Comedian Jon Stewart said that President Donald Trump had a very difficult time during an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press." The interview ended suddenly after President Trump removed his microphone and left following challenging questions from the host Kristen Welker.
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President Trump appeared on NBC News’ program "Meet the Press."
During the interview, host Kristen Welker questioned President Trump about false claims.
President Trump abruptly ended the interview by taking off his microphone and walking away.
Jon Stewart described the interview as President Trump’s “worst nightmare.”
The interview was tense and involved sharp exchanges between the president and the host.
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The article explains the history and background of Uncle Sam, a symbol used to represent the United States government. It looks at who inspired this national figure and how it became a well-known icon.
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Uncle Sam is a character that stands for the U.S. government.
The image of Uncle Sam has been used for many years in American culture.
The article explores the origin of Uncle Sam’s name and appearance.
It connects Uncle Sam to real people and historical events.
The story is part of the CBS News series called "USA to Z."
The feature is available to watch on CBS News platforms.
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A man in Louisiana was attacked by an alligator after he reportedly tried to escape from a drunk driving investigation. Even after being injured by the alligator, the man kept running and was found again by authorities.
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The incident happened in Louisiana.
A man was being investigated for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
The man tried to run away from the investigation.
During the escape, he was attacked by an alligator.
Despite his injuries from the attack, he continued to flee.
Authorities later found the man after the attack.
The alligator attack was part of the man’s attempt to escape law enforcement.
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Many young voters feel unhappy with both the Democratic and Republican parties. They believe that neither party fully understands or addresses their concerns as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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Young voters express dissatisfaction with both major political parties.
They feel that Democrats and Republicans "get it wrong" on important issues.
The discussion occurred ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Emma Goldberg, a reporter for The New York Times, discussed this topic on CBS News 24/7 Mornings.
Young voters’ disillusionment may influence election outcomes.
The issue highlights a possible gap between political parties and younger citizens.
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Oklahoma became the 17th U.S. state to ban child marriage by raising the minimum marriage age to 18 with no exceptions. The new law will take effect on November 1, joining other states that have ended child marriage to protect minors, especially girls, from abuse and exploitation.
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Oklahoma’s law, signed by Governor Kevin Stitt, makes 18 the minimum marriage age with no exceptions starting November 1.
Before this, minors could marry with parental or court approval, including children 16 or younger.
Child marriage is still legal in 33 states, some with no minimum age.
Since 2000, about 315,000 children as young as 10 have been married in the U.S., mostly girls to adult men.
17 states have banned child marriage by raising the marriage age to 18; examples include Maine, Oregon, and Missouri.
Child marriage is considered a human rights violation by the United Nations because minors cannot give full consent.
Advocates warn that minors may be taken across state lines for marriage where laws are less strict.
Other states like Arizona, Ohio, and North Carolina are currently considering laws to ban child marriage.
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President Donald Trump said that U.S. fuel prices are “not very high” despite recent increases linked to the conflict with Iran. Gas prices rose after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, causing concerns about inflation and cost of living for Americans.
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The national average price for a gallon of gas was about $4.16 on Tuesday, $0.37 less than a month ago but $1 higher than last year.
The U.S.-Iran conflict has disrupted oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global and U.S. fuel prices.
President Trump said the administration is releasing oil from the Hormuz area to help keep prices down.
Gas prices are higher than before the Iran war began but lower than levels under President Biden, according to Trump.
The increase in fuel prices has contributed to overall inflation, which reached 3.8% last month.
High energy costs have raised prices for other goods and services, such as groceries and airfare.
Moody’s Analytics estimates the conflict and price increases have cost U.S. households about $100 billion.
Upcoming inflation data will influence decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates.
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Shasta County, California, has some of the highest rates of suicide and gun ownership in the state, with many suicides involving firearms. Local families, health workers, and officials are trying to find ways to reduce suicide without discouraging gun ownership, which is a strong part of the local culture.
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Shasta County, about 200 miles north of San Francisco, has very high suicide and gun ownership rates.
In 2024, about three-quarters of suicide deaths in Shasta were men, almost all using guns.
Suicide rates in Shasta reached 33.3 per 100,000 in 2022, three times higher than the California average.
Over half of recent suicides in Shasta involved gunshot wounds.
Gun ownership in northern California counties is much higher than in urban areas like Los Angeles or the Bay Area.
Programs like gun violence restraining orders can temporarily restrict access to guns for people at risk of hurting themselves or others.
Public health officials say reducing gun ownership alone may not work in places like Shasta, where guns are a key part of the local identity.
Families affected by suicide say talking more openly about mental health and prevention is important.
