Vice President JD Vance has not decided if he will run for president in 2028. He said that President Donald Trump is very supportive as he thinks about the decision.
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JD Vance is the current Vice President of the United States.
Vance has not announced if he will run for president in 2028.
President Donald Trump is supportive of Vance's potential presidential run.
Political experts Harrison Fields and Dan Kanninen shared their views on Vance’s comments.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The discussion took place during a CBS News segment.
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President Donald Trump announced he is using wartime powers to provide $75 million for building a coal export terminal in Oakland, California. Local residents and groups in West Oakland, a community already affected by pollution, strongly oppose the project due to environmental and health concerns.
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President Trump is investing $75 million in a coal export terminal near West Oakland, California.
The funding is part of a $700 million support package for coal projects across the U.S. using wartime powers.
The terminal project has faced over a decade of delays, legal battles, and local opposition.
Oakland city banned coal handling and storage in 2016 to protect residents.
West Oakland is a neighborhood with a high pollution burden from nearby industry and transportation.
Residents and environmental groups fear that coal shipments will worsen air pollution and health problems.
The coal terminal plan began after the Oakland Army base closed in 1999 and the land was sold to a developer.
The California Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the developer, allowing progress on the terminal.
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John Drew, a man with a history of racist social media posts and support for the Hitler Youth, is currently working as a policy development officer for the One Nation party in Queensland. One Nation says it uses a new vetting system to screen people in party roles, but Drew's involvement raises questions about how well the system works.
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John Drew works as a policy development officer for One Nation’s Ryan branch in Brisbane.
Drew has a history of racist and offensive posts about Aboriginal people on Facebook.
He has defended the Hitler Youth and made violent comments about Indigenous Australians.
Drew was previously part of far-right groups, including Australia First and Patriotic Youth League.
One Nation claims it uses a vetting tool called Operation Obsidian to screen party officials.
Drew says he has supported One Nation and Pauline Hanson since the 1990s.
He helped with election campaigning and party membership activities recently.
The situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of One Nation’s candidate vetting process.
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A 13-month-old adopted baby named Preston Davey died after suffering months of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse by his adoptive parents. Jamie Varley was convicted of murder and other offenses after lying about how Preston died, and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley was also found guilty of child cruelty and abuse.
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Preston Davey was adopted at nine months old by Jamie Varley, a former teacher, and John McGowan-Fazakerley.
Preston suffered repeated physical injuries, sexual abuse, and emotional cruelty while living with the couple.
Jamie Varley said Preston drowned in a bath, but the autopsy showed no drowning and many signs of abuse.
Preston died in hospital on 27 July 2023 after Varley brought him in claiming the bath incident.
Varley was convicted of murder, sexual assault, taking indecent images of the child, and other crimes.
McGowan-Fazakerley was convicted of allowing the child's death and child cruelty.
Police described Varley as manipulative and untruthful throughout the investigation and trial.
Evidence showed Preston was tortured in disturbing ways, including being kept awake for amusement and left in the bath for a long time while being filmed.
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Representative Mike Collins is likely to win the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia against Derek Dooley after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement. Prediction markets give Collins a very high chance of winning, and the winner will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Mike Collins secured President Trump's endorsement shortly before the runoff election.
Prediction markets show about a 98% chance Collins will win the Republican runoff over Derek Dooley.
The runoff winner will become the Republican nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026.
Collins is a second-term congressman and former trucking company owner; Dooley is a former football coach and political newcomer.
Dooley was endorsed by outgoing Governor Brian Kemp, who has disagreed with Trump on past election issues.
Neither candidate won over 50% in the primary, leading to the runoff election.
Collins supports Trump’s policies like tax cuts, border security, and energy production.
Collins and Trump both claim the 2020 election was rigged, a claim disputed by Dooley.
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President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn. The event featured fighters competing in title bouts, including American Justin Gaethje who won the lightweight championship and celebrated with President Trump.
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The UFC event was held on the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C.
President Trump turned 80 years old on the day of the event.
Fighters entered the cage from the Oval Office to begin the matches.
Justin Gaethje, an American fighter, won the lightweight title against Ilia Topuria.
Gaethje celebrated by doing a backflip and draping himself in the American flag and his championship belt.
President Trump entered the cage to congratulate Gaethje after the fight.
The event was part of Trump’s birthday celebration and also marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Military flyovers by the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds were part of the celebration.
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Gas prices may fall after President Donald Trump announced a deal between the U.S. and Iran. Following this news, oil prices went down and stock markets went up.
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President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran reached a deal.
Oil prices dropped on Monday after the announcement.
Stock markets increased in value following the news.
