An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claimed they accessed FBI surveillance drones and threatened to target the 2026 World Cup. The FBI uses drones with facial recognition to protect the event, and authorities have warned about potential cyberattacks linked to Iran.
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The hacker group Handala said they hacked into FBI drones for months.
These drones use facial recognition and license plate reading to combat terrorism.
Handala threatened to target teams at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
The FBI is banning drones over stadiums and fan events during the World Cup.
A $500 million federal grant helped train police to stop unauthorized drones at the event.
The Justice Department warned about cyberattacks by Iranian groups after recent US-Israeli strikes.
Handala previously claimed to hack the FBI Director’s email and publish personal information.
The US State Department offers up to $10 million for information about Handala members.
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The Pentagon released a new set of documents about UFO sightings, showing strange lights and objects but no proof of alien visits. The government says it cannot confirm what these unidentified aerial phenomena actually are, and many cases remain unresolved.
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The Pentagon released over 50 files of previously secret UFO-related documents.
Reports include glowing orbs over a US city in 2025 and 2026, which attracted FBI investigation.
A 2008 report described a disc-shaped object with rotating lights over Zimbabwe’s airport.
A 2022 sighting in Colorado showed an unusual “potato-shaped” object, possibly sunlight reflections on clouds.
The government has not confirmed any sightings as alien spacecraft.
The files contain witness accounts from military personnel and astronauts, though many sightings have simpler explanations.
The Pentagon plans more releases of UFO documents in the future.
President Trump issued a directive in February to release government files about the search for alien life.
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A federal judge has given the Trump administration one week to officially declare that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Anti-Weaponization Fund is closed. The fund, worth $1.8 billion, still exists on paper because top officials have not formally canceled it, even though the administration said it is no longer active.
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The DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund is a $1.8 billion program created under President Donald Trump’s administration.
A federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, demanded a formal statement under oath that the fund is ended.
The administration’s Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and budget chief Brooke Bessent must submit sworn statements stopping the fund.
The fund has not paid out any money and has not set up the required five-member commission.
The lawsuit claims the fund is an illegal way to give money to Trump allies.
President Trump has praised the fund publicly but has not backed canceling it.
Another judge accepted the administration’s claim that the fund is no longer active, but Judge Brinkema wants an official sworn declaration.
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Motocross athlete Travis Pastrana plans to perform a stunt on the White House lawn. This will happen the day before a UFC fight is scheduled at the White House.
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Travis Pastrana is a motocross athlete known for performing stunts.
He announced a stunt will take place on the White House lawn.
The stunt is scheduled for Saturday.
The stunt will happen the day before a UFC fight at the White House.
The UFC fight is planned to be held at the White House.
The White House is the official residence of President Donald Trump.
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A federal judge has refused to delay an order that requires the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center building. The Trump administration must remove his name by the upcoming Friday deadline.
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A federal judge denied the Department of Justice's request to pause the removal order.
The order requires removing President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The deadline to remove the name is set for this Friday.
The building is officially called the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
The case involves the Trump administration's ongoing efforts regarding the building’s name.
President Trump has expressed no interest in changing the Kennedy Center after the judge’s decision.
The story is still developing with updates expected.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is using his government position to share his personal evangelical Christian beliefs. This has caused changes in how religious groups are classified and reduced differences between them, raising concerns about religious freedom.
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Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of Defense.
He has been promoting his own evangelical Christian beliefs while in office.
Religious affiliations have been reclassified under his influence.
Differences between religious groups are being minimized.
These actions are seen as a threat to religious liberty.
The issue involves the role of government in religion.
Concerns focus on maintaining fair treatment of all religious groups.
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A shooting in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and at least nine others injured. The gunman also died, and police responded quickly to the scene where the shooting happened.
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The shooting occurred in Midland, a town in central Texas.
One person died, and nine others were hurt and taken to Midland Memorial Hospital.
Four of the injured are having surgery.
Police were initially in a standoff with the gunman, who later died.
Police arrived after hearing gunfire at the scene.
