A federal immigration agent from ICE fatally shot a motorist near Portland, Maine, marking the first such deadly incident involving ICE in the state. Maine Democrats are criticizing Republican Senator Susan Collins by linking her to ICE, especially during an important U.S. Senate race.
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An ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent fatally shot a motorist near Maine's largest city, Portland.
This was the second fatal use of force by ICE in one week in the United States.
Since President Donald Trump started his immigration enforcement efforts, there have been at least nine deaths involving ICE.
This is the first deadly ICE shooting to happen in Maine.
Maine is a Democratic-led state with a significant immigrant population.
Maine Democrats are using this incident to criticize Republican Senator Susan Collins.
The criticism is part of a broader political strategy during a competitive U.S. Senate race.
Earlier in the year, ICE focused on Maine following other high-profile shootings in Minnesota.
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A Gallup poll conducted from June 1-15 shows that public trust in 14 major U.S. institutions is very low, with only 27 percent of people expressing a lot or some confidence. Confidence levels are near record lows, reflecting ongoing concerns about these institutions.
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The poll surveyed 1,001 American adults.
Only 27% reported having a great deal or some confidence in core U.S. institutions.
The confidence level dropped by 1% compared to previous measurements.
The survey covered 14 main institutions in the United States.
The low confidence is close to all-time record lows.
The data collection period was from June 1 to June 15.
The institutions include government bodies, media, and other public organizations.
This reflects continuing public skepticism about U.S. institutions.
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A group of UK Members of Parliament (MPs) are calling for a ban on fast food outlets opening near schools and want to stop advertising unhealthy food in public places to help reduce obesity. They want local councils to have more power to prevent fast food chains from opening near schools and want clearer rules on what counts as a takeaway food outlet.
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MPs want to stop fast food chains like KFC from opening near schools to reduce obesity.
They also want to ban ads for junk food on billboards and public transport.
Obesity costs the UK £74 billion a year and causes serious illnesses.
Two-thirds of adults and 28% of children aged 13-15 in England are overweight or obese.
Local councils struggle because of legal loopholes allowing fast food outlets to open near schools.
Gateshead council’s restrictions on fast food outlets since 2015 helped reduce childhood obesity locally.
MPs support clear, easy-to-understand food labels and want supermarkets to highlight fruits and vegetables.
The Advertising Association says banning ads won’t reduce obesity, citing research.
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett asked Congress to increase money for their court’s security. They said threats against the justices have grown, so they need more protection.
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Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke about needing more security funds.
They made this request to the U.S. Congress.
The reason is that threats against Supreme Court justices have increased.
The justices want better protection for themselves and the court.
This request was reported by CBS News.
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A 26-year-old man from Colombia, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, was shot and killed in Maine during an encounter with ICE agents. ICE said he tried to escape and used his car as a weapon, which led an agent to shoot in self-defense. Maine Senator Angus King said local people should have a role in investigating the shooting because he feels the federal government lacks credibility.
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Joan Sebastian Guerrero, 26, was killed by ICE agents in Maine.
ICE said Guerrero tried to run away and used his vehicle aggressively.
An ICE agent fired a shot in what they called self-defense.
This event follows a similar case in Houston where ICE killed a man in a car.
Senator Angus King said local officials should be involved in the investigation.
King expressed doubts about the federal government's trustworthiness in this case.
The shooting raises concerns about ICE's use of force.
The discussion took place with journalist Geoff Bennett.
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Rep. Michael McCaul spoke about Senator Lindsey Graham's death and its impact on U.S. support for Ukraine. He said Graham was an important Republican supporter of Ukraine in the Senate.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away.
Graham was a key Republican ally for Ukraine in the Senate.
Rep. Michael McCaul recently visited Ukraine.
McCaul worked closely with Senator Graham on Ukraine-related issues.
McCaul appeared on CBS News' show "The Takeout" to discuss this topic.
The article highlights the effect Graham's death may have on Ukraine support.
