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President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy had a heated argument during a meeting with Republican senators about a war powers resolution. The resolution, which passed in the Senate, aims to limit the president's authority to engage in war with Iran without congressional approval.
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The war powers resolution passed in the Senate by a 50-48 vote.
Four Republican senators, including Cassidy, voted with Democrats to support the resolution.
The resolution seeks to restrict President Trump's ability to conduct military actions in Iran without approval from Congress.
President Trump and Senator Cassidy shouted at each other during the meeting.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other senators tried to calm the situation.
Cassidy told Trump he wants more information and a briefing about the situation in Iran.
Trump called Cassidy a "lunatic" during the argument.
Cassidy said he lost his temper but did not apologize for standing up to the president.
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The U.S. government ended its response to a hantavirus outbreak that affected passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius with no cases reported among Americans. The response included strict quarantine orders that were more severe than those used in countries where the virus is common, which raised questions about the decision-making process by Trump administration officials.
Key Facts
The hantavirus outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius.
No American passengers contracted hantavirus during the outbreak.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officially ended the outbreak response on June 24, 2024.
Trump administration officials imposed strict quarantine orders on possibly exposed passengers returning to the U.S.
Quarantine measures in the U.S. were stricter than those in Chile and Argentina, where the virus is common and better understood.
Experts say hantavirus only spreads when symptoms appear, so daily symptom monitoring, not strict isolation, is usually enough.
Some passengers were allowed to quarantine at home under close supervision, but others were forced to stay in federal quarantine facilities.
One passenger, Angela Perryman, wanted to leave federal quarantine in Nebraska but was denied despite state officials recommending less strict monitoring.
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Bill Gates told a US congressional committee that Jeffrey Epstein tried to use knowledge of Gates’s extramarital affairs to pressure him. Gates said Epstein never directly blackmailed him, but emails showed Epstein considered it.
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Bill Gates testified before the House oversight committee in June about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex crimes.
Gates described "veiled" threats and emails where Epstein thought about blackmailing him over affairs outside marriage.
Gates said Epstein never sent him any direct blackmail messages.
Gates started knowing Epstein in 2011, years after Epstein’s conviction for prostitution involving minors.
Gates admitted to having affairs with two Russian women but denied involvement in Epstein’s criminal actions.
Gates said he did not fully investigate Epstein’s past despite knowing about his sexual offense conviction.
Having a connection to Epstein does not prove wrongdoing, but the documents reveal some public figures had ties to him or his circle.
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Congress has asked President Trump to stop military actions related to a war with Iran. This request is a non-binding vote, meaning it does not force the President to act, and it comes while a ceasefire is in place between the involved parties.
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Congress passed a non-binding resolution telling President Trump to end the war with Iran.
The vote does not legally require the President to stop military actions.
The timing is during a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
President Trump has reacted strongly to the resolution.
The issue involves the use of war powers, which are the President’s and Congress’s rights to start or stop military actions.
The BBC reported this news with analysis from correspondent Gary O'Donoghue.
The resolution and the ceasefire raise questions about the future of US-Iran relations.
This is happening under the current US government led by President Donald Trump.
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Jack Schlossberg, a member of the Kennedy family, lost the Democratic primary for a New York City congressional seat to Assembly Member Micah Lasher. Lasher, who has political experience and support from New York politicians, is likely to win the general election in November.
Key Facts
Jack Schlossberg is part of the Kennedy family and new to politics.
Micah Lasher is a New York state Assembly Member with years of political experience.
Lasher worked for Rep. Jerry Nadler, whose congressional seat is open.
Governor Kathy Hochul and other local leaders supported Lasher.
The district leans heavily Democratic, with two-thirds of voters registered as Democrats.
Lasher plans to renew Democratic Party ideas and help struggling Americans.
Schlossberg called for more honest and inspiring Democratic candidates during his campaign.
Schlossberg’s supporters included many young people who were disappointed by the primary result.
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Tucker Carlson said he does not plan to run for president in 2028. This statement came shortly after he said he no longer supports the Republican Party.
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Tucker Carlson is a political commentator.
He said he will not run for president in 2028.
Carlson made this statement during an interview with Alex Jones.
The interview was streamed on the social media platform X.
Recently, Carlson said he does not support the Republican Party anymore.
The timing of his statement was just days after declaring his lack of support for the GOP.
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President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate gas price gouging, which means charging unfairly high prices for gasoline. An expert from GasBuddy, a company that tracks fuel prices, discussed this issue on CBS News.
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President Trump wants the Department of Justice to look into high gas prices.
