Rep. Maria Salazar, a Republican from Florida, released a campaign ad criticizing President Trump's strict immigration enforcement, saying it has gone too far and upset many Hispanic Republicans in Miami. Miami-Dade County, a key area with a large Hispanic population that helped Trump win, is showing signs of frustration with immigration policies, which could affect Republican voter turnout in upcoming elections.
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Rep. Maria Salazar made an ad telling President Trump that immigration enforcement is too harsh.
Miami-Dade County is Florida’s most populous area and has many Hispanic voters, who helped Trump win in 2020 and 2024.
62% of Miami-Dade’s 1.3 million registered voters are Hispanic; they make up 76% of registered Republicans there.
A poll found 63% of Hispanic voters support deporting illegal immigrants, but only 29% support how the deportations are being done.
President Trump’s immigration policies include mass deportations and cutting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 1.3 million people, including many Venezuelans.
Businesses in Doral, an area with many Venezuelan residents and a Trump-owned golf course, have suffered because many workers lost legal status or are hiding.
Some local Republicans, like Miami Mayor Christi Fraga, disagree with the federal immigration actions but avoid direct conflict with President Trump.
Republican officials worry that low turnout among Hispanic voters could hurt the party in elections, even though they believe most conservative Hispanics will not switch parties.
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Jesse Calhoun, accused of killing five women in Oregon, has now been charged in the death of a sixth woman, Elizabeth Gibson. The district attorney announced Calhoun faces a manslaughter charge related to Gibson’s death, and he has pleaded not guilty to previous murder charges.
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Jesse Calhoun is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Gibson.
Gibson was last seen in 2022 and reported missing in 2023; her body has not been found.
Calhoun is already charged with killing five other women between 2022 and 2023.
He pleaded not guilty to five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of corpse abuse.
Prosecutors plan to try all murder charges against Calhoun in one trial.
Calhoun has a criminal history including assault and burglary and was released early from prison in 2021.
Oregon’s governor reversed Calhoun’s early release in 2023 when the investigation began.
Families and prosecutors expressed commitment to seeking justice for all victims.
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About 35 million Americans now live in new U.S. House districts because of changes in the congressional maps after the 2024 election. These changes affect many districts and reflect political decisions made during recent redistricting efforts.
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Around 34.8 million people, or 1 in 10 Americans, live in a different congressional district than they did in 2024.
About 20% of Americans live in districts where more than 25% of voters are new compared to the last election.
These changes happened due to mid-decade redistricting, which is unusual.
The redistricting efforts were influenced by partisan (politically motivated) goals.
President Donald Trump’s actions in 2023 contributed to these redistricting battles.
New maps are often drawn to favor political parties rather than community ties or geography.
Experts worry that these changes increase political polarization and can hurt American democracy.
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A Michigan high school has a gym class rule requiring girls to share details about their menstrual cycles if they want to make up missed swimming days. Parents raised concerns that this policy may be unfair and invasive, and school officials said they will discuss the issue with the parents involved.
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Girls at Lakeview High School must have a parent send a note or email describing the length of their menstrual cycle to make up missed swimming days.
This policy appears in the gym class syllabus and affects girls who miss class due to their periods.
The school requires students who miss swimming to complete dry land workouts instead of just sitting out.
Parents are upset because menstrual cycles can be irregular, especially for young girls, making it hard to provide exact information.
Some students’ grades have been affected by this policy, with one girl’s grade dropping from an A to a C in gym class.
Lakeview Public Schools’ superintendent expressed a willingness to discuss and resolve the issue with parents.
There are questions about whether this rule might violate Title IX, the law that bans sex discrimination in schools.
The school district has materials about Title IX and sexual harassment available to students on its website.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said he does not plan to run for president or any other elected office in the 2028 elections. He made this statement during an event where he was asked about his future political plans.
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Mike Pence is the former Vice President of the United States.
He stated that he has no plans to run for president in 2028.
Pence also said he does not plan to run for any other elected office in 2028.
The statement was made during an event hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
David Rubenstein, the organization chair, asked Pence about his future political ambitions.
Pence did not suggest any alternative political plans beyond 2028.
This marks a clear decision about Pence’s political future for the coming election cycle.
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A Senate Democrat blocked a Republican-led bill that aimed to stop Americans from paying extra energy costs caused by data centers. The bill had passed the House with strong support, but the Democrat argued the bill was not strong enough and offered his own, more comprehensive solution.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act would require tech companies to pay for new energy infrastructure costs instead of consumers.
The bill passed the House with a 417 to 3 vote.
Senator Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio) tried to pass the bill quickly in the Senate by unanimous consent.
Senator Martin Heinrich (Democrat, New Mexico) blocked the bill, saying it didn’t do enough to protect people from higher energy costs.
Heinrich proposed his own bill, the GRID Savings Act, which includes stronger measures like community involvement, water conservation, and clean energy use.
Senator Bernie Moreno (Republican, Ohio) opposed Heinrich’s move, criticizing the delay.
The energy cost issue around data centers is important in upcoming elections, especially in Ohio where Husted is running for Senate.
