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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that immigration officers do not need strong proof before treating green card holders as new applicants when they return to the country. This decision lowers the evidence needed for officers to challenge a green card holder’s entry and can lead to more scrutiny for returning lawful permanent residents.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court decision was made by a 6-3 vote.
It affects how border agents handle lawful permanent residents returning to the U.S.
Officers only need a "reason to believe" a green card holder committed a disqualifying offense, not "clear and convincing evidence."
The case involved Muk Choi Lau, who was stopped at JFK Airport in 2012 linked to a criminal investigation.
If classified as an applicant rather than a returning resident, the person must prove they can stay in the U.S.
This ruling follows the Trump administration’s focus on stricter border enforcement.
The decision may lead to more green card holders being placed into removal proceedings during entry.
A "crime involving moral turpitude" refers to offenses like fraud or theft that can affect immigration status.
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Representative Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California and the top member of the House Oversight Committee, is asking for explanations about problems in the recent renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Shortly after the project finished, algae grew in the pool and the paint started peeling. Garcia sent letters to the two companies involved asking for details.
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Rep. Robert Garcia is the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The renovation was done on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Algae started to grow and paint began peeling soon after the renovation was completed.
The construction work was awarded to two companies through a no-bid contract, meaning there was no competitive bidding process.
Garcia sent letters to these two firms on a Wednesday asking for answers about the problems.
The issue raises concerns about the quality and oversight of federal construction projects.
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A report has revealed serious problems in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, involving about 2,500 families. Many babies died or were injured, and the report found that better care might have saved 155 babies and prevented harm to over 500 mothers and babies.
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The report covers the largest maternity scandal in NHS history.
Around 2,500 families were affected by poor care.
155 babies may have survived with better care; 105 were seriously injured.
520 cases showed significant or major concerns in care quality.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has apologized and promised improvements.
Some babies died after care failures, such as delayed intervention or missed warning signs.
Parents reported distress caused by poor treatment and misinformation.
The inquiry uncovered efforts to hide problems and mislead families.
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Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee that he knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s previous conviction for sex crimes. The committee released the transcripts of his testimony as part of their investigation into Epstein.
Key Facts
Bill Gates gave testimony to the House Oversight Committee.
Gates said he was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s prior sex conviction.
The testimony was part of a probe or investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee made the transcripts of the testimony public.
Jeffrey Epstein was previously convicted for sex-related crimes.
CBS News reported on the testimony and released video coverage.
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House Democratic leaders spoke on Wednesday after New York’s primary elections, where two candidates supported by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lost to more progressive challengers backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. These results highlight increasing divisions within the Democratic Party.
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New York held primary elections for House seats.
Two candidates supported by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries were defeated.
The winners were supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist.
The election results show growing differences within the Democratic Party.
House Democratic leaders addressed these outcomes Wednesday morning.
There was also a vote on war powers related to Iran.
The event included speeches from House Democratic leaders discussing these developments.
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General Chris Donahue, head of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO land forces in Europe, is resigning on July 2 during President Donald Trump’s second term. His departure is part of several high-level military changes connected to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to remove senior officers and review U.S. military presence in Europe.
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General Chris Donahue leads U.S. Army Europe and Africa and all NATO land forces in Europe.
Donahue will leave his position officially on July 2.
He is considered respected by U.S. and NATO soldiers and was linked to the Biden administration.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has aimed to remove senior military officers and reduce diversity efforts in the military.
Hegseth criticized European NATO allies for low defense spending and relying too much on the U.S.
A six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe is underway, with possible troop reductions.
More than 20 high-ranking officers have been pushed out or fired under Hegseth’s leadership.
There is no permanent replacement yet announced for Donahue’s role.
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President Donald Trump instructed the Justice Department to look into claims that gas prices were being unfairly raised during talks with Iran. At the same time, Congress has revealed new information about Bill Gates’s testimony related to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
President Trump told the Justice Department to investigate possible gas price gouging.
