A 20-year-old man named Herbert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, who plays in a mariachi band and is married to a U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE one day after filing for a green card. His detention has raised concerns and calls for his release from local representatives and immigrant advocates.
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Herbert Kaleth Ibarra Castro was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in June.
He is 20 years old, plays in a mariachi band, and is married to a U.S. citizen.
Ibarra Castro filed paperwork to apply for a green card (lawful permanent resident status) one day before his detention.
He entered the U.S. from Mexico at age 4, according to his attorney.
Representative Joaquin Castro, whose district covers part of San Antonio, is calling for his release.
Ibarra Castro has been held at the South Texas ICE Processing Center near San Antonio.
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security say he will remain in custody during his removal (deportation) proceedings and will receive legal due process.
Immigration enforcement has increased under President Donald Trump’s administration, including actions affecting immigrants with pending legal status requests.
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President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is over after attacks on commercial ships and U.S. retaliatory strikes. His approval ratings have closely followed the status of the ceasefire, rising when the truce holds and falling when it breaks down.
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President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" following an attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran soon after the attacks.
Trump's approval rating was around 43.1% with a disapproval rate of 52.7% as of the announcement.
Approval ratings tend to rise when the ceasefire holds and drop when fighting resumes.
The ceasefire has been fragile, with multiple violations since February 2026.
The highest approval rating in 2026 was 44.4% on April 20, just before Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely.
The lowest approval rating was 41.6% on February 26, before the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Concerns about renewed fighting have caused oil prices to rise due to fears of disruptions in the Middle East energy routes.
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Andy Burnham, expected to be the only candidate for Labour Party leader, promised MPs he will not use party discipline to stop debates. He pledged to create a culture where MPs can speak freely, engage more with ministers, and work together on policies.
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Andy Burnham is likely to be the only candidate in the Labour leadership race.
Burnham supports open debate and opposes strict party discipline that punishes MPs for disagreements.
He wants MPs to raise problems and ideas without fear of punishment.
Burnham plans for ministers and cabinet members to regularly vote in parliament and engage with MPs.
He aims to create a cabinet that reflects a wide range of experiences and ensures appointments are based on merit.
Burnham wants to change the current way policies are made, promoting more collaboration between MPs and ministers.
He intends to modernize parliament to be less confrontational and more cooperative.
Burnham has started talks with key civil servants and allies to prepare his leadership team.
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A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. His family is asking for an investigation into the shooting, saying he was working and trying to get legal status in the U.S.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston.
The family says he was working at the time, driving a crew to a home construction site.
Salgado Araujo lived in the U.S. for 35 years and was working toward legal status.
He had no criminal record and had three U.S.-born sons.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says he tried to ram the ICE agent, who then fired.
No video or images of the shooting were released, but a bystander recorded the aftermath.
DHS targeted Salgado Araujo because he was undocumented.
The shooting is part of a wider trend of increased immigration enforcement under President Trump’s administration.
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s team said the Democratic Party blocked grassroots supporters from helping choose his replacement after sexual assault claims against him. Platner’s campaign manager said the party told staffers they would not have any say in picking the new candidate for the November election.
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Graham Platner is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
Allegations of sexual assault have been made against Platner.
The Maine Democratic Party is deciding on Platner’s replacement nominee.
Platner’s staffers feel grassroots supporters are being excluded from the decision.
Campaign manager Ben Chin sent a message criticizing the party’s handling of the replacement process.
The replacement choice is for the U.S. Senate race in November.
The situation is causing conflict within the Maine Democratic Party.
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A former Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, was fined $5,000 but will not go to prison for helping a man avoid arrest by immigration agents in 2025. A federal judge considered her long public service and decided not to sentence her to prison despite her conviction for obstructing a federal proceeding.
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Hannah Dugan, 67, was a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge.
In 2025, she helped Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was facing arrest by ICE, avoid immediate capture in her courtroom.
Flores-Ruiz had re-entered the U.S. illegally after deportation and was in court for misdemeanor charges.
Dugan was convicted in December of obstructing a federal proceeding but acquitted of concealing a person from arrest.
She was fined $5,000 and avoided prison time due to her decades of public service and other circumstances.
Prosecutors wanted 15 to 21 months in prison, believing her actions harmed the justice system.
Dugan’s lawyers said this was an isolated incident and claimed she faced harsh treatment and public shaming.
Some officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Congressman Tom Tiffany, supported strict punishment.