Both parties see the debate over data centers and AI as politically significant amid voter concerns about affordability.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This panel advises on which preventive health services insurance plans must cover without cost, and now includes specialist doctors for the first time.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
He named eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
The USPSTF is a group that decides which preventive health services should be covered for free by insurance.
Previously, the panel only had primary care doctors, but now specialist doctors are included.
Preventive services mean health care that helps stop illnesses before they start.
Adding specialists may change the range of services the panel recommends.
These changes come after several months with vacant seats on the panel.
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A federal judge ruled that officials linked to President Donald Trump must give 30 days' written notice before making any changes to the Kennedy Center, including plans to demolish the main building. The ruling also allows the Kennedy Center to continue emergency repairs while blocking a full closure during its renovation planning.
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A federal judge, Christopher Cooper, issued the ruling on Thursday.
Trump administration officials must provide 30 days' notice before any Kennedy Center changes, including demolition.
The ruling supports an earlier injunction that prevents the Kennedy Center from fully closing for renovations.
The Kennedy Center can continue emergency repairs but cannot stop them completely.
The judge ordered detailed status reports with sworn declarations about the closure and repairs.
The decision responds to concerns raised after President Trump and his officials suggested demolition plans.
Neither the White House nor the Kennedy Center commented immediately on the ruling.
The Kennedy Center board aligned with Trump has voted to close the building before.
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A recent poll shows Democrat Mary Peltola leading Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s 2026 Senate race. This is notable because Alaska voted strongly for President Donald Trump three times, but the race for this Senate seat is very close.
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Mary Peltola, a Democrat and former Representative, is ahead of Republican Dan Sullivan in the latest AARP poll.
The poll shows Peltola with 46% support in the first round, increasing to 53% after applying ranked choice voting.
Alaska uses ranked choice voting and a nonpartisan top-four primary system, which mix things up compared to typical elections.
President Donald Trump won Alaska by large margins in the past three presidential elections (2016, 2020, 2024).
Polling in Alaska is challenging due to its large size and diverse voters, and past polls have missed outcomes.
Peltola is seen as a strong Democrat in Alaska, winning a statewide House seat in 2022.
Independent voters in Alaska, who make up a big portion of the electorate, strongly favor Peltola in the poll.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority, and this race is important for both parties in controlling the Senate.
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The United States helped free Adam Castillo, an American citizen who was held in Myanmar for three months. U.S. officials met with Myanmar leaders to discuss his case, and Castillo was released and flown to Thailand.
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Adam Castillo, a 40-year-old U.S. citizen, was detained in Myanmar for three months.
U.S. officials traveled to Myanmar's capital to negotiate his release.
Myanmar state media said Castillo was charged with breaking trust and violating rules of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar.
Castillo was released and handed over to U.S. officials, then flown to Bangkok, Thailand.
Castillo is a former U.S. Marine and ran a security company in Myanmar.
He was arrested at Yangon International Airport on June 11 after arriving from Malaysia.
The American Chamber of Commerce accused Castillo of financial misconduct, which he denies.
The Trump administration was thanked for its role in securing Castillo’s release.
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A federal judge denied a request for an emergency hearing about the Kennedy Center’s planned renovations. The judge said the government must give at least 30 days’ notice before it can demolish the building.
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Rep. Joyce Beatty asked for an emergency court hearing about the Kennedy Center closure.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper refused the emergency hearing.
The judge ruled the government must give 30 days' advance notice before demolishing the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center is a major performing arts building in the United States.
The board recently voted to close the center for renovations.
The judge’s decision means demolition cannot start without warning.
The case involves the government’s plans for the Kennedy Center building.
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A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to give at least 30 days’ notice before making major physical changes to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Kennedy Center closed temporarily due to safety concerns and plans for a $257 million renovation, amid a dispute over renaming the building after President Trump.
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The Kennedy Center closed temporarily because of structural problems like a partial ceiling collapse.
The center’s board plans a $257 million renovation, expected to last up to two years.
President Trump said the center might be "ripped down" if not properly maintained.
A judge ruled that the administration must provide 30 days’ notice before demolishing or making major changes.
The judge previously said the Kennedy Center cannot rename itself after President Trump without Congress’s approval.
President Trump’s name was briefly placed on the building’s exterior but later removed after a court ruling.
Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty challenged the shutdown and renaming in court.
The Kennedy Center was created by Congress as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy and opened in 1971.
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The Trump administration is planning to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery but admits the project will cause some negative effects on the local landscape and views. They say these effects cannot be completely avoided because the arch’s location is central to the plan. Efforts to lessen the impact include monitoring construction and improving park areas, but some Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop the project.
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The proposed arch will be 250 feet tall, more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.
It will be located at Memorial Circle near the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery.
The arch will feature the inscription "One Nation Under God" and a gold statue of Lady Liberty with wings on top. Four golden lions will sit at the base corners.
The National Park Service has sent a document to local historic and planning agencies acknowledging the arch will have adverse effects on the historic site.
The administration plans mitigation efforts like controlling noise, monitoring vibration, archaeological studies, and improving park walkways and lighting.
