Taylor Swift paid over $160,000 to New York City for a permit related to her wedding at Madison Square Garden. The permit covered city services like police and street closures needed for the event on July 3, 2026.
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Taylor Swift's wedding took place at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026.
She paid more than $160,000 for the event permit and related city services.
The permit covered police deployments, street closures, and traffic management.
The New York Police Department assigned dozens of officers for security at the event.
The wedding had over 1,000 guests and included a ceremony officiated by actor Adam Sandler.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to charities before the wedding.
One of the charities supports families of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
The wedding party included only the couple's brothers as "man of honor" and best man.
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CBS News' program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature several guests on July 12, 2026, including government and military leaders. The show airs on CBS at 10:30 a.m. and streams online at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The guests include Tom Homan, who works on border issues for the White House.
Republican Congressman Mike Turner from Ohio will appear; he previously led the House Intelligence Committee.
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, who was U.S. ambassador to Japan and former Chicago mayor, is a guest.
Retired General Frank McKenzie, president of The Citadel and former leader of U.S. Central Command, will also be on the show.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" is a CBS News program.
The show airs Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on CBS.
It is also available on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sundays.
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The US Supreme Court recently upheld the right to birthright citizenship, a rule that grants citizenship to most children born in the United States. This decision was based on a 19th-century case involving Wong Kim Ark, whose great-granddaughter is now involved in the national debate after President Trump pledged to end birthright citizenship.
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Birthright citizenship is granted by the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution.
Wong Kim Ark was involved in an 1898 court case that confirmed birthright citizenship rights.
Sandra Wong, Wong Kim Ark’s great-granddaughter, learned about her family’s legacy only after her father’s funeral in 2011.
In 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump proposed ending birthright citizenship as part of his immigration policies.
The Supreme Court cited Wong Kim Ark’s case over 100 times in its June 30 ruling to protect birthright citizenship.
President Trump wants Congress to change the Constitution to remove birthright citizenship.
Trump recently asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision protecting birthright citizenship.
This ongoing fight marks the biggest challenge to Wong Kim Ark’s legacy in more than 100 years.
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The Trump administration is continuing construction of a border wall in West Texas despite a lawsuit claiming the project violates a federal law designed to protect levees from damage. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to the lawsuit by waiving that law, allowing construction to proceed without required safety reviews.
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The Presidio Municipal Development District (PMDD) sued the Trump administration over border wall plans near Presidio, Texas.
PMDD says the wall and changes to a local levee could cause dangerous flooding affecting homes and businesses.
The lawsuit focuses on the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, which requires government approval before altering levees.
DHS had previously waived many laws to speed up wall construction but initially did not waive this 1899 law.
On July 2, DHS waived the Rivers and Harbors Act to avoid delays in the wall project.
PMDD argues the government is not coordinating properly with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as required by law.
The levee system protects about 52 square miles of urban and farm land and was repaired after a major 2008 flood.
PMDD wants a court to stop construction until proper safety reviews are done.
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President Donald Trump has removed the last members of the Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan federal agency that supports U.S. elections. This leaves the commission without any active commissioners shortly before the November midterm elections.
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The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was created in 2002 to help state and local officials run elections.
The agency usually has four commissioners, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.
Two Democratic commissioners were fired by email, and the only remaining Republican resigned. Another Republican commissioner had left earlier.
The White House said the president can remove officials who do not align with securing elections.
The EAC helps with voting system certification and managing mail-in voter registration forms.
The commission had rejected a Trump order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, which a judge blocked.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the president can fire independent agency members without cause.
It is unclear if President Trump will appoint new commissioners or leave the commission empty before the midterms.
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President Donald Trump said he has prepared orders to launch strong bomb attacks on Iran if they try to assassinate him. He told the New York Post that he has been a target for a long time and has made plans to respond firmly.
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President Trump said Iran has considered assassinating him.
He stated that he has instructions ready to bomb Iran heavily if that happens.
He spoke about this in an interview with the New York Post.
Trump mentioned he has been on Iran’s target list for a long time.
The statement implies a serious threat between the U.S. and Iran involving the president’s safety.
No details were given about what specific actions or timing are included in his instructions.
The comments suggest a strong and immediate military response in case of an attack on President Trump.
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The Trump administration has removed a key rule that protected endangered animals and plants from harm under the Endangered Species Act. This rule previously included changes to a species’ habitat that could cause harm as prohibited.
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The administration repealed a previous legal definition of what counts as “harm” to endangered species.
The definition included actions that significantly changed an animal or plant’s habitat in a harmful way.
Under the old rule, altering a habitat enough to hurt the species was illegal.
The rollback means some habitat changes may no longer be considered illegal harm.
The change was announced on a Friday by the Trump administration.
This action affects protections provided by the Endangered Species Act.
