Social Security faces growing financial problems because more income is earned above the current tax cap, meaning less money is taxed to support the program. If no changes are made, Social Security could run out of funds by 2032, leading to benefit cuts for millions of Americans.
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Social Security funding is strained not only by an aging population but also by rising income inequality.
Income above $184,500 (the 2026 tax cap) is not taxed for Social Security, reducing program revenue.
The share of wages taxed for Social Security has dropped from 87% in 1984 to 83% in 2026.
The ratio of workers paying into Social Security to beneficiaries receiving benefits has steadily declined.
Without change, the Social Security trust fund may be insolvent by 2032.
If insolvency occurs, benefits may be cut by about 22%, or roughly $500 per month for the average beneficiary.
Possible solutions include raising or removing the tax cap, increasing retirement age, or raising taxes.
Current retirees are not at risk of losing benefits soon, but younger workers may face cuts in the future.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. He discussed several topics including Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and British politician Keir Starmer.
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President Trump spoke with reporters in the Oval Office.
The event took place on a Monday.
Topics included relations with Iran.
He also talked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
British political leader Keir Starmer was mentioned.
CBS News reporter Natalie Brand provided additional context after the event.
The interview was available through the CBS News app and website.
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A clinical trial will study puberty blockers for children questioning their gender to understand their risks and benefits. Dr. Hilary Cass, who led a review on gender medicine, says the trial is important to prevent harm and improve care, with safeguards to protect participants.
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The trial will study drugs that delay puberty in gender-questioning children as young as 11.
Dr. Hilary Cass supports the trial, saying not doing it could lead to more harm.
The trial will measure physical, social, and emotional effects, including bone health and fertility.
Medication like testosterone, which causes permanent changes, is currently not allowed for under-16s in the UK.
The UK government banned private and NHS prescriptions of puberty blockers in 2024 but supports this research.
Enrollment for the trial will start in August, after setting minimum ages and safety measures.
Some campaigners oppose the trial, arguing children cannot fully consent and that it might cause irreversible harm.
Health Secretary James Murray emphasized the need for clinical evidence and safeguards for young participants.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. Two ransom notes were sent to local media; the second note claimed Nancy died shortly after the kidnapping. Her whereabouts remain unknown, and the FBI is still investigating.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home in early February 2026.
She is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a "Today" show host.
Two ransom notes were sent to Tucson media outlets after the abduction.
The first note demanded cryptocurrency for Nancy’s return.
The second note said Nancy died soon after being taken and was buried outdoors.
Surveillance photos showed a masked man near Nancy’s home, but no suspect has been identified.
Savannah Guthrie has publicly asked for information and urged people to come forward.
The FBI and local police are actively investigating the case and have provided contact information for tips.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started a new program to make early clinical trials faster. This effort aims to shorten the time it takes to develop new treatments and to keep companies from moving their research and trials to other countries like China.
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The FDA launched the program on a Monday to speed up early-stage clinical trials.
The goal is to reduce the time needed to develop new medical treatments.
The initiative is part of a larger plan by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The program seeks to stop companies from moving clinical trials overseas.
China is one of the main countries where companies have been relocating trials.
Faster clinical trials could help bring treatments to patients more quickly.
The pilot program is a test to see how well these changes work before wider use.
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The article discusses conversations with Americans and historians about what it means to be American on the country's 250th birthday. It highlights that the founding ideals of equality were contradicted by the exclusion of women, Native Americans, and Black people, with slavery continuing for many years and leading to the Civil War.
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The United States reached its 250th anniversary in the current year.
Many Americans and historians reflected on the meaning of being American at this milestone.
The Founding Fathers established a democratic republic with the idea that "all men" are created equal.
Despite this ideal, women, Native Americans, and Black people were excluded from equal rights at the start.
Slavery remained legal in the U.S. for almost 90 years after the country's founding.
Historian Joseph Ellis noted that even people against slavery were often against giving enslaved people equal treatment.
The contradiction between American ideals and realities contributed to the Civil War.
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A Utah judge decided that Tyler Robinson's former roommate will not have to testify in person at the preliminary hearing for the murder case involving Charlie Kirk. The judge said any questions about the roommate's truthfulness can be addressed later during a full trial.
