President Donald Trump criticized Jeanine Pirro, his chosen U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, for dropping vandalism charges in a case involving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charges against David Hearn were dismissed after evidence showed the damage was caused by a contractor's error, not vandalism.
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President Trump said Jeanine Pirro "choked" and "made a mistake" by dropping the case.
The Justice Department filed to dismiss vandalism charges against David Hearn due to evidence of contractor error.
David Hearn was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool but denied wrongdoing.
Pirro had initially strongly supported the vandalism charges when first announced.
President Trump refused to confirm whether he will remove Pirro from her position.
The government acknowledged the case "should never have been brought" and owed Hearn an apology.
Hearn was arrested after touching the water during a bike ride near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
President Trump had expressed his disagreement with dropping the case on his social media platform before speaking in the Oval Office.
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President Donald Trump criticized Jeanine Pirro for dropping a legal case related to vandalism at the Reflecting Pool. The case was dismissed after court documents said contractors rushed the paint job, but Trump said vandals caused the main damage.
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Jeanine Pirro, US Attorney for Washington DC, dropped the Reflecting Pool vandalism case.
Court documents blamed contractors for rushing the paint installation.
A former Olympian accused of vandalism was cleared of charges.
President Trump disagreed with the case dismissal and said vandals caused major damage.
Prosecutors officially dismissed all charges in the case.
The dispute centers on whether damage was caused by vandals or contractor errors.
The Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark in Washington DC.
Jeanine Pirro made the decision to drop the case based on the evidence presented.
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Several clergy members and activists were arrested on Capitol Hill during a protest about the Iran war and voting rights. They were trying to meet Senate Majority Leader John Thune as part of a campaign called the 100 Days of Action before the November elections.
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Clergy members and activists held a protest on Capitol Hill.
The protest focused on issues related to the Iran war and voting rights.
They wanted to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
The protest was part of a larger campaign called the 100 Days of Action.
The events took place ahead of the upcoming November elections.
Some protesters were arrested during the demonstration.
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More than 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to stop it from accessing personal information of millions of low-income families who receive aid through a federal program. The lawsuit challenges a new rule that would allow the government to share data like immigration status and Social Security numbers with other agencies or private groups.
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The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington by a group of over 20 states and D.C.
The legal action targets a rule about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
TANF provides over $16 billion annually to states and tribal governments to support low-income families.
The new rule would allow sharing sensitive recipient information, including immigration status and Social Security numbers.
States and D.C. want to stop the Trump administration from implementing this rule.
New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized the administration for using poverty programs against the people they serve.
Earlier, a judge blocked the federal government from withholding federal aid from some states over concerns about benefits given to undocumented immigrants.
States involved include California, Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington, and others; Kentucky and Pennsylvania governors also joined the suit.
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The House Ethics Committee found that Representative Chuck Edwards behaved inappropriately toward two young female aides by giving gifts, making personal comments, and inviting them to private events. The committee recommended that the House officially censure him, which means formally expressing strong disapproval, but Edwards denied any sexual intent and has not admitted harm caused.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards is a Republican from North Carolina.
The Ethics Committee found his behavior toward two female aides was unprofessional and made them uncomfortable.
Edwards gave the aides expensive gifts repeatedly and made comments about their looks and clothes.
He invited them to dinners and vacations and sent notes showing affection.
There was no proof he made direct sexual proposals or had sexual contact with the aides.
The aides felt unable to fully reject his behavior because he was their boss and a Congressman.
Edwards admitted some actions might seem inappropriate but denies any harmful intent.
The full House must vote before Edwards can be officially censured, and that vote will happen in a few weeks.
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President Donald Trump said new talks between the U.S. and Iran will be the last chance to reach a deal. He expects talks to start soon to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and work toward Iran ending its nuclear program.
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President Trump called the upcoming talks with Iran a "last chance" to make a deal.
The talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The U.S. wants Iran to address concerns about its nuclear program.
President Trump said the process will happen in phases: first reopening the strait, then denuclearization.
He expects negotiations to start within the next day or two.
President Trump spoke about this during remarks in the Oval Office.
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President Donald Trump said Iran has a final opportunity to make a nuclear deal, and new discussions might start soon. However, Iran denied that any talks with the United States are happening.
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President Trump called this a "last chance" for Iran to agree on nuclear terms.
