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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter was granted a temporary restraining order against a man who allegedly tried to break into her home in Los Angeles. Officials said the man had been watching her property for several weeks before attempting to enter.
Key Facts
Sabrina Carpenter is a pop singer.
A man tried to force his way into her home in Los Angeles.
The man had been watching her property for weeks before the incident.
Authorities were involved in the case.
A temporary restraining order was issued to keep the man away from Carpenter.
The restraining order was granted on a Monday.
The order is meant to protect Carpenter from the alleged stalker.
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California held primary elections to choose two candidates for governor and nominees for the U.S. House using a new voting map approved by voters. The primary also included many state and local races, such as the Los Angeles mayor’s race, where the current mayor faces many challengers.
Key Facts
There were 61 candidates competing for California governor in the primary.
California uses a top-two primary system where all candidates run together, regardless of party.
Voters approved a new district map for U.S. House elections in a 2025 ballot measure.
The current Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, is term-limited and cannot run again.
Democrats in the governor’s race risk splitting their vote, which could allow two Republicans to advance to the general election.
The Los Angeles mayoral race includes more than a dozen challengers challenging the Democratic incumbent mayor.
A former reality TV personality is running for Los Angeles mayor and has drawn attention from President Donald Trump, who is also known for his reality TV background.
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Iowa is holding primary elections to choose candidates for important positions, including governor and U.S. Senate, after two key Republicans retired. Winners from these primaries will compete in the November midterm elections, which could influence control of Congress and impact future presidential races.
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Governor Kim Reynolds and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, two top Iowa Republican leaders, announced retirements.
Their retirements caused many open races and competitive primaries in Iowa on Tuesday.
The winners of these primaries will run in the November midterm elections.
Iowa's U.S. Senate and House seats are closely contested and could affect which party controls Congress.
The next Iowa governor might influence the 2028 presidential election because of the state's importance in that race.
Four candidates, two Republicans and two Democrats, are competing to replace Senator Ernst, who decided not to run again in 2025.
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and former state Sen. Jim Carlin are the main Republican candidates for Senate.
State Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls are competing for the Democratic Senate nomination.
Jim Carlin previously ran for a different Senate seat in 2022 and received about 27% of the Republican primary vote against Senator Chuck Grassley.
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New Jersey held primary elections to choose candidates for the U.S. House and Senate. One important race is in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, where Republican Tom Kean Jr. is running for a third term without any primary challengers.
Key Facts
New Jersey voters took part in primaries to select candidates for the U.S. Congress.
The 7th Congressional District is a key area that may influence control of the House of Representatives.
Republicans currently have a small majority in the House but face challenges in the midterm elections.
Usually, the party with the White House loses seats during midterms.
Changes in voting district borders (redistricting) and Supreme Court decisions may help Republicans in some states.
Tom Kean Jr., a Republican, is the current representative for New Jersey's 7th District and is running for a third term.
Tom Kean Jr. has no opponents in his party's primary election.
His father, Thomas Kean Sr., was a Republican governor of New Jersey in the 1980s.
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A growing number of doctors and public health experts are running for political office in the United States. They want to fix health problems they see caused by recent government policies, including cuts to health funding and reduced support for science-led health agencies under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Abdul El-Sayed expanded Detroit’s health department after the city went bankrupt, improving public health services.
Many doctors and scientists are running for office to address health issues linked to government policies.
They criticize cuts in funding and staffing at health agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The Department of Health and Human Services lost 20,000 employees and reduced public health funding by over $12 billion since 2025.
More than 2,000 NIH research grants have been canceled.
Top scientific leaders at major health agencies have been removed or forced out.
Candidates like Richard Pan highlight their commitment to science-based health decisions.
Declining vaccination rates and disease outbreaks are concerns related to government health policies and misinformation.
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California uses a “jungle primary” system where all candidates run together in one primary, and the top two, regardless of party, move to the general election. Some Democrats want to change this system, fearing that multiple Democratic candidates could split their votes and allow two Republicans to advance in the general election.
Key Facts
The jungle primary started in 2010 under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to increase competition.
In this system, voters can choose any candidate in the primary, no matter their party.
The two candidates with the most votes go to the general election, even if they are from the same party.
This system has led to general elections where two Democrats compete against each other in California.
Some Democrats worry having many Democratic candidates could split votes and let two Republicans advance.
Republican Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco were early frontrunners this year but the chance of two Republicans advancing has lessened.
Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out after assault allegations, helping Democrat Xavier Becerra rise.
A Democratic strategist plans to propose a 2028 ballot measure to end the jungle primary and return to party-based primaries.
