The Trump administration proposed a new rule to cut off the UAE branches of Banque Misr, a large Egyptian bank, from using the U.S. financial system. This action aims to reduce economic support to Iran’s leadership amid ongoing U.S. efforts against Iran.
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The U.S. Treasury Department announced the new rule on a Friday.
The rule targets the UAE branches of Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest bank.
The bank is accused of providing financial support to Iran’s leadership.
The measure would block these branches from accessing the U.S. financial system.
This action is part of President Trump’s broader campaign against Iran’s economy.
The U.S. action comes as its campaign against Iran reaches six months.
The UAE branches operate outside of Egypt but are connected to the Egyptian bank.
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Milo Yiannopoulos, a British political commentator, is currently held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was reported to be in New Orleans before a scheduled Kanye West concert, and details about his detention are still unclear.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody, according to ICE’s online database.
He holds British citizenship.
Yiannopoulos was in New Orleans before a Kanye West concert set for Friday night.
TMZ was the first to report his detention.
He has worked with Kanye West on political and business projects.
CBS News has contacted the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for more information.
The situation is still evolving with more updates expected.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to create the U.S. Space Academy. This new school will train engineers, operators, and military members to work in space-related fields.
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President Trump signed an executive order on Friday.
The order creates the U.S. Space Academy.
The academy’s purpose is to educate and train people for space jobs.
It will focus on engineers, operators, and service members.
The academy is compared to military schools like West Point and the Air Force Academy.
It aims to prepare the next generation for work in space.
The announcement highlights the importance of space in national defense.
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President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the four Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon in April 2026. At the ceremony, he also announced the creation of a U.S. Space Academy to support NASA, the Space Force, and commercial space efforts.
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The Artemis II crew included three Americans (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch) and one Canadian (Jeremy Hansen).
They flew around the moon, coming within 4,067 miles of its surface, setting a new distance record for humans.
This mission tested NASA’s new Orion spacecraft and launched on NASA’s new moon rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Artemis II was the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
President Trump said the U.S. will land astronauts back on the moon before his term ends and plans to send humans to Mars soon after.
The U.S. Space Academy announced will support the Space Force, NASA, and commercial space operations, though its location is still undecided.
Prior to this event, only 30 astronauts had ever received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and other officials attended the ceremony at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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A federal judge has again refused President Donald Trump’s request to move his hush money conviction case from state court to federal court and dismiss it based on presidential immunity. This is the third time the judge has blocked Trump’s attempt, and Trump plans to appeal the decision.
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President Trump was convicted in May 2024 of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.
The payment was meant to keep Daniels from revealing a claim of a past sexual encounter with Trump.
The judge, Alvin K. Hellerstein, ruled that Trump’s reasons for moving the case to federal court were not legally sufficient.
Trump’s legal team argues that presidential immunity should protect him and wants the case dismissed.
This is the third time Judge Hellerstein denied Trump’s request to transfer the case from New York state court to federal court.
The Supreme Court ruled in July 2024 that presidents and former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts while in office.
Trump received an unconditional discharge, meaning he was convicted but not punished.
Trump is also appealing the conviction through the New York state court system, and that process is still ongoing.
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Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton introduced New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the March on Washington. He compared her to Shirley Chisholm, a late congresswoman and presidential candidate, highlighting their shared connection and dedication to voting rights.
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Rev. Al Sharpton helped organize the 2024 March on Washington.
Sharpton introduced Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the event.
He compared Ocasio-Cortez to Shirley Chisholm, a former congresswoman from New York.
Shirley Chisholm was also a presidential candidate in the past.
Sharpton said he served as Shirley Chisholm’s youth director.
The event focused on voting rights.
Ocasio-Cortez is a Democrat representing New York.
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President Donald Trump gave the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew. The ceremony happened at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, four months after their mission that flew by the moon.
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President Trump presented the award on Friday.
The ceremony took place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The Artemis II crew includes astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
The crew received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
Their historic Artemis II mission flew by the moon four months earlier.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's blacklisting of the AI company Anthropic was illegal. The government had banned the use of Anthropic's technology because the company refused to allow its AI to be used for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
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The Trump administration labeled Anthropic a national security risk and blocked federal use of its AI products.
Anthropic refused to allow its AI to be used for lethal autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of Americans.
