Alaska's election official ruled that only one Dan Sullivan can run in the state's Senate primary election, declaring retired teacher Dan J Sullivan ineligible. The official said his candidacy seemed designed to confuse voters, while the incumbent Senator Dan S Sullivan and his campaign accused Democrats of using the tactic to gain an advantage.
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Alaska allows only one candidate named Dan Sullivan to run in the Senate primary.
Retired teacher Dan J Sullivan was declared ineligible to appear on the primary ballot.
The election director said Dan J Sullivan’s candidacy appeared to be meant to mislead voters.
Dan J Sullivan has never registered to vote under that name or been a Republican before.
Senator Dan S Sullivan accused Democrats of recruiting Dan J Sullivan to rig the election.
Democrats and Dan J Sullivan deny any coordination with the Democratic campaign.
Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor launched an investigation into Dan J Sullivan’s candidacy.
Dan J Sullivan says he is running seriously because he wants change and opposes some of Senator Sullivan’s actions.
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President Donald Trump has chosen Jay Clayton to be the new director of national intelligence. The Senate plans to hold a confirmation hearing for Clayton as early as Wednesday this week.
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President Trump picked Jay Clayton for the role of director of national intelligence.
The director of national intelligence is a top official who oversees intelligence agencies.
The Senate must confirm Clayton before he can officially take the job.
The confirmation hearing is expected to happen this week, possibly on Wednesday.
This hearing allows senators to ask Clayton questions and review his qualifications.
CBS News is reporting on the upcoming hearing and related developments.
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A Haitian woman named Daphy Michel died from hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pennsylvania. The local medical examiner officially ruled her death a homicide.
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Daphy Michel was 31 years old and Haitian.
She died on March 2 in Pennsylvania.
The cause of death was hypothermia, which means her body temperature dropped dangerously low.
The medical examiner’s office in Allegheny County declared the death a homicide.
She died after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
The ruling means the death was caused by the actions or neglect of others, not by natural causes or accident.
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Georgia’s Republican primary runoff elections show divisions within the party and unusual alliances. President Donald Trump and Governor Brian Kemp support different candidates in the U.S. Senate race, while both back the same candidate for governor. These divisions highlight challenges in uniting the party for the general election in November.
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Georgia Republicans have runoff elections for U.S. Senate and governor on June 16, 2026.
Trump and Kemp both support Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor.
For the Senate race, Trump supports Rep. Mike Collins, while Kemp supports Derek Dooley.
Sen. Ted Cruz, a former rival of Trump, supports Rick Jackson for governor, opposing Trump and Kemp’s choice.
The party is divided between the "MAGA" faction and other Republicans.
Kemp certified Joe Biden’s election win in 2020, which caused tensions with Trump.
The runoff results will test Trump and Kemp’s influence within the Republican Party.
Republican candidates are trying to unify before the November general election against Democrats.
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A 16-year-old boy has been taken into U.S. Marshals' custody after being accused of killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship in 2025. He faces charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse and has pleaded not guilty. The federal trial is scheduled to start on September 8, 2026.
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The victim, Anna Kepner, was 18 years old and described as a bright student.
The accused is her 16-year-old stepbrother, identified only by initials "T.H." in court.
The incident occurred aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in November 2025.
Prosecutors say the accused sexually assaulted and intentionally killed Anna Kepner.
Anna Kepner died from mechanical asphyxiation, meaning she was unable to breathe due to pressure on her body.
The boy was indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury and has pleaded not guilty.
He was ordered to report to a federal courthouse in Tampa and is now in U.S. Marshals' custody.
The accused’s family and lawyers argue he has been cooperative and shows no signs of harm since the incident.
Anna Kepner’s family expressed relief that the suspect is now in custody and hope for justice at the upcoming trial.
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Alaska election officials have ruled that a second candidate named Dan Sullivan cannot run against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in the U.S. Senate race because his candidacy appears intended to confuse voters. The decision was made after concerns that the second Dan Sullivan coordinated with Democrats to mislead voters in a closely watched election.
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Two candidates named Dan Sullivan tried to run for the same U.S. Senate seat in Alaska.
The second Dan Sullivan, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., recently registered as a Republican and filed to run but was accused of trying to confuse voters.
Alaska’s elections director said the second Sullivan’s candidacy was not in good faith and seemed designed to mislead voters.
Concerns included his sudden use of the name Dan, his new party registration, and connections to a Democratic campaign.
