House Republicans have proposed a bill to officially move millions of federal student loan accounts from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department. This change would start with loans that are in default and could eventually include all federal student loans, affecting over 40 million Americans.
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The bill would make permanent the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the Education Department’s role in managing student loans.
The transfer would happen in stages, beginning with loans that are already in default.
Treasury would take over collecting defaulted student loans and later manage non-defaulted loans too.
More than 40 million Americans hold federal student loans, totaling about $1.7 trillion.
Borrowers are not expected to see immediate payment changes and would initially keep working with their current loan servicers.
Treasury officials believe their department is better equipped to manage the loans and improve collections.
Some people worry that moving loan management to Treasury could cause confusion or new challenges for borrowers.
House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg said the change is meant to reduce bureaucracy and improve service.
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President Trump signed orders to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah: Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. These changes give more land back to the state of Utah than previous adjustments.
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President Trump signed executive orders on Monday.
The orders shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.
Both monuments are located in Utah.
The size of these monuments has changed multiple times in the past.
This latest reduction returns more land to Utah than before.
The signing took place in the Oval Office.
President Trump said the land would be given back to the people of Utah.
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A US judge canceled a settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS that stopped tax audits on Trump and his businesses. The judge said the lawsuit was filed for a wrong reason because Trump, as president, controls the IRS and its parent Treasury Department.
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President Donald Trump and his family sued the IRS for $10 billion after leaked tax returns were published.
The settlement gave Trump, his family, and businesses broad protections from IRS audits.
The settlement also created a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded program to compensate people claiming they were unfairly investigated, but this was later dropped.
District Judge Kathleen Williams said the case had no real legal basis because Trump controls the IRS as president.
The judge called the lawsuit an "improper purpose" to get a court's approval for a settlement without legal grounds.
She accused government officials of failing to defend the public interest and violating their authority.
The judge referred one of Trump’s lawyers for legal discipline and limited another lawyer’s court appearances in her court for one year.
Trump’s team said the president will keep holding people accountable, but there was no direct response to the ruling from Trump or the Justice Department.
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Senator John Thune gave an emotional speech in the Senate to honor Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away suddenly over the weekend. Thune spoke about Graham’s life and contributions while standing on the Senate floor.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Senator John Thune delivered a speech in the Senate to remember Graham.
The speech was emotional and took place on the Senate floor.
The tribute was shown in a video by CBS News.
Lindsey Graham was a sitting U.S. Senator at the time of his death.
The event occurred recently, as the speech happened on Monday.
John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader.
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A federal appeals court has allowed hundreds of lawsuits to continue that claim a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. The court said the lower court was wrong to reject expert scientific testimony supporting this link.
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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived hundreds of lawsuits related to acetaminophen.
Plaintiffs claim acetaminophen use during pregnancy can cause ADHD and autism in children.
The appeals court ruled that scientific expert testimony should not have been excluded.
The lower court had dismissed the cases because it rejected the expert evidence.
Acetaminophen is a common painkiller often used during pregnancy.
The lawsuits focus on possible neurodevelopmental effects in children after prenatal exposure.
The court’s decision means these cases can now move forward to be heard in court.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from a tear in the wall of his aorta, a condition called aortic dissection. This type of aortic disease usually happens suddenly, often related to high blood pressure and artery hardening linked to aging.
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Lindsey Graham died on July 11th at the age of 71.
The preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection, a tear in the aorta wall.
The aorta is the largest artery, carrying blood from the heart through the chest and abdomen.
Aortic problems include aneurysm (a bulge), dissection (a tear), and rupture (a burst).
Dissection can happen suddenly without warning, often causing severe chest or back pain.
Graham’s condition was due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, common in older adults.
Screening exists mainly for certain men aged 65-75 who have smoked, detecting abdominal aneurysms.
In contrast, inherited aortic disease can affect younger people and often goes unnoticed until it becomes fatal.
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The U.S. military carried out new air strikes against Iran following President Trump’s decision to bring back a naval blockade in a key shipping route called the Strait of Hormuz. This was the third day in a row that the U.S. attacked Iran.
