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Senator Lindsey Graham said he supports trying diplomacy with Iran, but he believes the talks will not work. He said President Donald Trump’s backup plan might be to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
Key Facts
Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about talks with Iran on CBS News.
He said he supports giving diplomacy a chance.
He expressed doubt that the diplomatic talks will succeed.
Graham predicted that if talks fail, President Donald Trump might act to control the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for oil shipments.
This statement was made during the TV program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The discussion reflects ongoing concerns about U.S.-Iran relations.
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The PLAN for School Safety Act is a bipartisan bill aimed at making schools safer. It offers grants to create or improve state-based centers that provide expert advice to help schools develop safety plans suited to their local needs.
Key Facts
The bill is called the PLAN for School Safety Act.
It has support from both political parties.
The act offers special grants (money) to states.
Grants help set up or strengthen School Safety Centers.
These centers are led by experts.
The centers help schools create and improve safety plans.
Safety plans are based on evidence and fit the specific community.
The focus is on protecting children in schools.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is using his political influence to support candidates in the upcoming House primaries in New York. He has endorsed several challengers, including progressive candidates running against current Democratic congressmen.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City and a Democrat.
He took office less than six months ago.
Mamdani is endorsing candidates in New York’s House primaries.
Some endorsed candidates are challenging sitting Democratic congressmen.
The primaries are scheduled for Tuesday.
Mamdani aims to help change New York’s congressional delegation.
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Representative Jason Crow expressed concerns about acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, calling him "incompetent" and a "political attack dog." Crow also said he does not support extending certain surveillance powers under the FISA law because of constitutional rights issues.
Key Facts
Jason Crow is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Bill Pulte is the acting Director of National Intelligence.
Crow described Pulte as incompetent and having a political agenda.
Crow appeared on the program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to share his views.
Crow opposes extending FISA spying powers that allow government surveillance.
He emphasized protecting Americans' constitutional rights over extending these powers.
FISA stands for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits certain spying activities for national security.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz discussed the Iran situation on "Face the Nation" on June 21, 2026. He said President Trump aims to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons while working toward peace, even though some of Trump's national security team doubts Iran will follow the agreement.
Key Facts
Ambassador Mike Waltz spoke on "Face the Nation" about U.S. policy on Iran.
Some senior members of President Trump’s national security team, including Secretary Rubio, doubt Iran will keep its promises in the deal.
The CIA director showed President Trump intelligence pointing out inconsistencies in Iran's commitments.
Waltz said Americans agree with President Trump that Iran must not get a nuclear weapon.
Waltz highlighted that gas prices have fallen to below $4 per gallon, lower than under the Biden administration.
The U.S. government is holding direct talks with Iranian officials despite their controversial past actions.
Waltz emphasized that the Trump administration is focused on stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons and giving peace a chance.
The administration refers to past UN resolutions saying Iran cannot have nuclear weapons and hopes to improve the Middle East, similar to President Trump’s Abraham Accords.
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Senator Lindsey Graham expects U.S. efforts to reach a diplomatic deal with Iran to fail, but supports trying diplomacy first. He said if talks fail, President Donald Trump will take control of the Strait of Hormuz by force and charge fees for its use, warning Iran would face serious consequences if it opposes this.
Key Facts
Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about U.S.-Iran diplomacy on "Face the Nation" on June 21, 2026.
U.S. negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, are meeting Iranian officials in Switzerland during a 60-day negotiation period after signing a memorandum of understanding.
Conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has threatened the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Iran announced it will close the Strait of Hormuz again, accusing the U.S. and Israel of breaking the agreement.
Graham predicts President Trump will seize control of the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails and will charge fees for passage.
Graham hopes Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize Arab-Israeli relations by 2026.
Graham said if Iran challenges U.S. control of the strait, the U.S. will respond with strong military action.
Graham changed his view on reconstruction funds for Iran, thinking Gulf Arab states will provide money, indicating a possible change in regional relations.
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Managers at the UK’s largest children’s prison, HMYOI Wetherby, allowed pet ferrets used for therapy to hunt and kill rats because of a rat problem. This led to concerns about the safety and well-being of both children and animals after a rat was killed in a violent way that upset those who witnessed it.
Key Facts
HMYOI Wetherby is the UK’s largest children’s prison, holding boys aged 15 to 18.
Ferrets had been used for therapy to help traumatised children for over ten years.
Due to a rise in rats in prison offices and grounds, managers allowed ferrets to be used for pest control.
A visible incident involved a ferret killing a rat in a staff office, witnessed by a boy who cares for the ferrets.
After the ferret caught the rat, a staff member reportedly stomped on the rat to kill it.
Prison officers’ union called for the policy to be ended, noting health, safety, and animal welfare concerns.
The complaints highlighted risks of infection, trauma for children, and breaches of animal welfare and workplace safety laws.
