The United States is considering making daylight saving time permanent, meaning clocks would not change twice a year. This change would affect how much daylight people get during different times of the day depending on the state.
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The U.S. may stop changing clocks for daylight saving time twice a year.
Permanent daylight saving time means staying on the time schedule that adds an extra hour of evening daylight.
Different states might experience changes in how much daylight they see in the morning and evening.
The change aims to provide more consistent daylight hours year-round.
This proposal is moving forward but has not yet become law.
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The Trump administration has told ICE officers to stop most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings by ICE officers happened within a week. One shooting occurred in Maine, where a Colombian driver was killed, and the other was in Houston.
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ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. federal agency.
Two ICE officers shot and killed drivers within one week.
The second shooting happened in Maine and involved a Colombian driver.
The first shooting took place in Houston a week earlier.
Because of these incidents, ICE was ordered to suspend most traffic stops.
The decision came from officials working under President Trump.
The suspension aims to reduce further deadly encounters during vehicle stops.
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President Donald Trump said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should keep using traffic stops despite a recent order to pause them. The suspension came after two deadly shootings involving ICE officers and motorists in Maine and Texas.
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President Trump supports ICE continuing vehicle stops to catch criminals.
ICE was ordered to suspend most traffic stops after two fatal shootings by ICE officers.
One deadly shooting happened in Maine involving a Colombian driver.
Another shooting occurred in Texas the previous week involving a motorist.
A third man died in Florida after being hit by a tractor trailer while running from immigration officers.
The suspension still allows stops during criminal warrants or with other agencies.
There have been at least 10 deaths linked to encounters with immigration agents since Trump's immigration crackdown began.
Some U.S. senators have asked the Department of Homeland Security to stop non-urgent traffic stops due to safety concerns.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, removing the twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its future is uncertain due to mixed opinions among senators.
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The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with strong support.
The Senate has not yet decided if it will vote on the bill.
Some senators oppose the bill due to concerns about allowing states to choose their time zones.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has voted against making daylight saving time permanent.
President Donald Trump supports the bill and said he would sign it into law.
Daylight saving time currently shifts clocks forward one hour to add more evening daylight.
Daylight saving time was first used in 1918 to conserve fuel during World War I.
Critics say permanent daylight saving time could hurt farmers and early commuters.
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Senator Chuck Grassley revealed that former special counsel Jack Smith obtained text messages from 44 members of Congress during investigations related to the 2020 election and January 6 Capitol riot. Several Republican lawmakers criticized Smith, accusing him of improperly surveilling Congress members, while supporters say the probes followed legal procedures.
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Jack Smith was the special counsel investigating President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riot and classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.
Smith's investigation included reviewing text messages between members of Congress and White House officials from late 2020 to early 2021.
Senator Chuck Grassley confirmed he was among 44 members of Congress whose texts were reviewed by Smith’s team.
Republican senators such as Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mike Lee, and Rick Scott publicly criticized Smith, calling it an abuse of power.
The text message records were provided by the National Archives following a subpoena issued in August 2023.
Democrats and Smith’s supporters say the investigation was based on evidence and conducted independently from the White House.
The controversy is part of a larger partisan debate over the investigations tied to events around the 2020 election and its aftermath.
Grassley is notifying other affected lawmakers and plans to release more information soon.
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The Australian government plans to narrow the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to focus on people with serious and complex disabilities. This change may remove almost 145,000 people with autism or developmental delays from the program by 2031, mostly children under 18, as part of efforts to control the scheme’s growing costs.
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The NDIS currently supports about 600,000 people but is expected to reduce to this number by removing 241,000 participants by 2031.
Nearly 145,000 of those who may lose support have autism or developmental delays as their main disability.
Most affected people will be 18 years old or younger, making up about two-thirds of those removed.
The scheme’s cost is predicted to more than double from $52 billion a year to $117 billion in 10 years if changes are not made.
The government aims to slow the program’s growth rate from 23% in 2021-22 to under 2% over the next four years.
Changes include a new test called the functional capacity test to decide who can access support.
The Thriving Kids program will start in October to provide some support for children with mild delays who lose NDIS funding.
The government says the NDIS is only for people with significant and permanent disabilities and that others may get help from community or other services.
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Nigel Farage told top Reform UK members in March 2024 that he would need about £1 million a year to give up his GB News job and run for parliament in the 2024 general election. He received a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in April 2024, which raised questions because Farage did not declare it as required, but said it was a personal gift for his security.
