Police released video of a mass shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, where three people were killed and ten were shot. Authorities praised several people, including an employee and an off-duty officer, who confronted the gunman and helped protect others before the shooter took his own life.
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The shooting occurred at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people died and ten were injured in the attack.
The gunman, Chad Williams, 24, killed himself as police arrived.
Police released video showing the gunman firing multiple times at the drive-thru window.
Several people, including employees and an off-duty state trooper, confronted the gunman to slow him down.
A man named Braxton Steube distracted the gunman outside on a trail, likely preventing further harm.
The victims killed were Ashley Garibay (23), Dale Schultz (66), and Christopher Claunch (59).
The In-N-Out location had opened recently as part of the chain’s expansion in Idaho.
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An appeals court stopped President Trump from building a ballroom at the White House because he did not get permission from Congress. President Trump said he will ask the Supreme Court to review the decision.
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An appeals court blocked President Trump’s plan to build a ballroom at the White House.
The court said Congressional approval is required for this construction.
President Trump announced he will appeal to the Supreme Court.
The construction project concerns the White House grounds.
The case highlights the legal limits on presidential decisions involving White House property.
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The U.S. Senate is working quickly to complete important tasks before the summer break. They approved Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general and passed new energy sanctions against Russia.
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The Senate is preparing to start its summer recess soon.
Todd Blanche was confirmed as the new attorney general.
The Senate approved new sanctions focused on energy aimed at Russia.
These actions are part of the Senate’s final agenda before the break.
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion is reporting on these developments.
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A federal prosecutor named Will Rosenzweig sued the U.S. Justice Department after being fired last year. He says his firing violated his right to free speech because he had written blog posts critical of President Donald Trump years before he worked for the government.
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Will Rosenzweig was fired in September 2025, two weeks before a major Medicare fraud trial.
His old blog posts, which included criticism of President Trump, were publicized by a conservative commentator.
Rosenzweig worked for five years as a federal prosecutor in Miami and had a good reputation with awards and praise.
The Justice Department fired him shortly after the blog posts were shared online.
Rosenzweig’s lawyers say his firing was unfair and violates his free speech rights under the First Amendment.
The blog was inactive for over six years and covered various topics, not just politics.
The lawsuit asks for Rosenzweig to be given his job back, back pay, and a court ruling that the firing was illegal.
The Justice Department has not commented due to ongoing legal proceedings.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he will continue serving on the Supreme Court for another term. He spoke about staying on the court after false rumors of his retirement circulated and said he makes decisions based on the law, not politics.
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Justice Samuel Alito confirmed he is staying on the Supreme Court for another term.
Alito is 76 years old.
There were false reports in June that Alito would retire, but these were quickly corrected.
If Alito had retired, President Donald Trump likely would have chosen a new justice.
Alito said he votes based on how he thinks cases should be decided, not based on political views.
He said it does not matter if his rulings align with President Trump’s preferences or not.
The news came from an interview published in The Wall Street Journal’s editorial section.
Alito spoke in his chambers, the private office at the Supreme Court.
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Two federal judges ruled to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from South Sudan and Burma, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed the Trump administration to end TPS protections. These rulings put thousands of immigrants at risk of deportation after living in the U.S. for many years.
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TPS is a temporary protection given to immigrants from countries experiencing danger, like war or natural disasters.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can end TPS protections.
Federal judges in Massachusetts and Illinois denied requests to stop ending TPS for South Sudan and Burma.
The judges found that DHS and its secretary have the legal authority to end TPS.
Plaintiffs argued their due process rights were violated, but the courts rejected this claim.
One judge allowed a claim about possible racial discrimination in ending TPS to continue.
DHS said TPS was meant to be temporary and praised the end of protections due to improving conditions in South Sudan.
Legal groups continue to fight for permanent protections for TPS holders in Congress.
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A federal appeals court has stopped President Donald Trump’s administration from continuing work on a $400 million ballroom at the White House. President Trump has said he will ask the US Supreme Court to review this decision.
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A federal appeals court issued the order to stop the ballroom construction.
The project is planned to cost $400 million.
The construction is taking place at the White House.
President Donald Trump’s administration is responsible for the project.
President Trump has promised to appeal to the US Supreme Court.
The court’s order temporarily halts the construction until further legal review.
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Hunter Biden discussed his presidential pardon from President Joe Biden in a BBC interview, saying the pardon was controversial but that he was grateful for it. He also spoke about his father’s health, denied planning to run for office, and emphasized his focus on addiction recovery.