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A man suspected of driving while impaired in Louisiana tried to run away from police by jumping into a swamp. An alligator attacked him, injuring his arms, but he was later caught and taken to the hospital before being arrested.
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Victor Rivas, 40, was suspected of driving while impaired near New Orleans.
He crashed his car, then was stopped by police who saw signs of impairment.
Rivas fled on foot, jumping into a swamp twice to escape.
An alligator attacked him during the second escape, injuring both his arms.
Police captured Rivas after using drones to track him.
His injuries were not life-threatening, and he received hospital treatment.
Rivas was charged with driving while impaired and resisting an officer.
Police have additional warrants related to the car crash that started the stop.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has officially applied for a presidential pardon. He is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his company and is asking for a pardon after finishing his sentence.
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Sam Bankman-Fried founded the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
He is serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud charges.
The charges are linked to the collapse of FTX.
Bankman-Fried formally applied for a presidential pardon.
The pardon request is to be considered after he completes his sentence.
The application is listed on the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s website.
A presidential pardon is an official forgiveness for a federal crime.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating is near the lowest point of his time in office, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey found that many Americans expect gasoline prices to keep going up because of the war involving Iran.
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Only 35% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance.
This approval rating is close to the lowest in his political career.
The poll was released on a Monday by Reuters/Ipsos.
Many Americans believe gas prices will rise due to the conflict with Iran.
The survey reflects public opinion during ongoing international tensions.
The data focuses on how national events affect views on the president.
It highlights concerns about the impact of foreign conflict on the U.S. economy.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded its new electronic health record (EHR) system to four medical centers in Ohio and Kentucky. This upgrade aims to improve healthcare services for veterans by modernizing medical records and making it easier for doctors to access and share patient information.
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The VA's EHR system now operates at medical centers in Cincinnati, Chillicothe, Dayton (Ohio), and Fort Thomas (Kentucky).
Over 107,000 veterans and about 7,200 VA staff in southern Ohio are using the new system.
The system allows medical records to be shared smoothly between the VA, the Department of Defense, and other healthcare partners.
It helps reduce repeated tests by providing doctors access to past medical results.
The project is part of a nationwide effort to modernize health records for around 9 million veterans.
The rollout had been paused in 2023 to fix technical problems and safety concerns.
After improvements, the VA resumed the program in April 2026, expanding from Michigan into other states.
More VA facilities in Indiana, Ohio, and Alaska will adopt the new system later in 2026.
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The Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act is part of the House farm bill and may allow horse slaughter to become legal again across the United States. Many lawmakers from both political parties and some states currently oppose this idea.
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The SOB Act is included in the House farm bill.
The bill could make horse slaughter legal nationwide again.
There is strong opposition to horse slaughter from lawmakers of both major political parties.
Some states already have bans against horse slaughter.
The bill may override these existing state-level bans.
The issue involves concerns about who lawmakers are listening to—lobbyists or voters.
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The Kennedy Center removed President Trump's name from its website, YouTube pages, and formal invitations for their annual honors ceremony. However, President Trump's name is still visible on the center’s Instagram, Facebook, and X social media accounts.
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The Kennedy Center took down President Trump’s name from its website and YouTube pages on Monday.
Formal invitations for the Kennedy Center's annual honors ceremony no longer include President Trump’s name.
President Trump’s name remains on the center’s Instagram, Facebook, and X accounts.
The changes happened following a court ruling (details not provided in the article excerpt).
The Kennedy Center is a major cultural institution in the United States that hosts events and honors artists.
Removal of the name on some platforms shows selective updating across different social media channels.
The move reflects a change in how the Kennedy Center publicly shows association with President Trump.
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California lawmakers are proposing a new rule that would require most people buying guns to take a hands-on safety training course before buying a firearm. This course would include live shooting practice at a range and must be completed before getting the firearm safety certificate needed to purchase a gun.
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The proposed law is called Senate Bill 948 (SB 948).
It would require at least four hours of hands-on gun safety training, including live-fire exercises, starting July 1, 2028.
Currently, buyers only need to pass a written gun safety test to get a firearms safety certificate.
The new training aims to reduce accidental shootings and improve responsible gun ownership.
New residents moving to California would have 180 days to register their guns and get a safety certificate under the new rules.
The bill is led by Democratic State Senator Jesse Arreguín.
Supporters say California’s current gun laws lack practical training requirements compared to some other states.
The law would create more steps for first-time gun buyers, including finding certified instructors and completing range training before buying a gun.
