The U.S. Supreme Court made decisions on cases about when a president can fire officials and rules about mail-in voting. These rulings clarify important points about presidential power and voting methods.
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The Supreme Court issued rulings on Monday.
One case involved the rules around when a president can remove government officials.
Another case focused on mail-in ballots used in elections.
These decisions affect how presidential authority and voting rules are applied.
The rulings were covered by CBS News.
The Supreme Court’s actions influence U.S. government and election processes.
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Alaska’s Supreme Court ruled that both Republican candidates named Dan Sullivan can compete in the state’s Senate primary. The court overturned the decision by election officials who tried to remove the challenger from the ballot, but it sent back the question of how to list his name on the ballot for further review.
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Two Republicans named Dan Sullivan want to run in Alaska’s Senate primary.
The state supreme court ruled the challenger Sullivan can stay on the ballot.
The court agreed with a lower judge who said election officials wrongly removed the challenger.
The court asked election officials to decide how to list the challenger’s name on the ballot based on Alaska’s rules.
Election officials claimed the challenger used a similar name and party to confuse voters and copied the incumbent’s campaign style.
The challenger said he has used the nickname “Dan” for a long time and denies trying to confuse voters.
The Democratic candidate’s campaign denied working with the challenger.
A full written opinion from the court will be released later.
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A federal judge blocked part of a rule from President Donald Trump's administration that limited federal student loans for nursing and similar graduate programs. The U.S. Education Department issued a temporary new rule allowing higher loan limits for these programs while it continues to challenge the judge’s decision in court.
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The original Trump-era rule capped student loans at $200,000 for certain “professional” degrees like medicine and law, and $100,000 for others.
Nursing and some other advanced degree programs were excluded from the higher $200,000 loan limit under the original rule.
A judge blocked this part of the rule, allowing nursing and related fields to access the higher loan limits for the time being.
The Education Department’s revised rule expands the list of programs eligible for higher loans to 29, including several nursing degrees.
Theology programs were removed from the “professional” list, lowering their loan limits, but the master of divinity degree remains under the higher limit.
The Education Department disagrees with the judge’s order but is complying temporarily while working to reinstate the original rule.
The loan limits come from a student loan overhaul included in President Trump’s 2023 tax bill aimed at controlling rising student debt.
Groups representing nurse practitioners and therapists sued to challenge the original loan limit rule, arguing it could force students to quit or take riskier private loans.
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Strong winds and high temperatures are making a large wildfire in Utah worse. The fire has killed three top federal firefighters and has thousands more working to control nearly 100 wildfires in the region.
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A major wildfire, called the Cottonwood Fire, is burning in Utah.
The governor of Utah says this fire could be the most damaging fire in the state's history.
Three highly trained federal firefighters died over the weekend because of wildfires in the American West.
Nearly 100 wildfires are active, and thousands of firefighters are fighting them.
Weather conditions like high winds and hot temperatures are making the fires spread faster.
News outlets including CBS News are reporting updates and weather forecasts related to the fires.
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Speaker Mike Johnson plans to combine the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill, with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a must-pass defense budget bill. He aims to do this after conservative members slowed down the House because they oppose the voter ID bill.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is from Louisiana and leads the House of Representatives.
The SAVE America Act focuses on voter identification rules.
Hard-line conservatives in the House have blocked progress on the voter ID bill.
Johnson wants to attach the SAVE America Act to the NDAA.
The NDAA is a critical defense funding bill that must pass each year.
This strategy is unusual but could force conservatives to approve the voter ID bill.
The move follows disputes within the Republican Party over voting laws.
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Representative Max Miller from Ohio criticized American Airlines for flight delays that caused him and two other members of Congress to miss important House votes. He called the airline "incompetent" and publicly addressed the issue on social media.
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Rep. Max Miller is a Republican from Ohio.
Three members of Congress missed House votes because of flight delays with American Airlines.
Miller described American Airlines as "incompetent."
He made his comments on the social platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
The other two members of Congress affected were not named.
The missed votes occurred during a House session.
Miller’s tweet was made on a Monday.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling to be the permanent US Secretary of Labor. Sonderling is currently the acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April amid misconduct allegations.
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Keith Sonderling is nominated to be permanent US Secretary of Labor by President Trump.
