Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now the head of the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, will give the main speech at a conference organized by Children’s Health Defense, a group he co-founded. The group is known for opposing vaccines.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Secretary of Health and Human Services.
He co-founded and led Children’s Health Defense before joining the government.
Children’s Health Defense is known for its anti-vaccine position.
Kennedy will deliver the keynote speech at a Children’s Health Defense conference in Washington, D.C.
He has been trying to distance himself from some positions of the group since taking the government role.
The conference focuses on children’s health issues linked to the organization’s mission.
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Delaware held primary elections to choose candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state attorney general, state Legislature, and state treasurer. Democratic Sen. Chris Coons is running for a third term and faces three challengers in the primary.
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Delaware held primaries on Tuesday to select candidates for several key offices.
Voters chose nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state attorney general, state Legislature, and state treasurer.
The November general election will follow, with Republicans trying to win statewide offices in Delaware.
Midterm elections often result in losses for the party of the current president.
Democratic Senator Chris Coons seeks a third full term in the Senate.
Coons’ primary opponents include Jeff Appelhans, Mary Louve, and Eric Hansen.
Eric Hansen was the 2024 Republican Senate nominee but is now running as a Democrat under the name "E. No-Trump Hansen."
This primary is the last one before the November general election.
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Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, has sued the school for years of ignoring anti-Palestinian harassment and discrimination. Khalil was detained by federal immigration agents in 2025 due to his pro-Palestinian activism, and he continues to fight attempts to deport him while accusing Columbia of failing to protect Palestinian students.
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Mahmoud Khalil is a US green card holder and graduate student at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs.
He was arrested in March 2025 by federal immigration agents because of his pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Khalil and others say Columbia ignored ongoing harassment and discrimination against Palestinian students.
Columbia's board and the school dean are accused of being indifferent to serious, repeated attacks on Palestinian students.
Khalil missed his son’s birth while detained and has filed multiple lawsuits against Columbia and the Trump administration.
Students at Columbia began pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, inspiring similar protests nationwide.
The Trump administration has investigated universities like Columbia over accusations related to Israel and campus protests.
Columbia says it is committed to stopping discrimination and dealing with complaints quickly but declined further comment on the lawsuit.
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President Donald Trump said that calls for more government control over artificial intelligence (AI) are part of a conspiracy that benefits China. He argued that his administration is already managing AI risks and that the U.S. only needs strong leadership to oversee AI development.
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President Trump called warnings about AI risks a “SICK conspiracy” benefiting China.
He claimed his administration has stopped AI companies from doing harmful things.
Trump dismissed calls from tech leaders and lawmakers to slow down AI progress.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei suggested slowing AI development to create safety rules.
Other tech leaders, like Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, support slowing AI progress.
A former Anthropic researcher said AI technology could surpass human control soon.
Anthropic blocked its AI model from being used for harmful activities like weapon design.
Concerns about AI risks caused major AI company stocks to drop, including a delayed OpenAI stock listing.
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Progressive groups are encouraging Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna to run in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Early polls show Kamala Harris leading, with Ocasio-Cortez polling around 10-11 percent and Khanna at about 1 percent.
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Two progressive organizations, RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America, started a campaign urging AOC and Khanna to run for president in 2028.
These groups believe having a progressive leader is important for the Democratic ticket.
Ocasio-Cortez has said her focus is on long-term policy changes rather than the presidency itself.
Ro Khanna has said he is seriously considering a 2028 run.
Early polling shows Kamala Harris leading with about 18 to 31 percent support among potential Democratic primary voters.
Ocasio-Cortez polls at 10-11 percent, and Ro Khanna at about 1 percent in recent surveys.
Other candidates polling well include Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Jon Ossoff, Mark Kelly, and Josh Shapiro.
Candidates are starting to visit important states to build recognition and support ahead of the 2028 race.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and 21 states have sued President Donald Trump's administration over a new rule that expands the reasons immigration officers can deny green cards. The rule allows officials to deny green cards to people who might use certain public benefits, including food and health programs, even temporarily.
