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A recent Fox News poll shows former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown leading current Senator Jon Husted by 8 points in the Ohio Senate race. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s favorability rating in Ohio has decreased.
Key Facts
Sherrod Brown is a former U.S. Senator from Ohio and a Democrat.
Jon Husted is the current U.S. Senator from Ohio and a Republican.
The poll shows Brown with 53% support and Husted with 45%.
2% of the poll respondents were unsure which candidate they support.
President Donald Trump’s favorability rating in Ohio has dropped according to the same poll.
Fox News conducted the poll.
The poll reflects voter opinions in the state of Ohio.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has shifted from investigating individual colleges to changing federal rules that affect all U.S. universities. New proposals aim to change how colleges get federal funding by requiring them to follow guidelines that promote certain political ideas and limit diversity and inclusion policies.
Key Facts
Trump’s administration previously investigated dozens of colleges and cut federal funding based on political disagreements.
Now, the administration is rewriting federal rules that control all higher education institutions, affecting about 6,000 colleges.
Proposed changes include altering the accreditation process to require “intellectual diversity,” encouraging more conservative viewpoints.
The Office of Management and Budget proposed rules to ensure federal grants support the President’s policy priorities and oppose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
The General Services Administration wants universities and contractors to certify they don’t have DEI policies the administration considers unlawful.
At least 11 new rules are being proposed by the Department of Education to enforce these changes and make it easier to cut funding from schools that don’t comply.
These efforts respond to court rulings that blocked previous funding cuts to Harvard and UCLA.
The administration targets policies related to diversity, transgender athletes, antisemitism, and anti-white discrimination charges.
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The U.S. Senate has started voting on a bill to provide about $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for three years, covering the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have blocked this funding for months, seeking policy changes after protests involving federal agents, and plan to offer amendments to stop certain provisions, including a settlement fund for Trump’s allies.
Key Facts
The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump’s current term.
Democrats have blocked the funding in protest, demanding changes after the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents in January.
The settlement fund for Trump’s allies involved in political disputes is worth $1.776 billion.
Democrats want an amendment to eliminate this settlement fund and send the funding bill back for review.
Senate Republicans use a special process to avoid needing Democratic votes to pass the funding bill.
There was a $1 billion proposal for White House security in the bill that was later removed after opposition.
Acting Attorney General said the settlement fund would not move forward, but President Trump expressed uncertainty about its status.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized keeping the bill focused on funding ICE and Border Patrol without extra issues.
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John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information. This deal could let him avoid prison time and involves a large fine.
Key Facts
John Bolton was charged with 18 counts related to keeping or sharing classified information.
The charges stem from notes he took while working for the government and sharing some with family.
Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count under a deal with the Justice Department.
The deal includes a $2.25 million fine and a possible prison sentence capped at five years.
The agreement allows Bolton to possibly avoid prison, but a judge will decide the final punishment.
FBI agents searched Bolton’s home and office in Maryland as part of the investigation.
Bolton served in President Trump’s first term and was fired in 2019.
Bolton wrote a critical book about President Trump, which the government unsuccessfully tried to block before its release.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued safety advice for veterans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins. The VA urges veterans, especially those with medical needs or mobility issues, to prepare for power outages, floods, and service disruptions that can threaten access to healthcare and medications.
Key Facts
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the busiest period in mid-August to mid-October.
Even smaller storms can cause dangerous situations by causing power outages and cutting off access to medical care.
The VA advises veterans to keep at least two weeks’ supply of medications on hand.
Veterans who use medical devices like oxygen machines or breathing aids should plan backup power with their healthcare providers.
Emergency kits should include food, water, batteries, flashlights, medical supplies, and important papers.
Veterans should keep their VA contact information updated to receive emergency alerts and instructions.
The VA expands its support during hurricanes by sending mobile medical units, moving patients away from danger, and using telehealth to continue care.
The VA works with FEMA and other agencies to provide help during disasters but warns that personal preparedness is critical to avoid emergencies turning into crises.
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Analyst Nate Silver expressed concern about Democrat Graham Platner's chances of beating Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming Maine Senate race. A recent poll showed Platner's lead over Collins has decreased to 4 percentage points.
Key Facts
Nate Silver, a well-known political analyst, reviewed new poll results for the Maine Senate race.
The poll was conducted by Public Policy Polling.
The poll shows Democrat Graham Platner leading Senator Susan Collins by 4 points.
Platner’s lead has gotten smaller compared to previous polls.
The election is scheduled for November.
Susan Collins is the current Republican Senator from Maine.
Nate Silver described the poll results as "not super reassuring" for Platner’s chances.
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President Donald Trump made unproven claims that Democrats are trying to cheat in the California primary elections. He alleged the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles is investigating the matter, but officials have not confirmed this. California’s vote counting for governor and Los Angeles mayor races is ongoing, with many mail-in ballots yet to be counted.
