New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's popularity has increased after several candidates he supported won important primary elections in New York. His rise highlights a shift in the Democratic Party toward a more progressive and democratic socialist approach, especially in New York City.
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Mamdani's statewide favorability rose to 45% favorable and 34% unfavorable, improving from earlier polling.
In New York City, his favorability reached 58% favorable and 26% unfavorable, a sharper gain than statewide.
The poll was conducted by Siena University from June 17-23, 2026, with 1,120 registered voters and a margin of error of ±3.6 points.
Candidates Mamdani endorsed won several Democratic primary races, challenging establishment-backed Democrats.
Three Mamdani-backed candidates won in key races, including New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Assemblymember Claire Valdez.
The Democratic Socialists of America may double their seats in Congress with these new candidates.
Political analysts note Mamdani’s focus on affordability and empathy resonates with voters, possibly influencing the Democratic Party nationally.
The results represent a challenge to established Democratic leaders like House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let the Trump administration end special legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria, and other countries, making them more vulnerable to deportation. The court also allowed the government to restart a policy that limits the number of asylum applications accepted daily at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from Haiti, Syria, and other countries.
TPS currently protects about 1.3 million people from 17 countries from being deported.
Ending TPS exposes these migrants to deportation.
The Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to bring back a border policy that restricts daily asylum applications.
This policy limits how many people can apply for asylum each day at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The lower courts had previously blocked this border policy, but the Supreme Court overruled them.
Stephen Miller, a White House adviser, said the U.S. is now fully closing its doors to asylum seekers.
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Senator Bernie Sanders released emails from the Health and Human Services department. The emails suggest that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about how it communicated information on vaccines.
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Senator Bernie Sanders shared internal emails from the Health and Human Services (HHS) department.
The emails involve Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is the current HHS Secretary.
Kennedy appears to have pressured the CDC regarding its vaccine communications.
The emails show Kennedy influencing the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel.
The pressure included instructions to limit vaccine access and change messaging.
The CDC is a government agency that provides health guidance on vaccines.
These revelations could affect public trust in government vaccine information.
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Rodney Smith Jr. started a nonprofit lawn care group after helping an elderly neighbor with mowing. Now, his group hopes to mow the White House lawn to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
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Rodney Smith Jr. founded Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service in Alabama.
The nonprofit began after Smith helped an elderly neighbor cut grass.
The organization offers lawn care services to communities.
Smith’s group wants to mow the White House lawn as a tribute.
This effort is planned for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The story was featured on CBS News by Tony Dokoupil.
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President Donald Trump is blocking a bipartisan affordable housing bill because he wants Congress to first pass the SAVE Act, a set of voter regulation rules. This disagreement caused lawmakers to cancel planned votes.
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President Trump refused to sign an affordable housing bill supported by both parties.
He wants Congress to pass the SAVE Act before approving the housing bill.
The SAVE Act involves new rules related to voting regulations.
Because of this standoff, lawmakers canceled votes scheduled for Friday.
The situation shows a conflict between housing policy and voting law priorities in Congress.
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A U.S. judge has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to either reveal more of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein or explain why parts remain hidden. The judge wants detailed reasons for the redactions, as lawmakers and victims want clearer access to the investigation documents.
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Judge Emmet Sullivan gave the DOJ a deadline of July 2 to comply with his order.
The DOJ must justify the continued redaction or release more of the Epstein investigation records.
The DOJ says many redactions protect victims’ privacy and legally sensitive information.
About half of the six million pages from the Epstein investigation have not been released due to reasons like duplication or irrelevance.
Lawmakers and victims’ groups have criticized the heavy redactions and want more transparency.
An email mentioning a "torture video" led to questions about why the recipient’s identity was hidden.
The DOJ named the email’s recipient as Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, saying only the email address was redacted.
The judge wants a clearer legal explanation for any information still being kept secret.
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The Supreme Court made two decisions that support President Donald Trump's immigration policies. These rulings impact how immigration laws are enforced in the United States.
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The Supreme Court issued rulings on two immigration cases on Thursday.
Both rulings favor policies initiated under President Donald Trump.
The decisions strengthen enforcement measures related to immigration.
The cases involve how immigration laws are applied and interpreted.
These rulings may affect future immigration enforcement and government actions.
CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford reported on the Supreme Court decisions.
The rulings were part of ongoing legal debates about immigration policy.
The Supreme Court acts as the highest court in the United States, making final decisions on legal matters.