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The lawsuit challenges a new rule that will start soon, giving immigration officers more power to deny green cards.
The rule expands public charge criteria to include non-cash benefits like SNAP (food stamps) and WIC (nutrition assistance).
Under this rule, someone could be denied a green card if they might need these benefits at any point.
Opponents say it might stop families from using important public services like free school lunches.
The lawsuit argues the rule could increase homelessness, untreated health problems, and food insecurity.
Some groups are excluded from the rule, including asylum seekers, refugees, and trafficking victims.
President Trump’s administration says some states fear losing federal money if immigrants stop using benefits.
The case was filed in a New York federal court by Democratic-led cities and states.
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Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new rule under President Donald Trump’s administration that changes how green card applications are evaluated. The rule allows officials to consider more financial information and public benefit use when deciding if an immigrant can get permanent residency.
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The lawsuit is filed by mostly Democrat-led states including New York, California, and Wisconsin, plus D.C.
The new rule will take effect soon and reverses a 2022 policy that limited what public benefits could be used against green card applicants.
The rule lets immigration officers look at an applicant’s financial history and use of government assistance to decide if they might rely on public benefits later.
States argue this rule could scare immigrants from using healthcare, food aid, and other support programs.
The states say the federal government made the change without Congress's approval.
The rule could negatively affect mixed-status families where some members are citizens and others are not.
DHS defends the rule by saying the states want to keep "defrauding" taxpayers and that the rule stops immigrants from abusing welfare programs.
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Two Texas Republican nominees face criticism over racist and vulgar remarks they made online. Some Republican leaders have condemned the comments, while others continue to support the candidates despite the controversy.
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Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate and YouTuber, made vulgar and offensive comments online, including crude language about a political activist.
House Speaker Mike Johnson called Herrera’s language "detestable" but praised his campaign and said Herrera is now a serious candidate.
Bo French, another Texas GOP nominee, posted racist remarks about students of color celebrating at a university event, causing backlash.
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Dan Crenshaw criticized French’s racist posts, urging other Republicans to condemn such behavior.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not directly condemn French’s remarks but rejected the message and emphasized support for visa restrictions.
French has not deleted his controversial posts and has continued to defend his statements.
Past controversies involving social media posts have impacted other Republican candidates’ campaigns in Texas, showing online behavior is closely scrutinized.
President Donald Trump initially endorsed former Rep. Tony Gonzales but later supported Herrera after Gonzales resigned amid a personal scandal.
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President Donald Trump expressed support for Flock cameras, a type of surveillance technology used by law enforcement. He mentioned that many police officers find these cameras helpful and responded positively when asked about backing them.
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President Trump spoke about Flock cameras during a conversation on Air Force One.
Flock cameras are surveillance tools used by law enforcement.
Many police officials say these cameras help their work.
Trump showed a positive attitude toward supporting these cameras.
The cameras use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist with law enforcement.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may repeal a Biden-era rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. This change would impact states with many coal plants, while the EPA and fossil fuel supporters say it could lower costs and boost energy production.
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The EPA plans to repeal a climate rule limiting emissions from coal and natural gas plants.
Over 200 coal power plants operate in the U.S.; Pennsylvania has the most with 13 plants.
Coal use in the U.S. has decreased over 20 years, but the country is still a top coal producer.
Some states, like New York and Oregon, have no coal power plants.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin supports the repeal as a way to reduce costs and increase energy output.
Experts warn the repeal could worsen air quality and cause thousands of premature deaths and health problems.
The American Coal Council supports the repeal, saying coal provides reliable power for homes and businesses.
Previous EPA changes this year also removed some requirements for vehicle emissions reporting.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, says he agrees with President Donald Trump that it is unfair for people assigned male at birth to compete in girls’ sports. Some Democrats in various states are changing their stance on transgender issues, especially about transgender athletes in school sports, as Republicans use this topic in political campaigns.