The Endangered Species Act aims to protect species at risk of extinction.
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The family of Charlie Kirk said prosecutors have shown strong evidence that Tyler Robinson shot and killed Kirk at Utah Valley University in September 2025. A judge will soon decide if there is enough proof to put Robinson on trial for aggravated murder.
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Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
Tyler Robinson is accused of the shooting and has not yet entered a plea or testified.
Robinson turned himself in a day after the shooting.
Robinson’s former roommate said Robinson confessed to the shooting and acted erratically.
Prosecutors presented DNA evidence linking Robinson to the rifle used in the shooting, but defense lawyers questioned the reliability of this evidence.
A judge will decide by September 1 if Robinson will face trial.
Kirk’s family described the evidence as overwhelming and expressed hope for a fair, transparent legal process.
Robinson is charged with aggravated murder.
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FBI Director Kash Patel is under investigation for using government resources for personal trips and luxury activities. Democratic lawmakers and a Senate Republican are asking for detailed explanations about his expensive travel and use of FBI assets.
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Kash Patel is the FBI Director, age 46.
Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about his spending and travel.
Patel reportedly used FBI jets, SWAT teams, and agents for trips that appear personal.
He took a costly trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, costing around $100,000.
Patel had a tax-funded helicopter tour during an official trip in East Asia.
Critics say Patel did personal trips with only brief official meetings to justify costs.
Patel defended using government jets for travel related to his girlfriend’s security.
Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican, also requested more information about Patel’s expenses.
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Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasite called cyclospora, which causes severe watery diarrhea. Nearly 1,500 people have been diagnosed, and similar cases have appeared in about 30 other states. The source of the outbreak is still unknown, but the infection can be treated with antibiotics and avoided by practicing good hygiene.
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Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea lasting weeks.
Michigan has seen over 1,500 cases in its biggest outbreak ever.
About 30 other states are also investigating similar infections.
The parasite spreads through food or water contaminated with feces.
The exact food source of the current outbreak is not yet identified.
Past cyclospora outbreaks were linked to fresh produce like basil, cilantro, raspberries, snow peas, and salad mixes.
Washing hands with soap and water helps prevent infection; hand sanitizers do not kill cyclospora.
Antibiotics can treat cyclospora infections effectively, and no deaths have been reported.
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The U.S. Justice Department sued Maryland, claiming a new state law blocks the federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts. The lawsuit asks a federal court to stop the state from enforcing the Community Trust Act.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on a Thursday.
Maryland passed the Community Trust Act as a state law.
The DOJ says the law interferes with immigration enforcement by the federal government.
The case targets both the state of Maryland and its Attorney General, Anthony Brown.
The lawsuit asks the court to prevent Maryland from enforcing the Community Trust Act.
The Trump administration is the federal government involved in the immigration enforcement efforts.
The Community Trust Act likely provides certain protections that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.
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The NAACP has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to stop the Memphis Safe Task Force, a police and military group started by President Trump, after two Black men recently died during encounters with law enforcement in Tennessee. The NAACP wants a full, open federal investigation into these deaths and better police accountability in the city.
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Two Black men died recently in Tennessee: Tyrin Johnson was shot by National Guard troops, and Darius Chappell died in jail.
The Memphis Safe Task Force, created by President Trump, combines federal, state, and local law officers to fight crime in Memphis.
The NAACP sent a letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for the task force’s suspension and a transparent federal investigation.
Tyrin Johnson was said by investigators to have had a gun and fired shots before being shot by troops.
Darius Chappell was arrested after a police “use of force” incident involving a police dog biting him while held down by officers.
The Clarksville police have started an internal investigation and placed one officer on leave related to Chappell’s death.
The NAACP criticizes the Justice Department for not properly investigating these cases or holding officers accountable.
A NAACP survey showed most Memphis residents disapprove of the National Guard’s presence, feeling it reduces safety and trust.
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A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston, Texas, during a targeted operation. Witnesses in the van with him said he did not use his vehicle as a weapon against ICE officers, contradicting the official report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents early Tuesday in Houston while going to work with three others in a van.
The three men in the van say Salgado never tried to use the vehicle as a weapon against ICE officers.
ICE agents involved did not have body cameras, and their vehicles had no dash cams, reducing available evidence.
DHS claimed Salgado used his van to attack officers, leading to the shooting.
Salgado had no criminal record and had lived in the U.S. for nearly 35 years.
The Harris County District Attorney and FBI are investigating the shooting separately.
Salgado’s family and lawmakers are demanding an independent investigation, citing past false DHS information about similar cases.
Some Democrats have called for ICE officers to wear body cameras during arrests to increase transparency and accountability.
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Missouri has declared a state of emergency due to severe storms and flash flooding in several regions. State agencies have activated emergency plans to help local responders and protect residents as more heavy rain is expected.
