The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary government funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections this fall. The bill would keep the government funded until December 4, more than two months after the current deadline of September 30.
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The House passed the funding bill on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205.
The bill funds the federal government through December 4.
The current funding deadline is September 30.
House GOP leaders want to prevent a government shutdown before the midterm elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson challenged Democrats to oppose the bill, saying they would be responsible if a shutdown happens.
The funding bill aims to avoid disrupting voters’ moods before the elections.
The vote took place in Washington, D.C.
The bill is a temporary measure, not a long-term funding solution.
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The CDC reported over 4,000 cases of cyclosporiasis infections in the United States since May 1, with more than 2,500 new cases recently confirmed. This marks the largest outbreak of this infection ever recorded in the country.
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Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a parasite called Cyclospora.
The CDC has confirmed 4,173 cases in the U.S. since May 1.
Over 2,500 new cases were added in the latest update.
The outbreak is spread across many states, but some states have more cases than others.
This is the largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis ever reported in the United States.
The CDC is monitoring the situation to understand and control the spread.
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Congress faces a deadline on October 1 to fund the government and avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections. The House and Senate are taking different approaches: the House plans a GOP-led funding measure, while the Senate is working on a bipartisan bill requiring Democratic support.
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Current government funding expires on October 1.
The House plans to vote on a stopgap funding measure to last through the midterms.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working on a bipartisan continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown.
The Senate requires 60 votes to pass most bills, needing support from Democrats.
The House can pass funding bills with a simple majority, allowing partisan action.
Appropriations Chair Senator Susan Collins is drafting a bipartisan funding bill.
Past shutdowns this year and last fall have been among the longest in history.
Lawmakers will likely postpone final funding decisions until after the August recess.
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Dr. Phil said that keeping files about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) secret from the public is patronizing. He believes that people can handle the truth because humans are strong and adaptable.
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Dr. Phil expressed his opinion on UAP file secrecy.
He used the word "patronizing" to describe hiding these files.
He said humans are "resilient," meaning able to cope with challenges.
The topic involves American public access to government information.
UAP stands for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, which are unexplained sightings in the sky.
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Two people were sentenced to prison for threatening Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina. Shayla Addison was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and will have three years of supervised release afterward.
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Shayla Addison, age 28, was sentenced on Tuesday by a federal judge in Indiana.
She pleaded guilty to two counts of threatening a federal official.
The crime involved trying to influence Rep. Nancy Mace through threats.
Addison will serve 27 months in federal prison.
After prison, she will be on supervised release for three years.
The U.S. attorney’s office handled the case against her.
The article mentions two individuals were sentenced, but details are available only about Addison.
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Newsweek highlights 15 lesser-known travel spots across the United States that offer unique natural beauty, culture, and a calm atmosphere. These destinations are gaining attention as travelers look for quieter places away from busy tourist areas.
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Cumberland Island, Georgia, is known for wild horses, white-sand beaches, and historic mansion ruins.
Bosque del Apache in New Mexico is popular in winter for watching many migratory birds like snow geese and sandhill cranes.
Santa Fe and Taos in New Mexico combine scenic deserts and mountains with Indigenous culture and artistic food scenes.
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, offers seafood, live music, parks, and nature experiences without large crowds.
Culpeper, Virginia, is a small town with historic sites, vineyards, local dining, and a popular photo spot called the “LOVEwork” sign.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surprised visitors with its art, history, and cultural districts.
Cape May, New Jersey, is a charming seaside town known for Victorian buildings and coastal views.
These places appeal to travelers wanting slower, less crowded, and culturally rich experiences.
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President Donald Trump's choice for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, has moved forward in the Senate confirmation process. The Senate will also vote soon on Trump's pick for attorney general, Todd Blanche, who faces opposition from some groups.
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Jay Clayton is President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence.
Clayton has passed the first stage and will continue in the Senate confirmation process.
Todd Blanche is President Trump's nominee for attorney general.
The Senate committee plans to vote on Blanche's nomination soon.
Some victims of Jeffrey Epstein have asked senators to reject Todd Blanche.
The Senate must approve these nominees before they can take office.
Confirmation hearings and votes are part of a process to check the qualifications of nominees.