Key Facts
President Trump claimed without evidence that Democrats are trying to steal California’s governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries.
He said the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles is investigating these claims, but the office declined to comment.
Mail-in ballots make up about 80% of votes in California and can be counted up to a week after Election Day.
California uses a “jungle” primary system where the top two vote-getters advance to a runoff, regardless of party.
The governor’s race has 61 candidates, with Republicans supporting Steve Hilton, who may lose ground as more ballots are counted.
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that slow vote counting can increase misinformation and called for timely, accurate tabulation.
Experts stress that election integrity and allowing every eligible vote to count are vital to maintaining public trust.
Delays in finalizing results can lead to more misinformation, which harms confidence in the election process.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), supporting its method of imposing fines on wireless companies without violating their right to a jury trial. The case involved large fines against AT&T and Verizon for selling customer location data without consent.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court decision supports the FCC's in-house process for issuing fines, known as forfeiture orders.
The ruling was written by Chief Justice John Roberts; Justice Clarence Thomas dissented.
The case tested whether the FCC’s internal procedure violates the constitutional right to a jury trial.
The FCC fined AT&T $57 million and Verizon $47 million for unlawfully selling customer location data.
Other carriers fined include T-Mobile ($80 million) and Sprint ($12 million).
The wireless companies paid the fines but challenged the FCC’s procedure in court.
The government argued that companies can still have a jury trial if the case goes to court, so their rights are protected.
The Supreme Court’s decision sided with the Trump administration’s defense of the FCC process.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules to limit work permits for certain immigrants in the U.S. The proposal would make it harder to get work authorization, shorten how long permits last, and require stricter background checks.
Key Facts
The new DHS proposal targets work permits called Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
It especially affects people with humanitarian parole, non-DACA deferred status, and those facing deportation.
In 2024, nearly 1 million EAD applications were processed in the affected categories.
The proposal would require proof of economic need and tougher background checks for work permits.
Most work permits would be limited to one-year terms and would need renewal through employers using the federal E-Verify system, which checks legal work status.
Immigrants with final removal orders would mostly lose work authorization unless deportation is impossible.
Criminal history, gang ties, or terrorist links would usually disqualify applicants unless there is a strong public interest.
The rule is not yet final and is open for public comment for 60 days before being implemented.
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California is still counting votes in key primary elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor more than 36 hours after polls closed. Under California's system, the top two vote-getters will move to the November general election, regardless of their political party.
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California uses a top-two primary system where the two candidates with the most votes advance to November, no matter their party.
The governor's race is open because Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run again.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are currently leading in the governor’s race, with Democrat Tom Steyer still competing strongly.
In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is projected to advance to the runoff election, but her opponent is not yet clear.
Several other Democratic candidates, including former Rep. Katie Porter and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, have conceded their races.
Votes include mail-in ballots, which must be counted if received up to seven days after Election Day.
Counties like Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and San Francisco are expected to release updates on Thursday afternoon.
The Los Angeles mayoral race is unusually close, with three main candidates almost tied according to polls.
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John Bolton, who served as President Trump’s national security adviser, plans to plead guilty to one count of keeping classified national security information. He will also pay a $2.25 million fine, and this plea deal is expected to be presented in court on June 26.
Key Facts
Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to classified information but will plead guilty to just one count.
The case concerns classified information he shared with two relatives through notes over several years.
Prosecutors allege Bolton kept classified documents at his home and sent information via personal emails and messaging apps.
He is not accused of sharing information with the media or foreign enemies or of wrongdoing related to his book’s publication.
Bolton served as national security adviser to President Trump during Trump’s first term.
The plea deal includes a $2.25 million fine and possible jail time from zero to 60 months.
The FBI searched Bolton's home and office last year and seized electronic files.
Bolton has become a critic of President Trump since leaving the White House in 2019.
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President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to be the new attorney general, the leader of the Justice Department. This nomination will decide who oversees federal law enforcement and legal matters in the U.S.
Key Facts
President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche for attorney general.
The attorney general is the head of the Justice Department.
The Justice Department handles federal law enforcement and legal affairs.
Todd Blanche has not yet officially been confirmed for the position.
The nomination is covered by CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro.
The news is available on CBS News and its app.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) removed over 2,200 webpages from its website, deleting content dating back to 2010. This action is part of the Trump administration's efforts to weaken the agency, which was created to protect consumers from unfair financial practices.
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The CFPB deleted at least 2,200 webpages, including press releases, advisories, speeches, and testimonies.
Content removed spanned from 2010, when the bureau was formed, up to early 2025.
The Trump administration has been trying to reduce the size and influence of the CFPB.