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Nigel Farage said he would lose over £1 million per year if he left his GB News presenting job to become an MP.
Farage was Reform UK’s honorary president and majority shareholder while discussing a return to politics.
Christopher Harborne gave Farage £5 million in April 2024, shortly after Farage’s comments about needing money to run for parliament.
Farage did not declare the £5 million gift during his byelection campaign, leading to a parliamentary watchdog investigation paused until after the byelection.
Harborne’s lawyers said the gift was unconditional and done without expecting anything in return.
Farage has said the money was for his security and a reward for Brexit, and that it was nobody's business how he spent it.
Farage earned about £98,000 a month from GB News in 2024 through his media company Thorn in the Side.
Reform UK insiders wanted Farage to return as leader and run in both the 2024 and 2029 general elections, estimating it would cost £5 million in lost earnings.
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said Democrats will regain control of the House of Representatives in the November elections. She emphasized that the party is actively campaigning in many districts to win seats and highlighted President Donald Trump’s record as part of their message.
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Suzan DelBene is the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).
She believes Democrats will win back the House in the November elections.
Democrats are focusing their efforts on 46 districts to gain seats.
DelBene spoke at the Hill Nation Summit, a political event.
The campaign strategy includes discussing President Donald Trump’s political record.
The DCCC is responsible for helping elect Democrats to the House of Representatives.
Winning the House means controlling the legislative agenda in Congress.
The November elections will determine which party controls the House.
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President Donald Trump has publicly supported Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, in his campaign to become governor of Minnesota. Lindell faces challenges in the upcoming Republican primary and there are questions about his residency status in Minnesota.
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President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell’s run for Minnesota governor on Truth Social.
Trump praised Lindell for his work on what he calls "Election Integrity," referring to Lindell’s promotion of disputed claims about the 2020 election.
The Minnesota Republican primary is set for August 11, with early voting already happening.
Polls show Democrat Amy Klobuchar leading Lindell in a potential general election matchup.
Other Republican candidates include Kendall Qualls (party-endorsed), Lisa Demuth, Scott Jensen, and Peggy Bennett.
Lindell has faced questions because he was registered to vote in Texas for several years but says he has re-established Minnesota residency.
The current governor, Tim Walz, is not running for a third term because he is the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate.
The general election for governor will take place on November 3.
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A government report found that medical records of UK nuclear test veterans were poorly managed due to Cold War secrecy and separate record systems for different military branches. Some medical records may have been accidentally destroyed, and the total number of people involved in nuclear testing is higher than previously thought.
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Nuclear test veterans include about 25,000 UK servicemen, scientists, and civilians who took part in tests between 1952 and 1967.
There has never been one central place for medical records covering all military personnel involved in the tests.
Cold War secrecy affected how medical records were kept and what information was recorded.
Some medical records may have been destroyed in 2023 due to errors in the data, like incorrect birthdates causing automatic deletion.
The Ministry of Defence released five reports reviewing the handling of these medical records.
Military officials knew at the time that veterans might seek compensation for health problems caused by nuclear tests.
Veterans want full access to their medical records to support claims for health damage and compensation.
Different government departments managed Army, Navy, and Air Force records separately until 1964.
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President Donald Trump said that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) should keep stopping vehicles despite recent deadly shootings. He praised ICE for doing important work linked to his immigration policies.
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ICE uses vehicle stops as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
There have been recent fatal shootings connected to these traffic stops.
In response, there was a new suspension of such vehicle stops.
President Trump disagreed with stopping the traffic stops.
He said ICE is doing a great job that must continue.
Trump expressed his views on his social media platform.
The traffic stops are part of the immigration crackdown begun during Trump's administration.
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A mother, Angharad Williamson, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 5-year-old son Logan Mwangi, has asked for her conviction to be reviewed. A former police officer is investigating whether there are grounds to challenge her conviction, and an official inquest into Logan’s death is scheduled for November.
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Angharad Williamson was jailed for life in June 2022 for murdering her son Logan Mwangi.
Logan was murdered in July 2021; his body was found in the River Ogmore near their home.
Williamson’s sentence requires her to serve at least 28 years in prison.
Two others, John Cole (stepfather) and Craig Mulligan (a teenager), also received life sentences for Logan’s murder.
A former police superintendent, Tony Thompson, is reviewing Williamson’s conviction to see if it should be sent to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
The inquest into Logan’s death will begin in November and cover events from August 2020 to his death in 2021.
