A recent Fox News poll shows Democrat Amy Acton slightly ahead of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race, but the difference is within the margin of error, indicating a very close contest. Prediction markets still favor the Republican candidate, reflecting Ohio’s recent voting trends and suggesting the race remains uncertain.
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A Fox News poll from May 28 to June 1 surveyed 1,015 registered Ohio voters.
Amy Acton (Democrat) leads with 50%, Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) has 49%.
The poll’s margin of error is ±3 percentage points, meaning the race could be tied.
Prediction markets show a slight Republican advantage, based on Ohio’s recent voting history.
Independent voters make up about 38% of Ohio’s electorate and may decide the race.
About 30% of voters said they might still change their mind before the election.
Some Democrats are reported to support Ramaswamy, showing ticket-splitting behavior.
Ohio has trended Republican in recent years, with President Trump winning the state by a large margin in 2024.
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Federal officials arrested four people in Ohio for allegedly running a $30 million scheme that billed Medicaid for children’s behavioral health services that were never given. The suspects reportedly diagnosed all the children with disorders without doing tests or providing any care and used the stolen money to buy luxury cars.
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Authorities say the fraud involved billing for therapy services that never happened.
The defendants targeted children in summer camps, church groups, and recreational programs.
Every child was supposedly diagnosed with a behavioral adjustment disorder without any real medical testing.
The suspects collected Medicaid numbers and paperwork needed to bill for services.
Four defendants turned themselves in and 14 luxury vehicles were seized, including a Maserati and a Bentley.
The Department of Justice, working under President Trump’s administration, conducted the enforcement.
This crackdown is part of a broader effort to fight fraud, including other cases in Los Angeles and Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance’s office condemned the fraud for harming children and misusing taxpayer money.
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The Obama Presidential Center is being built in Chicago, Illinois, and will soon open to visitors from around the world. The center is a large project focused on preserving and sharing the legacy of President Barack Obama.
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The Obama Presidential Center is located in Chicago, Illinois.
It is designed to attract visitors globally.
The center will showcase the life and work of President Barack Obama.
The project is described as a large and important development.
CBS News reporter Lana Zak visited the site to report on the progress.
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Two advocacy groups have sued the U.S. Education Department because they disagree with the new limits on how much money physician associates and assistants can borrow in student loans. The groups argue that the borrowing caps harm these medical professionals.
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Two groups, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association, filed the lawsuit.
The lawsuit challenges the Education Department's recent limits on student loan borrowing.
The limits specifically affect physician associates and assistants.
The case was filed in a U.S. District Court.
The groups believe these borrowing caps negatively impact students in these medical fields.
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A recent Fox News poll shows former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown leading current Senator Jon Husted by 8 points in the Ohio Senate race. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s favorability rating in Ohio has decreased.
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Sherrod Brown is a former U.S. Senator from Ohio and a Democrat.
Jon Husted is the current U.S. Senator from Ohio and a Republican.
The poll shows Brown with 53% support and Husted with 45%.
2% of the poll respondents were unsure which candidate they support.
President Donald Trump’s favorability rating in Ohio has dropped according to the same poll.
Fox News conducted the poll.
The poll reflects voter opinions in the state of Ohio.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has shifted from investigating individual colleges to changing federal rules that affect all U.S. universities. New proposals aim to change how colleges get federal funding by requiring them to follow guidelines that promote certain political ideas and limit diversity and inclusion policies.
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Trump’s administration previously investigated dozens of colleges and cut federal funding based on political disagreements.
Now, the administration is rewriting federal rules that control all higher education institutions, affecting about 6,000 colleges.
Proposed changes include altering the accreditation process to require “intellectual diversity,” encouraging more conservative viewpoints.
The Office of Management and Budget proposed rules to ensure federal grants support the President’s policy priorities and oppose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
The General Services Administration wants universities and contractors to certify they don’t have DEI policies the administration considers unlawful.
At least 11 new rules are being proposed by the Department of Education to enforce these changes and make it easier to cut funding from schools that don’t comply.
These efforts respond to court rulings that blocked previous funding cuts to Harvard and UCLA.
The administration targets policies related to diversity, transgender athletes, antisemitism, and anti-white discrimination charges.
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John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information. This deal could let him avoid prison time and involves a large fine.
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John Bolton was charged with 18 counts related to keeping or sharing classified information.
The charges stem from notes he took while working for the government and sharing some with family.
Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count under a deal with the Justice Department.
The deal includes a $2.25 million fine and a possible prison sentence capped at five years.
The agreement allows Bolton to possibly avoid prison, but a judge will decide the final punishment.
FBI agents searched Bolton’s home and office in Maryland as part of the investigation.
Bolton served in President Trump’s first term and was fired in 2019.
Bolton wrote a critical book about President Trump, which the government unsuccessfully tried to block before its release.
