A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from requiring states to add new conditions to the SNAP food benefits program. Several Democratic states sued to challenge the rules tied to topics like gender, immigration, and women's sports.
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A federal judge paused new rules from the Trump administration about SNAP benefits.
The rules would have made states follow conditions related to gender ideology, immigration, and sports opportunities for women and girls.
Twenty Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against these new conditions.
The lawsuit argues the conditions are unfair and possibly unconstitutional.
SNAP is a food assistance program that helps low-income people buy food.
The judge’s decision means the new rules cannot be enforced while the case continues.
CBS News legal expert Jessica Levinson provided analysis on constitutional issues in the case.
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Many U.S. teachers are working extra jobs because they do not earn enough from teaching alone. Inflation and higher living costs are making it harder for them to cover everyday expenses and classroom supplies.
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21% of K-12 public school teachers say they face financial difficulties.
71% of teachers have at least one second job.
The Consumer Price Index rose 4.2% annually as of May 2024, indicating higher inflation.
Christine Regal, a teacher in New Jersey, works extra jobs including tutoring and waitressing.
Teachers often spend about $1,500 of their own money each year on classroom supplies.
Inflation raises costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials, impacting teachers’ budgets.
Some teachers plan to retire earlier but need to keep earning extra income to save money.
Teachers share expenses with co-workers and try to manage on tight budgets despite rising costs.
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Bill Gates testified in a private hearing before the House Oversight Committee about his connection with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates said he did not know about Epstein’s crimes and regrets ever meeting him.
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Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door session.
Gates discussed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates stated he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
Epstein tried to pressure Gates using information about his personal life.
Gates expressed regret about meeting Epstein.
The testimony was part of a congressional investigation.
The hearing was not open to the public.
The article also mentioned various other unrelated US news events happening around the same time.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat. He will compete against current Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election. The article also discusses results from South Carolina's governor primary.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine for the Senate seat.
Platner will run against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in November.
Susan Collins is the current Senator from Maine.
The article mentions recent controversies linked to Platner.
It also covers South Carolina’s governor primary results.
The information was reported by CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak.
The Maine Senate election and South Carolina governor race are part of upcoming November elections.
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U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case of Vance Boelter, who is accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and attempting to kill a state senator and his wife. Boelter is facing federal and state charges and is expected to enter a plea deal in a federal court in Minneapolis.
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Vance Boelter is charged with killing the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband.
He is also charged with attempting to kill a state senator and the senator's wife.
Boelter disguised himself as a police officer and used a fake squad car during the attacks on June 14, 2025.
Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911 and has never had a federal death penalty case.
Prosecutors described the attacks as politically motivated.
Boelter wrote a letter to the FBI confessing to the shootings but did not explain his motives clearly.
The victims, including the state senator and his wife, suffered permanent physical injuries and trauma.
The largest search in Minnesota history led to Boelter’s capture near his home in rural Green Isle.
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A federal judge refused to stop the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, accepting that the Acting Attorney General said the fund will not move forward. The judge warned the DOJ not to mislead the court, as lawsuits continue over the fund created after President Trump sued the IRS over his tax return leak.
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The anti-weaponization fund was created to pay alleged victims of government persecution.
The fund was part of a settlement related to President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Justice Department will not proceed with the fund.
The judge, Richard Leon, denied a request to block the fund but warned the DOJ not to “play possum.”
A watchdog group lawsuit called the fund illegal, but the judge said there is no active controversy since the fund is not moving forward.
No board members for the fund have been appointed, no claims processed, and no money distributed.
The group’s lawyer argued the fund still exists legally and requires formal changes to end it.
Judge Leon noted President Trump may have political reasons related to the fund’s status.
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The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a building split by the US-Canada border, has opened a new entrance accessible only from Quebec. This change follows tighter US security rules that stopped people from entering through the library's main door, which is on the US side in Vermont.
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The Haskell Free Library and Opera House was built in 1904 on the US-Canada border.
The building was designed to be shared by people from both countries.
For over 100 years, visitors crossed freely inside the library where the border line is marked on the floor.
In October 2025, US security rules closed the original entrance on the Vermont (US) side.
A new entrance was created on the Quebec (Canada) side using an emergency exit.
