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Senate Intelligence Vice Chair Mark Warner introduced a bill that would stop the president from appointing an acting director of national intelligence (DNI) without Senate approval. This move responds to President Donald Trump’s decision to name Bill Pulte as acting DNI while Pulte also leads another government agency.
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Senator Mark Warner is the Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
He introduced a bill on Tuesday addressing the appointment process for acting DNI.
The bill would require Senate approval for any acting DNI appointment.
President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting DNI.
Bill Pulte also serves as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
This appointment raised concerns because Pulte holds two significant roles simultaneously.
The bill aims to prevent future presidents from making similar appointments without Senate confirmation.
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President Donald Trump will meet Senate Republicans to discuss key issues, including a controversial Iran deal and voting laws, amid growing tensions within his party. Senate Republicans are divided and cautious, struggling to balance Trump's demands with political and institutional challenges ahead of the November elections.
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The meeting comes after weeks of friction between President Trump and Senate Republicans.
Two major topics are the stalled SAVE America Act and a disputed Iran agreement.
Senate Republicans oppose moving forward on renewing surveillance powers under FISA with Trump's conditions.
GOP leaders resist eliminating the filibuster and challenging parliamentary authority.
Unexpected White House actions, like halting the confirmation of a top intelligence nominee, have frustrated senators.
Republican senators criticize the Iran deal, fearing it will strengthen Iran’s military and fund hostile groups.
Some senators say they were not fully informed about the Iran agreement before it was made public.
The meeting will test if President Trump can still influence Senate Republicans or if political limits are reducing his power.
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President Trump said the repairs to the reflecting pool in Washington DC may not finish before the Fourth of July celebration for the country’s 250th birthday. He claimed the pool was damaged by vandals with a sharp knife but did not provide proof, and said some people have been arrested for the damage.
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The reflecting pool in Washington DC has algae and peeling paint after a $14.2 million renovation ordered by President Trump.
President Trump alleges that vandals made a 350-foot-long cut with a sharp knife or razor in the pool’s surface.
Six people have been arrested and seven cited for the pool damage, according to President Trump.
Repair work might only start just before or after the Fourth of July celebrations.
Dead ducks were found in the reflecting pool and a nearby pond, with causes of death unknown.
The reflecting pool is monitored by police and is near the Lincoln Memorial.
The renovation is part of President Trump’s effort to improve monuments ahead of the 250th anniversary celebration.
Some Democrats criticize the spending on these projects, linking it to other expensive White House renovations.
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A federal appeals court has reinstated President Donald Trump’s policy that allows fast deportations of undocumented immigrants across the United States. This policy lets immigration officers remove people quickly without court hearings if they cannot immediately prove they have lived in the U.S. for at least two years.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2–1 to bring back the fast-track deportation policy.
The policy lets the government use expedited removal anywhere in the country, not just near the southern border.
Immigrants who cannot quickly show two years of continuous U.S. residence could be removed rapidly.
The ruling overturned a previous decision that had blocked the policy over due-process concerns.
Judge Robert L. Wilkins dissented, warning the policy might wrongly deport people who have lived in the U.S. for a long time.
Immigrant rights groups say the policy risks unfairly targeting long-time residents and lacks transparency.
The Department of Homeland Security supports the ruling and says it allows wider use of expedited deportations.
Expedited removal means deportations happen without going before an immigration judge, speeding up the process.
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Tom King is a comic book writer whose stories in the DC Universe are reaching new audiences through movies, TV shows, and animation. His work includes the comic "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," which is being adapted into a film, and he values comics as a way to bring people together and help those who feel like outsiders.
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Tom King is a writer known for his work on DC Comics characters like Supergirl and Wonder Woman.
His comic "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is being made into a movie releasing this summer.
King started in comics with internships at Marvel and DC and began writing professionally around age 20.
He sees superheroes as outsiders who overcome challenges to do good.
King believes comics help build communities where readers share stories and ideas.
Despite superhero culture becoming very popular, he thinks comics remain a welcoming place for those who feel different.
King won an Eisner Award, a top prize in comics, for his writing.
He is excited by the wider reach his stories now have through different media like film and TV.
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The U.S. Supreme Court stopped a Rastafarian man from suing Louisiana prison officials who made him cut his dreadlocks. The case involved religious rights and prison rules.
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The man follows the Rastafarian religion, which values dreadlocks as a spiritual symbol.
Louisiana prison officials required him to cut his dreadlocks while he was in prison.
He wanted to sue the prison officials, claiming they violated his religious rights.
The Supreme Court blocked his lawsuit, preventing the case from moving forward.
The decision affects how religious rights are handled in prisons.