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told Congress that inflation will soon end. The CDC reported nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis across the country. New York has stopped new large data center projects for now.
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh spoke to the House Financial Services Committee.
He said inflation will be "a thing of the past."
The CDC has confirmed or suspected almost 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide.
Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite.
New York is the first state to pause building large data centers.
This pause is called a moratorium.
The halt applies to new big data center construction projects.
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Inflation in the United States slowed down more than expected in June. However, many Americans still face difficulties due to high prices, and questions remain about when everyday costs will become easier for consumers.
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Inflation growth was lower than predicted in June.
President Donald Trump has prioritized reducing prices in his economic plans.
Households have been struggling with high inflation for several months.
The report reflects ongoing concern about the cost of living.
There is political pressure on President Trump to address these economic challenges.
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President Donald Trump praised acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for a significant drop in violent crime and murders during Blanche’s leadership at the Department of Justice. Preliminary FBI data shows violent crime fell by 9.3% from 2024 to 2025, but final crime reports for 2025 are not yet available.
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President Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice after Pam Bondi resigned.
Blanche must be confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, where some Republicans may not support him.
Trump claims murders are at their lowest level since 1900 and violent crime arrests have doubled under Blanche.
Preliminary FBI data shows violent crime dropped 9.3% and property crime dropped 12.4% from 2024 to 2025.
Official FBI crime data for 2025 has not been fully released and may still change.
Experts say the economy and local policies play a major role in crime trends, more so than federal actions.
The crime decrease started before Blanche’s leadership and before President Trump’s current term.
Trump linked lower crime rates to tougher law enforcement policies and criticized previous Democratic policies.
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke to Congress about the need for more money to improve security at the Supreme Court. This hearing is the first time that Supreme Court justices have appeared before Congress since 2019.
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Justices Kagan and Barrett testified before a Congressional committee.
They discussed increasing funding for Supreme Court security.
The discussion came after threats against the Court.
This is the first appearance of Supreme Court justices before Congress in about five years.
The hearing was reported by Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins.
The goal is to enhance safety at the nation’s highest court.
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The Election Assistance Commission is a federal agency that helps states and local areas prepare for elections, including registering voters and keeping voting machines working. This year, the agency is not functioning well, and Thomas Hicks, who served on the commission, discussed challenges related to President Donald Trump's efforts to influence voting control.
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The Election Assistance Commission supports election preparation in states and local areas.
Tasks include voter registration and maintaining voting equipment.
Election preparations often take months or even years.
In the current election year, the commission is almost not working.
Thomas Hicks was a member of the Election Assistance Commission.
The discussion includes how President Trump has tried to affect control over voting.
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Parts of Texas are expected to receive over 20 inches of rain soon. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has changed how it operates after recent deadly shootings.
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More than 20 inches of rain are forecasted for some areas in Texas.
The heavy rain could lead to flooding and other weather problems.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) changed its tactics.
The changes in ICE's approach come after deadly shooting incidents involving the agency.
CBS Evening News reported on both the weather forecast and ICE’s changes.
The information was shared on July 14 during CBS Evening News.
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Michigan is facing an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a disease that causes severe diarrhea, with over 3,300 cases and 44 hospitalizations. Taco Bell has temporarily removed some ingredients from certain restaurants in Michigan as a precaution to help stop the spread.
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There are 3,300 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan.
Forty-four people have been hospitalized due to this illness.
Cyclosporiasis causes severe diarrhea.
Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed some ingredients at select Michigan locations.
The removal of ingredients is a precaution to prevent further spread of the disease.
Health officials are investigating the cause of the outbreak.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder has reported on the situation.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled for a Senate hearing to confirm his permanent role. He has been involved in several important and debated actions, such as investigations and the release of the Epstein files.
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Todd Blanche currently serves as Acting Attorney General.
He will have a Senate hearing to decide if he will become the permanent Attorney General.
Blanche has taken part in high-profile investigations and legal indictments.