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President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to restart a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments.
The military strikes began at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
These strikes represent the third consecutive day of U.S. military action against Iran.
The naval blockade limits movement of ships to and from Iran.
President Trump made the decision to escalate military pressure on Iran.
The U.S. aims to control Iran’s ability to use the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation escalates tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House committee about the Court’s budget request for 2027. The hearing took place on July 14 to discuss funding and related issues.
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Justices Kagan and Barrett appeared before a House Appropriations subcommittee.
The topic was the Supreme Court’s budget for the year 2027.
The hearing started at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 14.
A live video of the hearing was available for the public.
The article mentions some Supreme Court decisions that affected President Donald Trump.
President Trump did not get favorable outcomes in cases about tariffs, birthright citizenship, and a Federal Reserve governor.
Despite some losses, President Trump gained more influence from the Supreme Court’s recent term.
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Graduation rates at schools run by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) have improved significantly, rising from just over 50% in 2015 to 79% in 2025. This improvement is partly due to better data tracking and local programs that focus on career training and technical education for Native American students.
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The BIE oversees 183 schools serving over 40,000 Native American students.
In 2015, about half of BIE high school students graduated within four years; by 2025, that rate reached 79%.
Previous data on graduation rates was flawed because students who transferred were sometimes counted as dropouts.
Since 2018, the BIE has standardized how it tracks and reports graduation data for more accuracy.
Many BIE schools are run by tribes and receive federal funding, not directly by the agency.
Chief Leschi Schools shifted to career and technical training starting in 2020, which helped keep students engaged.
Hands-on job training programs in health sciences, education, and fisheries management have motivated students to stay in school.
The Trump administration states it supports these education improvements, including better teacher training for Native American students.
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that Darline Graham Nordone will take over the Senate seat left empty by her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, after his sudden death. She will serve as the new senator representing South Carolina.
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Lindsey Graham, a U.S. Senator from South Carolina, passed away suddenly over the weekend.
Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, as the replacement.
Darline Graham Nordone will fill the vacant Senate seat in the U.S. Senate.
The announcement was made on Monday by Gov. McMaster.
CBS News provided coverage and analysis of the appointment.
The appointment is temporary until a formal election or further decision is made (implied by usual procedure).
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Maine’s two senators want an independent investigation into the death of a Colombian man who was shot by immigration officers. The Department of Homeland Security says the man used his vehicle as a weapon, but the senators want a clear and unbiased review of the incident.
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The shooting involved immigration authorities and a Colombian man.
The man died after being shot by these officers.
DHS claims the man used his vehicle as a weapon.
Maine Senators, including Angus King, are asking for an independent investigation.
Senator King talked with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin about the case.
The senators want an investigation separate from the agencies involved.
The focus is on ensuring the facts about the shooting are fully and fairly examined.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) watchdog reported it expects to recover $5.56 billion and save money over six months. The watchdog also barred more than 1,200 people and companies from federal programs during that time.
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The HHS watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings over six months.
The report was issued on a Monday and sent to Congress.
More than 1,200 individuals and companies were barred from federal programs.
The Office of Inspector General oversees this work.
These actions help prevent fraud and recover funds for the government.
The recoveries and savings come from investigating improper spending and fraud.
The report covers a semiannual (six-month) period.
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Many U.S. cities will experience very high overnight temperatures this week, causing health concerns. The National Weather Service expects over 90 temperature records to be matched or broken, mostly for nighttime heat.
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The U.S. will face another week of intense heat.
Overnight temperatures will stay very high, offering little cooling relief.
More than 90 temperature records may be tied or broken this week.
Most of these records are expected during the night.
The National Weather Service is the source of these predictions.
High nighttime heat increases health risks for people.
The forecast covers the period through Wednesday.
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A 67-year-old man from Mississippi was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after police saw him with a handgun on his lap. He is charged with carrying a pistol without a license or permit.
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The man’s name is Wendell J. Royster.
He is from Columbia, Mississippi.
Police arrested him at the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol.
The arrest happened around 11:22 a.m. on Monday.
