House Republican leaders plan to introduce and advance a new budget bill, called Reconciliation 3.0, this week. The Budget Committee is expected to review and vote on it on Thursday.
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House GOP leaders are working on a third budget reconciliation bill.
The bill is referred to as Reconciliation 3.0.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the process is underway.
The Budget Committee will hold a markup session this week.
A vote on the bill in the Budget Committee is expected on Thursday.
The bill is designed and advanced by Republican members of the House.
Reconciliation bills are a way to pass budget-related laws with a simple majority.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been told to temporarily stop vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in Texas and Maine. ICE officers will get new training on how to conduct vehicle stops safely.
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ICE will pause all vehicle stops temporarily.
The order came from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
The pause follows two fatal shootings involving ICE in Texas and Maine.
ICE officers will receive new training on vehicle stops during the pause.
The stop on vehicle checks is meant to improve safety and prevent future incidents.
This change affects law enforcement practices within ICE.
The situation is still developing, and more updates may follow.
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Jon Stewart criticized President Donald Trump for giving a numerical rating of the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s life during a recent interview. Trump spoke about Graham on Fox News, referring to a moment after the January 6, 2021, riots.
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President Trump recently commented on the life of Senator Lindsey Graham.
He gave a numerical score to Graham’s life during the interview.
The comments aired on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends.”
Jon Stewart responded by mocking Trump’s way of judging Graham’s life.
Lindsey Graham was a senator from South Carolina who passed away.
The comments involved a reference to events after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
Jon Stewart is a late-night TV host known for political commentary.
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Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, will finish his current Senate term. Meanwhile, Republican leaders are thinking about possible candidates to run in the special primary election to replace him.
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Lindsey Graham, a U.S. Senator from South Carolina, has passed away.
His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will serve the rest of his Senate term.
The term Nordone will complete is a temporary appointment until an election.
Republicans are planning for a special primary election to choose a permanent replacement.
Potential Republican candidates for the Senate seat are being discussed.
The special primary will decide who will run in the general election for the seat.
Darline Graham Nordone’s appointment is meant to keep the seat filled until voters pick a new senator.
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The article discusses how both Republican and Democratic leaders are praising Senator Lindsey Graham after his passing. It suggests that respecting his memory means balancing care for refugees with national security concerns and recognizing the flaws and potential of the United Nations.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has recently passed away.
Leaders from both major U.S. political parties are honoring him.
The article emphasizes compassion towards refugees.
It also stresses the importance of national security.
The United Nations system has some problems but also offers opportunities.
The challenge is to tell the difference between the positive and negative aspects of the UN.
Supporting refugees and maintaining security can be achieved together.
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Writer E. Jean Carroll received over $5.6 million in a payment from President Donald Trump. This money came three years after a jury decided that President Trump was responsible for sexually abusing and defaming her.
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E. Jean Carroll is a writer who sued President Donald Trump.
A jury found President Trump responsible for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll.
The jury had nine members who all agreed on the decision.
The judgment happened three years before the payment was made.
Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, announced the payment.
The total payment was $5.62 million.
The case involved claims of sexual assault and false statements harming Carroll’s reputation.
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Writer E. Jean Carroll has received over $5 million from President Donald Trump as part of a civil court judgment. The payment settles a 2023 jury ruling that found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll.
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A jury in 2023 found President Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.
The jury also found Trump defamed Carroll in a 2022 social media post denying her claims.
Carroll has now received $5.62 million as part of the civil judgment.
A federal judge ordered Trump to pay $5 million plus nearly $800,000 in interest after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal.
Trump had deposited $5.55 million in a court-controlled account during his appeal process.
Trump stated he would continue to fight the case despite the payment.
In a separate 2024 trial, Trump was ordered to pay $83.3 million for defamation related to Carroll's sexual abuse allegations and is appealing that judgment.
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Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to complete his term in the U.S. Senate. She was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster with support from President Donald Trump and will serve until the term ends in January.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71, creating a Senate vacancy.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the seat.
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. on the Senate floor.
Darline Graham has been commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind since 2019.
