Rep. Mike Lawler said that Congress, not the president or courts, should decide how to handle "birth tourism." This came after the Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment gives citizenship to all born in the U.S., rejecting President Trump's attempts to limit it.
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Rep. Mike Lawler is a Republican from New York.
"Birth tourism" means when people come to the U.S. to have a baby so the child gets U.S. citizenship.
Lawler wants Congress to make laws on this issue, not the president acting alone or court cases.
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s effort to stop "birthright citizenship."
The Court said the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
The decision had support from three conservative justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, and all three liberal justices.
This ruling limits the president’s power to change citizenship rules without Congress.
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Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said talks with the United States have made no progress in ending US sanctions on Cuba. Despite harsh US measures, including an oil blockade, Cuba remains open to dialogue but warns of growing tensions and pressure from the US government.
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Cuban and US negotiations show no progress toward lifting US sanctions.
President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Cuba since starting his second term.
Trump’s administration cut Cuba off from much of its foreign oil supply, worsening shortages.
Cuba is planning a United Nations debate on US sanctions, despite US attempts to block it.
Cuba released more than 2,000 prisoners recently but not political dissidents.
Cuba’s Communist Party approved economic reforms allowing more private business and foreign investment.
Cuba rejects changes to its political system and warns against any US military action.
Fuel shortages in Cuba are causing long power outages and disrupting transportation and hospitals.
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Andy Burnham will need to find an extra £4.7 billion to fund Keir Starmer’s new £298 billion defence investment plan. The plan aims to improve the UK’s military over the next four years but leaves a funding gap and requires budget cuts in other government areas.
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The new defence investment plan (DIP) costs £298 billion over four years.
There is a £4.7 billion funding gap that needs to be covered.
Defence spending will slightly increase, reaching nearly £80 billion by 2030.
The plan includes buying 12 F-35A fighter jets and investing £47 billion in new nuclear submarines.
£5 billion will be spent more on drones, including air, land, sea, and underwater types.
Some military equipment, like 34 Wildcat helicopters, will be retired early.
Funding will partly come from efficiency savings and budget cuts, including a 10% cut in Ministry of Defence civil servants.
Cuts to other government projects, like roads and energy, will help cover the costs but have caused some opposition in government.
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The UK government may try to stop the $110 billion deal where Paramount Skydance plans to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. This potential challenge is part of the government's review of big company mergers.
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Paramount Skydance wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion.
The UK government is likely to challenge this takeover.
The government reviews large mergers to protect competition and consumers.
The deal involves two major media and entertainment companies.
No final decision has been announced yet by the UK authorities.
The takeover is one of the largest in the media industry.
Other news in the article includes updates on French inflation, Spain’s immigration, and global economic topics.
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A heatwave in Europe caused tram tracks in Leipzig, Germany, to melt, leading to problems with public transportation. Temperatures reached 41°C (106°F), making travel difficult in the area.
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Temperatures in Leipzig reached 41°C (106°F).
The extreme heat caused tram tracks to melt.
Public transport services were disrupted because of the damaged tracks.
The heatwave is affecting many parts of Europe.
The hot weather is considered dangerous and has caused other problems across the continent.
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The Hill is providing one hour of live coverage on the Colorado primary elections for 2026. The show will feature reporters and experts analyzing the election results as they come in.
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The coverage is scheduled for Tuesday from 9 to 10 p.m. EDT.
It focuses on the 2026 Colorado primary elections.
The show is hosted by Cory Smith from Sunrise on The Hill.
Lindsey Granger, co-host of The Hill Rising, will also be part of the coverage.
Reporters from The Hill’s campaign and congressional teams will contribute.
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a company that tracks election results, will help analyze the data.
The coverage aims to provide real-time updates and detailed election insights.
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Taylor Swift has a long history with Madison Square Garden in New York City, starting from a talent competition when she was a child to major concerts and special events. She and Travis Kelce plan to hold several wedding-related celebrations at the venue this week, continuing her connection to the place.
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Taylor Swift first performed at Madison Square Garden during a Knicks halftime talent show in 2003 when she was 12 or 13.
She held concerts there during her "Fearless" (2009) and "Speak Now" (2011) tours.
Swift appeared on stage with Ed Sheeran at Madison Square Garden in 2013 to sing their song "Everything Has Changed."
She has performed five times at the annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Swift celebrated her 30th birthday at the Jingle Ball concert in 2019 at this venue.
