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House conservatives stopped a procedural rule that would allow debate and voting on a group of laws related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the SAVE America Act. This defeat was a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson, who wanted to move forward with many issues during the week.
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A group of conservative Republicans in the House blocked a procedural rule.
The rule would have started debate and final votes on several pieces of legislation.
The vote to reject the rule was 198 against and 224 in favor.
14 Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the rule.
The blocked rule included the NDAA, a key defense policy bill.
The SAVE America Act is another law included in the group.
Speaker Mike Johnson aimed to pass many bills this week.
The defeat slows down his legislative plans.
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The US Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily in the country. The court confirmed that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to almost all children born on US soil.
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The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to stop birthright citizenship.
The ruling confirms the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause applies to children born in the US, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
President Trump issued an executive order early in his second term trying to end birthright citizenship, which led to lawsuits.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several states challenged Trump’s order in court.
The court relied on the precedent set by the 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which protected citizenship rights even for children of immigrants who could not become citizens.
Birthright citizenship in the US is based on jus soli, meaning citizenship by place of birth.
The 14th Amendment was adopted in 1868 to ensure citizenship rights for Black Americans after the Civil War.
Very few exceptions exist where a child born in the US is not granted citizenship, such as children of foreign diplomats.
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Ukraine has started using longer-range missiles and drones to strike Russian fuel and power facilities in Crimea, the peninsula Russia took control of in 2014. These attacks have caused shortages at gas stations in Crimea and raised questions about Russia’s ability to hold the area and possible future negotiations.
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Ukraine is targeting fuel and power supplies in Crimea with longer-range missiles and drones.
Crimea has been under Russian control since 2014 after Russia annexed it.
The attacks have led to gas shortages at many stations in Crimea.
Russia is continuing military actions on other fronts but Crimea shows signs of vulnerability.
There is debate about whether Ukraine will launch a full offensive to retake Crimea.
Some people in Crimea voted to join Russia in a past referendum.
The strikes affect not just Crimea but also the wider Black Sea region important for trade.
An upcoming NATO summit in Turkey will discuss security issues related to the Black Sea.
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The US Supreme Court decided not to change the rule that grants citizenship to almost everyone born in the United States. This ruling ended President Donald Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship.
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The Supreme Court made the decision on June 30, 2026.
The vote was 6 to 3 in favor of keeping birthright citizenship as it is.
Birthright citizenship means that most people born on US soil are automatically US citizens.
President Donald Trump wanted to change this policy to reduce immigration.
The court’s decision is one of the last major rulings of its current term.
This ruling blocks a significant part of President Trump’s immigration plan.
The decision was widely anticipated and closely watched by the public.
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Madison Square Garden in New York City will hold two events related to the wedding of singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce. The events will have strict no-phone rules, limited guest lists, and street closures nearby to ensure privacy.
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The first event at Madison Square Garden is set for Thursday at 6 p.m. and will host about 100 people.
The second event will be on Friday afternoon with a cocktail hour starting at 4 p.m. and lasting until 4 a.m. Saturday.
About 1,000 people are expected to attend the second event.
Both events will have a strict no-phone policy for all attendees, workers, and security.
Portions of West 31st Street and West 33rd Street around the venue will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians during the events.
Tents and canopies will be placed to keep people from seeing arrivals and departures.
Streets 7th and 8th Avenues will remain open.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025 but have not publicly confirmed wedding details.
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The Supreme Court will hear cases about whether bans on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 violate the Second Amendment, which protects the right to own guns. The challenges come from states like Connecticut and areas near Chicago, where such bans exist.
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The Supreme Court will review laws banning semiautomatic rifles often called assault weapons.
The cases focus on bans in Connecticut and the Chicago area.
About a dozen states have similar bans in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
A national ban on assault weapons expired in 2004, and Democrats want to bring it back after mass shootings.
Some states continue to pass new gun restrictions, including Virginia and Rhode Island.
The court’s conservative majority expanded gun rights in a major 2022 ruling.
This case is part of ongoing legal battles over gun rights and laws in the U.S.
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The Supreme Court decided to uphold birthright citizenship, which means people born in the United States are citizens by law. Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, said he strongly disagreed with this decision.
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The Supreme Court ruled to keep birthright citizenship in place.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
Kevin Roberts is the leader of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative group.
Roberts called the ruling a "tremendous betrayal of the public."
He said the decision weakens U.S. sovereignty, which means control over the country.
Roberts believes the ruling lowers the value of American citizenship.
