. Shapiro and his spokesperson have denied the claim, saying he did not request any endorsements.
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Josh Shapiro reportedly helped Republican Stacy Garrity in the 2024 state treasurer race against Democrat Erin McClelland.
This happened after McClelland publicly questioned Shapiro's ability to serve as vice president under a female president.
The comment came from Bob Brooks, a union leader and Shapiro-backed U.S. House candidate, during a talk at Lehigh University.
Both Shapiro and Brooks later said Brooks’ comment about the endorsement was inaccurate.
The union did not endorse McClelland because she did not apply for their endorsement.
Shapiro remains focused on supporting Democratic candidates in the upcoming November elections.
Shapiro had been considered for Vice President in 2024 but was not chosen, partly due to concerns raised by Pennsylvania Democrats.
McClelland criticized Shapiro openly, citing his handling of a sexual harassment case involving a former aide.
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A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached 62%, the highest of his two terms. Many Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy, the war with Iran, and immigration, with Democrats holding a lead ahead of the November midterm elections.
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President Trump’s disapproval rating is at 62%, the highest in his two terms.
He has low approval on economic issues and the ongoing war with Iran.
66% of Americans disapprove of how he is managing the war.
76% disapprove of his handling of the cost of living.
Two-thirds of Americans believe the country is going in the wrong direction.
Among Republicans, 85% approve of Trump, but strong approval has dropped from 53% to 45%.
Democrats have a 5-point lead over Republicans in House election preference, increasing to 9 points among certain voters.
Large majorities of Americans doubt Trump’s honesty and mental sharpness to serve as president.
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The real estate market in the U.S. has been slow for two years because mortgage rates are very high. This has caused fewer middle-class Americans to buy homes, which affects their wealth and participation in community activities.
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The U.S. real estate market has been stagnant for two years.
High mortgage rates are a main reason for the slow market.
Fewer middle-class Americans are able to own homes.
Lower homeownership reduces personal wealth for these families.
Decreased homeownership is linked to less involvement in civic activities.
There is a rise in populist political views connected to this housing issue.
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Senator Raphael Warnock criticized the Supreme Court's recent decision to narrow the Voting Rights Act and strike down Louisiana’s congressional map. He said this ruling will worsen political redistricting conflicts and harm minority voters' representation, especially in Southern states.
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map and limited the Voting Rights Act.
The court ruled that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could not justify using race in drawing district lines.
This decision helps Republicans and makes it harder for minority voters to challenge election maps.
Warnock said the ruling increases partisan conflicts over redistricting, which he called an "arms race."
He criticized former President Donald Trump for pushing to gain more congressional seats through redistricting.
Warnock supports banning partisan gerrymandering, where politicians draw voting districts to favor themselves.
Republican governors in some states are seeking to redraw maps following the ruling.
Warnock described these new voting tactics as modern versions of discriminatory practices that reduce minority voter influence.
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Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington D.C., said she might restart a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This decision depends on what the Federal Reserve’s inspector general finds in their review.
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Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
She previously had a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, who leads the Federal Reserve.
The investigation concerned Powell’s management of renovations at the Federal Reserve.
Pirro closed the investigation last month.
She said she could reopen it if the Federal Reserve’s inspector general reports new concerns.
The inspector general works independently to check the Federal Reserve’s activities.
Pirro is waiting for those findings before deciding next steps.
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A senior Republican senator, Thom Tillis, criticized the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, calling it a “vindictive prosecution.” Tillis expressed doubts about the case focused on an Instagram post and distanced himself from the Trump administration’s legal approach, even though he remains critical of Comey.
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Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, spoke out against prosecuting James Comey, calling it vindictive.
Comey was indicted over a 2025 Instagram post showing seashells arranged to say “86 47,” which prosecutors say signals a threat against President Trump.
Tillis questioned whether “86” really means a threat since it’s also a common restaurant term meaning to remove something.
President Donald Trump described the post as a call to “kill President Trump” and linked it to Comey.
The Trump administration, through Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, said the case is based on more than just the Instagram post and involved a long investigation.
Blanche emphasized that career prosecutors and a grand jury decided to indict Comey, not political officials.
An earlier Comey indictment was dismissed on procedural grounds, not facts, and that case is still on appeal.
Tillis admitted Comey was a disappointment but still cannot support what he views as politically motivated prosecution.
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