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Montana voters are choosing candidates in primary elections to replace some Republican lawmakers who are leaving office. Key races include the U.S. Senate and House seats, with Republican Senator Steve Daines retiring and endorsing Kurt Alme to run for his seat.
Key Facts
Montana held state primary elections to pick party nominees for the U.S. Senate and House seats.
Republican Senator Steve Daines is retiring after two terms and is not running again.
Daines endorsed Kurt Alme, a former U.S. Attorney, as his preferred replacement.
Daines withdrew from the race shortly before the filing deadline, with Alme entering right after.
President Donald Trump endorsed Kurt Alme for the U.S. Senate seat.
Republicans currently hold slim majorities in both chambers of Congress.
Some state legislative primaries are showing divisions within Montana’s Republican Party.
Montana is not a top target for Democrats to flip seats despite open races due to retirements.
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South Dakota is holding a Republican primary election to choose its next governor and other officials. Current Governor Larry Rhoden, who took office after Kristi Noem joined President Donald Trump's Cabinet, faces challenges from U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson, state House Speaker Jon Hansen, and businessman Toby Doeden.
Key Facts
South Dakota voters are having a Republican primary election on Tuesday.
The primary includes choosing a nominee for governor and other state and federal offices.
Sioux Falls residents are also electing a new mayor.
Larry Rhoden is the current governor, having taken over in early 2025 after Kristi Noem stepped down.
Rhoden was lieutenant governor before becoming governor.
He is seeking a full term as governor in this election.
His opponents for the Republican nomination are U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, state House Speaker Jon Hansen, and businessman Toby Doeden.
Kristi Noem left the governor’s office to join President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
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New Mexico held primary elections to choose candidates for governor and other offices. The race includes Democrats Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman competing to replace term-limited Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Key Facts
New Mexico had primary elections for governor and other state and federal positions.
Outgoing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham cannot run again due to term limits.
Deb Haaland, a former congresswoman and Interior Secretary, is running for the Democratic nomination.
Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney, is also running for the Democratic nomination.
Deb Haaland was the first Native American cabinet secretary in the U.S. government.
If elected governor, Haaland would be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of any state.
New Mexico is the second-largest oil-producing state in the U.S.
Rising gas prices linked to the war in Iran may impact the state’s economy and will be an issue for the new governor.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stopped work on the "anti-weaponization" fund after a court blocked it. Critics from both parties had raised concerns that the fund might improperly benefit allies of President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
The DOJ created an "anti-weaponization" fund intended to address certain issues within the department.
A court blocked the fund, preventing it from being used.
The fund was criticized by Republicans and Democrats alike.
Critics said the fund might act as a slush fund, meaning improper or secret use of money.
After the court’s decision, the DOJ announced it would stop efforts related to the fund.
The controversy centers on the fund’s potential to help allies of President Donald Trump.
CBS News reported on the situation, with Kathryn Watson providing coverage.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will testify in budget hearings before the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning. Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will also testify before the Senate. Their testimonies come amid ongoing discussions about a deal with Iran.
Key Facts
Marco Rubio is the Secretary of State and will testify before both the House and Senate.
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General and will testify before the House.
Markwayne Mullin is the Homeland Security Secretary and will testify before the Senate.
All three officials will discuss budget matters in their testimonies.
These hearings are happening on Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning.
Rubio’s testimony is related to a deal involving Iran.
The hearings involve members of both chambers of the U.S. Congress: the House and the Senate.
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Graham Platner, the likely Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine, is continuing his campaign after a sexting scandal became public. Reporters are looking at how this event might influence voter opinions and the Senate race outcome.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is expected to be the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate race.
A sexting scandal involving Platner has emerged during the campaign.
Despite the scandal, Platner has not stopped his campaign efforts.
CBS News is reporting on voter reactions to the scandal.
The scandal may affect how people vote in the Maine Senate election.
This race is part of the U.S. Senate elections.
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Senator Marco Rubio will speak to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the State Department's budget. This hearing comes as talks to stop the war in Iran have stalled.
Key Facts
Marco Rubio, a U.S. Senator, will testify before a Senate committee.
The committee is the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The topic is the budget request for the U.S. State Department.
There are ongoing negotiations to end the war involving Iran.
These negotiations have been delayed or blocked recently.
President Donald Trump had expressed hope last week about reaching a deal with Iran.
The conflict with Iran has lasted about three months so far.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has temporarily removed bedtime rules for children during the New York Knicks’ run in the NBA Finals. This decision allows kids to stay up late to watch and support the Knicks, who are competing in the finals for the first time since 1999.
Key Facts
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order canceling bedtimes for kids during the Knicks’ NBA Finals run.
