The Republican-led Senate passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for three years. The bill provides money mostly to ICE and Border Patrol to support hiring, equipment, and operations focused on immigration enforcement.
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The Senate voted 52–47 to approve the immigration enforcement bill.
The bill funds agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for three years.
ICE will receive about $38.2 billion to grow personnel, improve detention facilities, and enhance technology.
CBP will get around $26 billion to hire staff, improve surveillance, and conduct border checks.
The Department of Homeland Security is allocated roughly $5 billion for enforcement operations.
The Department of Justice will receive about $1.5 billion for immigration legal enforcement.
Lawmakers spent hours debating and tried to add limits on a $1.776 billion fund meant for payments to President Donald Trump's allies but were unsuccessful.
The funds mainly support President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies, including mass deportations.
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The U.S. government is trying to undo the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has protected over 58 million acres of national forests from roads and logging since 2001. This change would allow more development on public lands, raising concerns about environmental damage and loss of access for visitors.
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The Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects national forests by banning road-building and logging.
It has protected more than 58 million acres since 2001 with strong public support.
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L Rollins, is working to remove this rule.
Removing the rule could lead to more logging and construction in national forests.
National forests provide habitat for many animals like grizzly bears, wolves, and salmon.
Forested lands help filter drinking water for over 180 million Americans.
The change may benefit business interests seeking to extract resources from public lands.
There is broad public support for preserving these wild areas across political lines.
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Actor James Handy, known for his roles in movies like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was fatally stabbed in Los Angeles. Police arrested Michael Gledhill, the son of Handy's girlfriend, on suspicion of murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
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James Handy was 81 years old and appeared in many films and TV shows.
He was found with a stab wound to the chest in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Handy was taken to a hospital where he died.
Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy's girlfriend, is the main suspect.
Gledhill called emergency services claiming he had killed "the man of sin."
Gledhill was arrested, booked for murder, and bail was set at $2 million.
Police said the stabbing was an isolated event with no further public danger.
The investigation into the stabbing is still underway.
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Hunter Biden has started posting regularly on social media, sharing personal stories and political opinions. His messages have gained millions of views and made him a more active part of political discussions.
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Hunter Biden returned to social media in late May and early June 2026.
He has a social media account with over 420,000 followers.
His first post on the platform said, "I’m Hunter Biden. You’ve never actually heard from me," and got 10 million views.
He openly talks about his past drug use and legal issues.
He marked seven years of sobriety in a recent post.
Some of his posts criticize public figures like CNN’s Jake Tapper and President Donald Trump.
Hunter Biden appeared in a nearly two-hour podcast interview with conservative commentator Candace Owens in May 2026.
His activity on social media has changed how the media talks about him and the Biden family.
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FBI Director Kash Patel said that local officials decide whether to accept help from the FBI. He made this statement regarding the case involving Nancy Guthrie.
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Kash Patel is the FBI Director.
He spoke to NewsNation about FBI assistance.
Local authorities choose if they want FBI help.
The context involves the Nancy Guthrie case.
The FBI's role depends on local approval.
There is no mention that the FBI was forced or blocked from helping.
Patel’s comments clarify the FBI’s relationship with local law enforcement.
This statement was made publicly to explain FBI cooperation rules.
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The US Senate approved a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, including ICE and border patrol, through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. The bill faced delays and disputes over a separate $1.776 billion settlement fund related to Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS, but Republicans ultimately kept the focus on immigration funding.
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The Senate voted 52-47 to pass the $70 billion immigration funding bill.
The bill funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol for three years.
Democrats had blocked this funding for several months before the bill passed.
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, expected to consider it next week.
A $1.776 billion settlement fund linked to Trump’s IRS lawsuit caused delays and disagreements.
Republicans blocked amendments aiming to ban or redirect the settlement fund payments.
