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The US Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States have birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to end this policy through an executive order. President Trump responded by urging Congress to pass a law to abolish birthright citizenship instead.
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The Supreme Court confirmed that nearly all people born in the US are citizens at birth, based on the 14th Amendment.
The ruling went against President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, with a combination of liberal and conservative justices joining.
Some conservative justices disagreed and wrote dissenting opinions, including one by Justice Clarence Thomas.
President Trump urged Congress to act quickly to eliminate birthright citizenship by law.
Trump first issued his executive order on the first day of his second term.
The case was notable because President Trump attended the court’s oral arguments in person, a first for a sitting president.
The ruling affects a key part of President Trump’s wider immigration policy efforts.
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The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after weeks of dispute. Anthropic will restore access to the models following government review and approval to address security concerns.
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Anthropic makes advanced AI models named Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
The Trump administration had imposed export controls restricting access to these models by foreign nationals.
The government’s concerns focused on possible "jailbreak" techniques that could bypass AI safeguards.
Anthropic argued the AI’s protections were effective and that government restrictions hurt model deployment.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick worked with Anthropic to review and approve the models for safe use.
President Trump signed an order creating a 30-day review for the most advanced private AI models to ensure safety.
Earlier, the Trump administration halted federal use of Anthropic’s AI due to security worries and supply chain risks.
A federal judge blocked government restrictions on Anthropic, calling them overly harsh; the government is appealing.
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Lawyers for President Trump asked E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer to delay paying the $5 million damages awarded to Carroll in a 2023 sexual abuse and defamation case. Carroll’s attorney refused the delay and asked the court to speed up the payment, following the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear Trump’s appeal.
Key Facts
A 2023 jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages plus nearly $780,000 in interest.
Trump’s lawyers requested Carroll’s permission to delay the payment after the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal.
Carroll’s lawyer declined the delay and requested a faster court schedule for payment.
The $5 million award has been held in a court-controlled bank account since 2023.
The Supreme Court also declined to hear a separate appeal by Trump related to another $83 million defamation ruling in Carroll’s favor.
Trump denies the abuse allegations and disputed knowing Carroll.
Carroll’s attorney pointed to evidence that Trump misidentified Carroll during his deposition, supporting her claims.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to keep birthright citizenship as guaranteed by the Constitution. This decision blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to reduce the right of children born in the U.S. from automatically becoming citizens.
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The Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of maintaining birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means children born on U.S. soil automatically become U.S. citizens.
The ruling struck down an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
The executive order sought to limit or end automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
Wong Kim Ark’s 1898 court case originally established birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. regardless of their parents’ nationality.
Norman Wong, great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, spoke about the ruling, calling it a victory for America.
This decision confirms the constitutional protection of citizenship by birth.
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Many parts of the United States are expected to experience extremely hot weather during the July Fourth holiday due to a heat dome. Temperatures and humidity will be dangerously high, causing health risks and setting new heat records in several cities.
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More than half of the U.S. will be under a heat dome during the holiday weekend.
Heat indices (how hot it feels) are expected to reach between 100 and 115 degrees in many eastern and midwestern areas.
Cities like New York and Washington, D.C., could break heat records that have stood for over 100 years.
New York City is sending vans with nurses and paramedics to give out water, sunscreen, and check on vulnerable people.
Nashville is handing out cold water to homeless people during the hottest hours.
Many eastern U.S. states have heat watches or warnings through Saturday night.
Health officials warn that heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious risks from such hot and humid conditions.
Symptoms to watch for include fatigue, dizziness, cramps, confusion, and upset stomach.
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President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion last year from business activities involving cryptocurrency and other products, according to his 2025 financial report. His income included royalties from a Trump meme coin and earnings from a cryptocurrency company run by his sons and associates.
Key Facts
President Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a Trump meme coin launched three days before his term began.
He earned more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy.
Trump and his family receive 75% of the proceeds from World Liberty Financial.
His total income for 2025 surpasses $1 billion, a big increase from the $600 million he reported in 2024.
He also made money from real estate and Trump-branded items like Bibles and watches.
The White House said Trump and his family never had conflicts of interest and denied he profited from being president.
The deputy press secretary said Trump helped make the US a leading country in cryptocurrency.