The Knicks are playing against the San Antonio Spurs in the finals starting Wednesday.
This is the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
The mayor stated that repealing bedtimes was an easy decision.
The Knicks are aiming to win their first title since 1973.
Mamdani is a sports fan who also celebrated Arsenal’s Premier League win and the Knicks’ recent Eastern Conference finals win.
He held a $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents.
Mamdani was jokingly linked to the New York Mets’ losing streak after visiting their stadium earlier this season.
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The U.S. Justice Department announced it will stop work on a nearly $1.8 billion fund created by President Trump aimed at preventing the misuse of certain resources. This decision follows a court order temporarily blocking the fund. At the same time, President Trump is involved in ongoing peace talks with Iran.
Key Facts
The Justice Department will pause work on President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund is valued at nearly $1.8 billion.
A court order is temporarily blocking the use of this fund.
The purpose of the fund is to prevent the misuse or "weaponization" of specific resources or tools.
President Trump is currently engaged in peace talks with Iran.
The Justice Department made this announcement on a Monday.
The situation with the fund is part of ongoing legal and political developments involving the Trump administration.
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President Donald Trump faced significant legal setbacks last week that could impact a fund he controls and may also affect the Kennedy Center. These losses might lead to financial and organizational changes for both entities.
Key Facts
President Trump experienced important court defeats recently.
These legal decisions could end a fund linked to him, sometimes called a "slush fund," which means money set aside for special uses.
The court rulings might also affect the Kennedy Center, a major cultural institution in the U.S.
The nature of the legal cases involves financial and organizational issues.
The outcomes could change how the fund and the Kennedy Center operate financially.
These events are part of ongoing legal challenges surrounding President Trump.
The court decisions might have broader effects on related organizations or projects connected to him.
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California voters are voting on Tuesday in several tight races, including the governor’s race and the mayoral race in Los Angeles. These elections are drawing significant attention due to how closely contested they are.
Key Facts
Californians will vote on Tuesday in important elections.
The governor’s race in California is very close.
The Los Angeles mayoral race is also tightly contested.
These races could impact the future leadership of California and Los Angeles.
The information comes from a CBS News report.
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Los Angeles voters are choosing their next mayor in a primary election featuring 14 candidates, including current Mayor Karen Bass, city council member Nithya Raman, and reality TV star Spencer Pratt. The main topics in the race are recovery from the 2025 wildfires, homelessness, and immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
The Los Angeles mayoral primary took place on June 2, 2026.
Fourteen candidates are running, with Bass, Raman, and Pratt leading in polls.
Karen Bass is the current mayor, a Democrat, and served six terms in Congress.
Nithya Raman is a city council member, a progressive Democrat, and an urban planner.
Spencer Pratt is a Republican and a former reality TV personality running as an outsider.
The 2025 wildfires destroyed over 10,000 buildings and burned 30,000 acres in Los Angeles.
Candidates debated the city’s wildfire response and recovery efforts.
Homelessness is a key issue, with different approaches proposed by each lead candidate.
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Andrew Richard Lukehart, a 53-year-old Florida man, is scheduled to be executed for killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter in 1996. He was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse, and his execution will be Florida’s eighth in 2026.
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Lukehart confessed to killing the 5-month-old baby in 1996 by dropping her on her head and shaking her.
He threw the baby’s body into a pond, where it was later found by police.
He was convicted and sentenced to death in 1997 for first-degree murder and child abuse.
His appeals, including concerns about medication interaction with the lethal injection, were denied by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
The execution is set for 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke, using a three-drug lethal injection.
Florida had 19 executions in 2025, the highest annual number since 1976, led by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Another execution in Florida is planned later in June 2026 for a different inmate.
Lethal injections in Florida use a sedative, a paralytic, and a drug that stops the heart.
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Senate candidate Graham Platner is running for the Democratic nomination in Maine's 2026 election and faces reports that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women early in his marriage. His wife, Amy Gertner, has publicly defended him, saying she knows the person he is and is hurt by the media coverage.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine.
He is trying to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins, who has served for nearly 30 years.
Reports surfaced that Platner sent explicit messages to several women early in his marriage to Amy Gertner.
Amy Gertner, Platner’s wife, who married him in fall 2023, has defended him publicly against the reports.
They run an oyster farming business in Sullivan, Maine, called Waukeag Neck Oyster Company.
Gertner has worked on Platner’s campaign, with over $29,000 paid to her as campaign payroll.
Platner described their family as working class and said veterans’ benefits help them get by.
Both said they addressed the issue privately and the messages stopped before his campaign began.
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