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President Donald Trump said he will not sign a new important housing bill until congressional Republicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act, which aims to change voting rules. The housing bill, which was supported by many Republicans and Democrats, was delayed because Trump wants voting restrictions first.
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President Trump demands the SAVE America Act be passed before signing the housing bill.
The SAVE America Act would require voters to prove citizenship and show photo ID when voting.
The housing bill passed with strong bipartisan support and aims to increase housing supply and make home ownership easier.
Trump canceled the signing ceremony for the housing bill two hours before it was scheduled.
Some Senate Republicans say the voting bill has little chance to pass due to lack of support and Senate rules.
Trump continues to claim falsely that he won the 2020 election.
Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution rebuking Trump over war policy.
The housing bill addresses high rents, mortgage costs, and a shortage of homes ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump had a tense lunch with Republican senators that turned into a loud argument, mainly about the war in Iran and a Senate resolution limiting his military actions. Trump also pushed for passing a voter ID law and ending the filibuster, but the meeting did not lead to clear agreements.
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The lunch involved President Trump and GOP senators, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Trump criticized four Republican senators who voted for the war powers resolution to restrict his military campaign in Iran.
Sen. Cassidy strongly disagreed with Trump and defended his vote, saying Trump had not clearly explained the situation to the public.
The conversation also covered Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act and ending the filibuster rule in the Senate.
Majority Leader John Thune did not speak during the lunch.
Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill at the last minute.
Trump was accompanied by top officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance.
Senators said the meeting did not change their opinions but gave Trump a chance to share his views.
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A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to continue faster deportations across the country. However, another federal judge has stopped the administration from arresting immigrants when they come to court.
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A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's expedited deportation plans.
This ruling lets the administration speed up deportations nationwide.
A different federal judge blocked the administration from making arrests at immigration courts.
These decisions affect how the government handles immigration enforcement.
The developments were reported by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The conflict involves balancing quicker deportations with limits on arrests in court settings.
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A U.S. federal judge has temporarily stopped the Justice Department from getting medical records of transgender minors who received gender-affirming care in New York. The judge ruled this could violate patient privacy and scheduled a later hearing to decide on a longer order.
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Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued a temporary restraining order blocking subpoenas for transgender patients' medical records.
The subpoena was issued by a grand jury in Texas but ordered to New York providers.
The lawsuit was filed by families and patients after a hospital disclosed the subpoena.
The judge said the subpoenas could violate privacy rights and target transgender people unfairly.
President Donald Trump, in his second term, has pushed policies restricting transgender rights, including banning gender-affirming care for youth.
Trump also directed the Justice Department to investigate and stop transgender healthcare practices.
The judge's order lasts 14 days, with a hearing set for July 8 to consider extending it.
Similar subpoenas from Texas courts have faced blocks in other states supporting transgender rights.
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A recent survey shows that most Americans do not think military action against Iran is worth it. This comes after the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement aiming to improve talks and resolve ongoing conflicts.
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The U.S. and Iran recently signed a memorandum of understanding to help start negotiations.
The survey was released by Quinnipiac University on Wednesday.
About 60% of Americans said military action against Iran is not justified.
The agreement is seen as a positive step toward ending months of conflict.
The poll reflects public opinion on U.S. military involvement with Iran.
This survey highlights concerns among Americans about the cost and benefits of conflict.
The result shows a preference for diplomatic solutions over military ones.
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A recent report reveals that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have dramatically increased spending on advanced surveillance technology during President Donald Trump’s current term. The report shows that contracts for tech tools, including AI-powered systems, face recognition, and phone spyware, have reached record levels to track migrants and support border enforcement.
Key Facts
ICE and CBP doubled their spending on surveillance technology from 2024 to 2025, reaching over $310 million.
In 2026, this spending rose to a record $513 million.
Contracts have steadily increased since 2013 when spending was under $50 million.
Major tech companies involved include Palantir (data analytics) and Anduril (AI surveillance tech, drones, and border towers).
Surveillance tools funded include facial recognition, social media data scraping, phone hacking devices, and autonomous drones.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) supports innovation by funding startups and research programs that develop new surveillance technologies.
Programs like the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) have provided $845 million since 2004 to help tech startups create surveillance products.
There is concern about ICE’s increasing surveillance capacity and limited government oversight.
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President Obama said that President Trump is very focused on him and thinks about him a lot. Obama used the phrase "a suite in his head" to describe how much Trump thinks about him.
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President Obama spoke on the "All the Smoke" podcast.
Former NBA player Matt Barnes co-hosted the podcast.
Obama said President Trump has an "obsession" with him.
Obama described this as existing in a "suite in his head."
The discussion mentioned Trump’s fascination with Obama and his family, but Trump was not named directly.
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A federal appeals court ruled that the Justice Department cannot get Michigan’s full voter registration list, which contains private voter information. The court said the government’s request is not allowed under the voting laws cited and upheld a lower court’s decision blocking the disclosure.
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The 6th Circuit Court ruled 2-1 against the Justice Department’s demand for Michigan’s unredacted voter rolls.