The White House criticized media reports suggesting ethical problems with Trump’s business dealings.
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Residents of Boyle Heights faced difficulties after the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) towed nearly 10 vehicles during a large warehouse fire emergency. Some vehicle owners say they were not parked illegally and now have to pay fees, adding financial stress during the crisis.
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A warehouse fire at the Lineage cold storage facility caused a long emergency response lasting nearly two weeks.
The LAPD towed nine vehicles during firefighting efforts; five had expired registrations, and one was non-operational.
Vehicle owners claim their cars were legally parked and were willing to move them but were towed anyway.
Some residents had to pay up to $100 in fees to retrieve their vehicles, adding financial burdens.
LAPD cited California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n) to justify towing parked vehicles blocking restricted zones.
A former federal prosecutor suggested the wrong legal code might have been used and that owners should not pay for towing costs in this case.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office promised to return vehicles without extra costs and is working with local officials to assist residents.
Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado plans to propose waiving city fees and improving future towing procedures during emergencies.
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President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency businesses in 2025, according to a federal filing. His income from crypto exceeded that from his real estate properties and legal settlements that year.
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President Trump earned over $1 billion from his crypto businesses in 2025.
His main crypto company, World Liberty Financial, made more than $500 million selling digital products like "governance tokens."
Another crypto company, CIC Digital LLC, earned over $600 million selling "meme" coins featuring Trump’s face.
Trump’s crypto earnings surpassed income from his real estate ventures, which include properties in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Romania, and Qatar.
He earned millions from selling Trump-branded products such as Bibles, sneakers, and watches ($4.7 million from watches alone).
Trump received over $86 million from legal settlements with media and social media companies including ABC, CBS, YouTube, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter).
The White House stated that President Trump’s actions related to crypto are in the country’s best interest and denied any conflicts of interest.
Since their launch, Trump’s crypto tokens and coins have lost value.
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NPR journalist Nina Totenberg explained what happened before NPR published a report saying Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. NPR later retracted the story because neither Justice Alito nor the Supreme Court confirmed his retirement.
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NPR published a story about Justice Samuel Alito retiring from the Supreme Court.
The story was retracted the same day it was released.
NPR said neither Justice Alito nor the court’s public information office confirmed the retirement.
Nina Totenberg, the NPR reporter, spoke about how the events unfolded.
The retracted report caused confusion and was corrected by NPR with an editor’s note.
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Investigators found the remains of 117 dogs, many with signs of gunshot wounds, at Miranda's Rescue, an animal sanctuary in Northern California. The investigation began after allegations of animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy, and authorities are working to identify the dogs and uncover the full scope of the case.
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Over 100 dog remains were found at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna, California.
The investigation started after credible reports of felony animal abuse and cruelty.
Two search warrants led detectives to dig up dog remains and find hundreds of bones, skulls, and microchips.
Seventy dogs were x-rayed on site, and many showed bullet fragments.
Miranda's Rescue calls itself a no-kill sanctuary but admits euthanasia in rare cases.
Forensic experts and the USDA helped examine the remains and preliminarily found many dogs died from gunshot wounds.
More than 900 animals were transferred to the rescue over five years; around 730 animals are unaccounted for.
No charges have been filed yet; the investigation continues and will be reviewed by the district attorney when complete.
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Elementary school students in New Jersey celebrated America’s 250th birthday by learning about important historical figures. The celebration involved fun and educational activities to help kids understand the country’s history.
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The event took place at an elementary school in New Jersey.
Students learned about key people in American history.
The celebration marked 250 years since the founding of the United States.
CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil visited the school.
The activities combined education with fun to engage young children.
The event was part of wider celebrations of America 250.
The focus was on teaching children about the country’s past in an accessible way.
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The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) announced recently has a £4.7 billion funding gap. Political leaders like Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham are involved in discussions about how to manage this shortfall and its impact on Britain's military and budget priorities.
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The Defence Investment Plan has a £4.7 billion funding shortfall.
Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister in waiting, was not told about this gap before.
Sir Keir Starmer is criticized for prioritizing welfare spending over defence funding.
The Daily Mail calls the funding gap "indefensible" and accuses Starmer of underfunding the military.
Some road projects will be cut to help fund the defence budget.
