The House Armed Services Committee approved the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a defense policy bill worth nearly $1.15 trillion. The committee debated around 900 proposed changes for 14 hours before passing the bill, which now moves to the full House for a vote.
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The House Armed Services Committee passed the fiscal 2027 NDAA.
The bill is valued at about $1.15 trillion.
Committee members debated roughly 900 proposed amendments.
The debate lasted 14 hours.
The bill will now be considered by the entire House of Representatives.
The NDAA is an annual defense policy measure.
It covers funding and policy for the U.S. military and national security.
The committee passed the bill with a 44–[number missing] vote.
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Gareth Southgate says schools should teach boys differently from girls because boys and girls have basic differences. He talks about problems boys face today, like trouble at school, finding work, and mental health, and looks at ways to help, such as having more male mentors and teachers.
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Gareth Southgate, former England football manager, says boys need a different teaching approach than girls.
Boys and young men face struggles with education, jobs, identity, and mental health.
Southgate made a BBC documentary on young men having difficulty finding work, especially those who did poorly in school.
He suggests older men volunteering as mentors and encouraging more men to become teachers as solutions.
More than one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (called NEETs), the highest number in over 12 years.
Since the pandemic, NEET numbers rose 40% for men aged 16-24 but only 7% for women.
Southgate met young men in Middlesbrough struggling with joblessness and mental health, including one who struggled with alcohol and feelings of worthlessness.
The article highlights concerns about a lack of male role models and misleading messages young men get online about success.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started a safety study on the abortion pill mifepristone. This study reviews many past cases and may affect how the medication is accessed in the future.
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The FDA is conducting a retrospective safety study on mifepristone, looking at hundreds of thousands of past cases.
Interim study results could be released in July, but the final timing depends on additional analysis.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in September that the FDA was reviewing the drug’s safety.
Mifepristone was approved in 2000 to safely end early pregnancies and is usually taken with another drug called misoprostol.
The Biden administration had lifted some restrictions, allowing mifepristone to be given by mail and telehealth.
Louisiana sued to challenge the mail delivery of mifepristone, and a federal appeals court briefly required in-person dispensing again.
The Supreme Court paused the appeals court’s ruling, allowing mail delivery to continue while the legal case moves forward.
Depending on the study’s findings, access to mifepristone could become more limited, such as fewer telehealth options or stricter prescription rules.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is working to change the budget deal to stop President Donald Trump’s plan for a $1.8 billion fund aimed at preventing the misuse of weapons. This effort is causing the Senate’s voting session on budget amendments to take longer than expected.
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The Senate is holding a vote-a-rama, which is a long series of votes on budget changes.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, wants to change the wording to block President Trump’s anti-weaponization fund.
The fund proposed by President Trump is worth $1.8 billion.
The purpose of the fund is to prevent weapons from being misused or turned into dangerous weapons.
Cassidy has discussed his plan with the Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, who advises on Senate rules.
Both Republican and Democratic senators note that Cassidy’s actions are causing delays in the voting process.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill providing over $1 billion in aid to Ukraine, including security help and reconstruction funds. The bill passed with most Democrats and 18 Republicans voting for it, showing a split in the Republican Party on support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
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The House voted 226 in favor and 195 against the Ukraine aid bill.
The bill offers more than $1 billion for Ukraine’s security and rebuilding efforts.
It also allows for more defense loans to Ukraine and adds new sanctions against Russia.
Nearly all Democrats supported the bill.
18 Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to pass it, breaking from most GOP members.
The Republican split shows disagreement about foreign aid, with some favoring support for Ukraine and others preferring less involvement.
After passing the House, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
This vote followed another GOP break with leadership on a war powers resolution about Iran.
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies accusations that he was physically threatening in a past relationship. The New York Times published claims from some of his ex-partners, but Platner rejects the allegations and says they are politically motivated.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
A New York Times article reported claims from several women about Platner's past behavior during relationships.
One ex-girlfriend said Platner grabbed her during arguments and blocked her from leaving a room but also said he never hit her.
Platner denies any physical intimidation or abuse, calling the allegations false.
Some former partners described Platner positively, calling him a “gentle giant.”
One accuser, Lyndsey Fifield, works in conservative politics and has ties to Republican groups.
Platner has also faced scrutiny for sending sexually explicit texts and having a controversial tattoo linked to Nazi imagery, which he says he did not understand when he got it.
