A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Justice Department cannot get the names and contact details of all people who worked during the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. The judge said the request was too broad and not linked to a clear need, noting that any crime related to the 2020 election is beyond the allowed time for charges.
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The Justice Department requested names and contact information of election workers from Fulton County during the 2020 election.
President Donald Trump has claimed, without evidence, that voter fraud in Fulton County cost him the state's 2020 election.
Fulton County asked the judge to cancel the subpoena, saying it was meant to harass political opponents and was too broad.
U.S. District Judge William Ray ruled the subpoena was unreasonable and must be stopped.
The judge said grand juries can’t be used without limits by the Justice Department.
Any criminal charges related to the 2020 election would be too late because of the statute of limitations.
The subpoena followed an FBI search in January where ballots and election documents were taken from Fulton County.
Justice Department lawyers said the investigation is ongoing and they need to find possible charges by interviewing election workers.
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President Donald Trump criticized some NATO allies for not supporting the United States during its conflict with Iran. He questioned why the U.S. spends a lot of money on the NATO alliance if European countries do not offer help.
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President Trump expressed frustration with NATO allies over their lack of support in the Iran conflict.
He highlighted the high cost the U.S. pays to maintain the NATO alliance.
Some European NATO members did not back the U.S. in the conflict with Iran.
The criticism focuses on the perceived imbalance of contributions and support within NATO.
This issue relates to the U.S.’s role and expectations in international military alliances.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to spend more than $25 million to inform voters about elections happening in various states. This includes $13 million focused on educating about state Supreme Court races.
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The ACLU announced the $25 million spending on Monday.
The money will be used to educate voters about different election races and ballot measures.
$13 million of the total will go toward helping voters understand state Supreme Court elections.
The effort is nationwide, covering multiple states.
The ACLU is working with its Voter Education Fund for these activities.
The goal is to increase voter knowledge and participation in the midterm elections.
The spending is part of broader voter education efforts, not direct campaign contributions.
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Several veterans groups have asked Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, to quit the race. This request comes after a new report about a sexual assault allegation against him.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
Three veterans organizations are involved in calling for him to leave the race.
One group, Veterans For Responsible Leadership, took back its endorsement of Platner.
The reason for this action is a new, credible sexual assault allegation reported recently.
These events are affecting Platner’s political campaign in Maine.
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Democrats in Maine may need to replace their Senate candidate, Graham Platner, due to a sexual assault allegation. If Platner drops out by July 13, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to select a new nominee for the general election ballot.
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Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021, which he denies.
Platner has also faced past controversies regarding inappropriate texts, Reddit posts, and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol.
The Maine Democratic Party and national Democrats have pressured Platner to leave the race, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has pulled funding from his campaign.
State law requires Platner to withdraw by July 13 to be removed from the ballot.
If Platner withdraws in time, the Maine Democratic Party must name a replacement by July 27.
The party has not specified how it will choose a new nominee but aims for a process that is open and inclusive.
Replacing a statewide nominee suddenly is unusual in Maine politics.
Possible replacement candidates include Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former state Senate President Troy Jackson, and former CDC Director Nirav Shah.
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The state of Utah has taken away the license of Provo Canyon School, a boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teenager. The school failed to meet health and safety rules, including problems with staff care, neglect, and background checks, and must close by early August.
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Utah revoked the license of Provo Canyon School in Springville for many health and safety violations.
The school has 15 days to ask for a hearing before the Utah health department.
Violations include not enough staff, unnecessary physical restraint, neglect, and poor employee screening.
The state ordered the school to stop all services by August 6.
Paris Hilton says she was abused at the school in the late 1990s, including being locked in solitary without clothes and given unknown pills.
Hilton has spoken to lawmakers to help pass laws protecting teens in Utah and other states.
The school is now under new ownership and has not commented on past issues.
Utah is a major center for private residential programs for troubled teens, often called the “troubled teen industry.”
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Tyler Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. He reportedly changed clothes before shooting Kirk from a rooftop and fled on foot afterwards. Authorities presented surveillance videos, a note from Robinson, and other evidence during a court hearing.
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Tyler Robinson arrived on campus about four hours before the shooting and initially wore shorts and a T-shirt.
Robinson bought food at Chick-fil-A and interacted with Kirk’s staff before changing clothes and returning to the campus roof.
Surveillance footage shows Robinson climbing to the rooftop, lying down, and shooting Charlie Kirk during a campus event.