Senator Bill Cassidy proposed an amendment to redirect settlement funds to law enforcement officers injured during the January 6 Capitol attack, but it was defeated.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged GOP senators to avoid adding extra provisions to pass the bill smoothly.
President Trump expressed uncertainty about the status of the settlement fund shortly before the vote.
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James Carville, a political strategist, said that Democrats need to be honest when looking at what went wrong in their campaign. He emphasized that recognizing problems is the first step to fixing them.
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James Carville is a well-known Democratic political strategist.
He spoke about the need for Democrats to honestly examine their campaign mistakes.
Carville said honesty about problems is necessary to make improvements.
The focus is on learning lessons for future elections.
This discussion relates to recent Democratic election results.
President Donald Trump often promises political successes that seem very close but do not happen immediately. A current example is the ongoing talks with Iran, where a peace deal is said to be near but has not been finalized despite public announcements. At the same time, violence continues in the region, and some U.S. lawmakers want to limit the president’s military powers regarding Iran.
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President Trump uses promises about future success as a political strategy.
Talks with Iran have been ongoing, with officials saying progress is close but not yet finished.
Iran and U.S. forces have exchanged missile and drone attacks even during a supposed ceasefire.
Kuwait reported an Iranian strike on its airport, killing one and injuring 63 people.
The U.S. military disabled an oil tanker heading to Iran to enforce a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
The House passed a resolution to limit Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict, but it may be vetoed or fail in the Senate.
Past Trump promises, like strong economic growth and ending inflation quickly, have often not been fulfilled.
The White House says Iran agreed to some terms like a ceasefire and reopening a key shipping route, while broader talks continue.
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Tom Homan, the White House border czar, defended the conditions at a New Jersey ICE detention center called Delaney Hall. He said the facility is not luxurious but is well managed, rejecting claims of poor treatment and overcrowding. Protests and a lawsuit have challenged these conditions, with critics citing health and safety concerns.
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Tom Homan visited Delaney Hall, the largest ICE detention center in New Jersey, and said it is well run though not a "five-star resort."
Since Memorial Day, protests have taken place outside Delaney Hall over alleged poor conditions and a claimed hunger strike by detainees.
The Department of Homeland Security denies that a hunger strike happened and rejects claims of subpar conditions.
New Jersey’s Attorney General sued GEO Group, the company running the facility, accusing it of blocking health inspectors and noting overcrowding and poor medical care.
Homan said the facility holds 706 detainees but has beds for 1,000, calling overcrowding claims false.
He acknowledged the center is not perfect but said detainees' health is not at risk.
Homan supports transparency but left access decisions to the Homeland Security Secretary.
He confirmed plans to increase ICE operations in New York due to local policies limiting cooperation with ICE.
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A US journalist named Thomas Weir Pauken II pleaded guilty to secretly working as an agent for China. He admitted to gathering sensitive information from the US government at the direction of Chinese handlers.
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Thomas Weir Pauken II lived in China since 2010 and worked for Chinese media like CCTV and Xinhua News.
Pauken pleaded guilty to being part of a plan to get secret US government information for China.
He worked under instructions from people connected to the Chinese government from at least 2019 to early 2024.
Pauken was paid over $100,000 by a contact named "Cathy," who gave him tasks including meeting people with intelligence.
He traveled several times to the US to meet with sources for information to pass to China.
Pauken worked alongside two others in China, "William" and "Richard," who sent his reports to Japan.
He also shared information about the US Department of Justice and technology with a group in Wuhan and helped them find cyber spying experts.
Pauken faces up to 10 years in prison and will be sentenced on September 1.
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Pam Bondi, former attorney general, told the House oversight committee that Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee to replace her, was responsible for the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s case records. Bondi said she was not fully aware of what President Trump knew about Epstein’s crimes before they became public. The release of the files faced criticism for errors and revealing sensitive information.
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Pam Bondi appeared before Congress to discuss the Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Bondi said Todd Blanche was "in charge" of managing the file release, not her.
