The Justice Department under President Trump has filed the first-ever petition in a secret court created in 1996 to deport suspected "alien terrorists" from the U.S. This court, which had never before been used, held a hearing and asked the government for more information to support its case.
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 but had never received a petition until now.
The Justice Department filed the first petition to deport an individual suspected of being an "alien terrorist."
The court has five judges appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts.
The court held a hearing and requested additional evidence from the government.
The law allows the government to deport foreign nationals involved in terrorism or linked to groups encouraging terrorism.
The petition process requires approval from the attorney general or deputy attorney general.
President Trump’s administration has stepped up deportations, including using old laws to remove migrants suspected of terrorism.
The court aims to provide a legal forum for national security-related deportation cases.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player, died after disappearing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family has received hateful anonymous mail as they continue to question the circumstances of his death, and the FBI is investigating threats linked to the case.
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Nolan Wells was a wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
He disappeared while on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast.
Wells’ phone and keys were found on a boat, but he was last seen staying behind on the island.
His body was discovered in nearby waters on July 6.
Wells’ family and lawyer Ben Crump have challenged the official timeline and witness statements.
A video surfaced that allegedly captures a confrontation involving Wells, raising more questions.
Wells’ family received anonymous hate mail with a defaced photo related to their legal team.
The FBI is assisting local authorities and investigating interstate threats tied to the case.
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Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, said that immigration agents should use body cameras. He believes body cameras help show what officers see during incidents, especially after recent deadly shootings involving ICE agents.
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Tom Homan is the border czar under President Donald Trump's administration.
He spoke on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
Homan supports the use of body cameras for immigration officers.
Recent deadly shootings involving ICE agents happened in Texas and Maine.
Body cameras can provide clear evidence of what officers see during actions.
The goal is to give the American public more transparency about these incidents.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, White House border official Tom Homan, and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan appeared on the CBS News show Face the Nation. They discussed topics related to their roles during the program.
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Kathy Hochul is the governor of New York.
Tom Homan is the White House border czar, responsible for border security issues.
Brian Moynihan is the CEO of Bank of America.
All three appeared on the news show Face the Nation.
The discussion took place on CBS News.
The appearance covered issues related to government, border security, and banking.
The interview included both political and business topics.
The episode was available to watch on the CBS News app and online browsers.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized President Donald Trump for focusing on the 2020 election during a recent speech about election security. Fetterman suggested that President Trump should focus on positive actions instead of revisiting past elections.
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Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech about election security.
The speech included references to the 2020 presidential election.
Fetterman spoke about this on CNN’s program "State of the Union."
Fetterman questioned why President Trump is bringing up the 2020 election again.
Fetterman encouraged the president to focus on positive topics or actions.
The comments appeared during discussions about election integrity and security.
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Tom Homan, the White House border czar, supports using body cameras for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers after two recent deadly shootings by ICE agents who were not wearing cameras. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started giving body cameras to ICE teams and is training officers on how to use them.
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Two fatal shootings by ICE officers happened recently in Texas and Maine.
Neither ICE officer involved in those shootings was wearing a body camera.
Tom Homan says body cameras help show exactly what officers see when they act.
DHS announced that each ICE arrest team will now have at least one officer with a body camera.
Over half of ICE field offices already have body cameras, with all offices expected to get them soon.
Funding for body cameras was included in April and June budget packages, totaling about $90 million.
Democrats delayed some funding during negotiations over immigration enforcement reforms earlier this year.
President Trump ended a DHS pause on vehicle stops that was put in place after the shootings.
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The BBC has released a new advertisement featuring comedian Romesh Ranganathan to encourage people to keep paying the TV licence fee. The ad is a remake of a famous 1985 BBC advert and highlights popular BBC shows and stars, aiming to show the value of the licence fee at a time when fewer people are paying it.
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The original 1985 advert featured John Cleese asking what the BBC offers for the licence fee money.
The new version stars Romesh Ranganathan in a pub setting with many well-known figures from BBC programs, including Chris Martin and Claudia Winkleman.
About 90 famous faces appear in the new advert, showcasing a variety of BBC shows.
The advert was released during the World Cup final and shared on social media.
BBC licence fee payments have declined, with half a million fewer households paying recently.
The advert suggests that without the licence fee, BBC programs might disappear.
Some viewers liked the new ad, but some critics found it less impressive and similar to past ideas.
Romesh Ranganathan expressed strong support for the BBC and said it adds a lot to people's lives despite its flaws.
