House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Trump for repeatedly saying the U.S. and Iran were close to making a peace deal. President Trump has claimed the two countries were near a deal about 38 or 39 times, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
He questioned the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire or peace deal happening soon.
President Trump has said many times that a deal with Iran is close.
Jeffries noted President Trump has mentioned a near-deal about 38 or 39 times.
The Trump administration still expects a deal to finalize between the U.S. and Iran.
No specific details about the deal or timeline were given in this statement.
The comments were made during an interview or public statement on Sunday.
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President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a large event on the White House lawn called "Freedom 250." The celebration also marked Flag Day and the start of events leading to the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring professional UFC cage fighting.
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President Trump turned 80 years old on June 14, 2026.
The White House lawn was set up like an arena with lights, cameras, and a 90-foot structure called "The Claw."
The event is named "Freedom 250."
It combined three celebrations: President Trump’s birthday, Flag Day (commemorating the U.S. flag’s adoption in 1777), and the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The celebration included professional UFC cage fighting as part of the event.
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, an expert from Yale and author, discussed the event’s significance on France 24.
Sonnenfeld has advised five U.S. presidents and has known President Trump for over 25 years.
The event was produced and covered by the France 24 news team.
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President Donald Trump will host the first professional UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) event on the White House lawn, coinciding with his 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary. The event faces weather challenges from possible thunderstorms, and a recent lawsuit tried but failed to stop the fight.
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The UFC event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House and is invite-only with about 4,300 attendees; another 85,000 people are expected at a nearby public fan zone.
The event is scheduled for Sunday evening, with forecasts of hot, humid weather and a 70% chance of damaging thunderstorms.
The UFC spent roughly $60 million on the event, including $700,000 to repair the lawn afterward.
A large metal structure called "the Claw," 92 feet high and weighing 600 tonnes, will be featured above the fighting area.
Fourteen fighters will compete, with the main fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje; the event will be shown only on Paramount+, a streaming service linked to a Trump ally.
A lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents tried to halt the fight due to concerns about corruption and lack of permits for related activities but was rejected by a judge.
President Trump and his administration praised the event as a major show and a symbol of American culture and diplomacy.
A recent public poll showed low support from Americans, with only 16% saying it was appropriate to hold the UFC fight at the White House.
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito criticized Congress for not extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Both the Senate and the House did not pass bills to continue this law.
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Section 702 of FISA relates to intelligence surveillance.
The law needed to be extended by Congress.
Both chambers, the Senate and the House, failed to pass extension bills.
Senator Capito is from West Virginia and a member of the Republican Party.
She urged her colleagues to stop using the issue for political reasons.
The delay happened while other major events, like the World Cup, were taking place.
FISA Section 702 is important for U.S. intelligence and security operations.
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Senator Mitch McConnell from Kentucky was admitted to the hospital on Sunday and is receiving medical care. He has had several health issues recently, including falls and hospital stays, but no detailed information about his current condition has been shared.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning.
A spokesperson said he is receiving excellent care.
There are no details currently available about his health or what caused the hospital visit.
McConnell has had health challenges in recent years, including flu-like symptoms requiring an eight-day hospital stay in February.
The 84-year-old senator has sometimes frozen or become unresponsive during public appearances.
In 2023, McConnell had multiple falls, including one that caused a concussion and broken ribs at a hotel in Washington DC.
After that injury, he used a wheelchair temporarily as a safety measure.
He fell at least twice more in 2023, including once while meeting Finland’s president and once getting off a plane in Washington DC.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to allow hunting and fishing in more than 95% of the National Wildlife Refuge System. This plan would add over 1,450 new places for hunters and anglers to visit and help improve rural communities' economies.
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The proposal covers most of the National Wildlife Refuge System, more than 95%.
It would create more than 1,450 new hunting and fishing locations.
The plan aims to support rural economies by bringing more visitors and spending.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the government agency leading the effort.
The expansion would give more people opportunities to hunt and fish on public land.
The proposal is still under review before being finalized.
Hunting and fishing on wildlife refuges are currently limited in many areas.
This change could increase outdoor recreation nationwide.
