The U.S. Supreme Court is close to finishing its current term. It is expected to make important decisions, including one about President Donald Trump’s request to stop birthright citizenship.
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The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its current term.
Some major rulings are still expected from the court.
One key case involves President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means that anyone born in the U.S. automatically gets citizenship.
The court’s decision on this case could change this rule.
CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe provided details about these cases.
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President Trump is facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress over a recent U.S.-Iran agreement. While some European leaders praised the deal, many U.S. lawmakers worry it will strengthen Iran.
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President Trump met with European leaders who praised the U.S.-Iran agreement.
Members of both political parties in the U.S. Congress are criticizing the deal.
Critics say the agreement could give Iran more power.
The criticism is coming during ongoing discussions about the Iran deal.
The issue is causing debate within the U.S. government.
CBS News reported on this bipartisan criticism.
The topic involves U.S. foreign policy and national security concerns.
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President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran concerning their nuclear program. The White House shared a video of the signing as gas prices have been falling and discussions about Iran’s nuclear activities continue.
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President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran.
The White House released a video showing the signing event.
The deal relates to Iran’s nuclear program.
Gas prices in the U.S. have been dropping recently.
Questions and concerns about Iran’s nuclear intentions remain.
News reports come from CBS News and BBC News partners.
Israel is monitoring the situation closely as part of the international response.
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The US Supreme Court will soon make important decisions on several cases, including President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship and remove protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Other key cases involve President Trump’s plan to dismiss a Federal Reserve Board member and a recent agreement he signed with Iran.
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The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings before its term ends later this month.
There are pending immigration cases related to President Trump’s attempts to limit birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means being a US citizen if you are born in the country, regardless of your parents' origins.
Another case involves ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, which currently allows them to live and work in the US.
President Trump wants to remove a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors.
Trump signed a 14-point agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease tensions, involving financial and political compromises.
The Iran deal received mixed reactions, with some praising it and others criticizing it, especially in Israel and among some Republicans.
The deal will be formally signed by the US vice president in Geneva soon.
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Vice President Vance will give a media briefing at the White House about President Trump’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran. The MOU is facing criticism from Republican members of President Trump’s party. President Trump signed the agreement during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles.
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Vice President Vance will brief the media at 11 a.m. from the White House.
The briefing is about President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran.
The MOU has received criticism from Republican politicians.
President Trump signed the MOU late Wednesday while dining at the Palace of Versailles.
French President Emmanuel Macron was present at the signing dinner.
President Trump is expected to return soon to the United States.
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US health advisers are reviewing Moderna’s new flu vaccine, mFlusiva, which uses mRNA technology like the Covid-19 vaccines. The vaccine is designed for people 50 and older, and the FDA is considering its approval before the winter flu season.
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Moderna’s mFlusiva flu vaccine uses mRNA technology to help the body fight the flu virus.
The vaccine is intended for people aged 50 and older.
mRNA vaccines can be made faster than traditional vaccines, which is useful if the flu virus changes quickly.
In a study of 40,000 people 50 and older, mFlusiva reduced flu cases by about 27% compared to a standard flu vaccine.
The FDA noted no safety concerns based on the study data.
Moderna wants full approval for people 50 to 64 years old and conditional use for those 65 and older while more testing continues.
Earlier, FDA officials debated if Moderna should have compared its vaccine to a high-dose flu vaccine given to seniors, leading to a delay.
A smaller study showed mFlusiva created similar antibody responses to a high-dose senior flu vaccine.
The FDA said more data is needed for very frail older adults and those with weak immune systems.
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Luigi Mangione faces a murder trial in New York state for allegedly killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione’s lawyers say he was under extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the incident, and this new defense strategy is being presented in court.
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Luigi Mangione is on trial for murder in New York state.
The victim is Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione’s defense team claims he experienced extreme emotional disturbance.
This defense strategy was recently revealed to the judge.
The case is ongoing and under legal discussion.
Caroline Polisi from CBS News analyzed the new defense approach.
The trial is attracting media attention in the United States.
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Rex Heuermann, identified as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. During the sentencing, families of the victims shared their feelings and reactions.
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Rex Heuermann was found guilty of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer.
He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The sentencing took place on a Wednesday.
Families of the victims spoke publicly at the sentencing.
