The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case about an Indiana high school blocking a student anti-abortion group from posting flyers with the message "Defund Planned Parenthood." Lower courts ruled the school could restrict flyers that might seem like the school’s own views.
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The case began in 2021 when a student started an anti-abortion group at Noblesville High School called Noblesville Students for Life.
The school allows student clubs to post flyers but requires approval and bans political or disruptive content.
The student’s flyers included the phrase "Defund Planned Parenthood" and were denied approval.
The school suspended the club’s approval briefly, citing concerns about adult involvement and rule violations but later reinstated it.
The student’s family sued, claiming the school violated free speech rights under the First Amendment.
A federal district court ruled the school could block the flyers to avoid seeming like the school endorsed the message.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, saying the school is not required to use its walls to spread student messages.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case leaves the lower courts’ decisions in place.
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Jane Fonda says that the Trump administration and its supporters are attacking the country. She believes Hollywood should resist these attacks by not following orders before they are given.
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Jane Fonda spoke about challenges facing the country under President Trump's administration.
She described these challenges as attacks on the nation.
Fonda called for Hollywood to refuse "anticipatory obedience," meaning not to comply in advance with expected demands or pressures.
She suggested that this resistance is important to push back against political actions.
Fonda implied that current attacks differ from past ones by coming from new sources.
The context involves political tensions in the United States.
The statement focuses on the role of the entertainment industry in political issues.
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The Supreme Court decided not to allow Carter Page to continue his lawsuit against former FBI leaders. Page filed the suit over actions taken during the investigation into his connections while working with President Donald Trump's campaign.
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Carter Page was an adviser to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
He sued former FBI Director James Comey and seven other FBI officials.
The lawsuit relates to the FBI's investigation into Page’s connections with Russia.
A Justice Department watchdog previously found problems in how the investigation was handled.
The Supreme Court refused to let Page continue his legal case.
Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, is also named in the suit.
The decision was made on a Monday by the US Supreme Court.
The refusal means the case will not move forward in the highest court.
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On President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the White House hosted the first major professional sporting event on its grounds, featuring a UFC mixed martial arts fight night. The event included patriotic displays, live music, military flyovers, and thousands of spectators, symbolizing a close connection between the presidency and the UFC company.
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The event was held on the South Lawn of the White House on a warm Sunday night.
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje appeared in the Oval Office before his fight, symbolizing the event’s connection to American history.
This was the first time a major professional sports event took place at the White House.
UFC CEO Dana White and President Trump appeared together, highlighting their partnership.
The fights were broadcast with commentators including Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier.
The event had strong patriotic themes, including American flag colors and costumes modeled after comic book heroines.
Protesters outside the White House objected to using the presidential residence for promoting a private company.
The event included sponsor logos for companies like a crypto casino and a tourism campaign, which raised concerns about commercialization.
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In Georgia’s Republican governor runoff, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, backed by President Donald Trump, is currently trailing businessman Rick Jackson by 3 points according to a recent poll. The race is drawing attention as it may show how much influence President Trump’s endorsements still have among Republican voters.
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Burt Jones is the current Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and is supported by President Donald Trump.
Rick Jackson is a businessman running as an outsider and has spent about $100 million of his own money on the campaign.
A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows Jackson leading Jones 49% to 46%, with 5% undecided.
Previous polls showed Jones in the lead, but Jackson has gained momentum recently.
Governor Brian Kemp, a popular Republican barred from running again, recently endorsed Jones.
The runoff election is set for Tuesday, with the winner facing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
This election is seen as a test of competing power groups within Georgia’s Republican Party.
President Trump’s endorsement streak had been strong but suffered a recent loss in Iowa, showing endorsements are influential but not always winning.
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Jury selection is starting for the federal death penalty trial of Payton Gendron, who pleaded guilty to a 2022 racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo that killed 10 Black people. The federal trial will decide whether he receives the death penalty or life in prison since the state trial resulted in life imprisonment without parole.
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Payton Gendron is facing federal charges carrying the death penalty after pleading guilty in state court to a 2022 racist mass shooting.
The Buffalo shooting killed 10 Black people and injured three others.
Jury selection will be thorough, involving questionnaires and in-person interviews to find jurors who can be fair in a capital punishment case.
More than 1,200 potential jurors were initially considered for the trial.
Jurors will decide guilt and, if guilty, whether to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment.
The defense will look for jurors reluctant to impose the death penalty; the prosecution will seek jurors open to it.
The racial motive of the crime is a major factor in the case.
