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Senator Elissa Slotkin introduced a bill called the Protect Our Polls Act to stop President Trump from sending soldiers or federal agents to polling places before the midterm elections. This action follows President Trump’s statement that he might send the National Guard or immigration officers to voting sites.
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The bill is named the Protect Our Polls Act.
It was introduced by Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan.
The purpose is to prevent the deployment of troops and federal law enforcement at polling stations.
President Trump said he might send the National Guard or ICE agents to polling places.
The bill was introduced before the upcoming midterm elections.
The intention is to protect voting sites from federal military or police presence.
The bill targets potential actions by the President related to election security.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal district courts cannot review or overturn decisions made by state courts while those decisions are still being appealed in the state system. The ruling involved an unusual grouping of justices from both conservative and liberal backgrounds and focused on the limits of judicial power between state and federal courts.
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Justices Alito, Kavanaugh, and Thomas joined Justices Sotomayor and Jackson in a majority opinion on the case T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System.
The case involved T.M., who was involuntarily held in a hospital and forcibly medicated after a gluten-triggered psychosis.
T.M. and her parents settled a state case to facilitate her release with conditions, including dropping all pending cases against the hospital.
After the settlement, they filed a new federal lawsuit challenging the consent order as a violation of due process rights.
The lower federal court dismissed the case based on the Rooker-Feldman doctrine, which says federal district courts cannot review state court judgments.
The Supreme Court upheld this doctrine, ruling that federal courts cannot intervene even if the state judgment is still being appealed in state courts.
Justice Sotomayor wrote the majority opinion explaining that the doctrine applies broadly and only the Supreme Court can review state court decisions.
The University of Maryland Medical System stated the ruling clarifies how state court proceedings are legally managed.
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JD Vance said that some Democrats do not show enough gratitude toward the United States. He expressed the idea that patriotism is not about blind loyalty but about believing the country can improve.
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JD Vance made comments about patriotism and gratitude.
He criticized Democrats for not showing enough appreciation for America.
Vance explained that patriotism means wanting the country to get better.
He said patriotism is not about blindly supporting everything.
The statement relates to views on love and loyalty to the United States.
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A recent poll shows that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to some of the lowest points of his second term, yet he remains more popular than President Joe Biden. The survey also found former President Barack Obama is viewed most favorably among living presidents.
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34% of Americans have a favorable view of President Trump, while 30% view President Biden favorably.
Former President Barack Obama has the highest favorability rating at 57%.
Biden’s approval rating fell from 59% at the start of his term to 30% in the latest poll.
Immigration was the most common reason people disapproved of Biden, and concerns about his age and fitness for office were frequent.
Among Republicans, 79% view Trump favorably; among Democrats, 71% view Biden favorably.
Independents generally view both Trump and Biden negatively, but favor Obama by 56%.
Rural voter support for Trump has declined significantly, with a net approval rating of -10 points in that group.
The poll surveyed thousands of adults in May and June 2026, with a margin of error of about 2.7 percentage points.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a federal law banning gun ownership for illegal drug users violates the Second Amendment for people who use marijuana. This decision limits but does not end the government’s power to stop some drug users from owning guns.
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The court ruled unanimously in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a marijuana user from Texas.
The ruling says marijuana use alone cannot be used to deny someone the constitutional right to own a gun.
The decision narrows government restrictions but still allows bans on addicts or people currently intoxicated.
The case was supported by both gun rights and civil liberties groups, including the ACLU.
The 1968 law restricting gun ownership for drug users was defended by President Trump’s administration.
Justice Neil Gorsuch noted many states have relaxed marijuana laws and the federal government has allowed this trend.
The law was previously used against Hunter Biden, who was later pardoned by President Joe Biden.
Hemani had been charged with illegal gun possession before the ruling overturned that charge.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a $7 trillion plan to tax large AI companies and create a fund that would pay Americans directly and support public programs like healthcare and education. The plan also aims to give the public a role in overseeing AI companies to prevent harmful decisions, but AI firms and some officials are critical of the proposal.
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Sanders’ plan would impose a one-time 50% tax on the stock of AI companies with over $200 million in annual AI sales.
The estimated $7 trillion fund would pay Americans over $1,000 a year and support programs such as healthcare, education, and housing.
A bipartisan Independent Commission for Democratic AI would oversee the fund and hold voting power to influence AI companies’ decisions.
The plan requires AI firms to separate their AI business from other parts of their company.
Some AI leaders, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, support benefits for the public but disagree with Sanders on the size of the public’s stake.
Elon Musk’s companies, which are involved in AI, could be affected if the law passes due to required business separation.
