The White House has asked Congress for $87.6 billion, mainly to fund Pentagon costs related to the U.S. conflict with Iran. This request comes amid political challenges, as lawmakers from both parties have expressed opposition to more military actions.
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The request totals $87.6 billion.
Most of the money is for Pentagon expenses tied to the Iran conflict.
The White House formally submitted this funding request to Congress.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about further military involvement.
The timing of the request is politically sensitive due to these objections.
The funds also aim to support U.S. farmers and address Ebola response efforts.
Congress must approve the requested money for it to be used.
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In recent New York Democratic primary elections, voters chose candidates who were not supported by established Democratic leaders in Congress. This shows a change in voter preference away from traditional party figures.
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The primaries took place in New York.
Voters rejected candidates endorsed by prominent Democratic leaders in Congress.
The shift suggests voters prefer new or different candidates over the party establishment.
This change was observed in multiple closely watched primary races.
The information was reported by CBS News correspondent Major Garrett.
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A CBS News poll shows most Americans oppose having a data center built near them, mainly because they worry about environmental damage and resource use. While many people do not know much about data centers, those who know more tend to see some economic benefits but still mostly oppose new local data centers.
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More than twice as many Americans oppose as support building a data center in their local area.
Only 16% of people say they know a lot about data centers; this group sees some benefits but still mostly opposes local data centers.
Many Americans believe data centers harm the environment and use a lot of water and electricity.
Slightly more people think data centers help the local economy and increase tax revenue.
Half of Americans think data centers create jobs in the short term but fewer believe in long-term job growth.
People who support local data centers generally believe they are necessary for the U.S. to stay competitive in technology and artificial intelligence.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see data centers as needed for competition, but both groups often oppose having one nearby.
A large number of respondents say they are unsure about the effects of data centers, showing that many feel unfamiliar with the topic.
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All three candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary elections. This outcome may have effects beyond New York City and could influence politics on a larger scale.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
He endorsed three candidates in primary elections.
All three endorsed candidates won their races.
The primary wins show support for Mamdani’s political views.
These victories might affect political trends outside of New York City.
The news was reported by CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak.
Primaries are elections where parties choose their candidates for the main election.
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President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove their citizenship and show photo ID before voting. The bill faces opposition in the Senate and has not yet been brought to a vote, while some states are creating their own laws with similar rules.
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The SAVE America Act would require voters to prove U.S. citizenship when registering and show photo ID before voting.
Federal law requires voters to be U.S. citizens but does not currently require proof of citizenship to register.
President Trump says he will not sign other bills until the SAVE Act passes because he considers it a “national emergency.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not brought the bill to a vote, citing lack of support and resistance to ending the filibuster.
Some Republican-led states are passing their own voter ID and proof-of-citizenship laws.
The bill would criminally punish election officials who register voters without proper citizenship proof.
Critics worry about difficulties for name changes (such as after marriage) and the 21 million Americans who lack ready proof of citizenship or government-issued photo ID.
President Trump has also added proposals banning most mail-in voting and restricting transgender healthcare and sports participation to gain more Republican support.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) warned California that its law banning Glock handguns breaks the Second Amendment, which protects the right to own firearms. The DOJ plans to take legal action if California does not stop enforcing this ban.
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The DOJ issued a warning to California about its ban on Glock pistols.
The ban is said to violate the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The Second Amendment protects the right to own and use firearms.
The DOJ is prepared to file a federal lawsuit if California continues to enforce the ban.
The warning was announced by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet.
The DOJ supports the right of Californians to have handguns for self-protection.
The issue involves enforcement of a law specific to handguns made by Glock.
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NASA has canceled several costly and delayed projects related to its Artemis Moon program, including an upgraded rocket stage, a stage adapter, a launch tower, and a lunar habitat module. A government report found these projects had doubled in cost and faced years of delays, supporting NASA’s decision to shift focus to a lunar surface base instead.
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NASA stopped work on the Exploration Upper Stage, Universal Stage Adapter, Mobile Launcher 2, and Lunar Gateway habitat.
Combined contract costs rose from about $2.8 billion to nearly $5.9 billion over more than ten years.
Project delivery dates were pushed back as much as seven years.
The Universal Stage Adapter, a relatively simple component, grew from a $131 million contract to a projected $497 million cost.
The delivery date for the Universal Stage Adapter was delayed to 2030.
NASA’s Human Spaceflight chief said cost growth and delays justified canceling these programs.
NASA is refocusing efforts to build a base on the Moon’s surface rather than in orbit.