"Gas price gouging" means charging too much money for fuel, especially during shortages.
Patrick De Haan, an expert on fuel prices at GasBuddy, spoke about this on CBS News.
GasBuddy is a company that analyzes and tracks gas prices across the country.
The investigation would focus on whether companies are unfairly raising gas prices at the pump.
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Billionaire Bill Gates told a U.S. House committee that Jeffrey Epstein may have tried to use secret information about his private life to pressure him. Gates said Epstein knew about his affairs outside marriage and might have planned to use this information for blackmail.
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Bill Gates testified behind closed doors to the House Oversight Committee.
Gates said Jeffrey Epstein learned about his extramarital affairs.
Epstein possibly wanted to use this personal information to blackmail Gates.
The transcript of Gates’s testimony was made public on a Tuesday.
The House Oversight Committee is a U.S. government group that investigates important issues.
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A new poll shows that 48% of American voters believe the United States supports Israel too much. Only 7% think the U.S. support is not enough, and 38% feel it is about right.
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The poll was conducted by Quinnipiac University.
48% of Americans say the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.
7% say U.S. support for Israel is not enough.
38% believe U.S. support for Israel is about right.
This is the highest percentage recorded of Americans feeling the U.S. supports Israel too much.
The poll reflects opinions of American voters.
It shows a shift in public opinion about U.S. foreign policy towards Israel.
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The US government has started a second federal investigation into a Tesla crash that killed a woman in a Texas home while the car’s driver-assistance system was reportedly active. The victim’s family has also filed a lawsuit claiming Tesla was negligent and failed to warn about problems with its autopilot and full self-driving features.
Key Facts
The crash happened on June 19 in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila.
The Tesla Model 3 reportedly had autopilot engaged when it hit the home.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are both investigating.
Avila’s family sued Tesla for wrongful death, claiming autopilot and full self-driving systems were defective.
The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages and accuses Tesla of reckless disregard for safety.
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk defended the company on social media, saying the crash involved high speed and that the driver pressed the accelerator fully.
Tesla has faced many government probes into its driver-assistance systems since 2016, including a large recall in 2023 to ensure drivers pay attention.
The case also involves the Tesla driver, Michael Butler, who is named in the lawsuit but has not been reached for comment.
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Reginald Reed Sr. was convicted of murdering his wife, Selonia Reed, who was found dead in 1987 in Hammond, Louisiana. Their son, Reggie, was 6 years old at the time and unknowingly provided an alibi for his father during police questioning. The case was reopened decades later, leading to Reginald’s conviction and life sentence in 2022.
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Selonia Reed, aged 26, was found dead in her car in August 1987.
She had been beaten, stabbed multiple times, sexually assaulted, and stripped naked.
Selonia’s husband, Reginald Reed Sr., reported her missing shortly before the body was found.
Reginald told police Selonia went out with a friend, but the friend denied this.
Police learned Selonia had accused Reginald of abuse and discussed divorce, making him a suspect.
Their 6-year-old son, Reggie, was interviewed by police with his father present and supported his father’s alibi.
In 2012, new investigation efforts revealed Reginald was the prime suspect.
In November 2022, Reginald was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy had a tense discussion during a meeting with Republican senators. In New York, candidates supported by Mamdani won the primary elections for their party.
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President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy met with other GOP senators.
The meeting included a tense exchange between Trump and Cassidy.
Primary elections took place in New York.
Candidates endorsed by Mamdani won in those New York primaries.
The article does not provide more details about the reasons for the tension.
The news coverage is from CBS News.
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The IRS issued tax refunds faster than expected this year, even though it had fewer staff. Most taxpayers filed their returns and got their refunds without long delays, according to an independent report.
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The IRS handled tax refunds more quickly than predicted during this year’s filing season.
The agency had fewer employees than in previous years.
Most taxpayers were able to file their tax returns successfully.
Most taxpayers received their refunds without major delays.
The information comes from Erin Collins, the national taxpayer advocate.
This information was shared in a report sent to Congress.
The report reflects the IRS performance during the 2026 tax filing season.
Erin Collins is an independent watchdog overseeing taxpayer issues.
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The Trump administration has asked Congress for about $88 billion in extra money to fund the war with Iran and other urgent needs. Most of this money is for the Pentagon to cover weapons, operations, and secret programs. The request may face strong opposition in Congress.
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The administration wants $87.6 billion in supplemental funding.
$67 billion of the request is for the Pentagon.
Pentagon funds include $21 billion for weapons, $17.3 billion for operations, and $12.1 billion for classified programs.
Some funding also supports responses to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and helps American farmers.
