The Pentagon has informed U.S. senators that it needs about $80 billion, mostly to pay for the war against Iran. This request adds to the large increase in military spending that President Donald Trump has already proposed.
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The Pentagon is asking for roughly $80 billion from Congress.
Most of this money will be used to cover costs related to the war with Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is discussing this request with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The $80 billion is in addition to the military budget increase proposed by President Trump.
This spending request is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to fund military operations.
The formal request for funding will be submitted soon after these discussions.
Congress will need to approve this funding for the Pentagon to use it.
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New data shows that American workers are spending more time and traveling farther on their daily commutes. These commute lengths have returned to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Average commute times for U.S. workers are increasing.
Workers are also traveling longer distances to get to work.
The current commute measures match or exceed those from before the pandemic.
The data reflects a change after a period of shorter commutes during the pandemic.
The information was reported by Business Insider and explained by a CBS News reporter.
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Commentator Bill O’Reilly said that the Pentagon made a mistake by not practicing or simulating a scenario where Iran might block the Strait of Hormuz. He called this a major error and said it is unclear why the Pentagon did not prepare for this situation.
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Bill O’Reilly is a commentator who spoke on Monday.
He criticized the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Defense, for a strategic mistake.
The mistake was not war-gaming, or simulating, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil shipping.
O’Reilly said that no one knows why the Pentagon skipped this preparation.
The comment relates to potential conflict involving Iran.
The discussion focuses on U.S. military planning and strategy.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is being investigated by the Justice Department. Vice President Vance is leading talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Democrats are gathering in Chicago to honor former President Obama.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department.
Vice President Vance is currently in charge of talks with Iran.
There is debate about whether Newsom’s investigation is helpful or harmful to him politically.
There is also debate about whether the talks with Iran present opportunities or challenges.
Democrats are meeting in Chicago to celebrate former President Obama’s work and recent events tied to his legacy.
The article discusses political developments involving key Democratic leaders.
The gathering highlights Democratic Party unity and achievements.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, and remains missing. Savannah Guthrie spoke emotionally about the case after reports surfaced that a ransom note said Nancy died soon after being taken.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026.
Nancy is 84 years old and still missing as of June 2026.
Several ransom notes were sent to the media after her disappearance.
One ransom note said Nancy Guthrie died shortly after the kidnapping and was buried in a natural location.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and a TV host, asked the public to help find her mother.
Authorities released images from Nancy’s home security camera showing a masked man at the house.
The FBI shared a surveillance photo of a possible suspect but no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the FBI or local police.
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Federal judges blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s administration efforts in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including stopping the use of Social Security data for voter verification and canceling subpoenas against Minnesota officials. Meanwhile, a Texas judge ruled in favor of the administration by overturning a Biden-era immigration rule that paused deportation cases.
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A federal judge stopped the administration from using Social Security data to check voter rolls, citing legal privacy issues.
Another judge in Minnesota canceled subpoenas aimed at Governor Tim Walz and other officials, saying the subpoenas were meant to harass political opponents.
The subpoenas targeted emails and records of Democratic officials related to immigration enforcement opposition.
The Minnesota subpoenas were tied to a controversial federal immigration operation called Operation Metro Surge.
Two U.S. citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration agents during this operation, raising public debate.
In Texas, a judge struck down a Biden-era rule that let immigration judges delay deportation cases indefinitely.
The legal decisions show courts are limiting executive actions related to voting and immigration.
The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the rulings.
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The White House says talks with Iran about nuclear inspections are moving forward, although Iran denies agreeing to let inspectors in. Meanwhile, conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon is causing concerns that it could disrupt the negotiations. Representatives from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the conflict.
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President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance say Iran agreed to let nuclear inspectors enter the country.
Iran denies these claims about allowing inspectors.
Fighting is ongoing between Israel and Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, in Lebanon.
The conflict raises worries that it may affect U.S. talks with Iran.
On Tuesday, Israel and Lebanon teams will meet in Washington, D.C. to address the fighting.
The U.S. is working to continue negotiations despite tensions in the region.
CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang reported on this story.
