President Donald Trump endorsed Representative John James for Michigan’s governor race in 2026. James leads early polls in the Republican primary, while the Democratic frontrunner is Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Michigan remains a key battleground state for the upcoming election.
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President Trump endorsed John James for Michigan governor via Truth Social.
John James is a West Point graduate, combat pilot, Iraq War veteran, businessman, and U.S. Congressman.
Michigan is a swing state that narrowly voted for Trump in 2024 and Biden in 2020.
The GOP primary includes John James, Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, and Aric Nesbitt.
Jocelyn Benson leads the Democratic race; Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited.
Polls show James leading the Republican primary with about 30-37% support; many GOP voters remain undecided.
Prediction markets give James about an 80-84% chance of winning the Republican nomination.
Trump’s endorsement is influential among GOP primary voters, but its effect on the general election is less certain.
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Republicans criticized President Barack Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear deal for being too weak and temporary. Now, many of those same concerns are being raised about President Donald Trump’s current negotiations with Iran, although the final agreement is still being worked out.
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Obama’s 2015 deal, called the JCPOA, limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions.
Republicans argued the JCPOA gave Iran too much relief too soon and had weak inspection rules.
President Trump is negotiating a new agreement with Iran and says it will include strict inspections.
The details of Trump’s deal are still being negotiated and not finalized.
Republicans worry the new deal may have similar problems as the old one, such as temporary limits and weak congressional approval.
White House officials say the new deal will end fighting, reopen a key oil waterway, and stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Senators Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham have voiced concerns about Trump’s framework that echo their past criticism of Obama’s deal.
Negotiations include issues beyond nukes, like Iran’s missile program and regional actions.
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The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to lower housing costs by increasing supply and limiting large investors buying single-family homes. The bill received strong support from both parties and now goes to the House for approval before it can become law.
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The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 85 to 5.
The bill aims to raise the housing supply and reduce housing costs.
It limits purchases of certain single-family homes by institutional investors.
The legislation includes over 45 provisions to support affordable housing development.
Provisions include streamlining environmental reviews and supporting veterans.
The White House supports limiting big investors to help buyers compete.
The House Financial Services Committee has included key priorities in the final bill.
Lawmakers hope President Trump will sign the bill into law soon.
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The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act to make housing more affordable by speeding up construction and limiting large investors from buying many homes. The bill passed with wide support and will now move to the House of Representatives.
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The bill aims to lower housing costs by simplifying construction and permitting processes.
It limits investors who own 350 or more homes from buying additional single-family houses.
The law includes pilot programs for grants to help improve homes and plan affordable housing.
It expands access to manufactured homes and increases mortgage availability.
The Senate passed the bill with an 85-5 vote.
The bill combines proposals from both the House and Senate after earlier disagreements.
Lawmakers see a shortage of new homes as a main reason for rising housing prices.
The bill comes as Congress and President Trump prepare for the November midterm elections, where housing affordability is a key issue.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will have more repairs soon, just before the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump has said vandals caused the algae growth and peeling paint, but there is no proof for this claim.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool needs more repairs.
These repairs will happen shortly before the country's 250th birthday.
The pool has problems with algae growing in it.
The pool's paint is peeling off.
President Donald Trump says vandals caused these issues.
There is no evidence to support the claim about vandals.
The pool had been renovated before these problems appeared.
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Senator John Cornyn said that Texas Senator Ted Cruz wants to be president in 2028, hinting at early moves within the Republican Party's future leadership plans. Recent polls show Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as top Republican contenders, but Cruz has not officially announced a run yet.
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Senator John Cornyn said Ted Cruz wants to be the next president.
Cornyn avoided endorsing Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio as future leaders.
Cruz has not formally declared if he will run for president in 2028.
Cornyn lost his Republican primary to Ken Paxton, who now faces Democrat James Talarico in November.
Polls show Vance and Rubio leading early Republican support for the 2028 nomination.
One poll showed Rubio with 34.6% and Vance with 35.5% among likely Republican voters.
Democratic candidates like Kamala Harris lead over Vance, Rubio, DeSantis, and Cruz in some surveys.
The 2028 race is still uncertain, with decisions likely after the 2026 midterm elections.
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will be drained again after President Donald Trump claimed that vandals caused damage like cutting the pool liner and adding fertilizer, which led to algae growth. Officials and reporters have not confirmed these claims, and the pool faces issues following a recent $14 million renovation.
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President Trump said five people were arrested and five others investigated for vandalism at the reflecting pool.
He described a large slit in the pool liner and said fertilizer was added to cause algae.