Victims’ families expressed that the day of sentencing felt like it would never arrive.
The news was reported by Tom Hanson for CBS News.
The story was also made available through the CBS News app and website.
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A 2026 survey shows that more Americans view Pope Leo XIV favorably than President Donald Trump, with the pope receiving 56% positive ratings compared to 34% for Trump. Trump remains more popular only among Republicans, while his support has decreased across most religious groups.
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The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) conducted the survey in May 2026 with over 5,400 adults nationwide.
Overall, 56% of Americans view Pope Leo favorably, while 34% view President Trump favorably.
Among Republicans, 79% favor Trump, compared to 47% who favor the pope.
Democrats and independents strongly favor the pope over Trump, with 73% of Democrats and 55% of independents favoring the pope.
Trump’s favorability has fallen since September 2024 among both Republicans (from 84% to 79%) and independents (from 37% to 25%).
White evangelical Protestants are now the only religious group where a majority still supports Trump.
The pope is often seen as a moral and spiritual leader, while Trump’s support is influenced by political issues such as the economy, immigration, and war.
The survey suggests religious views in the U.S. are increasingly linked to political identity, with some groups seeing leaders through political beliefs rather than just faith.
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An $8 billion plan to renovate New York City’s Penn Station aims to improve the busy train hub with a new grand entrance, bigger walkways, and more train capacity while keeping Madison Square Garden intact. Local leaders and groups support better service and safety but are concerned about who will pay for the project and how much President Donald Trump might influence it.
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Penn Station is the busiest transit hub in the western hemisphere, with over 600,000 daily travelers.
The original station, opened in 1910, was demolished in 1963 to build Madison Square Garden.
The new renovation plan keeps Madison Square Garden but adds a grand entrance on Eighth Avenue and expands train capacity by 165%.
Improvements include wider, brighter concourses, removing some platform columns, and adding elevators, escalators, and stairs to reduce crowding.
Construction is planned to start by the end of 2027 and will involve tearing down a theater to build a new art deco facade.
Funding is expected to come from federal grants, loans, private investors, and money raised by Penn Transportation Partners.
Some worry that New York City tax dollars might be used to pay back loans, risking cuts in other budgets like schools.
Local officials want the renovation to focus more on service and safety rather than just appearance or political legacy.
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Republicans in Congress have approved changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and President Donald Trump supports this change. The name switch reflects a more open acceptance of military aggression rather than a focus on defense.
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Key House and Senate committees have agreed to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
President Donald Trump is eager to sign this name change into law.
The Department of Defense was created in 1949 and unifies the U.S. military branches.
The current name "Defense" suggests protection, but the proposed name "War" openly acknowledges military aggression.
Public support for U.S. military action against Iran is very low this year.
Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promote a strong, aggressive military stance.
The new name could reduce misleading ideas about U.S. military actions being purely defensive or peaceful.
The article compares past presidents’ statements about peace with the harsh realities faced by people affected by war.
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The number of Black members in the U.S. Congress is expected to drop by more than a dozen in 2027 after reaching a record high recently. A Supreme Court decision in April that weakened the Voting Rights Act has significantly contributed to this decline.
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Black representation in Congress reached its highest level in the last election cycle.
More than twelve Black lawmakers from both political parties are expected to leave Congress by 2027.
A Supreme Court ruling in April reduced protections under the Voting Rights Act.
This ruling has made it harder for some Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.
The decline in Black representation is linked to changes in voting laws following the Court’s decision.
The Voting Rights Act is a law that protects voting rights, especially for minority groups.
The drop in Black lawmakers marks a significant change after recent gains in representation.
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The article says the country is at an important point for changing how democracy works. It warns that if people want to improve democracy now, they should aim for full changes instead of small, partial solutions because chances for reform might be rare.
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The article talks about making changes to improve democracy.
It mentions a political moment that could allow reform.
It advises against accepting only partial changes.
The article suggests this opportunity may not happen again soon.
It focuses on the idea of reforming democracy processes.
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A UK court sentenced Jamie Varley to life in prison without parole for sexually abusing and killing the 13-month-old baby he was adopting. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, received a 25-year sentence for related child abuse offenses. The baby, Preston Davey, was taken from his biological mother and had suffered many injuries before his death.
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Jamie Varley, 37, received a whole life order, meaning he will never be released from prison.
