David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss recent political events, including President Trump influencing the Republican agenda in Congress, progressive Democrats winning primary elections in New York, and Vice President JD Vance defending former President Richard Nixon.
Key Facts
President Trump disrupted the Republican Party’s plans in Congress again.
Progressive Democrats won several primary races in New York.
Vice President JD Vance made comments supporting Richard Nixon.
The discussion took place on a political talk show hosted by Geoff Bennett.
David Brooks writes for The Atlantic, and Jonathan Capehart works with MS NOW.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing many buildings to collapse. Rescue teams are working hard to find people trapped under the rubble. So far, at least 920 people have died and more than 3,300 are injured.
Key Facts
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela recently.
The earthquakes caused severe damage, including building collapses.
At least 920 people have died due to the earthquakes.
Over 3,300 people have been injured.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped in the debris.
Officials continue to update the death and injury toll as rescue efforts proceed.
The situation is ongoing and emergency crews are actively responding.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran targeting missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar stations. These actions were in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Facts
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against locations in Iran.
Targets included places storing missiles and drones.
Coastal radar sites in Iran were also targeted.
The strikes were a direct response to an Iranian attack.
The attacked ship was a cargo vessel flagged in Singapore.
The incident happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The information was provided by CENTCOM, the U.S. military command responsible for the Middle East.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
South Korea plans to train every member of its nearly 500,000-strong military to operate drones like personal weapons. This effort aims to keep an edge against North Korea by making drones common tools for combat and surveillance.
Key Facts
South Korea wants all its soldiers to be able to use drones easily, like they use guns.
The military plans to provide 11,000 training drones in 2024 and reach 60,000 drones by 2029.
The South Korean defense ministry aims to produce drones fully within the country, avoiding Chinese parts for security reasons.
South Korea has about 450,000 active troops, but North Korea has over 1.2 million.
The military’s size is shrinking due to fewer births and mandatory service rules that exclude women.
South Korea will add more inexpensive drones for observation and attack, plus laser and microwave weapons to counter enemy drones.
Ukraine’s use of drones in its conflict inspired South Korea’s shift towards drone warfare.
Training so many soldiers is difficult because of shortages in officers and experienced military trainers.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A powerful earthquake hit Venezuela, causing many deaths and missing people. The scale of the disaster was worsened by weak government institutions, corruption, and poor emergency response over many years.
Key Facts
Venezuela experienced a deadly earthquake with a death toll rising to at least 920.
Tens of thousands of people are reported missing after the earthquake.
The earthquake was a natural event, but the large humanitarian crisis was affected by political problems.
Corruption and weak public institutions over decades made rescue efforts ineffective.
Infrastructure in Venezuela was deteriorated, worsening the impact of the disaster.
Lack of a strong emergency response turned a natural disaster into a national tragedy.
The situation shows a difference between unavoidable natural damage and preventable institutional failure.
The earthquake is described as a “doublet,” meaning two quakes close in time and location caused extra damage.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new opera in Cincinnati tells the story of a young woman living 400 years in the future who is exiled after finding she has a rare gene that gives her special powers and immortality. PBS stations CET and ThinkTV provide a behind-the-scenes look at this project, which aims to offer a fresh perspective on opera.
Key Facts
The opera’s story is set 400 years in the future.
The main character is a young woman who discovers she has a rare gene.
This gene is linked to special power and immortality.
Because of this discovery, she is forced into exile.
The opera premieres in Cincinnati.
PBS stations CET and ThinkTV are featuring coverage of the project.
The project is part of an arts and culture series called CANVAS.
The opera seeks to bring a new direction to the art form.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The June 28, 2026, episode of CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature Republican Senator Bill Cassidy and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine as guests. Jan Crawford, CBS News Chief Legal Correspondent, will also appear, with additional guests expected. The show airs Sunday mornings on CBS and streams online.
Key Facts
The episode airs on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana will be a guest.
Senator Cassidy leads the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia will also appear.
Jan Crawford, CBS News Chief Legal Correspondent, is a guest.
More guests are likely to join the show.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" airs at 10:30 a.m. Eastern on CBS.
The program streams at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, warned that President Donald Trump will try to interfere with upcoming elections. Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern about attempts by the Trump administration to collect voter data and have cited President Trump’s false claims about fraud in the 2020 election.
Key Facts
Rep. Robert Garcia spoke on Thursday about election interference risks.