President Trump’s administration, including his former AI czar David Sacks, has criticized Sanders’ plan, calling it a confiscation of property.
Sanders plans to campaign on this legislation and stresses the need for AI wealth to benefit the general public and not just corporations.
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Vice President Vance defended the agreement with Iran against criticism from some Republicans. He also announced that a 60-day period will begin soon to continue nuclear talks with Iran.
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Vice President Vance responded to Republican critics about the Iran memorandum of understanding.
Vance said many beliefs about the deal are not true.
He told reporters that a 60-day timeframe will start for the next stage of nuclear negotiations.
The memorandum of understanding concerns nuclear issues with Iran.
Some Republicans have expressed concerns or opposition to this agreement.
The 60-day period is a set time to work on the negotiations before moving forward.
Vice President Vance spoke publicly about these topics on a Thursday.
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A new political group called Guardrails Alliance started to oppose the spending by a pro-AI super PAC named Leading the Future. Guardrails Alliance plans to represent parents, unions, and tech workers and aims to track and reveal how money is influencing AI-related political campaigns.
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Guardrails Alliance is a new super PAC launched to counter the influence of another super PAC called Leading the Future.
Leading the Future has spent millions in congressional primary elections to support pro-AI candidates.
Guardrails Alliance wants to represent parents, unions, and technology workers.
The new group aims to follow the flow of money in AI-related political spending.
Guardrails Alliance intends to expose the influence of a small group of interests controlling AI policy campaigns.
The launch happened on a Thursday, with a focus on challenging AI industry spending.
Both groups are involved in U.S. politics, specifically around AI technology and its regulation.
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Senate Democrats have started an investigation into Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to vaccine policies. They are asking for documents about the decision to rebuild a federal vaccine advisory panel to understand who in President Trump's administration was involved.
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Senate Democrats are investigating changes made to vaccine policy by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The investigation focuses on how the federal vaccine advisory panel was restructured.
Senators Ron Wyden and Maggie Hassan sent a letter requesting communications and records.
They want to know who in President Trump's administration influenced the legal and health decisions.
The advisory panel involved is called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
The senators are looking into the public health consequences of these changes.
The goal is to understand the decision-making process behind the policy adjustments.
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Several Juneteenth events across the United States have been canceled, moved indoors, or postponed because of severe weather forecasts. Cities like Clarkston, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, canceled celebrations to keep people safe, while others like Kansas City, Kansas, changed venues or rescheduled events.
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Juneteenth is a federal holiday since 2021 and is legally recognized by over half the U.S. states in 2026.
Weather warnings of heavy rain and thunderstorms caused cancellations and changes to Juneteenth events between June 13 and June 19, 2026.
Clarkston, Georgia, canceled its Juneteenth celebration due to expected bad weather, prioritizing public safety.
Montgomery, Alabama, canceled a Juneteenth Health & Heritage event and plans to reschedule it later.
Kansas City, Kansas, moved its main celebration indoors and canceled fireworks but still held a parade.
Texas City postponed its Juneteenth golf tournament to June 23 because of wet weather.
The Department of the Interior changed the list of free admission days at national parks for 2026, removing Juneteenth from resident-only fee-free days.
Congress members introduced bills to restore fee-free days for Juneteenth and other important dates to support public access to national parks.
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Less than half of Americans could afford quality healthcare and medical expenses last year, according to a Gallup poll. Many people, including those with higher incomes, are worried about paying for medical services and prescription drugs in the coming year.
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Only 49% of Americans were "cost secure" for healthcare in 2025, down from 61% in 2022.
51% of people are concerned about paying for medical services next year, and 42% worry about prescription drug costs.
About one-third of households earning $120,000 to $179,999 and one-fifth earning $180,000 or more struggle with healthcare costs or lack quality coverage.
Most age groups, except those 50 to 65, showed a decline in being able to afford healthcare between 2023 and 2025.
Adults aged 18 to 29 are the most likely to lack healthcare affordability, with only about one-third "cost secure."
The poll was done before ACA tax subsidies expired in early 2026, which caused insurance premiums to rise and some people to drop coverage.
ACA enrollment dropped by over 1 million in January 2026, and estimates suggest nearly 5 million fewer people will enroll this year.
The Trump administration introduced "The Great Healthcare Plan" and TrumpRx, aiming to lower insurance premiums and provide discounted drugs.
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The New York Knicks basketball team has agreed to visit the White House after winning the NBA championship. Team owner James Dolan confirmed that President Donald Trump invited them and they accepted.
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The New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in a long time.
Team owner James Dolan announced the White House visit.