He mentioned that new negotiations could begin within days.
Iran officially said no talks with the United States are currently happening.
The topic is about a nuclear agreement between the US and Iran.
This statement was made on a Monday.
There is a clear disagreement between the US and Iran about whether talks are planned.
The situation relates to ongoing efforts to control Iran’s nuclear activities.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, talked about his supporters and ideas for the Democratic Party. He discussed how he feels about being called a socialist and who he believes should be part of the Democratic Party.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
He spoke with CBS News reporter Ed O'Keefe.
The conversation focused on El-Sayed's supporters and his political views.
El-Sayed addressed the label "socialist" in relation to his campaign.
He shared his thoughts on the future direction of the Democratic Party.
His primary opponent is Representative Haley Stevens.
The primary race is nearing its end.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A man detained at the Adelanto ICE immigration center in California showed a video of a water bottle containing worm-like creatures, claiming the water given to detainees is contaminated. The video comes amid a lawsuit about poor conditions at the facility, including lack of clean drinking water, and a judge's order for 24-hour access to safe water.
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Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a detainee in Adelanto ICE facility, recorded a video showing a water bottle with worm-like creatures.
Parias shared the video via video call with his attorneys and said the bottle contained the water given to detainees to drink.
The Department of Homeland Security said the facility uses city water from Adelanto, the same as local residents and businesses.
The private company Geo Group runs the Adelanto ICE facility but did not respond to questions about the video.
A federal judge ordered ICE to make clean, drinkable water available 24 hours a day after a class-action lawsuit claimed dangerous conditions.
Lawyers said detainees have complained for years about poor water quality and unsafe conditions at the center.
Parias is also a TikTok creator who was shot by an ICE agent and is now facing removal from the U.S.
Advocacy groups are investigating if ICE is following the judge’s order after the new video surfaced.
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Republican Representative Max Miller is staying in the race for reelection despite domestic abuse allegations made by Emily Moreno, his former stepdaughter. Ohio Republicans have a deadline on Wednesday to replace him as the nominee if he chooses to withdraw, but Miller continues to deny the claims and plans to remain on the ballot.
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Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations made by Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno, Miller's former father-in-law.
Miller denies all abuse claims and says the accusations are false and politically motivated.
Miller plans to stay in the race and aims to win reelection in November.
Ohio law sets a Wednesday deadline for the Republican Party to replace their congressional nominee if the current candidate withdraws.
If Miller stays beyond the deadline, the GOP cannot replace him on the general election ballot.
Child Protective Services investigated allegations involving Miller and his daughter but closed inquiries as unsubstantiated.
A court-appointed parenting coordinator testified that they were not convinced Miller abused his ex-wife or daughter.
Miller described some abuse claims, such as boiling water and gun threats, as exaggerated or false.
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President Donald Trump stated that Iran has its last opportunity to agree on a peace deal with the United States. He said that if Iran does not cooperate, the U.S. could take severe action against it.
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President Trump gave a warning to Iran about a final chance for peace talks.
He described the recent discussions with Iran as simple and expected to conclude quickly.
Trump used the term "decapitation" to refer to possible strict U.S. measures if talks fail.
The comments were made from the Oval Office, the President’s official workplace.
This message signals a strong U.S. stance toward Iran’s willingness to negotiate.
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A political group in Texas called Somos Votantes is spending $6 million to encourage Latino voters to support Democratic candidates in key congressional districts. This effort includes voter education and advertising aimed at districts where Latino voters shifted toward President Trump in 2024. Winning back these voters is important for Democrats to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Somos Votantes is spending $2 million on voter education and registration efforts across Texas.
Its affiliated political group, Somos PAC, is launching a $4 million ad campaign targeting three South Texas congressional districts.
These districts are where President Trump won by large margins in the 2024 election.
Texas Republicans recently redrew district boundaries to favor their party, hoping to win up to five Democratic seats.
Latino voters have historically supported Democrats but shifted more toward Trump in 2024.
President Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics dropped from 41% to 29% since his second term began.
The Latino vote will be crucial for Democrats’ chances in the November midterm elections.
Somos PAC is focusing on harder-to-win districts rather than the most heavily targeted battlegrounds.
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Todd Blanche, nominated to be attorney general, agreed to cancel a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Trump’s political allies, which helped gain Republican support for his confirmation. However, a special deal that protects President Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization from certain tax audits remains in place, though it only covers past tax filings, not future ones.