Russell Vought, appointed acting director by President Trump, halted enforcement actions and tried to fire many staff members.
A federal judge blocked the attempt to fire most employees after a lawsuit by the agency’s staff union.
The CFPB was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers and ensure fair competition in financial markets.
The bureau has returned more than $21 billion to consumers to date through compensation and canceled debts.
Critics say weakening the CFPB has already cost consumers billions and benefits big banks over regular people.
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House Republicans, led by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, have asked the Justice Department to investigate new abuse allegations made by Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant. Kellen claims she was abused by former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai while working for Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Key Facts
Sarah Kellen testified to the House Oversight Committee that she was abused by Philip Levine and Frédéric Fekkai.
Kellen worked for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell starting around the year 2000.
Kellen also stated that Ghislaine Maxwell abused her.
The Republicans sent a letter asking the Justice Department to investigate these allegations and to consider offering immunity to some witnesses.
Kellen said she had not reported the abuse by Levine and Fekkai at the time, and no one witnessed it.
The Oversight Committee is investigating how the federal government handled the Epstein and Maxwell cases.
The panel has interviewed other people connected to Epstein, including some well-known figures.
The committee wants to know why Kellen was not interviewed by authorities before July 2019, after Epstein was arrested.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel are speaking about federal actions to fight alleged Medicaid fraud. This briefing follows a recent hearing by a House committee focused on fraud claims in Ohio related to Medicaid.
Key Facts
Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. Attorney General.
Kash Patel is the FBI Director.
They are giving updates on efforts against Medicaid fraud.
The briefing happens on Thursday morning.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on Medicaid fraud in Ohio the day before.
The Trump administration has recently introduced new work-related policies connected to these efforts.
Medicaid fraud involves dishonest activities to get money from the Medicaid healthcare program.
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A North Carolina high school valedictorian, Leen Hajiz, had her graduation speech stopped after she criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The school said she spoke beyond the approved remarks and intervened to keep the ceremony focused.
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Leen Hajiz spoke at Clayton High School’s graduation on May 28.
She criticized ICE for breaking up families during her speech.
The principal stopped her by taking her away from the microphone.
The school had approved a different speech from Hajiz in advance.
Johnston County Public Schools said administrators acted to keep the event on track.
Hajiz said the school is withholding her diploma, but officials are still reviewing the situation.
Hajiz encouraged others to use their voices to speak about important issues.
The school district said the decision was not meant to limit student voices but to maintain the ceremony’s purpose.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can take back profits from people who commit securities fraud, even if investors did not lose money. This decision came from the case of Ongkaruck Sripetch, who sold illegal stocks and was ordered to repay over $3 million.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court made a unanimous decision supporting the SEC’s authority.
Ongkaruck Sripetch sold unregistered, high-risk penny stocks and pleaded guilty.
Sripetch was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
The court said the SEC does not need to prove investors lost money to recover gains.
The SEC only has to show that the fraudster made money illegally.
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the court’s explanation of the ruling.
The case involved securities fraud, which means breaking rules about selling stocks.
The decision strengthens the SEC’s power to get back money from fraud cases.
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John Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, is expected to plead guilty for mishandling classified documents according to sources. The Department of Justice has not commented, and Bolton has not made any public statements yet.
Key Facts
John Bolton was national security adviser under President Donald Trump.
He is expected to plead guilty to charges related to mishandling classified documents.
Classified documents are sensitive government papers that must be kept secret.
The Department of Justice declined to comment on the case.
Bolton has not been reached for comment.
This report was provided by ABC News and is still developing.
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President Donald Trump’s net approval rating has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded in a polling tracker. This decline comes during ongoing conflict with Iran and rising prices affecting the economy.
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President Trump’s net approval rating is at its lowest point according to The Economist’s poll tracker.
The poll tracker uses data from YouGov surveys.
The tracker has been monitoring presidential job approval since 2009.
The drop in approval corresponds with the war involving Iran.
High prices, or inflation, also relate to the decrease in approval.
Net approval rating means the difference between the percentage of people who approve and those who disapprove.
Public opinion about the president’s job performance is measured regularly by this tracker.
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John Bolton, who was President Trump’s national security adviser, will plead guilty to mishandling classified documents. He has agreed to pay a fine of over $2 million and will enter his plea in court on June 26.
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John Bolton served as national security adviser during President Trump’s first term.
The US Department of Justice charged Bolton in October 2025 for mishandling classified documents.
Bolton plans to plead guilty to one count of illegally keeping sensitive national security documents.
He agreed to pay a fine exceeding $2 million as part of the deal.
President Trump said he was unaware of the charges and called Bolton a “bad guy.”
Bolton will formally enter his guilty plea in court on June 26, 2026.
This is part of several legal actions against critics of President Trump recently.
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