President Trump launched a new website called America.gov that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help people find government information and services more easily. The launch event took place in Washington at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
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The website is named America.gov.
It uses artificial intelligence to assist users in navigating federal government resources.
The goal is to make it easier for Americans to find information and services from the government.
The launch event was held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
President Trump led the event and promoted the new website.
Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and current head of the National Design Studio (NDS), was mentioned during the launch.
The National Design Studio (NDS) is involved in creating or supporting the site’s design or services.
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The U.S. Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill to create federal rules for college sports. The law will regulate areas such as the transfer of athletes between schools and athletes’ rights to earn money from their name, image, and likeness.
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The Senate passed the "Protect College Sports" bill late on Monday night.
The bill aims to set national rules for college sports programs.
It covers the transfer portal, which is the system that lets college athletes move to different schools.
The bill also addresses athletes’ rights to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
This federal framework will provide consistency across all college sports programs in the U.S.
The legislation is intended to protect both athletes and colleges with clear regulations.
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The CDC confirmed two deaths from measles in the U.S. this year, with 3,659 cases—the highest in 35 years. Pennsylvania has the most cases, and there is controversy over how deaths are counted amid changes in vaccine policy under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The U.S. has had 3,659 confirmed measles cases this year, the most since 1988.
The CDC reported two measles-related deaths but did not say where they happened.
Pennsylvania has reported over 900 cases and controversy over the number of measles deaths there.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but has recently resurged.
Vaccine skepticism and misinformation, including from President Trump and his Health Secretary, have affected vaccination efforts.
The CDC changed how it counts measles deaths by using data from the National Center for Health Statistics instead of state health departments.
In 2025, President Trump signed an order to separate the combined MMR vaccine into three shots, which public health experts say could increase infection risks.
The CDC has lost nearly 30% of its staff after layoffs and retirements following President Trump’s 2025 inauguration.
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Senator John Kennedy questioned special counsel Jack Smith at a Senate hearing about the federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump. Kennedy suggested the investigations were politically motivated, while Smith said his decisions were independent and based on strong evidence.
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Senator John Kennedy challenged Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
The hearing focused on Smith’s handling of cases against President Trump involving classified documents and the 2020 election.
Kennedy suggested former Attorney General Merrick Garland and President Joe Biden influenced the prosecutions; Smith denied this.
Smith said he made charging decisions on his own, following special counsel rules and strong evidence.
Kennedy used comparisons to things like the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny to question Smith’s denial of political involvement.
The exchange became tense and highlighted political divisions over the prosecutions.
Kennedy accused Smith of misusing phone records and violating constitutional protections tied to lawmakers.
Smith defended his independence and professionalism throughout the questioning.
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A new poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race by eight points. The poll also finds that half of Ohio voters strongly disapprove of President Donald Trump, which may be hurting Republican candidates in the state.
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Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 51% to 43% in the Ohio Senate race, according to a Marist poll.
Half of Ohio voters say they strongly disapprove of President Trump’s performance.
Trump’s net approval rating in Ohio is -14 points, down from previous years.
Brown has strong support among independent voters, leading them 58% to 33%.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.
Ohio voted for Trump by a large margin in the 2024 presidential election.
The poll shows Democrats also leading in Ohio’s governor and congressional races.
41% of Ohio voters say their personal finances have gotten worse in the last year.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce the number of admirals and generals at the Pentagon by 20 percent. This change is part of his effort to reorganize and improve how the Department of Defense operates.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will cut 20 percent of the positions for admirals and generals.
These cuts will focus on senior military leadership roles.
The announcement was confirmed by a Pentagon official.
The reduction is part of a larger plan to overhaul the defense department's structure.
The goal is to change the department’s outlook and improve efficiency.
The changes affect the top military ranks within the Pentagon.
The decision is a significant move in military leadership management.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, questioned whether prosecutors proved that she killed her children. He spoke in court during a hearing about possibly having a new trial. The hearing is happening in Massachusetts.
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Lindsay Clancy is facing charges related to the deaths of her children.
Her lawyer is Kevin Reddington.
Reddington argued that prosecutors did not prove Clancy's guilt.
A court hearing was held to discuss the possibility of a new trial.
The case is taking place in Massachusetts.
CBS News reporter Shanelle Kaul covered the story.
The hearing was part of ongoing legal proceedings involving Clancy.