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Todd Blanche is nominated to be the U.S. attorney general and faced opposition from some Republicans.
Blanche withdrew a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that was part of a tax dispute settlement.
A tax audit immunity deal protects President Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organization from audits related to past tax years.
This immunity does not apply to President Trump’s future tax filings.
The audit immunity was part of a settlement over Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The deal has caused bipartisan concern about fairness in the tax system.
Legal experts question the lawfulness of the tax immunity agreement.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an improper purpose.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters about the situation with Iran and the renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. This took place during a news event where CBS News reporters shared their main observations.
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President Trump spoke with reporters on Monday.
Topics included the ongoing situation with Iran.
He also addressed the renovation of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
CBS News reporters Lindsey Reiser and Natalie Brand provided commentary after the event.
The event was covered and available through CBS News platforms.
The Oval Office was the location for the questions session.
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President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against Olympian David Hearn in a vandalism case related to the Reflecting Pool. Trump blamed the judge for being unfriendly and said this caused Pirro to back down.
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David Hearn, a U.S. Olympian, faced charges in a vandalism case involving the Reflecting Pool.
Jeanine Pirro was the U.S. Attorney handling the case.
Pirro decided to drop the charges against Hearn.
President Trump said Pirro “choked” or failed to continue the case.
Trump blamed the judge for being very unfriendly toward Pirro.
Trump described the judge’s behavior as “vicious.”
Trump shared these comments with reporters publicly.
The case involved alleged damage to the Reflecting Pool, a notable landmark.
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The House Ethics Committee has suggested that Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina should be formally reprimanded by the full House. The committee found that Edwards acted in ways that broke the informal understanding of the rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances.
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The recommendation for censure came from the House Ethics Committee.
Rep. Chuck Edwards is a Republican from North Carolina.
Edwards is married.
The committee said Edwards engaged in "highly unprofessional" behavior.
His actions involved two other members of the House.
The report focused on violations related to sexual harassment rules.
The full House will decide if they approve the censure.
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A new poll shows former Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican from Michigan, leading Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed but trailing behind Representative Haley Stevens in the race for U.S. Senate. The seat is currently held by Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat.
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Mike Rogers is a former Republican Representative from Michigan.
He is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat.
A recent EPIC-MRA poll shows Rogers ahead of Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate.
Rogers is behind Haley Stevens, another Democratic Representative from Michigan, in the poll.
44 percent of those surveyed said they would vote for Stevens or might consider voting for her.
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Several states led by Democrats have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are worried that the government will give immigration officials access to personal information about people getting Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a cash aid program for low-income families.
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The lawsuit was filed by states with Democratic leadership.
The issue is about sharing data from the TANF program.
TANF provides cash help to families who need financial support.
The states say giving this data to immigration authorities breaks federal privacy laws.
The Trump administration supports sharing the data and defends its actions.
This case is one of several legal fights over government data privacy with the Trump administration.
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Several former allies of President Donald Trump have publicly broken ties with him over disagreements about foreign wars and transparency in government. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a strong supporter, criticized Trump for supporting strikes in Iran and for refusing to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to her resignation from Congress.
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A photo showed Marjorie Taylor Greene and other conservatives gathering in opposition to President Trump’s policies.
Greene and others oppose foreign wars, especially military actions in Iran.
Greene said Trump promised “no more foreign wars” during his campaigns but then ordered strikes in Iran in 2025.
Greene became critical of Trump after he allegedly refused to release Epstein-related files, which she wanted to make public.
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Greene and threatened to support another candidate against her.
Greene resigned from Congress in early 2026, citing a lack of loyalty from Trump’s side.
After leaving office, Greene continued to oppose Trump’s support for Israel and U.S. military involvement overseas.
Greene believes the “America First” policy should prioritize U.S. interests without foreign obligations.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office about several topics, including the situation with Iran, immigration, and energy prices. CBS News provided additional information after the session.
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President Trump held a question-and-answer session with reporters in the Oval Office.
Topics discussed included a possible war with Iran.
Immigration policies and concerns were also addressed.
Energy prices were part of the questions.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand offered more details after the session.
The event took place on Monday.
The coverage was available on CBS News platforms, including the app.
President Trump engaged directly with the media on current issues faced by the U.S. government.
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