The canceled components were part of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Artemis mission hardware.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Republican lawmakers to seek support for a $1.5 trillion defense budget and additional funds for the Iran war. Despite their efforts, many GOP fiscal conservatives remain hesitant to approve the large spending increase.
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President Trump requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget.
Additional billions are sought for funding efforts related to the Iran war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined President Trump in meetings on Capitol Hill.
The goal was to gain support from Republican lawmakers for the spending plan.
Many GOP fiscal hawks (lawmakers focused on controlling government spending) are reluctant to approve the budget.
The discussions took place amid broader Pentagon and defense concerns.
The administration is facing challenges balancing national security needs with budget limits.
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On June 24, 2026, France recorded its hottest day since weather records began in 1947, breaking the previous day's temperature record. About 44 million people in France are under the highest warning level for extreme heat.
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France reached its highest temperature ever recorded since 1947 on June 24, 2026.
This new record surpassed the temperature recorded just one day earlier.
Nearly 67 million people live in France, and about 44 million are currently under the most severe heat alert (red alert).
The national weather agency issued the heat warnings.
The heatwave has led to concerns about climate change and its effects.
People are seeking ways to cool off, such as gathering near waterways.
Officials say France is well-prepared for heatwaves compared to some other European countries.
The extreme heat is causing challenges, like risks to outdoor workers and threats to crops.
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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will keep its military presence in southern Lebanon. This position remains firm even if the United States asks Israel to withdraw its forces.
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Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not leave southern Lebanon.
Israel took control of part of southern Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah.
Israeli forces have stayed in southern Lebanon even after a ceasefire.
The US has apparently pressured Israel to withdraw from this area.
Israel is refusing to pull back despite US demands.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon is located north of Israel and has been involved in conflicts with it.
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An 18-year-old recently graduated high school student entered the public library in Chico, California, and fatally shot two men and injured a child. The attack shocked the community, as this type of violence had not happened in the city before.
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The shooting occurred on a Monday afternoon at the Chico public library, the only library serving about 107,000 people.
The shooter, Bradley Scott Sayer, was 18 years old and had graduated from Chico High School two weeks before the attack.
Sayer returned to his car to get a shotgun before opening fire inside the library.
Two men, Robert Johnson (74) and Jacob Cody Hull (46), died in the shooting; Hull died protecting a 7-year-old girl who was injured but later released from the hospital.
Library staff quickly locked workrooms to protect visitors during the shooting.
Police arrived within two minutes and arrested the shooter about four minutes after the first 911 call.
The shooter reportedly planned a Columbine-style attack and wore a T-shirt referencing the 1999 Columbine massacre.
The community was deeply affected since the library is a vital and safe place for many residents, including fire survivors and families.
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Democrats in New York responded calmly after three surprising wins by left-wing candidates in recent elections. These candidates, supported by New York City’s mayor, defeated two current members of the House of Representatives.
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Three antiestablishment Democratic candidates won elections in New York.
Two of the winners identify as democratic socialists, which means they support more government control of the economy and social programs.
These candidates were backed by Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City.
Two current House members lost their seats in these elections.
Democratic leaders mostly tried to minimize any conflict or disagreements within the party after these results.
The election outcomes show a shift toward more left-wing ideas in some parts of the Democratic Party.
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Congressional members from both parties gathered to dedicate a national time capsule. This capsule will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, and opened 250 years later during the United States’ 500th anniversary.
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The dedication took place on Capitol Hill.
Members of both major political parties took part.
The time capsule aims to capture a snapshot of current America.
It will be buried on July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia.
The capsule is part of the America250 commission created by the Time Capsule Act of 2016.
The capsule will be opened in the year 2276, marking 500 years since U.S. independence.
The America250 commission is nonpartisan, meaning it is not connected to any political party.
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A study on the effectiveness of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine was published after being blocked from a CDC weekly report. The study found the vaccine reduced hospitalizations and emergency visits related to COVID-19 by about half among adults without weakened immune systems.
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The study was done by CDC researchers and researchers from 10 U.S. states.
It focused on adults aged 18 and older during fall and winter of 2025.
The vaccine lowered the risk of hospitalization by 55% and emergency or urgent care visits by 50%.
The study did not consider if people had previous COVID-19 infections or vaccines.
The study was originally blocked from the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report in March.
CDC acting Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya raised concerns about the study’s test-negative design method.
The CDC said they review studies carefully to ensure scientific accuracy before publishing.
Experts said blocking the study was surprising because it showed vaccines work to prevent serious illness.
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The White House has asked Congress for $87.6 billion in emergency funding to support U.S. military operations related to the war with Iran. The plan mainly funds defense needs but also includes money for farmers, public health, and local projects to gain wider political support.
