The UK Home Office plans to keep sending asylum seekers to France even after a court ruled it unlawful to ignore trafficking claims without proper checks. The court said the government must reconsider negative decisions about trafficking victims, but the Home Office says it will continue removals and fight the ruling.
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A UK court ruled that the Home Office acted unlawfully by not reconsidering negative trafficking claims for asylum seekers sent to France.
The Home Office removed some protections that would delay sending trafficking victims to France by about 30 days.
Around one private flight a week forcibly removes dozens of asylum seekers from the UK to France.
Many asylum seekers say the Home Office ignores their trafficking victim claims before removal.
The court ruling requires the Home Office to review cases where trafficking claims were initially denied.
Almost 80% of trafficking victims who were initially denied had their cases reversed after reconsideration.
The UK government knew there could be problems with how France treats trafficking claims before making this policy.
The Home Office says it will appeal the court decision and wants to prevent last-minute trafficking claims used to delay removals.
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified before the House Financial Services Committee about the condition of the U.S. economy. The hearing took place amid concerns about rising costs for Americans and economic pressures connected to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Kevin Warsh is the Federal Reserve Chair.
He spoke to the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday morning.
The topic was the current state of the U.S. economy.
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped recently.
The drop in approval relates to problems with affordability and personal finances.
These problems are partly due to the ongoing war with Iran.
The hearing provides lawmakers with information about economic issues affecting Americans.
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are testifying before a House Appropriations committee about the Supreme Court’s budget request for fiscal year 2027. The request includes $9.7 billion in discretionary funds and $826.5 million for mandatory payments like judges’ salaries.
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Justices Kagan and Barrett are speaking to a House committee about the Supreme Court budget.
The budget is for fiscal year 2027.
The requested discretionary budget total is $9.7 billion.
There is an additional $826.5 million requested for mandatory expenses such as judges’ pay.
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is responsible for submitting the budget request.
The hearing is taking place before the House Appropriations panel, which oversees government spending.
This process helps Congress decide how much money the Supreme Court will receive.
The discussion focuses on the funding needed to support the court’s operations and staff.
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House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are holding talks as they try to resolve a long delay on the House floor. The delay is caused by conservative members pushing for progress on President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, a law proposal about election rules.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is leading Republican efforts in the House of Representatives.
The House floor has been stalled for several weeks due to disagreements.
Conservative Republicans want the House to move forward with the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act is a bill aiming to change election laws.
The bill would require people to prove citizenship when registering to vote.
It would also require voters to show photo ID when casting ballots.
Republican leaders are speaking to reporters to update the public on these efforts.
The goal is to end the current delay and continue legislative work in the House.
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Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old migrant, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Maine. This is the second time in one week that ICE has killed a migrant, leading to protests in the state.
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Joan Sebastian Guerrero was 26 years old.
He was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Maine.
This incident is the second migrant death involving ICE in one week.
Protests happened in Maine after the shooting.
The information comes from a source involved in the investigation.
CBS News reported on the event with correspondent Michael George.
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With Graham Platner withdrawing from the Maine Senate race amid serious allegations, the Maine Democratic Party must quickly find a new candidate to challenge Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming midterm elections. Platner had won the Democratic primary with strong support due to his pro-worker and progressive policies, but his exit leaves the party scrambling to nominate a replacement before the July 27 deadline.
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Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary on June 9 with 72% of the vote.
Platner withdrew last week after facing a rape accusation and previous scandals.
The Maine Democratic Party must select a new nominee by July 27, with a convention to decide on July 25.
Platner’s campaign focused on universal health care, protecting Social Security and Medicare, higher taxes on the wealthy, stronger unions, housing affordability, and campaign finance reform.
He disagreed with U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza and opposed sending Americans to what he called pointless wars.
Key potential replacements include Troy Jackson (former Maine Senate President), Shenna Bellows (Maine Secretary of State), and Nirav Shah (former director of Maine’s CDC).
Progressives in Maine want a candidate who supports working people and opposes corporate influence in politics.
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Parts of the United States are experiencing more extreme heat. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano is tracking the high temperatures across these areas.
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Some regions in the U.S. are seeing unusually high temperatures.
CBS News is providing updates and tracking this heat with meteorologist Rob Marciano.
Extreme heat can affect health and daily activities.
The information is available through CBS News and its app.
Weather reports help people prepare for changing conditions.
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Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been appointed to complete his current term in the Senate. His term ends in January, and a special election will take place in August to choose who will be on the ballot in November.
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Darline Graham Nordone is Lindsey Graham's sister.
She has been appointed to finish Lindsey Graham's Senate term.
