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President Donald Trump said the Senate changed its vote on a war powers resolution related to Iran, shifting from opposing to supporting it. He stated this change sends a clear warning to Iran during ongoing talks aimed at resolving the conflict in the region.
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President Trump commented on a recent Senate vote involving war powers over Iran.
The Senate vote shifted from 50-48 against to 50-47 in favor of the resolution.
The resolution relates to authorizing or restricting military actions concerning Iran.
President Trump said the vote "puts Iran on notice."
Negotiations are underway between the U.S. and Iran to reach a long-term deal about regional conflict.
The discussion is happening amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
President Trump shared his statement on Truth Social, his social media platform.
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The Supreme Court will release decisions on about a dozen important cases before its summer break on Thursday. On the same day, President Donald Trump will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss plans for a third budget reconciliation bill.
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The Supreme Court plans to issue rulings on multiple major cases on Thursday.
These decisions come just before the Court’s summer recess begins.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
Their meeting will focus on advancing a third budget reconciliation bill.
Budget reconciliation is a special process that helps pass budget-related bills with a simple majority in Congress.
The cases waiting for Supreme Court decisions are described as high-profile or important.
The timing of the Court’s decisions and the meeting may influence political and legislative actions soon.
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Polls show a very close race for control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. It is uncertain whether the Democrats will keep their majority.
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The Senate currently has a Democratic majority.
The midterm elections will decide which party controls the Senate.
Recent polls suggest the election results will be very close.
Both parties are actively campaigning to win Senate seats.
Voter turnout will play a key role in the outcome.
Several Senate races are highly competitive and could go either way.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson to try to end a political deadlock on Capitol Hill. The meeting comes after tensions in the Senate over a war in the Middle East and disagreements on a voter ID law.
Key Facts
President Trump is meeting House Speaker Mike Johnson to push his political agenda.
The U.S. Senate went on a two-week break after a heated argument during a lunch attended by President Trump.
The argument involved disagreements about the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and loyalty among senators.
President Trump canceled signing a key bipartisan housing bill earlier in the day.
Trump wants the Senate to change rules to pass a controversial voter ID bill, causing conflict with the Senate.
Some Republicans in the House oppose the Save Act, which aims to tighten voting rules.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy clashed with President Trump over support for a resolution to limit the Middle East war.
The Supreme Court is expected to release rulings soon, including on important immigration and finance cases.
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Senator Bill Cassidy had a loud argument with President Donald Trump during a meeting at the Capitol. They disagreed because Cassidy voted for a resolution that limited the president’s power as commander-in-chief.
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The meeting took place at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Senator Bill Cassidy is from Louisiana and is a Republican.
Cassidy voted for a resolution to limit President Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief the day before the meeting.
President Trump and Senator Cassidy had a heated argument during the meeting.
Cassidy said he will not be "bullied into silence" by the president.
The disagreement was about the power and decisions related to the commander-in-chief role.
This public clash shows tension between a Republican senator and President Trump.
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President Trump had a disagreement with Republican senators during a meeting about the Iran war and the SAVE America Act. He also canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill because he wants the SAVE America Act to be passed first.
Key Facts
President Trump met with Republican senators to discuss the Iran war and the SAVE America Act.
There was a clear disagreement between the president and some GOP members during the meeting.
The Iran war topic was a major point of contention.
President Trump canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill.
He wants the SAVE America Act to be passed before moving forward with other legislation.
The SAVE America Act is a priority for President Trump.
The housing bill had support from both political parties.
The meeting was described as tense by news reports.
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A large review found many problems in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, leading to hundreds of avoidable deaths and injuries to mothers and babies. The chief executive said he was upset by the findings and promised to take action to improve care and listen to families affected.
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The review found "systemic failures" caused avoidable harm to mothers and babies at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
About 2,500 families and over 800 staff contributed to the review that started in September 2022.
There were 520 cases with potentially avoidable bad outcomes; 155 babies died and 105 had serious brain injuries.
A "bullying and toxic" workplace culture stopped staff from speaking up about problems.
The report identified some powerful leaders who negatively influenced the maternity unit.
The trust’s chief executive, Anthony May, said he was shocked and committed to making improvements.
The trust has started implementing recommended actions, including "Martha’s Rule," a policy to escalate urgent concerns in maternity care.
A new Learning and Improvement Board, led by MP Michelle Welsh, will oversee changes at the trust.
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President Donald Trump said that U.S. gas prices should be about $2.25 per gallon, a level last seen in early 2021. He accused major oil companies of keeping prices high despite falling oil costs and has asked the Department of Justice to investigate possible price gouging.