The case was reviewed by the highest court in the U.S., the Supreme Court.
No further legal action can be taken against the prison officials in this matter at this time.
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Clive Davis, a well-known music executive, died on June 22 at 94 years old. Famous musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, and Carlos Santana honored him for his support and impact on their careers.
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Clive Davis passed away on June 22 at the age of 94.
Bruce Springsteen was signed by Davis to Columbia Records in 1973.
Springsteen said Davis treated him with respect and kindness from the start of his career.
Rod Stewart credited Davis for believing in his ability to sing "standards" and creating The Great American Songbook album series.
Santana said Davis believed in him early on and later supported his music again in the 1990s.
Davis worked with both Columbia Records and Arista Records during his career.
Many musicians praised Davis for his faith in artists and his lasting influence on music.
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President Donald Trump has started several major projects in Washington, D.C., during his second term, including resurfacing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and building a large new ballroom at the White House. These efforts have led to high costs and some legal and public issues.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was resurfaced with a new blue paint and a filtration system; the final cost was about $16.4 million, much higher than the initial $1.5 million estimate.
The pool's water turned green shortly after reopening due to leftover algae, and paint began peeling from the pool's bottom.
President Trump claimed without evidence that the pool was vandalized; some people were arrested or cited for vandalism.
The White House East Wing was demolished to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
The ballroom project was first estimated to cost $200 million but now could cost up to $600 million.
President Trump says the ballroom will be paid for by himself and private donors, including large tech and defense companies.
The ballroom is being justified as a security measure for large events after recent threats and incidents near the White House.
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Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper said drones will be increasingly important for police work. His department recently used a drone to safely take a weapon away from a suspect.
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Sheriff Jim Cooper leads the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department in California.
The department used a drone earlier this month to disarm a suspect.
Drones help officers enter houses more safely by providing information and support.
Sheriff Cooper believes drones are the future tool for law enforcement.
The use of drones aims to reduce risks for police officers and the public.
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The article says Congress should improve rules about foreign money given to U.S. universities. It suggests making schools report smaller amounts and fully revealing funds from certain countries.
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The current rules about foreign money coming into U.S. colleges are weak.
The National Defense Authorization Act (a law governing defense spending) could include changes on this issue.
The article wants the reporting threshold lowered, meaning schools report even smaller payments.
It asks for full disclosure when money comes from countries that may pose a risk.
The goal is to increase transparency and reduce potential dangers linked to foreign funding in universities.
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Clive Davis, a music industry executive known for discovering and producing many successful artists, died at age 94. A biographer noted that Davis had a remarkable ability to recognize musical talent, which led to many successful careers over several decades.
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Clive Davis was a record label executive and producer.
He passed away at the age of 94.
Davis was known for having a strong musical ear, which helped him identify talented musicians.
His work influenced many different music styles and lasted for many years.
A biographer named Anthony DeCurtis spoke about Davis’s impact on the music world.
Davis helped launch the careers of numerous successful artists.
CBS News covered his legacy and contributions.
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Andy Burnham, who is expected to become the next prime minister of Britain, has criticized President Donald Trump for causing global instability. Burnham has expressed concerns about polarized politics in the U.S. and has linked Trump to a rise in radical right-wing movements in both the U.K. and the U.S.
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Current British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign following poor local election results and government resignations.
Andy Burnham is likely to be chosen as the new leader of the Labour Party and Britain’s next prime minister.
Burnham warned about the dangers of U.S.-style polarized and divisive politics during his campaign.
He blamed Trump for contributing to political instability in the U.S. and worldwide.
Burnham co-authored a 2024 book discussing how Trump and Nigel Farage connect with voters who feel ignored by mainstream politicians.
He highlighted that a “radical Right” is growing in the U.K. and U.S., exploiting feelings of inequality and dissatisfaction.
After the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, Burnham said that any UK politician engaging with Trump should feel ashamed.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Burnham’s statements.
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George Pino was found not guilty of manslaughter and felony vessel homicide after a boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed a teenager and left another disabled. The jury concluded the crash was a tragic accident, but the victim’s family disagrees with the verdict and criticizes the investigation.
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The boat crash happened on September 4, 2022, during an 18th birthday party on a 29-foot vessel.
Luciana Fernandez, 17, died after being thrown from the boat when it hit a steel channel marker.
Katerina Puig, 21, suffered severe head injuries and is permanently disabled.
Investigators found 61 empty alcohol containers on the boat, but George Pino was not tested for alcohol.
Pino denied speeding or being impaired and said he only drank two beers.
The initial charges were misdemeanors but were upgraded to felonies with possible 15-year sentences.