The National Ferret Welfare Society said ferret hunting should be done only by experienced adults in controlled ways and condemned stamping animals to death.
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U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said that while Iranian officials are not considered trustworthy, the Trump administration is focused on practical efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear weapons. Talks between the U.S. and Iran have started in Switzerland to discuss a possible agreement on nuclear weapons.
Key Facts
Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
The Trump administration is involved in negotiations with Iran.
These talks are happening in Switzerland.
The main goal is to reach an agreement about Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
Waltz described Iranian officials as not being "good guys."
The U.S. approach is described as "pragmatic," meaning practical and realistic.
President Donald Trump is deeply focused on preventing Iran from advancing its nuclear weapons.
The discussions are considered delicate and sensitive.
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New Mexico's governor issued a rule requiring child welfare to seek custody of all newborns exposed to drugs or alcohol before birth. This rule faces criticism from Native American tribes and advocates who say it conflicts with laws protecting tribal rights and can harm families by separating children from their communities unnecessarily.
Key Facts
New Mexico’s governor Michelle Lujan Grisham directed child welfare to take custody of drug or alcohol-exposed newborns.
The rule raised concerns about what counts as drug exposure, including medications for addiction treatment and medical use like fentanyl.
The directive appears to conflict with tribal sovereignty laws requiring tribes be notified about child welfare cases involving Native children.
Nine Native tribes filed a lawsuit against the rule, arguing it ignores state and federal protections for Native families.
The state supreme court allowed the case to proceed but did not pause the rule.
A law passed earlier in New Mexico gave healthcare, not child welfare, authority to develop rules for treating drug use in pregnancy, which the new directive contradicts.
Medical experts recommend keeping families together and providing support for newborns exposed to substances rather than immediate removal.
The Indian Child Welfare Act requires efforts to keep Native children in their communities, but many states struggle to comply fully, including New Mexico.
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Reading and math scores in American schools are dropping. This decline is connected to lower IQ scores and is made worse by the use of artificial intelligence, which may reduce independent thinking.
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Students in the U.S. are scoring lower in reading and math tests.
These falling scores relate to a broader decrease in IQ levels.
The use of AI in education is believed to weaken students' judgment.
AI may also reduce students' ability to think for themselves.
The changes in scores and abilities are seen as a serious issue for society.
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A Ukrainian family living in Cleveland faces deportation after leaving the U.S. temporarily for medical treatment in Ukraine. Although they were told they could re-enter the U.S. under a humanitarian parole program, immigration officials claim they violated the rules by leaving and returning, leading to removal orders and a pending court hearing.
Key Facts
Tamila and Mykola Vashchuk, a Ukrainian couple in Cleveland, run a pierogi business and volunteer locally.
Their 10-year-old son has a serious hormonal illness requiring refrigerated daily medication.
The family left the U.S. for affordable medical care in Kyiv and were told by immigration officials they could return without problems.
Upon returning to the U.S. through Boston in December 2022, they were given removal orders for allegedly breaking parole terms by leaving the country.
The family’s deportation hearing is scheduled for August 2023 in Cleveland immigration court.
Cleveland immigration judges have high rates of denying asylum, and the judge on their case has one of the highest denial rates nationally.
Deportation poses serious risks due to Ukraine’s damaged infrastructure and unstable medicine supplies amid ongoing conflict and bombings.
The Department of Homeland Security stated the family will receive due process but refused to comment on the health risks of deportation.
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Charles M. Blow shares his experience of growing up without a father and highlights an organization called Son of a Saint in New Orleans. The group supports boys who have lost their fathers by providing mentors, classes, and emotional help.
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Charles M. Blow grew up without a stable father because of his parents’ split and his father’s alcoholism.
Son of a Saint is a group founded in 2011 in New Orleans to help boys whose fathers are absent due to death or incarceration.
The organization was started by Bivian "Sonny" Lee III, who lost his father at a young age.
It offers mentors, case teams, and classes, including cooking and wellness programs focused on mental health.
Boys in the program receive support for academic, emotional, and social needs.
The group also funds summer camps for the boys.
Many boys celebrate Father’s Day with their mentors from Son of a Saint, who act as father figures.
Charles M. Blow visited the organization’s community center and met boys benefiting from its programs.
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Climate activists in the UK worry delays in their court cases may cause them to lose the right to a trial by jury. Proposed government rules would limit jury trials for certain offences, affecting ongoing protest cases related to climate actions.
Key Facts
Some climate protest cases from 2021 and later have been postponed multiple times.
New rules may stop defendants from choosing jury trials in many cases and will start around 2028.
Jury trials allow peers to decide guilt and can lead to more acquittals based on conscience.
Activists say jury trials let them explain their climate-related reasons for protesting.
The new rule applies even to cases already in the court system.
Some defendants face trials for actions like slow marches or property damage during protests.