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Annabel Rook, a woman from London who helped refugee women and victims of trafficking, was murdered by her partner, Clifton George, who was sentenced to life in prison. Her family remembered her as kind and focused on helping others, while also warning about the risks in abusive relationships, especially when trying to leave.
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Clifton George, 45, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 23 years for murdering Annabel Rook in her home.
Annabel Rook was stabbed 31 times and her house was set on fire by George after they argued following their breakup.
Annabel was a co-founder of MamaSuze, a charity supporting refugee women, and helped other community projects for vulnerable women.
Her family described her as selfless, kind, and always seeing the good in people, including her abusive partner.
George had a history of abusive and angry behavior but hid this anger from others.
Annabel’s parents spoke about the dangers of leaving abusive relationships, saying the separation period can be the most dangerous.
The family urges victims of domestic abuse to find a safe place and avoid contact with their abusers.
Since Annabel’s death, support for her charity, MamaSuze, has increased, continuing her legacy of helping others.
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Kemi Badenoch criticized the Macpherson report, saying it caused problems by making police too afraid to stop and search young black men. She announced plans to remove the duty for public bodies to promote equality, arguing this would help stop crimes and save lives by allowing more stop and search actions.
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Badenoch said the Macpherson report wrongly made accusations of racism be treated as fact.
She believes fear of being called racist has stopped authorities from acting to prevent crimes.
Badenoch plans to scrap the public sector equality duty (PSED), which requires public bodies to promote equality.
She supports tripling stop and search actions, including more searches of black boys, to reduce crime.
A report showed black people are up to 48 times more likely than white people to be stopped and searched in some wealthy parts of London.
Some victims’ families reportedly want more stop and search to protect young black people.
Critics warn removing the PSED could increase discrimination against pregnant women, disabled people, and others.
Disability charities say the PSED helps ensure equal access to services like healthcare and education.
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is asking a court to release money from a trust his parents set up for him. He wants the money to pay for his legal defense after being charged with murdering his parents, charges which he denies.
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Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home in December 2025.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.
Nick’s civil attorneys filed a petition to access funds from a trust his parents created for him.
The trustees have refused to release the money, despite instructions that Nick should have received part of it at age 30.
The trust has at least $1.5 million, but the exact amount is unknown because the trustee has not shared details.
Nick hired private lawyer Alan Jackson, but the lawyer left the case after less than a month.
Nick’s siblings initially agreed to pay for his lawyer but later changed their minds.
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Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is asking a court to give him $1.5 million from a trust fund his parents set up for him. He says he needs the money to pay for his legal defense and basic needs while in jail.
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Nick Reiner is charged with killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who were found stabbed in their home in Los Angeles in December.
Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.
He is asking a court to release $1.5 million from a trust fund created by his parents, money he was supposed to receive when he turned 30 and 35.
The trustee, attorney Paul R. Kanin, has denied giving him access to the funds, citing various reasons.
Nick’s previous lawyer, Alan Jackson, left the case but said he would return if funds become available.
Nick’s siblings initially agreed to pay for the lawyer but changed their minds.
The murder case is ongoing, and a pretrial hearing is set for September.
The District Attorney has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty.
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Lesley Groff, who worked as Jeffrey Epstein’s assistant for many years, will be interviewed in a private session by the House Oversight Committee. She worked for Epstein until his 2019 arrest on sex trafficking charges and has not been charged with any crimes.
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Lesley Groff was Jeffrey Epstein’s assistant from 2001 until July 2019.
Epstein was arrested in 2019 for sex trafficking offenses.
Groff’s name appears over 160,000 times in Justice Department documents related to Epstein.
She has never been charged with any crime.
Groff’s lawyers say she did not know about Epstein’s illegal actions.
The House Oversight Committee scheduled a closed-door transcribed interview with Groff.
The interview will take place on a Tuesday (date unspecified).
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The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term. The Senate has already approved the bill after months of delays, and passage in the House would end the funding stalemate for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
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The bill provides $70 billion to immigration enforcement agencies through the end of President Trump’s term.
The Senate approved the bill early on Friday after weeks of delays.
The House vote is scheduled for Tuesday around 4:30 p.m.
House Republican leaders expect the bill to pass despite a small margin and attendance challenges during primary season.
Delays occurred due to President Trump’s requests for $1 billion for White House ballroom construction and $1.8 billion for a Justice Department fund to pay those claiming political persecution.
The ballroom funding was removed from the bill, and the Justice Department said it would no longer pursue the political persecution fund.
Republicans used a budget reconciliation process allowing passage with a simple Senate majority, bypassing the usual 60-vote threshold.
Democrats oppose funding ICE and Border Patrol without immigration reforms.
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