The FBI stopped a planned attack on a UFC event held at the White House. The plan involved using drones with explosives and snipers to target people at the event. The suspect’s mother alerted authorities, which helped prevent the attack.
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The FBI foiled a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House.
The attack plan included drones carrying explosives.
Snipers were also part of the alleged attack plan.
The event was scheduled for Sunday.
A suspect’s mother reported him to the authorities.
Court documents describe the details of the plot.
The attack was aimed at specific attendees of the UFC event.
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Vice President Vance said the Trump administration has not yet shared the full text of the agreement made with Iran. This delay is because of delicate diplomatic issues involving Iran and the countries helping with the talks.
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Vice President Vance spoke on SiriusXM’s “The Megyn Kelly Show.”
The administration made a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
The MOU is a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran.
The full text of the MOU has not been released yet.
Diplomatic sensitivities are causing the delay in releasing the text.
Other countries are involved in helping mediate the talks.
The Trump administration is handling this process carefully.
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Cameron Hamilton is President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He is testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee amid discussions about the future role of FEMA under this administration.
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Cameron Hamilton was briefly the head of FEMA last year before being fired.
He is nominated by President Donald Trump to lead FEMA again.
Hamilton previously defended FEMA when the administration had plans to dismantle it.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on his nomination.
Hamilton has no experience as a state or local emergency management director.
He has criticized FEMA publicly in the past.
The Trump administration has recently seemed less focused on getting rid of FEMA.
The confirmation hearing took place at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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More than 72 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Fourth of July holiday. This forecast predicts a record number of people traveling for the holiday season.
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Over 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the Fourth of July holiday.
The travel prediction is a record high for this holiday.
The forecast was reported by AAA, a major American automobile club.
The information highlights increased travel activity during the holiday.
The Fourth of July is a popular time for Americans to visit family, friends, and vacation spots.
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Nearly 3 million homeowners in New York will receive more than $2 billion in property tax relief this year through the state's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. Payments and tax reductions will be distributed from summer into fall, with eligibility mainly based on income and whether the home is the owner's primary residence.
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The STAR program offers property tax relief to most New York homeowners earning less than $500,000 a year.
Senior homeowners with incomes below about $110,000 can get larger benefits, up to $1,500.
Most people will receive between $350 and $600 in relief.
Payments may come as direct checks, direct deposits, or reductions on school tax bills.
The total amount paid out statewide exceeds $2 billion.
Payments started in summer and will continue through the fall to match local school tax deadlines.
Homeowners should check their STAR enrollment and keep their payment info updated.
New eligible homeowners who are not enrolled yet can still apply to receive benefits.
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Five people have been charged in connection with an alleged plan to attack a UFC event at the White House. Investigators say the suspects intended to use drones with explosives and snipers in the attack.
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Five individuals face criminal charges related to the plot.
The planned attack targeted a UFC event held at the White House.
The suspects allegedly planned to use drones rigged with explosives.
Snipers were also reportedly part of the planned attack method.
The investigation is ongoing and is being covered by CBS News.
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Vice President Vance said the reported plan to attack lawmakers at a UFC fight near the White House was not very developed. He noted that the suspects were not in the city during the event, which had strong security and many spectators.
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The alleged attack plot targeted lawmakers at a UFC match near the White House.
Vice President Vance described the plot as "not that advanced."
The suspects were not present in Washington, D.C. when the event took place.
The UFC event had thousands of people watching.
Security at the event was high to protect attendees and officials.
The information was shared by Vice President Vance on a Tuesday evening.
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Retired U.S. Army and Texas National Guard staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo is trying to stop the deportation of his wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Barahona-Martinez entered the U.S. illegally twice and faces deportation despite having no criminal record and possible eligibility for residency due to her marriage to a U.S. citizen.
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Wilmer Trujillo served about 20 years in the U.S. Army and Texas National Guard with deployments overseas.
His wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, was arrested by ICE during a routine check-in in Dallas on June 10.
Barahona-Martinez entered the U.S. illegally in 2005 and again in 2018, leading to a deportation order from 2005.
She has no criminal record and may be eligible for a green card through marriage, but must convince an immigration judge to reopen her case.
