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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Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American boxer, died after being hit by a car while biking in Texas. Charles Medina, a 31-year-old man, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident.
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Hannah Rapp was a professional boxer who fought for the World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s featherweight title in June.
She was cycling with another person when Charles Medina hit her with his car after reversing.
Rapp was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
Medina was booked on a manslaughter charge, which means recklessly causing a person’s death under Texas law.
Medina had previous arrests for serious offenses, including reckless driving and assault.
Rapp had eight wins and one draw in her first nine professional boxing matches.
The WBC president and her opponent in the title fight paid tribute to her after her death.
Medina's bail amount was not set immediately, and he stayed in custody.
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Congress is looking at ways to address fraud that uses artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, lawmakers should review tax rules that treat scam victims differently based on the type of scam they experienced.
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Congress is focusing on fraud involving AI technology.
Some scams promise victims wealth, while others promise love.
Current tax rules treat victims of these scams differently.
Victims may face different tax consequences depending on the scam type.
Lawmakers are urged to consider changing these tax rules.
The goal is to provide fair treatment for all scam victims.
AI-enabled fraud is a growing concern for legislation.
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Marco Houpe was a baby injured in a fire in 1965, suffering serious burns. Wynola Wayne, a young nurse trainee at the time, helped save his life. When Wayne retired after almost 60 years as a nurse, Houpe honored her at her farewell party.
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Marco Houpe was 15 months old when he was badly burned in a fire in 1965.
He had third-degree burns on 85% of his body. Third-degree burns damage all layers of the skin.
Wynola Wayne was a young nurse trainee working in the burn unit at a Columbus, Ohio hospital.
Wayne helped save Houpe’s life during his treatment.
Wayne worked as a nurse for nearly six decades before retiring.
Houpe attended Wayne’s retirement party to show his gratitude.
The event was covered by CBS News journalist Steve Hartman.
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Judge Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals who continues to work full-time despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects his nervous system. He receives help from caregivers and law clerks to perform his duties remotely and has inspired others, including lawyers with disabilities.
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Judge Ronald Gould serves on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle.
He was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis, which has gradually limited his physical abilities.
Gould was nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the Senate in 1999.
Despite his condition, he continues to maintain a full caseload through remote work.
Gould has mentored law clerks, including Karla Gilbride, a blind lawyer who argued successfully before the Supreme Court.
Gilbride was General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission until she was fired by President Donald Trump in 2023.
Gould uses humor and determination to manage his illness and responsibilities every day.
Law clerks assist him with work, enabling him to remain active on the court despite his disabilities.
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Judge Ronald Gould serves on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle and manages a full workload despite having progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). He spoke with CBS News about how he copes with the condition using determination and humor, and the interview also featured one of his former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, who is blind.
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Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle.
The Ninth Circuit is one level below the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge Gould is 79 years old.
He lives with progressive multiple sclerosis, a disease that worsens over time.
Despite MS, he keeps a full caseload of cases.
He credits perseverance and humor for managing his condition while working.
CBS News interviewed him with chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
The interview also included Karla Gilbride, a former law clerk of Judge Gould who has been blind since birth.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized Senator Bernie Sanders for endorsing two candidates running for U.S. Senate in Maine and Michigan. Sanders recently joined a rally with Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Detroit to support El-Sayed's campaign.
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Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania and is a Democrat.
Fetterman has disagreed with his party more often in recent years.
Bernie Sanders, a Senator from Vermont, endorsed Graham Platner (Maine) and Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan) for the U.S. Senate.
Sanders joined a rally with El-Sayed and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to support El-Sayed’s Senate run.
The rally took place in Detroit.
Fetterman publicly criticized Sanders for these endorsements.
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Troy Jackson is leading the race to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine after the original nominee, Graham Platner, dropped out due to a sexual assault allegation. Jackson is now positioned to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
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Graham Platner, the original Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign last week after a sexual assault allegation.
Platner had won the June 9 primary despite past controversies about his behavior and comments.
Troy Jackson, a former Maine Senate President, is now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.
Jackson won most of the county caucus delegates who will officially select the nominee in a July 25 convention.
Recent polls show Jackson leading Collins by about 5 percentage points, while Collins previously led Platner.
Betting markets have shifted in favor of Jackson since Platner’s departure.
Jackson and Platner share similar political views focused on supporting working people and challenging corporate interests.
Maine voters tend to favor candidates seen as independent and pragmatic.