The first emergency calls came in at 8:03 a.m. local time.
The mayor asked people to avoid the area for safety reasons.
Authorities are still responding and updating information.
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A U.S. judge has blocked a $1.8 billion fund created during President Donald Trump’s administration. The fund aimed to pay people who said they were harmed by government investigations, but it has faced legal challenges and criticism. No money has been paid out as the plan remains stalled.
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A federal judge stopped the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation” fund indefinitely.
The fund was meant to compensate people claiming to be victims of government “weaponisation” or unfair legal action.
It was created as part of a settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department over a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The Justice Department had not formed the five-member commission needed to manage the fund or approve any payments.
Attorney General Todd Blanche reduced support for the fund amid bipartisan criticism but did not completely cancel it.
Some Republicans oppose paying rioters from the January 6 Capitol attack but may allow violent rioters to apply for compensation.
President Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 January 6 rioters and has spoken positively about the fund despite its halt.
Lawsuits against the fund argue it misuses taxpayer money and question the government’s claims it will stop the plan.
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A shooting in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and nine people in the hospital. Police engaged in a standoff with a possible suspect in an industrial area of the city.
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The shooting happened on a Friday morning around 8 a.m. local time.
Midland is about 300 miles west of Fort Worth and Dallas.
Police responded quickly to reports of gunfire in an industrial part of the city.
One person died from the shooting.
Nine others were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The hospital’s emergency department was on lockdown for safety.
The city’s mayor, Lori Blong, confirmed the shooting to the media.
Police were involved in a standoff with a possible suspect later that day.
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A shooting happened in Midland, Texas, starting in one area and ending near a veterinary hospital. The police confirmed the shooter is no longer active, and one person died in the incident.
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The incident was an active shooter situation in Midland, Texas.
The shooting started in one part of the city.
It ended near a veterinary hospital.
Police said the active shooter situation lasted for several hours.
One victim died during the shooting.
Authorities responded to the incident to stop the shooter.
No further information about the shooter or motives was provided.
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A witness talked about what they saw after a shooting in Midland, Texas. They saw victims arriving at a local hospital, showing how stressful and tense the situation was.
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A shooting happened in Midland, Texas.
Victims were taken to a nearby hospital.
A witness shared their experience of seeing the victims arrive.
The situation was described as tense and stressful.
CBS News reporter Mugo Odigwe covered the story.
The report is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew, was not allowed to pray in his home because of a city rule that required a special permit. He filed a lawsuit saying this rule violates his First Amendment right to religious freedom. The case shows a disagreement among federal courts about when people can take their cases to federal court.
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Daniel Grand wanted to pray in his home.
A city ordinance said he needed a special-use permit to do so.
He was denied the permit and sued the city.
The lawsuit claims the denial violates the First Amendment.
The First Amendment protects religious freedom.
Federal appeals courts disagree on rules about accessing federal courts.
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide on this issue.
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The Kennedy Center board, selected by President Donald Trump, is trying to delay a court order that requires them to remove Trump's name from the building by Friday. They officially asked a judge to pause the ruling that found the name was added illegally.
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President Donald Trump appointed the current Kennedy Center board members.
A judge ruled on May 29 that Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center illegally.
The court ordered the removal of Trump's name by Friday.
The Kennedy Center board voted to ask for a delay in removing the name.
The board filed a formal request to pause the judge’s order late on Thursday.
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A shooting in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and nine others injured on Friday morning. Police were involved in a standoff with a suspect for about two hours after the shooting.
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The shooting happened around 8 a.m. in Midland, Texas.
One person died and nine were hospitalized; four were in surgery and five were stable.
Police confronted the suspect and used armored vehicles and robots during the standoff.
About 40 shots were fired, according to a nearby witness.
The situation was ongoing with officers working to control it.
Midland has about 140,000 people and is part of a major oil region in Texas.
Midland was near a previous deadly shooting in 2019 where seven people were killed.
Midland is over 300 miles west of Dallas.