She also serves on the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board and is president-elect of the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind.
Darline has a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a certified public manager.
After their parents died, Lindsey Graham became Darline’s legal guardian when she was 13.
Darline said she plans to work hard to support President Donald Trump and continue her brother’s work on behalf of South Carolina and the U.S.
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Larry Millete was found guilty of first-degree murder in the case of his wife, Maya Millete, who disappeared in January 2021. Maya’s family and friends searched extensively and grew suspicious of Larry’s inconsistent stories while police investigated her disappearance.
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Maya Millete went missing in January 2021 from her home in Chula Vista, California.
Her family last heard from her on January 7, 2021, shortly before her eldest daughter’s birthday.
Larry Millete, her husband, gave different explanations for her disappearance, including hiking trips and visits to wine country.
Friends, family, and neighbors believed Maya would not leave voluntarily or miss her daughter’s birthday.
A group called Team Maya organized regular searches in remote desert areas east of Chula Vista.
Police began investigating Maya’s disappearance in mid-January 2021 but shared few details publicly.
Billy Little, a former Navy criminal investigator, looked into the case and noticed suspicious signs at Larry’s home.
On July 9, 2026, Larry Millete was convicted of first-degree murder in Maya’s death.
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President Trump retracted his plan to charge a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, he said Gulf states would invest more in the U.S. through new trade and investment deals.
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Trump initially demanded a 20% toll on ships using the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Nations maritime agency called this toll illegal.
Trump reversed the toll plan after talks with Middle East leaders.
Gulf states had already planned to invest over $2 trillion in the U.S. before this.
Trump said these investments would increase with new deals from Gulf countries.
The announcement surprised Gulf countries, who asked the U.S. for clarifications.
Trump spoke with the Qatari Emir and discussed the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
The U.S. naval blockade on Iran was set to begin shortly after Trump’s updated statement.
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President Donald Trump decided not to go ahead with a plan to charge a 20 percent toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, he will focus on making trade and investment agreements with countries in the Gulf region.
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President Trump proposed a 20 percent toll on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal was announced but then quickly canceled the next day.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway used for commercial shipping.
Trump wants to promote trade and investment deals with Gulf states instead of charging tolls.
The move aims to support commercial shipping without adding extra fees.
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Maya Millete, a mother of three in Southern California, disappeared in January 2021. Her family and friends continue to search for her and have concerns about her husband Larry, who had marital problems with Maya before she vanished.
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Maya Millete went missing from her home in Chula Vista, California, on January 7, 2021.
Maya was 39 years old and the mother of three young children.
Her husband, Larry Millete, had been contacting spellcasters to put a hex on Maya to keep her in the marriage.
Maya immigrated to the United States from the Philippines in 1995 with her family.
She and Larry met as teenagers working at a fast-food restaurant in Honolulu and later married after Larry joined the Navy.
Both worked for the Navy in Southern California; Maya was a contract specialist, and Larry was an optician.
Maya’s family and coworkers describe her as a strong, caring mother and a respected leader.
Maya disappeared suddenly before a planned family ski trip, and her family is still seeking answers.
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An ICE officer fatally shot a driver in Biddeford, Maine, during an immigration enforcement operation. This incident is part of a recent pattern of deadly force used by ICE since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown.
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The shooting happened on Monday in Biddeford, Maine.
The driver was shot by an ICE officer during an immigration enforcement action.
This is the second time in one week that ICE used deadly force.
Since President Donald Trump started his immigration crackdown, at least nine people have died related to ICE actions.
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer shot the driver because he feared for public safety.
ICE agents were surveilling a home connected to someone believed to be in the country illegally with a final order of removal.
Immigrant rights groups are demanding answers and planning more protests.
The incident has raised questions about ICE’s use of force during immigration enforcement.
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At least 12 detainees at a federal immigration jail in Colorado have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). Those infected and others in the facility are quarantined together, some without air conditioning during a heatwave, raising concerns about health and safety conditions.
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Twelve detainees at a Colorado ICE jail have contracted tuberculosis recently.