The election uses a non-partisan primary, with the top four candidates advancing to a ranked-choice general election on November 18.
The Republican National Committee supported removing the second Dan Sullivan from the ballot, calling it necessary to protect election integrity.
Daniel J. Sullivan denies wrongdoing and says he is qualified and followed election rules.
He may challenge the decision in court, but primary ballots will be printed soon.
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An election official in Alaska ruled that a Senate candidate who shares the same name as Senator Dan Sullivan cannot be on the ballot. The official said the candidate did not properly file the paperwork needed to run for office.
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The candidate has the same name as Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska.
The candidate was found ineligible to appear on the election ballot.
An election official reviewed complaints and information before making the decision.
The ruling was based on improper filing of the candidate’s declaration of candidacy.
Senator Dan Sullivan is the current Republican senator for Alaska.
The decision took place on a Monday (specific date not provided).
The candidate’s failure to follow election rules led to their disqualification.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he needs more information about the peace deal between the United States and Iran announced by President Trump. He wants top government officials to come to Congress and explain the details to lawmakers.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is from South Dakota and a Republican.
President Trump announced a peace deal with Iran on Sunday.
Thune says he does not have enough information to judge the deal.
He requests that senior officials from the administration brief Congress.
The briefing is meant to inform lawmakers about the peace agreement details.
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has stored millions of dollars’ worth of expired contraceptives in Belgium instead of distributing them. The Trump administration has been paying tens of thousands of dollars each month to keep these products in storage.
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USAID bought contraceptives intended for low-income countries in Africa.
These contraceptives have expired and are no longer usable.
The products are stored in Belgium.
The storage costs amount to tens of thousands of dollars each month.
The total value of the expired contraceptives is about $9.7 million.
Taxpayer money paid for these contraceptives and their storage.
This situation was reported by USAID’s inspector general.
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Florida’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the app broke a state law that limits social media use for children under 14 and requires parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds. The lawsuit says TikTok exposes kids to harmful content and addictive features, and that it misleads parents about the risks to teenagers.
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Florida has a law banning children under 14 from using social media and requiring permission for ages 15 and 16.
The lawsuit claims TikTok violated this law by letting kids access its platform without proper restrictions.
Florida accuses TikTok of exposing children to sexual content, drugs, nudity, alcohol, and strong language.
TikTok is said to use addictive features like endless scrolling and push notifications that keep kids on the app for many hours.
The lawsuit argues TikTok should have an age rating of 16+ or 18+ instead of 13+, which would help parents limit access.
TikTok denies wrongdoing and says it is reviewing the complaint and working on safety updates.
Around 24 other states have also sued TikTok over issues related to its effect on children’s mental health and addiction.
The case was filed in St. Lucie County, Florida.
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An Alaska election official ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan, a Senate candidate with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, cannot appear on the primary ballot. The official said Daniel J. Sullivan entered the race to confuse voters, not as a genuine candidate.
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Daniel J. Sullivan tried to run against Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race.
The elections director said Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy was meant to mislead voters.
Daniel J. Sullivan attempted to file as "Dan Sullivan" and use the same middle initial as the senator.
Their campaign websites look very similar, suggesting a deliberate attempt to copy.
Senator Dan Sullivan accused Democrats of trying to rig the election using this tactic.
The lieutenant governor started an investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy.
Daniel J. Sullivan has 30 days to appeal the decision to be removed from the ballot.
Alaska’s Senate race is seen as competitive but challenging for Democrats in a state President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
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Andrew Giuliani, who is in charge of President Trump's World Cup task force, said a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S. because he was talking to suspicious people. Giuliani mentioned there is secret information about the case that cannot be shared yet but might be made public later.
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Andrew Giuliani leads President Trump's task force for the FIFA World Cup.
A Somali referee was not allowed to enter the United States for the event.
Giuliani said the referee had connections with "very bad people."
He referred to classified information related to this situation.
Giuliani spoke about this in an interview with CBS News.
The secret information might be released at a later time.
The article focuses on U.S. security and government actions related to the World Cup.
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U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the U.S. men’s team opening win at the FIFA World Cup. His ability to play for the U.S. is linked to birthright citizenship, a policy President Trump has sought to end.
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Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the U.S. men’s soccer team’s first game of the FIFA World Cup.
Balogun’s mother traveled to the U.S. shortly before he was born, allowing him to qualify as a U.S. citizen by birth.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
President Donald Trump has pushed to end birthright citizenship.