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President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to honor four US service members who were killed in the Middle East. Three died when an Iranian missile hit their living quarters in Jordan, and one died during the controlled explosion of an Iranian drone in Iraq.
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The ceremony is called a dignified transfer, where fallen soldiers are respectfully honored.
The three service members killed in Jordan were First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan (25), Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad (28), and Private Isabella Gonzales (19).
Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton (30) died in Erbil, Iraq, during the detonation of an Iranian drone.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the ceremony.
Since July 7, 100 US service members have been injured in related incidents.
Of those injured, 96% have returned to active duty.
The events relate to ongoing conflict involving Iran and US forces in the Middle East.
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An independent autopsy on Nolan Wells, a Black teenager found dead on a Mississippi island, could not determine how he died and called for more investigation. The autopsy, done by Dr. Roger Mitchell on July 10, found unclear injuries and missing body parts, which limited conclusions about the cause of death.
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Nolan Wells went missing on July 4 during a trip to a Mississippi island and was later found dead.
Dr. Roger Mitchell performed an independent autopsy on July 10 but did not determine the cause or manner of death.
The autopsy showed red discoloration on the back of Wells’ head, but the reason is unknown and needs more study.
Neck tissues were missing from the body, which prevented ruling out injury to the neck as a cause of death.
The initial autopsy removed and examined Wells’ organs, making some testing during the second autopsy impossible.
Seven key questions remain unanswered, including why Wells entered the water and whether he had water in his airway or a brain bleed.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, called for transparency and shared hopes that the local medical examiner will cooperate.
The independent autopsy was funded by civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick.
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The Defense Department chose the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech to host a new fellowship program for senior military officers. This comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended partnerships with several top universities, including Ivy League schools.
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The program is called the Senior Service College Fellowship.
It lasts 10 months and is designed for senior military officers.
Secretary Pete Hegseth decided to stop working with Ivy League universities.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech are the first schools approved for the new program.
The program aims to provide education and experience to senior military leaders.
The change represents a shift in the Defense Department’s university partnerships.
The new program replaces earlier fellowships connected to Ivy League institutions.
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The United States has recorded the highest number of measles cases in over 35 years. This year, there have been 2,295 reported cases, slightly more than last year's total.
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The current year has 2,295 measles cases in the U.S.
This number is higher than last year's total of 2,289 cases.
It is the highest number of cases recorded in more than 35 years.
The data comes from the Johns Hopkins University measles tracker.
Measles is a contagious viral disease preventable by vaccination.
The increase suggests that measles outbreaks are becoming more frequent.
Public health efforts may need to focus more on vaccination and prevention.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to end the rule requiring companies to report yearly data on the race and gender of their workers. This change, proposed by the Republican majority, will now enter a 30-day comment period before a final decision in August.
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The EEOC is a U.S. federal agency created in 1965 to enforce workplace anti-discrimination laws.
The agency collects demographic data (including race and gender) from employers covering around 50 million workers.
The data helps track workforce diversity and identify discrimination trends.
The reporting rule is called the EEO-1 report and does not name individual employees.
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas supports ending the reporting requirement, citing concerns about law interpretation and costs.
Lucas argues the data collection conflicts with a law that requires "colorblind" employment practices.
Critics say the data is important for government and researchers to understand workplace diversity.
If finalized, companies would still provide demographic data during discrimination investigations.
Estimated costs for employers to compile reports are $275 million yearly; the EEOC spends about $4 million on administering it.
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Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska, blocked a request by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. The request aimed to stop President Trump from spending taxpayer money to make expensive upgrades to a Boeing 747 plane given to him by Qatar.
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Senator Deb Fischer opposed a Senate vote led by Chuck Schumer.
Schumer wanted to pass the Presidential Airlift Security Act.
The law would prevent President Trump from using taxpayer funds to upgrade a gifted Boeing 747.
The Boeing 747 was given to President Trump by Qatar.
The upgrades being funded are described as luxury or expensive modifications.
The vote was blocked by Senator Fischer’s objection.
The issue involves spending of government money on presidential airplane improvements.
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The Conservative Party has asked the UK tax authority, HMRC, to check if Nigel Farage should have paid tax on a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne. The gift's tax status is questioned because it might be linked to Farage running for Parliament, which would affect how it should be treated for tax purposes.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
The Conservative Party chair, Kevin Hollinrake, requested HMRC investigate if the gift was taxable income.