The voter list includes sensitive data like names, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers.
The government used a 1960 civil rights law, but the majority said this law does not give the right to request such data.
Michigan’s Secretary of State refused to give the full list but provided a public version.
Nine district courts have dismissed similar suits filed by the Justice Department in other states.
The lower court judge noted that forcing release of private voter info could interfere with the constitutional right to vote.
President Donald Trump’s administration has sought changes to election rules, including new ID requirements for voters and mail ballot conditions.
A separate federal judge blocked parts of Trump’s election directives as unconstitutional.
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President Donald Trump had a tense meeting with Republican senators about the Iran war and a related Senate resolution. During the meeting, he told Senator Bill Cassidy to sit down, and later canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill until another voting law passed.
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President Trump met with Republican senators to discuss the Iran war and the War Powers Resolution.
Senator Bill Cassidy tried to speak but was told by President Trump to sit down, leading to a tense exchange.
Cassidy said he stood up to the president to defend the American people.
The Senate recently approved a resolution to limit the president’s military actions in Iran; some Republicans joined Democrats on this.
President Trump expressed frustration with Republicans who supported the resolution, including Cassidy and Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Trump canceled signing a bipartisan housing bill until the SAVE America Act, a voting law proposal, passes.
The SAVE America Act includes rules requiring proof of citizenship to vote registration.
Trump suggested removing the Senate filibuster to pass the voting law, but Republican leaders have resisted this.
The president emphasized that Republicans must unite and win in November, warning voter turnout depends on passing the SAVE America Act.
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The federal agency that regulates prediction markets, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is suing several U.S. states, including Kentucky, over efforts to impose their own rules on these markets. The dispute centers on whether the federal government or individual states have the main authority to regulate prediction markets, which allow people to bet on things like sports and elections.
Key Facts
The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Kentucky regarding enforcement actions against prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Nine states including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, New Mexico, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin face legal actions from the CFTC over their attempts to regulate prediction markets.
Kentucky and other states argue that some prediction markets are offering illegal sports betting, violating their gambling laws.
The CFTC claims that federal law gives it sole authority to regulate derivative markets, including prediction markets, under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Sports betting makes up a large part of trading volume on prediction markets (80% on Kalshi, 39% on Polymarket).
Some experts note uncertainty over whether the CFTC’s authority clearly covers sports betting and fear state-by-state rules could hinder industry growth.
The American Gaming Association and several states say the CFTC lacks expertise to regulate sports betting, which states traditionally oversee.
States highlight their role in managing gambling laws and addiction prevention, areas the CFTC’s founding law did not address.
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Democratic socialist candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won recent primary elections in New York and are expected to double the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) presence in Congress. Despite these wins, polls show that more Americans still have a negative view of socialism compared to capitalism, although younger people tend to be more open to socialist ideas.
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Candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won House primaries in New York.
The Democratic Socialists of America aim to double their seats in Congress next year.
Polls show 44% of Americans view socialism unfavorably, while 33% view it favorably.
Among Democrats, 46% have a positive view of socialism, and 32% view it negatively.
Only 16% of Americans believe socialism offers a better future, compared to 33% for capitalism.
Younger generations, especially Gen Z, tend to be more open to socialism than older adults.
Some Democrats are concerned about the growing influence of democratic socialists in their party.
The DSA says Americans are tired of special interests and want leaders who focus on people’s needs over profits.
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A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a shoplifting call in Senatobia, Mississippi. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting, and the officer involved has been placed on leave while the case is being reviewed.
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Kohen Wiley died on June 14 after a police officer fired into a vehicle outside a Walmart.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday at Senatobia Church of Christ, with the funeral on Saturday at a worship center in Pope, Mississippi.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the probe, marking it as a priority and aiming to finish within 6-9 months.
Police bodycam footage may be released in the coming months.
The officer who fired has been placed on administrative leave.
Family attorneys called for an independent autopsy and public release of all related videos, including bodycam and store security footage.
The shooting led to protests outside the Walmart, where police used tear gas to disperse crowds.
Kohen’s mother reported experiencing nightmares and panic attacks after the shooting.
An online fundraiser for Kohen's family has raised over $22,000.
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Democratic leaders criticized President Trump for not signing a housing affordability bill that was passed with support from both parties in Congress. President Trump said he will wait to sign this bill until another law, the SAVE America Act, is approved.
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A housing affordability bill passed Congress with strong bipartisan support.
President Trump canceled the ceremony to officially sign this bill into law.
Democratic lawmakers expressed strong disappointment about the delay in signing.
President Trump stated he will wait to sign the housing bill until the SAVE America Act is passed.
The SAVE America Act is another piece of legislation currently being considered.
The housing bill aims to address affordable housing issues.
The disagreement highlights tensions between President Trump and Democratic congressional leaders.
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Several candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who are critical of Israel, won Democratic primary races in New York. One winner, Darializa Avila Chevalier, will likely take a U.S. Congress seat. These results show changing attitudes toward Israel within parts of the Democratic Party.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mayor Mamdani, won the Democratic primary against Congressman Adriano Espaillat.
