Lawmakers from both political parties are opposing President Trump's choice of Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence (DNI). This disagreement could delay the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a law that allows government surveillance for national security.
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President Trump chose Bill Pulte to be the acting DNI.
Lawmakers from both parties are pushing back against this appointment.
The position of DNI oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
The delay in approving Pulte could slow down the reauthorization of FISA.
FISA is a law that permits surveillance to protect national security.
Congressional approval is needed for both the DNI appointment and FISA reauthorization.
The issue is currently being reported by CBS News.
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In South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, Representative Nancy Mace may not advance to the runoff election. President Donald Trump has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in the race.
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The race is for the Republican nomination for governor in South Carolina.
Representative Nancy Mace is one of the candidates.
Nancy Mace faces a risk of not making it to the runoff election.
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette is also running for governor.
President Donald Trump supports Pamela Evette in this primary.
The outcome will test President Trump’s influence among Republican voters in South Carolina.
The news comes from a report by CBS News journalist Fin Gómez.
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Barnaby Joyce said people who seem like recent immigrants are outbidding Australians at home auctions, but official data shows less than 1% of Australian homes are bought by foreigners. The federal race discrimination commissioner warned against blaming migrants in the housing debate. Australian laws restrict foreign ownership of most property, and the government recently extended this ban.
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Barnaby Joyce claimed recent arrivals are dominating home auctions in Australia.
Official data shows less than 1% of home purchases are made by foreign buyers.
The federal race discrimination commissioner advised against blaming migrants for housing problems.
Foreigners are banned from buying most existing homes but can buy new or off-the-plan properties.
The Australian government extended the temporary ban on foreign purchases of established homes until June 2029.
Foreign buyers must get approval from the Australian Taxation Office before buying property.
Experts say foreign purchases have a very small impact on Australia’s housing market.
Labor’s new rules aim to protect Australian homebuyers while encouraging foreign investment in new housing supply.
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President Donald Trump is hosting an 80th birthday party at the White House on June 14, which coincides with Flag Day. A watchdog group has filed a lawsuit to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event planned for that day, arguing it violates federal rules about private events on federal land. Meanwhile, Trump has nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, and a judge ruled against his $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.
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President Trump’s 80th birthday party will be held at the White House on June 14, the same day as the UFC Freedom 250 event.
The Public Integrity Project watchdog group sued to stop the UFC event, claiming it breaks federal laws because it is a private commercial event on federal land.
The lawsuit contends the event is disguised as a patriotic celebration but actually promotes the UFC brand and Trump’s birthday.
UFC president Dana White said the event was President Trump’s idea.
Many celebrities invited to the event, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adam Sandler, and Jared Leto, reportedly declined to attend.
President Trump nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general.
A federal judge ruled Trump’s $100,000 yearly fee on H-1B visa applications unlawful, calling it a tax that violated federal laws and is expected to be appealed.
The Kennedy Center removed President Trump’s name from its website following a court order.
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Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former California Attorney General, and Steve Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News host, are expected to compete in the general election for California governor. Steve Hilton gained strong support from the Republican Party after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump, while the Democratic candidates were split among many contenders.
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Xavier Becerra is a Democrat and former California Attorney General.
Steve Hilton is a Republican and used to be a Fox News host.
Both are likely to be the main candidates in the California governor’s race.
Steve Hilton secured Republican support with help from President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
The Democratic candidates were many and divided, making it harder for one to dominate early.
Decision Desk HQ projects Becerra and Hilton will advance to the general election.
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A House committee approved a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, moving it closer to a full House vote. The bill, called the "Secure America Act," has already passed in the Senate and aims to provide money for border and immigration agencies.
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The House Rules Committee voted 7-4 to advance the $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.
The bill is called the "Secure America Act."
The bill passed in the Senate last Friday.
The bill funds immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House could afford up to three Republican defections and still pass the bill.
Some proposed changes to the bill were rejected during the committee hearing, including one related to benefits for January 6 rioters.
The bill was not included in earlier government funding deals that ended the partial government shutdown.
Votes on the full bill were expected to start as early as Tuesday, with some concern about member attendance due to primary elections.
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman will compete against current Mayor Karen Bass in the November election for Los Angeles mayor. Raman overtook Spencer Pratt to secure second place in the primary, meaning only Bass and Raman will advance to the general election.
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Karen Bass received 34.3% of the vote, and Nithya Raman got 28.5% with 93% of votes counted.
Spencer Pratt previously led second place but was passed by Raman in updated vote counts.
