A federal judge canceled President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement with the IRS. The judge said the lawsuit connected to this deal showed signs of collusion between the parties, meaning they worked together instead of opposing each other as expected.
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U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams blocked the settlement between President Trump and the IRS.
The settlement was for $1.776 billion.
The judge found that the related lawsuit involved collusion.
Collusion means the parties cooperated secretly rather than being in a real dispute.
The case involved requests to reopen the lawsuit by other groups called intervenors.
The ruling occurred on a Monday.
The IRS was involved as the government tax agency.
The settlement’s name included an “Anti-Weaponization fund,” tied to the lawsuit.
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President Donald Trump recommended that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appoint Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as a temporary U.S. Senate replacement. Senator Lindsey Graham recently died, and his Senate term ends in January.
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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away at age 71.
President Trump suggested Darline Graham Nordone be the temporary replacement.
Darline Graham Nordone is Lindsey Graham’s sister.
Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina will make the appointment decision.
Lindsey Graham’s Senate term runs until January.
Lindsey Graham raised his sister after their parents died young.
She was present recently when Graham filed his paperwork for reelection.
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More than half of adults with learning disabilities in England die before age 65, much younger than the general population. A government report found that while avoidable deaths have decreased, they remain nearly twice as common among people with learning disabilities. The government has promised to take action to improve care and health outcomes.
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Over 50% of adults with learning disabilities in England die before age 65, compared to 15% in the general population.
People with learning disabilities die on average 19 years younger than others.
Avoidable deaths from treatable conditions like pneumonia or epilepsy fell from 46% in 2021 to 39% in 2024 for this group.
The LeDeR review, run since 2015, investigates mortality among people with learning disabilities and autism.
The current LeDeR report will be the last in its present form; future data will be combined with health outcomes for autism and ADHD.
The government plans to improve early intervention, healthcare staff training, and tracking of people with learning disabilities in health systems.
NHS England will introduce a digital flag to record reasonable adjustments for disabled patients.
The number of nurses specialized in learning disabilities and autism has fallen by 44% over the past 10 years.
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Mark Trujillo, an innocent man in Chandler, Arizona, was accidentally shot and paralyzed by police officers who were responding to a call about an armed neighbor. Review of cases shows that more than 50 innocent bystanders have been shot by police across the U.S. since 2015, and many families struggle to get financial help or justice.
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Police were responding to a call about a man with a gun in a Chandler neighborhood.
Mark Trujillo went outside to warn officers his family was in the next house.
Officers mistakenly shot Trujillo, thinking he was the suspect.
Trujillo's spine was severed, leaving him paralyzed and unable to walk.
Over 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police have been found nationwide since 2015.
Families often have no way to get financial help for medical or funeral costs after such shootings.
Trujillo filed a $50 million lawsuit against the police department and city.
Police officers are often protected from lawsuits by "qualified immunity," a legal rule making it hard to win cases.
The officers involved were cleared of criminal wrongdoing.
Police groups support maintaining qualified immunity, saying it protects officers doing their jobs.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule to reduce costs for Medicare patients by paying the same rate for certain imaging services regardless of where they receive care. This change aims to eliminate higher charges for hospital-owned outpatient facilities compared to doctor’s offices, which could save patients hundreds of dollars in coinsurance costs.
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The proposal targets outpatient imaging services like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs performed at hospital-owned outpatient departments.
CMS plans to apply "site-neutral" payments, meaning Medicare will pay the same rate whether the service is done in a hospital outpatient facility or a physician’s office.
This change could reduce Medicare costs by about $260 million and lower patient cost-sharing by roughly $70 million in 2027.
The new payment rules would not apply to rural Sole Community Hospitals, which are exempt.
Medicare beneficiaries often pay a percentage of the approved amount (coinsurance), so lower Medicare payments can mean lower bills for patients.
The policy aims to prevent patients from paying more just because their care happens in a hospital outpatient setting.
The proposal builds on a previous policy that covered some clinic visits and drug administration services.
Experts say these changes could help seniors save money, especially those who receive repeated imaging tests.
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A CBS News investigation found that federal agencies do not keep records on police shootings that hit innocent bystanders. Without this tracking, it is hard to hold police officers accountable for these incidents.
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No federal agency tracks police shootings of innocent bystanders.
This lack of data makes accountability difficult.
