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A dangerous heatwave is expected to affect a large part of the eastern and central United States this week, with very high temperatures and humidity. Around 120 million people are under extreme heat warnings as the heatwave continues into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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The heatwave will bring temperatures between 95°F and 105°F (35°C to 40.6°C), with heat index values reaching 100°F to 115°F (38°C to 46°C).
The Midwest and Mississippi Valley will experience the peak heat through Thursday, then the heat will move east to the Ohio Valley and East Coast.
Officials advise people to stay indoors, drink plenty of water, and use air conditioning or cooling centers.
New York City opened hundreds of cooling centers, and Detroit opened 12 recreation centers with air conditioning.
Some outdoor World Cup matches might be unsafe to play due to high heat and humidity.
Texas is expected to be the hottest state, which could affect fans traveling to air-conditioned stadiums.
Philadelphia moved parts of its World Cup Fan Festival to cooled tents to mitigate heat exposure.
Canada is also experiencing a heatwave, with Ontario seeing temperatures up to 99°F (37°C) and issuing heat warnings.
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Starting July 1, new federal student loan rules will limit how much students and parents can borrow and change repayment plans. These changes affect millions of borrowers and aim to simplify the loan system and reduce overall student debt.
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The changes come from the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Parents can now borrow up to $20,000 per year and $65,000 total for their child's undergraduate education, down from unlimited borrowing.
Graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 per year with a new lifetime cap of $100,000 for their degree.
Students in professional fields like law and medicine face a $50,000 per year and $200,000 total borrowing limit.
About 7.2 million people on the Biden-era SAVE repayment plan will be shifted to new repayment options as that program ends.
New borrowers can no longer take out Graduate PLUS loans, which had no limits before July 1.
There is a total lifetime borrowing cap of $257,500 for loans taken out after July 1.
Borrowers are encouraged to keep their contact info current and use tools like online calculators to choose repayment plans.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states are allowed to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. Idaho’s Attorney General says states without such bans may face legal challenges following this decision.
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The Supreme Court made a decision allowing states to ban transgender athletes in female sports.
Idaho already has a law banning transgender athletes from girls' and women’s sports.
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador spoke about the ruling and its impacts.
He warned that states without similar bans could face lawsuits.
The ruling is seen as a significant legal moment for transgender athlete participation in sports.
The decision affects state laws and how they handle sports and gender identity.
The news was covered by CBS News and discussed on their program "The Takeout."
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President Donald Trump’s financial disclosure shows he earned over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related activities, including token sales and meme coins. The filing also reveals First Lady Melania Trump made more than $17 million from licensing deals linked to her documentary film and digital collectibles.
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President Trump earned about $580 million from crypto activities, including $515 million from token sales linked to a family company.
He made roughly $635 million from a digital currency called the TRUMP meme coin.
Melania Trump reported $10.7 million from a licensing deal connected to her documentary film “Melania.”
She also earned over $6 million from licensing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and collectible products.
The financial disclosure includes Trump’s investments in big companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Trump holds many municipal and corporate bonds, which provide steady income.
He remains president of the Mar-a-Lago Club and will serve as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts starting February 2025.
The filing was released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and covers Trump’s finances during his first year back in office.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship. Kristen Clarke, the NAACP general counsel, shared her thoughts on the ruling in a CBS News interview.
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The Supreme Court made a decision about birthright citizenship.
President Trump had issued an executive order to stop birthright citizenship.
The court struck down President Trump’s order, meaning it will not take effect.
Kristen Clarke is the general counsel for the NAACP.
Clarke spoke about the ruling on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
The ruling maintains the current law on birthright citizenship.
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A lawsuit accuses a former Washington state attorney, Alexandra Lozano Kennedy, and her law firm of misleading and harming immigrant clients seeking legal status. The firm allegedly used TikTok videos and religious symbols to recruit clients, then submitted false information on visa applications, risking deportation for many.
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Alexandra Lozano Kennedy resigned from the Washington State Bar in May.
The law firm is accused of copying and pasting digital signatures on official visa forms.
Two federal lawsuits claim the firm targeted immigrants through viral TikTok videos and used misleading promises.
Clients were often met by sales staff rather than lawyers during intake consultations.
The firm focused on humanitarian visas like VAWA and T visas, which protect abuse or trafficking victims but have strict rules.