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Paige Shiver, the former assistant to Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, is suing the University of Michigan for denying records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. Moore was fired after an inappropriate relationship with Shiver, and the lawsuit seeks access to investigation records and damages.
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Paige Shiver sued the University of Michigan in Washtenaw County court.
The lawsuit claims the university violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by denying records requests.
Sherrone Moore was Michigan’s football coach for two seasons before being fired in December.
Moore was dismissed due to an inappropriate relationship with Shiver.
Moore pleaded no contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device, receiving 18 months probation.
The university denied multiple FOIA requests for the investigation files related to Moore’s firing.
The university paid $12 million to a law firm to investigate violations in the athletic department.
Attorneys argue the investigation findings should be made public.
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Maine Democrats are working to pick a new candidate for the U.S. Senate race after Graham Platner’s campaign failed. Rising conflicts between Platner’s team and the state party are causing problems as they try to meet a Monday deadline to name a replacement.
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Graham Platner was the original Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
Platner’s campaign is described as "imploding," meaning it is falling apart or failing.
Maine Democrats need to choose a new candidate quickly because of a deadline on Monday.
There is growing tension between Platner’s campaign staff and the Maine Democratic Party.
The Senate race in Maine is important for Democrats who want to gain control of the U.S. Senate.
Devon Murphy-Anderson is involved in the replacement process (exact role not detailed).
The situation is causing uncertainty and making it harder for Democrats to focus on the election.
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A 5-year-old boy named Kaizer was hit by a stray bullet while riding his bike near his home in Detroit. He was treated at a hospital and released, and police have taken a teenager into custody in connection with the shooting.
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The shooting happened Tuesday evening on Lindsay Street near Trojan Avenue in Detroit.
Kaizer was riding his bicycle when gunfire broke out nearby.
Kaizer initially thought a firecracker hit him but was bleeding from a bullet wound.
His father took him to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released the next day.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the shooter was believed to be a masked teenager.
Police arrested one teenager but are still searching for at least one more suspect.
The police have not released full details on suspects or charges as the investigation continues.
Kaizer’s father expressed relief and called his son’s survival a miracle.
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Vice President Vance visited Milwaukee to promote the administration’s efforts to prevent fraud in the H-1B visa program. The Labor Department has started investigating cases involving foreign workers using these visas, which allow U.S. companies to hire skilled workers from other countries.
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Vice President Vance visited Milwaukee as part of an anti-fraud campaign.
The focus is on fraud related to the H-1B visa program.
H-1B visas are for nonimmigrant foreign workers with special skills.
These visas are sponsored by U.S. employers.
The Labor Department has opened investigations into misuse or fraud in the program.
The tour included visits to battleground areas like Wisconsin, indicating political attention.
The administration is emphasizing protection of the visa system’s integrity.
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An audit of Honolulu’s homeless outreach program called CORE has been stopped because the program frequently changes its goals and cannot provide trustworthy data. This has created uncertainty about the program’s future and raised concerns about its ability to show results to the public.
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CORE started in 2021 to pair social workers with emergency medical workers to help homeless people in mental health crises.
The City Council voted to audit the $2.7 million program in September 2023 due to worries it was not meeting its original goals.
Acting City Auditor Troy Shimasaki paused the audit after 10 months, citing shifting focus and poor data management.
The program’s mission, service plans, and leadership have not been clearly defined over time.
CORE reported placing 125 people in shelters or treatment in 2024, up from previous years.
Emergency Services Director Jim Ireland defended the program, saying changes are being made and it is helping more people get off the streets.
Some city council members want stronger accountability and better use of taxpayer money in the program.
The program plans to continue using new state laws in 2025 to guide its work.
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Two Democrats in Massachusetts, Rep. Seth Moulton and Senator Ed Markey, debated as they compete for a Senate seat. Moulton challenges Markey by calling for change and trying to appeal to voters who want new leaders.
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Seth Moulton is a 47-year-old congressman from Massachusetts.
Moulton began his campaign to replace Senator Ed Markey last fall.
Both candidates presented themselves as challengers in the Senate race during a debate.
Voters across the country are showing more interest in candidates who oppose the political establishment.
Moulton’s campaign focuses on bringing generational change.
The race is for a U.S. Senate seat representing Massachusetts.
The debate took place on a Wednesday.
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The U.S. military began new strikes against Iran on Wednesday to reduce Iran’s ability to interfere with shipping in the region. These actions followed President Trump’s warning of a major attack on Iran.
