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Representative Kevin Kiley from California has signed a petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Ukraine Support Act. This act would increase sanctions on Russia, provide up to $8 billion in military loans to Ukraine, and confirm U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley is pushing for a House vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
The act aims to impose stronger sanctions on Russia.
It authorizes up to $8 billion in Foreign Military Financing loans to Ukraine.
The act confirms continued U.S. support for Ukraine.
It also reaffirms U.S. support for NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
A discharge petition is used to bring a bill to the House floor if leadership does not act.
The act responds to Russia’s military actions against Ukraine.
The goal is to increase pressure on Russia and support Ukraine’s defense.
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Authorities found a hidden tunnel under a fake store in San Diego used to smuggle drugs from Mexico. Four people were charged, and officials seized over a ton of cocaine worth about $45 million.
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A secret tunnel was discovered under a fake store in San Diego.
The tunnel was used to move drugs from Mexico into the U.S.
The investigation lasted several months and involved Homeland Security.
Four suspects have been charged in connection to the tunnel.
Authorities seized more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine.
The cocaine is valued at approximately $45 million.
The tunnel was described as "sophisticated" by officials.
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Democrats in New Jersey’s 7th District are choosing a nominee to run against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress due to medical reasons. The district is competitive and important for both parties as they try to control the House of Representatives.
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Tom Kean Jr., a Republican, currently represents New Jersey’s 7th District but has been away from Congress for months due to a health problem.
Kean plans to run for a third term despite his absence.
The 7th District includes suburban areas, farmland, and one of President Trump’s golf clubs.
Four Democrats are competing to challenge Kean: Rebecca Bennett, Michael Roth, Tina Shah, and Brian Varela.
Bennett is a former Navy helicopter pilot, Roth worked at the Small Business Administration, Shah is a doctor, and Varela is a businessman supported by progressive groups.
The Democratic primary is closely contested, with all candidates raising large amounts of money.
This seat has historically been competitive, with incumbents losing it twice in the last ten years.
Both Democrats and Republicans see this district as important for controlling the House.
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Los Angeles election officials warned of possible interference after some mail-in ballots were burned and a voting center was damaged two days before California’s primary election. The incidents included fire damage to a ballot drop box outside a government office.
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The events happened in Los Angeles County.
Several mail-in ballots were burned.
A ballot drop box outside the Department of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office was damaged by fire.
A voting center was vandalized.
The incidents occurred two days before California’s primary election.
Officials are concerned these acts could interfere with the election process.
Election authorities are likely investigating the damages to ensure voter safety and election integrity.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to improve how the government works with artificial intelligence (AI). The order sets up a voluntary program for AI companies to share new powerful AI models with the government before they launch them to the public, aiming to boost security and innovation without slowing down progress.
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President Trump signed the order on Tuesday to promote AI security and innovation.
The program encourages AI companies to voluntarily share their new high-level AI models with the government up to 30 days before public release.
The order was delayed by the president earlier due to worries it might slow U.S. leadership over China in AI development.
The government aims to improve federal cybersecurity using AI and to identify advanced AI systems called "frontier" models.
The order stresses that cooperation with the government is voluntary and does not create mandatory licensing or rules for AI companies.
Homeland Security and other federal departments will work with AI developers to improve cyber defenses and find software weaknesses.
Anthropic, an AI lab, has already shared a model called Mythos with partners to help protect against cyber attacks before wider release.
The original draft of the order was not made public, but President Trump said he postponed signing it because he disliked parts that could hurt U.S. competitiveness.
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A student investigation revealed that the University of Southern California (USC) has sold donated bodies to the US Navy, some of which were used to train Israeli military surgeons. Families of donors worry their loved ones’ remains were used in military training without proper consent.
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USC received donated bodies for education and research.
Since 2018, USC has sold at least 89 fresh cadavers to the US Navy.
These cadavers were used to train both US Navy and Israeli military surgical teams.
A student journalist team uncovered this information in 2025.
Public details about the Israeli military training using these bodies are limited.
A 2020 medical paper from USC and the US Navy provides some insight into the training.
Family members of donors are concerned that their relatives' bodies were used in military conflicts.
One family had donated a body for education, not military training.
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Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, has chosen retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Phillip Parish as his running mate in the Minnesota governor race. Lindell announced this choice during an interview on the War Room show, while continuing his campaign that started in December.
Key Facts
Mike Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota.