The statement was made on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and their candidates. The court said these spending limits violate free speech protections in the Constitution’s First Amendment and overturned a rule that had been in place for over 50 years.
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The ruling was made by six conservative justices in favor, with three liberal justices dissenting.
The case challenged limits on coordinated party spending in US elections under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
This law had capped spending to help prevent corruption by limiting coordination between parties and candidates.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the Republican candidates involved in the lawsuit.
The Supreme Court overruled a 2001 decision that had upheld these spending limits.
The Federal Election Commission, under President Trump’s administration, declined to defend the spending cap in court.
Spending limits varied by state from about $127,000 to $3.9 million for Senate races in 2025.
The ruling comes before the November midterm elections, when Republicans control significant campaign funds compared to Democrats.
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The FDA has approved Zyn nicotine pouches to be advertised as less harmful than cigarettes. This decision covers 10 flavors of Zyn products that have been sold in the U.S. since January 2025.
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The FDA permits Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful than traditional cigarettes.
The approval applies to 10 different flavors of Zyn nicotine pouches.
Zyn products have been legally sold in the United States since January 2025.
Nicotine pouches are smokeless tobacco alternatives that deliver nicotine without burning tobacco.
This is the first time the FDA has authorized such a health claim for nicotine pouches.
The decision allows companies to provide consumers with information about reduced health risks compared to smoking.
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Justice Samuel Alito disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision to reject restrictions on birthright citizenship that were put in place by President Trump’s administration. He wrote a dissenting opinion calling the ruling a major judgment but also a serious error.
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The Supreme Court made a 6-3 decision against an executive order from President Trump limiting birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
Justice Alito wrote a dissent saying the decision was very important but mistakenly decided.
The executive order aimed to change how citizenship is granted at birth.
The majority of justices rejected this approach, keeping birthright citizenship as it was.
Alito’s opinion shows disagreement within the court on this issue.
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Representative Tom Kean, a Republican from New Jersey, returned to Capitol Hill after being away for several weeks. He said he was diagnosed with depression, which led to a long hospital stay.
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Tom Kean is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey.
He had been absent from Capitol Hill for an extended period.
His last recorded vote was on March 5.
Kean said he was diagnosed with depression during his time away.
He received treatment that required a long hospital stay.
Kean returned to work at Capitol Hill on a Tuesday.
His absence and health update were reported by CBS News.
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A weather system off the southeastern U.S. coast may develop into Tropical Storm Bertha as it moves toward Florida later this week. The National Hurricane Center says there is a low chance (10%) it will form in the next two days, but conditions could change as it nears warmer waters.
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The system is currently disorganized and has a 10% chance of becoming a tropical storm within 48 hours.
If named, Bertha would be the second storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a below-average hurricane season due to expected El Niño conditions.
El Niño typically increases upper-level winds that make it harder for storms to form and strengthen.
Forecasters say dry air and a heat dome causing high temperatures may limit storm development.
The system is expected to move over the warm Gulf Stream water around July 1 or 2, which could help it develop into a tropical depression.
Even if a storm does not form, strong rip currents are expected along the Florida and Carolinas coasts starting Tuesday afternoon.
The National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a separate Pacific system with a higher (80%) chance of developing soon.
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Credit card debt forgiveness programs can help eligible borrowers reduce the amount they owe over several years. Starting such a program this July may be a good idea due to high interest rates and the chance to better manage other financial needs.
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Debt forgiveness means settling credit card debt for less than the full amount owed.
You might qualify if you owe more than $7,500 and have financial hardship.
These programs usually take 2 to 4 years to complete.
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to lower interest rates soon, so credit card rates may stay high.
Joining a forgiveness program means you stop paying credit card companies directly and save money for a lump-sum offer.
This approach can help you focus on other financial needs like living expenses.
High inflation and expected steady borrowing costs make debt forgiveness more appealing now.
Starting the program in July could lead to quicker financial relief over time.
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Progressive Democrats are competing against current officeholders in Colorado's primary elections. They aim to win important races to influence the direction of the Democratic Party.
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The elections are primary contests, meaning members of the Democratic Party choose their candidates.
Progressive Democrats want to replace some current Democratic leaders.
These challenges could change the party’s policies and priorities.
The focus is on races happening in Colorado.
The outcome could affect future political decisions in the state.
The primaries were held on a Tuesday.
CBS News covered the event through reporter Zak Hudak.
