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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President Donald Trump announced plans for a large July 4 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The event will include a big fireworks show, military music, flyovers, and a speech by the president.
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The event is called a “Tribute to America.”
It will be held near the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Hundreds of military musicians will perform.
Military aircraft will fly over the event.
President Trump will choose the music playlist himself.
The event will feature a keynote speech by President Trump.
The celebration is part of a summer-long series marking 250 years of American independence.
The series begins June 24 with a kickoff concert on the National Mall.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool recently turned green shortly after a major renovation. The project, ordered by President Donald Trump, aimed to give the pool a deeper blue color but may have unintentionally encouraged algae growth.
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The pool was resurfaced with a dark blue coating to improve appearance and stop leaks.
The renovation cost about $14 million, much higher than the initially suggested $1.5 to $2 million.
The work was done through a no-bid contract, leading to a lawsuit by a preservation group.
Algae growth is a common problem in the shallow, slow-moving water of the reflecting pool.
Similar algae blooms happened after a previous $34 million renovation in 2012.
Possible reasons for the recent algae bloom include leftover algae from construction, the darker coating heating the water, and warm, sunny, still weather conditions.
Experts say darker surfaces absorb more heat, which can encourage algae, but other factors like nutrient levels also play a big role.
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The U.S. government has used up all the investor green cards allocated for Indian applicants under the EB-5 program for this year. No new EB-5 visas for Indian nationals can be issued until the fiscal year resets on October 1, 2026.
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The EB-5 visa is for investors who want to live and work in the U.S. by investing money in American businesses.
The annual supply of EB-5 visas for Indian nationals has been fully used as of June 5, 2024.
The U.S. State Department announced this visa cap on June 10, 2024.
Indian applicants cannot get new EB-5 visas until the next fiscal year starts on October 1, 2026.
U.S. embassies and consulates will stop issuing EB-5 visas to Indians until then.
The fiscal year for visa allocations runs from October 1 to September 30.
This pause is specific to the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) category.
The news is still developing and updates may follow.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s former church in Atlanta. She encouraged Black voters to participate in the midterm elections and is working to build a diverse group of Democratic voters.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Congresswoman from New York.
She spoke at the church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.
Ocasio-Cortez asked Black voters to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
She is inspired by Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy Tour."
Her goal is to create a coalition of voters from different racial backgrounds.
This coalition aims to support Democratic candidates in the elections.
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Severe storms caused heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the United States, especially in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and central Texas. These storms led to fallen trees, downed power lines, and dangerous flash flooding.
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Ohio and Pennsylvania experienced severe storms with heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend.
Central Texas faced dangerous flash flooding due to the heavy rain.
The storms caused trees to fall and power lines to be knocked down.
The weather events affected multiple states in the U.S.
Emergency services likely responded to storm-related damage and flooding.
The situation was covered by CBS News with updates from reporter Rob Marciano.
Flash flooding is a sudden and intense flood that can happen quickly after heavy rain.
The storms took place recently, during the reported weekend.
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Henry Morales Hernandez, a former Venezuelan army major who fled the Maduro government, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a traffic stop in Florida. He has been held in ICE custody since May and has an active asylum case in U.S. immigration court.
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Henry Morales Hernandez is 55 years old and a former Venezuelan military major.
He fled Venezuela due to fear of retaliation from the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Morales Hernandez entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2021 and is seeking asylum.
He was stopped by police in Collier County, Florida, and briefly charged with driving under the influence, but the charge was dropped due to lack of evidence.
Breath tests showed his blood alcohol level was below the legal limit in Florida (around 0.036-0.037).
ICE lodged a detainer on him the same day of the traffic stop and took him into custody on May 1.
Morales Hernandez’s family says he fears deportation back to Venezuela, which they say could be deadly for him.
An immigration judge denied him bond, partly relying on the arrest report.
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America's Block Party will hold a benefit concert on July 4th in Los Angeles to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday. The event will raise money for Feeding America and promote a new charity initiative called Giving 4th, encouraging people to donate on Independence Day.
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The concert will take place at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4th.
Queen Latifah will host the concert.
Performers include Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins, with more artists to be announced.
