Vice President Vance announced he will ask the Justice Department to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for possible criminal fraud. This follows a report by a House committee that found Walz and Ellison knew about fraud and government problems.
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Vice President Vance made the announcement on Monday.
He plans to refer Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the DOJ.
The referral is for a criminal fraud investigation.
A House Oversight Committee report prompted this action.
The report says Walz and Ellison were aware of widespread fraud.
It also notes failures within the government related to this issue.
The investigation will be led by the U.S. Justice Department.
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Republican leader Richard Hudson said President Donald Trump's statement about not caring about the midterm elections was misunderstood. Hudson explained that Trump is focused on making the world safer, especially regarding Iran, and cares about the struggles Americans face.
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President Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that he does not care about the midterm elections.
Trump’s comment was related to his stance on Iran and not yielding to Iran due to domestic pressure.
Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said Trump cares deeply about Americans’ challenges.
Hudson said Trump and he often talk about the issues people face.
Trump emphasized stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons as his main focus.
Prices have risen partly because of tensions with Iran during Trump’s leadership.
Polls show Democrats currently lead the generic House ballot by 55% to 40%.
Democrats lead on major economic issues like the cost of living and the economy.
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The U.S. military used an unmanned sea drone to rescue two crew members from a crashed Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, close to Iran. This is the first time a sea drone has been used for such a rescue.
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An Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway near Iran.
Two crew members were aboard the helicopter when it went down.
The U.S. military deployed a sea drone to rescue the crew members.
This rescue marks the first time a sea drone has been used in a recovery operation like this.
The U.S. military confirmed the successful rescue of the two crew members.
The use of sea drones shows new technology being applied in military rescue missions.
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The US Coast Guard is using at least six sailing drones on the Great Lakes to monitor cross-border activities like illegal fishing, human trafficking, and drug smuggling. These drones are part of a $15.5 million contract funded under President Trump’s infrastructure bill and are equipped with radar, cameras, and artificial intelligence.
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The drones are 33 feet long and can operate for up to 100 days without servicing or refueling.
They are made by Saildrone Inc, a California-based private company.
The drones collect surveillance data that Saildrone sells to the government.
Five US states border the Great Lakes along with Canada: Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Some locals and rights groups worry about privacy and how collected data is used.
The US Coast Guard has not released detailed info on drug or migration cases in the area, citing security reasons.
The Coast Guard says the drones help improve safety and monitoring but there is no evidence the Great Lakes have become less safe.
Around 210,000 recreational boats use the Great Lakes, and some fear surveillance could affect their experience.
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A new study predicts that heat-related hospital visits in the US will more than double by 2040, rising from about 109,000 cases a year to around 237,000. This increase will nearly double healthcare costs linked to extreme heat, with poorer and vulnerable populations facing the greatest risks due to rising temperatures and higher energy costs.
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Heat-related emergency visits and hospitalizations in the US are expected to increase to about 237,000 annually by 2040.
Annual healthcare costs for heat-related illnesses could exceed $1 billion by then.
Extreme heat causes more deaths in the US each year than all other types of extreme weather combined.
Poorer people and those with existing health problems are more at risk because they may lack air conditioning or live in poorly cooled homes.
The study examined 53 major US cities and found California and Las Vegas will face the highest number of heat-related health issues.
Areas not used to extreme heat, like the northeast and Ohio Valley, may see the worst health impacts during heat waves.
Higher energy prices and cuts to government programs designed to help cities manage extreme heat could worsen the problem.
US households face rising electricity bills, making it harder for many to afford air conditioning during hot spells.
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The U.S. government is starting to use new tools that can monitor and influence federal workers. These tools are being adopted before Congress creates clear rules on how to use them properly.
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Washington is introducing new technologies for employee surveillance.
These tools can track and influence federal employees' work.
There are no clear rules yet from Congress about using these tools.
The tools affect workers in the federal government.
The adoption is happening now, ahead of legislative guidelines.
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President Donald Trump confirmed that two crew members of an Apache helicopter were rescued after it crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. He also made remarks about the war in Iran.
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An Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Two crew members from the helicopter were rescued and are safe.
