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A group of 25 states plus Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They challenge a new rule that changes Medicaid work requirement exemptions for people who are medically frail, saying it breaks laws set by Congress.
Key Facts
The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Massachusetts.
It involves Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income people.
The rule changes how people who are medically frail can be exempt from work requirements to keep Medicaid.
The states claim the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not follow congressional protections.
25 states and Washington, D.C., are part of the lawsuit.
The legal action focuses on the balance between federal rules and congressional intent for Medicaid exemptions.
Work requirements usually mean Medicaid recipients must work, look for work, or do community activities to keep benefits.
Medically frail refers to people with serious health problems that make work difficult or impossible.
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Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, repeated his claims that Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud. This came after the Supreme Court stopped President Donald Trump from firing her immediately for this reason.
Key Facts
Bill Pulte is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Lisa Cook serves as a member of the Federal Reserve board.
Pulte accused Cook of mortgage fraud. Mortgage fraud means lying or cheating on home loan documents.
Pulte believes Cook will face formal charges (indictment) for this alleged fraud.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump cannot fire Cook right away for cause.
This Supreme Court decision came before any formal charges or firing occurred.
The situation involves high-level government officials connected to housing and finance.
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Over 100 Venezuelans were deported from the United States to Caracas and held in a hotel when earthquakes hit Venezuela. Survivors say rescue efforts began quickly to find people trapped under the rubble.
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A deportation flight from Miami to Caracas arrived hours before the earthquakes.
The flight carried 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and 7 children.
Those deported were held in a hotel at the time of the earthquakes.
Rescue workers and survivors worked to find survivors and recover bodies from the rubble.
The deportation flight was tracked by ICE Flight Monitor, run by the group Human Rights First.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided that mail-in ballots sent by Election Day can be counted even if they arrive after that day. Experts discussed how this decision affects the election process and voting rules.
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The Supreme Court made a ruling about mail-in ballots on Monday.
Ballots must be cast by Election Day to be counted, even if they arrive late.
The decision clarifies rules about when mail-in votes can be included in election results.
David Becker, an election expert, provided analysis on CBS News.
The ruling impacts how states handle mail-in voting and election deadlines.
The decision aims to balance voter access and election integrity.
This case is part of ongoing discussions about voting rules in the U.S.
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A group of House Republicans is trying to repeal the 17th Amendment, which allows voters to elect U.S. senators directly. They want state legislatures to choose senators instead, arguing this would better protect state interests. This effort comes amid a disagreement between House and Senate Republicans over a voting-related bill called the SAVE Act.
Key Facts
The 17th Amendment, passed in 1912, lets voters directly elect U.S. senators.
Representative Keith Self and eight other House Republicans introduced a bill to repeal the 17th Amendment.
If repealed, state legislatures would select senators instead of voters.
Repealing a constitutional amendment requires approval by two-thirds of both the House and Senate and three-fourths of state legislatures.
This repeal effort faces low chances because it needs broad support, including from Democrats.
The effort is linked to frustrations over the Senate’s inaction on the SAVE Act, a bill about federal election rules.
Republicans currently control more state legislatures than Democrats (28 states vs. 18 states).
No constitutional amendment has been repealed except the 18th Amendment, which ended Prohibition.
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A heat wave is affecting the Midwest and spreading east across the United States, causing outdoor activities to be canceled and leading communities to open cooling centers. Temperatures and humidity are forecast to remain high through the week, with some areas expecting record heat later in the week.
Key Facts
The Midwest, including Iowa, is under an extreme heat warning through at least Tuesday.
Heat index values (how hot it feels) are expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius).
Cooling centers have opened in some places like Flint, Michigan, to help people stay safe.
Some outdoor events, including summer camps and a farmers market, were canceled or rescheduled because of the heat.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison closed many buildings due to limited air conditioning after a broken cooling plant water line.
The heat wave is expected to move east, affecting the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast later in the week.
Meteorologists advise people to stay hydrated, use shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day to prevent heat-related health problems.
Heat waves have also caused problems and deaths in Europe recently, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat.
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The Supreme Court made important rulings about when and how a U.S. president can fire government officials. CBS News legal expert Jan Crawford explained the court's decisions on the show "The Takeout."
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The Supreme Court issued decisions about presidential firings.
These rulings clarify rules for how a president can remove certain officials.
Jan Crawford, CBS News chief legal correspondent, discussed the decisions.
