House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan recommended that the Department of Justice criminally charge former special counsel Jack Smith. Jordan accused Smith of lying to Congress during his deposition related to investigations into President Donald Trump.
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Jim Jordan is the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
He referred criminal charges against Jack Smith to the Department of Justice.
Jack Smith is a former special counsel.
Smith led criminal cases involving President Donald Trump.
Jordan alleges Smith made false statements during his congressional deposition.
The referral was made public on a Wednesday.
This action aims to start a prosecution against Smith.
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A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man in his 30s following a police response to reports of attempted vehicle break-ins. The shooting, captured on cellphone video, led to community protests and calls for an independent investigation.
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Police responded to calls about a person trying to enter parked cars in a busy neighborhood near the state capitol.
The suspect fled on a bike but was stopped by officers; a struggle followed during which the suspect pulled out a knife and injured one officer.
Video shows multiple officers trying to arrest the man before one officer fired three close-range shots, killing him.
The officer who shot the man was injured by the suspect with a knife.
The man killed is reported by community advocates to be Black; police did not release his name or the race of the officers involved.
Madison city officials and community leaders are demanding a thorough and transparent investigation.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice will investigate the shooting because it involves police officers.
A similar fatal police shooting occurred in 2015 on the same street, which also triggered protests.
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has paused a program that allows some prisoners to be released early. This decision came after the family of a police officer killed in 2019 expressed anger that two of the three killers might leave prison after serving half their sentences.
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Early prison releases in England and Wales are under review after public concerns.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham ordered a pause on releasing inmates early.
The police officer, PC Andrew Harper, was killed in 2019 during a crime investigation.
Two of the convicted men involved in the officer’s death are eligible for early release.
Harper’s family strongly opposes the early release of the men, calling it insulting.
The review has caused disruption in prisons as plans are halted.
The issue has gained wide news coverage and public attention.
Other topics in the article include calls for a new tax on millionaires and legal action related to a television crash incident.
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The Republican Jewish Coalition has officially supported Senator Darline Graham from South Carolina. They highlighted her family connection to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, known for his strong support of Israel.
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The Republican Jewish Coalition endorsed Senator Darline Graham on Wednesday.
Darline Graham is from South Carolina.
She is the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Lindsey Graham was a long-time supporter of Israel.
Norm Coleman, the coalition's national chair, and Matt Brooks, CEO, made the announcement.
The coalition values Lindsey Graham’s dedication to the country and his friendship with their community.
The endorsement aims to back Darline Graham in her political efforts.
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The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion military spending bill that includes increased cooperation with Israel on military technology. The bill, reflecting President Donald Trump’s request for higher military spending, passed narrowly along party lines and now faces uncertainty in the Senate.
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The House passed the military spending bill by a vote of 216 to 212.
Six Democrats voted in favor, and seven Republicans voted against the bill.
The bill proposes increasing US military spending from $900 billion last year to $1.5 trillion.
It includes expanded military technology cooperation with Israel.
Some lawmakers and voters oppose parts of the bill, especially the Israel cooperation and the overall cost.
Senate Democrats have already blocked debate on the bill, citing concerns about its cost and connection to the war on Iran.
The bill contains other controversial measures, such as aid for Ukraine and new voting restrictions under the SAVE America Act.
The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) is usually essential legislation but is more disputed this year.
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The House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop members of Congress and their families from buying new individual stocks. The bill also requires voters to show photo ID to vote, which caused some Democrats to oppose the measure because of the voting rule and the bill's limited reach.
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The House passed the bill by a vote of 232 to 198.
The bill bans members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying new stocks but lets them keep or sell stocks they already own.
The bill includes a voter ID requirement, meaning voters must show photo identification to cast a ballot.
Some Democrats opposed the bill because it does not ban stock trading by the president, vice president, or others in the executive branch.
Republican and Democratic members disagreed on combining stock trading rules with voter ID laws in a single bill.
Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin leads the effort for the stock trading ban.
Some lawmakers want the rule to cover all branches of government, not just Congress.
President Donald Trump's recent financial disclosures show many stock trades by his advisers involving companies related to his administration.