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The case involves the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson is a suspect in the case.
The defense asked for Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person at the preliminary hearing.
The judge denied this request.
The judge explained that if the case goes to trial, the roommate’s credibility can be challenged then.
The decision means the preliminary hearing will proceed without the roommate’s in-person testimony.
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Tucker Carlson, a political commentator, said he will no longer support the Republican Party. He shared this view during a podcast, explaining that recent polls influenced his decision, but he does not support the Democratic Party either.
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Tucker Carlson is a political commentator known for his opinions.
He announced he will no longer support the Republican Party.
He made this statement on the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast.
Carlson mentioned recent poll numbers as part of his reasoning.
He clarified that he is not supporting the Democratic Party.
Carlson did not provide a plan on which party or movement he might support instead.
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A Utah judge said that during the early court hearings for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, the usual strict rules about his rights might be eased. The judge explained that hearsay evidence, which is information not directly witnessed but reported by others, could be allowed now because these hearings are not the full trial.
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Tyler Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea to the aggravated murder charge.
The judge, Tony Graf Jr., said constitutional rights might be "relaxed" during preliminary hearings.
Robinson wanted his former roommate to testify in person, but the judge denied this request.
The roommate’s recorded statements and hearsay evidence might be allowed in these early hearings.
Preliminary hearings determine if there is enough evidence to hold a trial, not guilt or innocence.
Robinson’s trial is set for a later date after the preliminary hearing in July.
If found guilty, Robinson could face the death penalty; his defense wants to stop that.
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Alan Dershowitz, who once defended Jeffrey Epstein, will be questioned by the House Oversight Committee on July 20. The interview will be officially recorded to gather information related to Epstein’s case.
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Alan Dershowitz was Jeffrey Epstein’s defense lawyer.
Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Dershowitz helped Epstein get a plea deal in 2008.
The plea deal was controversial.
Dershowitz will be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee.
The interview is scheduled for July 20.
The session will be transcribed (officially recorded).
The questioning is part of a House investigation linked to Epstein.
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Firefighters in Los Angeles have been working for six days to put out a large fire at a warehouse. The fire remains active as crews continue efforts to control it.
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The fire started in a warehouse in Los Angeles.
Firefighters have been battling the fire for six days.
The fire is described as massive.
Efforts to control the fire are ongoing.
Local news reporter Tina Patel is covering the situation.
CBS News provides updates through their app and website.
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The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez for the disappearance and death of 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This means the court confirmed that Hernandez was legally found guilty again after previous legal challenges.
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The case involves the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, who was 6 years old.
Pedro Hernandez was convicted of murdering Etan Patz.
The Supreme Court reinstated Hernandez’s murder conviction on Monday.
This decision confirms the conviction after it had been challenged or overturned before.
The case is notable due to the long time since the crime happened (over 40 years).
Etan Patz’s disappearance was a high-profile case that helped raise awareness about missing children.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide a secret briefing to House Republicans about military funding goals. This comes as President Trump urges Congress to approve a $350 billion budget package for the Pentagon.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold a classified briefing.
The briefing is for House Republican members.
It will take place during the Republican Study Committee’s weekly lunch.
President Trump is promoting a $350 billion spending plan for the Pentagon.
The briefing will focus on goals for military funding.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday.
The Republican Study Committee is a group of conservative House Republicans.
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The Archdiocese of Detroit is planning to stop weekend Masses at up to 90 churches because there are fewer people attending, fewer priests available, and financial problems. This is part of a two-year plan to adjust to these changes, with decisions expected in 2027. Similar changes are happening in Iowa due to the same issues.
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Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of Detroit dropped 40% from 231,076 in 2011 to 139,088 in 2024.
Detroit’s Catholic population decreased from about 1.5 million to around 900,000.
The Archdiocese added 32 more parishes to the list for possible Mass suspensions, totaling up to 90 affected churches.
Mass attendance is shrinking about 4% each year, and only 29% of church seats were filled in 2024.
Baptisms and marriages in the archdiocese have fallen by 60–70% and 40–50%, respectively, compared to past peaks.