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The U.S. military resumed attacks on Iran on Wednesday.
The goal is to weaken Iran’s capacity to disrupt ships in nearby waters.
President Trump warned about launching a “big attack” on Iran.
The strikes were ordered by President Trump, who is the Commander in Chief.
U.S. Central Command is carrying out the military strikes.
The military’s focus is on stopping actions that threaten maritime traffic.
This marks an escalation in military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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A judge ruled that writer E. Jean Carroll can receive $5.8 million held from President Donald Trump, after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her. Trump’s lawyers have appealed to stop the payment, but the money remains in an account and the Supreme Court allowed the original verdict to stand.
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E. Jean Carroll won a $5.8 million award after a jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her.
The alleged abuse happened in 1996 in a Manhattan department store dressing room.
Carroll spoke publicly about the incident in a 2019 memoir.
Trump denied the accusations and called Carroll "not my type."
The $5 million initial award increased with interest to $5.8 million.
The money was held in escrow, meaning it was kept safe until legal decisions were finalized.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ruled that Carroll can now receive the money.
Trump’s lawyers have appealed to stop the payment, even though the money is already deposited in an account.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed the civil verdict to remain unchanged.
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A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would give eligible families an extra $60 each month to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The plan, called the Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act, aims to improve access to healthy foods for low-income households, including those already receiving SNAP benefits.
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The Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act was introduced on July 2 by Representative Pramila Jayapal and Democratic cosponsors.
The bill would create a pilot program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Eligible households would receive an additional $60 monthly, usable only for buying qualifying fresh, frozen, or dried fruits and vegetables with no added fat, sugar, or salt.
Households earning 80% or less of their area's median income could apply; SNAP recipients automatically qualify based on income.
The program would use the existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system to distribute benefits.
States chosen for the pilot must represent different U.S. regions and focus on helping food-insecure communities.
States would collect data to see if the program improves nutrition and access to healthy foods.
The bill encourages simpler enrollment by having states use opt-in or automatic registration for SNAP households.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is expected to release a pre-recorded video about his campaign's next steps. This comes after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he denies. Maine Democrats are asking him to quit the race before an important deadline.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine as a Democrat.
A woman has accused Platner of sexual assault.
Platner denies the sexual assault allegation.
Maine Democrats want Platner to drop out of the Senate race.
Platner plans to release a pre-recorded video addressing his campaign's future.
There is a key deadline approaching related to the election or candidate filings.
The news was reported by CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak.
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The New World screwworm fly, a parasite that eats live flesh, has reappeared in parts of Texas and New Mexico after being gone for over 50 years in the U.S. Veterinarians and animal groups warn pet owners to watch for signs of infestation and protect their animals using flea and tick medicines. The parasite can infect many mammals, including pets, and cause serious harm or death if not treated.
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The New World screwworm fly larvae eat live flesh, unlike most fly larvae that eat dead material.
The parasite was first found again in U.S. cattle in June after more than 50 years of eradication.
It has spread north from Panama since 2024, moving through Mexico in 2025, reaching Texas and New Mexico.
The fly lays eggs in open wounds or mucous on mammals; larvae hatch and feed for about a week before becoming adult flies.
Any mammal can be affected including cattle, dogs, cats, wildlife, and sometimes humans.
Signs of infestation include restlessness, bad smell, animals focusing on a wound, and visible maggots.
Newborn animals and those with recent wounds or surgeries are most at risk; even tick bites can lead to infestation.
Flea and tick medications prescribed by veterinarians can help prevent infestations in pets.
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an older Air Force One plane instead of the newer jet gifted by Qatar. The reason for the swap was not fully explained, but Trump mentioned flying the older plane “for old time’s sake,” amid rising tensions with Iran nearby.
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President Trump flew to the NATO summit in Turkey on a new, red-white-and-blue Air Force One jet given by Qatar.
He returned on an older, baby blue Air Force One plane used for decades by past presidents.
Trump said he chose the older plane “for old time’s sake.”
Both planes made an unscheduled stop at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, a U.S. airbase in the UK.
The newer jet lacks some missile detection and defense systems present on the older aircraft.
The U.S. recently launched strikes in Iran, raising security concerns since Iran borders Turkey.
The Air Force said the new plane has “state-of-the-art” security, and Trump’s team uses misdirection to protect him.
The older plane’s transponder was turned off briefly after takeoff, a security trick used in presidential flights.
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