Farage says the money was a personal gift given with no expectations.
Reports claim Farage sought £1 million yearly to compensate for lost earnings if he ran for office.
Harborne’s lawyers say the gift was truly personal with no expectation of Farage returning to politics.
Tax experts suggest the payment might be taxable under rules about income from political work.
Farage faces a parliamentary standards investigation over this gift and other undeclared funding.
Rules require MPs to declare political gifts received in the year before entering Parliament.
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Prosecutors say singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, had money reasons to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez. They are holding a hearing to decide if he should go to trial for her murder and sexual abuse.
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D4vd had a multimillion-dollar contract with Interscope Records.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 years old when she died.
Her body was found last year in a car registered to D4vd.
Prosecutors say Burke stabbed her to stop her from revealing their sexual relationship.
Burke is charged with first-degree murder, sexual acts with a child under 14, and mutilation of a body.
The prosecution showed pictures of the damaged and decomposing body.
They say Burke bought chainsaws, a body bag, and a shovel using his credit cards.
Burke has pleaded not guilty and has been in custody without bail since April.
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Tucker Carlson questioned how President Donald Trump has handled the investigation into the July 2024 assassination attempt against him. Carlson said Trump changed after the shooting and criticized the limited public information about the investigation, suggesting the investigation was shut down without a clear reason.
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The assassination attempt occurred in July 2024 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
One person was killed and President Trump and others were injured during the shooting.
Carlson claimed Trump changed significantly after the shooting but did not explain why.
Carlson said he asked the FBI for more details about the gunman, Thomas Crooks, including his background and online activity.
Carlson alleged Trump told officials to stop releasing more information, though this claim is not verified.
Federal investigators say Thomas Crooks acted alone in the shooting.
Carlson said he once opposed Trump but became a supporter after the shooting.
Carlson criticized Senator Ted Cruz, calling him extreme and accusing him of supporting harmful policies.
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A recent poll shows that 60% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance. Only 36% of people surveyed said they approve of how he is doing his job.
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60% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s work as president.
36% of Americans approve of how President Trump is handling his job.
The poll was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
The poll was released on a Tuesday.
4% of respondents had no opinion or were undecided about President Trump’s performance.
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President Donald Trump will speak in Georgia about his administration’s economic plans, focusing on issues of affordability. He will promote new child investment funds called “Trump accounts” during his visit.
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President Trump is visiting Georgia on Wednesday afternoon.
He will talk about his administration’s economic agenda.
The visit comes as concerns about affordability grow before the midterm elections.
He will promote “Trump accounts,” which are new child investment funds.
Representative Mike [last name not provided] is expected to join the president during the trip.
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Rep. Jeff Crank, a Republican from Colorado, introduced a bill that would require House lawmakers to report any romantic relationships they have with staff members from other offices or committees. The bill supports the current rule that prohibits lawmakers from dating their own staff or staff on committees they serve on, and it would make disclosure mandatory.
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Rep. Jeff Crank represents Colorado in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He introduced a resolution on Wednesday about relationships between lawmakers and staff.
The bill would require lawmakers to disclose any romantic relationships with staffers from other offices or committees.
It supports the existing ban on lawmakers dating their own staff or committee staff.
The disclosures would go to the House Committee on Ethics.
The goal is to increase transparency and maintain ethical standards in Congress.
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Experts warn that student loan scams are rising as new rules take effect, causing confusion for borrowers. Scammers are taking advantage of fears about increased payments and changes to repayment plans.
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Complaints about student loan scams have increased this year, according to the Education Department's Office of Inspector General.
Student loan scams include identity theft and fake debt relief offers.
The Trump administration's new student loan rules, effective July 1, changed repayment options and limits for new borrowers.
Borrowers on the SAVE plan have 90 days to switch plans or face higher payments or automatic changes starting July 1.
Some borrowers on other repayment plans will not see changes until 2028 unless they take out new loans or consolidate.
Scammers often charge borrowers fees for help that the Education Department provides for free.
Common scams involve companies collecting loan payments but not forwarding them, causing loan defaults.
Experts advise borrowers to watch for payment requests and to get free assistance from federal loan servicers.
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