Robinson fled on foot after the shooting; police later found the suspected murder weapon wrapped in a towel in nearby woods.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty, stating the shooting endangered others at the event.
Robinson left a note and sent texts to his roommate claiming he targeted Kirk because of his “hatred.”
The hearing included testimony from a former university police officer who described the rooftop as a “sniper pad.”
DNA and autopsy evidence are expected to be presented in court; Robinson has not entered a plea.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled temporary permission that allowed Iran to sell oil. This decision came after Iran attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz in the last day.
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The U.S. Department of Treasury announced the cancellation of oil sale waivers for Iran.
These waivers were part of a prior agreement with Iran allowing limited oil sales.
The waivers were revoked less than three weeks after being issued.
The revocation responds directly to recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ended the general license permitting Iranian oil sales.
The U.S. views Iran’s attacks as unacceptable and promises consequences.
U.S. negotiators continue to seek a final agreement with Iran based on Iran’s behavior.
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A Utah judge reversed a decision to exclude a modified video from evidence in the murder case of Charlie Kirk, but ruled the video should not be shown publicly because it is not properly edited to protect privacy. Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Kirk, faces charges including aggravated murder and prosecutors want the death penalty. The judge must decide if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial.
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Utah Judge Tony Graf changed his earlier ruling and allowed a modified video to be used as evidence in the Tyler Robinson murder case.
The video shows the shooting of Charlie Kirk from multiple camera angles, including zoomed-in views.
The judge ordered the video not to be shown to the media or public during hearings.
Tyler Robinson has not yet entered a plea and will do so if the case goes to trial.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robinson, charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
Robinson is accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in September 2025.
Defense lawyers argue media coverage and publicizing evidence may bias potential jurors against Robinson.
Surveillance footage shows Robinson on Utah Valley University campus multiple times on the day of the shooting.
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A New York man, David Streever, is suing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers went to his home with a warning about an email he sent to a former ICE leader. Streever says ICE violated his right to free speech by treating his critical email as a threat.
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David Streever is a U.S. citizen living in upstate New York.
Federal officers visited his home in June while he was in Finland, warning about an email he sent in January to Todd Lyons, then acting ICE director.
The email criticized ICE after an officer fatally shot a protester in Minneapolis.
Streever’s lawsuit claims his First Amendment rights protecting free speech were violated.
ICE has not commented due to an ongoing investigation; Homeland Security denies suppressing free speech.
Another New York resident, Paigelynne Gonyea, was also warned by federal agents after posting on social media about an ICE officer.
Gonyea is accused of illegally sharing the officer’s home address online.
The New York Attorney General’s office is aware and reviewing federal agents’ contacts with both residents.
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The Trump administration has kept the process for spouses of U.S. citizens to get green cards but has increased the level of enforcement and careful checks. This has made the process slower and harder, especially for spouses from certain countries where visa issuance has been paused.
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Marriage to a U.S. citizen is a common way for foreign spouses to get green cards.
The Trump administration increased enforcement and scrutiny of these green card applications.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says thorough screening is necessary for national safety.
Some visa processes for spouses from 19 countries were fully suspended starting January 1.
Partial visa suspensions delayed processing for spouses from additional countries.
These harsher measures can separate families longer due to processing delays.
Cases involving spouses from restricted countries or with prior immigration issues face higher chances of denial.
Despite changes, the legal path to a green card through marriage remains in place.
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Senate Democrats including Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Chuck Schumer are asking questions about President Donald Trump’s tax settlement with the IRS. They want to know if the agreement also protects businesses connected to him from tax claims.
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Senate Democrats are investigating President Trump’s IRS settlement.
The IRS settlement stops the agency from pursuing some tax claims against President Trump.
Democrats are concerned if the settlement also applies to businesses linked to President Trump.
Key Senate Democrats involved include Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Chuck Schumer.
The questioning focuses on the implications of the settlement for related companies.
The story was reported by Jake Rosen for CBS News.
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Former NBA player Lamar Odom was arrested in Las Vegas in January for driving under the influence, speeding, and failing to stay in his lane. He plans to enter a no-contest plea, which will reduce the DUI charge to reckless driving without admitting guilt.
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Lamar Odom was arrested on January 17 in Las Vegas for DUI, speeding, and improper lane change.
He initially pleaded not guilty but now plans to enter a no-contest plea to lower the charge to reckless driving.
A no-contest plea means Odom accepts the punishment without saying he is guilty.
The case was scheduled for a bench trial but was postponed to allow for the plea entry later this month.