Lawsuits say the firm encouraged clients to exaggerate or invent abuse stories to qualify for visas.
An estimated 50,000 immigrants may have been affected by the law firm’s practices.
A federal investigation is reported to be underway, but USCIS has not confirmed details.
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The Supreme Court has agreed with state laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. This decision supports the rules that restrict who can participate based on their gender identity.
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The Supreme Court ruled to uphold bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
This decision means states can continue to enforce these bans.
The ruling affects athletes who are transgender, specifically in female sports categories.
The case was covered by CBS News with reports and analysis.
Former U.S. gymnast Jennifer Sey provided commentary on the ruling.
The decision supports existing state laws, not creating new national rules.
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The House of Representatives voted almost unanimously to approve a resolution by Rep. Thomas Massie. The resolution orders the House Ethics Committee to keep and share records of money paid to settle sexual misconduct cases involving lawmakers.
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The resolution was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky.
It requires the House Ethics Committee to keep records of monetary settlements related to sexual misconduct by lawmakers.
The House voted 420 in favor and 1 Republican voted “present.”
The resolution aims to increase transparency about sexual misconduct settlements in Congress.
This action is part of broader efforts to address misconduct among lawmakers.
The vote took place on a Tuesday, though the exact date is not given.
The measure applies only to the House of Representatives, not the Senate.
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The Supreme Court made two key decisions. It confirmed that people born in the U.S. have the right to citizenship, rejecting a challenge from President Trump. It also allowed states to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports.
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The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a recent case.
This decision came after a challenge from President Trump.
The court confirmed that being born in the U.S. grants automatic citizenship.
States were allowed to ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports.
These rulings were announced on a Tuesday.
The decisions affect immigration rights and sports participation rules.
CBS News reported on the Supreme Court's ruling with legal analysis from Jan Crawford.
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The Supreme Court rejected an executive order by President Trump that aimed to stop birthright citizenship, which means children born in the U.S. automatically get citizenship. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is disappointed with the court’s decision.
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The Supreme Court made a ruling on birthright citizenship.
The court struck down an executive order by President Trump trying to end birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment about the Supreme Court’s decision.
The issue was covered and discussed by CBS News, including comments from Andrea Flores, founder of Securing America’s Promise.
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Good Morning America (GMA) completed a journey to visit all 50 U.S. states before America’s 250th birthday. Alicia Rovey from the All Fifty Club and Louise Story, CEO of Atlas Obscura, talked about exploring the country and finding lesser-known interesting places.
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GMA traveled to every state in the United States.
The trip was done ahead of the 250th anniversary of America.
Alicia Rovey is part of the All Fifty Club, a group focused on visiting all states.
Louise Story is the CEO of Atlas Obscura, a company that highlights unusual and hidden travel spots.
The focus was on discovering unique and less famous attractions across the country.
The article is part of a larger set of news covering various topics on the same day.
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The Supreme Court ruled that nearly everyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen. This decision stopped efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to challenge the rule of birthright citizenship.
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The Supreme Court made a ruling supporting birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means being a citizen if you are born in the United States.
The ruling affects immigration policies related to citizenship.
President Donald Trump had pushed to change or limit birthright citizenship.
The decision rejects challenges from the Trump administration on this issue.
This ruling is seen as a major setback for efforts to restrict immigration through citizenship rules.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that over 1 million people enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans do not have Social Security numbers on file. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said this raises concerns about possible fraud but noted that not having an SSN does not automatically mean fraud occurred.
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More than 1 million ACA marketplace enrollees lack Social Security numbers on record.
Social Security numbers are normally used to verify identity and eligibility for ACA coverage.
Some people, including certain immigrants with lawful status, can enroll without an SSN by using other IDs.
Officials warn about possible fraud linked to broker-assisted sign-ups where full verification was not done.
The absence of an SSN is a warning sign but does not prove fraud on its own.
Brokers may have signed up people for ACA plans without proper consent or complete information.
The government has blocked or removed millions of improper ACA enrollments in recent months.
Experts warn not to assume all 1 million cases involve fraud, as the number is only a red flag.
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The United States Supreme Court ruled to keep birthright citizenship, a constitutional right that gives citizenship to nearly all babies born in the country. This decision went against President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship through an executive order, citing the 14th Amendment.