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Several nominees chosen by President Trump for key government positions are being questioned by lawmakers during confirmation hearings. Lawmakers, mainly Democrats, want to know if these nominees will resist political pressure in their roles at agencies like the Intelligence Community, Justice Department, and health organizations.
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President Trump has nominated individuals for important government jobs.
These jobs include leadership roles in intelligence, justice, and health emergency agencies.
No one has yet been confirmed by the Senate for these positions.
During confirmation hearings, many questions focused on political interference.
Lawmakers, mostly Democrats, want assurances nominees will act independently.
The agencies affected include the Intelligence Community, Justice Department, CDC, and health emergency preparedness.
These hearings are part of the Senate approval process for nominees.
The discussions are occurring amid concerns about politicizing government work.
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Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed criticized CNN host Jake Tapper for questions about Israel and Iran during an interview. Tapper focused on El-Sayed's past comments and related issues involving other politicians.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
He appeared on CNN for an interview with host Jake Tapper.
Tapper asked El-Sayed about his previous statements on Israel and Iran.
The questions also referenced comments by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
El-Sayed responded strongly to the line of questioning during the interview.
The discussion involved U.S. foreign policy topics related to the Middle East.
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Representative Jeanne Shaheen said that Israel is America’s strongest ally in the Middle East. She made this comment after a recent House vote where over 100 Democrats supported cutting aid to Israel. Shaheen emphasized the importance of humanitarian support for Palestinians during this time.
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Jeanne Shaheen is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire.
More than 100 House Democrats voted to cut off aid to Israel recently.
Shaheen called Israel the strongest ally of the U.S. in the Middle East.
She mentioned the importance of providing humanitarian help to Palestinians.
The discussion arose in the context of a House vote on U.S. aid to Israel.
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The United States has tried permanent daylight saving time (DST) before, but it did not last. People experienced problems like darker mornings, which led to the idea being reversed. There is a possibility the US might try permanent daylight saving time again soon.
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Daylight saving time means setting clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall.
Permanent daylight saving time would keep clocks an hour ahead all year.
The US has tried permanent DST in the past, but it was ended because it caused very dark mornings in winter.
Dark mornings can make it harder for people, especially children, to start their day safely.
Some states and groups support keeping daylight saving time all year to have more daylight in the evening.
Congress has the power to change or approve permanent daylight saving time rules.
A recent bill in Congress aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
The debate over permanent daylight saving time involves weighing the benefits of more evening light against safety and health concerns in the morning.
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Senator Mark Warner discussed recent attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, saying these attacks reflect problems from starting a war without clear plans. He criticized the lack of progress on U.S. goals like stopping Iran’s nuclear program and controlling missile threats, and raised concerns about inefficient defense spending and rising gas prices. Warner also expressed disappointment with Jay Clayton, nominee for director of national intelligence, especially over his unclear views on unauthorized election activities and questioned his suitability for the role.
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U.S. bases in Jordan were attacked twice in a short time, resulting in 16 deaths and many wounded.
Senator Warner called the conflict a “war of choice” started without a clear plan or imminent threat from Iran.
The U.S. has not made progress in stopping Iran from enriching uranium or degrading its missile and drone capabilities.
Warner noted the high cost of shooting down Iranian drones with expensive missiles compared to Ukraine's cheaper drone defense methods.
Gas prices in Virginia have increased by about $1.20 since the war began, partially due to tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
There is no clear U.S. plan to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for oil shipments.
Warner criticized Jay Clayton, nominee for director of national intelligence, for being unaware of unauthorized election center activity by Tulsi Gabbard and said he would vote against his confirmation.
Clayton acknowledged Joe Biden was certified as president but appeared unprepared during Senate committee questioning.
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, United States. UK prosecutors added 38 new charges against them, including rape and sex trafficking, increasing the total charges to 59.
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate are influencer brothers.
They were arrested in Miami, Florida.
UK prosecutors have brought new charges against them.
The new charges include rape and sex trafficking.
The total number of charges against them is now 59.
The arrests were recorded on video.
The case involves both U.S. and UK law enforcement.
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Health officials found that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which supplies Taco Bell, tested positive for a parasite causing a diarrhoea outbreak in the US. The company is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, and at least 94 people have been hospitalized due to the infection.
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The parasite causing the illness is Cyclospora, linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.
Taylor Farms supplies Taco Bell and confirmed the positive lettuce sample was not part of their current recall.