Legal experts expect Gendron to be found guilty but are unsure if he will receive the death penalty, noting his remorse and age.
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Judge Pauline Newman's request to return to work on a federal appeals court after she was suspended due to concerns about her health and ability to handle her duties. Newman, age 98, has served on the Federal Circuit court since 1984 and was suspended after a review found she could not keep up with her workload.
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Judge Pauline Newman is 98 years old and has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since 1984.
The Federal Circuit handles appeals involving trade, patents, veterans’ benefits, and claims against the U.S. government.
In 2021 and 2022, concerns about Newman's health led to a suspension from hearing cases.
The court’s chief judge, Kimberly Moore, asked Newman to retire or take a lighter workload, but Newman refused.
A special committee required Newman to undergo medical testing and review of her health.
The committee and Judicial Council determined Newman should not hear cases for a year, with renewals extending the suspension through 2025.
Newman filed lawsuits arguing the suspension violated her constitutional protections and life tenure as a federal judge.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against Newman, limiting challenges to judicial council decisions.
The Supreme Court refused to take Newman’s case, leaving her suspension in place.
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The article discusses how planning a family vacation can cause stress. Cassidy Freitas, a family therapist, explains ways to reduce this stress and how social media affects people’s expectations of a perfect trip.
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Planning family vacations often creates stress for parents.
Cassidy Freitas is a licensed marriage and family therapist.
She talks about how to make vacation planning less stressful.
Social media can increase pressure by showing idealized vacation images.
Managing expectations can help families enjoy their trips more.
The advice was shared during a CBS Mornings segment.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review a case involving Pauline Newman, a 98-year-old federal judge. She wants to end her suspension after colleagues questioned her mental ability and stopped her from taking new cases.
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Pauline Newman is the oldest active federal judge and is turning 99 soon.
She was suspended by fellow judges because they doubted her mental fitness.
Newman refuses to accept that she is unfit to serve as a judge.
She sued the other judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit over her suspension.
The suspension stops her from working on new cases indefinitely.
The Supreme Court chose not to hear her case or change the suspension.
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A CBS News investigation found that President Donald Trump made 3,600 stock trades in the first three months of 2026. This high number of trades shows he was very active in buying and selling stocks during that period.
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President Donald Trump made 3,600 stock trades in just three months.
The data covers the first quarter of 2026 (January to March).
The information comes from a CBS News investigation.
The number of trades averages about 40 trades per day.
The report highlights President Trump’s active participation in the stock market.
This activity may be unusual compared to typical trading by political leaders.
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President Donald Trump announced plans for a large July 4 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The event will include a big fireworks show, military music, flyovers, and a speech by the president.
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The event is called a “Tribute to America.”
It will be held near the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Hundreds of military musicians will perform.
Military aircraft will fly over the event.
President Trump will choose the music playlist himself.
The event will feature a keynote speech by President Trump.
The celebration is part of a summer-long series marking 250 years of American independence.
The series begins June 24 with a kickoff concert on the National Mall.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool recently turned green shortly after a major renovation. The project, ordered by President Donald Trump, aimed to give the pool a deeper blue color but may have unintentionally encouraged algae growth.
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The pool was resurfaced with a dark blue coating to improve appearance and stop leaks.
The renovation cost about $14 million, much higher than the initially suggested $1.5 to $2 million.
The work was done through a no-bid contract, leading to a lawsuit by a preservation group.
Algae growth is a common problem in the shallow, slow-moving water of the reflecting pool.
Similar algae blooms happened after a previous $34 million renovation in 2012.
Possible reasons for the recent algae bloom include leftover algae from construction, the darker coating heating the water, and warm, sunny, still weather conditions.
Experts say darker surfaces absorb more heat, which can encourage algae, but other factors like nutrient levels also play a big role.
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The U.S. government has used up all the investor green cards allocated for Indian applicants under the EB-5 program for this year. No new EB-5 visas for Indian nationals can be issued until the fiscal year resets on October 1, 2026.
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The EB-5 visa is for investors who want to live and work in the U.S. by investing money in American businesses.
The annual supply of EB-5 visas for Indian nationals has been fully used as of June 5, 2024.
The U.S. State Department announced this visa cap on June 10, 2024.
Indian applicants cannot get new EB-5 visas until the next fiscal year starts on October 1, 2026.
U.S. embassies and consulates will stop issuing EB-5 visas to Indians until then.
The fiscal year for visa allocations runs from October 1 to September 30.
This pause is specific to the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) category.