Vietnam War veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it will block views and lacks congressional approval.
Memorial Circle is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Federal rules require consultation with state or tribal preservation offices when historic properties are affected, but approval is not necessarily required to proceed.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a small amount for the first time in three years to fight high inflation. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that more rate hikes might come if needed, partly because inflation is rising due to higher oil prices linked to the Iran conflict.
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The Fed increased interest rates by 0.25%, making borrowing slightly more expensive.
Stocks fell after the announcement, with the Dow Jones dropping 631 points (1.2%).
Chairman Warsh suggested the Fed is prepared to raise rates further to control inflation.
Inflation rose sharply after the Iran war affected global oil prices, pushing the Consumer Price Index to 4.2% in May.
Gasoline and diesel prices reached record highs partly because of oil supply concerns linked to the conflict in the Persian Gulf and Yemen.
Warsh emphasized the Fed’s goal to prevent rising energy costs from causing broader price increases across the economy.
Warsh was appointed by President Trump earlier in 2024, and his hawkish stance on inflation is now clear.
The Fed’s official forecast expects one more rate hike in 2026, but Warsh left open the possibility of more if inflation stays high.
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President Donald Trump said he must soon make an important choice about how to deal with Iran. The U.S. conflict in Iran is ongoing, and he is considering whether to use strong military action against the Iranian government.
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President Trump announced he has a major decision coming regarding Iran.
He is debating whether to launch a strong military attack on the Iranian regime.
The U.S. war in Iran continues without clear progress.
Trump described the choice as significant and impactful.
The statement was made publicly on a Thursday.
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The Trump administration denied visas to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) delegation trying to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This is the second time in over a year that their visas have been refused.
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The U.S. government under President Trump refused visas to the Palestinian delegation.
The group includes members from the PLO and the PA.
This visa denial prevents their attendance at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
It is the second time this has happened in just over a year.
The U.S. State Department said the PLO and PA did not meet their agreed obligations.
The U.N. General Assembly is a yearly meeting where countries discuss global issues.
Visa denials for diplomats are unusual since these delegations usually have permission to attend.
The decision affects the Palestinians' ability to participate in international diplomacy in the U.S.
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The UK Youth Parliament, a group that lets young people aged 11 to 18 debate and learn about politics, may lose its government funding soon and could close. The government is planning a new program to involve young people more in democracy, especially those who feel left out, but no final decision has been made yet.
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The UK Youth Parliament started in 2000 and has over 300 elected members aged 11 to 18.
It holds debates once a year in the House of Commons chamber when MPs are not present.
In the last year, it received £453,000 in government funding, with about £2.4 million spent on youth initiatives since 2017.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has not promised to fund the youth parliament after March 2027.
A government review found that only about a quarter of young people know about the youth parliament, and some schools feel left out.
The government is working on a new scheme focused on including under-represented groups in democracy.
Some MPs and youth leaders say ending funding would harm youth participation in politics, while others believe it is not worth the public money.
The UK Youth Parliament is run by the National Youth Agency and members are elected every one or two years by young people in local areas.
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Hasan Piker, a progressive commentator, said that the United States commits more terrorism than the terrorist group al-Qaeda. His statement caused negative reactions from both Republicans and Democrats in the U.S.
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Hasan Piker is a progressive political commentator.
He claimed that the U.S. is involved in more terrorism than al-Qaeda.
Al-Qaeda is a well-known Islamic terrorist group.
Piker made these remarks during an interview with journalist Alex Thompson.
The statement led to criticism from politicians on both sides of the U.S. political spectrum.
The discussion centered on comparing U.S. actions abroad to terrorist activities.
This topic has sparked debate about how terrorism is defined and viewed.
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Over 30 people in four U.S. states became sick after receiving intravenous (IV) drips containing glutathione at wellness clinics. The drips were made from glutathione meant for oral supplements, not for injection, leading to bacterial toxin poisoning.
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Dozens of people in Texas, Washington, Florida, and New York got sick after IV glutathione treatments.
The glutathione used was labeled as a dietary supplement but was injected, which is unsafe.
Bacterial endotoxins in the glutathione caused symptoms like fever, chills, headache, nausea, and severe reactions.
Three compounding pharmacies in Texas recalled their glutathione IV products following the illness reports.
At least three people were hospitalized, with one in critical condition requiring intensive care.
The FDA and CDC are investigating and expect more cases as the problem continues.
This is not the first incident; a similar glutathione IV poisoning happened in 2019.
Glutathione is a natural antioxidant but has no FDA-approved injectable form and limited evidence of benefits for the uses promoted by wellness clinics.
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The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer faced criticism from key figures in the Trump (MAGA) movement because of his limited experience in immigration.
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Lance Schroyer was nominated to be the head of ICE.
His nomination stalled due to concerns about his lack of immigration experience.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and border czar Tom Homan disagreed over Schroyer’s nomination.
Schroyer is a former Oklahoma state highway trooper.
Schroyer works on Mullin’s security team.
The White House did not provide a reason for pulling the nomination.
This news is still developing and may be updated.
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