Judge Rita Lin ruled this blacklisting violated Anthropic’s First Amendment rights and was unlawful retaliation.
The judge ordered the government to cancel the directives that banned Anthropic’s products.
The Trump administration argued national security concerns but gave weak evidence for the ban.
Anthropic sued in March, claiming the government did not follow proper procedures in labeling it a security risk.
Two courts are involved: a DC appeals court and the Northern District of California, with ongoing reviews.
The White House stated President Trump would not allow what it called a "radical left, woke company" to dictate military operations.
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A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to erase a conviction related to hush money payments. The judge also denied Trump's request to move the case from state court to federal court based on presidential immunity.
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The case involves a conviction tied to hush money payments.
President Trump wanted to move the case to federal court.
He argued that as president, he should have immunity from this case.
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein denied this request on Friday.
The judge said Trump's reasons were not new or legally strong.
The judge also said Trump did not show good cause or diligence for the request.
This is a repeated effort by President Trump to erase the conviction.
The judge reaffirmed his earlier decision against President Trump’s motion.
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A teenager in North Carolina is critically ill from a rare brain infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. This infection, while very uncommon, has appeared in multiple U.S. states over many years, mainly in the southern states, and is almost always fatal.
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The brain infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism found in warm freshwater like lakes and ponds.
Infection happens when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or diving.
The infection, called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), destroys brain tissue and causes severe inflammation.
Since 1937, 173 cases in the U.S. have been linked to Naegleria fowleri exposure; most cases are in southern states like Texas and Florida.
Texas has had 40 cases, Florida 37, and Virginia 18; infections have also been reported in northern states.
The CDC reports fewer than 10 cases yearly in the U.S., with only four known survivors since 1962.
Most infections happen in males aged 10 to 14, especially in July and August when water is warmest.
The North Carolina case follows a recent death of an 8-year-old girl in Louisiana from the same infection.
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President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new U.S. Space Academy to train astronauts, engineers, and military personnel for future space missions. The academy will be a federal institution with standards similar to West Point and the Air Force Academy, preparing students for careers in space exploration and national space defense.
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President Trump announced the U.S. Space Academy at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The academy will train space service members, engineers, and civil operators for long missions, including to Mars.
The academy will have standards equal to top military schools like West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
An executive order officially created the new institution.
The academy will offer formal education and professional training for careers in the space sector.
It will be federally chartered and led by a presidential commission with NASA involvement.
The academy is different from NASA Space Camp, which is an educational program without degrees or military training.
The goal is to prepare a skilled workforce for American space exploration, security, and development efforts.
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A federal judge denied President Donald Trump’s request to erase his New York felony conviction related to hush-money payments and refused to move the case to federal court. The judge ruled that the conviction stands and that Trump’s arguments for dismissal or federal immunity are legally insufficient.
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President Donald Trump was convicted in New York in 2024 on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records.
The charges relate to reimbursements made to his former lawyer for a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign.
U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein rejected Trump’s request to dismiss the case or move it to federal court.
The judge said Trump’s arguments were not new or legally strong enough to change previous rulings.
The ruling confirms that the acts were personal, not presidential, so federal immunity does not apply.
Trump’s sentence remains an unconditional discharge given earlier in 2024, but the conviction stands.
Trump’s legal team plans to continue appealing through state courts.
This is the first time a U.S. president has been convicted of a felony while serving as president.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a new US Space Academy under NASA. This academy will train future space professionals, including engineers and service members, to support government and commercial space efforts.
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The US Space Academy will be managed by NASA, not as a military academy like the Air Force Academy.
It aims to train students with free tuition who will then work for NASA, the US Space Force, or civilian space roles.
The idea is part of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s plan to modernize NASA and support the growing commercial space industry.
The academy will educate students in areas like spaceflight operations, vehicle design, and managing space debris.
Graduates will earn a four-year degree and may commit to several years of service in space-related jobs.
No final location has been chosen, but the academy could be near NASA facilities.
The proposal is still in early stages, and some experts worry about mixing NASA’s civilian mission with military activities.
The announcement took place at the Johnson Space Center, where President Trump also awarded astronauts from the Artemis II mission.
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A U.S. judge has temporarily denied a request to block President Donald Trump’s new executive order limiting birthright citizenship. This follows Trump’s earlier order being struck down by the Supreme Court, while the judge asked plaintiffs to update their lawsuit to address the new order.
