Angela Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, criticized plans to make migrant care workers in the UK wait longer to gain permanent residency. She said it is wrong to change visa rules for people already living and working legally in the UK. The government is considering increasing the wait time from 5 to up to 15 years for some migrants to settle permanently.
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The UK government may change immigration rules to make it take longer for migrants to get permanent residency.
Care workers currently need 5 years before settling permanently; new rules could raise this to 15 years.
Migrants using benefits for over 12 months could face a 20-year wait for permanent residency.
Angela Rayner said changing the rules for people already living in the UK is unfair and "un-British."
She supports controlling the UK borders but opposes retrospective changes for legal migrants.
Rayner wants higher wages for care workers and to stop tying visas to specific employers to reduce exploitation.
The Home Secretary argues stricter rules are needed due to high immigration numbers.
Some Labour MPs oppose the new rules, calling them unfair and harmful to migrant workers.
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The House oversight committee, led by Representative James Comer, plans to ask Alan Dershowitz to testify about his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. This decision follows testimony from Epstein's former assistant and meetings with survivors who suggested Dershowitz should be questioned.
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Representative James Comer chairs the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
Comer will request Alan Dershowitz, Epstein’s former lawyer, to testify before the committee.
The request was influenced by testimony from Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff and meetings with survivors.
Lesley Groff said she did not know Epstein’s crimes while working for him but called him a "master manipulator."
Dershowitz defended Epstein during his legal troubles and helped negotiate Epstein’s 2008 plea deal.
Virginia Giuffre accused Dershowitz of sexual assault related to Epstein’s crimes, but Dershowitz denied this and was not charged.
Giuffre dropped her lawsuit against Dershowitz in 2022 and died in April 2025.
Dershowitz said he volunteered to testify and wants to tell his side of the story.
The committee said it will speak with anyone who has information about Epstein and Maxwell’s cases.
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A girl was swept into the ocean near Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California. Rescuers saved the girl’s mother and sibling, but the girl remains missing while search efforts continue.
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The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on May 19, 2026.
The girl was at the shoreline with her mother and sibling.
Strong water currents swept all three into the ocean.
Bystanders rescued the mother and one child.
The missing girl is still being searched for by rescue teams.
The search involves the Coast Guard, Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department, and Orange County Sheriff’s Harbor Patrol.
The location is Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, Southern California.
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Rep. Nancy Mace finished fifth in the South Carolina Republican primary for governor. Her political future is uncertain after a campaign that included both criticism and support of President Donald Trump and controversial statements about citizenship requirements for office.
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Nancy Mace is a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
She ran for governor in the South Carolina Republican primary.
Mace finished in fifth place in the primary race.
She both criticized and sought support from President Donald Trump.
Mace pushed for releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Near the end of the campaign, she proposed a law barring anyone not born in the U.S. from holding office or becoming a judge.
She questioned the qualifications of another candidate because he was a naturalized citizen.
Her future in politics is unclear after this loss.
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Bill Gates testified before a House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s network. Gates said he met Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014 but denied knowing about Epstein’s crimes and said he never visited Epstein’s properties connected to illegal activities.
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Bill Gates voluntarily appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The committee is investigating Epstein’s network and seeking transparency and justice for Epstein’s victims.
Gates met Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014 for discussions related to philanthropy and fundraising.
Gates admitted to having affairs unrelated to Epstein’s victims and apologized for his connection to Epstein.
Gates said he never saw or suspected Epstein’s criminal actions and never visited the locations tied to Epstein’s crimes.
Melinda French Gates expressed discomfort with Bill Gates’ relationship with Epstein and linked it to tensions in their marriage.
Transcripts of Gates’ testimony are expected to be released, with more witnesses likely to testify later.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), under President Donald Trump’s administration, proposed new rules to regulate prediction markets. These rules aim to make clear which types of events are allowed or not allowed to be traded on these platforms.
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The CFTC is the government agency in charge of overseeing markets where people can trade contracts based on future events.
Prediction markets let people bet on the outcome of events, like elections or economic indicators.
The new proposal seeks to define what events are "contrary to the public interest."
Events deemed contrary to public interest would be banned from being traded on prediction market platforms.
The goal is to provide clearer rules for what types of event contracts can be legally offered.
This is part of President Trump’s administration effort to regulate emerging financial markets.
The proposal was announced on a Wednesday, showing ongoing government focus on financial market oversight.