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Many Americans are unhappy with how the U.S. Congress works today. Political experts say the institution is struggling with a lack of cooperation between parties, causing delays and fewer laws being passed. Some people also worry Congress is giving up its constitutional powers to the executive branch under President Trump’s leadership.
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About 9 in 10 Americans say they are unhappy with Congress.
Congress passes fewer bills now than in many past sessions.
The current Congress, controlled by Republicans, passed a $4.5 trillion tax cut bill and a bipartisan housing bill.
There was a partial government shutdown this session over homeland security funding.
Political parties blame each other for Congress’s problems.
President Trump sometimes acts without Congress or pressures them to support his goals.
Key Senate Republicans have faced health problems or death recently, adding to uncertainty.
Experts say Congress is weaker now and losing power that should belong to it under the Constitution.
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The U.S. Congress was given many powers by the Constitution, but in recent years, it has lost much of its control to the president. Congress faces challenges like political fighting, election district manipulation, and pressure from President Donald Trump, which have made it hard to solve important problems.
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Congress's powers come from Article I of the Constitution.
Lawmakers have given up some of their authority to the president over time.
Both political parties blame each other for Congress's problems.
Issues like partisanship (strong loyalty to parties) make it hard for Congress to work.
Gerrymandering, drawing election districts to favor one party, affects Congress’s effectiveness.
President Donald Trump has pressured Congress to support his goals.
Observers are unsure if Congress can overcome these problems soon.
The current gridlock leaves many American problems unaddressed.
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President Donald Trump asked Congress to include Iran in a sanctions bill originally meant for Russia. This bill is a bipartisan effort and was created to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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President Trump made the request on Sunday.
The sanctions bill is aimed at Russia but could now include Iran.
The bill was originally introduced in April 2025.
The bill honors Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, who has passed away.
The bill had been delayed in Congress before recent progress.
President Trump is trying to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin during this time.
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Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old college student from Mississippi, died after a trip to Horn Island with friends on July 4. His family is seeking answers about what happened, as local officials continue to investigate the unclear circumstances around his death.
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Nolan Wells went to Horn Island, a remote area with no services, on July 4 with a large group of about 300 young adults.
Wells’s phone and keys were returned, but he did not come back with the group and was reported missing.
His body was found on Horn Island two days later, on July 6, after a national search effort.
The cause of Wells’s death has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.
Wells’s family and their attorney, Ben Crump, have raised concerns about possible racial motives and claim the investigation may have been handled differently if roles were reversed.
Social media has spread misinformation about the case, increasing confusion.
Local officials said no foul play was suspected before the autopsy was completed, a statement the family considers premature.
Wells’s family says he was taught to stay with his group and doubts he would have chosen to separate from friends willingly.
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The article argues that when President Trump and his political supporters lose power, the government should hold ICE agents and leaders responsible for wrongful deaths and abuses. It highlights recent cases where ICE agents killed people while allegedly targeting others, calling for ICE to be abolished and for accountability for those involved.
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ICE agents recently killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston; he was not the intended target.
Salgado was a 52-year-old immigrant who had lived in Texas for 35 years and supported his family and co-workers.
ICE also killed Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine, who had work permits and supported his family.
Witnesses say Durán was shot while his young daughter watched, and ICE claimed they were targeting someone else.
ICE often gives false accounts to justify shootings, as with a previous killing of Renee Good.
The article calls for ending immunity for ICE agents and leaders, investigating and prosecuting them, and abolishing ICE.
It warns against attempts to simply reform ICE, stating such efforts betray democratic values.
The article compares the call for accountability to past moments in U.S. history after major conflicts or scandals.
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Attorney Karla Gilbride, who has been blind since birth and once led the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s legal work, spoke about the challenges people with disabilities face. She discussed what people without disabilities should understand about living with disabilities.
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Karla Gilbride is an attorney who has been blind since birth.
She previously worked as the general counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Gilbride spoke with Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent.
The conversation focused on challenges people with disabilities face daily.
Gilbride explained what people without disabilities should keep in mind when interacting with disabled individuals.
The interview is available as a web exclusive on CBS News.
The discussion aims to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues.
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The article argues that the main challenge for the Democratic Party is crime rather than economic issues. It suggests that focusing on economic concerns misses the real problem affecting left-wing politics today.
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The Democratic Party is engaged in an internal debate about its weaknesses.
The article states that crime is a bigger issue for Democrats than the economy.
Left-wing governments in various countries face similar problems related to crime.
The article implies that crime is the main factor hurting these governments.
It suggests that focusing on economics alone overlooks the larger problem.
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