The company is removing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico from the US market voluntarily.
At least 94 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collected the lettuce sample during their investigation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Taco Bell has removed the affected lettuce from its restaurants.
The recall includes lettuce sold under the Marketside brand at Walmart in 15 states.
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President Donald Trump and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are accused of breaking the separation of powers by trying to hold back money that Congress has authorized to spend. This means they are acting on their own without Congress’s approval to block certain budget funds.
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Congress approved certain budget funds to be spent.
President Trump and the OMB are withholding some of these funds.
This action is seen as ignoring the separation of powers, which divides government responsibilities.
The separation of powers means Congress controls spending, while the executive branch carries out the budget.
The dispute is about whether the president can block funds without Congress’s consent.
This issue raises questions about limits on executive power in managing the budget.
The conflict involves how government branches share control over money.
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Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border czar, discussed recent violent incidents involving immigrants during law enforcement stops. He said investigations must finish before assigning blame and emphasized that people should cooperate with officers, despite some public criticism of immigration enforcement.
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Two immigrants were shot within a week, one fatally in Maine and another in Houston.
A man fleeing agents in Florida was killed by a tractor trailer.
Investigations are ongoing about these incidents and body or city camera evidence will be reviewed.
Rep. Markwayne Mullin paused enforcement vehicle stops due to safety concerns.
Homan criticized rhetoric from some cities and Congress members that oppose ICE enforcement.
He acknowledged mistakes can happen in law enforcement, including misidentification during stops.
Homan said officers use emergency lights and sirens even if their cars are unmarked.
The debate includes whether people fleeing might not recognize ICE agents due to unmarked cars.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul discussed her decision to pause new large data centers for a year to better manage their impact on local communities and the power grid. She said the state will take a stronger role in regulating these centers to protect residents and ensure companies fairly contribute to infrastructure costs.
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Governor Hochul signed an executive order to ban large data centers in New York for one year.
Data centers power artificial intelligence technology and consume significant electricity and water.
Initially, Hochul supported local control over data center approval but changed her mind after consulting local communities.
She believes the state can better negotiate conditions to protect communities and the power grid.
New York has over 30 pending applications for data centers, showing rapid growth.
Hochul mentioned the need to track water use and ensure companies help with grid costs.
She highlighted New York’s recruitment of large tech employers like Micron, which promises 50,000 jobs.
Hochul said New York wants to welcome AI innovation but must balance it with community and infrastructure needs.
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Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old boxer, was hit and killed by a vehicle in Brazos County, Texas. The driver, Charles Medina, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after hitting Rapp with his car.
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The incident happened around 10 a.m. on a Saturday near Navasota, Texas.
Deputies found Rapp on the road and she was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
Charles Medina, 31, stopped, reversed his vehicle, and hit Rapp.
Medina was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Rapp was a rising professional boxer who fought for a featherweight championship in June 2026.
She had recently moved to Texas from Indiana in 2024 and balanced boxing with a job at Texas A&M.
The World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association expressed condolences following her death.
Brazos County is about 80 miles northwest of Houston.
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Senator Mark Warner said he will not vote to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence because Clayton did not clearly say who won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate hearing. Despite this, Warner expects that Clayton will be confirmed since the Republican Party controls the Senate.
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Jay Clayton is President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
During his Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Clayton refused to directly say that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election, only that Biden was "certified" as the winner.
Senator Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, knows and respects Clayton but will not vote to confirm him.
Warner believes Clayton will still be confirmed because Republicans have a majority in the Senate.
The Director of National Intelligence oversees and coordinates intelligence activities across U.S. agencies.
The confirmation vote is expected to go ahead despite Democrat opposition.
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Extreme heat warnings are in effect across 22 U.S. states, with temperatures feeling as high as 112 degrees in some southern and Gulf Coast areas. The National Weather Service advises people to stay indoors and avoid sun exposure to stay safe during this hot weather.
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Heat advisories cover 22 states including Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
"Heat index" measures how hot it feels, factoring in humidity; it could reach up to 112 degrees in some areas.
Areas affected range from Alaska's Arctic Plains to southern and southeastern states.
The National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory when dangerous heat conditions are expected.
Some places, like parts of Kansas, have an Extreme Heat Watch for later in the week.
The advisories include urban areas such as Denver, Boise, Little Rock, and Topeka.
Temperatures forecasted include highs between 95 and 112 degrees, depending on the location.
Advisories will remain in place through at least Monday night, with some lasting until Tuesday.
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