President Donald Trump spoke publicly about the incident.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
President Trump also discussed the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The report was covered by CBS News after President Trump attended an NBA Finals game in New York City.
The incident highlights tensions in a region important to global security.
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Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, has asked a court to release money from a $1.5 million trust set up by his parents. He wants the funds to pay for his legal defense and basic needs while he awaits trial on charges of murdering his parents.
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Nick Reiner is charged with the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner.
Nick's parents created individual trusts for their children, including him, with money to be released at ages 30 and 35.
Nick turned 30 but did not receive the first half of his trust money as stated in the trust terms.
The trustees have denied releasing the funds, giving various excuses including doubts about Nick's competence.
Nick's attorneys say the trust's terms are clear and deny the trustees’ reasons for withholding the money.
Nick needs the money to pay legal fees and buy basic items like soap and socks while in jail.
High-profile attorney Alan Jackson had agreed to represent Nick but withdrew after Nick’s siblings stopped funding him.
The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office is currently representing Nick.
The petition says Nick is presumed innocent and should have access to his lawfully owned funds to mount his defense.
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President Trump said that two crew members from a U.S. attack helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz are safe. The AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman while on patrol, according to U.S. Central Command.
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The helicopter involved was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.
The crash happened near the Strait of Hormuz, close to Oman’s coast.
The helicopter was on patrol in regional waters at the time of the crash.
Two crew members were aboard the helicopter.
President Trump confirmed late Monday that the crew members are “fine.”
The information about the crash was reported by U.S. Central Command.
President Trump made his statement while traveling back to Washington from New York City.
The update on the helicopter crash came on the same day when the House took up a reconciliation measure.
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The Trump Administration has unveiled plans to redesign Penn Station in New York City to create a more spacious, modern, and efficient transit hub. The redesign features a grand new entrance, a single-level concourse to improve passenger flow, higher ceilings, and expanded track capacity to address current crowding and congestion problems.
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Penn Station serves about 100 million passengers yearly on Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the Long Island Rail Road.
The redesign includes a new grand entrance on Eighth Avenue with an Art Deco style to replace the Infosys Theater.
A single-level, ADA-compliant concourse will consolidate passenger areas and improve visibility and movement.
The plan calls for higher ceilings and wider walkways to reduce crowding during busy times.
Track capacity will be expanded with some through-running, meaning some trains could pass through the station without reversing direction.
The project will keep Madison Square Garden but will wrap it in a taller exterior that adds retail and utility space.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing nearly $250 million for the design and planning stages.
Overall funding will include federal grants, loans, and private investments, with a larger $5 billion investment into the Northeast Rail Corridor to improve major rail hubs nationwide.
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Democrat Graham Platner is trying to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. He will run against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election. Despite some recent controversies, Platner continues his campaign.
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Maine voters are choosing their Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.
The winner will face Senator Susan Collins in the November general election.
Graham Platner is currently the leading Democratic candidate.
Platner has faced some recent controversies or scandals.
Despite these issues, Platner remains in the race and is confident.
Primaries are being held in four states on the same day.
The report was provided by CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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President Donald Trump said the NBA is "a little left-wing" but "great" after being booed during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. He made these remarks while speaking to reporters outside Air Force One at JFK Airport.
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President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
He was booed by some fans during the game.
After the game, he described the NBA as "a little left-wing."
Despite that, he called the NBA "great."
The comments were made outside Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The location of the game was Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The interaction happened on a Monday evening.
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A man in Louisiana tried to escape police by jumping into a swamp and was attacked by an alligator. Despite injuries, he kept running but was caught and arrested for drunk driving and other charges.
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The man, Victor Rivas, was driving recklessly and crashed his car on Interstate 10 in Jefferson parish, Louisiana.
Police stopped his car on I-310 in St Charles parish, but he ran into a swamp to avoid arrest.
An alligator attacked Rivas in the swamp, causing injuries to both his arms.
Rivas continued fleeing after the attack but was found and arrested with help from drone technology.
He was treated at a hospital and charged with driving while impaired, resisting arrest, hit and run, and careless driving.
Louisiana state police and local sheriff’s office worked together on the case.