He picked Phillip Parish, a retired Navy intelligence officer, as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
Lindell announced this on Steve Bannon’s War Room show.
Lindell started his campaign in December.
Phillip Parish has a background in Navy intelligence.
Both Lindell and Parish are associated with the Republican party.
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Some charges against a North Carolina woman, Cherrie Moore, were dropped after a violent arrest video gained attention. The video shows a former Shelby police officer, Karson Hyder, repeatedly punching Moore during the arrest.
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The woman involved is named Cherrie Moore.
The arrest took place in Shelby, North Carolina.
A video of the arrest showing the violence went viral online.
The officer shown using force is Karson Hyder.
Karson Hyder is a former police officer.
Some of the charges against Cherrie Moore have been dropped.
The case is documented in court records.
CBS News reported on this story and provided the video.
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Senator Marco Rubio said the United States is currently a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI) but warned this position is not guaranteed and must be protected. He emphasized the importance of maintaining control over technology and setting rules for how AI is used.
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Senator Marco Rubio spoke at a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing.
Rubio said the U.S. is a global leader in AI technology.
He noted that the U.S. lead in AI is not permanent and must be sustained.
The discussion included the importance of export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment to keep an advantage over China.
Rubio highlighted the need to set standards to govern the use of AI.
The hearing involved questions from Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska.
Rubio’s remarks came during his first Capitol Hill testimony since the start of the Iran war.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has asked to shut down the Delaney Hall immigration facility. This center has been the site of ongoing protests against ICE, the U.S. agency that enforces immigration laws.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka wants Delaney Hall to close.
Delaney Hall is an immigration facility in New Jersey.
The facility has been the focus of violent protests.
Protesters are opposing the actions of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez is covering the story.
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Voters in six states are taking part in important primary elections that could shape the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. California has many key races due to its unique voting system and new district lines, while several other states have important contests that will decide who competes in the November general election.
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Six states hold primary elections on Tuesday, including California, New Jersey, Iowa, and Montana.
California uses a top-two primary system where all candidates appear on one ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance.
New district lines in California are changing the political map and creating chances for Democrats to win more seats.
Notable California races include the open seat vacated by Nancy Pelosi and several contests in areas like Sacramento, Central Valley, and Southern California.
Other important primaries happen in New Jersey’s 7th and 12th districts, Iowa’s 2nd and 3rd districts, and Montana’s 2nd district.
These primaries will help decide which candidates will compete in the general election in November.
The outcomes could impact which party controls the House in the upcoming Congress.
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Senator Marco Rubio said the United States aims to keep the current situation in Taiwan stable. He discussed changes in President Donald Trump’s statements about China and Taiwan.
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Senator Marco Rubio spoke about U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.
Rubio emphasized the goal to maintain the existing status quo in Taiwan.
He addressed shifts in President Donald Trump’s views on China.
The discussion involved concerns about tensions between Taiwan and China.
Rubio made these statements during a CBS News interview.
The U.S. wants to avoid conflict in the Taiwan region.
The article focuses on U.S. politics and foreign relations with China.
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The White House correspondents' dinner, an annual event for reporters and government officials, has been rescheduled to July 24 after a shooting disrupted the event in April. The decision to postpone the dinner was made carefully by the White House Correspondents' Association board.
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The event is called the White House correspondents' dinner and occurs every year.
A shooting happened at the dinner in April 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Cole Allen has been accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the dinner.
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) board decided to move the dinner to July 24, 2026.
The decision to reschedule was deliberate and involved input from WHCA members.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, and WHCA president Weijia Jiang have been involved with the event.
The dinner was originally held at the Washington Hilton hotel.
The incident and rescheduling are still developing stories with updates expected.
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California Democrats redrew the state's congressional districts to try to gain five House seats and counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas. The upcoming primary election will show if this strategy works, especially in San Diego, where a crowded Democratic field could split votes and let two Republicans advance to the general election.
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California Democrats convinced voters to allow them to redraw congressional districts.
The goal is to gain five U.S. House seats to balance Republican changes in Texas.
California uses a top-two primary system where the two highest vote-getters move on, no matter their party.
In a San Diego district redrawn slightly in favor of Democrats, Republican Rep. Darrell Issa retired.
Jim Desmond, a Republican county supervisor, is running, along with nine Democrats.
The Democrat vote could split among many candidates, allowing two Republicans to lead and advance.