The funding request is politically sensitive and may be hard to pass, especially in the Senate.
Democrats are expected to strongly oppose the package.
The measure may put some Republican lawmakers in a difficult political position.
The request comes as the Iran war continues and is part of broader U.S. government efforts to address related challenges.
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Representative Adriano Espaillat, a five-term congressman and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, lost his Democratic primary to newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York City. Avila Chevalier, supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and identified as a democratic socialist, defeated several incumbent Democrats in what some see as a major shift in local Democratic politics.
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Adriano Espaillat has served five terms in Congress and is the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, also of Dominican descent and Muslim, won the Democratic primary against Espaillat.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed Avila Chevalier and two other progressive candidates who defeated incumbents.
Espaillat was the first Dominican American and first formerly undocumented immigrant elected to Congress.
Some leaders compare the progressive challenge to Espaillat to the conservative Tea Party movement from 2010.
House Democratic leaders focus on winning key battleground districts for the overall majority, downplaying local primary losses.
Avila Chevalier criticized Espaillat's acceptance of donations from pro-Israel groups and opposed some of his policy positions.
Espaillat received support from several super PACs, including Latino Victory Fund and a super PAC linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
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A Texas family has sued Tesla after a driver using the company’s Autopilot system crashed into their home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The lawsuit claims Tesla did not properly warn drivers about problems with its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features.
Key Facts
The crash happened on June 19 in Katy, Texas, when a Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot struck the front of a home.
Martha Avila died from injuries after being pinned by the car in the crash.
The driver, Michael Butler, said he had activated Autopilot at the time and is cooperating with authorities; he is also named in the lawsuit.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tesla’s AI VP stated the crash involved the driver pressing the accelerator fully in a residential area.
The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages and accuses Tesla of ignoring serious risks.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the crash and has been reviewing numerous Tesla crashes involving driver assistance since 2016.
Tesla recalled about two million vehicles in 2023 to ensure drivers remain alert when using Autopilot.
Tesla’s Autopilot helps steer, brake, and accelerate in lanes, while Full Self-Driving can follow traffic signals and change lanes; both require attentive drivers with hands on the wheel.
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A former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Frank Carone, was arrested in a federal bribery case. He is accused of taking more than $100,000 in bribes to help secure a migrant shelter contract for a hotel that city officials had rejected.
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Frank Carone served as chief of staff for Mayor Eric Adams in 2022.
Carone is charged with accepting about $120,000 in bribes to help a hotel get a migrant shelter contract.
The hotel received $6.8 million to house migrants but was initially rejected by city social services.
Carone’s brother, hotel owner Yan Po Zhu, and an employee Crystal Chen were also charged.
All four pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecutors say payments were funneled through Anthony Carone’s law firm.
Carone is also charged with obstruction of justice for deleting messages related to the case.
Adams is not accused of wrongdoing in this case and a separate corruption case against him was dismissed.
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The CDC has ended its response to a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, after nearly two months and no cases reported in the US. US residents exposed to the virus completed monitoring and returned home, and officials said the risk to the public remains very low.
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The hantavirus outbreak involved the Andes virus, rare and usually found in Argentina and Chile.
The cruise ship MV Hondius left Argentina on April 1 with 18 US residents aboard.
Three people died from the virus, but none of the US residents got infected.
All exposed US residents finished a 42-day health monitoring period and have returned home.
The CDC worked with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and foreign governments on the response.
The Andes virus can spread between people through close contact, unlike most hantaviruses that spread from rodents.
CDC scientists investigated the outbreak in Argentina by testing rodents along the cruise route, but initial tests did not find the source.
Health officials say there was no ongoing spread of hantavirus in the US during this event.
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The Great American State Fair will open on Thursday and run for 16 days. It will feature over 150 exhibits about U.S. history and will start with a speech from President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening.
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The fair lasts 16 days.
It has more than 150 exhibits about American history.
The opening is on a Thursday morning.
President Donald Trump will give a speech the evening before the fair opens.
The event occurs during debates and issues related to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
The fair includes rows of white booths decorated with flags.
It is called the Great American State Fair.
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A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows that nearly 70% of people want the Supreme Court to keep birthright citizenship as it is. This comes just before the Court makes a decision on President Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship.
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Almost 7 out of 10 people surveyed support keeping birthright citizenship.
The poll was done from June 18 to June 22.
The Supreme Court will decide on the legality of President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
The survey reflects public opinion shortly before an important court ruling.
Quinnipiac University conducted the poll.
President Trump issued the executive order aiming to stop birthright citizenship.
The poll shows strong public backing for the current citizenship policy.
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