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The White House request totals $87.6 billion in emergency funding.
$67 billion of this is for the Department of Defense to support troops, buy weapons, and cover military operations linked to the Iran conflict.
The request also includes funds for American farmers, public health efforts like Ebola response in Africa, and local projects in Washington, D.C.
The funding aims to refill accounts that have been depleted by ongoing U.S. military actions.
Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern or resistance to more military spending.
The administration hopes the inclusion of farm aid and domestic programs will help gain support for the package.
Rising fuel costs and supply problems have affected farmers, making the requested aid relevant to their needs.
The Office of Management and Budget filed the request shortly after President Donald Trump challenged Republican senators over war powers legislation.
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President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy had a heated argument during a meeting with Republican senators about a war powers resolution. The resolution, which passed in the Senate, aims to limit the president's authority to engage in war with Iran without congressional approval.
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The war powers resolution passed in the Senate by a 50-48 vote.
Four Republican senators, including Cassidy, voted with Democrats to support the resolution.
The resolution seeks to restrict President Trump's ability to conduct military actions in Iran without approval from Congress.
President Trump and Senator Cassidy shouted at each other during the meeting.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other senators tried to calm the situation.
Cassidy told Trump he wants more information and a briefing about the situation in Iran.
Trump called Cassidy a "lunatic" during the argument.
Cassidy said he lost his temper but did not apologize for standing up to the president.
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The U.S. government ended its response to a hantavirus outbreak that affected passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius with no cases reported among Americans. The response included strict quarantine orders that were more severe than those used in countries where the virus is common, which raised questions about the decision-making process by Trump administration officials.
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The hantavirus outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius.
No American passengers contracted hantavirus during the outbreak.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officially ended the outbreak response on June 24, 2024.
Trump administration officials imposed strict quarantine orders on possibly exposed passengers returning to the U.S.
Quarantine measures in the U.S. were stricter than those in Chile and Argentina, where the virus is common and better understood.
Experts say hantavirus only spreads when symptoms appear, so daily symptom monitoring, not strict isolation, is usually enough.
Some passengers were allowed to quarantine at home under close supervision, but others were forced to stay in federal quarantine facilities.
One passenger, Angela Perryman, wanted to leave federal quarantine in Nebraska but was denied despite state officials recommending less strict monitoring.
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Bill Gates told a US congressional committee that Jeffrey Epstein tried to use knowledge of Gates’s extramarital affairs to pressure him. Gates said Epstein never directly blackmailed him, but emails showed Epstein considered it.
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Bill Gates testified before the House oversight committee in June about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex crimes.
Gates described "veiled" threats and emails where Epstein thought about blackmailing him over affairs outside marriage.
Gates said Epstein never sent him any direct blackmail messages.
Gates started knowing Epstein in 2011, years after Epstein’s conviction for prostitution involving minors.
Gates admitted to having affairs with two Russian women but denied involvement in Epstein’s criminal actions.
Gates said he did not fully investigate Epstein’s past despite knowing about his sexual offense conviction.
Having a connection to Epstein does not prove wrongdoing, but the documents reveal some public figures had ties to him or his circle.
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Congress has asked President Trump to stop military actions related to a war with Iran. This request is a non-binding vote, meaning it does not force the President to act, and it comes while a ceasefire is in place between the involved parties.
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Congress passed a non-binding resolution telling President Trump to end the war with Iran.
The vote does not legally require the President to stop military actions.
The timing is during a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
President Trump has reacted strongly to the resolution.
The issue involves the use of war powers, which are the President’s and Congress’s rights to start or stop military actions.
The BBC reported this news with analysis from correspondent Gary O'Donoghue.
The resolution and the ceasefire raise questions about the future of US-Iran relations.
This is happening under the current US government led by President Donald Trump.
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Jack Schlossberg, a member of the Kennedy family, lost the Democratic primary for a New York City congressional seat to Assembly Member Micah Lasher. Lasher, who has political experience and support from New York politicians, is likely to win the general election in November.
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Jack Schlossberg is part of the Kennedy family and new to politics.
Micah Lasher is a New York state Assembly Member with years of political experience.
Lasher worked for Rep. Jerry Nadler, whose congressional seat is open.
Governor Kathy Hochul and other local leaders supported Lasher.
The district leans heavily Democratic, with two-thirds of voters registered as Democrats.
Lasher plans to renew Democratic Party ideas and help struggling Americans.
Schlossberg called for more honest and inspiring Democratic candidates during his campaign.
Schlossberg’s supporters included many young people who were disappointed by the primary result.
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