The Trump administration is defending Elon Musk’s company xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP, which claims xAI is breaking air pollution laws by running gas turbines without permits in Mississippi. The government argues these turbines are crucial for powering xAI’s AI system, Grok, which supports military operations, and says the lawsuit should be dismissed.
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The NAACP sued xAI and its subsidiary for violating the Clean Air Act by operating gas turbines without permits in Southaven, Mississippi.
The number of unpermitted turbines increased from 27 to 57 by mid-May, with plans for two more.
These gas turbines power the Colossus 2 data center, which runs the AI chatbot “Grok.”
The US Department of Justice asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, citing national security and AI innovation concerns.
The Mississippi environmental agency determined these turbines do not require permits because they are considered “mobile sources.”
Grok supports military targeting operations, including a campaign called Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
The NAACP is represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, which says xAI is polluting illegally and the government’s defense allows breaking the law.
The case is being heard in the US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
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Georgia Republican voters are casting their ballots to choose candidates for governor and a U.S. Senate seat. These elections are runoff contests, meaning they happen because no candidate won a majority in the first round.
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The runoff elections are for the Republican nominations for governor and an open Senate seat in Georgia.
Runoff elections occur when no candidate gets more than 50% in the initial vote.
These contests will decide who represents the Republican Party in the general elections.
The news report comes from Atlanta, Georgia.
CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is covering the event.
Voters are actively participating in deciding their party’s nominees.
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Voters in Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Washington DC are taking part in primary elections to choose candidates for upcoming Senate, governor, and mayoral races. These elections are important tests of President Donald Trump’s influence within the Republican Party, especially in key races where he has endorsed candidates.
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Primary elections are happening in Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Washington DC.
Republican runoffs in Alabama and Oklahoma are deciding who will challenge Democrats in November.
President Trump has endorsed several candidates, including Barry Moore in Alabama and Kevin Hern in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma has not elected a Democratic senator since 1990.
In Georgia, Republicans will pick candidates for governor and the Senate.
Trump-backed Burt Jones is running for Georgia governor against Rick Jackson, who has spent over $93 million of his own money on the campaign.
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are the finalists for the Republican Senate nomination in Georgia.
Washington DC voters are choosing a Democratic candidate for mayor.
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The Senate voted 87 to 8 to start considering a bipartisan housing bill after long disagreements in the Republican Party. The bill includes rules to stop big investors from buying too many single-family homes, which House Republicans wanted to add.
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The Senate vote was 87 in favor and 8 against.
The bill is bipartisan, meaning both Democrats and Republicans support it.
It follows months of disagreements within the Republican Party between House and Senate members.
The bill aims to limit large investors from buying many single-family homes.
This investor limit was a key point pushed by House Republicans.
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is involved in the discussion over the bill.
The bill tries to address issues in the housing market.
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The White House criticized George Conway, a Democrat running for Congress in New York, for a campaign ad where he promised to impeach President Donald Trump. A White House spokesperson responded with harsh language directed at Conway.
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George Conway is a Democrat running for a congressional seat in New York.
Conway released a campaign ad promising to impeach President Trump.
The White House responded negatively to the ad.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle described Conway with insulting language.
The response was reported by the news outlet The Hill.
The ad and reaction occurred during the 2024 election period with President Trump serving his second term.
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The FBI stopped a planned attack targeting a White House UFC event. The suspects intended to use small drones carrying explosives and snipers as part of the attack.
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The FBI disrupted a plot aimed at an event related to UFC held near the White House.
The suspects planned to use small drones equipped with explosives.
Snipers were also part of the planned attack strategy.
Officials announced the disruption on a Tuesday.
The plot was foiled before any attack could take place.
The event targeted was connected to the White House.
The FBI is continuing investigations related to the case.
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Federal prosecutors have added new charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member and seriously injuring another in Washington, D.C. These new charges allow the Justice Department to consider seeking the death penalty if he is convicted.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces eight new federal charges, including murder of a U.S. officer's assistant and firing a gun during a violent crime causing death.
A federal grand jury found that Lakanwal intentionally killed Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and tried to kill others.
The Justice Department’s Capital Case Committee will decide if the death penalty will be sought.
Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to all charges at his recent court hearing.
He is also charged with multiple other federal and D.C. law offenses, including attempted murder, assault, and illegal gun possession.
The shooting happened last November, near the White House, where Beckstrom was killed and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was critically injured.
Beckstrom and Wolfe were part of the West Virginia National Guard on an anti-crime mission in D.C.
Lakanwal is an Afghan national who came to the U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome, a program to evacuate and screen Afghans after the U.S. military left Afghanistan.