Despite the controversies, Platner says he is staying in the Senate race.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions about President Donald Trump's involvement in the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, citing privilege. Bondi said Todd Blanche managed the release of the Epstein files and defended the DOJ’s handling, while distancing herself from the process.
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Pam Bondi declined to discuss any conversations with President Trump about the Epstein files during her House Oversight Committee testimony.
Bondi confirmed that then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche led the review and release of the Epstein files.
Trump ordered an investigation into prominent Democrats, but Bondi would not say if Trump directed actions related to the files.
Bondi was not involved in drafting or releasing a DOJ-FBI memo stating no incriminating client list was found in the files.
After Bondi left office, Trump named Blanche acting head of the DOJ and planned to nominate him permanently.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon represented the DOJ during the interview and also declined to answer similar questions.
Bondi expressed pride in the DOJ’s commitment to transparency but distanced herself from daily management of the Epstein file release.
House Oversight Committee members questioned Bondi’s shifting of responsibility to Blanche, whom she praised for his work.
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President Donald Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche, who is currently the acting Attorney General, to be the permanent Attorney General. Blanche took this role after Pam Bondi left the position.
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President Trump will officially nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General.
Todd Blanche is currently serving as the acting Attorney General.
Blanche assumed this role following the departure of Pam Bondi.
The announcement was covered by CBS News reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small.
Todd Blanche expressed that he feels honored and humbled by the nomination.
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Actor James Handy, 81, was stabbed and killed in a Tarzana neighborhood. His girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill, 44, turned himself in and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
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James Handy, an 81-year-old actor, was found stabbed on Erwin Street in Tarzana.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 call reporting a killing.
Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, called 911 and admitted to the stabbing.
Gledhill lived in the same home as his mother.
He turned himself in to police at the scene and was arrested for murder.
Gledhill’s bail was set at $2 million.
Handy was taken to a hospital but later died from his injuries.
Police said this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine, with some Republicans voting for it despite opposition from President Donald Trump. The bill's future is uncertain because it also needs Senate approval and the President’s signature.
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The Ukraine Support Act passed in the House by a vote of 226 to 195.
18 House Republicans voted with Democrats to support the bill.
This vote is another example of House Republicans voting against President Trump’s position recently.
The bill must also pass the Senate and be signed by President Trump to become law.
Earlier, some House Republicans supported a resolution to stop President Trump from taking more military action in Iran.
The Trump administration canceled plans for an “anti-weaponisation” fund after criticism from both parties.
The debate happened amid ongoing discussions about the war in Ukraine and U.S. support.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine, denied some claims made in a New York Times story about his past behavior with former girlfriends. He suggested that at least one of the women sharing these claims might have political reasons for doing so.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine as a Democrat.
The New York Times published a report with new claims from women who dated Platner in the past.
Some of the claims describe him as physically rough in relationships.
Platner denied parts of these allegations.
He said at least one woman might have political motives behind her statements.
The issue was publicly addressed by Platner on a Thursday.
The report and response are part of the current political environment in the U.S.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stopped the policy of reporting deaths of former detainees that occur within 30 days after their release. The change was made by the Trump administration, which said ICE is not responsible for deaths after individuals leave custody.
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ICE will no longer report deaths of released detainees that happen within 30 days after release.
The previous policy was set during the Biden administration.
The policy required ICE to review and report all detainee deaths, even after release.
The Trump administration called the change "common sense," saying ICE isn’t responsible for deaths after release.
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, there have been 49 deaths in ICE custody.
The first 14 months of this administration saw the deadliest period for detainees since recent years, except for 2020 due to COVID-19.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE remains committed to transparency about deaths of detainees while in custody.
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Workers at SoFi Stadium in California are voting on whether to strike before the 2026 World Cup begins nearby. They want better pay, safer working conditions, and protection from immigration enforcement officers during the event.
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SoFi Stadium workers belong to the union Unite Here Local 11 and are voting on strike authorization.
The vote comes amid stalled contract talks with Legends Global, the stadium’s food and drink service operator.
The workers want higher wages to share the profits from major upcoming events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics.
The stadium will host eight World Cup matches and be temporarily renamed “Los Angeles Stadium” due to FIFA rules.
The union demands that immigration officers (ICE) be kept out of the stadium during the World Cup to protect workers and visitors.
The union and the ACLU have asked the California attorney general to investigate FIFA for allegedly collecting workers’ personal data and sharing it with Homeland Security.