Key Facts
President Trump said gas prices should be around $2.25 per gallon nationwide, but the average was $3.92 as of the latest data.
Gas prices dropped from $4.51 a month earlier but remain higher than before tensions with Iran began.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, has affected oil supply and prices.
Trump accused ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP of price gouging, which means charging unfairly high prices.
The Department of Justice confirmed it is investigating fuel prices to ensure they are fair for Americans.
Oil experts say investigations of price gouging usually find little evidence and think prices will drop by the midterm elections but not below pre-pandemic levels.
Gas prices started rising before President Biden took office due to increased demand after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted oil production.
Trump linked higher gas prices to actions affecting oil supply and criticized oil companies for not lowering prices enough.
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A video circulated online showing some people leaving President Donald Trump’s speech at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., halfway through his remarks. Supporters and critics have debated what the crowd’s size and engagement say about the event.
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The video shows attendees walking towards exits around 9:08 p.m., about halfway through President Trump’s speech.
President Trump began speaking at about 8:52 p.m. and finished around 9:20 p.m.
Some reporters on site observed the crowd thinning during the speech.
Pro-Trump accounts said the crowd was large, describing "tens of thousands" and a “massive crowd.”
President Trump often uses rally attendance as a sign of political strength.
Newsweek analyzed C-SPAN footage to confirm the timing of the video clip.
The viral moment sparked online debate about crowd enthusiasm and attendance.
The White House had not provided a comment on the video by the time of reporting.
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Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida for his alleged role in a kidnapping and armed robbery that took place in February. Arnold faces several felony charges related to the incident, while his representatives deny his involvement.
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Terrion Arnold, 23, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, was arrested for kidnapping and armed robbery.
The incident occurred in Tampa, Florida, where three men were held at gunpoint, beaten, and had belongings stolen.
Arnold faces four weapon-related charges and four charges linked to kidnapping and causing harm.
Six others have been arrested in connection with the crime; two pleaded guilty and four remain in custody without bond.
Arnold and friends reported more than $250,000 stolen from their Airbnb before the robbery happened.
Police say Arnold arranged for the victims to be taken to an apartment where the assault and theft occurred.
Arnold’s representatives claim there is no solid evidence linking him to the crime and suggest others involved may be blaming him to reduce their own sentences.
Arnold turned himself in and is scheduled for his first court hearing in Hillsborough County soon.
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Reform UK plans to change rules that would make it harder for EU nationals living in the UK to keep social housing and jobs. The policy includes higher fees for employers hiring non-UK workers and could force some EU nationals to leave the country, which conflicts with existing Brexit agreements.
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Reform UK wants to evict all overseas nationals from social housing in the UK.
Employers would pay extra fees and higher national insurance for non-UK workers, called a "migrants labour levy."
EU nationals with settled status currently have the right to live and work in the UK under the Brexit deal.
The new policies would require renegotiating the Brexit agreement with the EU.
If the UK changes these rules, the EU might respond with penalties or trade barriers.
Reform UK’s plan does not exempt EU nationals even if they have lived in the UK for many years or have family there.
A campaign group representing EU nationals says these changes break promises made during Brexit.
Critics warn that such policies could harm the UK economy and relations with the EU.
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Women tend to live longer than men, but they often face financial challenges during retirement because they usually have less savings and lower Social Security benefits. Planning for the costs and care needed in later years is important to improve women’s quality of life as they age.
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Women aged 65 today can expect to live about 21 more years, roughly 2.5 years longer than men of the same age.
A large portion of older women live alone—about one-third over 65 and over 40% of those over 75.
About 70% of nursing home residents are women.
Women often retire with less money due to career breaks for caregiving and lower lifetime earnings.
Women have about 77 cents in wealth and receive about 80% of the Social Security benefits compared to men.
Financial stress can affect health and overall well-being at any age, including during retirement.
Many women do not plan well for the last 20 years of life because these years are not commonly discussed as something to prepare for.
Retirement planning should be treated as a part of health planning to help women have more secure and less stressful later years.
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Jaime Harrison, who used to lead the Democratic National Committee, has a political action committee (PAC) called Dirt Road Democrats that focuses on rural voters. This group is making its first endorsements for candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Jaime Harrison is the former chair of the Democratic National Committee.
He leads a PAC named Dirt Road Democrats.
The PAC focuses on encouraging rural voters to participate in elections.
Dirt Road Democrats has announced its first group of endorsements for midterm candidates.
The endorsements include support for former Governor Roy Cooper’s Senate run.
This effort is part of preparations for the midterm elections later this year.