Reporters saw no clear evidence of damage during a recent visit.
A cyclist was arrested for touching peeling paint at the pool.
The pool was painted dark blue as part of the $14 million renovation for the U.S. 250th birthday.
The renovation involved a no-bid contract with a company linked to Trump’s golf clubs.
After the update, algae grew in the pool and paint started peeling off.
It is unclear when the pool will be drained, but temporary permits are in place to manage the water release.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is showing support for President Joe Biden as he considers running for president in 2028. This approach is different from many other Democrats who are trying to keep some distance from Biden.
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Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Newsom is thinking about running for president in 2028.
Unlike many Democrats, Newsom is publicly supporting President Biden.
Some Democrats are trying to separate themselves from Biden politically.
The news comes from a report by Axios.
Political experts Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi provided analysis on this topic.
The information was shared through CBS News coverage.
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The Senate passed a bill to help lower housing costs with strong support from both parties. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for approval.
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The bill aims to make housing more affordable.
It received near-unanimous support in the Senate.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers supported the bill.
Lawmakers hope the bill will address rising living expenses.
Passing this bill is seen as a positive achievement before upcoming elections.
The bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives.
The focus is on helping Americans manage housing costs better.
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Rob Sand, the Iowa state auditor and a Democratic candidate for governor, responded to attacks from his Republican opponent, Zach Lahn, by pointing out that Lahn has mostly lived in Kansas. Sand aims to become the first Democratic governor in Iowa in over 15 years.
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Rob Sand is running for governor of Iowa as a Democrat.
No Democrat has been governor in Iowa for more than 15 years.
Sand currently serves as the Iowa state auditor.
His main opponent is Republican Zach Lahn.
Sand criticized Lahn for mostly living in Kansas.
The campaign includes attacks between the candidates.
Sand appeared on CBS News' program "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
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Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly Member, is running to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress. He shared his plans to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) if elected.
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New York City Democrats are voting to select a candidate to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring.
Alex Bores is one of several candidates competing in the Democratic primary.
Bores is currently a member of the New York State Assembly.
He plans to focus on regulating AI technology if he wins the election.
His priorities and ideas were discussed during an interview on CBS News.
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A new memo from the Justice Department challenges longtime protections for Americans with disabilities. This memo is part of the Trump administration's effort to change how disability services and policies are handled.
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The Justice Department released a memo about disability protections.
The memo questions protections that have been in place for many years.
The changes are part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts on disability policy.
The memo could affect how services for people with disabilities are provided.
Maria Town, head of the American Association of People with Disabilities, discussed the issue with Ali Rogin.
The protections in question have been part of U.S. law and policy for decades.
The memo signals a possible shift in government approach toward disability rights.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is not voting in the Senate this week as he recovers from an undisclosed medical issue that led to his hospitalization on June 14, 2026. Despite his absence from votes, his staff continues to handle his legislative work and state matters in Kentucky.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, 2026, but the exact medical condition was not disclosed.
He will not participate in votes on the Senate floor this week but remains involved in Senate and Kentucky work through his staff.
McConnell has missed nine consecutive roll call votes since his hospitalization, including important votes on judicial nominees, housing, immigration, and a war powers resolution about Iran.
He has faced several health problems in recent years, including a concussion, fractured rib, and flu-like symptoms.
McConnell, age 84, plans to retire when his current Senate term ends in January 2027.
Senate leaders had hoped he would return to work soon, but his voting terminal has been inactive since June 15.
His absence occurs during a critical time in Congress involving budget decisions and foreign policy.
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Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman from Tucson, Arizona, has been missing since January 31. New letters received by investigators suggest she may be dead, which marks a change from earlier messages that said she was alive and demanded cryptocurrency. The police and FBI continue to investigate her disappearance as a possible crime.
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Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on January 31 and was reported missing the next day.
She had limited mobility and could not walk far on her own, making it unlikely she left voluntarily.
Investigators found evidence of possible foul play inside her home and collected DNA samples.
Two letters were sent to local media: the first said she was alive and demanded cryptocurrency; the second claimed she is dead.
The second letter also said she was “buried with nature now” and suggested her death was unintentional.
Surveillance footage showed a masked man with a backpack approaching her home and damaging the doorbell camera.
The FBI has offered a $100,000 reward for information about Nancy Guthrie or the person responsible.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI are actively investigating the case.
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss growing disagreements between President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress about the Iran conflict. They also note that Democrats are experiencing internal disagreements in New York’s primary elections, where progressive and moderate candidates are competing.
