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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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office about recent Supreme Court decisions on mail-in voting and presidential authority. He also talked about the SAVE Act during the discussion.
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President Trump spoke to reporters on Monday in the Oval Office.
The discussion came hours after the Supreme Court made important rulings on mail-in ballots.
The Supreme Court also issued decisions affecting presidential powers.
President Trump addressed questions related to these rulings.
He spoke about the SAVE Act during the event.
The event was covered by CBS News and available through their app and website.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the government must get a warrant to access a person’s location history collected by companies like Google. The Court said this kind of data is protected by the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court decision was split 6-3 in favor of privacy protections for location history.
The case involved police using a "geofence warrant," which requests data on all phones in a certain area to find a suspect.
The police worked with Google to identify and arrest Okello Chatrie, who shared his location with Google regularly.
Chatrie argued that the geofence warrant violated his Fourth Amendment rights because it was an unconstitutional search.
The government claimed Chatrie had no expectation of privacy because he shared his location and was moving in public.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote the majority opinion, stating that accessing any amount of location data is a search under the Fourth Amendment.
The Court noted that people often feel forced to share location data for their phones and apps to work correctly, but this does not remove privacy rights.
Privacy groups and tech companies supported the ruling, emphasizing that it protects people’s rights against government overreach.
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Speaker Mike Johnson told Republican members of the House that delaying work on the House agenda because of disagreements about the SAVE America Act and other bills could hurt their own goals. He urged them not to block legislation, calling it a strategy that defeats itself.
Key Facts
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House and a Republican from Louisiana.
Johnson spoke to House Republicans on Monday.
He warned them against blocking the House's legislative work.
The delay is related to disagreements over the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act is a proposed law about voter eligibility.
Johnson said blocking the agenda would be “self-defeating.”
The statement was meant to encourage cooperation among House Republicans.
The issue centers on how to handle voting rules and other legislative measures.
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President Donald Trump continues to push for the removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board after the Supreme Court blocked his effort temporarily. The Court sent the case back to a lower court because of legal procedures, not on the main issues of the case.
Key Facts
President Trump wants Lisa Cook removed from the Federal Reserve board.
The Supreme Court recently blocked his attempt to remove her right away.
The Court’s decision was based on legal technicalities, not the case’s main arguments.
The case will now go back to a lower court for further consideration.
President Trump posted updates about the situation on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Lisa Cook is currently serving on the Federal Reserve board.
The Federal Reserve board oversees U.S. monetary policy and banking regulations.
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Starting July 1, some Medicare patients can access GLP-1 weight-loss drugs by paying a $50 monthly copay through a new temporary program called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. The program will last 18 months and covers certain medications made by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for patients meeting specific health criteria.
Key Facts
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program begins July 1 and runs through December 31, 2027.
It helps Medicare patients pay for GLP-1 drugs prescribed just for weight loss, not other conditions.
Patients will pay a $50 monthly copay, which does not count toward their deductible or annual out-of-pocket limit.
Eligible patients must have a qualifying BMI level and related health conditions, verified by a doctor.
The program covers Lilly’s Foundayo and Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in pill and injection forms.
Patients already receiving GLP-1 drugs for conditions like diabetes under Medicare Part D are not eligible.
The program is temporary, and coverage after 2027 depends on government decisions or changes in the law.
Patients cannot use coupons or discounts to reduce the $50 copay in this program.
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The U.S. military identified Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old Marine from Minnesota, as the person lost at sea near Southern California. He was declared dead after going missing from the USS Anchorage on Thursday, which led to a large search and rescue effort.
Key Facts
The Marine lost at sea is Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco.
He was 21 years old and from Minnesota.
Ortiz Canseco went missing from the USS Anchorage, an amphibious transport dock ship.
He was reported missing on Thursday.
A large search and rescue operation was launched after he went missing.
On Saturday, he was officially declared deceased.
The incident happened off the coast of Southern California.
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The Archdiocese of San Francisco has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to over 500 child sexual abuse lawsuits against it. This move aims to manage legal claims while keeping most church operations separate from the bankruptcy process.
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The Archdiocese of San Francisco officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The filing responds to more than 500 civil lawsuits related to alleged child sexual abuse by priests.
These lawsuits were made possible by California state law AB-218, passed in 2019, which allowed claims previously barred by time limits.
The bankruptcy covers only the main legal entity known as "The Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco, a Corporation Sole."
Church parishes, schools, and other related groups are not included in the bankruptcy and continue to operate normally.
The archdiocese has paid about $68 million to around 100 claimants from earlier abuse claims using insurance and selling property.
Other Bay Area dioceses, including Oakland and Santa Rosa, have also filed for bankruptcy due to similar lawsuits.
Some lawyers representing abuse survivors criticized the bankruptcy filing, saying it protects the church more than victims.
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Representative Jahana Hayes from Connecticut was hospitalized for two days due to a blood clot but has now been discharged. She advised people to pay attention to their health and seek medical care if they feel unwell.
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Jahana Hayes is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut.
She was hospitalized because of a blood clot.
Hayes stayed in the hospital for two days.
She was released from the hospital on Sunday.
Hayes shared a health update on social media.
She thanked doctors, nurses, and medical staff for their care.
Hayes advised people to listen to their bodies and seek medical help if needed.
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Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter urged Congress to reclaim its authority after the Supreme Court decided that President Donald Trump had the power to remove her from office last year. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the president, increasing presidential control over an independent government agency.
Key Facts
Rebecca Slaughter is a former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Supreme Court made a 6-3 decision supporting President Trump’s power to fire her.
This ruling expands the president’s control over independent government agencies.
Slaughter called on Congress to reassert its role as an equal branch of government.
The FTC is an agency meant to operate independently from direct presidential control.
The ruling may affect how much control the president has over other independent agencies.
The decision happened after President Trump removed Slaughter from her FTC position last year.
The Supreme Court majority was conservative.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has changed a long-standing rule, allowing President Donald Trump to remove leaders of independent government agencies without needing a reason. This decision increases the president’s control over agencies that usually operate independently from politics.
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The Supreme Court overturned a nearly 100-year-old rule protecting heads of independent agencies from being fired without cause.
President Donald Trump can now fire leaders of agencies like the Federal Trade Commission for political reasons.
The decision came after a case involving Democratic FTC member Rebecca Slaughter, who sued the government.
This ruling reduces the independence of agencies that regulate many parts of American life.
President Trump called the ruling a “BIG WIN” and one of the most important for presidential power.
The ruling could make President Trump one of the most powerful U.S. presidents in history.
The episode also discusses other court cases where Trump did not win, showing limits of Supreme Court support.
Legal experts from the University of Pennsylvania discussed the impact of this decision on American law and politics.
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A man named Daniel Robbins died of a heart attack in Alabama while trying to hide the body of his girlfriend, Jessica Folds, whom he had strangled to death. Both were found dead near an abandoned vehicle in a wooded area, and investigators believe the killing was an act of domestic violence.
Key Facts
Daniel Robbins, 44, strangled his girlfriend Jessica Folds, 47, to death.
Both bodies were found together on June 10 in a wooded area near an abandoned truck in Lanett, Alabama.
Robbins died of a heart attack while attempting to dispose of Folds’ body.
The truck’s engine was still running and the driver’s door was open when police arrived.
Drag marks were found, showing that Robbins was moving Folds’ body into the woods.
The investigation indicated the crime likely happened the previous night.
Jessica Folds was a mother of three adult sons.
Robbins had at least one daughter surviving him.
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