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Governor Gavin Newsom believes it is unfair for transgender girls assigned male at birth to compete in girls' sports.
Newsom is a top Democratic figure and potential White House candidate.
Many Democrats generally support transgender rights but some are reconsidering on sports participation.
Republicans, led by President Trump, are using transgender sports issues as a key campaign topic.
Trump has said he hopes Democrats will continue to support transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, calling it harmful to Republicans.
Democratic candidates in states like Texas, Ohio, and Iowa have shifted or softened their positions on transgender athletes due to political pressure.
A political group linked to Elon Musk is running ads attacking Democrats over transgender sports policies.
This transgender sports debate is part of a wider challenge Democrats face in appealing to a broad range of voters ahead of elections.
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A group of 22 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over a new policy that lets immigration officers deny green cards if immigrants or their family members use government benefits. The states say this policy could harm immigrant families and lead to fewer people using programs like Medicaid and food assistance.
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The lawsuit challenges a policy allowing immigration officers to consider use of public benefits, like Medicaid and food stamps, when deciding on green cards.
The "public charge" rule, first made in 1882, was meant to ensure immigrants could support themselves without government help.
The new policy is more broad than a similar one tried before and reversed by President Biden’s administration.
It allows immigration officers to count benefits used by family members, including U.S. citizen children.
Many immigrants without green cards cannot get public benefits, but their U.S. citizen children can.
The states say the policy could cause billions of dollars in lost federal funds for programs like Medicaid and CHIP.
The fear of losing green cards may stop some eligible families from applying for needed assistance.
The lawsuit is supported by twenty-two states, D.C., and cities including New York City, Chicago, and Seattle.
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President Donald Trump agreed to new ethics rules related to cryptocurrency to help pass a major crypto bill in the Senate. These rules would stop him and the first lady from creating meme coins and might require him to put his crypto assets in a blind trust, with others enforcing the rules besides the Justice Department.
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President Trump agreed to ethics rules to support passing a large cryptocurrency bill in the Senate.
The rules ban Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, from issuing meme coins like the ones they launched recently.
The bill could be voted on Tuesday and would shape the future of the $2.3 trillion crypto market.
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno negotiated with Trump, explaining he must follow conflict-of-interest rules.
A tougher proposal requires Trump to put his crypto holdings in a blind trust and sell them if they get too large.
The new rules would let state lawyers enforce the law, not just the Justice Department, to address concerns about fair enforcement.
Trump's crypto ventures, like World Liberty Financial, brought in over $500 million last year.
The final outcome of the bill vote depends on whether these ethics agreements are enough for key lawmakers.
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President Donald Trump is pushing back against calls from technology leaders to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI), saying that a “High IQ” president is the only guardrail AI needs. At the same time, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been absent due to illness, faces pressure to say if he will return to the Senate or resign.
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President Trump believes strong leadership, not more AI rules, is the best way to handle AI development.
He stated, “whoever wins AI, wins,” stressing the importance of AI in future power.
Tech bosses have asked to slow down AI progress due to concerns about safety and control.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from the Senate for months because of illness.
McConnell’s absence has led to rumors and pressure for him to clarify if he will return or resign.
The Senate is resuming work this week, making McConnell’s status important.
The podcast episode also discusses what music is on President Trump’s Air Force One playlist.
The discussion took place on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Americast podcast with several hosts answering listener questions.
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A government report criticized the Florida center called Alligator Alcatraz for poor treatment of migrants. It said ICE kept people in very small metal cages and did not follow federal rules.
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The Alligator Alcatraz center in Florida is now closed.
ICE ran this center for holding migrants.
The report came from the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog.
Migrants were kept in metal cages about the size of a phone booth.
The report describes this treatment as “unprecedented.”
ICE did not meet federal standards for migrant care.
The report was released on a Monday.
The center’s conditions raised serious concerns about how migrants were treated.