This investigation is related to ongoing negotiations with Iran.
Lawmakers are continuing their inquiry into the Jeffrey Epstein case.
New details from Bill Gates’s congressional testimony have come to light.
The news was reported by CBS News journalists Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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President Trump postponed signing a bipartisan housing affordability bill until Congress passes the unrelated SAVE America Act, which he calls a national emergency. He announced the cancellation on Truth Social after House Republican leaders praised the housing bill and its cooperation with the White House.
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President Trump canceled the signing of a housing affordability bill planned for Wednesday.
The signing will not happen until Congress passes the SAVE America Act.
Trump describes the SAVE America Act as a national emergency.
The SAVE America Act is a voting-related bill unrelated to the housing bill.
House GOP leaders had just praised the bipartisan housing bill and cooperation with President Trump.
Rep. French Hill said the housing bill shows how lawmakers can work together across parties and chambers.
The cancellation highlights President Trump’s push to prioritize the passage of the SAVE America Act.
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The Army, Navy, and Air Force have reinstated the flu vaccine requirement for basic trainees after a flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force base sickened over 220 recruits and hospitalized four. This decision reverses a recent policy change by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had removed the flu shot mandate earlier this year.
Key Facts
At least 222 recruits fell ill with the flu at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
Four recruits were hospitalized due to the flu outbreak.
One recruit, Keon McDaniel, died during basic training; it is unclear if his death was flu-related.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had dropped the flu shot requirement in April, calling it “not rational.”
Only about 40% of new Air Force trainees at the base were vaccinated against the flu.
The Pentagon granted exceptions to bring back the flu vaccine policy for Army, Navy, Air Force, the National Security Agency, and the Defense Health Agency.
The flu vaccine mandate aims to protect military readiness and prevent disease spread in close living conditions.
The U.S. military first required flu shots in 1945 and has a long history of using vaccines to protect soldiers from infectious diseases.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing affordability bill, delaying its approval. He said he would only approve the bill after Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a voting law he calls a "national emergency."
Key Facts
President Trump stopped the signing of a housing bill that had strong support in Congress.
The bill aims to increase home building and lower housing costs.
Trump wants Congress to pass the SAVE America Act first, which focuses on voting regulations.
The housing bill passed both the House and Senate by wide margins.
Senator Mark Kelly criticized Trump for ignoring housing issues affecting many Americans.
The housing bill was designed to help with rent and home buying expenses.
Trump described the housing bill as "of minor importance."
The decision creates pressure on Republicans to support Trump's election-related priorities.
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Americans have mixed feelings about the United States’ 250th anniversary. A new poll finds about four in ten adults feel proud, and around three in ten feel excited about the celebration, which includes events planned by President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
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The country’s 250th birthday is being celebrated with events across the U.S., including a fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
About 40% of U.S. adults feel proud about the 250th anniversary.
Around 30% say they feel excited about the milestone.
Most Republicans and older adults (age 60 and above) report feeling proud about the anniversary.
About 70% of Republicans say pride describes their feelings, compared to 30% of independents and 20% of Democrats.
Many Americans feel indifferent or conflicted about celebrating the country’s history.
A Gallup poll shows that most Americans believe the Declaration of Independence signers would be disappointed with how the U.S. has developed.
A Montana veteran, Duane Mitchell, plans to celebrate by driving a restored 1954 Chevrolet with decorations in local parades to honor the country and those who served.
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President Donald Trump canceled plans to sign a bill that aims to lower housing costs. He said he will only sign it after Congress approves his Save America Act, which would change voting rules by requiring proof of citizenship and limiting mail-in voting.
Key Facts
President Trump canceled a housing bill signing event on Wednesday.
The housing bill is bipartisan and aims to reduce regulations and speed up housing construction.
The bill also limits corporate landlords from buying single-family homes.
The House of Representatives approved the housing bill the day before.
President Trump wants Congress to approve the Save America Act first.
The Save America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
The Act would also reduce mail-in voting options.