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President Trump issued a second executive order on August 6, 2025, restricting birthright citizenship.
A U.S. District Court judge declined to immediately block this new order, calling it “unprecedented.”
The judge asked immigrant families and advocacy groups to revise their lawsuit to address the new order.
Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, covering nearly all children born on U.S. soil.
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s first 2025 order on June 30, ruling it unconstitutional by 6–3.
Trump’s new order focuses on denying citizenship to children of “alien enemies,” “terrorists,” or parents involved in “commercial transactions” to gain citizenship.
The 14th Amendment was created in 1868 to ensure citizenship rights, especially for formerly enslaved people.
Birthright citizenship has long been upheld by courts, including an 1898 Supreme Court case protecting the rights of children born to immigrant parents.
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President Trump gave the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the astronauts of the Artemis II mission. He also announced plans to create a U.S. Space Academy.
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President Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Friday.
The award went to the crew of Artemis II, a NASA space mission.
Artemis II is part of NASA’s efforts to explore space beyond Earth.
President Trump announced the creation of a U.S. Space Academy to train future space professionals.
The event was covered by CBS News reporters Bill Harwood and Ed O’Keefe.
The U.S. Space Academy is a new initiative announced by the U.S. government.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to start creating a U.S. Space Academy. This academy will support the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and the civilian space flight industry and will train future space professionals.
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The U.S. Space Academy will be similar to military academies like West Point and the Air Force Academy.
The academy aims to attract, train, and graduate top students in space-related fields.
President Trump announced the order at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The academy will serve the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and civilian space companies.
The location for the academy has not been chosen yet, but Texas is a leading candidate, with Senator Ted Cruz actively supporting it.
President Trump said he will pick the location soon.
It is unclear how much access civilian space companies will have to the academy.
The announcement happened during an event honoring the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
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A federal judge refused to erase President Trump's conviction related to hush money payments. The judge said that the president’s arguments to remove the charges were not new or strong enough.
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President Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
The conviction relates to hush money payments made to cover up relations with Stormy Daniels.
President Trump asked to have the conviction erased, citing a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity for official acts.
The judge ruled that the hush money payments were not official acts and denied the request.
The judge’s written decision was 35 pages long.
The ruling is part of ongoing legal challenges facing President Trump.
This is a recent and developing legal story.
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A 20-year-old man named Tyrin Johnson was fatally shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard members in Memphis, according to an autopsy report. This finding contradicts initial official claims that he was shot in the chest after pointing a gun at the guards.
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Tyrin Johnson was shot on July 5 in Memphis and later died from a bullet wound that entered his back and pierced his lung.
Authorities first said Johnson was shot in the chest after he aimed a gun at the National Guard members.
The autopsy report shows the bullet entered his back, not the chest as previously reported.
Johnson was carrying a handgun magazine with bullets, and open carry of guns is legal in Tennessee.
The death was ruled a homicide, meaning it was caused by another person, but no criminal charges have been filed.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says its probe is ongoing and has not confirmed claims that Johnson pointed a gun at guards.
Johnson’s family and their lawyer are calling for accountability and transparency about the shooting.
The National Guard was in Memphis as part of a task force created by President Donald Trump to reduce crime in some U.S. cities.
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President Donald Trump shared an update about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, quoting an official from the Interior Department who said the pool is “coming out great” and will reopen in a few weeks. The update came in a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
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President Trump posted news about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday.
He quoted Greg Wischer, an official from the Interior Department.
Wischer said he visited the Reflecting Pool and included pictures in his report.
The Reflecting Pool is expected to reopen in a few weeks.
The update was shared on Truth Social, President Trump’s social media platform.
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A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump’s request to move his criminal case about a 2016 payment from New York state court to federal court. The judge did not accept Trump’s argument that presidential immunity would protect him from the charges.
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President Donald Trump faces criminal charges related to a 2016 hush money payment.
Trump asked to move the case from New York state court to federal court.
The move was based on the claim of presidential immunity, which would protect him from prosecution.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied this request.
The judge ruled that the case must remain in New York state court.
This decision stops Trump from using federal courts to escape state-level charges.
The ruling came on a Friday and is part of ongoing legal battles for President Trump.
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