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The U.S. Senate has started voting on a bill to provide about $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for three years, covering the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have blocked this funding for months, seeking policy changes after protests involving federal agents, and plan to offer amendments to stop certain provisions, including a settlement fund for Trump’s allies.
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The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump’s current term.
Democrats have blocked the funding in protest, demanding changes after the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents in January.
The settlement fund for Trump’s allies involved in political disputes is worth $1.776 billion.
Democrats want an amendment to eliminate this settlement fund and send the funding bill back for review.
Senate Republicans use a special process to avoid needing Democratic votes to pass the funding bill.
There was a $1 billion proposal for White House security in the bill that was later removed after opposition.
Acting Attorney General said the settlement fund would not move forward, but President Trump expressed uncertainty about its status.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized keeping the bill focused on funding ICE and Border Patrol without extra issues.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued safety advice for veterans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins. The VA urges veterans, especially those with medical needs or mobility issues, to prepare for power outages, floods, and service disruptions that can threaten access to healthcare and medications.
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the busiest period in mid-August to mid-October.
Even smaller storms can cause dangerous situations by causing power outages and cutting off access to medical care.
The VA advises veterans to keep at least two weeks’ supply of medications on hand.
Veterans who use medical devices like oxygen machines or breathing aids should plan backup power with their healthcare providers.
Emergency kits should include food, water, batteries, flashlights, medical supplies, and important papers.
Veterans should keep their VA contact information updated to receive emergency alerts and instructions.
The VA expands its support during hurricanes by sending mobile medical units, moving patients away from danger, and using telehealth to continue care.
The VA works with FEMA and other agencies to provide help during disasters but warns that personal preparedness is critical to avoid emergencies turning into crises.
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Analyst Nate Silver expressed concern about Democrat Graham Platner's chances of beating Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming Maine Senate race. A recent poll showed Platner's lead over Collins has decreased to 4 percentage points.
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Nate Silver, a well-known political analyst, reviewed new poll results for the Maine Senate race.
The poll was conducted by Public Policy Polling.
The poll shows Democrat Graham Platner leading Senator Susan Collins by 4 points.
Platner’s lead has gotten smaller compared to previous polls.
The election is scheduled for November.
Susan Collins is the current Republican Senator from Maine.
Nate Silver described the poll results as "not super reassuring" for Platner’s chances.
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President Donald Trump made unproven claims that Democrats are trying to cheat in the California primary elections. He alleged the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles is investigating the matter, but officials have not confirmed this. California’s vote counting for governor and Los Angeles mayor races is ongoing, with many mail-in ballots yet to be counted.
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President Trump claimed without evidence that Democrats are trying to steal California’s governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries.
He said the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles is investigating these claims, but the office declined to comment.
Mail-in ballots make up about 80% of votes in California and can be counted up to a week after Election Day.
California uses a “jungle” primary system where the top two vote-getters advance to a runoff, regardless of party.
The governor’s race has 61 candidates, with Republicans supporting Steve Hilton, who may lose ground as more ballots are counted.
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that slow vote counting can increase misinformation and called for timely, accurate tabulation.
Experts stress that election integrity and allowing every eligible vote to count are vital to maintaining public trust.
Delays in finalizing results can lead to more misinformation, which harms confidence in the election process.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), supporting its method of imposing fines on wireless companies without violating their right to a jury trial. The case involved large fines against AT&T and Verizon for selling customer location data without consent.
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The Supreme Court decision supports the FCC's in-house process for issuing fines, known as forfeiture orders.
The ruling was written by Chief Justice John Roberts; Justice Clarence Thomas dissented.
The case tested whether the FCC’s internal procedure violates the constitutional right to a jury trial.
The FCC fined AT&T $57 million and Verizon $47 million for unlawfully selling customer location data.
Other carriers fined include T-Mobile ($80 million) and Sprint ($12 million).
The wireless companies paid the fines but challenged the FCC’s procedure in court.
The government argued that companies can still have a jury trial if the case goes to court, so their rights are protected.
The Supreme Court’s decision sided with the Trump administration’s defense of the FCC process.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules to limit work permits for certain immigrants in the U.S. The proposal would make it harder to get work authorization, shorten how long permits last, and require stricter background checks.
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The new DHS proposal targets work permits called Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
It especially affects people with humanitarian parole, non-DACA deferred status, and those facing deportation.
In 2024, nearly 1 million EAD applications were processed in the affected categories.
The proposal would require proof of economic need and tougher background checks for work permits.
Most work permits would be limited to one-year terms and would need renewal through employers using the federal E-Verify system, which checks legal work status.
Immigrants with final removal orders would mostly lose work authorization unless deportation is impossible.
Criminal history, gang ties, or terrorist links would usually disqualify applicants unless there is a strong public interest.