Tickets cost $17.76, referencing the year 1776, and go on sale June 16 at 10 a.m. PDT.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support Feeding America, a hunger relief organization.
5,000 free tickets will be given to first responders, veterans, and active-duty military members.
The event promotes "Giving 4th," aiming to make Independence Day the biggest day of charitable giving in U.S. history.
America250, a nonpartisan organization, is organizing the celebration and related community events across the country.
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On Sunday night, a UFC fight event took place at the White House. At the same time, there were new developments in a college sports bill in Congress, updates on the U.S.-Iran deal, President Trump’s upcoming trip to the G7 summit, and discussions about important policy issues like FISA and budget reconciliation.
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A UFC fight event was held at the White House on Sunday night.
A new college sports bill is gaining attention in the U.S. Congress.
The U.S. and Iran deal continues to have new updates.
President Trump is preparing for a trip to the G7 summit.
Key policy discussions include FISA, which relates to government surveillance rules.
Budget reconciliation talks, related to passing spending laws, are ongoing.
Possible new actions or negotiations involving Iran are expected.
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President Donald Trump has ended old rules that limited off-road vehicles like dirt bikes and ATVs from driving freely on public lands and national parks. Environmental groups warn this change could harm endangered animals and damage natural habitats.
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The Trump administration removed Nixon-Carter era limits on off-road vehicles driving in public lands.
Off-road vehicles can now access areas beyond established roads and trails in parks and public lands.
Environmental groups say this change threatens species like desert tortoises, snowy plovers, lynxes, grizzly bears, and sage-grouse.
Off-road vehicle use can break up wildlife habitats and increase harmful contact between animals and humans.
The previous rules were meant to protect wildlife and avoid conflicts on federal lands.
President Trump says these limits were outdated and made it harder for people to enjoy public lands.
This move is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to more industry and recreational use.
Agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service already manage extensive road networks for these lands.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to hold a large rally in Washington, D.C. on July 4, the day the United States will mark its 250th anniversary. The event is planned to take place near the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
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President Trump is organizing a rally on July 4 in Washington, D.C.
The rally will be held near the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
President Trump described the rally as the “most spectacular TRUMP RALLY.”
The event is planned to be held in a location that is described as beautiful and safe.
This rally coincides with the national Independence Day celebration.
The announcement emphasizes the significance of the date and location for the rally.
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The article discusses a growing debate within the Democratic Party over its future direction. It highlights a conflict between different party leaders about the party’s identity and priorities.
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There is an ongoing discussion about the future path of the Democratic Party.
Key figures in the party have different views on what the party should focus on.
This conversation is becoming hard for Democrats to avoid.
The debate reflects broader questions about the party’s goals and values.
The article does not mention specific policies or detailed positions.
It suggests the party must face these internal differences to move forward.
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A Haitian asylum seeker named Daphy Michel died of hypothermia in Pennsylvania after being released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The local medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, meaning another’s actions caused it, though this is not a criminal charge.
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Daphy Michel, 31, died on March 2 after being found at a bus shelter in Pittsburgh.
The medical examiner said she died from hypothermia and ruled the death a homicide.
Michel was a Haitian asylum seeker released by ICE on February 27 under humanitarian parole.
She had untreated mental health issues and a language barrier at the time of release.
ICE released her with an ankle monitor and some belongings, but she stayed outside in cold weather wearing only light clothing.
ICE said they had no role in her death and stated she died three days after they released her.
The family’s attorney expects a lawsuit against ICE related to her death.
ICE recently stopped reporting deaths within 30 days of release, a policy change expected to show fewer deaths but not improve medical care.
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The Trump administration reported that the U.S. government has 3,611 active or planned uses of artificial intelligence (AI), a 70% increase from the previous year. These AI applications range from scanning grant applications to managing nuclear reactor safety, but the government provides very little information about how these systems work or involve the public.
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) disclosed 3,611 AI use cases in the federal government.
The number of AI projects increased by 70% compared to the last year of the Biden administration.
Examples include an AI system scanning grant applications at Health and Human Services and one predicting inmate misconduct at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is developing AI to monitor crisis calls for suicide risk.