The new Canada-only entrance was expensive and partly paid for by community fundraising.
The change reflects increased border security efforts by the US government.
The library remains a symbol of international friendship despite new access limits.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay should have been executed for their roles in the September 11, 2001 attacks. He expressed that these individuals committed serious crimes against the American people.
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Pete Hegseth is the US Defense Secretary.
He spoke about prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay.
These prisoners are accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks.
Hegseth said they should have been executed years ago.
The 9/11 attacks caused significant harm to the United States.
The statement refers to crimes committed against Americans.
Guantanamo Bay is a US military prison for terrorism suspects.
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A federal report found that the largest ICE detention center, Camp East Montana in Texas, wasted millions of dollars after a rushed opening. The report also identified problems with health, security, and missing evidence related to detainee deaths.
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Camp East Montana opened in August 2025 with a $1.3 billion contract awarded by the U.S. Army and later controlled by ICE.
The facility was opened quickly, resulting in poor planning and use of an inexperienced contractor for detention services.
The Army paid full costs for services, like meals, even when no detainees were present.
The center lacked key features such as security cameras, outdoor spaces for detainees, and meeting areas for legal visits.
ICE did not inspect the facility before housing detainees, violating its own policies.
Since opening, three people have died at the center, including Geraldo Lunas Campos, whose death was ruled a homicide.
The contractor failed to provide important reports about use of force and deaths, and some evidence was missing or destroyed.
DHS replaced the contractor and said it seeks to improve detention facilities.
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A study by University College London found that smacking children may lead to lower school grades and riskier behavior in teenagers. The research calls for England and Northern Ireland to ban smacking, following Scotland and Wales, but the English government says it has no plans to change the law.
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The study followed 19,000 UK children born between 2000 and 2002, observing them at ages 3, 5, and 7.
Children who were smacked were 5.7% more likely to fail to achieve five good GCSE grades, including in English and Maths.
Fourteen-year-olds who experienced smacking in early childhood were 33% more likely to engage in risky behaviors like bullying.
Scotland banned smacking children under 16 in 2020, Wales followed in 2022, but England and Northern Ireland still allow it.
The Department for Education in England says protecting children’s safety remains a priority but will not change smacking laws.
The research was observational and cannot prove smacking causes these outcomes, as other factors may influence children’s development.
Some experts and campaigners want a legal ban to protect children from physical punishment.
Others argue that parenting requires setting clear boundaries and that smacking is part of teaching children right from wrong.
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Many teachers in the United States are taking on extra jobs, called side hustles, to help cover their living expenses. A recent survey found that more than one-third of U.S. workers have multiple jobs to manage costs.
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Over 33% of U.S. workers hold more than one job.
Many school teachers work side hustles in addition to their teaching jobs.
These extra jobs help teachers pay their bills and manage daily expenses.
The trend reflects broader financial challenges faced by American workers.
The information comes from a survey conducted by ZipRecruiter.
CBS News covered this story as part of its "Affordability in America" series.
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Richard Dillon was wrongly arrested in Florida in 2023 after police used facial recognition software to identify him as a suspect in a child luring case. Dillon was later cleared and sued the police department, claiming the artificial intelligence technology made an error that hurt his life.
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Police arrested Richard Dillon for allegedly trying to lure a child from a McDonald's in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Dillon said he was more than 300 miles away when the crime happened.
Facial recognition software matched Dillon’s photo to images of the suspect with a 93% similarity.
Dillon was later cleared of all charges and filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and others.
The lawsuit says the police relied too much on fault-prone AI instead of proper investigation.
Dillon experienced repeated questioning and feared being wrongly arrested for months.
He spent a night in jail and had to post bond by borrowing money and pledging his truck as collateral.
Dillon says the case has damaged his reputation and made him afraid to be around children.
The facial recognition system used was called FACESNXT, operated by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
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The Trump administration has warned over 500 hospitals for not sharing clear prices for medical services. Hospitals that do not improve transparency may face fines up to $2 million each year.
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More than 500 hospitals received warnings about failing to show clear prices for healthcare.
Lack of price information can cause patients and others to pay more than necessary.
Hospitals were asked to submit plans to provide clear pricing details.
Penalties for not complying can reach $2 million per year per hospital.