The rule is not yet final and is open for public comment for 60 days before being implemented.
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California is still counting votes in key primary elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor more than 36 hours after polls closed. Under California's system, the top two vote-getters will move to the November general election, regardless of their political party.
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California uses a top-two primary system where the two candidates with the most votes advance to November, no matter their party.
The governor's race is open because Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run again.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are currently leading in the governor’s race, with Democrat Tom Steyer still competing strongly.
In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is projected to advance to the runoff election, but her opponent is not yet clear.
Several other Democratic candidates, including former Rep. Katie Porter and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, have conceded their races.
Votes include mail-in ballots, which must be counted if received up to seven days after Election Day.
Counties like Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and San Francisco are expected to release updates on Thursday afternoon.
The Los Angeles mayoral race is unusually close, with three main candidates almost tied according to polls.
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John Bolton, who served as President Trump’s national security adviser, plans to plead guilty to one count of keeping classified national security information. He will also pay a $2.25 million fine, and this plea deal is expected to be presented in court on June 26.
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Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to classified information but will plead guilty to just one count.
The case concerns classified information he shared with two relatives through notes over several years.
Prosecutors allege Bolton kept classified documents at his home and sent information via personal emails and messaging apps.
He is not accused of sharing information with the media or foreign enemies or of wrongdoing related to his book’s publication.
Bolton served as national security adviser to President Trump during Trump’s first term.
The plea deal includes a $2.25 million fine and possible jail time from zero to 60 months.
The FBI searched Bolton's home and office last year and seized electronic files.
Bolton has become a critic of President Trump since leaving the White House in 2019.
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President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to be the new attorney general, the leader of the Justice Department. This nomination will decide who oversees federal law enforcement and legal matters in the U.S.
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President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche for attorney general.
The attorney general is the head of the Justice Department.
The Justice Department handles federal law enforcement and legal affairs.
Todd Blanche has not yet officially been confirmed for the position.
The nomination is covered by CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro.
The news is available on CBS News and its app.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) removed over 2,200 webpages from its website, deleting content dating back to 2010. This action is part of the Trump administration's efforts to weaken the agency, which was created to protect consumers from unfair financial practices.
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The CFPB deleted at least 2,200 webpages, including press releases, advisories, speeches, and testimonies.
Content removed spanned from 2010, when the bureau was formed, up to early 2025.
The Trump administration has been trying to reduce the size and influence of the CFPB.
Russell Vought, appointed acting director by President Trump, halted enforcement actions and tried to fire many staff members.
A federal judge blocked the attempt to fire most employees after a lawsuit by the agency’s staff union.
The CFPB was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers and ensure fair competition in financial markets.
The bureau has returned more than $21 billion to consumers to date through compensation and canceled debts.
Critics say weakening the CFPB has already cost consumers billions and benefits big banks over regular people.
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House Republicans, led by Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, have asked the Justice Department to investigate new abuse allegations made by Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant. Kellen claims she was abused by former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine and hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai while working for Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Sarah Kellen testified to the House Oversight Committee that she was abused by Philip Levine and Frédéric Fekkai.
Kellen worked for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell starting around the year 2000.
Kellen also stated that Ghislaine Maxwell abused her.
The Republicans sent a letter asking the Justice Department to investigate these allegations and to consider offering immunity to some witnesses.
Kellen said she had not reported the abuse by Levine and Fekkai at the time, and no one witnessed it.
The Oversight Committee is investigating how the federal government handled the Epstein and Maxwell cases.
The panel has interviewed other people connected to Epstein, including some well-known figures.
The committee wants to know why Kellen was not interviewed by authorities before July 2019, after Epstein was arrested.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel are speaking about federal actions to fight alleged Medicaid fraud. This briefing follows a recent hearing by a House committee focused on fraud claims in Ohio related to Medicaid.
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Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. Attorney General.
Kash Patel is the FBI Director.
They are giving updates on efforts against Medicaid fraud.
The briefing happens on Thursday morning.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on Medicaid fraud in Ohio the day before.
The Trump administration has recently introduced new work-related policies connected to these efforts.
Medicaid fraud involves dishonest activities to get money from the Medicaid healthcare program.
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A North Carolina high school valedictorian, Leen Hajiz, had her graduation speech stopped after she criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The school said she spoke beyond the approved remarks and intervened to keep the ceremony focused.
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Leen Hajiz spoke at Clayton High School’s graduation on May 28.
She criticized ICE for breaking up families during her speech.
The principal stopped her by taking her away from the microphone.
The school had approved a different speech from Hajiz in advance.
Johnston County Public Schools said administrators acted to keep the event on track.
Hajiz said the school is withholding her diploma, but officials are still reviewing the situation.
Hajiz encouraged others to use their voices to speak about important issues.
The school district said the decision was not meant to limit student voices but to maintain the ceremony’s purpose.
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