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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House Democrats are upset after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) spent over $500,000 to support a candidate in an Arizona primary who looks likely to lose. This is the third time in 2026 that the DCCC has backed a candidate in a party primary and failed, causing some Democrats to question whether the committee should spend its money on primaries or focus only on general elections.
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The DCCC spent $514,000 on ads supporting Marlene Galán-Woods in the Arizona 1st district Democratic primary.
Former state Rep. Amish Shah is leading the primary by about seven points with most votes counted.
This is the third DCCC-backed primary loss in 2026, following losses in California’s 22nd district and Maine’s 2nd district.
House Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Delia Ramirez want the DCCC to spend money mainly on winning general elections.
Some members say the DCCC should not pick winners in Democratic primaries without broad agreement.
Other Democrats, like Rep. Greg Stanton and Rep. Julie Johnson, support the DCCC’s decisions and trust its leadership.
The debate reflects tensions between supporting progressive candidates and more moderate ones within the party.
There is a strong goal among Democrats to win back the House majority in the upcoming general election.
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A computer error in New Jersey caused about 6,600 people who are not U.S. citizens to be registered to vote by mistake. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responded to this issue after it was reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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The error happened in New Jersey about three years ago.
Around 6,600 noncitizens were incorrectly registered to vote.
This issue was caused by a computer glitch.
The Department of Homeland Security reported the problem.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger addressed the situation publicly.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed the mistake.
The registrations were unintentional and related to a technical problem.
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In Arizona, three election deniers won Republican primary races for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. If they win the general election in November, they will have important jobs managing elections and voting rules in the state.
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Three Republicans who say the 2020 election was unfair won primaries for major state offices in Arizona.
The offices are governor, secretary of state, and attorney general.
These three roles are important in managing how elections are run and making sure voting laws are followed.
The general election will be held in November 2024.
Stephen Richer, who was the elections recorder in Maricopa County, discussed the situation with Amna Nawaz.
Maricopa County is a key area in Arizona because it has many voters.
The outcome may affect how elections are overseen in the state.
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Massachusetts voters will decide in November whether to repeal the state's law allowing recreational marijuana use. A legal challenge against the proposal was rejected, so the question will appear on the election ballot.
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The question is about repealing the recreational marijuana law in Massachusetts.
The State Ballot Law Commission rejected an objection to the repeal petition.
This means the proposal will be printed on the November election ballot.
Voters will have the final say on whether to keep or end the recreational cannabis law.
The decision affects the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Massachusetts.
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The U.S. Secret Service reported a large increase in threats against protected people and places, with about 10,000 cases opened this year, a 40% rise from last year. Most threats now come from online sources, and the agency uses behavior signs to assess danger. Officials say their security plans worked during the White House Correspondents' Dinner when an armed person was stopped.
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The Secret Service opened around 10,000 protection cases since January, a 40% increase from last year.
Mental health-related interventions linked to threats have risen nearly 10 times compared to last year.
Most threats come from online activity, not traditional handwritten notes or letters.
The Secret Service watches for warning signs like obsession, stalking, paranoia, and unusual interest in violence to assess threats.
At the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an armed person was stopped at a security checkpoint about 120 yards from the stage.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the security system worked as planned at the event.
Security teams balance stopping risks with not disrupting the public by closing streets or businesses.
Every event, even at the same place, gets a new security check because situations change.
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A 15-year-old boy in Florida dropped his lawsuit against Meta just days before the trial was scheduled to begin. The lawsuit claimed Meta’s social media platforms caused his depression and anxiety by being addictive, but the boy’s lawyers said he wanted to focus on his recovery instead of a long trial.
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The teen, called RKC, sued Meta, Google’s YouTube, Snap’s Snapchat, and ByteDance’s TikTok over social media addiction harms.
YouTube and TikTok settled their parts of the lawsuit in June; Snap reached a tentative settlement recently.
RKC said he became addicted to social media after starting to use it at age eight, affecting his sleep and mental health.
Meta said RKC dropped the claims without receiving any money and called the lawsuit baseless.
In a related case, a Los Angeles jury ruled in March that Meta and YouTube were liable for designing addictive products and caused harm to a young woman.
Meta was also ordered to pay $375 million in a separate case for misleading users about platform safety and enabling harm.
Thousands of other lawsuits about social media addiction and harm targeting young people are expected to go to court.