Democrats are worried about efforts to access voter data from many states.
These concerns come before the midterm elections in the U.S.
President Trump has made false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Democrats believe these actions could affect the fairness of future elections.
The warnings were repeated by multiple Democratic lawmakers.
The focus is on protecting election integrity during upcoming votes.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident tests a recent temporary agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries and reopening this important shipping route.
Key Facts
The U.S. targeted missile, drone, and radar sites in Iran following a drone attack on a cargo ship.
President Donald Trump said the drone attack broke the ceasefire agreed upon last week.
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is controlled by them and called the U.S. strikes “ceasefire management,” not a violation.
The British military reported the cargo ship was hit near Oman, but no one was hurt.
The United Nations stopped efforts to move ships through the strait after the attack, citing safety concerns.
About 115 ships have left the area using a safer route, but 500 remain trapped in the strait.
The strait is a key route for global oil shipments and reopening it is important for the world economy.
The U.S. and Iran have 60 days to finalize details of their agreement, including safe ship passage and Iran’s uranium stockpile.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Comedian Alan Carr has bought Ayton Castle in Scotland and is now selling hundreds of items from the castle that he and the previous owners do not want. The auction, featuring over 400 lots including sculptures, paintings, furniture, and a Bentley car, will take place at Ayton Castle in July.
Key Facts
Alan Carr purchased Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders for over £3.25 million.
More than 400 items from the castle will be auctioned off, including a collection called the "cement menagerie" of concrete sculptures.
The "cement menagerie" was created in the 1960s by a retiree for his disabled son and was a popular visitor attraction before moving to Ayton Castle in 2021.
The auction will be held on July 5, with viewing days on July 3 and 4; tickets are required.
Items range from low-cost pieces like railway time boards (£10-15) to a 2011 Bentley Mulsanne valued between £20,000 and £30,000.
The auction is organized by Railtons Auctioneers, who report interest from both local and international buyers.
The sale includes various types of items such as paintings, furniture, textiles, and the sculptures.
The previous owners left some contents that they did not want to keep when moving to a new house.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Texas public schools will require students to read Bible passages starting in the 2030-31 school year, following a decision by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education. Other states like Utah, Louisiana, and Oklahoma have also passed laws to include Bible-related content or displays in schools, sparking a national debate about religion in public education and the constitutional separation of church and state.
Key Facts
Texas will mandate Bible readings, including passages from Job and the New Testament, as part of a required reading list starting in 2030-31.
The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, approved this new reading list alongside traditional literature like Charles Dickens.
Utah will include selected Bible passages in public school social studies starting in the 2028-29 school year, focusing on academic use rather than religious teaching.
Louisiana requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom but does not mandate Bible reading.
Oklahoma has also moved to expand Bible-related content in public education.
President Donald Trump publicly supports the expansion of Christian teachings in American schools.
Critics argue these laws weaken the separation of church and state and reduce teachers’ control over curriculum choices.
Supporters say the Bible is important for understanding history and literature, not as religious worship.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new tax that would apply to billionaires across the United States. The idea is to create a national tax specifically targeting very wealthy individuals.
Key Facts
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
He suggests a new tax for billionaires at the national level.
The proposal aims to tax very wealthy people more.
This idea is being talked about by political strategists from both parties.
The discussion appeared on a CBS News program called "The Takeout."
The proposal is part of broader conversations on how to address wealth inequality.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
JD Vance said that if the Watergate scandal happened today, it would only last as a news story for about 12 hours. This comment was made during a discussion on CBS News with political strategists who also talked about recent New York City primary election results.
Key Facts
JD Vance made a statement about the Watergate scandal’s coverage in today’s media.
He said it would be a "12-hour news story" if it happened now.
The discussion included a Democratic strategist and a Republican strategist.
They talked about the meaning of Vance’s comment on modern news cycles.
They also discussed recent primary election results in New York City.
The conversation took place on a CBS News segment called "The Takeout."
The focus was on how news and politics move quickly in the current media environment.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools that includes passages from the Bible alongside classic literature. This new list will apply to over 5 million students and is the first in the U.S. to mandate religious texts in public school reading assignments.
Key Facts
The Texas education board is controlled by Republicans and approved the list on Friday.
The required reading list includes Bible passages and works like Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations."
The new rule starts with elementary students in 2030 and covers all grade levels.