The Florida fish and wildlife commission changed policies after criticism of the investigation.
The Puig family received a $16 million settlement to cover medical costs, and another settlement was made with George Pino.
Miami-Dade’s state attorney expressed sympathy but acknowledged the verdict brings no comfort to the victims’ families.
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The White House said President Donald Trump was not given an experimental obesity drug called retatrutide through the FDA’s compassionate use program. A news report suggested a patient receiving the drug matched President Trump’s age, but the White House denied it and called the report incorrect.
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The FDA’s compassionate use program allows some patients to try drugs that are not yet fully approved.
STAT News reported that a 79-year-old man with obesity and related health problems received the drug retatrutide from Eli Lilly.
The report suggested this patient might be President Donald Trump, who recently turned 80.
The White House strongly denied that President Trump was the patient.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai called the report baseless speculation.
The White House responded on social media to clarify the patient was not President Trump.
Newsweek contacted Eli Lilly and the Department of Health and Human Services for comments.
The article about this situation is still developing, and further updates are expected.
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A shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California, killed two people on Monday evening. Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect named Bradley Scott Sayer, who acted alone and is charged with murder.
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The shooting happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
Two people died, and one child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, fled when police arrived but was caught behind the library.
Police said the suspect had no known connection to the victims.
The suspect was booked into Butte County Jail on two counts of murder.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are assisting with the investigation.
All Butte County library branches were closed the following day.
A family reunification center was set up for those in the library during the shooting.
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The Trump administration announced $17.5 billion in loans to help build 10 new large nuclear reactors. These reactors aim to meet rising electricity demand from growing data centers and could start operating in the mid-2030s.
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The $17.5 billion loan program supports construction of 10 new nuclear reactors.
The reactors will use Westinghouse’s AP1000 design, previously used at Plant Vogtle in Georgia.
Construction could begin by 2030, with reactors becoming operational in the mid-2030s.
The funding will buy nuclear parts with long lead times but is not for construction costs.
Seven utilities have signed letters of intent; five sites will be chosen to host two reactors each.
Nuclear power production is targeted to grow four times over the next 25 years by President Trump.
Data centers currently use 4-5% of U.S. electricity and are expected to nearly triple their usage by 2028.
The goal is to build reactors faster and cheaper than past projects like Plant Vogtle, which had delays and cost overruns.
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President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of major U.S. defense companies and senior Pentagon officials to talk about the country’s shrinking supply of advanced munitions. The meeting at the White House will focus on ways to increase production of these weapons.
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President Trump is hosting a meeting with top U.S. defense contractors.
Senior Pentagon officials will also attend the meeting.
The main topic is the decrease in America’s stock of sophisticated munitions (advanced weapons or ammunition).
The goal is to discuss increasing the production of munitions.
The meeting is expected to involve strong discussion or disagreement.
This takes place amid concerns about national defense readiness.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday at the White House.
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Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men in southern Lebanon near the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, according to Lebanese health authorities. This happened after a recent ceasefire appeared to have taken effect between Israel and the armed group Hezbollah, but both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement.
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Two men were killed near a bulldozer clearing roads in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese health ministry and state news reported the incident, identifying the men as linked to Hezbollah’s emergency services.
Israel said its soldiers fired on four Hezbollah members who crossed into an Israeli-declared security zone and ignored warnings.
Hezbollah called the killing a clear breach of the ceasefire and said it had followed the ceasefire until this point.
The recent ceasefire followed heavy fighting where Israel tried to capture a strategic ridge in south-eastern Lebanon held by Hezbollah.
The conflict included over 150 Israeli airstrikes and dozens of deaths on the Lebanese side.
Talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials are taking place in Washington to discuss peace and security agreements.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli forces would stay in Lebanon as long as needed to counter Hezbollah threats.
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SpaceX shares fell below their initial price in early trading, losing $600 billion in value amid a wider drop in tech stocks, before recovering slightly. The company secured new deals with AI firms, which may help its future revenue despite the recent stock declines.
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SpaceX shares dipped below their market debut price of $150 per share.
The stock lost $600 billion in value during a tech sector sell-off but then rose 2.4 percent.
On Monday, SpaceX’s stock fell 16 percent, wiping out $400 billion in value.
SpaceX remains 10 percent above its $135 initial public offering price.
The company recently made deals with AI startups, including a $150 million per month deal with Reflection AI.
Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month as part of an earlier agreement this month.
The tech sector, especially chipmakers, declined, with companies like Micron, AMD, Intel, and Nvidia losing value.
Investors and analysts are uncertain if AI-related market moves are temporary or longer-lasting due to high spending on AI infrastructure.
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