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New data shows that more than 43,000 people were detained by ICE in June, which is the highest monthly number since President Donald Trump began his second term. This increase reflects the current enforcement levels of immigration policies under President Trump.
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Over 43,000 people were booked into ICE detention in June.
This is the highest number of detentions since President Trump’s second term started.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency that detains people suspected of immigration violations.
The data was recently released and reported by CBS News.
The spike in detentions indicates increased immigration enforcement activity.
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Bears are appearing more often in areas where people live in the United States. These animals come into human spaces looking for food, which can cause worry among residents.
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Bear encounters are increasing across the U.S.
Bears enter neighborhoods and other human spaces.
They search for food when they come into these areas.
People are sometimes able to capture these encounters on video.
The rise in bear sightings is causing fear among local communities.
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President Donald Trump shared posts comparing death numbers from the Iran conflict to those of past U.S. wars like Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, and Korea. He called the current situation a "military conflict" and highlighted lower casualties so far, while promising to respond after recent American deaths in Iran.
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President Trump posted charts comparing deaths in the Iran conflict with those in Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, and Korea wars.
The Iran conflict has lasted about four months, with 18 American service members killed so far.
Trump refers to the Iran situation as a "military conflict," not officially calling it a war.
Four U.S. service members were recently killed in Iran after a ceasefire broke down two weeks ago.
Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base.
The U.S. and Iran continue daily attacks, and Iran has blocked an important oil passage called the Strait of Hormuz.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the war has cost around $37.5 billion, with a request for $67 billion more in funding.
Some Republicans worry the Iran conflict could lead to a long military involvement and affect gas prices and political support before midterm elections.
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The House of Representatives approved a defense bill that includes President Donald Trump’s request for $1.15 trillion in national security spending and renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War. The bill also proposes a 5% to 7% pay raise for military members next year.
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The bill passed with a close vote of 216 to 212.
It contains a large increase in defense spending, totaling $1.15 trillion.
President Donald Trump requested the spending increase.
The bill changes the Department of Defense’s name to the Department of War.
Service members will receive a pay raise between 5% and 7%, depending on their rank.
Democrats opposed the bill due to the large defense budget and conservative social policies included.
Republicans tried to offset the increased defense spending by cutting non-defense programs in other bills.
The National Defense Authorization Act usually has bipartisan support but was sharply divided this year.
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President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer ceremony for four U.S. soldiers who died in the conflict with Iran. On the same day, the United States conducted another round of military strikes against Iran.
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Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump personally oversaw the transfer of the soldiers' remains.
The transfer ceremony is called a dignified transfer and shows respect for fallen soldiers.
The United States launched a new round of military strikes on Iran on the evening of the same day.
This strike marked the 12th consecutive night of attacks on Iran.
The conflict with Iran remains active with ongoing military actions.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang.
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A pilot landing a Delta Airlines flight at New York City's LaGuardia Airport was alarmed when someone falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground near the airport. The report turned out to be untrue, and no danger was found.
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The incident happened on a Tuesday night at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
A Delta Airlines flight with over 100 passengers was coming in to land.
Someone made a false call claiming there was a rocket launcher on the ground.
The pilot was frightened because of the report.
Authorities checked the area and found no rocket launcher or threat.
The cause of the false report is unknown.
No injuries or damage occurred.
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Connecticut Democratic lawmakers said Yale University could lose its tax-free status if it agrees to a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice. Yale's president confirmed the university is in talks with the DOJ after investigations into the school.
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Connecticut Democrats warned Yale about the risk to its tax-exempt status.
The warning relates to Yale potentially making a deal with the Department of Justice.
The DOJ is investigating Yale University.
Yale’s President Maurie McInnis said the university is in discussions with the DOJ.
Yale is an Ivy League school located in Connecticut.
The tax-exempt status allows Yale to operate without paying certain taxes.
The issue centers on how Yale resolves the DOJ’s investigation.
Lawmakers are concerned about legal and financial consequences if Yale makes a deal.
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Florida police chased a man who is wanted for the murder of a mother of four. During the car chase, officers fired many bullets at the suspect’s vehicle and later arrested him.