Texas public schools educate about one in ten U.S. students.
Critics say the list lacks diversity and violates the separation of church and state in the Constitution.
Supporters argue Judeo-Christian traditions are important to American history and should be taught.
Texas already allows school chaplains, Ten Commandments displays, and optional Bible-related lessons.
The board is also considering a social studies curriculum that connects Bible stories to U.S. history.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A BBC reporter visited La Guaira, Venezuela, a place badly damaged by two recent earthquakes. Many people are trapped under rubble, and rescue teams from other countries are helping to find survivors.
Key Facts
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, causing severe damage in La Guaira.
Many people, including workers in a small shopping centre, are trapped under debris.
A mother named Natacha Díaz has two daughters missing in the rubble.
Rescue efforts continue with fears that more people are trapped.
International rescue teams have arrived, bringing sniffer dogs to help find survivors.
The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue work goes on.
The BBC reporter Vanessa Silva covered the situation from La Guaira.
The area is one of the worst affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A 60-year-old man in Spain had brain lesions and worsening headaches that doctors first thought were cancer. After many tests, they found the lesions were actually caused by tapeworm larvae in his brain, a condition called neurocysticercosis. He was treated with anti-parasitic drugs and recovered.
Key Facts
The man had headaches and some changes in behavior for two weeks.
Blood tests showed high IgE, indicating possible allergies or parasitic infections.
Initial brain scans showed multiple lesions and swelling, leading doctors to suspect cancer.
Cancer tests, including scans and colonoscopy, found no tumors.
A detailed MRI scan revealed the lesions were tapeworm larvae called cysticerci, with visible heads (scolexes).
The man had no international travel but may have caught the parasite from coworkers who came from regions where pork tapeworms are common.
The parasite Taenia solium spreads through contaminated food or water and can infect the brain, causing neurocysticercosis.
The man was treated with anti-parasitic medicine and made a good recovery.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Mickey and Jo-Ann Muhlstein, a couple from Utah, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at a local Taco Bell restaurant. Both are 81 years old.
Key Facts
The couple’s names are Mickey and Jo-Ann Muhlstein.
They chose Taco Bell to hold their vow renewal ceremony.
They are celebrating 60 years of marriage.
Both Mickey and Jo-Ann are 81 years old.
The event took place in Utah.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their four-year-old twins for 24 hours after a false report to Child Protective Services (CPS). Authorities investigated and found no evidence of wrongdoing, calling the report false and warning that such false claims waste resources and harm families.
Key Facts
Pete Buttigieg is the current U.S. Transportation Secretary and a former presidential candidate.
A false anonymous report was made to CPS claiming Buttigieg had committed violent crimes and his children were at risk.
As a result, CPS said Buttigieg could not be alone with his children overnight, and the twins stayed with their grandparents.
The Michigan State Police and CPS investigated and determined the report was false.
Trained personnel interviewed the children and found no concerns.
Police believed the false report was politically motivated and did not pursue prosecution.
The incident caused emotional distress for Buttigieg, his husband Chasten, and their twins.
Michigan State Police condemned false reports as dangerous and harmful to real emergency responses.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said an anonymous caller made false accusations to Child Protective Services, leading to his brief separation from his young twin children. He described the incident as a politically motivated "swatting" hoax meant to target his family.
Key Facts
Pete Buttigieg is the former Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden.
An anonymous person called Child Protective Services with false claims about Buttigieg's family.
As a result, Buttigieg was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children.
He shared the story in a Substack post titled “A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family.”
Buttigieg called the event a “swatting” incident; swatting means making a false emergency report to send police or officials to someone’s home.
Buttigieg said the hoax was politically motivated, meaning it was meant to harm him because of his political stance or role.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The United States attacked Iranian military sites after Iran allegedly attacked a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said Iran broke a ceasefire agreement, and the U.S. military responded by targeting Iranian missile depots and radar positions. Iran warned it would respond quickly to any new U.S. attacks.
Key Facts
A cargo ship was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global shipping.
The U.S. military struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and radar locations in response.
President Trump said the attack violated a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
The British military confirmed a vessel was hit off Oman by a projectile before the U.S. strikes.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they repelled a U.S. attack on Sirik Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials called the U.S. violation "reckless" and warned of swift retaliation.
These events come amid fragile peace talks between the U.S. and Iran over an interim agreement.
The conflict affects regional stability and international shipping lanes in the Middle East.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