Judges, unlike juries, may not consider protest motivations as much in decisions.
The Ministry of Justice says most low-level protest cases are already heard in magistrates’ courts without juries.
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The article highlights the importance of mentoring boys who do not have their fathers around. It discusses a New Orleans group called Son of a Saint that helps these boys by giving them guidance, good examples, and hope for the future.
Key Facts
The article focuses on mentoring young boys who lack their fathers.
Charles M. Blow is the commentator discussing this issue.
The article features the New Orleans youth organization named Son of a Saint.
Son of a Saint provides guidance and role models for fatherless boys.
The organization aims to help these boys develop self-control and see more life options.
The goal is to positively change the lives of boys without fathers.
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Kemi Badenoch criticized Nigel Farage for accepting a £5 million gift before the 2024 election and rejected any electoral alliance between the Conservative Party and Reform UK. She highlighted recent election results where Reform UK performed poorly and said working with them would damage the Conservative Party’s success.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from a Thailand-based crypto billionaire before the 2024 election.
Farage gave different explanations for the gift: personal security costs and a reward for campaigning for Brexit.
Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, questioned the honesty of Farage’s explanations.
The parliamentary standards commissioner is investigating whether Farage should have declared the gift.
Reform UK did poorly in recent byelections, with Labour winning Makerfield and Conservatives winning Aberdeen South.
Badenoch ruled out any deal or cooperation between the Conservatives and Reform UK in elections.
Reform UK claims they will never work with the Conservatives and say the Tories “broke Britain.”
Badenoch said Conservatives and Reform UK have different values and voters should not be “traded” between parties.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran to stop using groups in Lebanon to cause problems. This message came as Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland for nuclear discussions with Iran.
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President Trump sent a strong warning to Iran on Truth Social.
He asked Iran to stop their groups in Lebanon from causing trouble.
These groups are called “proxies,” meaning they act on Iran’s behalf.
Trump mentioned the United States hit Iran hard last week as a warning.
Vice President Vance went to Switzerland to take part in nuclear talks with Iran.
The nuclear talks aim to address concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.
The situation shows tension between the U.S. and Iran during the talks.
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Childhood obesity in the United States has increased from about 1 in 20 children in 1970 to 1 in 5 today. Programs like the YMCA’s "Healthy Weight and Your Child" and Harlem Children’s Zone’s efforts aim to improve children's health by focusing on better eating, physical activity, and changing family and community habits.
Key Facts
Over 60% of calories consumed by children come from ultra-processed foods.
Childhood obesity rates have risen significantly since 1970, according to the CDC.
Multiple factors contribute to obesity, including socioeconomic and lifestyle issues.
The YMCA program teaches children and families to eat healthier and exercise regularly.
FDA leaders have called for diets higher in protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while reducing processed foods.
Weight loss drugs like GLP-1 are new but not approved for children under 12.
Harlem Children’s Zone distributes fresh produce and promotes nutrition and physical activity to change community habits.
Childhood obesity increases the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer later in life.
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A large fire has been burning for several days at a warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The fire has caused smoke to spread across the city and raised health and safety concerns, with officials warning about hazardous gases and rotting food inside the building.
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The fire started on Wednesday afternoon at a cold-storage warehouse in Eastside Los Angeles.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass declared states of emergency.
The fire caused an ammonia line to rupture, leading to small explosions.
Firefighters are using helicopters and special methods to fight the fire, which is difficult to control.
Officials warn that gases from burning foam walls and spoiling food inside the building pose health risks.
The warehouse holds about 45,000 tons of frozen food, which is now warming and rotting.
Residents are advised to wear N95 or P100 masks to protect themselves from smoke and gas.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it may have started during solar panel testing on the roof.
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Dylan Mwaniki, a teenager from Kansas City, Missouri, was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer in 2022 and given only eight months to live. Thanks to the care and support of Dr. Mary Austin, he has survived and is now graduating from high school.
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Dylan Mwaniki was 14 years old when diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in 2022.
Doctors initially gave Dylan about eight months to live.
Dr. Mary Austin treated Dylan’s cancer and developed a close, supportive relationship with him.
Dylan has survived beyond the expected prognosis and will graduate from high school.
The story highlights the bond between patient and doctor during difficult illness.
Dylan lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
The report was covered by CBS News and Steve Hartman.
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A religious group is concerned about a plan supported by President Trump to keep daylight saving time year-round without changing clocks twice a year. They say this change could be very hard for some people to handle.
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President Trump supports a plan to stop the twice-yearly clock changes.
The plan would keep daylight saving time all year long.
A religious group has expressed worry about this plan.
They say staying on one time all year could be very difficult for some people.
The group did not specify exactly why it would be difficult.
Changing clocks twice a year is commonly seen as annoying by many.
The permanent daylight saving time plan is still under discussion.
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