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Two very different movies, Citizen Vigilante and Supergirl, have attracted attention in recent weeks. Citizen Vigilante gained popularity online using social media and digital releases, while Supergirl had a traditional, expensive worldwide theater release.
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Citizen Vigilante is a low-budget vigilante thriller directed by Uwe Boll.
Supergirl is a $170 million DC superhero blockbuster.
Citizen Vigilante became popular online through social media and video-on-demand platforms.
Elon Musk helped boost Citizen Vigilante by offering it free for 48 hours on X (formerly Twitter).
Supergirl was released worldwide in theaters by Warner Bros. and DC Studios before digital release.
Film expert Scott Mendelson says online buzz does not always mean a movie is financially successful.
The key way to measure a movie’s success is by money earned, mainly from box office sales and revenue.
Hollywood is moving back to theater releases because streaming alone has not replaced traditional business models.
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Bill Maher, a TV host, recently said that Democrats could lose the upcoming midterm elections because some far-left candidates won their primaries in New York. Earlier, he had predicted Democrats would easily win the midterms.
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Bill Maher hosts the HBO show "Real Time."
He initially said Democrats were sure to win the midterms.
Now, he believes some far-left candidates in New York could hurt Democrats’ chances.
These far-left candidates won their party primaries.
Maher described these candidates as “really crazy.”
The midterm elections will take place in November.
This shift in Maher’s view highlights concerns about party unity and voter appeal.
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The Supreme Court has decided not to review an appeal made by President Donald Trump in a case involving E. Jean Carroll. Multiple courts have already supported the previous rulings in favor of Carroll.
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E. Jean Carroll has been involved in a legal case against President Donald Trump.
Carroll has worked for years to defend her credibility in this case.
Several courts have ruled in favor of Carroll before.
The Supreme Court refused to hear President Trump’s appeal.
This decision means the lower court rulings will stand.
The case has attracted public attention due to its high-profile individuals.
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A man named Anthony won $3.3 million playing a slot machine at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport. The win happened on a $10 bet on the Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s Slots machine.
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The jackpot was won on Sunday in the C Gates area of the airport.
Anthony was identified as the winner by the slot machine company International Game Technology (IGT).
Gambling winnings over $5,000 have an automatic 24% federal tax withheld.
Nevada does not tax lottery winnings or personal income.
This is not the first big win at this airport; a $1.8 million jackpot was won in May 2025 and a $348,507.71 jackpot was won in September.
The slot machine game played was Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s Slots.
The bet size for the jackpot was $10.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to give a speech on the National Mall on July 4, causing delays for the fireworks show in Washington, D.C. Security measures and hot weather are also affecting the event timing, which may push the fireworks start time as late as 11 p.m. or beyond.
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President Trump will speak for about 45 minutes starting around 9:50 p.m. on July 4.
The speech is part of the Freedom 250 event aiming to break the record for the largest fireworks display with 850,000 shells over 40 minutes.
Fireworks were initially planned to start at 10:30 p.m., but may be delayed to 11 p.m. or later.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the fireworks "won't begin until 11 p.m."
The event includes a military flyover featuring a 17-aircraft formation showcasing the new Air Force One plane.
Temperatures could reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit, causing concern for attendees' safety during long waits.
Security is at a level comparable to a presidential inauguration, which adds to delays.
There is a 30% chance of thunderstorms, which could further delay or postpone the show.
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A strong heatwave is expected to hit the central and eastern United States this week, raising demand for electricity. Power grid operators warn that the high temperatures, combined with rising energy use from technology like data centers and electric vehicles, could strain the electric grid and push electricity demand to record levels.
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The heatwave will peak from Tuesday through Thursday, with temperatures above 38°C (100°F) from Boston to Washington, DC.
Humidity could make it feel as hot as 46°C (114°F) in some places, with warm nights offering little relief.
The Fourth of July holiday and the FIFA World Cup knockout stage will increase electricity and travel demand.
PJM Interconnection, the largest US grid operator, forecasts a record electricity demand of 166.3 gigawatts on Thursday evening.
New power plants take longer and cost more to build, causing supply to lag behind growing demand.
Energy use is rising due to data centers, especially those supporting artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles.
Hyperscale data centers, which use a lot of power, are concentrated in northern Virginia within PJM’s area.
Researchers found that land near AI data centers can heat up by 2°C to 9°C (3.6°F to 16.2°F), a "data heat island effect."
The National Weather Service advises people to stay cool and hydrated, as heat has caused over 21,000 deaths in the US since 1999, with the highest number in 2023.
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