The explanation was given on the CBS News program called "The Takeout."
The topic focuses on the powers of President Donald Trump related to firing officials.
The decisions impact how the government operates and the limits on presidential power.
The coverage is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Luigi Mangione’s federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been delayed until January. The delay was announced during a court hearing that started late because Mangione was stuck in an elevator. The judge postponed the federal trial to allow Mangione’s lawyers to focus on his state murder trial starting in September.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione is accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
His federal trial was scheduled for the fall but has been delayed until January.
The court hearing was delayed because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett ordered the delay.
The federal trial was postponed so Mangione’s lawyers can prepare for his state murder trial.
The state murder trial is set to begin on September 8.
The case is taking place in New York.
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The District of Columbia agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit from a man who said police wrongly detained him for playing the Darth Vader theme song on his phone while following an Ohio National Guard patrol. The man, Sam O'Hara, said he was protesting President Donald Trump's increase of federal law enforcement in the city.
Key Facts
Sam O'Hara filed a lawsuit against D.C., four police officers, and an Ohio National Guard member.
He played Darth Vader's "Star Wars" theme song on his cellphone while following a guard patrol.
O'Hara claimed this was a peaceful protest against President Trump's federal law enforcement actions in D.C.
Authorities detained him, which he said was illegal.
The District of Columbia agreed to pay $50,000 to settle the lawsuit.
The incident involved the Metropolitan Police Department and Ohio National Guard members.
The case highlights tensions related to federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, gave an extended interview. He talked about topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), his previous statements on police funding, and issues related to Israel and Gaza.
Key Facts
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is running to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
The interview was conducted by Major Garrett from CBS News.
Key discussion topics included artificial intelligence (AI).
Dr. El-Sayed addressed his past remarks on police funding.
He also talked about the situation involving Israel and Gaza.
The interview is available to watch on the CBS News app.
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On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court made several important decisions. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran would have talks on Tuesday, but Iranian officials denied these talks were planned.
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The U.S. Supreme Court released key rulings on Monday.
President Donald Trump announced talks between the U.S. and Iran scheduled for Tuesday.
Iranian officials stated no talks with the U.S. were planned for that day.
The news was covered by CBS News on June 29.
The situation indicates ongoing complexities in U.S.-Iran relations.
The Supreme Court’s decisions and the diplomatic statements were main news points.
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was seen on Capitol Hill as the Supreme Court released several important decisions before starting its summer break. He was accompanied by a police officer and spoke briefly to a reporter while walking in the Capitol building.
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Justice Clarence Thomas appeared on Capitol Hill on a Monday.
The Supreme Court announced multiple rulings before its summer recess.
Thomas was walking on the House side of the Capitol.
He was accompanied by a Metropolitan Police Department officer and another man.
Thomas spoke briefly to a reporter from MS NOW named Mychael.
The visit happened during a busy time for the Supreme Court with major decisions being released.
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Senator Chris Murphy said that President Donald Trump is the biggest threat to the United States. He minimized worries about far-left candidates, including democratic socialists, despite their recent election successes.
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Senator Chris Murphy represents Connecticut and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Murphy stated on Sunday that President Trump poses the greatest threat to the country.
He spoke about concerns regarding far-left or democratic socialist candidates.
Murphy believes Democratic candidates share common goals and values.
The comments came amid recent wins by some far-left candidates, especially in New York.
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A dangerous heat wave is affecting the Midwest and Northeast of the United States this week, with temperatures feeling above 100 degrees in many cities. The heat is expected to last several days and has led Chicago to open cooling centers and move school programs indoors to help residents stay safe.
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The Midwest is experiencing heat indexes near 105 degrees, starting with cities like Minneapolis and Chicago.
Other cities like Indianapolis and Green Bay are also expected to feel temperatures above 100 degrees.
Overnight temperatures will remain high, especially in cities, making the heat more dangerous.
Chicago opened cooling centers at community locations and moved summer school programs indoors from Monday through Wednesday.
The heat wave will move east by Wednesday, affecting cities like Detroit and Washington, D.C., with similar extreme heat.
The heat index could reach around 105 degrees in the Northeast by Thursday.
Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S., with over 13,000 deaths caused by heat since 2018.
High humidity combined with heat makes the temperatures feel even hotter along the Interstate 95 corridor.
