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Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has been absent from Congress for nearly four months due to an unspecified medical issue. He is expected to return to the House floor and explain his absence.
Key Facts
Tom Kean Jr. is a 57-year-old Republican congressman from New Jersey.
He has missed over 100 votes in Congress this year.
Kean represents a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf club.
He has not been seen publicly in Washington or his district during his absence.
Kean has been re-nominated by Republicans for another term despite his absence.
His spokesman said Kean will return to work and explain what caused his absence.
Last week, Kean briefly answered the door for a reporter but did not give an interview.
The House is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. EDT when Kean is expected to speak.
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Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, will speak to the House Appropriations Committee about federal spending. Lawmakers want to prevent another government shutdown as they review budget proposals.
Key Facts
Russ Vought leads the Office of Management and Budget.
He will testify before the House Appropriations Committee.
The topic is federal government spending.
Lawmakers are trying to avoid another government shutdown.
The Trump administration has proposed a budget for fiscal year 2027.
This proposed budget includes a 40 percent increase in spending on some areas.
The hearing is happening on a Tuesday morning.
Capitol Hill refers to the location of the U.S. Congress.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders held remarks during a debate over government spending. Johnson proposed combining the SAVE America Act, a bill supported by President Donald Trump that would require people to prove their citizenship when registering to vote, with the important National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Key Facts
Speaker Mike Johnson is a Republican from Louisiana.
The SAVE America Act aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
President Donald Trump supports the SAVE America Act.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a crucial government bill for military funding.
Johnson wants to merge the SAVE America Act with the NDAA to help pass it.
Lawmakers are currently debating spending bills in Congress.
Republican leaders are actively speaking to reporters about these efforts.
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Florida passed a new law stopping local governments from setting goals to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, which means balancing out the emissions they produce. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, takes effect July 1 and also blocks programs like carbon taxes or trading that aim to reduce emissions.
Key Facts
The law HB 1217 bans Florida cities and counties from aiming for net-zero emissions.
At least 10 Florida communities, including Miami and Orlando, had adopted net-zero goals before the law.
Local governments must annually verify they follow the law by sending a statement to the state Department of Revenue.
The law says net-zero policies and carbon taxes hurt Florida’s energy security and economy.
Governor DeSantis signed the bill on Earth Day, April 22, 2024.
The law also stops local governments from buying products based on fuel type or emissions used to make them.
The law prevents local governments from joining carbon-trading programs or charging fees linked to carbon emissions.
Previous goals for 100% clean energy by 2050 were removed by a separate 2024 law in Florida.
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A new study estimates that dementia will cost the United States $818 billion in the current year. The main researcher said that the number of people with dementia is expected to increase significantly.
Key Facts
Dementia-related costs in the U.S. are projected to reach $818 billion this year.
The study focuses on the financial impact of dementia on the country.
The population of people living with dementia is expected to grow a lot.
This growth will likely increase future costs and challenges for healthcare.
The study highlights the need for more support and resources for dementia care.
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President Donald Trump and Republicans are using fears of communism to criticize Democrats ahead of the 2024 midterm elections. They link Democratic Socialists to communism, though experts say this fears tactic appeals mostly to older voters aware of Cold War history. Younger voters tend to view socialism more positively and are less influenced by these communist warnings.
Key Facts
President Trump called communism "the Greatest Threat" to the U.S. since major historic attacks.
Republicans, including Trump allies, are comparing current Democrats to communist threats from Cold War times.
Democratic socialism, which supports more government programs, is not the same as communism.
Many young Americans support socialism and are less afraid of communist ideas than older generations.
GOP leaders suggest reviving old laws aimed at banning communism to target Democratic socialists.
Polls show college students view socialism more favorably than capitalism, while Americans generally disapprove of communism.
Experts warn that anti-communist messaging may have less impact on younger voters who did not grow up during the Cold War.
Democrats argue their policies focus on solving issues like housing, healthcare, and education, not extremism.