The World Cup performance brought attention back to this political issue.
Balogun’s case highlights how birthright citizenship impacts sports and nationality rules.
President Trump is currently pursuing changes to citizenship laws in the United States.
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Several Democratic senators, one Republican senator, and two Democratic House committees asked the National Science Foundation (NSF) to stop its plan to shut down a large ocean monitoring system. This system, called the Ocean Observatories Initiative, has been collecting important ocean data for over ten years and was supposed to continue for 15 to 20 more years.
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The Ocean Observatories Initiative includes more than 900 sensors in the ocean.
It cost $386 million to build the network.
The system tracks ocean currents, marine life, climate change, and severe weather.
Data from the initiative is free and has helped produce over 500 scientific studies.
The National Science Foundation planned to dismantle the project.
Lawmakers claim the NSF’s plan may be illegal.
The project was intended to operate for another 15 to 20 years.
Both Democratic and one Republican senator signed letters opposing the shutdown.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. He claimed President Donald Trump is using the Justice Department to target him because of his political goals.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is from California and is a member of the Democratic Party.
He said the U.S. Justice Department is conducting an investigation involving him and his wife.
Newsom suggested the investigation is politically motivated.
He linked the investigation to President Donald Trump’s actions.
Newsom believes President Trump wants to harm his political career.
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A government report shows that private Medicare Advantage plans deny requests for specialized care, like rehabilitation and long-term hospital stays, at very different rates. Many of these denials are later overturned when patients appeal, indicating some patients may be wrongly denied treatment at first.
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Medicare Advantage plans, run by private companies, deny requests for certain types of care before approving them.
CVS Health/Aetna denied about 80% of requests for long-term care hospital stays.
Humana denied about 72% and UnitedHealthcare denied about 71% of similar requests.
For inpatient rehabilitation, UnitedHealthcare denied 66%, Humana 54%, and CVS Health 51%.
Skilled nursing facility care denials are lower (about 12%), but 95% of those denials are overturned on appeal.
Appeals often reverse a large portion of denials, showing initial denials might be improper.
These specialized care services are important after hospital stays for recovery from serious health problems.
Differences in denial rates are linked to insurer policies and prior authorization rules.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said on a podcast that he believes President Donald Trump will leave the presidency by next Easter. Carville also said Trump does not understand what will happen after the midterm elections in the fall.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
Carville spoke on the “Politics War Room” podcast.
He predicted President Trump will leave office by next Easter.
Carville said Trump “has no earthly idea” of what will happen after the 2024 midterm elections.
The discussion happened before the midterms scheduled in the fall of 2024.
Carville made his statements in a political analysis context.
No official confirmation or response from President Trump about these predictions is mentioned.
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President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island. This came after Senator Reed criticized President Trump’s decision to end the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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President Trump wants Senator Jack Reed impeached.
Senator Reed is a Democratic senator from Rhode Island.
Senator Reed spoke against President Trump’s move to leave the Iran nuclear deal.
The 2015 deal is officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
President Trump ended the U.S. participation in the JCPOA during his first term.
The dispute centers around the effectiveness and consequences of the Iran deal.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will try to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) powers without including the SAVE America Act. This decision rejects President Trump’s request to combine the two laws.
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John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader.
The Senate plans to pass an extension of FISA’s surveillance powers.
The extension will not include the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act is related to voting rules.
President Trump wanted to link the FISA bill with the SAVE America Act.
Thune disagrees and wants to pass the FISA extension separately.
Section 702 of FISA deals with foreign surveillance powers.
The issue is about how to manage surveillance laws and voting legislation.
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President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with Iran aimed at a ceasefire and future talks, including on Iran’s nuclear program. Some Republican lawmakers express concerns and want Congress to review the deal before it moves forward.
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The U.S. and Iran reached a new agreement described as a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
President Trump said the deal is fully signed, with a signing ceremony expected soon.
The deal focuses on a ceasefire and sets a framework for future negotiations, including Iran’s nuclear issues.
Some Republican lawmakers support the diplomacy but want Congress to review and approve any deal involving sanctions or long-term commitments.
Senators like Chuck Grassley and Lindsey Graham are cautious and want to see the full agreement before giving a final opinion.
Concerns include whether the deal gives Iran economic benefits through sanctions relief and whether it properly addresses nuclear activities.
The administration has not yet released the full details of the agreement, delaying thorough review.
Vice President JD Vance played a key role in negotiating the deal and spoke about it publicly.
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