Police reported Odom had bloodshot eyes and smelled of marijuana during the traffic stop.
Odom reportedly failed field sobriety tests while stopped by the Nevada State Police.
Odom had a previous DUI arrest in Los Angeles in 2013 and received probation.
He is a former NBA player who won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats should see Republicans as opponents, not partners, when dealing with politics. He made this statement during a podcast discussion about the Founding Fathers and political struggles.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
Carville appeared on the “Politics War Room” podcast.
He suggested Democrats should treat Republicans as adversaries.
Carville quoted historian Joseph Ellis during the conversation.
The discussion included references to the Founding Fathers of the United States.
The focus was on political strategy and how parties interact.
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A new Gallup survey shows that more Americans are using GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, with 11 percent taking them now compared to 3 percent last year. These medications have become much more popular for weight loss in a short time.
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11 percent of Americans currently use GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.
Last year, only 3 percent of Americans used these drugs for the same purpose.
The data comes from a recent Gallup survey released on Tuesday.
GLP-1 drugs are medications originally developed to treat diabetes but are now also used for weight loss.
The increase in usage has happened over about two years.
These drugs work by controlling appetite and blood sugar levels.
More people are turning to medical options to manage their weight.
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Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been in the hospital since June 14, recently spoke with fellow Republican leaders in the Senate. His talks with Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggest he may return to the Senate before the year ends, but his status remains uncertain.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is a Republican from Kentucky.
He has been hospitalized since June 14.
McConnell spoke with Senate GOP leaders on Monday and Tuesday.
He had a long, detailed conversation with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota.
There is speculation about whether McConnell will come back to the Senate before the year ends.
No official decision has been announced about his return.
McConnell’s discussions aim to address leadership and Senate activities amid his absence.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire, which was reported to the UK's National Crime Agency over concerns it might be laundered money. Farage did not declare the gift to parliamentary authorities, and this has raised questions about whether he broke rules related to his political role.
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Nigel Farage was given £5 million by donor Christopher Harborne, who is involved in cryptocurrency.
Bankers filed a suspicious activity report to the National Crime Agency because they could not trace the money’s original source.
Farage did not declare the gift while serving as a political figure controlling the Reform UK party.
The gift was made partly after Farage initially said he would not run for parliament and partly before he decided to stand for election.
Farage claims he had no obligation to disclose the money since he was not an active politician when receiving it.
Some political parties have refused to run candidates against Farage in an upcoming election, calling it a "media circus."
The suspicious activity report signals a need for further investigation but does not prove wrongdoing.
Farage’s receipt of the gift is under investigation by authorities and parliamentary standards officials.
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Staff members working for Congress have asked congressional leaders to change the rules about how sexual misconduct claims are handled. This call follows the recent resignations of two former members of the House of Representatives because of such allegations.
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Progressive congressional staffers want a review of current sexual misconduct policies in Congress.
They sent a letter to House and Senate leaders requesting changes.
The request comes after former Representatives Eric Swalwell (Democrat from California) and Tony Gonzalez (Republican from Texas) resigned.
The resignations were related to sexual misconduct allegations.
The Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) represents these staffers.
The group aims to improve how Congress deals with sexual misconduct complaints to protect staff and lawmakers.
The issue has gained attention because of recent public revelations.
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The article says the current Medicaid system encourages states and insurance companies to sign up more patients, which can lower the quality of care and raise costs for taxpayers. It suggests that using market-based incentives could make care better and cheaper.
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Medicaid currently motivates states and insurers to enroll more patients.
This leads to lower quality of healthcare.
It also increases costs paid by taxpayers.
Market-based incentives use competition and choices to improve services.
These incentives might help provide better care.
They could also help reduce healthcare costs.
The focus is on improving Medicaid, a U.S. government health program.
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Senate GOP leaders said they recently spoke by phone with Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since mid-June. McConnell is reportedly improving and remains involved in Senate and Kentucky matters while recovering.
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Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14.
Emergency responders were called to McConnell’s home on the day he was hospitalized.
Dispatchers reported a "cardiac arrest" and CPR being performed during the emergency call.
McConnell’s office has not confirmed details about the emergency or reason for hospitalization.
Senate GOP leaders John Thune and John Barrasso spoke with McConnell by phone this week.
Barrasso said McConnell was fully engaged and eager to return to the Senate.
McConnell’s last public statement from July 2 said he is still hospitalized but improving.
McConnell is working with his staff on Senate and Kentucky matters while the Senate is out of session.
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