Senator John Kennedy expressed doubt about whether President Trump truly believes that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Kennedy said he is unsure if Trump’s statements are sincere, part of political strategy, or just spoken without full thought.
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Senator John Kennedy is from Louisiana and is a member of the Republican Party.
He spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with host Kristen Welker.
Kennedy questioned if President Trump really believes vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark in Washington, D.C.
Kennedy said President Trump may be anxious when he has an unexpressed thought.
It is unclear if Trump’s claims are based on fact or political messaging.
The discussion relates to statements made by President Trump about vandalism.
The interview took place on a Sunday news program.
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Capital One closed more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 after a review by its anti-money laundering team. The Trump Organization and Eric Trump sued Capital One, claiming the closures were politically motivated, but Capital One says it acted for legal reasons and wants the case dismissed.
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Capital One closed over 300 Trump Organization-related bank accounts in 2021.
The bank's anti-money laundering (AML) team reviewed the accounts before closing them.
The Trump Organization and Eric Trump sued Capital One in 2025, saying the closures were for political reasons.
Capital One denies political motives and says the closures followed federal rules and careful analysis.
The court dismissed two previous complaints but allowed amended complaints to be filed.
Capital One argues the Trump Organization’s claims are based on selective quotes and misunderstandings.
Federal law may prevent banks from sharing certain information about suspicious transactions.
President Trump has taken steps against what he calls political discrimination by banks, including suing JPMorgan Chase.
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Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller said he will continue his campaign for reelection despite accusations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife and concerns raised by her father, Senator Bernie Moreno. Miller denies the allegations and says no court or agency has proven any abuse, while his critics call for him to leave office.
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Rep. Max Miller denies abusing his ex-wife and their daughter.
Miller says no criminal charges or official findings support the abuse claims.
His ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, called Miller a danger to his granddaughter and unfit for office.
Miller is suing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, for defamation; she has accused him of physical abuse in court.
Emily Moreno claims their daughter was injured while in Miller’s custody; Miller denies causing the injury.
Miller was previously accused of abuse by ex-girlfriend Stephanie Grisham, but he settled a defamation suit with her in 2023.
The controversy comes days before Ohio’s deadline to hold a special election to replace Miller on the ballot.
Miller’s Democratic opponent is Brian Poindexter, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
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New Jersey has a new law called the "Skip the Stuff" law that limits the automatic inclusion of single-use plastic items like utensils, straws, and condiments in takeout and delivery orders. Starting August 1, 2026, restaurants and food services must only provide these items when customers ask for them, as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.
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The law became effective on August 1, 2026, and applies to all food service businesses in New Jersey, including restaurants, food trucks, and delivery services.
Single-use items such as plastic utensils, straws, and condiment packets can no longer be included automatically with orders.
Customers must specifically request these items when ordering, especially on apps or online platforms.
Full-service restaurants with seating for 10 or more must use reusable utensils and serve condiments in bottles or reusable containers for dine-in customers.
The law aims to reduce plastic waste that harms wildlife and pollutes the environment, as 95% of food packaging is thrown away after one use.
Some places, like schools, health care facilities, and correctional facilities, are exempt from the law.
Food court vendors have a temporary exemption until August 1, 2028.
Businesses that break the law face warnings or penalties, with increasing consequences for repeated violations.
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Federal investigators are looking into a recent cyberattack on water systems in several U.S. states to see if Iranian hackers were involved. GOP Representative Mike Turner said critical infrastructure like water systems must be strengthened to prevent such attacks, while President Trump suggested the attack might be due to local failures in Minnesota.
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Cyberattacks targeted water system technology in Minnesota and at least six other U.S. states last week.
Some water utilities had to switch to manual operations because of the cyber activity.
Federal investigators, including the FBI, are exploring whether Iranian hackers were behind the attacks.
President Trump denied Iranian involvement and criticized Minnesota’s state leadership.
Rep. Mike Turner said Congress has not been informed about the incidents yet.
Turner noted that Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea have targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, including water systems, as military targets.
Turner called for "hardening" or strengthening of critical infrastructure to defend against future attacks.
Iranian state-sponsored hackers have a history of attacking U.S. companies and government agencies for over ten years.
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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed about 600 buildings and forced around 5,000 homes to evacuate. The fires cover over 8 square miles and remain uncontrolled, with strong winds and steep terrain making firefighting difficult.
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Approximately 600 homes, businesses, and buildings have been destroyed by the fires.
About 5,000 homes in eastern Washington have been evacuated.