The information comes from a CBS News investigation.
Innocent bystanders are people not involved in a crime or police action.
Police shootings of bystanders can cause serious harm or death.
Federal tracking would help better understand and address the problem.
The report was covered by CBS News journalist Jonathan Vigliotti.
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Congressman Greg Murphy wants to break up the seven biggest for-profit health insurance companies. He says these companies earn nearly $2 trillion each year and often refuse to provide care to people who need it most.
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Greg Murphy is both a physician and a legislator.
He is focused on the seven largest for-profit health insurance companies in the U.S.
These companies collectively make almost $2 trillion annually.
Murphy claims these insurers deny care to many patients.
He is calling for these companies to be broken up to change how they operate.
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The U.S. House of Representatives may vote soon on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. This change would stop the twice-yearly clock changes and keep time the same all year.
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The bill aims to end changing clocks twice a year.
Daylight saving time would stay all year instead of just part of the year.
The House of Representatives might vote on this bill this week.
States could be affected differently if the bill passes.
The goal is to avoid switching clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Colorado voters will decide in November whether to add a "right to natural gas" to the state constitution. This change could force communities to allow natural gas use and limit efforts to switch to electric appliances to reduce climate impact.
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Initiative 177, called the “Right to Natural Gas,” will appear on Colorado’s ballot in November.
The measure says natural gas producers and utilities have the right to sell gas to homes and businesses.
The amendment could stop local rules that ban gas appliances in new buildings.
Opponents worry it will harm Colorado’s climate goals and public health.
House Democrats tried to add safety protections to the amendment but were blocked by House Republicans.
Environmental group Conservation Colorado opposes the measure and initially planned other ballot initiatives against fossil fuel companies but dropped them to focus on this.
Similar laws exist in 26 other states, but Colorado’s measure would be the first to put the right to fossil fuel use in a state constitution.
Experts say the amendment’s broad language lacks details on public safety or technical considerations.
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A federal judge criticized President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for the wrong reasons. The judge punished some of Trump's lawyers and criticized the Justice Department for how they handled the case, which involved a disputed settlement about Trump's tax returns.
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U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams wrote a 56-page decision criticizing the lawsuit brought by President Trump against the IRS.
The judge referred lawyer Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for possible discipline and limited lawyer Daniel Epstein’s ability to work in Southern Florida courts.
The judge blocked the use of parts of the settlement agreement in any legal or administrative proceedings.
The settlement included a $1.776 billion fund to pay people who claimed the government was unfairly targeting them, but this fund was later canceled by the Justice Department.
The settlement also stopped the IRS from pursuing certain tax claims against President Trump and his family businesses.
A group of 35 former judges asked to reopen the case, saying the settlement resulted from collusion and fraud.
The judge said no real legal dispute existed because President Trump controlled the executive branch, meaning there was no true opposing party.
The judge accused the Justice Department of failing to properly defend the U.S. government by agreeing to the settlement, which she said gave improper benefits to President Trump’s affiliates.
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A federal judge penalized President Donald Trump’s lawyers for using a lawsuit against the IRS to justify a settlement fund. The judge said the lawsuit was more about protecting Trump from audits and creating a controversial $1.776 billion fund than solving a legal dispute.
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The lawsuit involved President Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization suing the IRS over a 2019 tax return leak.
The case ended with a $1.776 billion fund, a formal apology, and a promise to stop auditing Trump.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled the lawsuit was "improperly employed" to protect Trump and others from audits.
The judge sanctioned the lawyers and sent complaints to multiple state bar associations for review.
The judge barred one attorney from practicing in Southern Florida for one year.
Trump’s lawyers argued the judge couldn’t act after the lawsuit was dropped, but the judge disagreed.
The administration dropped the fund in June after bipartisan criticism, but the audit immunity for Trump remains.
The judge also blocked Trump and the government from calling the deal a "settlement."
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly, and the state is now preparing to replace him in the U.S. Senate. Governor Henry McMaster will appoint Graham’s sister as a temporary replacement, while a special Republican primary will be held to choose a candidate for the November election.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died from a heart-related condition at age 71.
Governor Henry McMaster will appoint Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as a temporary senator.
The temporary appointment will last until January 3, 2027, when the elected replacement’s term begins.
A special Republican primary to replace Graham will take place on August 11, with a runoff on August 25 if needed.