The current term ends in January.
A special election will be held in August.
The winner of the special election will appear on the November ballot to serve the next full term.
Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat is currently vacant or recently vacated.
This appointment is a temporary measure until voters choose a replacement.
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U.S. inflation dropped sharply in June, mainly because energy and gasoline prices fell a lot. Overall consumer prices went down 0.4 percent in June, marking the biggest monthly decline since April 2020, and inflation slowed to 3.5 percent over the past year.
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Consumer prices fell 0.4 percent in June after rising 0.5 percent in May.
This was the largest one-month drop in inflation since April 2020.
Annual inflation slowed to 3.5 percent from 4.2 percent the previous month.
Energy prices fell 5.7 percent, with gasoline prices dropping 9.7 percent in June.
Despite the drop, gasoline costs remain 26.7 percent higher than June 2025.
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, stayed flat in June and rose 2.6 percent yearly.
Food prices increased 3.0 percent over the past year; shelter costs rose 3.3 percent.
Lower inflation may ease worries about higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
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The Covid inquiry report explains why NHS workers did not have enough protective gear when the pandemic began. It found that the UK government spent nearly £10 billion poorly on personal protective equipment (PPE), leading to wasted money, unfair contract processes, and risks to health workers.
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The UK wasted about £10 billion on PPE that was not well planned or used.
Two-thirds of the total £14.9 billion spent by the UK and devolved governments on PPE was wasted.
The UK’s stockpile of masks, gowns, and gloves was in poor condition with many expired items before the pandemic.
Only one-third of the masks in England’s stockpile were usable, and Scotland had no supplies of top-level FFP3 masks.
Some NHS workers had to use bin bags or reuse PPE due to lack of supplies.
A special “VIP lane” for PPE suppliers with government connections gave unfair priority to some companies.
There was no proof of corruption, but the VIP lane system was biased and seen as unfair.
A criminal investigation is ongoing into a PPE supplier linked to a Conservative peer, so some parts of the report remain unpublished.
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Michael Thompson was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 33 years for the rape and murder of his estranged wife, Kimberley Thompson, in Northampton. He staged her death to look like a suicide but was found guilty after a six-week trial revealed he had subjected her to years of abuse and killed her in August 2025.
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Michael Thompson, 56, killed his estranged wife Kimberley Thompson, 43, in their home in August 2025.
He suffocated her and then staged the scene to appear as a suicide.
The couple had been separated and were in the process of divorcing; they had two children.
Thompson was found guilty of rape, murder, and two counts of trying to cover up the crime.
Kimberley had suffered years of domestic abuse, including controlling and physical violence.
Thompson refused to attend his sentencing hearing in court.
The judge sentenced him to a minimum of 33 years in prison.
Kimberley’s daughter spoke about the pain caused and condemned her father’s actions.
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Inflation in the U.S. slowed to 3.5% in June, partly due to a brief peace deal between the U.S. and Iran that lowered energy prices. However, recent tensions between the two countries have caused oil prices and gas prices to rise again, keeping inflation concerns alive.
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Inflation fell to 3.5% annually in June, down from 4.2% in May.
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, slightly decreased to 2.6%.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire briefly lowered energy costs but ended, causing prices to rise again.
Brent crude oil prices rose to $80 per barrel in July after dropping to $67 earlier.
The national average gas price increased to $3.87 per gallon, 70 cents higher than last year.
Higher energy costs have caused price increases in other areas, like air travel.
The job market added an average of 111,000 jobs per month from April to June.
The Federal Reserve will meet in late July to consider inflation and job market data before deciding on interest rates.
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The article discusses the idea of using legal action against President Donald Trump as a way to achieve justice. It suggests that suing him could hold him accountable for his actions.
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The article focuses on legal actions, called civil remedies, against President Donald Trump.
Civil remedies are legal ways to get justice outside of criminal court.
The goal is to hold President Trump responsible for certain behaviors or decisions.
Suing is presented as a practical method to ensure accountability.
The article implies justice can be served through the court system.
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A Colombian immigrant was fatally shot by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. Officials said the man was not the main target of the ICE operation, and the local community is asking for more information about the incident.
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The shooting happened in Biddeford, Maine.
The man who was killed was a Colombian immigrant.
ICE agents were involved in the shooting.
Officials said the man was not the operation's target.
The local community is demanding answers about the shooting.
The incident raised concerns and questions about ICE’s actions.
CBS News covered the story and reported on community reactions.
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A large heat dome is causing very hot and humid weather across many parts of the United States. Millions of people are urged to stay indoors as temperatures reach dangerous levels, with some areas expecting heat index values over 105 degrees.