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Nara Organics is recalling its organic baby formula sold in the U.S. after three infants got sick with botulism in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The babies were treated in hospitals, and health officials are urging parents to stop using this formula and watch for symptoms.
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Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula has been linked to infant botulism cases in three babies aged 2 to 5 months.
The formula is sold nationwide in Target stores and online at Nara.com.
Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria producing toxins in a baby's gut.
Symptoms include constipation, weak muscles, drooping eyelids, feeding problems, and breathing difficulties.
The only treatment is BabyBIG, an intravenous medicine made from blood plasma with immunity to botulism.
Nara Organics formula makes up less than 1% of all infant formula sold in the U.S., so there is no shortage risk.
The formula is made in Europe but only sold in the U.S.
The CDC advises parents to stop using the formula, label it "DO NOT USE," and watch infants for symptoms for one month.
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The article explains that providing medically tailored meals to people can improve their health and reduce healthcare costs. It suggests that public health programs in America should include such meals as part of treatment.
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Medically tailored meals are meals designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of individuals based on their health conditions.
Eating the right meals helps people stay healthier.
Healthier people tend to use fewer healthcare services.
Reducing healthcare service use lowers overall medical costs.
Including these meals in public health programs could benefit both individuals and the healthcare system.
Public health programs are government efforts to improve the well-being of the population.
The system refers to the healthcare system in the United States.
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The government aims to reduce fraud in Medicare, but its efforts should be focused and based on data to address the biggest risks. This approach can make oversight more effective.
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The government is working to stop fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare.
Oversight means watching and checking how Medicare is used.
Efforts should focus on areas that have the highest risk of fraud.
Using data can help identify where problems are most likely.
Targeted oversight means not wasting resources on low-risk areas.
Better oversight can save money and protect the Medicare program.
Medicare is a U.S. government program that helps pay for health care for older adults.
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Senators Mark Kelly and Mark Warner, along with IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn, appeared on the CBS News program Face the Nation. They discussed various topics during the show.
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Senators Mark Kelly and Mark Warner were guests on Face the Nation.
Gary Cohn, IBM’s vice chairman, also joined the program.
The guests appeared during the second half of the show.
The program aired on CBS News.
Viewers could watch the show via the CBS News app or online.
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Gary Cohn, who worked for President Trump as the head of the National Economic Council, said that if the U.S. and Iran sign a truce, prices will not drop quickly. He explained that the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, will still affect prices.
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Gary Cohn is IBM’s vice chairman and led the National Economic Council under President Trump’s first term.
He spoke on the show "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
Cohn said prices won’t fall sharply right after a U.S.-Iran truce.
The Strait of Hormuz’s situation remains important for price changes.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global shipping and oil transport.
The U.S. and Iran are considering a deal to reduce tensions.
Economic impacts depend on how the truce affects this key region.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" on June 14 features stories about Japan’s low obesity rates, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance, former child actor Bill Mumy, the history and future of the Houston Astrodome, a time capsule for America’s 500th birthday, and soccer art made from gum wrappers.
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The show discusses why fewer people in Japan are obese compared to other countries.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are featured guests.
Bill Mumy, a former child actor, is part of the program.
The Houston Astrodome, a famous sports stadium, is examined both for its past and future plans.
A special time capsule is being prepared to mark America’s 500th birthday.
Artists create soccer-themed pictures using gum wrappers.
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President Donald Trump shared a post by his former lawyer Michael Cohen, supporting claims that the government has been unfairly used against political opponents. This post backed a fund designed to compensate people who say they were harmed by politically motivated investigations, showing a rare moment of agreement between the two despite their past conflicts.
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President Trump reposted an essay by Michael Cohen praising a government "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund, worth about $1.8 billion, was created to compensate people who say they faced unfair political investigations.
Cohen used his own legal troubles as an example of this kind of government "weaponization."
Cohen was once Trump’s close adviser but later became a critic and served prison time related to Trump’s campaign.
Trump accused Democrats of using the government against political opponents on an unprecedented scale.
The anti-weaponization fund came from a settlement involving Trump’s leaked tax returns lawsuit.
Some Republicans and others have criticized or challenged the fund’s approval and fairness.
Trump’s sharing Cohen’s article highlights how important the issue of government investigations is to current political debates.
