A federal appeals court in Manhattan rejected President Donald Trump’s request to delay paying over $5 million to E Jean Carroll after she won a sexual abuse and defamation case against him. The court ordered the release of about $5.8 million, including interest, which has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
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E Jean Carroll won a sexual abuse and defamation trial against President Trump in 2023.
A jury awarded Carroll $5 million plus interest, totaling about $5.8 million.
The money has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
President Trump tried to delay paying by asking the appeals court for a stay (a delay of payment).
The appeals court denied Trump’s request, ordering the payment to be made.
Manhattan federal judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump had delayed the case for years and the judgment had been upheld through all appeals.
The US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal on June 29, allowing the payment to proceed.
Carroll’s lawyers argued the case has ended and Trump must pay the judgment as agreed.
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Andy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, according to his close ally Louise Haigh. Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, and he has clear ideas for devolving power and reforming the welfare system.
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Andy Burnham has prepared for a potential prime minister role for more than a year.
Burnham is the sole candidate so far to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
Louise Haigh, a Labour MP and former transport secretary, supports Burnham and plays a key role in his team.
Burnham has run twice before for Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015.
He spent nine years as Greater Manchester mayor, gaining experience in regional governance.
Burnham plans to devolve more power from Westminster to regional authorities and reduce the Treasury’s dominance.
Welfare reform is a major challenge, as the current disability benefit system is considered “not fit for purpose.”
Burnham wants to avoid cuts that would increase other costs in the system, emphasizing a sustainable approach.
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Democrat Graham Platner has quit the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault made by a former partner. His withdrawal changes the dynamics for Democrats trying to win the seat from Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming November midterms.
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Graham Platner, a Democrat and military veteran, launched his Senate campaign in Maine in August 2025 as an anti-establishment candidate.
Platner won the Democratic primary in June 2026 with 72% of the vote, defeating Maine Governor Janet Mills who dropped out.
He has strong support from progressive Democrats like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Allegations surfaced accusing Platner of sexually assaulting a former partner in 2021, which he denies.
Other controversies include a Nazi-era symbol tattoo, deleted social media posts about sexual violence, and reports of abusive behavior.
Some of Platner’s endorsers have withdrawn their support following the sexual assault claims.
Platner’s exit leaves Democrats without a candidate in a closely watched race against Republican Senator Susan Collins, who has held the seat for five terms.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority, and Maine is considered a key battleground state for control of the Senate.
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A man was fatally shot by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Memphis during a federal task force operation. This is the second fatal shooting by a member of the same task force in four days.
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The shooting happened in Memphis, Tennessee.
It occurred around 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
DEA agents were involved in the shooting.
The agents were part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, a federal crime-fighting team.
This is the second fatal shooting by a federal task force member in Memphis within four days.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is handling the investigation.
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The Secret Service advised President Donald Trump to use an older Air Force One plane when leaving Turkey as a safety measure due to rising tensions with Iran. While President Trump said the switch was not about security, sources say it was done because of the older plane’s better security for this situation.
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The Secret Service recommended using the old Air Force One plane for President Trump’s departure from Turkey.
This decision was made as a precaution during increased tensions with Iran.
The newer Air Force One was a gift from Qatar and has advanced security features but was not used for the Turkey departure.
President Trump denied that the change was due to security concerns.
Trump mentioned he is "No. 1 on the kill list for Iran."
Passengers were asked to keep window shades down during the flight for security reasons.
The plane with the president turned on its tracking system only after flying over the Black Sea.
The new Air Force One later joined the president’s flight in England after initially leaving Turkey earlier.
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Mark Esper, who was once the U.S. Secretary of Defense, said that Iran will try to gain as much advantage as possible in peace talks with the United States before the upcoming midterm elections. He also predicted that President Donald Trump will use the U.S. military more strongly against Iran after the elections.
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Mark Esper is a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
He said Iran wants to get the best deal it can in peace negotiations before the midterm elections.
Midterm elections are coming soon and are important for U.S. politics.
Esper believes President Trump will have more freedom to act after these elections.
He predicts President Trump will increase U.S. military actions toward Iran once the elections are over.
Iran is aware of the timing and is trying to use it to its advantage in talks.
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Reform UK is under investigation for undisclosed donations totaling millions of pounds. Nigel Farage announced his resignation following reports that large money transfers made to the party and its leaders, including a £5 million gift to Farage, triggered anti-money laundering alerts. Questions remain about the timing and sources of these donations.