John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, was jailed for 25 years for sexual abuse, cruelty, and allowing Preston’s death.
Preston Davey was adopted at nine months old after being placed with foster parents from birth.
Preston suffered about 40 injuries before dying from airway obstruction caused by smothering or foreign objects in his mouth.
Medical and police investigations found no evidence supporting Varley’s claims of accidental drowning.
Authorities had multiple chances to intervene but Preston was returned home after hospital visits and injuries were explained away.
A child safeguarding review by local council is examining how agencies handled Preston’s protection before his death.
Preston’s biological mother was in prison, and his grandmother wanted to care for him but was unable due to illness.
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Republicans have proposed a healthcare plan aiming to offer an alternative to current policies in the United States. The plan is designed to address issues in healthcare and provide solutions that differ from existing government programs.
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Republicans have introduced a new healthcare plan.
The plan aims to change the current healthcare system.
It offers different solutions compared to existing government healthcare programs.
The goal is to present an alternative story about the Republican approach to healthcare.
The plan targets healthcare challenges faced by Americans.
It reflects the Republican Party's priorities and ideas for health policy.
The article suggests the plan is considered effective by its supporters.
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Matilda Boseley from Guardian Australia won a top prize at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media awards for her innovative political storytelling series. Several journalists from major Australian news outlets also received awards for their investigative reporting and coverage on topics like crime, violence against women, science, and social issues.
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Matilda Boseley won the award for innovative storytelling for her political explainer series "Parliamen-Tea."
Her work used fast-paced commentary and clear graphics to explain complex Australian politics to younger audiences.
Riley Walter from Sydney Morning Herald won the young Australian journalist of the year award and two other awards for crime investigation stories, including a $150 million fraud case involving NAB.
The ABC Four Corners team won the women’s leadership in media prize for investigating institutional failures affecting women.
ABC journalists also won awards for reporting on violence against women and a vitamin B6 investigation.
Nina Funnell won freelance journalist of the year for her campaign defending assault survivors’ legal privacy.
The media diversity prize was awarded to ABC journalists for reporting on racism in the trucking industry and cultural issues in aged care.
Other winners included SBS, Reuters Australia, and student journalists recognized for investigative and feature stories.
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Many American families are facing rising costs for essential things like cooling their homes, gas, and groceries, even though the stock market has done very well. While wealthy people benefit from high stock prices, many ordinary families struggle to pay bills, with many living paycheck to paycheck and falling behind on utilities.
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The average family will spend nearly $800 this summer just to keep their home cool, up 40% since 2020.
Americans have over $1.2 trillion in credit card debt.
Almost 60% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck.
One in six households is behind on utility bills, with over 13 million electric disconnections annually.
Nearly 40% of lower-income households have trouble paying their energy bills.
Recent oil market disruptions have cost the average family about $450.
Rising costs for gas, electricity, healthcare, and groceries are making it harder for families to manage expenses.
Government spending prioritizes military conflict and fossil fuels over investments in affordable energy and family support.
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A private plane caught fire on a highway in Texas. Six people were on the plane, and at least one person died. Good Samaritans quickly ran to help rescue survivors from the fire.
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The incident happened on a Texas highway.
A private plane was involved in the accident.
Six people were on board the plane.
At least one person lost their life in the crash.
Good Samaritans rushed towards the burning plane to help.
Rescuers were trying to save the survivors from the fire.
The event was reported on June 17, 2026.
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Georgia Republicans decided not to redraw congressional and legislative maps during a special session in June, meaning the 2023 court-ordered districts will stay in place at least until the 2026 elections. This pause follows recent court rulings that affect how race can be considered when drawing district lines, a process known as redistricting.
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Georgia Republicans chose not to change voting maps during a special legislative session in June 2024.
The current maps were ordered by a federal court in 2023 to add majority-Black districts and protect Black voting power.
These court-ordered maps aim to better match Georgia’s population and remain effective through the 2026 election cycle.
More than 10 states have updated their congressional maps since 2025, which is unusual in the middle of a decade.
A 2026 Supreme Court ruling called Louisiana v. Callais limited how race can be used in redistricting decisions.
This ruling makes it harder to require districts that are majority-minority, changing how states draw voting lines.
Georgia’s pause means at least one Democratic-leaning seat is likely preserved under the current map.
Lawmakers said they want more public input and legal clarity before making any changes.
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