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Senator Mark Kelly said the U.S. has a problem with running low on munitions, meaning bombs and missiles, during the conflict involving Iran. This statement disagrees with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who denied there was such an issue.
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Senator Mark Kelly spoke about a shortage of munitions during a Senate Armed Services Committee discussion.
Munitions include bombs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles used in air attacks.
Kelly pointed out that attacking over 10,000 targets uses a large amount of these weapons.
He said it is well understood that the U.S. does not have an unlimited supply of munitions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied there is a munitions shortage.
The remarks were made in the context of tensions involving Iran.
Kelly made these comments during an interview on the TV show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC mixed martial arts event held on the White House South Lawn. The celebration happened amid ongoing challenges, including the costly war in Iran and a judge's ruling to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
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President Trump turned 80 years old and marked the occasion with a UFC cage fighting event at the White House.
The UFC event featured seven fights and took place in a temporary outdoor arena called "The Claw."
The event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The G7 summit postponed its schedule to allow President Trump to attend the UFC event and then travel to France.
The weather during the celebration was stormy, disrupting some activities.
A judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center around the same time as the birthday event.
President Trump is dealing with an unpopular and expensive war in Iran, with potential negotiations to end the conflict ongoing.
A poll showed less than half of U.S. adults believe President Trump has the mental or physical fitness to serve effectively.
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President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn. He also announced an agreement to end the war with Iran and said the U.S. would end its naval blockade, but important details still need to be worked out.
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President Trump turned 80 on Sunday and marked the day with a UFC fight show held on the White House South Lawn.
The UFC event featured fighters competing inside a wire-mesh octagon, with thousands of spectators attending.
Hours before the event, President Trump announced a deal to end the war in Iran and said the U.S. would stop its naval blockade of Iran.
The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which could help lower oil prices and calm global markets.
The official details of the Iran deal are still being negotiated.
The UFC event was part of broader celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The G7 summit was rescheduled so President Trump could attend the UFC event and then travel to France.
Weather posed a threat to the event due to forecasts of storms and heavy winds.
President Trump is now the oldest person elected U.S. president, surpassing President Biden’s previous record.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the U.S. is facing its highest threat level ever after certain spy powers expired. These powers came from Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allowed surveillance on people living overseas without a warrant.
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Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) granted warrantless spying on foreigners.
These surveillance powers expired on Friday because lawmakers did not renew them.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called the current threat level the highest it has ever been.
The expired authority involved spying on individuals living outside the United States.
The lapse means the government temporarily lost certain tools used to monitor foreign threats.
Lawmakers debated but ultimately did not extend the surveillance powers before they expired.
The department is concerned this gap might increase risks to national security.
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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said in an interview that if he ever runs for public office, he would only want to become President. He made clear he does not want to be Vice President or hold any other lower political position.
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Stephen A. Smith is a sports commentator.
He gave an interview on CNN's show "State of the Union."
Smith said he only wants to pursue the presidency if he enters politics.
He specifically said he is not interested in being Vice President.
Smith was asked by CNN’s Kasie Hunt about his political ambitions.
His statement suggests he aims for the highest political office rather than any supporting role.
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Workers started removing President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. after a court ordered it. The judge said that only Congress has the power to change the name of the Kennedy Center.
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President Trump’s name was on the Kennedy Center.
A court ruled that his name must be removed.
The ruling was made by a district court judge.
The judge stated only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name.
The removal began on a Friday following the court order.
The Kennedy Center is located in Washington D.C.
This action is based on a legal decision, not on a political decision.
CBS News reported on the removal process.
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Senator Mark Warner said intelligence leaders are afraid to share information with Bill Pulte, who President Donald Trump named acting Director of National Intelligence. Democrats are delaying the approval of an important spying authority to stop Pulte from taking the role officially.
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Senator Mark Warner is the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Intelligence community leaders told Warner they are scared to share information with Bill Pulte.
President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Bill Pulte will take over when Tulsi Gabbard leaves the post.
Democrats are blocking the renewal of a key intelligence spying power.
This blocking is a protest against making Pulte the temporary intelligence chief.
The disagreement is causing delays in intelligence-related government approvals.
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