Before coming to the U.S., Lakanwal worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, and led an Afghan military unit supporting international forces.
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All 78 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the U.S. are protected by counter-drone technology to prevent drone attacks. The FBI also disrupted a drone attack plot targeting a UFC event near the White House, leading to five arrests.
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Every World Cup match in the U.S. has counter-drone technology to stop unauthorized drones.
Each city hosting a fan fest during the World Cup will also have counter-drone protection.
Counter-drone measures can include jamming drones so they land safely.
The White House World Cup Task Force began preparing local police last year on drone threats.
New laws let local police activate counter-drone systems after FBI training.
The FBI seized 35 unauthorized drones near World Cup venues in Miami and Atlanta.
The FBI stopped a planned explosive drone attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event near the White House.
Five people were arrested in connection with the thwarted drone plot.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation to make its water appear a deeper blue. After being refilled, the pool has shown a greenish color caused by algae growth, prompting mixed reactions about the project’s cost and success.
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The pool was resurfaced with a dark blue coating during renovations ordered by President Donald Trump.
The renovation cost about $14 million, higher than the originally suggested $1.5 to $2 million.
Shortly after refilling, algae growth caused the water to look green instead of blue.
Algae growth occurs rapidly and is influenced by factors like sunlight, water temperature, and nutrients.
The darker coating may increase water temperature, which can promote algae blooms.
The pool has had long-standing issues like leaks, algae buildup, and water quality problems.
Nanobubble filters were installed to reduce algae and improve the water’s blue appearance.
Opinions among visitors vary on whether the renovation was a good use of taxpayer money.
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An Alabama congressman supported by President Donald Trump is competing in a Republican runoff election to win an open U.S. Senate seat. He is running against Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL and political newcomer.
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The election is a Republican runoff in Alabama.
The seat is currently open, meaning no incumbent is running.
The congressman has President Trump's backing.
His opponent is Jared Hudson, an ex-Navy SEAL.
Jared Hudson is a political outsider, new to politics.
The runoff election is held on a Tuesday.
The race determines who will run in the general election for the Senate seat.
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President Donald Trump has used the Defense Production Act to help increase the manufacturing of weapons and munitions due to supply chain problems. This move aims to speed up production needed for national defense amid concerns raised by conflicts involving Iran and other global threats.
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President Trump issued a memo invoking the Defense Production Act to boost munitions and weapons production.
The Defense Production Act allows the government to work with private companies to increase defense-related manufacturing.
Supply chain issues and production delays are causing concerns over munitions availability.
The move responds to increased demand following conflicts with Iran and considerations for potential conflicts involving China.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. munitions stockpile is strong, despite reports of shortages.
Congress is discussing additional funding for the Defense Department to meet defense needs, aiming for a $1.5 trillion budget.
Some political debates continue over the best way to approve and fund these defense spending requests.
The Defense Department is trying voluntary agreements with companies to address supply chain and production challenges.
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Two people were shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware, and police are searching for a possible active shooter. The hospital is on lockdown, and authorities are working to keep patients and staff safe while investigating the incident.
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The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. at Wilmington Hospital on West 14th Street.
Two people were shot, but their condition and identities have not been confirmed.
Police say they are looking for a possible active shooter inside the hospital.
The hospital is on lockdown, and patients and visitors are being evacuated.
The emergency department is on divert, meaning it is not accepting new emergency patients at this time.
Wilmington Police are leading the investigation with help from New Castle County Police and Delaware State Police.
Local officials, including Delaware representatives and senators, have expressed their concern and prayers for everyone involved.
Police asked the public to avoid the area due to heavy police activity and ongoing investigation.
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The FDA approved a third over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, which can be bought without a prescription. This spray helps treat opioid overdoses in emergencies and may save lives and lower costs.
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The FDA approved a new naloxone nasal spray called Rextovy.
Rextovy contains 4 milligrams of naloxone.
It is used to treat opioid overdoses in emergency situations.
Consumers can buy it directly in pharmacies, convenience stores, and online without a prescription.
This is the third naloxone nasal spray approved for over-the-counter use by the FDA.
Naloxone works by reversing the effects of opioid overdose quickly.
Making naloxone available without a prescription aims to reduce overdose deaths.
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The FBI stopped a plan to attack the White House during a UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. Five men were charged for planning to use explosive drones and snipers to target people, but law enforcement arrested the suspects before the attack could happen.
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Five men were charged with planning an attack during the White House UFC event on June 14, 2026.
The plan involved flying drones armed with explosives and using snipers to target people during an evacuation.
Tycen Proper, 19, was arrested in Ohio after his mother alerted police about his contact with an extremist group.