ICE raids and conflicts with protesters have been common in Los Angeles, especially under President Trump’s administration.
The union worries that workers must choose between their jobs and protecting their personal information and safety.
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President Donald Trump was a major topic during a debate among candidates competing to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District. Four Democratic candidates discussed issues and frequently mentioned the president as they competed to succeed Representative Jerry Nadler.
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The debate took place on Thursday.
Candidates included lawyer George Conway, Jack Schlossberg (grandson of former President John F. Kennedy), and New York State Assemblymembers Alex Bores and Micah Lasher.
All candidates are Democrats.
They are running to replace Representative Jerry Nadler from New York’s 12th Congressional District.
President Trump’s name came up often during their discussions.
The debate was hosted on P1X11, a television platform.
Candidates debated on various issues related to their campaign and the district.
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Xavier Becerra, who used to be the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, secured a place in the November election to become California’s next governor. Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are competing for the second spot in that election.
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Xavier Becerra is running to be California’s governor.
He was previously the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary.
He has advanced to the November general election.
Steve Hilton, a Fox News commentator, is one contender for the second spot.
Billionaire Tom Steyer is also competing for the second spot.
California voters will choose their next governor in November.
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Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer running in the Maine Senate primary, said he has not thought about quitting his race after new claims about his past behavior appeared. He made this clear in an interview on Thursday.
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Graham Platner is running in the Maine Senate primary.
He works as an oyster farmer and identifies as a progressive.
New allegations about his past behavior came out recently.
Despite this, Platner said he never considered dropping out.
He spoke about this during an interview with Chris Hayes from MS NOW.
The interview took place on a Thursday.
These events relate to U.S. local political elections.
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Senator Susan Collins from Maine cast her 10,000th consecutive vote in the U.S. Senate. She voted “aye” on a Democratic motion related to a $70 billion budget package.
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Susan Collins is a Republican Senator representing Maine.
She has voted in every Senate roll call without missing any since she started.
On this 10,000th vote, she supported a Democratic motion.
The motion involved sending a $70 billion budget reconciliation package back to the Judiciary Committee.
Collins made her vote while wearing a red dress and blue blazer.
The vote took place on a Thursday night during Senate proceedings.
A budget reconciliation package is a way Congress can change spending and taxes quickly.
This milestone highlights her consistent participation in Senate votes.
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Tom Homan, a border official working with the White House, visited Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in New Jersey. He denied reports that the facility has inhumane living conditions.
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Tom Homan is the White House border czar, a person in charge of border issues.
He recently visited Delaney Hall, a detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The facility is located in New Jersey.
There have been reports claiming the center has inhumane conditions.
Homan defended the conditions, saying those reports are not true.
This was his first TV interview after the visit.
The interview was with CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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A judge dismissed the murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas man who was accused of shooting his teenage daughter's alleged abuser. The case was dismissed because important dash camera evidence was lost by law enforcement, and Spencer had won the Republican nomination for sheriff while awaiting trial.
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Aaron Spencer was charged with second-degree murder for shooting Michael Fosler, 67, who was accused of abusing Spencer’s then-13-year-old daughter.
Spencer won the GOP nomination for sheriff in Lonoke County while awaiting trial.
The judge dismissed the case due to the loss of a dash camera memory card that might have captured the shooting.
The camera was removed from the victim’s truck but was not properly logged or stored, causing the loss of critical evidence.
Spencer called 911 to report the shooting after forcing Fosler’s vehicle off the road.
Prosecutors said Spencer planned the killing, but Spencer claimed he acted to protect his daughter.
Spencer’s lawyers argued the dash camera footage could have cleared him.
Spencer has made protecting children from sex crimes a key part of his sheriff campaign.
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The United States has imposed new economic sanctions on Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his family members, and members of the Castro family. These sanctions also target Cuba’s military ministry and several state organizations as part of ongoing US efforts to pressure Cuba’s communist government.
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The US targeted President Diaz-Canel, his wife, and stepson with new sanctions.
Sanctions also apply to the son and grandson of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
The ministry of the revolutionary armed forces and other Cuban entities were sanctioned.
The US has maintained an embargo on Cuba for many years.
President Trump has increased pressure on Cuba recently, including a fuel blockade worsening Cuba’s crisis.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions aim to stop Cuba’s government from supporting radical activities.
Individuals or companies providing services to the sanctioned groups risk sanctions themselves.
Earlier, the US restricted visas for Cuban officials, including the president, in 2025.
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