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President Trump and GOP leaders in Congress have new disagreements related to the war in Iran.
These disagreements are causing divisions within the Republican Party.
Democrats in New York are having their own internal conflicts during primary elections.
The New York primaries feature contests between progressive and moderate candidates.
Political analysts Tamara Keith and Amy Walter are discussing these developments on NPR.
The issues highlight tensions within both major political parties in the U.S.
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Seven people have been charged by federal prosecutors in a plot to attack a UFC event held at the White House in June 2026. The latest arrests include two men accused of planning to use drones and explosives to carry out the attack.
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Two men, Jordan Rincker from Missouri and William Lee Falkner from Washington, were recently arrested as the sixth and seventh defendants.
Rincker allegedly received $1,200 from a co-conspirator and provided a shotgun to him.
Rincker also sent $100 to help another defendant travel to Washington, D.C. for the UFC event.
Messages suggest the group shifted focus from the UFC event to possibly attacking the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.
Rincker talked about making drone parts with a 3D printer but later said he never actually tried to build a drone.
Falkner allegedly discussed using drones equipped with explosives, including artillery shells, and claimed he could fly up to 40 at once.
The FBI learned about the plot after the mother of one suspect alerted police about her son’s behavior and possession of firearms.
Investigators have not confirmed whether they have found any drones or explosives linked to the plot.
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A new bipartisan housing bill called the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" is set for a Senate vote. It aims to make buying a home easier and cheaper by increasing the supply of affordable housing and limiting how many single-family homes investors can buy. President Trump supports the bill and plans to sign it into law if passed.
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The bill aims to increase affordable housing by removing building rules and encouraging more home construction.
It would limit institutional investors to owning no more than 350 single-family homes nationwide.
Investors who already own more than 350 homes would not have to sell any if the bill becomes law.
The bill includes a $200 million per year grant fund for five years to help local governments build more homes.
It also proposes programs to convert empty commercial buildings into affordable homes and support factory-built housing.
Home prices in the U.S. have risen sharply since 2011 due to more demand than homes being built.
The median home price is about $403,000, and many Americans need a high income to afford this.
Institutional investors own a small share of all homes but a bigger share in some cities, such as Jacksonville, Florida.
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Starting July 1, millions of Americans with federal student loans will face major changes in how they repay their loans and qualify for forgiveness. These changes include new repayment plans, ending older programs, and stricter borrowing limits for students and parents.
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A new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) will start, setting payments at 1% to 10% of income and offering loan forgiveness after 30 years.
The Biden-era SAVE repayment plan will end, requiring about 7 million borrowers to switch plans or face higher payments.
Several older income-driven repayment plans like PAYE and ICR will stop accepting new borrowers as they phase out by 2028.
New borrowing limits will cap Parent PLUS loans at $20,000 per year and $65,000 lifetime per student, and graduate student borrowing at about $20,500 per year with a $100,000 lifetime limit.
Grad PLUS loans will no longer be available for new graduate students starting July 1.
If borrowers do not select a new repayment plan after SAVE ends, they will be moved to a standard repayment plan with likely higher monthly payments.
Changes will also affect the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, impacting eligibility and rules.
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Leaders of the US House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan deal to create rules that require social media companies to protect children and offer helpful tools for parents. The agreement aims to improve online safety for kids but leaves out a "duty of care" rule that would force companies to design safer platforms specifically for children.
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The deal was made by Chair Brett Guthrie (Republican) and top Democrat Frank Pallone.
The legislation focuses on making social media safer for children and providing parental controls.
The "duty of care" provision, which would legally require child-focused safety in platform design, was not included.
States can make their own laws that provide stronger protections than the federal agreement.
Social media companies like Meta, Google (YouTube), Snapchat, and TikTok did not comment on the agreement.
These companies face many lawsuits accusing them of causing harm to young people through their apps.
The deal still needs approval from the Senate and President Donald Trump before becoming law.
At least 20 states passed laws last year addressing children’s social media use because there was no federal law.
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Comedian Bill Maher joked about the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago during his HBO show. He compared the building’s design to something alien and mentioned its $850 million cost.
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The Obama Presidential Center recently opened in Chicago.
Bill Maher made comments about the center on his HBO show, “Real Time.”
Maher said the building looks like something aliens built in Dubai.
He noted the center cost $850 million to build.
Maher discussed the center while talking with Congressman Ro Khanna and journalist Jonathan Martin.
The discussion took place on a Friday episode of the show.
The center is a library and museum related to President Barack Obama’s time in office.
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