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Kenzie Winfield from Utah used a DNA test to find her biological father after having very little information about him. The test connected her to her dad and helped her learn about her family background and heritage.
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Kenzie Winfield only knew her birth father’s first name and had one photo of him.
She had a half-brother but no other information about her biological family.
Psychological studies say not knowing one’s parents can cause confusion about identity.
Winfield’s husband helped her take a DNA test after she talked about her feelings.
About 21% of Americans have done home DNA tests, and 43% know someone who has.
The DNA test showed Winfield’s roots in West Africa, connecting her to her Black heritage.
The test matched her with a man likely to be her father.
She contacted him, met him in person, and learned about his family and why he was not in her life before.
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Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson have both withdrawn their support for the Republican Party. Carlson cited disagreements with President Donald Trump’s handling of U.S. military actions against Iran as a reason for his decision.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Republican representative from Georgia, has pulled her support from the GOP.
Tucker Carlson, once a Fox News host and a former supporter of President Donald Trump, also said he would no longer support the Republican Party.
Carlson’s decision was linked to a disagreement with President Trump’s approach to military operations against Iran.
Both individuals were previously known as strong supporters of President Trump.
Their withdrawal marks a notable shift in support among some prominent figures connected to the GOP.
The military operations against Iran referenced involved U.S. actions in the Middle East.
This shift may affect public perceptions of unity within the Republican Party.
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The cost of home care and assisted living has increased by nearly 50% from 2019 to 2024. The article shares easy and affordable ways to make a home safer for older family members so they can live there longer.
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Home care and assisted living costs went up almost 50% between 2019 and 2024.
Making simple changes at home can improve safety for aging loved ones.
Safer home environments can help older people stay in their homes longer.
The article provides practical tips for families to protect elderly relatives.
It highlights the importance of affordable solutions amid rising care costs.
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In New York, a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat has become a test between two groups in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing fellow democratic socialists, while President Donald Trump is supporting candidates in a South Carolina runoff after his earlier choices lost primaries. Voters are also casting ballots in primaries in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah.
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A Democratic primary in Manhattan has turned into a contest between different AI industry factions.
Alex Bores, a New York Assemblyman and former Palantir employee, supports strong AI regulations based on a bill he helped propose.
This AI regulation bill faced some opposition from the AI industry.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is using his influence to support democratic socialist candidates.
President Donald Trump endorsed two candidates in a South Carolina runoff after his earlier chosen candidates lost primaries.
Primary elections are also taking place in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah on Tuesday.
The outcome in Manhattan is seen as a sign of support for candidates who want to regulate AI closely.
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Eight Americans who were quarantined in Nebraska for six weeks after being exposed to a hantavirus on a cruise ship were released. The quarantine was ordered by the US Health and Human Services department to prevent the virus’s spread, although some criticized the detention as unnecessary.
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The eight Americans were quarantined after exposure to the Andes strain of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Three people died and 13 cases were identified on the ship, leading to a quarantine in Omaha, Nebraska.
The US Health and Human Services department ended the 42-day isolation period on Monday.
One passenger, Angela Perryman, claimed she was detained against her will and called the quarantine a political stunt.
The quarantine order was issued by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., overruling CDC advice for self-quarantine at home.
Health law experts said the forced quarantine could set a dangerous legal precedent and may be unconstitutional.
No Americans quarantined in Nebraska showed signs of infection during the isolation.
The Andes hantavirus can spread between humans and symptoms may take up to 42 days to appear.
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The U.S. Justice Department will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss human trafficking charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge had ruled the case was vindictive, but the government disagrees and wants the case to continue.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia faced federal human trafficking charges.
A federal judge, Waverly Crenshaw, dismissed the case.
The judge said the case was vindictive against Abrego Garcia.
Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a large prison in El Salvador.
The Justice Department disagrees with the dismissal and will appeal it.
The appeal will ask a higher court to review the dismissal decision.
The case involves questions about how Abrego Garcia was treated after deportation.
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Ofsted, the UK education regulator, has issued a compliance notice to Bright Horizons, a large nursery chain with 247 nurseries, for serious weaknesses in child safeguarding and leadership. Following concerns from a serious safeguarding incident, Bright Horizons must improve its policies and management by August 1 or face potential penalties.