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Bill Gates testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony focuses on what Gates knew and his interactions related to Epstein.
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Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
The committee is investigating Jeffrey Epstein, who was involved in a criminal probe.
Gates was questioned about his relationship with Epstein.
Details about Gates’ meetings and communication with Epstein are being examined.
The testimony aims to clarify Gates’ involvement or knowledge of Epstein’s activities.
This is part of a broader investigation by U.S. lawmakers into Epstein-related networks.
CBS News reported live coverage and details of the hearing.
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President Donald Trump said he supports the recent rise in inflation because the U.S. is seizing millions of barrels of Iranian oil at night. He claimed this action is causing oil prices to stay high but expects inflation to drop quickly once the conflict ends.
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President Trump said he "loves" the inflation increase despite the Consumer Price Index rising to 4.2%, the highest since April 2023.
He announced the U.S. has been secretly taking millions of barrels of Iranian oil by hitting and disabling ships at night.
The president said oil prices remain high because of these actions, contributing to inflation.
Oil price mentioned was about $85 per barrel, with Brent crude at around $94 per barrel.
Trump also said the U.S. is extracting oil from Venezuela and Iran.
He predicted inflation will drop sharply after the conflict ends.
Higher inflation comes as Republicans try to keep control of Congress during a midterm election year.
Despite formerly strong polling on economic issues, Trump is currently trailing in economic approval ratings.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and inflation. She said the country is “in decline” and blamed Trump’s costly actions related to Iran for harming Americans, pointing out that during President Joe Biden’s time, inflation was heavily criticized by MAGA supporters.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a Republican Representative from Georgia.
She criticized President Donald Trump over the state of the economy and rising inflation.
Greene said the U.S. is “in decline” due to economic problems.
She mentioned the financial cost of Trump’s war on Iran as a factor affecting Americans.
Greene pointed out that MAGA supporters blamed President Joe Biden for inflation before.
The statement came as a reaction to current economic conditions and government actions.
The article highlights a shift in who some people are blaming for inflation and economic issues.
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President Donald Trump is making changes to reduce the number of women in administrative roles in his administration. These changes come amid increasing criticism of female journalists who cover his presidency.
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President Trump is cutting down on women working in key administrative jobs.
This action is happening while female journalists face more attacks and criticism.
The changes suggest a trend, not just one-off decisions.
Female journalists have increasingly reported feeling targeted for their work.
The shift in roles happens during President Trump’s current term.
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Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), an important law that allows the U.S. government to collect foreign intelligence, is set to expire this Friday unless Congress renews it. The renewal is uncertain because of political issues involving the nomination of Bill Pulte for a key intelligence position.
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Section 702 of FISA allows U.S. intelligence agencies to gather information from foreign targets outside the United States.
This law is critical for national security and helps monitor foreign threats.
The law will expire this Friday unless Congress votes to continue it.
Bill Pulte, the current director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been nominated for a top intelligence job.
The nomination of Bill Pulte is causing delays and uncertainty in renewing Section 702.
Senate Democrats are involved in the discussions about both the renewal and the nomination.
Without renewal, intelligence agencies may lose a key tool for protecting the country.
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Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo won the Republican primary for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District with President Donald Trump’s support. The seat opened after Rep. Mark Amodei retired, and Flippo beat candidates backed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Amodei.
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David Flippo is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.
He won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District.
President Donald Trump endorsed Flippo shortly before the primary.
Rep. Mark Amodei, who held the seat for 15 years, retired.
Both Governor Joe Lombardo and Amodei supported another candidate, James Settelmeyer.
Democrats selected Teresa Benitez-Thompson to run for the seat in November.
Some Democrats hoped Flippo’s win would make it easier to attract less partisan voters.
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The U.S. economy shows signs of strength with good consumer spending and job growth despite inflation and external challenges like the war in Iran. However, many Americans feel their personal financial situation is getting worse, and surveys show low confidence about the economy’s future.
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The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, following strong job gains in prior months.
Consumer spending remains strong, supporting about two-thirds of the U.S. economy.
Inflation has risen, partly due to gasoline prices increasing by about 40% since February.
Surveys indicate that 13.3% of Americans feel their finances are much worse than a year ago.
Nearly 44% of Americans feel at least somewhat worse off financially compared to last year.
The wealthiest households, earning over $250,000 annually, now make up about half of all consumer spending.