The Trump administration has focused on deporting people with old deportation orders, even without criminal records.
Barahona-Martinez is currently held in an ICE detention center in Alvarado, Texas.
The couple married in 2019, and Barahona-Martinez returned to care for her son’s medical needs and protect him from gang recruitment in Honduras.
The family is uncertain if ICE will allow her to continue her residency process while detained or if she must remain in custody.
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The UK government will soon apologise to people affected by forced adoptions that happened in England after World War Two. Many unmarried mothers were pressured to give up their babies for adoption, and the apology will acknowledge the government's role in this.
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Around 185,000 babies were taken from mothers in England in the 30 years after World War Two.
Many mothers were unmarried and faced pressure to give up their children for adoption.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the government will issue a full apology soon.
The prime minister will also speak about this "shameful period" in history.
A parliamentary committee found that government decisions created an environment where unmarried mothers were often shamed or coerced.
The government is urged to improve access to adoption records and provide support to those affected.
Previous governments had said sorry but did not officially apologise for forced adoptions.
The Scottish and Welsh governments, and the Church of England, have already apologised for their parts in these adoptions.
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Retired Staff Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo, a U.S. citizen and military veteran, is asking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release his wife. She is facing deportation to Honduras because of a deportation order from 20 years ago, even though she has no criminal record.
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Wilmer Trujillo served nearly 20 years in the U.S. Army and Texas National Guard.
He is a U.S. citizen.
His wife was arrested by ICE.
The reason for her arrest is a deportation order that is 20 years old.
She has no criminal record.
She is at risk of being deported to Honduras.
Trujillo says the situation is breaking his family apart.
The Department of Homeland Security is involved in her case.
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President Donald Trump endorsed several candidates in recent Republican primary races, with many winning their contests in states like Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma. However, a key loss occurred in Georgia, where his endorsed candidate for governor, Burt Jones, was defeated by Rick Jackson.
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Trump endorsed candidates in Senate, House, and governor races in the 2026 primaries.
Barry Moore won Alabama’s Senate runoff with Trump’s endorsement.
Mike Collins won the Georgia Senate primary, also endorsed by Trump.
Kevin Hern won the Oklahoma Senate primary on Trump’s list of endorsed candidates.
Burt Jones, Trump’s endorsed candidate for Georgia governor, lost to Rick Jackson by about 5 percentage points.
Rick Jackson spent approximately $100 million of his own money and defeated Jones despite Trump’s and Governor Kemp’s endorsements.
Trump praised many winning candidates on his social media platform, Truth Social, but acknowledged the loss of Jones.
The results show Trump’s endorsements still have strong influence but are not guaranteed to secure victory.
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Jimmy Chilimigras, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, graduated from law school and became the world’s youngest certified public accountant (CPA). He aims to work on changing US tax laws and to take legal action against social media companies that he believes create addictive and harmful products for young people.
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Jimmy Chilimigras graduated from law school at age 18.
He became the youngest certified public accountant (CPA) in the world.
He wants to help reform US tax law and fight against "predatory" social media companies.
Chilimigras claims social media companies design addictive products that harm youth.
He was homeschooled and earned his high school diploma at age 12.
By age 15, he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting online.
He scored 174 out of 180 on the LSAT before turning 16.
He attends Loyola University New Orleans for law school, commuting from Mississippi.
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President Donald Trump said the preliminary agreement with Iran is not finished and could change. He warned that the U.S. might start military strikes against Iran again if the deal is not satisfactory.
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President Trump described the Iran agreement as a "memorandum of understanding," not a final deal.
He said the U.S. could resume military actions against Iran if the deal does not meet his approval.
Trump made these comments while speaking next to Egyptian officials.
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) nomination is currently delayed.
The delay in the DNI nomination is linked to the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act is a recent legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress.
President Trump’s remarks reflect ongoing concerns about the Iran deal’s strength and enforceability.
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Heavy rain caused dangerous driving conditions on Tuesday in parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The storms led to stranded drivers and challenging weather in the southern and Gulf Coast areas.
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Heavy rain struck Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi on Tuesday.
The rain created unsafe conditions on the roads.