Sonderling is the current acting labor secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the role.
Chavez-DeRemer resigned following allegations of misconduct and an internal investigation.
Sonderling has served as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the Department of Labor.
He previously worked at the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division during Trump’s first term.
Sonderling recently warned 53 states about stopping waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance programs.
He threatened to withhold administrative funds from states that do not address fraud.
Sonderling has worked in other government roles, including at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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The Supreme Court made important decisions about the rules for firing government officials, including cases involving President Donald Trump. These rulings clarify how much power the President has to remove certain officials.
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The Supreme Court issued major rulings on Monday about presidential firing powers.
The cases involved firings ordered by President Donald Trump.
The decisions affect how the President can remove government officials.
The rulings clarify limits on presidential authority in these firings.
These decisions impact the balance of power between the President and other parts of government.
The information was shared by CBS News and reporter Jan Crawford.
The rulings are part of broader discussions about executive power.
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The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits about child sexual abuse by church officials. The settlement includes an apology from the archbishop and new rules to protect children and share information about accused clergy.
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The settlement covers about 530 survivors of child sexual abuse.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will write apology letters to each survivor.
The archdiocese must create a public list of accused clergy and include details of allegations and investigation results.
Survivors helped shape the rules for money distribution and protections.
The archdiocese cannot force survivors to sign confidentiality agreements that keep abuse secret.
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy three years ago due to many lawsuits.
This follows a record $880 million settlement by the Los Angeles Archdiocese in 2024.
The archdiocese serves about 440,000 Catholics in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties.
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Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, who lives in the U.S. and opposes the Chinese Communist Party, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a large fraud that harmed over 1,000 people worldwide. A U.S. judge said he took money from people hoping to support democracy in China and ordered him to pay back $889 million.
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Guo Wengui fled China about 10 years ago and lives in the U.S.
He was convicted of financial fraud that cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars.
Over 1,000 people worldwide were affected by his scheme.
A judge in Manhattan sentenced him to 30 years in prison and ordered $889 million in restitution.
Guo claimed he came to the U.S. to fight against the Chinese Communist Party.
Victims said they lost life savings and experienced emotional distress due to his fraud.
Before his arrest, Guo was connected to political strategist Steve Bannon and was a member of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
Prosecutors described Guo’s fraud as devastating to many families financially and emotionally.
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Andy Burnham, a British politician and Mayor of Greater Manchester, is known for being confident and clear about his political vision, especially supporting the idea of devolving power away from the UK Parliament in Westminster. He wants to extend this approach across the UK, inspired by how post-war Germany gave more independence to its regions to balance political power and living standards.
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Andy Burnham enjoys being in the public eye and speaking confidently on political issues.
He is seen as a politician with a clear vision for a better society.
Burnham contrasts with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer by being more passionate and open about his beliefs.
He has evolved politically during his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Burnham co-wrote a book called "Head North" with Steve Rotheram, focusing on devolution and regional power.
He draws inspiration from post-war Germany, where regions were given strong autonomy to avoid centralized political power.
Burnham argues that UK governments, both Labour and Conservative, have not done enough to empower local leaders.
Devolution—a shift of power from central government to local areas—is central to Burnham’s political outlook.
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A CBS News Chicago reporter and photographer were attacked by two men near the Adler Planetarium on Monday afternoon. The men shouted racial slurs, damaged equipment, and tried to use a dog to attack, but the journalists escaped without harm. Police later arrested three people after a related incident in Brighton Park.
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The attack happened just before 4:30 p.m. on East Solidarity Drive near the Adler Planetarium.
Two men in a white truck shouted racial slurs at the journalists.
The men broke the photographer’s camera and smashed the news truck’s windshield.
They tried to order a dog to attack the journalists, but it did not.
The reporter and photographer were not physically hurt.
Police arrested three people in Brighton Park after a separate police chase involving a gun.
CBS News Chicago is investigating the attack.
The news station expressed gratitude that their journalists are safe.
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The FDA will hold a meeting next month to review the safety and effectiveness of some peptide drugs. The panel will include doctors and pharmacists who have financial ties to the peptide industry, and some of these peptides have been supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The FDA is set to reconsider a list of peptide drugs.