All 88 detainees in one housing unit were tested for TB, and the positive cases increased from one to twelve in a few days.
Infected and non-infected detainees remain quarantined together in the same area.
The air conditioning in the pod broke during a heat advisory with temperatures around 96°F (36°C), and fans were provided instead.
Some detainees receive TB medication twice daily.
The facility is run by Geo Group, a private company contracted by the government.
A previous TB outbreak occurred at the jail in April 2023.
Local Congressman Jason Crow has frequently visited and monitored the facility to ensure detainee safety and transparency.
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The article argues that immigration courts in the United States are no longer fair. It suggests that Congress should remove these courts from the Justice Department to keep judges independent from political influence.
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Immigration courts are currently part of the U.S. Justice Department.
The article claims these courts have lost fairness in handling cases.
Political influence is seen as a problem affecting judges' decisions.
Removing the courts from the Justice Department could help judges remain neutral.
Congress has the power to change how immigration courts are organized.
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The article says that creating a group made up of members from both political parties only works well if the group is free from control by any party. It suggests that Congress should rethink how an independent commission is set up to make sure it is truly neutral.
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The idea discussed is about independent commissions, which are groups formed to handle important issues.
The group should include members from both major political parties (bipartisan design).
For this to work, the commission must not be controlled by one political party.
The article recommends that Congress look again at the rules for these commissions.
The goal is to create a fair and impartial agency that can operate without political influence.
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A Pentagon watchdog report found that a new ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, built to produce parts for 155mm artillery rounds, has not made any parts since opening nearly two years ago. This lack of production is slowing the Army’s efforts to replenish artillery supplies, which have been heavily used in support of Ukraine since 2022.
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The Mesquite, Texas plant opened in May 2024 to produce metal parts for 155mm artillery rounds.
As of March 2026, the plant had produced no projectile metal parts meeting contract requirements.
The Army spent $469 million to build the plant, which was intended to increase artillery production from 14,000 to 100,000 rounds per month by October 2025.
Army production is currently about 36,000 rounds per month, short of the goal.
Over four years, the Pentagon’s 155mm artillery stock fell by 3.6 million rounds due to aid given to Ukraine and other uses.
General Dynamics, which operates the plant, is planning additional investment to fix production problems.
The Army stopped plant work in August 2025 to evaluate options amid production delays.
The demand for artillery rounds has decreased somewhat as Ukraine’s war tactics have shifted toward drone use.
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A sheriff's office has warned the public about a scam involving QR codes connected to a case in Guthrie. These QR codes have been appearing in online posts, potentially misleading people.
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The sheriff's department issued a warning about scam QR codes.
The scam is related to a case in Guthrie.
QR codes are appearing in posts on the internet.
Scammers may use these codes to trick people.
The department wants people to be cautious when scanning unknown QR codes.
No specific details about the scam's impact or how to avoid it were provided.
The warning aims to protect the public from fraud.
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Senator Lindsey Graham’s death has opened a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina ahead of the 2024 midterm elections. Several Republicans are considering running for the seat, while Democrat Annie Andrews plans to compete in November. The special election will be held on August 11 with a possible runoff in late August.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, who was running for reelection, died recently, leaving his Senate seat open.
South Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1998.
Democrat Annie Andrews is the candidate expected to challenge the Republicans.
Multiple Republicans are interested in running, including Mark Lynch, Representative Ralph Norman, and Nancy Mace.
Former Governor Nikki Haley has stated she does not plan to run.
Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister as an interim senator until the election.
President Donald Trump has not endorsed anyone in the Republican primary yet.
The special election will be August 11, with early voting starting August 5 and a runoff if no candidate wins over 50%.
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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke about her interactions with Senator Lindsey Graham during her nomination process. She remembered him while making remarks on Capitol Hill and honored him after his passing.
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Justice Elena Kagan is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
She recalled her nomination process for the Supreme Court.
Senator Lindsey Graham was involved during her nomination process.
Justice Kagan honored Senator Graham after he passed away.
The remarks took place on Capitol Hill.
The information was shared by CBS News.
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