Some drivers got stuck or stranded due to the weather.
The affected area includes the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast.
News coverage was provided by CBS News and reporter Jason Allen.
The weather made travel difficult and raised safety concerns.
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The FBI stopped a planned attack targeting a UFC event on the White House lawn. The attackers planned to use drones with explosives and snipers to cause harm, and five people have been charged for their roles in the plot.
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The attack was planned to happen during a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn.
The attackers intended to use drones carrying explosives aimed at the north side of the White House.
Snipers were also planned to shoot people escaping the drone attack.
Five individuals have been charged in connection with the plot.
The attackers were partly motivated by anger about investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
The FBI successfully prevented the attack before it could take place.
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Five people were sentenced for their roles in violent riots in Ely, Cardiff, following the deaths of two teenagers in a e-bike crash in May 2023. The court experienced disruptions when members of the public shouted abuse at the judge during the sentencing hearing.
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Riots occurred after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, who crashed their e-bike in Ely, Cardiff.
About 150 people took part in hours of violence and vandalism on May 22, 2023.
Five rioters—Ashdon O'Dare, Lee Robinson, Michaela Gonzales, Jordan Bratcher, and Tyler Stapleton—received prison sentences ranging from four years and four months to six years and six months.
O'Dare was identified as an instigator who encouraged the crowd early in the riots.
Police officers faced aggressive behavior, including being hit by bottles, stones, bricks, and even a petrol bomb.
Court showed police bodycam footage capturing the escalation of violence and attacks on officers.
During sentencing, some people in the public gallery shouted abusive language and made offensive gestures toward the judge.
Police considered the riot one of the worst violent events in Cardiff in decades, with officers fearing for their safety.
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President Donald Trump gave a new nickname to Senator Jon Ossoff while supporting Mike Collins in Georgia’s Senate race. Trump praised Collins as well-respected and said he would hold rallies in Georgia to help Collins win against Ossoff.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social targeting Senator Jon Ossoff with a new nickname.
Trump called Ossoff a “pathetic failed Dumocrat Senator” and used a play on his name, “Os(jerk!)off.”
Trump praised Republican Mike Collins as a “highly respected” candidate.
Trump predicted Collins would defeat Ossoff in the 2026 Senate race in Georgia.
He claimed that “nobody even knows who” Ossoff is, downplaying Ossoff’s national profile.
Ossoff won a high-profile runoff in 2021 that helped Democrats gain Senate control.
President Trump plans to hold “Big TRUMP Rallies” in Georgia to support Collins.
Georgia is seen as a key state for Republicans trying to regain Senate majority.
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Despite President Donald Trump’s push to increase oil, gas, and coal production and his efforts to stop renewable energy projects, most Americans remain worried about climate change and support taking action to address it. Media coverage about climate issues has decreased, but public concern about the climate crisis and its effects, like higher living costs, stays strong.
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About two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about the climate crisis.
Media outlets have reduced climate change coverage and cut jobs for climate reporters.
Many Americans connect rising costs, such as gasoline prices, to climate change and global oil dependence.
President Trump promotes more fossil fuel use and opposes wind and solar energy projects.
The Trump administration gave $700 million to support coal-fired power plants.
Only 7% of voters support candidates who want to decrease renewable energy use.
Most Americans view clean energy positively and fossil fuels as dirty and polluting.
Climate change remains a polarized issue but continues to be important to the public despite less political focus.
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A 14-year-old transgender girl shared her experience of facing harsh criticism and personal attacks after winning a high school track race against her sister in California. She calls for respectful and fact-based discussions about fairness in sports without attacking people's character.
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The author is a 14-year-old transgender girl who has known her gender identity since early childhood.
She transitioned at four years old and publicly shared her identity by sixth grade.
She recently won a 400 meters track race against her older sister in a private school league in southern California.
Following the race, some conservative media outlets and online comments criticized her with harsh and disrespectful language.
Her sister and family supported and celebrated her race victory.
The author stresses that the debate about transgender athletes in sports should remain respectful and based on facts.
She warns against dehumanizing people by attacking their character instead of discussing policies and fairness.
The message encourages people to think carefully about the impact of their words online, especially on young individuals.
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