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Speaker Mike Johnson said President Trump will not veto the bipartisan housing bill. After meeting with the President for two hours, Johnson encouraged him to sign the bill, which aims to improve access to affordable housing across the country.
Key Facts
Speaker Mike Johnson represents Louisiana and is a Republican.
President Trump had canceled plans to sign the housing bill last week.
The housing bill is bipartisan, meaning it was supported by members of both political parties.
The bill aims to make affordable housing more available nationwide.
Johnson met with President Trump at the White House for two hours to discuss the bill.
After the meeting, Johnson said President Trump will not veto the bill.
Signing the bill would help address housing issues affecting many Americans.
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Senator Ruben Gallego is being investigated by federal authorities for possibly misusing campaign funds on family trips and childcare. The Senate Ethics Committee found no rule violations in a separate inquiry, but the federal probe is ongoing.
Key Facts
Sen. Ruben Gallego faces a federal investigation for suspected campaign finance violations.
He allegedly used campaign money for trips to places like the Caribbean, Miami, Nantucket, and Puerto Rico.
Campaign funds can be used for childcare if it directly relates to campaign work, according to election rules.
The Senate Ethics Committee ended a separate investigation, finding no misconduct or rule violations by Gallego.
Gallego is a Democrat from Arizona.
His spokesperson said the new investigation follows the Ethics Committee clearing him of accusations.
The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the investigation.
ABC News has asked Gallego’s office for a comment but has not yet received a response.
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Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University. His parents, including Erika Kirk, will attend the preliminary hearing related to the case.
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Charlie Kirk died from a shooting at Utah Valley University.
The shooting happened during a campus event.
Erika Kirk is one of Charlie Kirk’s parents.
The parents will attend a preliminary hearing connected to the shooting.
A preliminary hearing is an early court meeting to review evidence.
Utah Valley University is located in the state of Utah.
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Suicide rates in the United States are starting to decline after years of increase. However, the programs and workers that helped achieve this progress are now losing support and resources.
Key Facts
Suicide rates had been rising but are now falling.
Efforts to lower suicide rates involve trained workers and special programs.
These workers and programs need funding and resources to continue their work.
There is a concern that the current support for suicide prevention is being reduced.
Cutting back on these resources could reverse the positive trend in suicide rates.
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Representative Ami Bera from California said that the growing influence of democratic socialism in the Democratic Party is mainly focused on opposing President Donald Trump. He explained that the Democratic Party has many different ideas but shares the goal of working together to limit President Trump’s power.
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Ami Bera is a Democratic representative from California.
He spoke about democratic socialism gaining popularity within the Democratic Party.
Bera said this rise is linked to efforts to stop President Donald Trump.
The Democratic Party includes many different viewpoints.
Despite differences, the party aims to unite against President Trump’s policies.
Bera made these remarks during an interview on CNN.
The focus is on creating a check or limit on President Trump’s influence.
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A man in New Orleans who legally changed his name to Santa Claus was arrested for trying to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy for sexual purposes. Police caught him during a sting operation and charged him with illegal solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Key Facts
The man is 75 years old and changed his name from George Quigley to Santa Claus.
He contacted an undercover detective posing as a 15-year-old boy through a dating app.
Claus discussed illegal sexual acts and arranged a face-to-face meeting in Kenner, near New Orleans.
He sent explicit photos of himself to the undercover officer.
Claus surrendered without resistance when police confronted him.
Police found images of Claus dressed as Santa Claus, a figure associated with Christmas.
Claus faces charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
He was one of 11 suspects arrested in the sting; 10 others were later targeted with arrest warrants by police.
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The House Oversight Committee held a hearing about the CIA’s MK-Ultra project, a program that ran for about 20 years and tested drugs and methods to change people’s behavior. Representative Anna Paulina Luna and the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets are working to reveal more information about this secret program.