Lower oil prices can lead to lower gas prices for Americans.
This development was reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump announced that he will hold a large rally in Washington, D.C., on July 4 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. His event will include a speech at the Lincoln Memorial and a fireworks show that he wants to be the biggest ever.
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President Trump called the July 4 event a “TRUMP RALLY” at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
He plans to give a speech and have a large fireworks display.
The official 250th anniversary celebrations have faced problems, including many musicians dropping out of the Freedom 250 concert series.
Trump suggested holding a “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY” instead of the music acts.
Two main groups are organizing 250th events: America250 (federally funded) and Freedom 250 (a public-private partnership started during Trump’s second term).
Both groups claim to be non-partisan but there is confusion and tension over the celebrations.
Some Washington, D.C., residents are worried about security, road closures, and fireworks affecting pets.
The event follows a recent UFC party held on White House grounds for Trump’s 80th birthday.
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President Donald Trump held a series of mixed martial arts (MMA) fights called "UFC Freedom 250" at the White House. The event celebrated America’s 250th anniversary and also coincided with President Trump’s 80th birthday.
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President Trump hosted UFC fights at the White House.
The fights were part of the "UFC Freedom 250" event.
The event marked America’s 250th anniversary.
It also celebrated President Trump’s 80th birthday.
The event was described as "surreal" by some attendees.
CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang covered the event.
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The Supreme Court declined to reopen Carter Page’s lawsuit against former FBI officials over surveillance warrants used during the Russia election investigation. Page had settled with the U.S. government for $1.25 million, but his claims against specific FBI officials were dismissed due to time limits on filing such cases.
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Carter Page was a foreign-policy adviser to President Trump during the 2016 campaign.
The FBI obtained four warrants under a law called FISA to surveil Page between 2016 and 2017.
An internal review found 17 serious errors in the FBI’s warrant applications, including over-reliance on the Steele dossier.
The Steele dossier was opposition research with unproven claims about President Trump.
Page sued FBI officials and the government in 2020, claiming the surveillance was unlawful.
In 2022, a judge dismissed Page’s suit, and an appeals court agreed in 2024, citing legal time limits.
The Justice Department settled separately with Page in April 2024 for $1.25 million, covering only claims against the government, not individuals.
The Supreme Court’s denial means Page cannot revive his lawsuit against former FBI officials.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case about an Indiana high school blocking a student anti-abortion group from posting flyers with the message "Defund Planned Parenthood." Lower courts ruled the school could restrict flyers that might seem like the school’s own views.
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The case began in 2021 when a student started an anti-abortion group at Noblesville High School called Noblesville Students for Life.
The school allows student clubs to post flyers but requires approval and bans political or disruptive content.
The student’s flyers included the phrase "Defund Planned Parenthood" and were denied approval.
The school suspended the club’s approval briefly, citing concerns about adult involvement and rule violations but later reinstated it.
The student’s family sued, claiming the school violated free speech rights under the First Amendment.
A federal district court ruled the school could block the flyers to avoid seeming like the school endorsed the message.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, saying the school is not required to use its walls to spread student messages.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case leaves the lower courts’ decisions in place.
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Jane Fonda says that the Trump administration and its supporters are attacking the country. She believes Hollywood should resist these attacks by not following orders before they are given.
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Jane Fonda spoke about challenges facing the country under President Trump's administration.
She described these challenges as attacks on the nation.
Fonda called for Hollywood to refuse "anticipatory obedience," meaning not to comply in advance with expected demands or pressures.
She suggested that this resistance is important to push back against political actions.
Fonda implied that current attacks differ from past ones by coming from new sources.
The context involves political tensions in the United States.
The statement focuses on the role of the entertainment industry in political issues.
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The Supreme Court decided not to allow Carter Page to continue his lawsuit against former FBI leaders. Page filed the suit over actions taken during the investigation into his connections while working with President Donald Trump's campaign.
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Carter Page was an adviser to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
He sued former FBI Director James Comey and seven other FBI officials.
The lawsuit relates to the FBI's investigation into Page’s connections with Russia.
A Justice Department watchdog previously found problems in how the investigation was handled.
The Supreme Court refused to let Page continue his legal case.
Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, is also named in the suit.
The decision was made on a Monday by the US Supreme Court.
The refusal means the case will not move forward in the highest court.
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On President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the White House hosted the first major professional sporting event on its grounds, featuring a UFC mixed martial arts fight night. The event included patriotic displays, live music, military flyovers, and thousands of spectators, symbolizing a close connection between the presidency and the UFC company.
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The event was held on the South Lawn of the White House on a warm Sunday night.
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje appeared in the Oval Office before his fight, symbolizing the event’s connection to American history.