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Nigel Farage plans to resign and hold a byelection after a £5 million gift to him was reported to the National Crime Agency (NCA) due to money laundering concerns.
The £5 million donation was reportedly given by billionaire Christopher Harborne on 5 April 2024.
Reports to the NCA about the £5 million were made on 16 May 2024, after Farage had started preparations for a political campaign.
Other transactions totaling over £1 million involving senior Reform UK figures also triggered Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the NCA.
A separate £1 million donation to a Reform-affiliated group came from Fiona Cottrell, connected to a close associate of convicted fraudster George Cottrell; its source raised further concerns.
The £1 million donation was moved through an Australian money exchange called Oneify, which caused additional banking scrutiny.
Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, was questioned about the origin of the £1 million donation and a personal loan of £80,000 from George Cottrell.
There are unresolved questions about when Farage received the £5 million gift and whether he fully disclosed this to parliamentary authorities.
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Graham Platner has left the race for the U.S. Senate in Maine after an accusation of sexual assault, which he denies. The Democratic Party in Maine is now working to pick a new candidate through a special meeting.
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Graham Platner was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
He dropped out of the race because of a sexual assault allegation.
Platner denies the accusation.
The Maine Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention to choose a replacement candidate.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Fin Gómez.
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Former Maine state Senator Troy Jackson announced he will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator Susan Collins. He made this announcement after the previous Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew from the race following several scandals.
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Troy Jackson is a former state senator from Maine.
He is running against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine.
The previous Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, suspended his campaign.
Platner dropped out because of multiple scandals.
Jackson highlighted support from working-class people in Maine.
This is a U.S. Senate election race in the state of Maine.
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Since President Donald Trump began his second term, 10 people have been fatally shot by federal immigration officers nationwide. These deaths occurred during various immigration enforcement actions, with some families and groups calling for independent investigations.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by ICE officers during an enforcement operation while he was driving to work.
Since the start of President Trump's second term, 10 fatal shootings involving ICE and CBP agents have been reported.
Some shootings happened outside of enforcement operations, including incidents involving off-duty agents.
Department of Homeland Security claims some victims "weaponized" their vehicles during arrests, but these claims are disputed by families and rights groups.
A recent report says 52 people died in ICE custody in the first 500 days of the second Trump administration.
The UN human rights office has raised concerns about the rising number of deaths in US immigration custody.
Congress approved $70 billion in funding for ICE and CBP, though critics say there is little accountability for related violence.
High-profile cases in Minnesota involved the shooting deaths of two US citizens by federal immigration officers, sparking protests.
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A bar owner in Warrington said he will not accept job applications made by parents on behalf of their children. He wants young people to apply for jobs themselves to show confidence and independence, especially since many young people face challenges finding work.
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Owen Williams owns Tank Bar and Live Lounge in Warrington.
He refuses to consider job applications submitted by parents for their children.
Williams says young applicants should bring their own CV or apply directly to show confidence.
About one million young people aged 16-24 in the UK were not in school, work, or training in early 2026.
Youth unemployment rates are higher in Liverpool (9%) and Manchester (7.4%) than the national average (5.8%).
Some business owners in Liverpool support Williams’ rule and look for confident young workers.
Parents and young people say COVID-19 caused anxiety and lowered confidence, making parental help more common.
Williams received nearly 100 applications from young people after posting his stance online.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island, which is near the Mississippi mainland. His family is seeking information and answers about the circumstances of his death.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old.
He was found dead on Horn Island.
Horn Island is located off the coast of Mississippi.
The family wants to know what happened to Nolan.
Local authorities may be involved in investigating the death.
The incident has been reported by CBS News.
No details about the cause of death have been provided in the article.
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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell slightly to 215,000 last week, showing that layoffs remain low. Although job growth slowed in June, the overall U.S. labor market remains relatively stable despite some cautious hiring by companies.
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Weekly jobless claims dropped by 2,000 to 215,000 for the week ending July 4.
Analysts had expected about 220,000 new claims.
The unemployment rate fell from 4.3% in May to 4.2% in June, partly because some people stopped looking for work.
Employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, less than half of the previous month's total.
Layoffs have stayed mostly between 200,000 and 250,000 each week since the pandemic ended.
Job growth slowed about two years ago, influenced by tariffs, federal job cuts, and high interest rates to fight inflation.