He played a role in releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
His career path to the top law enforcement role is considered unusual.
A Justice correspondent, Ali Rogin, reports on his background and career.
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Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared together before Congress to request a higher budget for the Supreme Court. They said the extra money is needed to improve security because threats against the justices and their families have increased.
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Two Supreme Court justices, Kagan and Barrett, testified in front of Congress together.
They asked for more funding to increase security measures.
The request comes because threats targeting the justices and their families have grown.
Both justices were appointed by presidents from different political parties.
It is unusual for two Supreme Court justices to testify jointly before Congress.
The focus of their testimony was on safety and protection rather than any legal issue.
The Supreme Court's current budget may not fully cover the rising security needs.
Lawmakers are considering the request as part of the Court’s funding approval process.
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A 28-year-old Mexican man died after being hit by a tractor-trailer while running away from a group of U.S. immigration agents in Florida. This was the third death connected to federal immigration enforcement encounters in about a week.
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The man was one of four people who fled from ICE and Homeland Security agents at a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida.
He ran across a busy road and was struck by a tractor-trailer, dying at the scene.
The truck driver stopped and tried to help after the accident.
This event is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the man was a Mexican national.
Similar recent incidents include fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Texas and Maine.
A Florida state representative called for ICE to be abolished after the incident.
Authorities have not released more details and are expected to provide updates.
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Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan appeared before Congress to discuss the court’s budget for next year. They asked for about $14 million more, mainly to improve security. The hearings gave lawmakers a chance to ask questions about the court’s expenses and needs.
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Justices Barrett and Kagan testified on Capitol Hill.
The main topic was the Supreme Court’s budget request for the next year.
The request includes about a $14 million increase.
Most of the extra money is for security improvements.
Lawmakers had the opportunity to ask questions during the hearings.
This kind of testimony from sitting justices is rare.
The budget affects how the Supreme Court operates and protects itself.
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Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, expressed concern about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s involvement in creating a deal to protect President Trump and his family from IRS audits for several years. The deal involves the IRS, the Justice Department, and President Trump.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Cornyn is worried about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s role in the IRS settlement deal.
The deal is between President Trump, the IRS, and the Justice Department.
The agreement would prevent IRS audits of President Trump and his family for an extended period.
Cornyn’s concerns suggest potential issues with the fairness or legality of the arrangement.
Todd Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General.
The settlement relates to tax audits, which are reviews of financial records by the IRS.
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A deputy US marshal, Drew Hanson, was killed during an operation to arrest a man in Louisiana who missed his sexual battery trial. The suspect, Clarence Frazier Jr., shot Hanson and was later arrested after a standoff.
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Deputy US marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Hanson was part of a team arresting Clarence Frazier Jr., who missed his sexual battery trial.
Authorities had a search warrant for Frazier’s home and tried to arrest him there.
Frazier barricaded himself in his bedroom and opened fire on officers.
Hanson was mortally wounded during the shooting.
Frazier was arrested after a standoff and taken to the hospital with injuries.
Frazier faces murder charges and could receive life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Hanson is one of over 200 US marshals who have died in the line of duty since 1794.
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The Trump administration has stopped Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from returning to the US during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. People who have been in the DRC must first spend 21 days in a third country before they can fly back to the US.
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The US placed Americans in or recently from the DRC on a "do-not-board" list, preventing their immediate travel home.
The restriction comes amid an Ebola outbreak that is spreading faster than response efforts can control.
Travelers must stay 21 days in a different country before returning to the United States.
About two dozen Americans were blocked from boarding flights home after the rule was announced.
It is unclear if US government workers in the DRC, such as CDC employees, are also affected.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with body fluids of sick or recently deceased people, not through casual contact.
The CDC states that "do-not-board" lists are meant for people known or suspected to have contagious diseases, not everyone from outbreak countries.
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak is out of control and lacks sufficient funding, partially due to the US withdrawing its membership.
As of July 14, nearly 2,000 Ebola cases and over 700 deaths have been reported in the DRC.
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