The fires cover more than 8.2 square miles around Spokane.
There are three main fires: Old Trails Fire, Fairview Fire, and Meadowview Fire.
No deaths have been reported so far.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency.
The National Weather Service issued a “particularly dangerous situation” red flag warning due to fire risks.
High winds of 35-45 mph are expected, which could spread the fires further, especially through the hilly, canyon-filled terrain near Spokane.
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Senator Bernie Moreno says that Representative Max Miller, who is Moreno’s former son-in-law, should not be in the House of Representatives due to concerns about character and behavior. Miller is facing allegations of domestic abuse and is involved in a custody dispute with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, while continuing his campaign for re-election.
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Senator Bernie Moreno is the former father-in-law of Representative Max Miller.
Moreno says Miller should not serve in Congress because he fails basic character standards.
Moreno believes Miller needs professional psychological help and is dangerous to his daughter.
Miller is defending himself against domestic abuse allegations in a live video on X (previously Twitter).
Miller is involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
Miller plans to stay in the race for re-election despite calls for him to step down.
Democrats see an opportunity to win Miller’s seat in northeast Ohio because of these issues.
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The Trump administration promised to be very open about the war against Iran, but after six months, it shares little detailed information about the conflict. President Trump often gives broad updates, while official press briefings have mostly stopped, making it hard for the public and lawmakers to fully understand the war’s progress.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised the most transparent administration ever regarding the Iran war.
Over 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the Middle East in this conflict.
At least 18 American service members have died, and hundreds more are injured.
Formal Pentagon press briefings have mostly stopped since early May.
President Trump provides regular public updates mainly through statements and social media.
The administration shares battlefield videos, but these lack full details.
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire and negotiations but fighting resumed shortly after.
Iran’s media blackout and lack of embedded U.S. ground troops make it difficult to know what is happening on the ground.
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Former Senator Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin appeared on "Face the Nation" to discuss their new effort to elect independent candidates in the U.S. They said the current two-party system limits competition and makes it very hard for independent candidates to get on ballots or be heard.
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About 47% of American adults identify as political independents, the highest in a decade.
Most elections in the U.S. are not competitive because the two major parties control the system.
Only about 21% of people voted in the last primary elections, the lowest ever.
Independent candidates face many obstacles, like needing thousands of signatures to get on ballots.
Democrats and Republicans can get on ballots by paying a fee, which is much easier.
Joe Manchin criticized the control that party extremes (MAGA in Republicans and DSA in Democrats) have over politics.
Bernie Sanders is an independent but runs on the Democratic ticket.
Heather Manchin said that no current members of Congress act as true independents because they join one party's group.
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Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather spoke on a TV program about their effort to help more independent candidates win elections. They also talked about whether they would support a candidate who calls themselves a socialist.
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Joe Manchin is a former U.S. senator.
Heather Manchin is Joe Manchin’s daughter.
They want to help independent political candidates get elected.
The discussion took place on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
They addressed the question of supporting a socialist candidate.
The focus is on political elections in the United States.
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Several big media companies are defending themselves in court against lawsuits from President Donald Trump and his top officials. This legal push shows increasing tension between the president and news organizations he and his team consider unfriendly.
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President Donald Trump and senior officials have filed lawsuits against some major media companies.
Instead of settling these cases quietly, the media companies are now fighting in court.
This change marks a tougher approach in legal battles involving the president and the press.
The lawsuits are related to disagreements over how the president and his administration are covered by the media.
The media firms see these lawsuits as a challenge to press freedom and are pushing back legally.
This situation highlights growing friction between President Trump’s team and news organizations.
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The article discusses current political focus on deporting asylum seekers and children involved in court cases under President Trump's policies. It calls for politicians to protect asylum rights and work on creating a safer and more humane border system.
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President Trump is targeting asylum seekers and children in court for deportation.
The issue involves the treatment of people arriving at the U.S. border.
There is a call for politicians to support asylum rights.
The article emphasizes the need for better policies on border arrivals.
The goal is to create a safer and more humane system for people seeking asylum.
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Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller said he will stay in his race for re-election and denied allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife. The claims have drawn attention from Democrats and the public as the election approaches.
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Max Miller is a Republican representative from Ohio running for re-election.
He faces allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
Moreno is the daughter of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno.
Miller denies all abuse claims, including those involving their young daughter’s injury.
The couple divorced last year after a custody dispute.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Miller.
Democrats have called for Miller to resign and requested an ethics investigation.
Miller announced his decision not to drop out in a video posted on the social media platform X.