The sheriff’s office shared a humorous AI-generated image of an alligator dressed as a police deputy.
There is a previous report of a reptile helping police, but it was revealed as a joke.
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Thirty-five former judges stated that the settlement in a case involving President Donald Trump was not genuine. They claimed the deal was made through secret cooperation and deception.
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Thirty-five ex-judges expressed doubts about a legal settlement involving President Trump.
These judges said the settlement was fake or dishonest.
They believe the settlement was made through hidden agreements.
The former judges described the situation as involving fraud.
The issue concerns a legal case about President Trump.
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Some Republican lawmakers who pushed for more public information on Jeffrey Epstein’s case are facing political challenges in upcoming elections. Representative Nancy Mace, who supported releasing these records, is currently behind in the South Carolina governor’s primary after President Trump endorsed her opponent.
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Nancy Mace openly supported releasing Justice Department files about Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump did not endorse Mace and instead backed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in South Carolina’s GOP primary.
Mace believes her push for transparency on Epstein was why she lost Trump’s endorsement.
Trump wrote that Evette would be a strong governor and fully supported her campaign.
The dispute over the Epstein files caused tension between Trump and some Republican lawmakers.
Trump signed a law to release Epstein-related government records, but some Republicans said the release was too slow and incomplete.
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie also challenged Trump and lost his primary after Trump endorsed his opponent.
The Epstein files controversy created rare public disagreement inside the Republican Party.
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President Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, who has worked as his personal lawyer, to be the new attorney general. Blanche is currently the acting attorney general and has represented President Trump in several important legal cases.
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President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Todd Blanche is currently the acting attorney general.
Blanche previously worked as President Trump’s personal lawyer.
He has represented President Trump in several high-profile legal cases.
The nomination was announced during a CBS News report.
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The U.S. military is investigating the crash of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Two U.S. Army soldiers were rescued by a sea drone in the first-ever water rescue operation using an unmanned vehicle by the U.S. military.
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The helicopter crashed into the sea near the Strait of Hormuz while patrolling off Oman.
The two crew members were rescued within about two hours after the crash.
The rescue was carried out using an unmanned surface drone operated by Task Force 59.
Both soldiers were reported to be in stable condition.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
President Donald Trump confirmed the soldiers were unharmed.
Task Force 59 is part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain.
This was the first time the U.S. military used a drone for a sea rescue operation.
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A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for nearly ten years is now supporting Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. The lawyer praised Paxton personally but criticized his political ties to President Trump and said Texas needs change on issues like education and healthcare.
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Dan Cogdell, who was part of Ken Paxton’s legal defense team, endorsed Democrat James Talarico.
Cogdell defended Paxton through a 2023 impeachment trial that ended with Paxton being acquitted.
Cogdell said his duty to Paxton ended after the courtroom, and now he supports what he thinks is right for Texas.
He criticized Paxton for focusing too much on pleasing President Trump politically.
Cogdell is a registered Democrat but calls himself a moderate and has historically contributed more to Republicans.
Talarico hopes to flip the Texas Senate seat from Republican to Democrat in the upcoming election.
Paxton recently defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, helped by an endorsement from President Trump.
Paxton’s campaign called Cogdell’s endorsement unsurprising due to his party affiliation.
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President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the interim director of national intelligence. Bill Pulte does not have experience in intelligence or national security. The appointment aimed to find proof that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
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President Trump made the appointment of Bill Pulte.
Bill Pulte lacks experience in intelligence or national security.
The role is interim director of national intelligence.
The purpose was to investigate claims about the 2020 election.
The investigation focused on proving the election was stolen.
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The newsletter called Movement will become part of The Hill Insider, a paid digital subscription starting in July 2026. Subscribers will get a weekly political briefing along with live editor talks and special reports from Washington reporters.
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Movement is a newsletter focusing on politics and policy.
It will join The Hill Insider, a new paid digital subscription.
The Hill Insider launches in July 2026.
Subscribers get weekly briefings on political topics.
The subscription includes live editor calls.
Readers will have direct access to the reporters.
The content focuses on events and changes in Washington, D.C.
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