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A federal jury is currently deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles in early 2025. The fire destroyed homes, killed 12 people, and Rinderknecht faces charges that could lead to 45 years in prison. Jury deliberations will continue on Friday to try to reach a verdict.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht is on trial for allegedly starting the Palisades Fire, one of the worst wildfires in Los Angeles history.
He faces three federal charges: destruction of property by fire, arson affecting interstate commerce, and setting timber on fire.
The fire began shortly after midnight on January 1, 2025, as a brush fire called the Lachman Fire and later spread due to windy conditions.
The fire killed 12 people and destroyed many homes in Los Angeles County.
Prosecutors say Rinderknecht used a lighter to start the fire and called 911 multiple times near the fire site.
Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida nine months after the fire and has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors claim he was angry over personal issues and wanted revenge against society.
The jury reported being deadlocked after two days but will resume deliberations to try and reach a decision.
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Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, had a loud argument with President Trump during a private meeting. Cassidy said the administration was not being truthful with Americans about a conflict.
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Senator Bill Cassidy spoke loudly with President Trump in a private meeting.
Cassidy said the administration was not honest about the conflict.
The argument happened on a Wednesday.
Cassidy admitted he raised his voice to match President Trump’s.
The discussion involved current issues facing the country.
The event was reported by CBS News correspondents Margaret Brennan and Ed O’Keefe.
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Luigi Mangione is charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and faces both state and federal cases. His attorneys say federal prosecutors are trying to unfairly influence public opinion and violate his right to a fair trial.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson in December 2024.
Mangione faces charges in both state and federal courts and has pleaded not guilty.
His lawyers claim prosecutors are manipulating public opinion and violating his constitutional rights.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys often discuss possible plea deals before trial.
Mangione’s state trial is scheduled for September, and the federal trial for November.
Earlier, Mangione’s lawyers considered a psychiatric defense but then withdrew it.
The case has drawn international attention because of Thompson’s high profile.
Authorities declined to comment publicly on the plea deal discussions.
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers say that prosecutors are trying to unfairly influence public opinion against their client. They also called recent reports about a possible plea deal concerning Mangione troubling.
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Luigi Mangione is involved in a legal case.
His attorneys say prosecutors want to sway public opinion negatively against him.
Reports suggest there might be a plea deal related to Mangione.
Mangione’s lawyers find these reports troubling.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter covered the story.
The information was shared by CBS News.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. TPS is a program that protects people from being deported when their home countries are experiencing problems like natural disasters or violence.
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The Court’s decision affects about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the U.S. under TPS.
TPS protects around 1.3 million people from 17 countries in total.
TPS was created by Congress in 1990 to stop deportations when countries face disasters or conflict.
The Trump administration has ended TPS for about 1 million people from 13 countries so far.
Venezuelans are the largest group of TPS holders, followed by Haitians and Salvadorans.
TPS can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security in periods up to 18 months.
The ruling may lead to deportations and affect other immigrants with pending asylum or immigration claims.
Immigration lawyers argue that Haiti and Syria remain unsafe for return.
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Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are preparing to push back if progressive and democratic socialist members try to use strong tactics to get their way. This could create more challenges for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he works to keep the party united for the 2027 Congress.
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Moderate House Democrats warn they will strongly oppose left-wing members trying to force ideological changes.
The progressive wing includes members from the Democratic Socialists of America and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Recent New York primaries showed gains for progressive candidates over moderate incumbents.
Progressives might block party votes if their demands are not met.
Mid-decade redistricting has reduced competitive House seats, likely leading to a narrow Democratic majority in 2027.
Moderates say they could use the same blocking tactics to demand their own concessions.
Some centrists suggest using discharge petitions as a way to break voting deadlocks.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces pressure to manage these internal conflicts effectively.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Chris Klomp to be the deputy health secretary, making him the second-in-command at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Klomp has been praised for his work overseeing Medicare and helping lead reforms on drug prices.
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President Trump announced Chris Klomp’s nomination for deputy health secretary.
Klomp currently serves as chief counselor at HHS and was previously Medicare director.
He has been praised by health industry leaders and officials for his leadership.
Klomp helped negotiate drug price deals tying U.S. costs to lower prices in other developed countries.
Before government work, Klomp worked at Bain & Company, Bain Capital, and led a health data company called Collective Medical.
Klomp’s nomination is part of a group of Trump’s health-related appointments waiting for Senate approval.