Proper had a large amount of firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear at home and identified possible targets, including members of Congress.
The UFC event was held on the South Lawn of the White House and attended by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
The White House has extensive security, including surveillance, fencing, checkpoints, snipers, and quick-response forces.
The FBI worked continuously before the event to find and stop those involved in the plot.
Vice President Vance called the plot a "coordinated planned terrorist plot" and linked political violence to rhetoric from some political groups.
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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Cori Bush as she tries to win back her congressional seat after losing it to Wesley Ball. Sanders praised Bush for standing up against powerful groups like AIPAC.
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Bernie Sanders is a Senator from Vermont.
Cori Bush is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri.
Wesley Ball currently holds the congressional seat Bush once had.
Sanders endorsed Bush’s campaign to regain her seat.
Sanders mentioned that Bush will challenge groups like AIPAC, an influential pro-Israel lobby.
The endorsement was shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Both Bush and Ball are members of the Democratic Party.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal prison release date has been moved to February 23, 2028, by the Bureau of Prisons. He is serving a 50-month sentence for transporting women for prostitution but may be released earlier through good behavior and participation in prison programs.
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Sean Combs was convicted in 2025 for transporting two women for prostitution.
He was acquitted of more serious charges like racketeering and sex trafficking.
His release date was adjusted from April 2028 to February 23, 2028.
The Bureau of Prisons considers good conduct, program participation, and time served for release dates.
Combs is participating in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which can reduce sentences by up to 12 months.
RDAP involves intensive therapy and daily programming.
Combs works in the prison library and chapel while appealing his case.
He faces over 70 lawsuits related to accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
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A new CNN poll shows that 47% of Americans do not identify as either Democrats or Republicans. Instead, these people call themselves independents, belong to other parties, or have no clear political preference.
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47% of Americans say they are not Democrats or Republicans.
These people identify as independents, other party members, or have no opinion.
26% of Americans identify as Republicans.
27% of Americans identify as Democrats.
The poll was released on a Tuesday (specific date not provided).
The poll shows nearly half of Americans feel disconnected from the two major parties.
This reflects a significant portion of the population without a strong party affiliation.
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Senator Ted Cruz is supporting two candidates in the Georgia and South Carolina Republican primary runoffs who have not been endorsed by President Donald Trump. In Georgia, Cruz backed Rick Jackson, and in South Carolina, he supported Attorney General Alan Wilson.
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Senator Ted Cruz is from Texas and a member of the Republican Party.
Cruz endorsed Rick Jackson, a billionaire candidate, in the Georgia governor’s race.
Rick Jackson does not have President Trump’s endorsement.
In South Carolina, Cruz backed Attorney General Alan Wilson for governor.
Alan Wilson also lacks President Trump’s endorsement.
The races are for the Republican Party’s nomination in the gubernatorial (governor) primaries.
These endorsements show a split between Cruz’s choices and President Trump’s preferred candidates.
The runoffs are happening in Georgia and South Carolina.
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The Trump administration is promoting American AI exports as part of a new government program, but export controls on some advanced AI models, like Anthropic’s Fable 5, are causing conflict. These restrictions have led to uncertainty for companies and allies, potentially weakening the U.S. strategy to lead in AI technology worldwide.
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President Trump created the American AI exports program in July 2025 to boost U.S. AI technology sales to allies and partners.
The program offers faster export license reviews, financial support, government advocacy, and coordination for selected companies.
Export controls were placed on Anthropic’s newest AI model Fable 5 due to safety concerns, causing the company to stop its foreign access entirely.
This action has caused disagreements between Anthropic and government officials, with no resolution yet.
Industry experts warn that sudden export restrictions may harm global trust in U.S. AI technology.
The complex AI technology system means restricting one company can affect other connected companies.
Some experts hope this issue is a one-time event and that the government will treat all companies fairly in the future.
Applications for the AI exports program close on June 30, and the outcome of the Anthropic dispute might influence other companies’ decisions to participate.
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Some close supporters of President Donald Trump who strongly oppose Iran disagree with parts of his recent deal with Tehran. They are concerned the agreement might reduce pressure on Iran or give it access to resources they find risky.
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President Trump has made a deal with Iran to try to end conflicts.
Some of his important allies who oppose Iran do not like parts of this deal.
These allies are mainly conservatives and experts who want a tough approach to Iran.
Their main worry is that the deal could give Iran too much freedom or advantage.
They fear the deal might weaken the U.S. position against Iran.
The disagreement shows divisions within Trump's own supporters about Iran policy.
The exact details of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) are still being discussed.
Critics want to keep strong leverage over Iran to control its actions.
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