She often attends Knicks basketball games and sits in celebrity seats at Madison Square Garden.
Swift and Travis Kelce plan to have a rehearsal dinner and a larger wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden this week.
The singer references Madison Square Garden and New York City in her song lyrics, showing her fondness for both.
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Female Labour MPs are urging Andy Burnham, a candidate for UK prime minister, to have half of his government made up of women if he wins. They want him to fix problems with unfair treatment of women in the party and government, and to give women top leadership roles.
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Female Labour MPs want a 50:50 gender split in the government if Burnham becomes prime minister.
Labour has never had a female leader, unlike the Conservative Party which has had three female prime ministers.
Burnham is expected to replace female Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a man and bring back male allies to senior posts.
The Women's Parliamentary Labour Party (WPLP) wants a female deputy prime minister and a minister focused on women's issues.
Labour women say there is a "boy's club" culture causing bullying, misogyny, and ignoring sexual harassment complaints.
The WPLP asks for zero tolerance on bullying and misogyny from government staff and parliamentarians.
Female MPs, especially from ethnic minorities, face threats and online abuse; the group calls for better security and laws to stop this.
Burnham promised to fire staff who undermine women and said he supports women’s equality in government.
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James Van Der Beek, who passed away from cancer in February, will appear posthumously in his final acting project called "Elle." His co-star June Diane Raphael shared memories of Van Der Beek’s strong love for his family and praised his performance in the show, which will be available on Prime Video starting July 1.
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James Van Der Beek died from cancer in February.
"Elle" is his last acting project and will be released on July 1 on Prime Video.
June Diane Raphael co-starred with him and described him as a family-oriented man.
Van Der Beek often talked about his six children and wife during filming.
He played the character Dean Wilson, the school superintendent, in "Elle."
Van Der Beek once brought his children to the set during filming.
Raphael said Van Der Beek’s fans will enjoy seeing his final performance.
The show "Elle" is a prequel to the movie "Legally Blonde."
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President Donald Trump posted an image of a large golden eagle on the White House’s Truman Balcony to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The picture was later found to be created with artificial intelligence and no real golden eagle was placed on the balcony.
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President Trump shared the image on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The image shows a giant golden eagle with wings spread across the Truman Balcony at the White House.
The image was reposted by official White House social media accounts.
Google’s SynthID tool detected a digital watermark indicating the image was AI-generated.
Photographs taken shortly after the post showed no golden eagle on the balcony.
The White House building is not 250 years old; it was completed in 1800, 16 years after independence.
Some people praised the design as patriotic, while others criticized it for historical inaccuracies and compared it to Nazi-era symbols.
Many online comments described the image as "tacky" or "cheap," linking it to Trump’s known preference for gold decorations.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the Democratic Party needed change after recent wins by democratic socialists in primary elections. He called this shift an "insurgency" that the party required to respond to current political challenges.
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Bill de Blasio is the former mayor of New York City and a Democrat.
He commented on the rise of democratic socialists winning primary elections in the Democratic Party.
De Blasio described this rise as an "insurgency" within the party.
He stated that the Democratic Party needed this insurgency or change.
The comment was made in the context of the 2024 election cycle.
He implied that voters wanted a new direction in the party.
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A House vote was held on a proposal to restrict U.S. support for Israeli military actions in Lebanon. The measure failed after fewer Democrats joined Republicans to block it, because the new version protected U.S. troops helping the Lebanese military and guarding diplomatic sites.
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The proposal sought to force the U.S. to withdraw troops from Lebanon within a week.
The final measure clarified that troops assisting Lebanon’s military and protecting embassies would stay.
The vote ended 189 against and 235 in favor, with 22 Democrats siding with Republicans to stop it.
This was a smaller group of Democrats opposing the measure compared to an earlier vote where 117 did so.
The measure was co-created by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Democratic leaders as a compromise.
Some Democrats said the vote addressed a problem that does not exist since the U.S. is not involved in conflict in Lebanon.
The vote happened shortly after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a framework to reduce fighting.
Recent primary elections saw several pro-Israel Democrats replaced by more progressive candidates, influencing party dynamics.
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An explosion in Monaco injured a Ukrainian businessman with ties to Russia and two other people, including a woman and a child. Authorities are searching for a suspect who fled the scene, but the reason behind the attack is not yet known.
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The explosion occurred at the entrance of an apartment building in Monaco late Monday evening.
Ukrainian construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev was among those injured; he renounced his Ukrainian citizenship in 2017 and holds Cypriot citizenship.