Blanche is President Trump’s choice to become permanent attorney general and needs Senate approval.
Lawmakers and abuse survivors criticized the Justice Department for mistakes and redactions in the file release.
Bondi acknowledged redaction errors but said the department aimed for accountability and transparency.
Bondi was uncertain about how much President Trump knew regarding Epstein and Maxwell before public reports.
The Justice Department’s handling of the files is under congressional scrutiny.
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The U.S. government will release its latest jobs report on Friday morning, showing how many jobs were added or lost in May and giving details about unemployment rates and wages. Experts expect fewer new jobs than in recent months, and the report will help show how strong the job market is amid challenges like higher fuel prices.
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The jobs report will be released at 8:30 a.m. on Friday.
It covers nonfarm payroll changes, unemployment rates, and earnings in May.
April added 115,000 jobs, which was more than analysts expected.
The national unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%, higher than the 4% rate when President Trump took office but lower than the recent 4.5% peak.
Experts predict May added about 85,000 jobs, less than the recent average of 150,000 per month.
Job openings rose to 7.6 million in April, the highest since May 2024.
Layoffs increased by 16% in May but remain lower than last year when adjusted for federal cuts.
The report’s results could affect Federal Reserve policies on interest rates due to inflation concerns.
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The White House social media account posted a picture of President Donald Trump with the caption "Mogged," a slang term meaning to surpass or outshine someone. This term originally came from online groups focused on social dominance and physical appearance but has since spread to wider audiences in more casual or humorous ways.
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The White House posted a photo of President Trump with a chart about pool depth and a single-word caption: "Mogged."
"Mogged" comes from "AMOG," meaning "alpha male of the group," used in online forums about dominance and looks.
The term originally described someone clearly outperforming others in appearance, like height or facial structure.
It gained popularity in the "looksmaxxing" online community, which focuses on improving physical appearance.
Influencers like Clavicular use this language to rank male attractiveness and facial features.
Critics say this slang and community encourage unrealistic beauty standards and negative self-comparison.
On social media platforms like TikTok and X, "mogged" now means outperforming someone in many areas, not just looks.
The White House using this slang shows how government accounts are trying to connect with younger, internet-savvy audiences.
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A professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago was suspended after assigning a case study mentioning violence against Palestinians. The suspension followed a student complaint and ongoing investigations about alleged antisemitism in the department.
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Savneet Talwar, an art therapy professor, assigned a case study about a queer, Muslim woman personally affected by violence against Palestinians.
The assignment did not mention Israel and focused on the client’s background and ethical therapy planning.
The department had multiple complaints about antisemitism and required faculty anti-bias training.
The school had been sued by an Israeli student alleging antisemitism linked to course material.
After the complaint, Talwar was suspended with pay and prohibited from discussing the issue with others.
The case study was removed from the school’s online learning platform.
School officials said the assignment might be discrimination, harassment, or retaliation due to ongoing related investigations.
Talwar claims her suspension may be discriminatory and has filed a formal grievance.
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Detainees at a Florida immigration detention center called “Alligator Alcatraz” say guards denied them food and clean water unless they signed documents written in English that they did not understand. The detainees also complained about the poor quality of the water they received, which contained mosquito larvae and tasted rotten.
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Detainees were pressured to sign English documents they could not understand.
Guards withheld food and fresh water to force detainees to sign.
The water provided sometimes had mosquito larvae and was described as rotten.
Some detainees need medication for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
The detention center, run by the state for ICE, is located in the Florida Everglades.
The facility has been operating for about a year and is known for harsh treatment of detainees.
Reports say the center will close in June.
Advocacy groups say these practices violate basic human rights.
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Sarah Safer, daughter of Morley Safer, a longtime CBS 60 Minutes correspondent, expresses concern about recent changes at CBS and the firing of Scott Pelley, a current 60 Minutes anchor. She reflects on her father's commitment to journalism and worries that CBS and the current U.S. administration are undermining free press and honest reporting.