These warnings are based on rules from a 2019 order signed by President Donald Trump.
The administration plans to enforce these rules more strictly.
More hospitals may get warnings soon for failing to share prices.
The goal is to help patients, employers, and insurers know medical costs beforehand.
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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, spent several hours answering questions from lawmakers about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who has died. Gates stated that he never witnessed Epstein doing anything illegal.
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Bill Gates testified before U.S. lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who has since died.
Gates said he never saw Epstein commit any crimes.
The questioning lasted several hours.
The testimony took place in the United States.
Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world and helped start Microsoft.
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Rescue teams in Orange County, California, searched for a young girl who was swept away by strong rip currents while walking on the beach with her family. The girl's mother and sibling were rescued, but the girl remained missing.
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The incident happened on a beach in Orange County, California.
The girl and her family were walking on the sand when waves and strong rip currents pulled them into the water.
Rip currents are strong water flows that can pull swimmers away from the shore.
Rescue teams worked in difficult and dangerous surf conditions to find the girl.
The girl's mother and sibling were safely rescued from the water.
The search took place on a Tuesday night.
The girl was still missing at the time of the report.
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A severe weather outbreak is affecting over 100 million people in the United States. The storm brings risks such as tornadoes, hail, strong winds, and very high temperatures.
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The severe storm will last multiple days.
More than 100 million Americans are in the affected areas.
The weather threats include tornadoes.
Hail storms are also expected.
Strong, damaging winds are part of the storm.
Temperatures may rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Forecasters are monitoring the situation closely.
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The United States experienced its highest inflation rate since April 2023 in May, based on the latest data from the government. This means that prices for goods and services increased faster than before during that time.
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Inflation in the U.S. reached its highest point since April 2023.
The increase happened in the month of May.
The data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inflation means a rise in the prices people pay for things.
Higher inflation can affect household budgets and the economy.
The news was reported by Kelly O'Grady for CBS News.
The report is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump’s administration for increasing inflation after new government data showed prices rising. The Labor Department said the cost of goods and services went up 4.2% over the last year and 0.5% in May.
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The Labor Department released new inflation data on a Wednesday.
The consumer price index (CPI), which tracks the cost of everyday items, rose 4.2% over the past year.
Prices increased by 0.5% in May alone.
Senator Chuck Schumer called this situation "Trumpflation."
Schumer blamed the Trump administration for the higher inflation rates.
Inflation means that the prices people pay for goods and services are going up.
Higher inflation can affect the overall economy and household budgets.
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The Florida Supreme Court allowed new U.S. House districts, drawn by Republicans, to be used in the upcoming midterm elections. The court rejected a request to stop these districts amid ongoing legal challenges that claim the map favors one party unfairly.
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The Florida Supreme Court voted 6-1 to allow the new congressional districts for the midterm elections.
The districts were drawn by Republicans and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis after a two-day special legislative session.
Opponents argue the new map is a partisan gerrymander, which means it unfairly benefits one political party.
Republicans currently hold 20 out of Florida’s 28 U.S. House seats and may gain up to four more with the new map.
The court said it cannot stop the use of the districts while lawsuits continue in lower courts.
Florida’s 2010 constitutional amendment bans drawing districts to reduce minority voting power and requires districts to be compact and follow boundaries where possible.
Governor DeSantis and his office say racial data was not used to create the new map.
The deadline for candidates to qualify for the August primaries is Friday, which makes the court’s decision important for election plans.
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A federal trial has started for Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of intentionally starting the Palisades Fire in California in January 2025. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed many homes near Los Angeles. Rinderknecht denies the charges and says he tried to help stop the fire.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, faces federal charges for starting the Palisades Fire.
The fire began on January 1, 2025, smoldered, then grew into a large blaze on January 7.
The fire killed 12 people and destroyed many buildings near Pacific Palisades, north of Los Angeles.
Prosecutors say Rinderknecht was near the fire’s start and deliberately lit it.
Rinderknecht called emergency services 16 times on January 1 and searched for fire-related content on ChatGPT.
His defense argues he tried to stop the fire and helped firefighters by reporting the blaze.
If convicted, Rinderknecht faces 5 to 45 years in prison.
The fire was fueled by dry weather, strong Santa Ana winds, and worsened by climate change and local building development.
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