Meta appealed the March verdict that found it responsible for making addictive products for young people.
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Roger Rogoff, a U.S. attorney in Washington state, was fired by President Donald Trump less than an hour after being officially appointed by a panel of judges. Rogoff has filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal, focusing on the legal issues around the President's ability to remove judicial officials.
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Roger Rogoff was appointed as a U.S. attorney in Washington state.
His appointment was unanimously approved by a panel of judges.
He was fired less than an hour after being sworn in.
The firing came through an email from the Trump administration.
Rogoff has filed a lawsuit to overturn his dismissal.
The lawsuit questions President Trump's power to remove judicial officials.
Rogoff discussed the case with Justice correspondent Ali Rogin.
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Florida police fired bullets at a vehicle during a car chase involving a homicide suspect. At LaGuardia Airport, a reported rocket launcher turned out to be a false alarm.
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Police in Florida were chasing a suspect wanted for homicide.
During the chase, officers shot at the suspect’s vehicle.
A supposed rocket launcher caused a scare at LaGuardia Airport.
Authorities later confirmed the rocket launcher report was a hoax.
No injuries were reported from either incident.
The events were covered on the CBS Evening News broadcast on July 22.
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A recent poll in Minnesota shows businessman Mike Lindell gaining a larger lead in the Republican race for governor. Meanwhile, Michele Tafoya is increasing her lead in the Republican Senate primary. The poll also highlights a close race in the Democratic Senate primary between Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
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The poll was conducted by KSTP/SurveyUSA.
Mike Lindell is leading the Republican race for governor in Minnesota.
Michele Tafoya is leading the Republican race for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
Both Lindell and Tafoya have increased leads compared to previous polls.
On the Democratic side, Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are competing closely in the Senate primary.
The poll reflects current voter preferences among Republican and Democratic primary voters in Minnesota.
This information could impact the upcoming primary elections in Minnesota.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, a document that said all men are equal. However, many people were still enslaved at that time. A reporter visited Jefferson’s home in Virginia to explore his life and how his contradictions mirrored America's history.
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The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson 250 years ago.
It states that all men are equal.
Despite this, slavery was still widespread then.
Jefferson was the third president of the United States.
His life included contradictions, such as owning slaves while advocating equality.
The story is part of a series called Crossroads: America at 250.
The reporter visited Jefferson’s home, Monticello, in Virginia.
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Six Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives joined most Republicans to pass the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a defense policy bill worth nearly $1.15 trillion. These Democrats are known for voting independently and some are seeking reelection.
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Six Democrats voted with Republicans to approve the 2027 defense policy bill.
The bill is called the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The NDAA for 2027 has a budget of about $1.15 trillion.
These Democrats often vote differently from their party on important issues.
Many of these lawmakers are currently running for reelection.
The vote took place on a Wednesday.
The bill sets policies and funding for the U.S. military for the upcoming year.
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The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. The deal aims to boost US nuclear technology exports, create jobs, and improve energy and national security, but it will be reviewed by Congress and may face opposition.
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The US Department of Energy signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.
The deal includes a bilateral safeguards agreement to ensure safety and monitoring.
The agreement could let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium, which has raised concerns.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the deal supports US-Saudi commercial ties and security.
The deal is expected to create high-paying American jobs and expand nuclear technology exports.
Westinghouse Electric Company, a US nuclear firm, supports the agreement as an economic opportunity.
Congress will review the deal, and some lawmakers worry about how monitoring will work.
The deal comes amid ongoing US tensions and conflict with Iran over nuclear weapons development.
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A new poll shows Republican Marco Rubio gaining support while Vice President JD Vance’s lead is shrinking in the 2028 presidential primary race. On the Democratic side, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg are the top contenders, though no one has officially declared a run yet.
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JD Vance leads Republican voters in New Hampshire with 36%, down from over 50% in earlier polls.
Marco Rubio has risen to 26% support among Republicans, closing the gap with Vance.
Other Republican candidates like Rand Paul, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Tulsi Gabbard, and John Kennedy have smaller shares.
No candidate has formally announced a 2028 presidential bid yet.
Among Democrats, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads with 22%, followed closely by Pete Buttigieg at 21%.
Democratic candidates Mark Kelly, Gavin Newsom, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris have between 5% and 9% support.