If two Republicans advance, Democrats would miss a chance to gain a seat in November.
Ammar Campa-Najjar, a Democratic candidate, said this outcome would be a setback after much effort to redraw districts.
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A bill to create the American Women's History Museum was not supported by some lawmakers who say they support women. The museum would have celebrated the achievements of biological women who overcame challenges.
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A bill proposed the creation of the American Women's History Museum.
The museum's focus was on honoring biological women's achievements.
Some lawmakers who say they support women did not back the bill.
The museum aims to show the obstacles biological women have faced.
The bill was intended to recognize the history and contributions of women in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Some Democratic lawmakers are upset about this choice.
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Bill Pulte was appointed by President Trump to lead the ODNI temporarily.
Pulte is currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the ODNI position last month.
Democratic lawmakers have expressed frustration with Pulte’s appointment.
The ODNI oversees the United States intelligence community.
The appointment comes as a direct replacement for Gabbard’s vacancy.
The reaction from Democrats indicates political disagreement over the choice.
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Two groups, Freedom 250 and America250, are planning events to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. Freedom 250 is connected to the White House and includes a concert series and other events in Washington, D.C., while America250 was created by Congress to organize nonpartisan nationwide celebrations.
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Freedom 250 is a nonprofit linked to the White House and President Trump, organizing a "Great American State Fair" and a UFC match at the White House.
Many performers dropped out of Freedom 250’s concert series, citing concerns about politicization.
President Trump suggested canceling the concert and holding a "Make America Great Again Rally" instead.
Freedom 250 was created by President Trump’s executive order through the "Salute to America 250 Task Force."
America250 is a nonprofit established by Congress to support the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which plans bipartisan, nationwide events.
Freedom 250 has corporate partners like Exxon Mobil, Oracle, Mastercard, and others but does not disclose donors.
Freedom 250 also plans the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street race in Washington, D.C.
America250 aims to create nonpartisan celebrations involving all states and communities across the country.
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President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity that focuses on national security and improving AI-related cybersecurity measures. The order requires several government agencies to develop ways to evaluate AI models and does not create new mandatory government licenses for AI development.
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President Trump signed the executive order on AI and cybersecurity on Tuesday.
The order emphasizes strengthening national security through better AI cybersecurity.
It creates a “cybersecurity clearinghouse” to improve coordination among agencies.
Within 60 days, several agencies including the Treasury and National Security Agency must develop a process to assess advanced AI models.
The order defines a “covered frontier model” as part of its evaluation framework.
The new order replaces a stricter previous version that President Trump cancelled over competitiveness concerns.
The order specifically prohibits mandatory government licensing or permits for developing new AI models.
David Sacks, a former White House AI advisor, and Ryan Baasch influenced the language limiting government control over AI licensing.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking tech companies to voluntarily share new AI models with the federal government up to 30 days before release. This move aims to improve national security and cybersecurity by reviewing AI tools before they become public, marking a shift from Trump's earlier lighter approach to AI regulation.
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The executive order creates a voluntary process for federal review of powerful new AI models before public release.
Tech companies are not required, but are encouraged to share their AI models with the government for up to 30 days of review.
The government wants to use this review to protect national security and strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
The order moves away from President Trump’s earlier low-regulation stance on AI, which included revoking a Biden-era AI safety order.
Some Trump supporters wanted stricter AI review rules, but the final order keeps the process voluntary.
The National Security Agency, Department of Defense, and Treasury Department will help identify risky AI models and potential vulnerabilities.
The administration has deals with major AI companies like Microsoft, Google DeepMind, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic to review AI tools early.
The government plans to hire more AI and cybersecurity experts and improve cybersecurity at important places like hospitals and banks.
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Senator Bernie Sanders proposed creating a government-run "AI sovereign wealth fund" that would own half of some large AI companies. The money made from this fund would give direct payments to Americans and support public services like health care, education, and housing.
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The proposal is called the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act.
Big AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI would transfer 50% of their stock to the fund.
This transfer is not a tax but a one-time transfer of ownership.
The government would manage the fund on behalf of the American people.
Money earned from the fund would be paid directly to Americans as cash, especially in the early stages.
The fund’s returns could also help fund public programs like health care and education over time.
The plan is meant to share AI-generated wealth widely instead of concentrating it with a few tech leaders.
Details about how much money people would receive and who qualifies have not been finalized.
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