There are more funerals than baptisms, marriages, and confirmations, reflecting an older Catholic population.
The archdiocese is facing a shortage of priests, with many pastors handling multiple roles beyond ministry.
The final reorganization plan will be announced in April 2027 and begin in July 2027.
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ABC is asking its viewers to support the network amid challenges from the Trump administration. The administration is questioning whether ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” qualifies as a genuine news program, leading ABC to launch a campaign defending itself and criticizing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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ABC is seeking public support as it faces pressure from the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is questioning if “The View” is a real news program.
“The View” is a daytime talk show on ABC.
ABC has started an on-air campaign to promote “The View.”
The campaign also criticizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The FCC is a U.S. government agency that regulates broadcast communications.
The issue centers on how the show is classified and regulated.
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A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Sitka, Alaska. Rescue teams are responding, and the Coast Guard is focusing on the safety of its crew members while investigating what caused the crash.
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The helicopter involved is a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk.
The crash happened near Sitka, Alaska, close to Juneau.
The helicopter is assigned to the Coast Guard Air Station Astoria.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Search and rescue crews are actively responding to the incident.
The Coast Guard has stated that the safety and rescue of the crew are the highest priority.
A formal investigation will follow to find out what happened.
The story is still developing, with updates expected.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into a near-miss incident between two commercial airplanes at Boston Logan International Airport. A Delta Air Lines plane had to stop its landing and go around because an American Airlines plane was taking off on a crossing runway.
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The incident happened on a Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport.
Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 was trying to land but had to abort the landing.
The Delta plane did a "go-around," which means it stopped landing and flew around to try again.
An American Airlines plane was taking off on a runway that crosses the Delta plane's landing path.
The FAA is investigating to understand why the close call occurred and to ensure safety.
No accidents or injuries were reported during this event.
The FAA oversees and regulates air traffic to keep flights safe.
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Democrat Josh Turek is slightly ahead of Republican Ashley Hinson in a recent internal poll for the Iowa U.S. Senate race. The seat is open as Senator Joni Ernst is not running again, and the race is seen as a test of whether Democrats can compete in a state that has become more Republican in recent years.
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Josh Turek leads Ashley Hinson by 2 points in a recent internal poll.
The poll surveyed 1,000 likely voters in Iowa with a margin of error of ±3.1%.
Iowa supported President Donald Trump by a large margin in the 2024 election.
Ashley Hinson is a U.S. Representative who has held office since 2021 and is supported by President Trump.
Josh Turek is a state legislator and former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player.
Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, is not seeking reelection.
Other polls show very close results between the two candidates.
Prediction markets currently favor Hinson to win the November election.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green with algae soon after President Donald Trump finished a renovation project to restore its blue color. Authorities are patrolling the area, and work continues to fix damage, including possible vandalism and algae problems, before the country’s 250th anniversary.
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President Trump spent over $14 million to renovate and coat the Reflecting Pool with a blue liner.
Shortly after completion, the pool developed a green algae bloom that covered the surface.
Pieces of the blue coating liner were seen floating in the pool, indicating damage.
National Guard and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the area to protect the site.
President Trump claims vandalism caused damage, including a large 300-foot gash and chemicals being illegally added.
Contractors and workers are using chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to fight the algae growth.
The administration plans to drain the pool again to repair the liner, though a fix timeline is unclear.
Algae has been a recurring issue at the pool for about 100 years, challenging past maintenance efforts.
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A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from creating a large database using Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information. The judge ruled that the government did not follow legal rules and harmed Americans’ privacy and voting rights.
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U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blocked the government from building a voter database with sensitive data.
The lawsuit was filed by the League of Women Voters and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC).
The database involved a program called SAVE, managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which checks immigration status.
Under President Trump’s order, the SAVE system was expanded to mix Social Security data with DHS records.
This expanded system would let states verify citizenship and potentially remove voters from registration lists.
The judge ruled the government acted secretly and did not give proper public notice or privacy checks as required by law.
Judge Sooknanan was appointed by President Biden and is the first Trinidad-born woman to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
The ruling protects Americans’ privacy and the right to vote by stopping the data pooling before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
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