This was the first time a major professional sports event took place at the White House.
UFC CEO Dana White and President Trump appeared together, highlighting their partnership.
The fights were broadcast with commentators including Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier.
The event had strong patriotic themes, including American flag colors and costumes modeled after comic book heroines.
Protesters outside the White House objected to using the presidential residence for promoting a private company.
The event included sponsor logos for companies like a crypto casino and a tourism campaign, which raised concerns about commercialization.
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In Georgia’s Republican governor runoff, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, backed by President Donald Trump, is currently trailing businessman Rick Jackson by 3 points according to a recent poll. The race is drawing attention as it may show how much influence President Trump’s endorsements still have among Republican voters.
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Burt Jones is the current Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and is supported by President Donald Trump.
Rick Jackson is a businessman running as an outsider and has spent about $100 million of his own money on the campaign.
A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows Jackson leading Jones 49% to 46%, with 5% undecided.
Previous polls showed Jones in the lead, but Jackson has gained momentum recently.
Governor Brian Kemp, a popular Republican barred from running again, recently endorsed Jones.
The runoff election is set for Tuesday, with the winner facing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
This election is seen as a test of competing power groups within Georgia’s Republican Party.
President Trump’s endorsement streak had been strong but suffered a recent loss in Iowa, showing endorsements are influential but not always winning.
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Jury selection is starting for the federal death penalty trial of Payton Gendron, who pleaded guilty to a 2022 racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo that killed 10 Black people. The federal trial will decide whether he receives the death penalty or life in prison since the state trial resulted in life imprisonment without parole.
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Payton Gendron is facing federal charges carrying the death penalty after pleading guilty in state court to a 2022 racist mass shooting.
The Buffalo shooting killed 10 Black people and injured three others.
Jury selection will be thorough, involving questionnaires and in-person interviews to find jurors who can be fair in a capital punishment case.
More than 1,200 potential jurors were initially considered for the trial.
Jurors will decide guilt and, if guilty, whether to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment.
The defense will look for jurors reluctant to impose the death penalty; the prosecution will seek jurors open to it.
The racial motive of the crime is a major factor in the case.
Legal experts expect Gendron to be found guilty but are unsure if he will receive the death penalty, noting his remorse and age.
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Judge Pauline Newman's request to return to work on a federal appeals court after she was suspended due to concerns about her health and ability to handle her duties. Newman, age 98, has served on the Federal Circuit court since 1984 and was suspended after a review found she could not keep up with her workload.
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Judge Pauline Newman is 98 years old and has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since 1984.
The Federal Circuit handles appeals involving trade, patents, veterans’ benefits, and claims against the U.S. government.
In 2021 and 2022, concerns about Newman's health led to a suspension from hearing cases.
The court’s chief judge, Kimberly Moore, asked Newman to retire or take a lighter workload, but Newman refused.
A special committee required Newman to undergo medical testing and review of her health.
The committee and Judicial Council determined Newman should not hear cases for a year, with renewals extending the suspension through 2025.
Newman filed lawsuits arguing the suspension violated her constitutional protections and life tenure as a federal judge.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against Newman, limiting challenges to judicial council decisions.
The Supreme Court refused to take Newman’s case, leaving her suspension in place.
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The article discusses how planning a family vacation can cause stress. Cassidy Freitas, a family therapist, explains ways to reduce this stress and how social media affects people’s expectations of a perfect trip.
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Planning family vacations often creates stress for parents.
Cassidy Freitas is a licensed marriage and family therapist.
She talks about how to make vacation planning less stressful.
Social media can increase pressure by showing idealized vacation images.
Managing expectations can help families enjoy their trips more.
The advice was shared during a CBS Mornings segment.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review a case involving Pauline Newman, a 98-year-old federal judge. She wants to end her suspension after colleagues questioned her mental ability and stopped her from taking new cases.
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Pauline Newman is the oldest active federal judge and is turning 99 soon.
She was suspended by fellow judges because they doubted her mental fitness.
Newman refuses to accept that she is unfit to serve as a judge.
She sued the other judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit over her suspension.
The suspension stops her from working on new cases indefinitely.
The Supreme Court chose not to hear her case or change the suspension.
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A CBS News investigation found that President Donald Trump made 3,600 stock trades in the first three months of 2026. This high number of trades shows he was very active in buying and selling stocks during that period.
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President Donald Trump made 3,600 stock trades in just three months.
The data covers the first quarter of 2026 (January to March).
The information comes from a CBS News investigation.
The number of trades averages about 40 trades per day.
The report highlights President Trump’s active participation in the stock market.
This activity may be unusual compared to typical trading by political leaders.
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