He was carrying a handgun openly on his lap.
He is charged with carrying a pistol without a license and without a permit.
The arrest was made by U.S. Capitol Police.
No information was given about any other possible charges.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong supporter of military actions and Israel, died suddenly at age 71. Throughout his career, he backed wars in Iraq and supported President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, especially military solutions in the Middle East.
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Lindsey Graham appeared on Fox News discussing Hurricane Helene’s impact in South Carolina in 2024.
He criticized the Biden administration’s response to the hurricane.
Graham shifted focus to support Israel during its conflict in Gaza, calling for strong U.S. aid.
He was a longtime advocate for military interventions, including the 2003 Iraq War and support for military action against Iran.
Graham strongly supported President Donald Trump and urged military solutions during Trump’s presidency.
In 2021, he secured an extra $1 billion in U.S. military aid for Israel after violence in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Graham’s efforts to increase U.S. support for Israel.
Graham died suddenly of an illness at age 71 in 2024.
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Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, has been appointed to take over his seat in the U.S. Senate. The United States has launched new military strikes against Iran.
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Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to his Senate seat.
Lindsey Graham vacated his Senate seat, prompting this appointment.
The U.S. government initiated new military strikes targeting Iran.
The news was covered on CBS News’ program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Donald Trump informed Congress that U.S. military action against Iran restarted on July 7 after a ceasefire ended. The president said the strikes targeted Iranian military sites to protect U.S. forces and shipping, following Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump officially told Congress about the restart of military action against Iran on July 10.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire ended after Iranian attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. strikes aimed to limit civilian casualties and focused on Iranian military targets posing threats.
The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of starting military actions.
The Trump administration argues the 60-day limit on military hostilities without Congress approval is unconstitutional.
Both the House and Senate passed resolutions to restrict the president’s ability to act against Iran without congressional authorization.
President Trump stated the U.S. is ready to take further action to prevent threats from Iran to the U.S. and its allies.
Iranian forces responded to U.S. strikes with missile and drone attacks on U.S.-allied Gulf countries.
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A federal judge appointed by a Republican president rejected the Justice Department’s request to get West Virginia’s complete voter registration list. The judge said the government’s demand lacked required factual reasons and did not meet laws governing voter data requests.
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U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit against West Virginia’s Secretary of State.
The government wanted West Virginia’s unredacted voter list, including personal information like names and birthdates.
The judge ruled the request did not meet the Civil Rights Act requirement to show a clear factual basis for demanding the records.
The Justice Department wanted the records to check if West Virginia complied with federal election laws.
The judge found no evidence presented by the government that West Virginia violated these laws.
Eleven other federal courts and one appeals court have also dismissed similar government lawsuits demanding voter data.
The judge said courts must ensure the government’s claims have enough facts to justify requests like this.
The ruling blocks the Justice Department’s ongoing effort to collect voter data nationwide for its election integrity campaign.
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President Donald Trump supports a sanctions bill against Russia that was introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The White House confirmed this support as lawmakers work to pass the bill in honor of Senator Graham.
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President Trump supports the Russia sanctions bill originally introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham.
Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina who recently passed away.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, is leading efforts to pass the bill.
The bill aims to impose sanctions on Russia, which are penalties like economic restrictions.
Lawmakers from both parties are working together to honor the late senator by passing the legislation.
The White House officially confirmed President Trump’s backing of the bill.
The legislation is being discussed and pushed on Capitol Hill, where Congress meets.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has asked Senator Mitch McConnell to provide more information about his health after McConnell was hospitalized following a fall. McConnell’s office said the senator is recovering in a rehabilitation center but cannot yet return to Senate votes.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized due to a fall on June 14.
He has also been treated for a mild case of pneumonia.
McConnell is currently in a rehabilitation center recovering and cannot vote on the Senate floor yet.
Governor Andy Beshear requested an update on McConnell’s health due to public concern.
McConnell released a statement and a photo to reassure the public.
Some politicians and observers had speculated about McConnell’s condition because of a lack of updates.
McConnell has had several health issues and falls in recent years.
His current Senate term ends in January.
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