Several large companies, including Microsoft, Verizon, UPS, Amazon, Disney, Starbucks, and Walmart, have recently cut jobs.
Microsoft announced cutting 4,800 jobs, around 2.1% of its global workforce, including many in its Xbox division.
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President Donald Trump returned from a trip to Turkey using an older Air Force One plane for part of his travel. The Secret Service advised this to address concerns about the safety of a newer plane he used previously.
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President Trump flew home overnight from Turkey on an older Air Force One jet.
The Secret Service recommended using the older plane for security reasons.
The newer, recently updated plane had been used during the president’s last trip.
This change raised questions about the safety of the new plane.
The decision happened while there were increasing hostilities in the region.
The article also mentions that Maine Democrats are looking for a replacement for someone named Platner.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man living in the U.S. for many years, was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston while he was going to work. ICE says he tried to avoid arrest by hitting a car, but his family wants an independent investigation into the shooting.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston.
He was a Mexican national who had lived and worked in the U.S. for decades.
ICE reported that Salgado Araujo tried to evade arrest by ramming a car.
The shooting happened on a Tuesday while he was on his way to work.
Salgado Araujo’s family is calling for an independent investigation into the incident.
The case is receiving media attention and updates from news outlets.
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Many states in the southern United States are experiencing very high temperatures. This extreme heat is affecting daily life and causing concerns for people's health and safety.
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The southern U.S. is currently facing dangerous heat levels.
Temperatures are much higher than usual for this time of year.
The heat can cause health problems like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Local authorities are warning residents to stay cool and drink plenty of water.
This heat wave is stressing power grids as more people use air conditioning.
Emergency services are preparing for possible heat-related medical issues.
The heat is expected to continue for several days in some areas.
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President Donald Trump announced he will ask the Supreme Court to review a case about his executive order that limits birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court recently rejected the policy.
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President Trump issued an executive order restricting birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means that children born in the U.S. automatically become citizens.
The Supreme Court struck down (rejected) President Trump’s policy last week.
President Trump plans to immediately request the Supreme Court to rehear (review) the case.
The topic involves U.S. citizenship laws and immigration policy.
President Trump believes the Supreme Court’s decision is wrong and harmful to the country.
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Graham Platner, a Democrat from Maine, ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate after a woman he dated five years ago accused him of sexual assault. He made this announcement on Wednesday.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate from Maine.
He was running for the U.S. Senate.
A woman who dated him five years ago accused him of sexual assault.
This new allegation led Platner to withdraw from the Senate race.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday.
The news was reported by CBS News journalists Caitlin Huey-Burns and Joel Payne.
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Two recent national polls show President Donald Trump's approval rating at record lows during his second term. The polls reveal that more people disapprove than approve of his job performance, with particular dissatisfaction in areas like the economy and housing.
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The Economist/YouGov poll from early July shows 35% approval and 61% disapproval of President Trump's job, resulting in a net approval of minus 26.
This minus 26 net approval matches the lowest point recorded in that series and across both Trump’s and President Biden’s presidencies.
A Focaldata poll conducted late June also found a net approval rating of minus 23 for Trump, which is their lowest level ever.
Disapproval of Trump has increased for four straight months according to the Focaldata poll.
Key issues where Trump’s ratings are weak include housing (22% approve), inflation and cost of living (20% approve), jobs and the economy (29% approve), foreign policy (30% approve), and immigration (41% approve).
The White House responded by saying President Trump has made historic progress on jobs, inflation, and housing affordability.
Low approval ratings often indicate challenges for a president’s party in upcoming elections.
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Prices in the U.S. have been rising quickly, partly due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and supply problems linked to the conflict involving Iran. Many businesses have not yet passed all tariff costs to consumers, but more price increases are expected soon, adding to financial pressure for American households ahead of the November elections.
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Inflation in the U.S. has sped up, influenced by supply issues related to the Iran conflict.
Fuel prices fell recently due to progress in U.S.-Iran talks but may rise again after new hostilities.
President Trump’s tariffs are causing companies to raise prices gradually, not all at once.
Around 40% of service firms and 70% of manufacturers reported paying tariffs last year.
Nearly half of these businesses plan to increase prices further in the next six months or later.
U.S. households have paid about $1,000 more annually because of tariffs since President Trump returned to office.
Some tariffs were overturned by the Supreme Court in February but inflation effects may continue.
A recent poll shows 95% of Americans feel there is a cost-of-living crisis, affecting voters from both major parties.
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