The housing bill is one of the biggest efforts in decades to increase housing supply and affordability.
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Recent primary elections show a strong shift to the left within the Democratic Party. Progressive and socialist candidates have won key races in places like Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York City, reflecting changing voter preferences.
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Chris Rabb, a socialist, won in Pennsylvania in a seat previously held by establishment Democrats.
Left-wing candidates won multiple elections in Los Angeles and the District of Columbia.
In New York City, progressive and socialist candidates defeated centrist incumbents in Democratic primaries.
The Democratic Socialists of America won several down-ballot races, including four state legislators.
The shift to the left is linked to voter reaction against President Donald Trump’s policies and the Republican Party’s changes.
Democratic voters have become more critical of traditional institutions and more supportive of bold policy changes.
Opposition to Israel’s recent actions in Gaza has caused many Democratic voters to break from party leaders who support Israel.
Younger generations within the Democratic Party strongly support democratic socialism and are influencing the party’s direction.
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A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from arresting migrants at immigration courts across the United States. The judge ruled that the policy was made without proper explanation and broke the law.
Key Facts
The ruling came from U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in California.
The judge said the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) acted arbitrarily and broke the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
The judge issued a nationwide order preventing the arrest of migrants inside immigration courts.
ICE had been arresting migrants at immigration courts, sometimes after their deportation cases were dismissed.
Deportation hearings decide if a migrant must leave the U.S., and cases are sometimes dismissed to let migrants seek asylum or because they are not a priority for removal.
The Trump administration argued that an executive order allowed these arrests, but the judge rejected this claim.
The Justice Department tried to limit the block to only California, but the judge made it nationwide.
A court filing showed that ICE's 2025 policy did not officially cover arrests at immigration courts, contradicting earlier government statements.
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President Donald Trump decided not to sign a bipartisan housing bill because the Senate has not passed the SAVE America Act. He said he will wait to sign the housing bill until the SAVE America Act becomes law.
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President Trump canceled the signing event for a housing bill.
The housing bill had support from both political parties.
The cancellation happened on a Wednesday.
President Trump linked signing the housing bill to the Senate passing the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act is also known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
Trump described the SAVE America Act as urgently needed before moving forward.
The Senate has not yet approved the SAVE America Act.
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The article argues that mental illness should be addressed early to keep streets safer. It calls for policies based on facts rather than politics or fear.
Key Facts
Treating mental illness before crises happen can improve public safety.
Current policy responses often rely on politics and fear instead of evidence.
Early mental health care is important to prevent emergency situations.
Media coverage can sometimes create unnecessary fear around mental illness.
Effective mental health policies should focus on proven facts and research.
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President Donald Trump highlighted the defeat of George Conway in a New York Democratic primary election. George Conway, who is known for criticizing President Trump publicly, lost while running a campaign focused partly on opposing the president.
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George Conway lost in a New York Democratic primary on Tuesday.
George Conway is the ex-husband of Kellyanne Conway, who was an adviser to President Trump.
George Conway is known for being a strong critic of President Trump on social media.
His campaign emphasized criticism of President Trump.
President Trump publicly commented on Conway’s loss, telling him to "have a nice life."
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The race for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District is open after Republican Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for governor. Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt will face Democrat Nancy Lacore in the November election, with prediction markets favoring Republicans but Democrats showing signs of competitiveness.
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South Carolina’s 1st District is open because Nancy Mace ran for governor and did not run for re-election.
Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt, a local councilwoman, is the GOP nominee.
Democrat Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy rear admiral, is the Democratic nominee.
Prediction markets give Republicans about a 70-73% chance to keep the seat.
The district has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+6, meaning it tends to vote 6 points more Republican than the national average.
President Donald Trump won this district by large margins in past elections.
Lacore raised more than $1.6 million early in the race, showing strong fundraising.
A recent Democratic poll showed a narrow 3-point lead for the Republican candidate, but the poll is partisan and came before final candidates were chosen.
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