The poll surveyed around 600 likely Democratic and Republican primary voters in New Hampshire with a margin of error of about 3.8%.
Political experts say Rubio’s rising popularity may come from his role in the Trump administration and his moderate tone compared to other candidates.
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The United States Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the current threat environment is the most difficult he has seen in his 24-year career. This year, the Secret Service has handled 10,000 threat cases related to their protectees, including President Donald Trump, which is a 40% increase from last year.
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The threat environment is described as very volatile and large, affecting protectees and local officials.
This year, the Secret Service handled 10,000 threat-related cases, a 40% rise compared to last year.
Many threats are linked to people experiencing mental illness, with a tenfold increase in mental health committals.
The Secret Service is reviewing security measures for the rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner after a previous shooting.
A man named Cole Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump and has pleaded not guilty.
The Service is boosting its anti-drone defenses due to concerns over drones being used in attacks.
Deputy Director Matt Quinn noted Iran has publicly stated threats against President Trump, adding to the threat complexity.
The Secret Service leads in technology to detect and prevent drone threats within the United States.
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Many U.S. workers stay in jobs they do not like to keep their health insurance, a situation called "job lock." This affects nearly 23 million adults, especially women and people with chronic health problems, who face high medical costs and stress.
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About 23 million U.S. workers remain in unwanted jobs to keep health insurance.
Nearly half (48%) of workers who see healthcare as a big financial burden stay in their jobs because of insurance.
Over half (53%) of workers with high stress from healthcare costs also stay in unwanted jobs.
Workers with chronic health conditions are more likely to experience job lock (29%) than those without (17%).
Women face this issue more than men: 30% of women vs. 20% of men stay in jobs due to insurance needs.
Health insurance costs are rising, with some employers increasing premiums by up to 10%.
About 5 million Americans lost health insurance in 2026 after President Trump’s administration did not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
The study is based on a Gallup survey of more than 5,600 adults conducted from October to December 2025.
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The Trump administration announced a new pilot program that allows people applying for U.S. tourist visas in Mexico to get faster interview appointments by paying an extra fee. The program will run until the end of 2026 and aims to speed up visa processing while keeping security checks strict.
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Mexico is the first country included in the expedited tourist visa appointment program.
The program offers faster appointments within 10 days for a $750 fee, in addition to the regular $185 visa application cost.
It applies to B visas, which are for temporary visits like tourism or business.
The program is a pilot running from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Only a limited number of expedited appointments are available daily at Mexico's U.S. embassy and consulates.
Visa screening and eligibility checks will remain thorough and unchanged.
Mexico issues nearly 1.94 million B-category travel documents yearly, mostly Border Crossing Cards for short visits.
The program aims to manage visa demand better while maintaining high security standards.
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A federal advisory council, mostly appointed by President Trump, plans to reduce the federal review of projects affecting historic sites, including cutting public input and state and tribal roles. The proposed changes could speed up construction projects but raise concerns about the protection of historic and sacred places.
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The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation has 20 out of 24 members appointed by President Trump.
The council is voting on a proposal to lessen the review process under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider effects on historic sites before approving projects.
The proposal would make state and tribal reviews optional and eliminate the need for public comments.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and tribal groups oppose the changes, fearing loss of protection for historic and sacred sites.
President Trump has several construction projects underway that could be affected by the review process changes.
The proposal would redefine what counts as a historic property, potentially reducing protections.
Critics say the changes could increase federal power to build on historic lands with less oversight and fewer voices heard.
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Texas police arrested Mayra Velasquez for a 2012 murder after the FBI used DNA testing and genealogy research to identify her as a suspect. Irasema Chavez was found stabbed to death in her home, and police solved the case 14 years later through new DNA analysis and interviews.
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Irasema Chavez was killed in January 2012 in her Arlington, Texas home.
She suffered 100 stab wounds and was found dead on January 20, 2012.
Police initially had evidence like surveillance and blood samples but no suspect match.
In 2024, Arlington Police asked the FBI to help using Investigative Genetic Genealogy (DNA plus genealogy records).
The FBI linked the DNA from the crime scene to Mayra Velasquez, 42, who was arrested in July 2026.
Police confirmed the DNA match by testing Velasquez’s DNA from discarded trash.
Velasquez was charged with capital murder, and police are still investigating the motive.
Detective Tracy Dixon said Velasquez’s interview statements helped build the case.
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