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A new poll shows the Coalition party’s main vote dropped to its lowest level ever, with 22% support. Most Australians want fewer immigrants and support strict immigration measures, such as forcing people who overstay visas to leave the country.
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The Coalition’s primary vote fell 4 points to 22%, matching its lowest level in the poll.
Labor’s primary vote rose from 26% to 29% in the same period.
55% of Australians want to reduce the number of immigrants coming into the country.
46% of people see immigration as a positive factor, while 39% see it as negative.
Strong support exists for tough immigration actions like deporting visa overstayers (70%) and tighter checks on asylum claims (68%).
There is 62% support for stopping most international students from bringing family members.
Many people want immigration cuts focused on refugees and family migration.
Even with enough housing and services, 70% would still want fewer immigrants.
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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Sydney finished its public hearings for Operation Rosny after 10 weeks. The inquiry looked at claims of illegal or undeclared political donations linked to branch stacking by a conservative group called the Reformers within the New South Wales Liberal Party.
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ICAC’s Operation Rosny investigated if the Reformers, a group of young conservative Christians, used illegal donations to influence party politics in New South Wales.
The Reformers aimed to recruit 5,000 Christian conservatives to control the NSW Liberal Party division and push conservative policies.
Allegations included $2 million in donations from developer Jean Nassif to support branch stacking and political maneuvers against certain politicians.
Some accused stated payments were for legitimate lobbying or consulting, not donations.
The inquiry ended without major resignations or dramatic outcomes.
Jean Nassif appeared via video from Beirut, strongly denying corruption allegations and claiming fear for his safety.
ICAC’s chair stressed that success is not measured by resignations but by clear rulings on what counts as political donations.
ICAC will release a detailed report clarifying donation laws and aims for public transparency.
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A political decision to block funding for certain research projects could affect scientific work related to East Palestine. This could stop important studies from continuing in that area.
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Some research projects related to East Palestine may lose funding.
This funding is provided through NIH grants, which support health research.
A political veto means the President or government chooses to block spending on these projects.
Blocking the funds could stop scientific studies that help the community.
East Palestine is the area directly affected by this decision.
The veto impacts how researchers carry out their work and share findings.
Government decisions on research funding can influence local communities and public health.
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A 2024 CDC report shows many U.S. high school students experience sadness or hopelessness. Experts say supporting children's mental health not only involves schools and clinics but also strong family support at home.
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Nearly 40% of U.S. high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless in the past year.
Mental health improves when students feel connected at school and have adults at home who meet their basic needs.
Many parents feel very stressed, with 48% saying they are overwhelmed most days.
Parents need practical ways to help their children’s emotional health without adding more pressure.
Schools play a role by creating supportive environments and teaching social and emotional skills.
Children spend much of their time outside school, so reinforcing these skills at home is important.
Research from Harvard’s EASEL Lab shows simple activities, like breathing exercises, can help children manage emotions.
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Senator Mike Lee blocked a proposal by Senator Jeff Merkley that aimed to stop President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center. The proposal needed unanimous agreement but was stopped after Lee objected, despite support from Senator Lisa Murkowski.
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Senator Mike Lee (Republican from Utah) blocked a bill on Monday night.
The bill was introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat from Oregon).
The bill intended to stop President Trump from tearing down the Kennedy Center.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican from Alaska) supported the bill.
The bill was brought up using unanimous consent, which means it could pass without a vote if no one objected.
Mike Lee’s objection prevented the bill from moving forward without a floor vote.
The Kennedy Center is a building that honors U.S. presidents and important cultural activities.
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Special counsel Jack Smith gave an opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump. Smith said that President Trump was involved in serious crimes against the country.
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Jack Smith is a special counsel appointed to investigate President Trump.
Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee.
The testimony focused on Smith’s investigations into President Trump’s actions.
Smith stated that President Trump engaged in serious crimes that affect the nation.
The statement was made during a formal hearing covered by CBS News.
This hearing is part of ongoing legal and political scrutiny of President Trump.
The investigation aims to examine alleged wrongdoing by the President.
The hearing is an important step in Congress’s oversight role.
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President Donald Trump launched a new website called America.gov that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help Americans find federal government information and services. The site offers a chatbot to answer questions and aims to combine many government resources into one easy-to-use platform.
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America.gov is a free website with no ads that uses AI to provide answers from official government sources.
Users do not need to log in to access the site.
The website was introduced at an event in Washington, D.C., with President Trump and tech leaders present, including Elon Musk.
President Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to link their online services with America.gov.
The platform will eventually allow users to complete tasks like renewing passports and signing up for Medicare.
Login.gov will be integrated into America.gov to manage user sign-ins securely.
Services used by over 100,000 people annually must connect to America.gov, but tax filing and some security-related services are excluded.
The website is described as a “front door” to federal information that simplifies access to government programs and benefits.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, described a plan to collect and share health data across government agencies and private groups. This data would be analyzed using artificial intelligence (AI) to study links between vaccines, environmental exposures, and health outcomes.
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Kennedy wants medical and lifestyle data, like doctor visits and exercise, to be shared with government and researchers.
The goal is to use AI to find connections between vaccines, food, chemicals, and chronic diseases.
Data would come from agencies including the FDA, CDC, and Medicare/Medicaid programs.
Portable health records apps are helping patients access their own data and allow sharing with officials.
Medicaid includes data on millions of people, including children, useful for long-term health studies.
State health data is often incomplete and not standardized, making it hard to use effectively.
AI can process health studies much faster than before, helping find patterns in millions of records.
Kennedy met with OpenAI's Sam Altman, noting that HHS uses AI widely for data analysis.
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The article talks about how families adjust as their parents get older. It shares advice on handling changes in relationships and roles within the family.
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Families experience changes in dynamics as parents age.
Adult children often take on more responsibility.
Communication is important to manage expectations.
Planning ahead helps reduce stress.
Seeking outside help, such as from professionals, can be beneficial.
Keeping a positive and patient attitude supports family harmony.
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Toni Bogale, an experienced HR leader, shared how her perspective changed after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2024. She describes the shift from being an HR executive making decisions for others to becoming an employee needing support, which deepened her understanding of empathy and the human side of work.
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Toni Bogale spent over 30 years working in human resources and business leadership roles.
In February 2024, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
This diagnosis made her experience the "other side of the table" as an employee sharing difficult personal news.
Bogale’s grandmother lost her job after a workplace injury, motivating Bogale’s focus on employee well-being.
She founded ConsortHR, but after her husband died unexpectedly in 2019, she returned to work quickly to support her employees.
Losing her husband also meant losing health insurance, which added challenges.
During cancer treatment, her COO, Nanci Churchill, took over daily business operations.
This experience showed Bogale the importance of empathy, trust, and women supporting each other in the workplace.
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A construction worker in Michigan died in a car crash after running away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. His family spoke to CBS News to explain why he was in the United States.
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The man was working in construction in Michigan.
He died after crashing his car while trying to evade ICE agents.
ICE had been pursuing him before the crash.
The family shared their reasons for why he was living in the U.S. with CBS News.
The incident highlights challenges faced by immigrants in the U.S.
USCIS is responsible for immigration enforcement, including ICE operations.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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Jack Smith, the special counsel, said he stands by charging President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents and his role in the January 6 attack. He told the Senate Judiciary Committee that his investigation proved Trump committed serious crimes against the nation.
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Jack Smith led investigations into President Trump in 2022.
Smith secured two charges (indictments) against Trump related to classified documents and January 6.
During a Senate hearing, Smith said he would prosecute Trump again.
Smith said his decisions were based on evidence, not politics or Trump's 2024 campaign.
Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republicans criticized past Trump probes.
He stated they found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of serious crimes by Trump.
The testimony was part of a public Senate hearing that was broadcast live.
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The artist JMSN’s attorneys have sent a cease-and-desist letter to President Donald Trump’s White House over the unauthorized use of JMSN’s song "Love Me" in a government-funded ad campaign. The lawyers say the White House used the song without permission, which violates copyright law, and they want the ad removed from all platforms.
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JMSN, real name Christian Berishaj, did not give permission for his song "Love Me" to be used in the White House ad.
His attorneys demand the ad be taken down and want a full accounting of where and when it aired.
The song was used in ads funded by taxpayer money and labeled as "public service announcements."
The ads promoted President Trump’s second administration with messages against communism and socialism, and praised his tax cuts and support for manufacturing and law enforcement.
JMSN is represented by Norman Eisen, a former White House ethics official under President Obama.
The White House says the ads are not political but aim to remind Americans to love their country.
At least $2.5 million was spent airing multiple ads with the song on TV and streaming platforms.
President Trump’s 2024 campaign content was used in similar taxpayer-funded ads without campaign logos.
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