The Department of Energy is testing AI to control nuclear reactors for safety responses.
The State Department ended an AI program aimed at forecasting mass civilian killings.
Details about the AI systems are minimal, often just one sentence, making it hard to understand their purpose or safety.
Public consultation on these AI uses is rare, and only one agency (the Department of Justice) plans to involve the public.
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President Donald Trump’s investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities from January to March 2026. The accounts made 3,642 transactions across more than 1,000 firms, focusing mainly on technology companies, prompting some calls for investigations into possible insider trading.
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The president’s accounts made 2,346 purchases and 1,296 sales between January 6 and March 30, 2026.
Total stock purchases ranged between $126 million and $399 million, while sales totaled between $86 million and $296 million.
The largest transactions, valued between $5 million and $25 million, involved companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and a Vanguard ETF.
Technology companies were the most frequent trade targets, followed by financial, consumer, industrial, and healthcare sectors.
Trading activity spiked in February and March, with March seeing 1,565 purchases compared to about 400 in each of the previous two months.
On one day, March 23, there were 283 purchases and 17 sales made by the president’s accounts.
Ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about the volume and timing of trades, calling for investigations into possible insider trading.
The Trump Organization stated that independent managers control the portfolio, with no influence from the president or his family.
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Luigi Mangione is going to court in New York for the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. He faces two trials in 2026, one for murder and one for stalking, and he has pleaded not guilty.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, outside the New York Hilton hotel.
Mangione was arrested on December 9, 2024, in Pennsylvania after a customer recognized him in a McDonald’s.
He has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his extradition to New York.
Mangione faces a state murder trial starting September 8, 2026, and a federal stalking trial beginning in October 2026.
Evidence includes a 3D-printed gun, a suppressor, ammunition, fake IDs, and a notebook with writings critical of health insurance.
Some evidence from a warrantless search was suppressed by the state court, but the gun and notebook were allowed.
Prosecutors point to shell casings found at the murder scene marked with words investigators believe show motive.
Brian Thompson was 50 years old and led UnitedHealthcare since 2004. He was in New York for an investor meeting when killed.
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The U.S. government is investing millions to improve access to protein-rich foods for families relying on charitable food assistance. Many food banks currently provide mostly shelf-stable carbohydrates instead of fresh proteins, which can harm health for those facing nutrition insecurity.
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About 50 million Americans use charitable food assistance each year.
Protein-rich foods like beef, seafood, and dairy are among the most expensive grocery items.
Ground beef prices have increased nearly 15% since last year.
Many families get diets mainly of shelf-stable carbs because fresh proteins are harder to store and transport.
The charitable food system lacks enough refrigeration and cold storage to handle perishable proteins at scale.
Nearly 75% of American adults are overweight or obese, with many showing signs of metabolic problems.
SNAP funding will be cut by 20% over the next decade, affecting over 22 million families.
Improving nutrition security means providing enough calories with high nutritional quality, not just enough food.
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President Donald Trump wants to extend a law called Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and include a new law called the SAVE America Act. He says some Democrats oppose FISA and questions their position.
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President Trump supports extending Section 702 of the FISA law.
Section 702 of FISA allows the government to collect foreign intelligence information.
He wants the extension to include the SAVE America Act, which focuses on voter eligibility.
Some Democrats oppose extending FISA.
President Trump mentioned Bill Pulte may become the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
The SAVE America Act aims to protect voting rights and ensure voters are legally eligible.
President Trump expressed frustration with opposition to FISA regardless of leadership changes.
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A man was arrested for allegedly pushing a woman in front of a bus in London in 2017. The woman was not seriously hurt because the bus driver swerved to avoid hitting her.
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The incident happened in May 2017 in south-west London on Putney Bridge.
CCTV showed a man jogging and pushing a 33-year-old woman into the road.
The bus driver avoided hitting her by quickly swerving into another lane.
The woman survived with no serious injuries.
The police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of attempted serious harm in 2024.
Earlier investigations in 2018 arrested three men but no charges were made.
The jogger returned about 15 minutes after the incident and did not respond to the victim.
Over 50 persons of interest were identified before the investigation was initially closed in 2018.
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