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In June, Americans felt a bit better about their money and the economy because gas prices went down. However, overall confidence remains low due to high inflation and concerns about the conflict in the Middle East.
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Gas prices dropped from $4.50 to $4.10 per gallon in June, helping improve consumer mood.
Despite this, consumer confidence is still lower than during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent inflation spikes.
Inflation hit over 4% in May, the highest in three years.
The rise in consumer sentiment was seen across all age groups, education levels, political parties, and especially among lower-income groups.
Many Americans worry that inflation will stay high for a longer time.
Views on the economy could influence the upcoming November midterm elections, which are important for control of Congress.
Polls show most voters see the economy as fair or poor and doubt the worth of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict.
The White House said the economy is strong due to its pro-growth policies despite recent global challenges.
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President Donald Trump is asking Congress to pass a resolution that would symbolically erase his two impeachments from his official record. While this would not change anything legally, it aims to offer a political victory for Trump and his supporters.
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President Trump was impeached twice during his first term, a first in U.S. history.
The first impeachment in 2019 involved allegations of abusing power related to Ukraine and Joe Biden.
The second impeachment followed the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, accusing Trump of inciting an insurrection.
Trump was acquitted by the Senate in both impeachment trials.
The proposed resolution would be symbolic, with no legal power to undo the impeachments.
Republicans see the resolution as a way to reject what they call a political attack on Trump.
Critics, including Democrats and some commentators, argue the move could bring more attention to the impeachments during upcoming elections.
Constitutional experts say the U.S. Constitution does not allow impeachment to be reversed or erased.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded angrily to a New York Times report saying he is not involved in his department’s work and misses important meetings. Kennedy claimed his public calendar would prove otherwise, but no such calendar is available to the public, and multiple requests to see it have been ignored.
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A New York Times article said Kennedy is often absent or disengaged from key health department activities.
Kennedy misses regular meetings and has been out of touch on major decisions, like firing a top FDA drug regulator.
Kennedy relies on his assistant, Stefanie Spear, who is said to slow down operations and cause leadership problems.
Kennedy posted a long reaction on social media, arguing that his busy calendar shows he is involved.
There is no publicly accessible calendar for Kennedy, despite his claim. Journalists and the public have repeatedly asked for it through official channels with no response.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not provided the calendar or responded to information requests as required by law.
Kennedy earlier promised “radical transparency” and better access to government information but has not followed through.
His recent social media post also admits that some information is being withheld from the public by HHS.
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A new bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to address the future funding problems of Social Security. The bill would create a special commission to study the program’s finances and propose changes before automatic benefit cuts begin in 2032.
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Representatives Tom Cole (Republican) and Tom Suozzi (Democrat) introduced the Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act.
The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of money by 2032.
Without action, Social Security will only be able to pay about 78% of benefits after 2032.
The bill does not directly change benefits but sets up a 13-member commission to develop reform plans.
Commission members include congressional appointees and outside experts, with the chair appointed by the president.
The commission must produce a plan within one year with bipartisan approval before Congress votes on it.
The final plan would be fast-tracked for a vote, meaning no changes or delays.
This bill is modeled after a successful 1983 commission that helped extend Social Security’s solvency.
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Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, expressed his frustrations online about fellow conservatives pushing the SAVE America Act. The bill focuses on voter ID laws but does not have enough support to pass in the Senate.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
He used the social platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his frustrations.
The frustration was with conservatives and a Senate colleague.
The topic was the SAVE America Act, a bill about voter ID requirements.
The bill currently lacks enough votes to pass in the Senate.
Cornyn is a co-sponsor of the bill.
The debate happened over Thursday night and Friday morning.
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Officials confirmed that 11 people were shot during an active shooting event in Midland, Texas, on Friday. Authorities are responding to the situation and providing updates.
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An active shooting occurred in Midland, Texas.
At least 11 people were confirmed as victims of the shooting.
The event took place on a Friday.
Local officials provided the confirmation of the victims.
CBS News reported on the incident through its Texas correspondent.
Authorities are managing the response to the shooting.
The situation is under investigation to learn more details.
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