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The suspect is wanted for killing a mother of four children.
Police in Florida pursued the suspect in a car chase.
Officers fired multiple bullets at the vehicle during the chase.
The suspect was captured and taken into custody.
The incident was reported by CBS News.
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Florida police fired many bullets at a man’s car after he ran from them in a car chase. The man is a suspect in the killing of a mother of four. Police caught him after the chase.
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The incident happened in Florida.
Police fired multiple bullets at the suspect’s vehicle.
The suspect is wanted for killing a mother of four children.
The man led police on a high-speed car chase.
Police arrested the suspect after the chase ended.
The report is from CBS News.
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President Donald Trump criticized the idea of "affordability" as a political term at a rally in Georgia but focused on the benefits of his economic policies, including new tax-free investment accounts for children. The rally aimed to support Republican candidates in key races and promote these “Trump accounts” that give $1,000 from the government for every child born through 2028 to help with future expenses.
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President Trump called "affordability" a term created by Democrats to criticize his presidency.
Trump highlighted that some price increases are decreasing and blamed current inflation on the Biden administration.
He promoted “Trump accounts,” tax-free investment funds for children born until 2028, with $1,000 seeded by the federal government.
Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson pledged to match the $1,000 federal contribution if elected.
The Trump accounts allow parents to add up to $5,000 yearly, and funds can be used by children after age 18 for college, home purchases, or businesses.
The program is estimated to cost the government $17 billion through 2028.
Georgia, with a strong budget surplus, sees over 126,000 births yearly, meaning $126 million in annual contributions for Trump accounts.
The rally included criticism of Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff and support for Republicans in competitive Georgia elections.
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Senators from both parties are hopeful they can avoid a government shutdown before the elections by agreeing on a temporary funding bill. However, there are still disagreements, especially over defense spending related to Iran, and some budget measures have stalled.
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Senators want a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded past the election.
The House passed a short-term spending bill, but Senate leaders are not currently considering it.
Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating but have not reached a final agreement yet.
Defense spending talks are complicated by President Trump’s increased conflict with Iran.
Some House Republicans are frustrated with the Senate's decision to delay reconciliation legislation until after funding is secured.
Other pending Senate priorities include surveillance authorization, a defense policy bill, and a cryptocurrency law.
There is pressure to pass a Russia sanctions bill following Senator Lindsey Graham’s death.
Senate leaders aim to confirm important nominations like the director of national intelligence and the attorney general.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that limits members of Congress from trading stocks. This bill was passed together with the National Defense Authorization Act.
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The bill aims to restrict stock trading by lawmakers.
It was passed by the House on a Wednesday.
The bill was passed alongside the National Defense Authorization Act.
Julia Manchester, a White House correspondent, and Dave Levinthal, a senior editor, discussed the bill on a news program.
The goal of the bill is to prevent conflicts of interest among lawmakers.
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In June, the number of people booked into immigration detention reached the highest point since President Donald Trump began his second term. This shows an increase in immigration enforcement during this period.
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June had the largest number of ICE detention bookings since the start of President Trump's second term.
ICE stands for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency responsible for immigration detention.
The rise indicates a growth in the enforcement of immigration laws.
President Donald Trump is currently serving his second term, having been elected in 2024.
This data reflects the government's immigration policies and actions during his administration.
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A British Muslim group says there is one attack on a mosque in the UK every five days, with more than 70 attacks recorded in the past year. The government has offered up to £40 million to help mosques improve their security, but many mosques face delays and difficulties getting this funding.
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Over 70 attacks on mosques in the UK happened in the last year.
Attacks include violence, vandalism, harassment, and hate speech.
London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands have the most mosque attacks.
Anti-Muslim hate crimes in England and Wales rose by 19% in the year to March 2025.
The government provides up to £40 million for mosque security measures like CCTV and alarms.
Mosques must show clear evidence of risk to get funding, which some say is a barrier.
Some mosques have waited up to 18 months to receive security funding.
The British Muslim Trust says attacks are increasing and urges faster help from the government.
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