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A dangerous fungus called Candida auris that resists many drugs is spreading in the United States in 2026. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that it has been found in 23 states despite efforts to stop it.
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Candida auris is a fungus that can cause serious infections.
This fungus is resistant to many common medicines.
It has been confirmed in 23 different U.S. states in 2026.
The CDC is tracking the spread of this fungus.
Efforts to control the fungus have not stopped its spread.
Candida auris can be deadly, especially for people with weak immune systems.
The fungus can survive on surfaces and spread in healthcare settings.
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Ohio Representative Max Miller denies abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and says he will continue his campaign for the November midterm elections. The allegations include claims of physical abuse and child injury, which Miller denies, and no criminal charges have been filed against him.
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Max Miller is a two-term congressman representing Ohio’s 7th Congressional District.
Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has accused him of abuse and sought a restraining order against him.
Allegations include pushing Moreno, holding a gun to her head, throwing hot water at her, and causing injury to their daughter.
Child welfare officials did not find evidence to support child abuse claims, and Miller was not charged with any crime.
Miller denies all abuse accusations and filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno.
Miller says he will remain in the 2024 midterm race and is focused on winning.
Democrats see the allegations as a chance to compete in Miller’s district; some call for his resignation or investigation.
Republican leaders generally support Miller, and President Trump’s team is watching the situation closely.
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Senator John Kennedy said that any new law about President Donald Trump’s fund to stop misuse of government power should have limits and not give unchecked authority. He mentioned that President Trump agreed that creating this fund requires approval from Congress.
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Senator John Kennedy is from Louisiana and a member of the Republican Party.
Kennedy said President Trump’s plan for an "anti-weaponization" fund will need a law passed by Congress.
The senator emphasized that the law should not give the president unlimited control over the fund.
Kennedy spoke about this topic on NBC’s show "Meet the Press."
President Trump has acknowledged the need for legislation to create this fund.
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Andy Burnham is working to prevent child sexual offenders from being released early under a new government plan to reduce prison overcrowding. The government is deciding which serious criminals can be exempted from early release as prison space runs low, with a decision expected soon.
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The government plans to release some prisoners early to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.
Ministers have about 24 hours to decide which serious criminals will be exempt from early release.
Child rapists and serious sexual abuse offenders may be kept in prison longer due to safety concerns.
The early release scheme will start this autumn and affect roughly 700 inmates initially.
The plan includes expanding electronic tagging to monitor released offenders.
New sentencing laws passed in January allow earlier release for some prisoners but impose stricter rules for serious crimes.
Victims’ groups and officials warn that high numbers of prisoners may limit exemptions for serious offenders.
Families of victims, including that of PC Andrew Harper, have expressed anger about potential early release of offenders.
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A shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, killed three people and injured seven others on Saturday afternoon. The suspected shooter was found dead near the restaurant, and police are still investigating the motives and identifying the victims.
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The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. at an In-N-Out Burger in southern Idaho.
Three people died, and seven were injured, some critically.
The suspected shooter was found dead near the restaurant.
Police are still determining the shooter's identity and motive.
The restaurant had just opened about a week before the shooting.
Witnesses described the shooter using an AR-style rifle and firing several rounds.
Several witnesses and employees helped others during the shooting.
Multiple victims were taken to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center for treatment.
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A 24-year-old man, Chad Williams, died from shooting himself after a deadly attack at a new In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Three people were killed and seven others injured in the incident, which was stopped when an off-duty officer and a citizen fired back at the shooter.
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The shooting happened on Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Chad Williams was identified as the lone suspect and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Three people died, including one In-N-Out employee, and seven others were injured.
Two injured people were treated and released; three are stable, and two remain in critical condition.
An off-duty state trooper and an armed citizen shot at the suspect, helping to stop further harm.
Police are investigating Williams’ motives and say his family is cooperating.
Authorities warn about false information spreading online about a different man.
The FBI asked the public to share videos or images related to the shooting for the investigation.
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Republican Representative Mike Turner said that the current U.S. administration could provide Congress with more information about the situation with Iran. He supports President Donald Trump's approach of pressuring Iran to negotiate on its nuclear weapons.
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Rep. Mike Turner spoke about Iran on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Turner said Congress is not fully satisfied with the amount of information it gets about the Iran conflict.
He supports the strategy used by President Trump to pressure Iran into negotiations.
The focus is on Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Turner is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The administration’s level of sharing with Congress on this issue is being questioned.
The comments relate to U.S. foreign policy and national security concerns.
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