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Birthright citizenship grants US citizenship to almost all children born in the United States.
The 14th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the US, except children of foreign diplomats.
The Supreme Court ruling confirmed that President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that citizenship means having the right to fully participate in the political community.
Birthright citizenship was established after the Civil War to protect the rights of Black Americans, including former slaves.
A key Supreme Court case from 1898, United States v. Wong Kim Ark, supported birthright citizenship even for children of non-citizen parents.
A birthright citizen is automatically a citizen by birth, while a naturalized citizen gains citizenship through a legal process.
President Trump promised during his 2024 campaign to end birthright citizenship, calling it a cause of increased immigration.
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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona to examine if he misused campaign funds for family trips and other expenses since 2019. Gallego denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged, and a Senate Ethics Committee recently cleared him of unrelated complaints.
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The investigation started after a whistleblower complaint from Southern California.
The probe looks at whether Gallego used campaign money for family trips to places like Puerto Rico, Nantucket, and Miami.
In 2023, a political action committee linked to Gallego and former Rep. Eric Swalwell spent over $37,000 on Super Bowl tickets and meals.
Swalwell resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies.
Gallego has not been formally contacted by the Justice Department about the investigation.
The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed previous unrelated complaints against Gallego, finding no violations of law or rules.
A Gallego spokesman said the investigation is politically motivated and pointed to what they called a biased Justice Department.
Experts say investigations about personal use of campaign funds depend on whether the spending clearly relates to campaign activities.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier said she will consult her community before deciding whether to support Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House if Democrats win the majority. She recently won her primary election, defeating the current representative Adriano Espaillat.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier is a democratic socialist and new primary winner in New York.
She defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in her recent primary election.
Chevalier said she will check with her community before voting for Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker.
Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
The speakership decision depends on Democrats regaining the House majority.
Chevalier has strong connections to New York’s 13th district.
The article focuses on internal Democratic Party leadership choices within the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Rep. John Garamendi, a Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee, wants to stop Pentagon money from paying for the construction of a new ballroom at the White House. He plans to add this restriction to a defense spending bill.
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Rep. John Garamendi is a Democrat from California.
He is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee.
Garamendi wants to block Pentagon funds from being used for a White House ballroom.
The ballroom is planned to be built for President Trump.
The amendment will be added to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The amendment aims to stop at least $150 million in military money from funding the ballroom.
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The Alaska Supreme Court decided that a man named Dan Sullivan, who is not the U.S. Senator, can stay on the ballot for the state's Senate primary. This decision confirmed a lower court’s ruling that reversed the election official’s choice to remove him.
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The Alaska Supreme Court made the decision on a Monday.
The case involves a man named Dan Sullivan who is different from Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).
The court allowed this other Dan Sullivan to remain on the Senate primary ballot.
A lower court had already ruled in favor of keeping him on the ballot.
The Alaska Division of Elections Director, Carol Beecher, had tried to remove this other Dan Sullivan from the ballot.
The Supreme Court’s ruling supports the lower court and overturns the election official’s removal decision.
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Charlie Kirk’s family, including his widow Erika Kirk and his parents, will attend a hearing for Tyler James Robinson, who is accused of murdering Kirk in Utah. The hearing will decide if there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is found guilty.
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The hearing is scheduled for July 6 in Utah.
Tyler James Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the death of Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Robinson has not yet pleaded guilty or not guilty.
The hearing will determine if there is probable cause to proceed to trial.
Prosecutors plan to present forensic evidence, surveillance videos, witness statements, autopsy results, and alleged messages from Robinson.
DNA matching Robinson’s was found on the gun used in the killing.
Robinson allegedly wrote a note saying he planned to kill Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk has forgiven the accused but supports keeping the court hearings open to the public.
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President Donald Trump met with Tina Peters in the Oval Office after her release from state prison. Peters was convicted for trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election results.
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Tina Peters is a former local elections clerk from Colorado.
She was convicted for efforts to change or interfere with the 2020 election outcome.
Peters spent time in state prison and was released earlier this month.
President Trump met with her shortly after her release.
Supporters used the phrase "FREE TINA!" as a slogan during her legal troubles.
This case relates to the 2020 U.S. presidential election and election integrity issues.
The meeting took place in the Oval Office, the President’s main workspace.
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