Peptides are small proteins often sold as injections.
Some peptides under review are controversial and lack full scientific proof of their benefits.
The meeting will include medical experts with financial connections to the peptide market.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has praised some of these peptides.
The FDA released the list of participants for this meeting on a Monday.
This review aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of the peptide injections.
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President Donald Trump announced he will officially nominate Keith Sonderling to be the permanent head of the Department of Labor. Sonderling has been serving as the acting labor secretary since Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the job in April.
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President Trump chose Keith Sonderling as the labor secretary nominee.
Sonderling has been acting labor secretary since April.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was the previous labor secretary who left the position.
President Trump spoke positively about Sonderling’s dedication to workers.
The nomination will make Sonderling the permanent leader of the Department of Labor.
The announcement was made on President Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
The story is still developing and may have updates later.
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President Donald Trump has officially nominated Keith Sonderling, who is currently serving as the acting Secretary of Labor, to become the permanent head of the Labor Department. Sonderling expressed his gratitude for the nomination.
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President Trump announced the nomination of Keith E. Sonderling as the permanent Secretary of Labor.
Sonderling is currently the acting Secretary of Labor.
The announcement was made by President Trump on Truth Social, his social media platform.
Sonderling responded by saying he was deeply grateful for the nomination.
The Secretary of Labor leads the U.S. department responsible for workforce and labor policies.
The nomination requires approval by the U.S. Senate before Sonderling can become the permanent secretary.
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A law professor known for writing memos supporting harsh interrogation methods after 9/11 will help prosecutors investigate if law enforcement and intelligence officials worked together against President Donald Trump. He confirmed he is assisting Joe diGenova in this probe.
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The law professor is John Yoo.
John Yoo wrote memos after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks that justified tough interrogation techniques.
He is now advising prosecutors investigating a possible criminal conspiracy against President Donald Trump.
The investigation looks at whether officials who examined Trump over the past decade conspired against him.
Joe diGenova is leading the team of prosecutors in this probe.
John Yoo confirmed his involvement by email to the Associated Press.
The focus is on perceived enemies of President Trump within law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a large set of bills aimed at improving children’s safety online. One bill, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, passed with a 267 to 117 vote, making it the first version of the Kids Online Safety Act to pass the House.
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The House passed a group of bills focused on protecting children on the internet.
The Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act passed with 267 votes in favor and 117 against.
Forty-seven House members did not vote on the bill.
This is the first time any version of the Kids Online Safety Act has passed the House.
The legislation aims to address online dangers faced by children.
Some government watchdogs have expressed concerns about the bills.
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A CBS News poll finds that many Americans feel proud of the nation’s history and its founding ideals, seeing the country as a success. However, nearly half believe America’s best times are behind it, with concerns about limited economic opportunities and threats to democracy, mainly caused by political divisions.
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Most Americans think the U.S. has achieved its founding ideals at least to some extent.
Many Americans value the diversity of cultures and ideas in the country.
About half of Americans feel the American Dream is hard to reach today and mostly available to a few people at the top.
Those who believe opportunity is limited are more likely to think democracy is in danger.
Political disagreements, more than economic issues, are seen as the biggest problem dividing Americans.
Patriotism levels are generally moderate, with spikes after major events like 9/11 but lower in recent years.
Republicans tend to feel more patriotic and proud of America’s success than Democrats or independents.
Most Americans say they would rather live in the United States than any other country.
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The House passed the KIDS Act, a bill focused on protecting kids online, but key senators doubt it will move forward in its current form. Lawmakers disagree about rules that would require tech companies to take responsibility for harmful online features and on letting federal law override some state AI rules.
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The House passed the KIDS Act with a vote of 267-117.
The bill aims to improve online safety for children but does not include a "duty of care" rule for tech platforms.
"Duty of care" would require companies to reduce harm from design elements like endless scroll or recommended content algorithms.
Some senators say the bill’s language could block lawsuits against social media companies over harmful design.
Senator Maria Cantwell opposes overriding state laws and wants stronger protections.
Senator Marsha Blackburn is working with the White House to link kids’ safety rules with federal control over some state AI laws.
The Trump administration and tech industry support federal laws that would override certain state AI laws.
There is concern that pressure from the White House might lead to a weaker bill being passed.
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