The top two candidates, regardless of party, move to the November mayoral runoff under California’s primary system.
Bass’s campaign criticized Raman’s positions on public safety and homelessness after Raman took second place.
Raman called for change, saying Los Angeles has reached a crisis and that she has faced obstacles working with the mayor’s office on homelessness.
Polls before the election showed a close race with many undecided voters.
The election attracted national attention due to recent events like major fires and protests over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.
Raman was elected to the city council in 2020, reelected in 2024, and her district covers parts of the San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica Mountains.
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Spencer Pratt has dropped out of the race for Los Angeles mayor, leaving Nithya Raman to face the current mayor, Karen Bass, in the November election. Karen Bass has already secured enough votes to advance, while Raman’s win was confirmed after a delay in counting ballots.
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Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star and Republican, ended his campaign for LA mayor.
Nithya Raman, a progressive city council member, will run against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November.
Bass has served one term and is running for her second and final term as LA mayor.
The vote count was delayed, causing President Donald Trump to claim, without evidence, that Democrats tried to steal the election.
Karen Bass has experience as a U.S. Congresswoman and was once considered as a running mate in the 2020 presidential election.
Bass’s current term has focused on homelessness, immigration raids, and responding to a major wildfire in Los Angeles.
Raman is known for her focus on affordable housing, reducing homelessness, and bringing jobs to Hollywood.
Pratt criticized Bass after losing his home in the Palisades Fire but had no prior political experience before running.
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Nithya Raman, a progressive Los Angeles city council member, will face current Mayor Karen Bass in a November runoff election for Los Angeles mayor. Raman's unexpected rise challenges Bass in a city with a large Democratic voter base, focusing on issues like homelessness and housing costs.
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Nithya Raman is a progressive city council member in Los Angeles.
Raman and Mayor Karen Bass are both Democrats and former political allies.
Raman entered the race late after initially endorsing Bass for reelection.
Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality TV star, failed to reach the runoff.
The election tests if voters want a more left-leaning leader to address city problems.
Karen Bass is the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Los Angeles.
Raman could become the first South Asian woman mayor of Los Angeles.
The race is officially nonpartisan, meaning no party labels appear on the ballot.
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Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles city council member, has advanced to the November runoff election for LA mayor, defeating Spencer Pratt. She will face the current mayor, Karen Bass, who is running for re-election.
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Nithya Raman is a progressive city council member in Los Angeles.
She edged out Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV personality, to make it to the November runoff for mayor.
Karen Bass is the current mayor and is seeking another term.
Spencer Pratt’s campaign gained attention for controversial videos and attacks on his rivals but faced criticism for lack of political experience.
The election uses a "jungle primary" system where the top two candidates advance to the runoff regardless of party.
Pratt suggested election conspiracy theories after falling behind in vote counting.
President Donald Trump also made false claims about California’s election process during the vote count.
The next mayor will have to address issues like homelessness, wildfire emergency responses, and economic challenges in Los Angeles.
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Nithya Raman, a progressive Los Angeles city council member, will advance to the November mayoral election to challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who had a viral campaign focused on wildfire and homelessness issues, failed to secure a spot in the runoff.
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Nithya Raman is a progressive Democrat and city council member in Los Angeles.
Raman entered the mayoral race late but quickly became a leading candidate.
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will face Raman in the November election.
Spencer Pratt, known from MTV’s The Hills, ran a campaign focusing on wildfire recovery and homelessness challenges.
Pratt lost his home in last year’s wildfires and criticized Bass’s leadership.
Pratt’s lack of government experience and former Republican affiliation made him less popular in heavily Democratic Los Angeles.
President Trump endorsed Spencer Pratt, which may have hurt Pratt’s campaign.
Los Angeles faces major issues including a homelessness crisis with nearly 44,000 unhoused people and a shortage of 270,000 affordable housing units.
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Nearly 90 million people in the central United States face flood dangers after heavy rain caused flash floods in several states. At the same time, a heat wave with temperatures over 100 degrees is spreading across the central plains.
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Flash floods hit Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas after heavy rain.
About 90 million Americans are at risk of flooding.
Flood threats are expected to continue into Monday night.
Heat alerts cover the central plains region.
Temperatures are rising into the triple digits (above 100°F).
The heat wave is moving eastward toward the end of the week.
A meteorologist, Rob Marciano, is monitoring the weather situation.
The severe weather includes both heavy rain/flooding and extreme heat.
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President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where he watched the New York Knicks play against the San Antonio Spurs. His visit led to a security lockdown covering a five-block area around the arena.