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Bright Horizons runs 247 nurseries in England.
Ofsted found significant problems in safeguarding leadership, governance, and practices during checks from October 2025 to June.
A serious safeguarding incident last September prompted the investigation.
Ofsted carried out 172 inspections, finding breaches in 75 nurseries.
One nursery in north-west London, linked to a staff member who committed 56 sexual offences, closed in May 2025.
Parents of children at the affected nursery are seeking a judicial review.
Bright Horizons must improve safeguarding policies and staff procedures by August 1, 2026.
If Bright Horizons fails to improve, Ofsted may cancel or restrict its nursery registrations.
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Experts say that with the government divided between different political parties, it may be very hard to closely watch and check the actions of the executive branch. This situation could make it difficult to hold the government accountable.
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The term "divided government" means different parties control different parts of the government.
Oversight refers to the checking and monitoring of the executive branch’s work.
A divided government may cause disagreements that block effective oversight.
Lack of oversight can reduce accountability of government leaders.
Political climate affects how well government branches work together.
Congress usually provides this oversight of the executive branch.
Current divisions may lead to a "storm" or many conflicts over oversight.
Effective oversight is important for transparent and fair government.
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Investigators believe that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family were written by the person or group who kidnapped her. The first note asked for millions in bitcoin as ransom, while the second note said Nancy Guthrie had died but not on purpose.
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Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped.
Two ransom notes were sent to her family.
Investigators think the notes came from the kidnapper or kidnappers.
The first note demanded millions in bitcoin, a type of digital money.
The second note claimed Nancy Guthrie had died accidentally.
The information comes from sources who saw the notes.
CBS News reporter Bradley Blackburn is covering the story.
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Photos show that President Trump’s name has been removed from a part of the Kennedy Center building. The pictures were shared by an activist group called Hands Off the Arts and reported by The Washington Post.
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President Trump’s name was previously on the Kennedy Center building.
New photos reveal that his name has now been taken off.
The images were obtained by the activist group Hands Off the Arts.
The Washington Post published these photos and the report on Monday night.
The removal happened sometime during the previous week before the report.
The Kennedy Center is a well-known arts venue in the United States.
The story focuses on a physical change to the building’s display related to President Trump.
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A federal report found that the 2021 Surfside condominium in Florida started to fail about three weeks before it completely collapsed. The failure began when two connections between the garage columns and the pool deck broke. This collapse caused the deaths of 98 people.
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The Surfside condo collapse happened in 2021 in Florida.
The collapse resulted in 98 deaths.
A federal report investigated the cause of the collapse.
The report says the building started to fail three weeks before it fell.
The initial failure involved two connections between garage columns and the pool deck.
The structural problems were detected too late to prevent the disaster.
The report aims to help improve building safety to avoid future tragedies.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has supported several candidates in important local primary elections. The results of these races will reveal how much influence Mayor Mamdani has in local politics.
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Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
He has endorsed multiple candidates in local primary elections.
These primary elections are important contests in New York.
The election outcomes will show how strong Mamdani’s political influence is.
The article also mentions key races occurring across the United States.
CBS News reporter Fin Gómez is covering the latest updates.
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Leaders of the nationalist group Raise the Colours agreed not to put St George’s flags on Oxfordshire council property after the council asked a court to stop the campaign. The group will also not encourage others to hang flags or block workers from taking them down.
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Raise the Colours started putting up England flags on lampposts in August last year.
The council asked the high court for an order to stop the group from attaching flags to public structures.
Three leaders—Ryan Bridge, Ben Cullen, and Trudy Wells—agreed in court not to put up flags on council property or urge others to do so.
A fourth leader, Kevin Good, agreed separately to stop involvement with the flags in Oxfordshire.
The council accused the group of repeatedly putting up flags illegally and ignoring requests to stop.
Council staff said they faced harassment and intimidation while removing flags.
The court allowed roping off flags on private property but not on public property like lampposts.
The leaders signed a promise to follow the court’s order.
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