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President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden in December 2024.
The pardon covered Hunter’s federal gun conviction, a tax case, and any federal offenses between 2014 and 2024.
Hunter Biden called himself “the most privileged person” for receiving the pardon.
He said the pardon was criticized but claimed his father acted to protect him from potential prosecution under President Trump’s upcoming administration.
Hunter Biden said he and his father never discussed the pardon before it was granted.
He described President Biden’s cancer as painful and debilitating but said his father remains engaged in politics.
Hunter Biden ruled out running for political office and said he wants to focus on addiction recovery.
Hunter talked about the 2024 presidential debate where he felt something was wrong with his father’s health.
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A federal judge in Alabama refused to dismiss a legal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that was filed by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump’s administration. The judge said the SPLC did not provide enough proof that the government acted out of revenge or hostility when starting the case.
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The case was brought by the Trump administration’s Justice Department.
The SPLC wanted the case dismissed, calling it a "vindictive prosecution" (meaning unfair or revenge-driven legal action).
The judge ruled against the SPLC’s request to dismiss the case.
The judge decided the SPLC did not prove the government acted with harmful intent or bias.
The case involves legal actions connected to civil rights issues.
The decision was made in a federal court located in Alabama.
The ruling allows the case to continue moving forward.
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The Senate passed a bill to increase sanctions on Russia by penalizing countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas. The Senate also confirmed Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and approved 74 other nominees of President Donald Trump, including new leaders for the TSA and the U.S. ambassador to Brazil.
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The Senate approved a broad sanctions bill against Russia, aimed at countries like China and India that buy Russian oil and gas.
This bill supports Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia and moves next to the House for approval.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the Senate’s action as important pressure on Russia.
Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, was confirmed to lead FEMA, which is facing changes under President Trump’s administration.
David Cummins was confirmed to head the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is dealing with staffing and financial challenges.
Daniel Perez was confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Brazil, a position involved in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Senator Bill Cassidy expressed support for Todd Blanche to become the head of President Trump’s Justice Department.
The Senate confirmed a total of 74 nominees from President Trump’s administration on the same day.
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Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeff Merkley asked the Trump administration for details about plans to place disclaimers outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. They want to understand the reasons and intentions behind the disclaimers.
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Senators Lisa Murkowski (Republican) and Jeff Merkley (Democrat) jointly requested information.
They are leaders on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees Interior and Environment funding.
The request concerns disclaimers planned for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
The lawmaker duo represents Alaska and Oregon, and come from different political parties.
The senators seek clarity on the purpose and content of these disclaimers from the Trump administration.
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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship and stopping birth tourism in the US. The orders expand rules on which children born in the US do not automatically get citizenship and increase enforcement against people traveling to the US just to give birth.
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Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the US is usually a citizen, based on the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
Birth tourism is when foreign nationals come to the US to have a baby so the child will get US citizenship.
One order blocks automatic citizenship for children if a parent is linked to foreign terrorist groups, foreign diplomats, or lives in some US territories where citizenship is not given.
The government has said birth tourism is illegal but plans to crack down harder on the industry that promotes it.
There are no exact numbers on birth tourists, but about 9,500 babies were born in the US to foreign women in 2024.
Some US territories, like Puerto Rico and Guam, grant citizenship at birth, but others like American Samoa do not.
The orders follow a Supreme Court ruling that blocked President Trump’s previous attempt to limit birthright citizenship in June.
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Hawaii’s lieutenant governor, Sylvia Luke, is facing bribery charges and is not running for re-election. Nine candidates, including five Democrats and four Republicans, are competing in the primary to replace her. Meanwhile, a Democratic congressman who supported President Donald Trump’s key policy faces a strong primary challenge.
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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery charges linked to her 2022 campaign.
Luke is not seeking re-election amid the corruption scandal.
Five Democrats and four Republicans are running to become the next lieutenant governor.
The lieutenant governor position in Hawaii is a common steppingstone to higher political offices.
Current Hawaii Governor Josh Green and U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz previously served as lieutenant governors.
The governor and lieutenant governor in Hawaii are elected separately, not as a team.
A longtime Democratic congressman who supported a major policy from President Donald Trump is facing a challenging primary fight.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirmed he will continue serving on the Supreme Court for another term. He made this announcement after rumors about his retirement spread following a mistaken news report.
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Justice Samuel Alito is 76 years old.