Key Facts
The CIA’s MK-Ultra project involved testing behavioral drugs and modification techniques.
The project lasted for around two decades.
It used universities as places to conduct experiments.
The House Oversight Committee held a hearing to discuss the project.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna leads efforts to declassify and reveal more details about the project.
The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets supports this push for transparency.
The hearing took place on a Tuesday morning.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch mentioned FCC Chair Brendan Carr's criticism of Jimmy Kimmel in a recent opinion about President Trump's power over independent agencies. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump has the authority to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch referenced Brendan Carr’s criticism of Jimmy Kimmel in his Supreme Court opinion.
Brendan Carr is the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night TV host on ABC.
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on President Trump's authority over independent agencies.
The court ruled that President Trump can fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The case involves the limits of presidential power over independent government agencies.
The ruling sets a precedent for how much control the president has over appointed officials.
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A JetBlue pilot reported that the airplane hit a drone while landing at New York's JFK airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, but JetBlue's inspection found no damage or signs of a collision.
Key Facts
The incident happened during the plane’s final approach to JFK airport in New York.
The JetBlue pilot said the drone hit the plane above the cockpit.
The FAA is looking into the situation to understand what happened.
JetBlue inspected the plane after the flight.
The inspection showed no damage or evidence of a collision.
The report came from a CBS News broadcast.
No information about injuries or delays was provided.
The event involves concerns about drones near airports.
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Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said that socialism is becoming more popular in the U.S. because of a culture where people expect to receive benefits easily. He pointed to social media as influencing young people’s views about the country.
Key Facts
Bill O’Reilly discussed the rise of socialism in the United States.
He linked this rise to a growing sense of entitlement among people.
O’Reilly said social media shapes how younger generations see the country.
He made these comments during an interview on the program "On Balance with Leland."
O’Reilly described the current culture as one where people expect to be given things.
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A Catholic nun named Sister Leticia Ugboaja was stopped by US immigration agents while walking to church in Texas. After lawmakers intervened, she was released and returned home.
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Sister Ugboaja was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows church in McAllen, Texas, near the US-Mexico border.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained her on Sunday.
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville said she volunteers at the church and is a registered nurse.
Local politicians, including Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz, spoke to federal officials to secure her release.
Sister Ugboaja was released and returned home on Monday.
The detention happened during immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term.
Some religious leaders are helping members who fear leaving their homes by offering online services and errands.
Neither DHS nor ICE has commented publicly on the situation yet.
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President Donald Trump has called a major bipartisan housing bill "unimportant" and has not decided whether to sign it. The bill aims to address housing affordability, a key concern for many Americans, but Trump wants a separate voting legislation passed first, causing a political standoff.
Key Facts
The housing bill is called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
It is the most significant federal housing reform in over 30 years.
The bill combines rules to make housing construction easier with protections to help buyers.
Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren led the negotiations for the bill.
President Trump says the bill is less important than the SAVE America Act, a voting rights bill.
Democrats criticize Trump for linking the housing bill to unrelated voting legislation.
The bill passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support.
The bill includes measures to speed up environmental reviews, support construction jobs, and limit big investors in housing.
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In Colorado's recent primary elections, younger progressive candidates challenged established Democratic leaders in important races. The results could change the direction of the Democratic Party in Colorado.
Key Facts
Colorado held primary elections on Tuesday.
Younger progressive candidates ran against established Democratic leaders.
These races are for important political positions within Colorado.
The outcome could shift the Democratic Party’s leadership and policies in Colorado.
The coverage was reported by CBS News correspondent Taurean Small.
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A dangerous heat wave is affecting many large cities across the United States. Temperatures feel like they are above 100 degrees in areas from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes.
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Many major U.S. cities are experiencing very high temperatures.
The heat feels like it is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in these regions.
The affected area stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes.
The heat wave poses risks to health and safety.
News coverage is provided by CBS News with meteorologist Rob Marciano reporting.
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