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President Trump continues to have strong influence in the 2024 primary elections by endorsing candidates who mostly win their races. His endorsements have helped defeat some long-time lawmakers he opposed, although he faced a few recent losses.
Key Facts
President Trump has a very high success rate in endorsing candidates during the 2024 primary cycle.
His endorsed candidates have won most of their races so far this year.
Trump has helped remove some current lawmakers from office who he disagreed with.
Despite his overall success, he experienced two notable endorsement losses last month.
His influence on elections is sometimes called a "kingmaker" role because he can decide who wins.
The primary cycle refers to the process where political parties choose their candidates for the general elections.
This trend shows President Trump's continued power within the Republican Party.
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The number of children in the UK receiving special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support through legal education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) has reached a new high, rising by 12.5% to over 700,000. The government is investing £4 billion to improve support in mainstream schools while planning reforms to limit EHCPs to children with the most complex needs by 2030.
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Between January 2025 and January 2026, EHCP numbers rose by 12.5%, the largest annual increase since they began over ten years ago.
Over 700,000 children and young people (up to age 25) now have EHCPs.
More than 110,000 new EHCPs were issued in 2025.
Less than half of EHCPs are issued within the legal 20-week deadline.
The number of children with EHCPs attending mainstream schools rose by over 15%.
The government is investing £4 billion to help schools support children with SEND more effectively.
From 2030, fewer children will get EHCPs; most will receive individual support plans (ISPs) instead, reserving EHCPs for those with the highest needs.
Families and campaigners worry this change may reduce legal rights, but the government says support will continue.
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Two areas of high pressure, called heat domes, will join to create a large heatwave in the United States next week. Temperatures will feel like 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit from the Gulf Coast up to the Southern Great Lakes.
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Two heat domes are combining to cause a big heatwave.
The heatwave will affect much of the southern and central US.
Heat index values will range from 100 to 110 degrees.
The impacted area runs from the Gulf Coast to the Southern Great Lakes.
The heatwave will last for several days.
Heat domes are weather patterns where hot air is trapped near the ground.
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A man in his 30s died after being restrained by passengers on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Manchester. Police who boarded the plane found him seriously ill, gave him CPR, and took him to the hospital, where he later died. The case is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct because the death happened after police contact.
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The flight left Larnaca, Cyprus, late Sunday and landed in Manchester early Monday.
The man became aggressive and disruptive during the flight.
The pilot asked for a priority landing because of the situation.
Passengers restrained the man before police arrived.
Police gave the man CPR on the plane and took him to the hospital.
The man died after arriving at the hospital.
The death is being examined by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Jet2 confirmed the priority landing request and hospital admission but did not comment on the death.
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Congress agreed to fund ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), but there is still a chance to protect children held in detention. Removing the Flores agreement would eliminate important protections that prevent children from being kept detained for a long time without limits.
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Congress has approved funding for ICE.
The Flores agreement sets rules to protect children in government detention.
Removing Flores would stop these protections.
Without Flores, children could be detained indefinitely.
The article suggests Congress can still take action to protect detained children.
The focus is on child welfare in immigration detention centers.
ICE is responsible for detaining immigrants, including children.
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Hospitals in England are facing serious problems due to extreme heat. Machines like MRI scanners and cooling systems have stopped working, causing delays and overcrowding in patient care.
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Extreme heat caused important hospital machines, including radiotherapy and MRI scanners, to fail.
Cooling systems in hospitals broke down, making conditions very hot and uncomfortable.
Overcrowding increased, especially with older patients arriving dehydrated or collapsed.
Some hospitals declared critical incidents due to these equipment failures and heat pressures.
Digital systems and IT servers overheated, leading staff to turn off non-essential equipment.
Some hospital appointments and treatments were cancelled because of the heat.
Hospitals built with old structures struggled more with keeping cool.
NHS staff are under pressure working in these difficult conditions during the heatwave.
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New limits on federal student loans set to start July 1 will cap how much physician assistant (PA) students can borrow each year. These limits are less than half the cost of typical PA training programs, raising concerns about making the education unaffordable and affecting healthcare in rural areas.
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The federal government will cap annual student loans for PAs at $20,500 starting July 1.
Median PA training costs about $103,000 for 27 months of study.
The new caps come from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Obbba), which also ends the Grad Plus loan program.
Physician assistants can perform medical tasks such as prescribing drugs and conducting exams.
Many PAs work in rural areas where doctors can be scarce.
A group of 24 Democratic attorneys general, other officials, and PA organizations have sued the government to block the loan caps.
The federal government created a $50 billion program to support rural healthcare that includes expanding PA roles.
Some states now have more PAs than doctors, showing the growing role of PAs in healthcare.
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