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President Donald Trump was an invited guest of James Dolan, the CEO of Madison Square Garden.
Trump watched the game from a special executive suite inside the arena.
The game was between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
The event was Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Security officials closed off about five blocks around Madison Square Garden for safety reasons during the visit.
The move aimed to ensure the president’s protection while attending the game.
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A McDonald's manager in Northern California was burned on about 20% of his body in an incident involving hot oil. He is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) with second-degree burns on his face, neck, and back.
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The incident happened at a McDonald's location in Northern California.
The victim is a McDonald's manager who suffered burns covering approximately 20% of his body.
The burns are second-degree and affected the manager’s face, neck, and back.
The manager’s family reports that he remains in the ICU receiving treatment.
The burns were reportedly caused by hot oil in what is described as an alleged attack.
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President Donald Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The event will have very strict security measures in place to ensure safety during his visit.
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President Trump will be present at the NBA Finals Game 3.
The game is at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Authorities have planned strong security for this event.
Security measures are described as "extreme" or very tight.
The purpose is to keep the event safe for everyone attending.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter provided the details about the security.
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Four U.S. states—Maine, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Nevada—are holding primary elections to choose party candidates for the November midterm elections. Maine's Senate race is a key contest, with Democrat Graham Platner expected to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, while several important state-level races are also on the ballot.
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Primaries are happening in Maine, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Nevada to pick candidates for the midterm elections in November.
Maine’s Senate race is closely watched because Democrats want to flip the seat held by Republican Susan Collins.
Graham Platner is the leading Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate primary and is expected to win the nomination.
Platner supports universal healthcare and ending U.S. aid to Israel but faces controversy over past behavior allegations.
Republican Senator Susan Collins is considered vulnerable in the upcoming November election.
Maine’s 2nd congressional district seat is open after Democrat Jared Golden announced he won’t seek re-election.
Former Republican Governor Paul LePage is running unopposed in the GOP primary for Maine’s 2nd district seat.
Four Democrats are competing in their primary for the same House seat, all with more progressive policies than Golden.
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President Donald Trump has officially nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to be the U.S. attorney general. Blanche currently serves temporarily in the role but must be confirmed by the Senate to continue, which may lead to a difficult confirmation process.
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Todd Blanche is President Trump’s former personal lawyer.
Blanche has been acting as interim attorney general since April 2, after Pam Bondi was fired.
The Federal Vacancies Reform Act limits temporary appointments to 210 days, but nominating Blanche could extend his tenure legally.
Blanche was confirmed as deputy attorney general last year by a close Senate vote along party lines.
Republicans hold a narrow 53-47 majority in the Senate, making confirmation uncertain.
Blanche was part of Trump’s defense team in Trump’s criminal trial related to the Stormy Daniels hush-money case.
The Justice Department’s independence has been questioned under Blanche’s leadership.
Blanche conducted a key interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, which was seen as politically sensitive during the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
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A Somali soccer referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, was denied entry into the U.S. ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to immigration "vetting concerns," according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Somalia is on a list of countries affected by President Trump's travel restrictions, which likely influenced the decision to bar the referee despite FIFA's role in the tournament.
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Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali referee scheduled to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S.
U.S. immigration officials denied Artan entry, citing vetting concerns after his arrival at Miami International Airport.
Somalia is among 39 countries restricted under President Trump’s travel ban on national security grounds.
FIFA stated it does not control visa approvals and that host countries decide who can enter.
Artan has a strong background, having refereed international games and won referee awards in Africa.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, involving teams from 48 countries.
Entry for some foreign officials and athletes is complicated due to tightened U.S. immigration rules under the current administration.
U.S. immigration agents will focus on national security during the World Cup but aim to keep the event safe for players and fans.
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Democrats, through the super PAC Forward Majority, plan to spend $30 million in 2024 on about two dozen state legislative races. They aim to influence redistricting for six U.S. House seats before 2028 by winning key statehouse contests in certain states.
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Forward Majority will invest $30 million in 24 state legislative races in 2024.
Winning as few as eight statehouse races in five states could shape House district maps for 2028.
The states focused on are Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Control of the state House, Senate, and governor’s office is needed to redraw district maps.
Republicans have pushed mid-cycle redistricting in states like Texas, gaining extra seats.
Democrats responded with attempts to redraw maps in California, but Virginia’s courts blocked it.
The 2030 census will trigger nationwide redrawing of district lines in all states.
Forward Majority uses a data model called “Tipping Points” to target races with very close vote margins.
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