Rising credit card debt problems and wages not keeping up with inflation are worries for many Americans.
Consumer sentiment scores are at record lows according to the University of Michigan and the Conference Board.
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President Donald Trump spoke about Iran while signing the Secure America Act in the Oval Office. During the event, he also commented on the Maine primary race and called Graham Platner a thug.
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President Trump signed the Secure America Act in the Oval Office.
He answered questions from reporters during the signing event.
Trump said the U.S. will keep taking military actions against Iran.
He shared his thoughts on the primary election in Maine that took place on Tuesday.
President Trump called Graham Platner a thug during the discussion.
The event and remarks were covered by CBS News reporter Zak Hudak.
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During a signing event in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump said he "loves the inflation" despite the inflation rate reaching 4.2%, the highest in three years. He also mentioned that the U.S. has been taking millions of barrels of oil from Iran without Tehran knowing until now and predicted that inflation will drop quickly after the war ends.
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Inflation in the U.S. recently rose to 4.2%, a three-year high.
President Trump said he "loves the inflation" in response to this news.
The U.S. has been secretly taking millions of barrels of oil from Iran.
Iran was unaware of the oil removal until President Trump announced it.
President Trump expects inflation to fall sharply after the war ends.
The statements were made during an event in the Oval Office on June 10.
The comments relate to ongoing economic and international issues involving Iran.
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Rep. Jason Smith said Congress must address Social Security’s financial problems. This comes after the Trump administration said a key Social Security trust fund could run out by 2032.
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Rep. Jason Smith is a Republican from Missouri.
He spoke about the need for Congress to solve Social Security issues.
The Trump administration reports that a Social Security trust fund may be empty by 2032.
Social Security provides retirement and disability benefits to Americans.
The trust fund running out means the program won’t have enough money to pay full benefits.
Lawmakers have a deadline to fix the funding problem before it causes payment cuts.
Rep. Smith urged Congress to stop blaming each other and take action.
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The United States has reported over 2,000 confirmed measles cases this year, nearing the highest levels seen in decades. The outbreak is spreading mainly in communities with low vaccination rates and limited public health resources, while experts say the real number of cases could be much higher.
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There are more than 2,000 confirmed measles cases in the US so far in 2026.
This number is close to the total cases recorded in 2025, which was 2,228.
Measles spreads mostly in communities where many people are not vaccinated or under-vaccinated.
Babies too young to be vaccinated are also affected by the outbreak.
States with weaker public health departments and low vaccination rates, like Utah, have more cases.
Utah has a decentralized health system, which made controlling measles harder.
Some public health funding was cut by $11 billion, affecting local health departments’ ability to respond.
Some US leaders, including the Utah governor, have not publicly addressed the outbreak or vaccination efforts.
Vaccine misinformation is a major cause of the outbreak’s growth.
In some areas, efforts to control the outbreak included contact tracing, isolation, and increased vaccinations.
The outbreak has brought attention to the importance of vaccinations in protecting public health.
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Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, is running for her sixth term in the Senate. She faces a Democratic challenger, Graham Platner, who has had controversies. Collins is well known in her state and sometimes keeps some distance from President Donald Trump, which has helped her stay popular.
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Susan Collins is a Maine Republican senator seeking a sixth term.
Her main opponent is Democrat Graham Platner, a combat veteran and oyster farmer.
Platner has faced criticism for his past behavior, including online posts and a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery.
Collins has a long record of consecutive Senate votes and bringing federal money to Maine.
She has high name recognition and strong local support.
Collins sometimes stays apart from President Donald Trump’s positions.
Some Republican senators lost their seats because they closely followed President Trump’s lead.
Collins’ strategy of maintaining some independence from Trump may boost her chances for reelection.
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President Donald Trump said he liked the recent increase in inflation after May’s price data showed inflation reached 4.2% over the past year. He made this remark during a news interview when asked if he was worried about rising prices amid tensions with Iran.
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Inflation rose to 4.2% between May 2023 and May 2024.
The increase was highlighted in the consumer price index, a measure of average prices for goods and services.
President Trump stated he “loved” the inflation despite concerns it might harm the economy.
The comment came during a time of heightened tensions related to Iran.
The inflation rise is connected to price spikes seen in May 2024.
Inflation impacts the cost of living by making many goods and services more expensive.
The President’s reaction contrasts with usual political concerns about inflation.
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