He confirmed he is staying on the Supreme Court for another term.
Rumors about his retirement began after a false news story was published.
The false report was quickly retracted by the news outlet and the court.
If Alito had retired, President Donald Trump would have had the chance to appoint a new justice.
In an interview, Alito said he decides cases based on his own judgment, not political influence.
He noted that his decisions sometimes align with President Trump’s views and sometimes do not.
Alito spoke during a rare interview held in his Supreme Court chambers.
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Hillary Clinton asked Democrats to come together and support all party candidates. She pointed out divisions between longtime party leaders and newer progressive members during ongoing primary elections.
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Hillary Clinton spoke about the need for unity in the Democratic Party.
She mentioned the rising tensions between establishment Democrats and progressives.
Clinton referred to close primary election results, such as Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow win in Michigan.
She emphasized that support within the party should be a two-way street, meaning all members should back each other.
Clinton made these comments during a conversation with journalist Kara Swisher.
The call for unity comes amid a wave of Democratic primary contests.
This reflects ongoing challenges in balancing different views within the party.
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The U.S. Senate is working on several important issues before the summer break. There is no agreement yet between the U.S. and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for world oil shipments.
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The U.S. Senate is handling multiple matters ahead of its summer recess.
No deal has been reached yet between the United States and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for global oil transportation.
Discussions and negotiations are ongoing but no final agreement is confirmed.
The news was reported by CBS News and discussed by Major Garrett.
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Nearly 60 bodies were found stored in poor conditions at a funeral home in Chicago. Authorities are working to identify the remains and inform families, while the funeral home's director has had her license suspended.
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Almost 60 bodies were discovered in bad condition at South Chicago Chapel.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is leading the investigation.
Bodies were stored unrefrigerated with signs of decomposition and maggot infestation.
The funeral home director, Johanna Morgan, had her license suspended by Illinois regulators.
Johanna’s husband, Clark Morgan, also had his funeral director’s license revoked earlier.
Clark Morgan previously operated another crematory that was shut down for mishandling bodies.
Funeral homes in Illinois must follow strict rules, including not placing bodies on top of each other and keeping a written log of every body's movements.
State and federal authorities discovered the condition of the bodies after an inspection.
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Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, the commander of the U.S. Army’s V Corps in Europe, was recently removed from his position. The Army has not explained why, and sources say it is not related to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wider changes in military leadership.
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Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza led the Army’s V Corps since April 2024.
V Corps is responsible for U.S. Army forces and operations across Europe, with a base in Poland.
The corps plays a key role in supporting Ukraine and managing NATO’s frontlines after Russia's invasion.
Costanza’s removal happened recently but the Army has not clarified the reasons.
The change is not connected to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s broader reshuffle of senior officers.
Brig. Gen. John B. Mountford is now the acting commanding general of V Corps.
The Pentagon canceled a planned deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland this year.
President Donald Trump later said 5,000 U.S. troops would be stationed in Poland despite that cancellation.
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The Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He had served temporarily in this role before being fired last year after opposing its removal. The Senate also approved 73 other nominations by President Donald Trump.
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Cameron Hamilton is now the confirmed head of FEMA.
Hamilton previously led FEMA temporarily but was fired last year for opposing plans to eliminate the agency.
President Donald Trump nominated Hamilton again about a year after his firing.
The Senate approved 74 nominations in total, including those for the Transportation Security Administration and ambassador to Brazil.
David Cummins was confirmed to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
Daniel Perez was confirmed as ambassador to Brazil.
FEMA's future was uncertain after President Trump's early threats to dismantle it in his second term.
The Trump administration is still planning major changes in how disaster management is handled.
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Hillary Clinton shared a story about a moment during the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center when Michelle Obama praised Barack Obama’s achievements, including his Nobel Peace Prize. Clinton recalled Barack Obama’s brief reply to her joking about how President Donald Trump might react to the praise.
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The moment took place at the dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Michelle Obama highlighted Barack Obama's key accomplishments, including winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Hillary Clinton was sitting behind Barack Obama and noticed his reaction during Michelle’s speech.
Clinton joked that President Trump might be watching and thinking he was in trouble.
Barack Obama responded briefly, saying, “Yeah, I hope he is.”
The mention of the Nobel Prize by Michelle Obama drew audience applause and went viral online.
President Trump has expressed frustration about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize despite his diplomatic efforts.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize and later gave her medal to President Trump during a White House visit.
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