Candidates must file to run for the Senate seat between July 21 and July 28.
The November 3 general election will include the Republican nominee running against Democrat Annie Andrews.
Potential Republican candidates include Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, Representative Nancy Mace, and Representative Ralph Norman.
Pamela Evette and Nancy Mace both ran unsuccessfully for governor earlier this year.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made a statement on Sunday after a period of silence. However, many people believe that more information is still needed.
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Mitch McConnell is the Senate Minority Leader.
He had not spoken publicly on a certain issue for some time.
McConnell issued a statement on Sunday.
The statement did not fully satisfy all listeners or observers.
Some individuals are calling for further details or clarification.
The topic or issue prompting McConnell’s statement is not specified.
Public reaction includes doubt about whether all questions have been answered.
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Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," who was involved in a major bribery scandal with the U.S. military, plans to ask President Donald Trump for a pardon or a reduction of his prison sentence. Francis is a former defense contractor from Malaysia.
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Leonard Glenn Francis is nicknamed "Fat Leonard."
He was involved in one of the largest bribery cases in the U.S. military.
Francis worked as a defense contractor from Malaysia.
He is currently serving a prison sentence.
Francis intends to request a pardon or a sentence reduction from President Trump.
The information was reported by The Washington Post.
The article was published on a Monday.
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President Donald Trump suggested that Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of Senator Lindsey Graham, be appointed as the temporary senator from South Carolina after his death. The South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, will announce his choice soon, and a special election will be held in August to select a permanent replacement.
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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday.
President Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, as the temporary replacement.
Governor Henry McMaster will decide who fills the Senate seat for the rest of the term.
The term ends in early January.
A press conference to announce the appointment and honor Graham is scheduled for 4 pm ET.
A special Republican primary election to choose the permanent senator will be held on August 11.
The recommendation by President Trump was shared on social media.
The appointment is meant to be a tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Representative Ro Khanna from California spoke with Fox News host Gillian Turner about his recent brief detention in the West Bank, a region controlled by Israel but claimed by Palestinians. During the interview, they disagreed about what happened during his detainment.
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Ro Khanna is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.
He was briefly detained last week in the West Bank, a territory controlled by Israel.
The West Bank is known as Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory.
Khanna gave his version of events about the detainment.
Fox News host Gillian Turner questioned details of Khanna’s story during their interview.
The interview took place on Fox News’ program “America’s Newsroom.”
The discussion involved disagreement between Khanna and the host over what actually happened.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at age 71, leaving his Senate seat vacant. South Carolina’s governor will temporarily appoint a senator until a special election, and prediction markets show Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. Ralph Norman, and Rep. Russell Fry as early favorites to win the Republican nomination.
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Lindsey Graham served more than 20 years as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
He died recently at the age of 71.
Governor Henry McMaster will appoint an interim senator until a special election is held.
The special election will decide who finishes Graham’s term.
Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi track who may win the Republican nomination.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette currently has the highest chance, around 43-45%, to win the primary.
Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are also top contenders with 18-35% odds.
Other potential candidates include Reps. Nancy Mace, William Timmons, and former Gov. Nikki Haley.
Many Republicans have publicly expressed respect and condolences for Graham’s service.
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One person was killed in a shooting involving federal immigration agents in Biddeford, Maine. State police are on the scene, and the FBI is expected to investigate.
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The shooting happened on Monday in Biddeford, Maine.
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were involved.
The state's top lawmaker and Maine's governor confirmed the incident.
The FBI is expected to join the investigation.
Details about the victim and circumstances are limited.
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, is led by Markwayne Mullin since March.
Recent similar cases caused concerns about the use of force by immigration officers.
Earlier this year, a federal operation called "Operation Catch of the Day" took place in Maine to enforce immigration laws.
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A federal judge in Florida has referred the lawyers representing President Donald Trump for possible disciplinary action. This is related to a $10 billion lawsuit they filed against the IRS, which led to the creation of a fund called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" that no longer exists.
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The judge is based in Florida.
President Donald Trump's attorneys filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The lawsuit led to the creation of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" has since been shut down.
The judge has asked for an investigation into whether Trump's lawyers should face discipline for their role in the case.
The situation is still developing, with updates expected.
The news relates to legal actions involving President Donald Trump and his legal team.
The judge's referral means the lawyers' conduct in the case will be reviewed.
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