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President Donald Trump criticized democratic socialist candidates, saying their movement is more dangerous to the United States than past major threats like world wars and the September 11 attacks. He said the term "social democrat" sounds nice but means communism.
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President Trump spoke about democratic socialists during a Monday press event in the Oval Office.
He said democratic socialism is a bigger danger to the country than world wars and 9/11.
Trump claimed the phrase "social democrat" is used to make communism sound nicer.
The criticism targeted candidates who identify with democratic socialism, a political movement that supports social welfare and government involvement in the economy.
President Trump’s comments suggest strong opposition to this political ideology in the U.S.
No specific candidates were named in the comments.
The remarks reflect ongoing political debates in the U.S. about socialism and economic policies.
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President Trump called a bipartisan housing bill unimportant and said the SAVE America Act is more important. He also acknowledged that the SAVE America Act is unlikely to become law.
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President Trump described a bipartisan housing bill as a “yawn,” meaning he found it uninteresting or not significant.
He said the SAVE America Act is more important than the housing bill.
The SAVE America Act stands for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
President Trump spoke about these bills while in the Oval Office.
He admitted that the SAVE America Act is unlikely to pass in Congress.
The housing bill is supported by both political parties, making it bipartisan.
President Trump emphasized the importance of the SAVE America Act over the housing bill.
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Twenty-five Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration over new rules for Medicaid work requirements. They say the rules make it too hard for sick people to get exemptions and will harm vulnerable patients and state healthcare programs.
Key Facts
Half of the states are suing the federal government over Medicaid work rules.
The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Massachusetts.
The states argue the administration's rules have too narrow exemptions for sick people.
The rules require Medicaid recipients to work or do approved activities 80 hours per month.
The states say the rules will harm medically frail people and increase costs for hospitals.
The lawsuit was brought by 23 Democratic attorneys general and two Democratic governors with Republican attorneys general.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not yet responded publicly.
Notices about meeting work requirements must be sent to Medicaid enrollees by August 31.
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The U.S. Supreme Court made several important rulings related to President Donald Trump’s powers and legal disputes. The court gave Trump broad authority over independent government agencies but blocked his attempt to remove a Federal Reserve governor and allowed late mail-in ballots in an election case.
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The Supreme Court overturned a nearly 100-year-old rule limiting presidential power to remove heads of independent regulatory agencies.
Six conservative justices, including three appointed by President Trump, supported expanding presidential removal power.
Three liberal justices dissented, opposing the change in presidential authority.
The ruling affects many government agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, election regulators, and financial and environmental bodies.
In a 5-4 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the liberals to block Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
Trump accused Cook of mortgage fraud, but the court said she must have a chance to defend herself.
Roberts expressed concern about the dangers of presidents controlling the Federal Reserve for political reasons.
Another court decision allowed states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked on time, which was against Trump’s position.
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Three firefighters died while fighting the Knowles fire near the Utah-Colorado border. The fire has grown and merged into the larger Snyder Mesa fire, burning over 28,000 acres. Officials are investigating the incident as firefighting efforts continue.
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Three firefighters named Emily Barker (38, Michigan), Nick Hutcherson (27, Arizona), and Sydney Watson (27, Alabama) died on Saturday while fighting the Knowles fire in Colorado.
Two other firefighters were injured but not identified.
The firefighters were part of a Helitack crew that fights wildfires by being dropped by helicopter into hard-to-reach areas.
The Knowles fire merged with two other fires to form the Snyder Mesa fire, which has burned more than 28,000 acres.
Governors of Utah and Colorado declared states of emergency and banned personal fireworks due to fire risks.
The US Department of Interior has sent a serious accident investigation team to look into the deaths.
Officials and politicians expressed condolences and highlighted the risks firefighters face to protect communities.
Thousands of firefighters are working across western states, dealing with wildfires fueled by hot, dry weather and strong winds.
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The Colorado Supreme Court canceled two redistricting ballot measures that supported Democrats. The court found one measure broke a state rule requiring ballot proposals to address only one main issue.
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The Colorado Supreme Court made the decision on a Monday.
Two redistricting ballot measures were involved in the case.
Both measures were seen as favoring Democrats.
One measure did not meet the "single subject" rule in the state constitution.
The "single subject" rule means each ballot measure must focus on only one issue.
The measures were brought forward by a Democratic-aligned group.
The court’s ruling prevents these measures from appearing on the ballot.
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