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The U.S. government is trying to deport noncitizen technology researchers who study harmful content on major online platforms, calling them national security risks. Courts have challenged this policy, saying there is no clear evidence of these researchers harming U.S. interests, but the government is appealing those rulings while some researchers fight back legally.
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The U.S. government uses an immigration policy to detain and deport foreign researchers who monitor illegal or harmful online content.
A judge blocked the policy, calling it unconstitutional and too broad, as it could target almost any noncitizen working in content moderation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the policy prevents foreign interference and protects Americans' freedom of expression.
Courts found no evidence linking targeted researchers to foreign powers trying to censor or manipulate U.S. public discussion.
The government appealed a ruling that blocked the policy, continuing legal battles.
Imran Ahmed, a lawful permanent resident and founder of a UK group against digital hate, is fighting deportation under this policy.
One judge said courts may not have authority to stop the government from starting deportation processes based on this policy.
Ahmed is seeking legal protection from deportation while the case is under appeal, arguing the policy unfairly targets speech critical of tech companies.
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A Russian oligarch close to President Putin reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas. This has raised questions about the connection between the US president's family and a close associate of the Russian leader.
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Donald Trump Jr. married Bettina Anderson in May in a three-day wedding on two private islands in the Bahamas.
Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch and head of the International Boxing Association, reportedly covered costs including island rental and fireworks.
Kremlev is close to President Vladimir Putin and recently received a Russian state honor called the Order of Friendship.
The payments came from a Dubai-based entity connected to Kremlev’s boxing association.
The wedding had about 50 guests, mostly family and close friends, with Kremlev attending the party but not the ceremony.
US Democrat Robert Garcia demanded answers on why Kremlev helped fund the wedding and what he gained.
Trumps’s spokesperson said Kremlev is a personal friend of Donald Trump Jr., but not a business partner.
President Donald Trump did not attend the wedding, citing scheduling conflicts involving foreign policy issues.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to remove limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. This change, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, aims to reduce costs for the energy industry but reverses climate policies from previous Democratic administrations. The decision is likely to face legal challenges and affects efforts to address climate change.
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The EPA plans to repeal rules limiting pollution from coal and natural gas power plants.
Administrator Lee Zeldin says removing rules will save billions for the energy industry.
The rule change reverses actions taken under President Biden and President Obama.
The power sector produced 31% of carbon emissions from fossil fuels in 2023.
Environmental and health groups plan to sue the EPA over this rollback.
The announcement will take place at a G20 energy meeting in Houston.
President Donald Trump supports policies to increase U.S. energy production and has expressed skepticism about climate change.
EPA rollbacks are part of nearly three dozen regulations targeted by Zeldin since early 2025.
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A CBS News investigation found that some paid brokers are offering people with criminal records a way to get pardons from President Donald Trump, but these services come at a high cost. The report explores how these brokers operate and the chances of receiving a pardon through them.
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Paid brokers are promoting a way for felons to apply for pardons from President Trump.
These brokers charge large fees for their services.
The investigation was conducted by CBS News reporters Gabe Kaminsky and Daniel Klaidman.
The report appeared on the program 60 Minutes.
A pardon is an official forgiveness from the president that can remove certain legal consequences of a crime.
The investigation explains how the pardon process works with the brokers.
It raises questions about the fairness and transparency of paying for pardon assistance.
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Bettina Trump, wife of Donald Trump Jr., spoke out to explain a wedding gift they received from Russian billionaire Umar Kremlev. She said their wedding was a private family event and addressed news reports about the gift.
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Bettina Trump is married to Donald Trump Jr.
They received a wedding gift from Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch.
Bettina posted on Instagram to clarify details about the wedding.
She said the wedding was private and only family attended.
The gift became a topic in recent news articles.
Bettina wanted to clear up misunderstandings or false impressions.
Umar Kremlev is described as a Russian oligarch, meaning a wealthy and powerful person in Russia.
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