HHS has experienced staffing changes and reforms under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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A judge ordered the U.S. Justice Department to either release unredacted files about Jeffrey Epstein or explain why they cannot. The judge also said the department must disclose a list of all the redactions and respond to demands for documents related to President Trump.
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U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan gave the Justice Department a deadline of July 2 to comply.
The files include emails and a draft indictment with names blacked out, including some related to Epstein’s co-conspirators.
The Justice Department was ordered to release notes behind FBI documents that mention unverified allegations against President Trump or explain why they can’t.
The judge also demanded a log listing every redaction made to the Epstein files.
Millions of pages of documents have been released since December, but many are heavily redacted or withheld.
The Justice Department says only half of the 6 million pages collected will be released, with the rest either duplicates, unrelated, or legally protected.
A lawsuit filed by journalist Katie Phang challenged the redactions, arguing they violate a federal law requiring the files’ release.
Judge Sullivan ruled Phang has the right to sue and said a Freedom of Information Act request is not a proper solution in this case.
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The Great American State Fair started in Washington DC and will last 16 days, from June 25 to July 10. The fair shows attractions from all 50 states and is part of the celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.
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The fair takes place on the National Mall, between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument.
It features exhibits and attractions representing each of the 50 states.
The event lasts from June 25 to July 10, totaling 16 days.
The fair is one of the major events for the country's 250th anniversary celebration.
Visitors shared why attending the fair is important to them in interviews by BBC reporters.
The event aims to highlight American pride and unity.
The coverage includes a video, produced by Madeline Gerber and filmed by Meiying Wu.
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Victoria police have finished investigating MP Moira Deeming’s claim that fellow MP Matthew Guy assaulted her at a community event. The police found no evidence of any offence and have closed the case.
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Moira Deeming reported to police on June 16 that Matthew Guy assaulted her on May 23 at a community event in Sunshine, Victoria.
Matthew Guy denies the allegation and says the police investigation cleared him.
Police reviewed the incident and said no offence was found after a thorough investigation.
The woman who reported the incident did not need medical treatment.
The police spoke directly with Moira Deeming during their investigation.
Opposition leader Jess Wilson declined to comment while the investigation was ongoing and emphasized respect for privacy and due process.
Matthew Guy is considering suing Moira Deeming for defamation.
A CCTV video reportedly captures the interaction between the two MPs at the event.
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Natasha Suman, a 24-year-old marketing coordinator, moved back into her parents’ home after university to save money for a house deposit. Living with her parents helps her save money, but she faces challenges like reduced freedom and occasional family disagreements. Experts say many young adults living with parents face similar issues, such as loss of privacy and adjusting to new roles in the household.
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Natasha planned to live with her parents briefly but has stayed nearly three years.
She pays bills but not rent, allowing her to save £1,000 a month in a government-supported savings account.
Living at home reduces her freedom and leads to more family arguments than before.
Common conflicts include sharing the family car, chores, and how much time to spend together.
Her family set clear rules, like cleaning up after herself and knocking before entering rooms.
Experts say adult children and parents need to act like housemates, not just parent and child.
Role confusion causes problems when parents slip back into parenting and adult children act immature.
Another example is Caroline Bentham, 37, who has lived with her mother for nearly seven years due to various life events.
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Senate Democrats have started a program to train their staff to watch over elections as independent observers. These trained staff will go to polling places in states with Senate races to watch voting and ballot counting. The House of Representatives already has a similar program.
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Senate Democrats created a program to train congressional staff as election observers.
Staff members will monitor voting and ballot counting at polling locations.
The program targets states with Senate races.
The goal is to have independent observers to ensure fair election processes.
The House of Representatives already runs a similar election observer program.
This program aims to increase transparency in elections.
CBS News reported this announcement.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered the U.S. Justice Department to remove some redactions from documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This came after a lawsuit filed by attorney and journalist Katie Phang seeking greater access to the files.
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A judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Justice Department to unredact parts of the Epstein files.
The lawsuit was brought by Katie Phang, an attorney and independent journalist.
The judge's order applies to key documents that include at least eight email exchanges involving Epstein.
The case focuses on increasing transparency by revealing more information about Epstein-related records.
The Justice Department must comply with the order and produce the less redacted files.
The documents are part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's activities and connections.
The ruling aims to help public understanding by allowing access to previously hidden details.
The judge is based in Washington, D.C., which is the location of the federal court overseeing the case.
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