Mamdani-supported candidates also won other Democratic primaries for Congress, including Brad Lander and Claire Valdez.
Brad Lander opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and defeated a pro-Israel incumbent.
Local elections in New York also saw victories for critics of Israel, such as Aber Kawas, a potential first Palestinian New York state senator.
These wins highlight a shift away from strong pro-Israel positions within some Democratic voter groups.
Pro-Palestine activism, including protests and organizing, played a role in promoting these candidates.
Public opinion polls show declining support for Israel among Democrats nationwide.
Advocates expect this trend to continue with more progressive candidates supporting Palestinian rights in future elections.
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Grandparents are playing a bigger role in children's lives as families live farther apart and community support changes. Experts say grandparents can help by listening, offering advice only when asked, and encouraging kindness to support children’s emotional well-being.
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Families are more spread out today, and children often feel lonely and anxious.
Grandparents can support children by being caring listeners rather than supervisors.
Offering advice should be done with humility and only when children or parents ask for it.
Grandparents should focus on talking through issues respectfully instead of giving punishments.
Small daily talks, like during bedtime or walks, help children share their feelings.
Discussing emotions helps children develop empathy and kindness toward others.
Sharing stories from a grandparent’s own life helps children feel connected and less alone.
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President Trump had a heated argument with Senator Bill Cassidy during a private meeting in the Capitol. The disagreement occurred after Senator Cassidy said the president was not clear with the public about the possibility of war with Iran.
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The meeting took place behind closed doors in the Capitol on Wednesday.
President Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy had a loud and intense argument.
Senator Cassidy accused President Trump of not being honest about war powers related to Iran.
The dispute involved disagreement over the Iran war powers vote.
The argument was so strong that it drew the attention of another senator nearby.
Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican from Louisiana.
The issue centers on how much power the president has to engage in military action against Iran.
This event reflects tensions within the Republican Party over foreign policy decisions.
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The Ohio Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal from Mackenzie Shirilla, 21. She was convicted of murder for causing a 2022 car crash that killed her boyfriend and a friend.
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Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted in 2023 for murder related to a car crash.
The crash happened in 2022 and resulted in two deaths.
Prosecutors said Shirilla intentionally drove very fast, about 100 miles per hour, without braking.
Shirilla asked for a new trial, but the Ohio Supreme Court refused to review her appeal.
She is 21 years old.
The victims were her boyfriend and another friend.
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A top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, requested detailed information from contractors working on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation. The pool has shown problems like algae growth and peeling paint since the renovation was finished during President Trump's administration, which cost over $16 million.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was completed during President Trump’s administration.
The renovation cost taxpayers more than $16 million.
After the renovation, the pool developed algae and peeling paint issues.
Rep. Robert Garcia sent letters to the contractors responsible for painting and cleaning the pool.
Garcia asked for contracts, work scope, water quality records, communications with the National Park Service, and payment details by July 8, 2026.
Democrats lack subpoena power to force contractors to provide information or respond.
President Trump said the pool will be drained again for permanent repairs around the Fourth of July.
Six people were arrested for alleged damage to the pool, but no charges were filed, and authorities have not provided evidence of vandalism.
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A report found serious problems with maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where 520 mothers and babies were harmed or died over several years. The report exposed poor care, understaffing, and bullying, leading to calls for a public inquiry into maternity services across England.
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Between 2012 and 2025, 444 women and 76 babies at Nottingham University Hospitals were harmed in ways that might have been avoided.
The review was led by Donna Ockenden, a maternity safety expert, who investigated care at two Nottingham hospitals.
Problems included poor monitoring of babies during labor, misreading health signals, delays in scans, and failure to act quickly on concerns.
27 mothers died between 2006 and 2024, with care failures possibly playing a role in six deaths.
Families and staff described a culture of bullying and toxic behavior that made improvement difficult.
The government is considering a public inquiry into maternity care across the NHS, but not all families agree on this.
The review gathered evidence from over 2,500 families and 800 staff members connected to the hospitals.
Health Secretary James Murray called the findings "horrific" and said the NHS failed these families catastrophically.
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The Trump administration plans to ask Congress to allow the sale of E15, a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, all year long. Currently, E15 is only allowed during part of the year because it can cause more air pollution in hot weather. The administration wants to keep gas prices lower and support rural jobs by making this change permanent.
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E15 is a gasoline mix that contains 15% ethanol.
Normally, E15 can only be sold part of the year due to pollution concerns in hot weather.
The Trump administration will ask Congress to allow E15 all year round.
E15 gas usually costs about 25 cents less per gallon than regular gasoline.
Making E15 permanent could save consumers over $20 billion in fuel costs yearly.
Corn-growing states and supporters say E15 helps reduce gas prices and supports rural jobs.
The Environmental Protection Agency temporarily allowed E15 sales this year during the summer driving season.
The move aims to help lower gas prices amid tensions with Iran affecting fuel costs.
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