Two other people were hurt: a woman in life-threatening condition and a 13-year-old child and a partner with less severe injuries.
The suspect fled on foot and was seen on surveillance cameras walking around the area before the attack.
Monaco police are investigating the case as attempted murder but have not labeled it terrorism.
Ukrainian diplomats in France, which covers Monaco, are assisting local authorities and providing support.
Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 due to his ties to Russia.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, and the family targeted were regular Monaco residents with no known recent threats.
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Keir Starmer has announced a new defence investment plan for the UK that includes an extra £15 billion to improve the armed forces. The plan aims to update military equipment and prepare for future threats. The government is discussing where the funding will come from and how it will be spent.
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The UK government plans to invest an additional £15 billion in defence.
The investment is intended to equip the armed forces with better resources.
This defence plan is part of Keir Starmer’s political legacy.
The plan was announced despite defence issues causing previous political difficulties.
Discussions are ongoing about the sources of funding for this plan.
The announcement was covered and analyzed in a BBC podcast called Newscast.
The podcast is hosted by Alex Forsyth and James Cook, with contributions from security correspondent Frank Gardner.
The episode length is about 42 minutes and is available on various platforms including smart speakers.
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Many Americans face rising debt due to higher prices and borrowing costs. Debt relief companies can help reduce what people owe, but it's important to choose a trustworthy company that follows legal rules and clearly explains options and fees.
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Inflation and rising prices have made managing debt harder for many households.
About 44% of borrowers say they might hire a company to help settle their debts.
A safe debt relief company will not ask for fees before settling debts, following federal law.
Typical fees for debt relief services range from 15% to 25% of the debt enrolled and are charged only after a settlement.
Good companies explain all debt relief options, including alternatives like consolidation loans or credit counseling.
A trustworthy company will tell you if your debt is manageable without their program.
Customers should check reviews and the company’s history before enrolling to ensure it is reputable.
Many people feel anxious about money, highlighting the need for reliable financial help.
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The Supreme Court decided that babies born in the United States have the right to citizenship, even if their parents are in the country illegally or temporarily. This ruling rejects President Donald Trump's attempt to end the long-standing policy of birthright citizenship.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of upholding birthright citizenship.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
The decision applies to children born to parents who are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship using an executive order.
This ruling maintains a 150-year-old policy in the United States.
The decision limits changes to immigration policy sought by President Trump.
The case involves interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Birthright citizenship means any baby born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
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NASA is launching a robotic spacecraft to save the aging Swift telescope from falling back to Earth. The mission will boost Swift to a higher orbit so it can keep observing space explosions.
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NASA hired Katalyst Space Technologies to carry out the mission with a $30 million budget.
The rescue spacecraft, named Link, has three arms and will be launched from an airplane using a Pegasus rocket.
Swift has been losing altitude faster due to increased solar activity and needs a higher orbit to continue working.
It will take about a month for Link to reach Swift and several more weeks to raise its orbit from 224 miles to 373 miles above Earth.
NASA also worries about the Hubble Space Telescope losing altitude and plans to use a future robot to save it.
China is the only other country to have done a similar satellite-boosting mission, which it completed four years ago.
This operation is the first American attempt using a robotic spacecraft to service an orbiting telescope.
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A veterinarian explains three important rules for taking care of dogs after surgery: watch the incision carefully, do not touch it, and limit the dog's activity to help healing. Dogs often want to return to normal activity too soon, which can harm their recovery.
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The first few days after surgery are very important for a dog’s healing.
Owners should watch the surgery site for signs of infection or problems and contact a vet if needed.
Owners should avoid touching the incision and not use any creams or baths on it.
Dogs need to have their movement limited during recovery, even if they seem better.
The healing process can take about 10 days before dogs can safely return to normal activity.
Younger dogs may heal faster but are harder to keep calm.
Mental activities like scent games or puzzle feeders can help keep dogs calm while resting.
Leash walking is usually safe after surgery if the vet allows it, but running and jumping should be avoided.
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The Supreme Court ruled that states can choose to ban transgender girls and women from participating in girls' and women's sports. The ruling focuses on safety and fairness but does not require states to make such bans.
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The Supreme Court made a decision about transgender participation in sports.
The ruling allows states to ban transgender girls and women from girls' and women’s sports teams.
The Court did not say states must make these bans, only that they can.
The decision was based on concerns about safety and fairness in sports.
The ruling affects state-level decisions rather than setting a national rule.
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