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The heat dome covers regions from the Plains to the Northeast and stretches to parts of the Southwest and California.
Temperatures could feel between 105 and 115 degrees in the Plains and Great Lakes due to heat and humidity.
Major cities like New York City may reach the upper 90s and Philadelphia could hit 100 degrees with high humidity.
Extreme heat warnings are in effect for states including California, Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and others.
The heat dome formed when high pressure trapped hot air near the ground.
Warm nights are expected, giving little relief from the heat and increasing health risks.
The heat dome could worsen drought conditions by reducing rainfall in parts of the central U.S.
Severe thunderstorms may develop around the north edge of the heat dome later in the week.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs after damage occurred. The National Park Service said the damage was caused by a sharp knife, and several people have been arrested for vandalizing the pool.
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The Reflecting Pool was drained to fix damage caused about two weeks ago.
The damage included cuts and rips in the pool's surface.
President Trump blamed vandals and said those responsible should face consequences.
The National Park Service reported the damage was made by a sharp knife.
Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the vandalism.
U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn was charged with ripping out sealant but pleaded not guilty, saying he only touched the material briefly.
The pool renovation started in April as part of preparations for the U.S. 250th birthday.
Earlier issues included algae turning the water green and problems with the pool's surface before the vandalism.
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People in Maine have protested after a man was fatally shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). President Donald Trump also announced that the U.S. will charge a 20% fee for using the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
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A man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine.
Protests took place in Maine to demand answers about the shooting.
ICE is a U.S. government agency that enforces immigration laws.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will charge a 20% fee for using the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway used for oil shipments.
The news was covered in the CBS News Eye Opener segment.
Protests reflect public concern over the ICE shooting.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away, was known for his strong support of aggressive U.S. foreign policies and close alliance with Israel. Throughout his career, he pushed for military actions in the Middle East and supported key decisions like moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.
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Lindsey Graham was a four-term Republican senator from South Carolina.
President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor Graham.
Both Republicans and Democrats expressed respect for Graham after his death.
Graham strongly supported the U.S. going to war in Iraq and maintained support even after problems emerged.
He advocated for strong military action against Iran and opposed the Iran nuclear deal.
Graham backed moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem in 2017.
He was a major recipient of donations from the pro-Israel group Aipac.
Graham supported giving Israel military aid and defended Israel’s actions in conflicts like the 2023 Gaza war.
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Konstantin Sokolov, a Chicago-based investor and donor to President Trump’s ballroom project, will chair a new U.S. State Department fund managing over $200 million for trade and infrastructure projects in Central Asia, including Armenia. The fund aims to promote private business development in the region, and Sokolov has contributed millions to Republican campaigns during President Trump’s second term.
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Konstantin Sokolov is a Russian-born private equity investor living in Chicago.
He will lead a new U.S. State Department enterprise fund with more than $200 million for trade and infrastructure projects in Central Asia.
The fund supports investments in transportation, energy infrastructure, and critical minerals in countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and others in the south Caucasus and Central Asia.
Sokolov was one of 36 donors to President Trump’s ballroom project, which raised over $350 million from individuals and corporations.
Many donors to the ballroom project have received government contracts, advisory roles, or political appointments.
Sokolov has given over $12 million to Republican political groups and campaigns, including $11 million to President Trump’s Super PAC Maga Inc during his second term.
The fund is named TRIPP+, representing a 27-mile trade corridor between southern Armenia and Azerbaijan meant to boost regional trade and prosperity.
The U.S. government says the fund will follow rules for transparency and conflict of interest protections.
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The Trump administration has paused all meetings of the US Preventive Services Task Force since March 2025, delaying important health recommendations related to children quitting tobacco and other medical screenings. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s changes to the group and the firing of leaders have caused further disruption at this federal advisory panel.
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The US Preventive Services Task Force has not met since March 2025, stopping updates on 14 health topics.
The stalled topics include tobacco cessation for children, cervical cancer screening, perinatal depression, and autism screening.
The taskforce's recommendations link to insurance coverage for preventive services under the Affordable Care Act.
Dr. Michael Silverstein, a former task force member, said new evidence could help children stop using tobacco.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr removed two taskforce leaders and criticized members for past negligence.
The Trump administration has cut several anti-smoking programs, including the CDC’s office on smoking and a major anti-smoking ad campaign.
FDA leadership related to tobacco regulation was changed, and new policies now allow sale of flavored vapes.
The Supreme Court ruled Kennedy has the authority to appoint and fire taskforce members after a dispute involving HIV prevention drug coverage.
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