The news is still developing and updates may follow.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s former church in Atlanta. She encouraged Black voters to participate in the midterm elections and is working to build a diverse group of Democratic voters.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Congresswoman from New York.
She spoke at the church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.
Ocasio-Cortez asked Black voters to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
She is inspired by Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy Tour."
Her goal is to create a coalition of voters from different racial backgrounds.
This coalition aims to support Democratic candidates in the elections.
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Severe storms caused heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the United States, especially in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and central Texas. These storms led to fallen trees, downed power lines, and dangerous flash flooding.
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Ohio and Pennsylvania experienced severe storms with heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend.
Central Texas faced dangerous flash flooding due to the heavy rain.
The storms caused trees to fall and power lines to be knocked down.
The weather events affected multiple states in the U.S.
Emergency services likely responded to storm-related damage and flooding.
The situation was covered by CBS News with updates from reporter Rob Marciano.
Flash flooding is a sudden and intense flood that can happen quickly after heavy rain.
The storms took place recently, during the reported weekend.
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Henry Morales Hernandez, a former Venezuelan army major who fled the Maduro government, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a traffic stop in Florida. He has been held in ICE custody since May and has an active asylum case in U.S. immigration court.
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Henry Morales Hernandez is 55 years old and a former Venezuelan military major.
He fled Venezuela due to fear of retaliation from the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Morales Hernandez entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2021 and is seeking asylum.
He was stopped by police in Collier County, Florida, and briefly charged with driving under the influence, but the charge was dropped due to lack of evidence.
Breath tests showed his blood alcohol level was below the legal limit in Florida (around 0.036-0.037).
ICE lodged a detainer on him the same day of the traffic stop and took him into custody on May 1.
Morales Hernandez’s family says he fears deportation back to Venezuela, which they say could be deadly for him.
An immigration judge denied him bond, partly relying on the arrest report.
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America's Block Party will hold a benefit concert on July 4th in Los Angeles to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday. The event will raise money for Feeding America and promote a new charity initiative called Giving 4th, encouraging people to donate on Independence Day.
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The concert will take place at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4th.
Queen Latifah will host the concert.
Performers include Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins, with more artists to be announced.
Tickets cost $17.76, referencing the year 1776, and go on sale June 16 at 10 a.m. PDT.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support Feeding America, a hunger relief organization.
5,000 free tickets will be given to first responders, veterans, and active-duty military members.
The event promotes "Giving 4th," aiming to make Independence Day the biggest day of charitable giving in U.S. history.
America250, a nonpartisan organization, is organizing the celebration and related community events across the country.
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On Sunday night, a UFC fight event took place at the White House. At the same time, there were new developments in a college sports bill in Congress, updates on the U.S.-Iran deal, President Trump’s upcoming trip to the G7 summit, and discussions about important policy issues like FISA and budget reconciliation.
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A UFC fight event was held at the White House on Sunday night.
A new college sports bill is gaining attention in the U.S. Congress.
The U.S. and Iran deal continues to have new updates.
President Trump is preparing for a trip to the G7 summit.
Key policy discussions include FISA, which relates to government surveillance rules.
Budget reconciliation talks, related to passing spending laws, are ongoing.
Possible new actions or negotiations involving Iran are expected.
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President Donald Trump has ended old rules that limited off-road vehicles like dirt bikes and ATVs from driving freely on public lands and national parks. Environmental groups warn this change could harm endangered animals and damage natural habitats.
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The Trump administration removed Nixon-Carter era limits on off-road vehicles driving in public lands.
Off-road vehicles can now access areas beyond established roads and trails in parks and public lands.
Environmental groups say this change threatens species like desert tortoises, snowy plovers, lynxes, grizzly bears, and sage-grouse.
Off-road vehicle use can break up wildlife habitats and increase harmful contact between animals and humans.
The previous rules were meant to protect wildlife and avoid conflicts on federal lands.
President Trump says these limits were outdated and made it harder for people to enjoy public lands.
This move is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to more industry and recreational use.
Agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service already manage extensive road networks for these lands.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to hold a large rally in Washington, D.C. on July 4, the day the United States will mark its 250th anniversary. The event is planned to take place near the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
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President Trump is organizing a rally on July 4 in Washington, D.C.
The rally will be held near the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
President Trump described the rally as the “most spectacular TRUMP RALLY.”
The event is planned to be held in a location that is described as beautiful and safe.
This rally coincides with the national Independence Day celebration.
The announcement emphasizes the significance of the date and location for the rally.
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