Hospital and social services reviews found failures in protecting Logan before his death.
Williamson contacted Thompson without legal aid, seeking help to review her case.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the USDA has increased efforts to stop fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She reported that the department has identified billions of dollars in fraud and made about 1,000 arrests over the past year and a half.
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Brooke Rollins is the Agriculture Secretary.
The USDA is working to stop fraud in SNAP, a program that helps low-income Americans buy food.
In about 18 months, the department has uncovered nearly $10 billion in fraud.
Around 1,000 arrests related to SNAP fraud have been made.
Rollins shared these details during the Hill Nation Summit interview.
Vice President Vance was mentioned but no further details were given in the excerpt.
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The Trump administration has chosen not to send high-ranking Department of Defense officials to the Aspen Security Forum for the second year in a row. Last year, military leaders were withdrawn from the event just one day before it began.
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The Aspen Security Forum is a well-known national security event.
No senior officials from the Department of Defense will attend this year.
The Pentagon confirmed the absence to The Hill news outlet.
Last year, the Pentagon pulled military leaders just a day before the forum started.
This is the second consecutive year the Trump administration has largely avoided the event.
The forum usually features top military and defense leaders speaking on security issues.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution urging the United States to join the International Criminal Court (ICC). This challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to oppose the ICC through sanctions and diplomatic actions.
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Ilhan Omar is asking Congress to support US membership in the ICC.
The Trump administration has promised to weaken the ICC using sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
The ICC is a court that tries people accused of serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said the US will work to break apart the ICC.
Some European lawmakers support the ICC and reject the US criticism of the court.
The ICC was created by a treaty called the Rome Statute, signed by 125 countries.
The ICC cannot prosecute crimes that happen in the US because the US has not joined the court.
Two US advocacy groups sued the Trump administration, saying its actions hurt their work with the ICC’s investigation of alleged Israeli war crimes.
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Fire shelters are required gear for firefighters working in dangerous wildfire areas. Recently, some fake fire shelters have been found, causing worry about the safety of the crews who rely on them.
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Fire shelters protect wildfire crews in tough, dangerous environments.
Crew members must carry fire shelters as mandatory safety equipment.
Fake fire shelters have been discovered recently.
These counterfeit shelters may not provide proper protection.
The presence of fake shelters raises concerns about firefighter safety.
Agencies are likely reviewing shelter supplies to address the issue.
Wildfire crews depend on genuine shelters in emergencies.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is working on a new law to make healthcare prices clearer. This could help save over $1 trillion each year by allowing patients and employers to find more affordable care.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is considering new legislation.
The goal is to increase transparency in healthcare prices.
Clearer prices could help people understand the cost of medical care before they get it.
This transparency can empower patients and employers to choose cheaper healthcare options.
The changes could save the country more than $1 trillion annually in healthcare spending.
The effort focuses on making the healthcare system more affordable and efficient.
The legislation is still under consideration and not yet passed.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed a new $1 gold coin with President Donald Trump’s image. The coin was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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The coin is a $1 commemorative gold piece.
It features the likeness of President Donald Trump.
The coin marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the coin on Wednesday morning.
The coin is meant to symbolize liberty and patriotism.
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Security video shows what happened right after immigration agents fatally shot a man in Maine. CBS News reporters Lilia Luciano and Nicole Sganga covered the event and its aftermath.
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The event took place in Maine.
Immigration agents were involved in the shooting.
The shooting resulted in a man’s death.
Security footage captured the moments following the shooting.
CBS News reporters Lilia Luciano and Nicole Sganga reported on the incident.
The video and report are available through CBS News platforms.
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A lawsuit challenges sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit claims these sanctions violate US citizens’ constitutional rights and laws by restricting their ability to support ICC investigations related to Palestine and Israel.
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The lawsuit was filed by DAWN and the Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide (TAAG).
Sanctions began in February 2025 targeting ICC officials involved in investigations of Israeli leaders.
The Trump administration’s sanctions also apply to individuals and organizations supporting ICC investigations.
Plaintiffs say the sanctions violate the First Amendment right to free speech and association.
The sanctions are argued to break the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which protects personal communications from sanctions.
The US is not a member of the ICC but opposes its investigations of US and Israeli nationals.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised more pressure and sanctions against the ICC.
Previous court rulings have found some sanctions unconstitutional and temporarily lifted them.
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