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Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency in central, south-central, and south-eastern Missouri.
The emergency plan allows state agencies to work closely with local officials to speed up aid.
Heavy storms caused dangerous flash flooding, swift-water rescues, and damage to homes, roads, and campgrounds.
Some areas received between 6 to 12 inches of rain in a short time.
A taskforce with 50 trained members and rescue boats has been deployed to assist.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and a flood watch for multiple counties.
More storms and heavy rain are expected through the weekend, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and possibly a brief tornado.
Authorities advise people near rivers and streams to move to higher ground and stay alert to weather updates.
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized current Speaker Mike Johnson for ending the House’s session early amid disagreements among Republican lawmakers. McCarthy warned that stopping work too soon might hurt Republicans’ chances in the upcoming November elections.
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Kevin McCarthy used to be the Speaker of the House.
Mike Johnson is the current Speaker of the House.
Johnson decided to recess (pause) the House session early last month.
There are divisions among Republican members in the House.
McCarthy spoke about this on Fox News’s show "Hannity."
McCarthy asked Johnson to stop recessing and continue House work.
He warned that recessing early could have negative effects on the November elections for Republicans.
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Houston officials and Representative Sylvia Garcia held a press event about a recent fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The victim was Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who lived in the U.S. for over 35 years without a criminal record.
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Rep. Sylvia Garcia spoke about the incident.
The shooting involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The victim was Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Araujo was a Mexican immigrant.
He had lived in the U.S. for more than 35 years.
He worked as a homebuilder.
He had no criminal record.
The event was held to provide information about the shooting and its circumstances.
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Eight men have been charged with planning an attack at a UFC event held at the White House that included President Donald Trump and other leaders. The group allegedly planned to use drones, snipers, and a second wave of attackers to cause harm and panic during the event.
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The eight men, aged 19 to 32, face terrorism and murder conspiracy charges related to the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House.
The plot aimed to kill government officials including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
A ninth person was charged with obstruction of justice for deleting evidence linked to the group.
The plan involved drone attacks on nearby buildings to cause panic and then shooting high-value targets.
An informant was the mother of one suspect who reported concerns about his firearms purchases and communications.
The group used social media apps like TikTok, Signal, Instagram, and Discord to organize.
The accused lived in different states including California, Missouri, and Nebraska.
The event had about 4,300 attendees including senior officials, and celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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A federal advisory panel, influenced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to remove the federal recommendation for the combined MMRV vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox) for young children. An independent study shows that this change could harm vulnerable toddlers, especially those on low-income vaccine programs, because the vaccine will no longer be covered by private insurance or federal programs.
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In September, a federal advisory panel voted to stop recommending the MMRV vaccine for children.
The panel was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for anti-vaccine views.
Removing the recommendation means private insurance and federal vaccine programs may not cover MMRV.
The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox in one shot.
About 15% of U.S. toddlers received MMRV between 2015 and 2025; most get separate MMR and chickenpox shots together (called MMR+V).
MMRV has a slightly higher risk of causing febrile seizures with the first dose in toddlers 12-15 months old compared to separate shots, but febrile seizures are generally harmless.
The vaccine was approved in 2005, and in 2009 experts preferred separate shots due to the small seizure risk difference, but MMRV was still considered safe and an option.
The new study analyzed vaccination records from King County, Washington, confirming consistent use of MMRV before the federal recommendation was removed.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators reached an agreement with President Trump's administration on a Russia sanctions bill that had been delayed in Congress for over a year. The new legislation aims to update and advance measures to sanction Russia.
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The bill focuses on sanctions against Russia.
The legislation had been stalled in Congress for more than one year.
Senators from both political parties worked together on the agreement.
The deal was made in cooperation with President Donald Trump’s administration.
Senator Lindsey Graham announced the progress publicly.
The agreement allows the sanctions bill to move forward in Congress.
The update aims to strengthen the sanctions against Russia.
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Kristi Noem’s mother denied rumors that Noem had an affair with Corey Lewandowski while explaining that Noem plans to divorce her husband, Bryon Noem. The decision came after reports about Bryon’s involvement in an online fetish community, which contributed to the breakdown of their 34-year marriage.
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Kristi Noem’s mother, Corinne Arnold, called affair rumors between Noem and Corey Lewandowski false.
Arnold said Noem told her in spring 2024 that she planned to divorce her husband Bryon Noem.
The couple has been married since 1992 and has three adult children.
Bryon Noem was reported to have participated in "bimbofication" fetish communities online.
The reported online activity of Bryon Noem led to increased family tension but he remained affectionate with relatives at a recent gathering.
Kristi Noem requested privacy following the reports about Bryon’s actions.
President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the Noem family after the controversy surfaced.
Noem has not publicly confirmed details about her personal life related to these reports.
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