Dolan is a longtime friend of President Donald Trump.
The invitation to the White House came from President Trump.
The Knicks team accepted this invitation.
The announcement was made during an interview on WFAN sports radio.
The visit is planned as a celebration of the team's victory.
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Music star French Montana gave a New York City cab driver $75,000 and said he would pay for the driver’s living costs for a year. The driver’s taxi was damaged and he was hurt during celebrations after the Knicks won an NBA Finals game.
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Cab driver Noureddine Bitat’s taxi was attacked and broken during Knicks’ victory celebrations.
Video of the attack became popular online, leading to public support for Bitat.
French Montana, whose family moved from Morocco to the U.S., decided to help Bitat.
Montana and YouTuber Zachery Dereniowski worked with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance to start a GoFundMe for Bitat.
Over 2,000 people donated, almost reaching the $75,000 goal quickly.
French Montana said he will also cover Bitat’s living expenses for a year while Bitat decides what to do next.
Bitat said he does not want to drive a taxi anymore.
French Montana described Bitat as an innocent victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has changed a rule that limits how the government can penalize discrimination in federal grants. Now, DHS and FEMA can only take action if there is clear proof that discrimination was intentional, removing the ability to act based on harmful effects alone.
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DHS finalized a new rule narrowing how discrimination is addressed in federal grants.
The rule removes the "disparate-impact" standard, which allowed penalties based on harmful effects without needing proof of intent.
This change affects funding from DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Affirmative action rules in the DHS grant system have been fully removed.
The rule change impacts tens of thousands of local governments, emergency services, and community groups that get DHS funding.
The decision was signed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
The new rule will be officially published in the Federal Register on June 22.
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Vice President Vance said the administration believes it can waive sanctions on Iranian oil as part of a new peace deal without needing Congress's approval. He referenced a law called the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which normally requires the president to consult Congress before lifting sanctions on Iran.
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Vice President Vance spoke about waiving sanctions on Iranian oil.
The administration feels confident it can do this without Congress’s approval.
The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act usually requires the president to discuss lifting sanctions with Congress.
This potential change is linked to a new peace agreement involving Iran.
The administration believes this situation allows for waiving sanctions under existing laws.
The topic was discussed publicly on a Thursday.
Sanctions are economic penalties meant to influence Iran’s actions.
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The article calls for Black and Jewish communities in America to work together against antisemitism and racism. It also urges the Democratic Party to protect minority groups from unfair treatment and blaming.
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Antisemitism means hatred or discrimination against Jewish people.
Racism means unfair treatment based on race.
The article focuses on issues faced by Black and Jewish Americans.
It encourages unity between these two groups.
The Democratic Party is asked to help protect minorities.
The U.S. Interior Department announced improvements to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, using new technology to remove algae. The department compared the algae removal effort to dealing with the Iranian navy, drawing attention to past problems with algae during the pool's re-openings.
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The Interior Department renovates the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
They used advanced nanobubbler technology to kill algae.
Algae has been a problem for the pool since 1922.
The department referenced the pool's reopening during President Obama’s time.
They compared the algae problem to the Iranian navy in their message on social media platform X.
The renovation aims to prevent algae from affecting future openings.
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Susan Rice criticized the 14-point agreement signed by President Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Iran. She said the deal is a terrible concession and involves paying hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations.
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The agreement is a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU).
It was signed by President Donald Trump.
The MOU starts a two-month negotiation period with Iran (Tehran).
Susan Rice is a former national security adviser.
Rice described the deal as a "jaw-dropping, horrific surrender document."
She said it includes hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations paid to Iran.
Rice made her comments on the social platform called X.
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The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened on June 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. The dedication ceremony was attended by Barack Obama, other former U.S. presidents, political leaders, and celebrities.
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The Barack Obama Presidential Center is located in Chicago, Illinois.
The center officially opened on June 18, 2026.
Barack Obama served as the 44th U.S. president from 2009 to 2017.
The ceremony included appearances by former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.
Former first ladies Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton were also present.
Public figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas attended the event.
Musical group The Roots performed during the dedication.
The center is named to honor Barack Obama, the first African American U.S. president.
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A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and the boy is in critical but stable condition at a hospital.
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The incident happened at Johnson’s of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdonshire.
Police were called at 1:24 pm on Thursday about the boy in the crocodile enclosure.
The boy was taken to Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge with serious injuries.
The boy's condition is critical but stable.
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police do not believe the man and the boy knew each other.
Specially trained officers are supporting the boy’s family at the hospital.
Police are speaking to witnesses to understand what happened.
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