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Morley Safer worked at 60 Minutes for 46 years and was a respected war correspondent.
Scott Pelley, a recent 60 Minutes anchor, was fired, prompting public concern.
Sarah Safer grew up with 60 Minutes as her father’s longtime work influenced her family life.
Morley Safer was known for critical reporting, including a famous Vietnam War story that drew political backlash.
Safer’s letters show he challenged CBS leadership about newsroom changes and budget cuts.
Sarah Safer suggests current CBS management and the government threaten free speech and honest journalism.
The article highlights the sacrifices journalists and their families make for the sake of truthful news.
Safer imagines her father would disapprove of the direction CBS News is heading today.
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New York City’s consumer commissioner, Samuel AA Levine, is pushing for more complaints from residents to fight unfair business practices. His office has targeted hidden fees, deceptive subscriptions, and unfair treatment of workers, including lawsuits against companies like Uber Eats and Amazon.
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New York City gets about 30,000 consumer complaints a year; Levine wants that number to increase.
Levine previously worked at the Federal Trade Commission under President Biden.
His office has banned hidden hotel fees and challenged delivery companies using tactics that lower worker wages.
Since January, his team sued self-storage companies and secured millions from Uber Eats and Amazon.
A new rule coming in June may require a clear "click to cancel" option for subscription services.
Levine describes a long history of companies breaking laws with few consequences.
He highlights digital tools and subscription models as key ways companies now influence customers.
Levine aims to help businesses thrive while cracking down on unfair practices.
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Three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in separate attacks in Hampshire were not sent to jail because of their intellectual disabilities and the potential for rehabilitation. A judge sentenced them to youth rehabilitation orders, which involve strict supervision but allow them to remain in the community.
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Three boys were found guilty of 10 counts of rape in incidents that happened in 2024 and 2025.
Two boys, aged 14 at the time, raped a 15-year-old girl and later a 14-year-old girl; a third boy, aged 13, was involved in the second attack.
The boys have significant intellectual and neurological impairments, including ADHD and low IQ levels.
An expert from the Youth Justice Service said that custody would harm one boy due to his complex intellectual disabilities.
The judge emphasized rehabilitation over imprisonment, as guidelines recommend custody only as a last resort for children.
The two older boys received three-year youth rehabilitation orders with 180 days of intensive supervision; the youngest received an 18-month order.
The judge tailored his sentencing language to be understandable to the boys and described their crimes as serious.
The case and sentencing decisions are being reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
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A woman who owned a paddleboard company was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for causing the deaths of four people in dangerous river conditions in Wales. Her request to reduce the sentence was denied by the Appeal Court.
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Four people died paddleboarding on the Western Cleddau river in Wales in October 2021.
The victims were Paul O'Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers, and Nicola Wheatley.
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, a former police officer, pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter.
Lloyd was jailed in April 2025 for 10 years and six months.
Lloyd and co-instructor O'Dwyer were not qualified to lead the paddleboarding tour.
The river was in flood with strong currents due to heavy rain before the incident.
The court described the safety precautions as "abysmal".
The Appeal Court judges ruled the sentence was fair given the number of victims.
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Senate Republicans approved a bill to give nearly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. The vote came after a long session called a “vote-a-rama,” which included debates over funds connected to President Trump and immigration policies.
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Senate Republicans passed a bill to fund immigration enforcement with about $70 billion.
The vote happened after an 18-hour “vote-a-rama” where many changes to bills were proposed.
Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, tried to block a $1.8 billion fund linked to President Trump but lost by one vote.
Senator Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to vote against the immigration funding bill.
Senator Lindsey Graham praised the bill and thanked President Trump for his support of the funding.
Democrats criticized the bill for prioritizing funds that benefit President Trump over helping working families.
New abuse allegations surfaced against Greg Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, mentioning he would investigate “rigged elections.”
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