NATO’s Chief Mark Rutte said Europe’s increased defence spending supports 195,000 US defence jobs.
The announcement has caused political debate about taxes and spending.
The article also includes brief mentions of other news topics like AI billionaires, US Supreme Court rulings, and sports events.
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President Donald Trump reported earning more than $500 million from the sale of a cryptocurrency project he started with his sons. The project, called World Liberty Financial, was launched in late 2024 when Trump was running for president.
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President Trump co-founded World Liberty Financial with his sons.
The project is a cryptocurrency venture.
The venture was launched in the fall of 2024.
President Trump earned over $500 million from selling this crypto project.
The financial disclosure was made public on a Tuesday.
Trump supported the crypto industry during his 2024 campaign.
World Liberty Financial is tied directly to President Trump's business interests.
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The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, a policy that grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States. President Trump called the ruling "too bad" and asked Congress to take action on the issue.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court made a decision about birthright citizenship.
President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship.
The court’s ruling did not support President Trump’s effort.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
President Trump responded by asking the U.S. Congress to address the matter.
The Supreme Court’s ruling affects one of President Trump’s important policies.
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A heat wave is affecting more than 200 million people across much of the United States. The hot weather is expected to continue through the July 4 holiday.
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More than 200 million people in the U.S. are experiencing extreme heat.
The heat wave covers large parts of the country.
The hot weather will last through the July 4 holiday.
The news report included forecasts from weather experts Tom Hanson and Rob Marciano.
The heat wave may impact outdoor activities and celebrations during the holiday.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to ban transgender athletes from playing in girls' and women's school and college sports. This decision allows states to set rules about who can compete in female sports categories.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court made a decision about transgender athletes in female sports.
States can now ban transgender girls and women from participating in these sports.
The ruling applies to school and college sports competitions.
The case focused on whether states have authority over participation rules.
The decision clarifies the legal rights of states on this issue.
This ruling affects transgender athletes who want to compete in female sports categories.
The court’s ruling impacts sports policies across the country.
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The U.S. Supreme Court removed limits on how much political parties can spend together on campaigns. This change affects the rules for political funding just before the upcoming midterm elections.
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The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated spending by political parties.
Coordinated spending means parties and candidates spending money together on campaigns.
This ruling removes some previous campaign finance restrictions.
The decision came shortly before the 2024 midterm elections.
Experts from Axios and Bloomberg discussed the potential effects of this decision.
This may lead to more money being spent by political parties during elections.
The ruling could impact how political campaigns are run in the near future.
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Republican Representative Tom Kean from New Jersey returned to Congress after being away for almost four months. He explained to his colleagues that he had been dealing with depression during his absence.
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Rep. Tom Kean is a Republican member of Congress from New Jersey.
He was absent from Congress for nearly four months without giving a reason.
Kean revealed that he was diagnosed with depression during this time.
He returned to Congress and spoke about his condition on the House floor.
His return was covered by CBS News and reported by their congressional correspondent.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national convention before the midterm elections. The two-day event will take place in Dallas on September 9 and 10, aiming to boost voter enthusiasm ahead of the November congressional elections.
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Republicans will hold a national convention in September ahead of the midterm elections, breaking the usual practice of having conventions only in presidential election years.
The convention will be held in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10.
President Trump announced the event on Truth Social, calling it historic and promising entertainment.
The convention aims to highlight achievements of Trump’s administration since his 2024 return to the White House.
Republicans face tough midterm elections and aim to keep control of Congress despite the usual trend of the president’s party losing seats.
Texas, the convention site, has a competitive Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, who has Trump’s endorsement.
The Republican National Committee changed rules earlier this year to allow a midterm national convention.
The Democrats decided not to hold a midterm convention this year and will focus resources on local and state election efforts instead.
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A new book called "The Fourth Branch," written by former New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, examines how the Republican Party (GOP) has increased its control over state governments. The book argues that Democrats have often ignored state governments, which has harmed their political efforts.
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The book is titled "The Fourth Branch."
It was written by Daniel Squadron, a former New York State Senator.
The book studies the growing influence of the GOP in state governments.
It suggests that state legislatures hold significant power.
The author claims Democrats have largely overlooked the role of state governments.
The book was featured in a discussion on CBS News.
The topic relates to how political parties affect state-level policymaking.
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