U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stopped the policy of reporting deaths of former detainees that occur within 30 days after their release. The change was made by the Trump administration, which said ICE is not responsible for deaths after individuals leave custody.
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ICE will no longer report deaths of released detainees that happen within 30 days after release.
The previous policy was set during the Biden administration.
The policy required ICE to review and report all detainee deaths, even after release.
The Trump administration called the change "common sense," saying ICE isn’t responsible for deaths after release.
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, there have been 49 deaths in ICE custody.
The first 14 months of this administration saw the deadliest period for detainees since recent years, except for 2020 due to COVID-19.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE remains committed to transparency about deaths of detainees while in custody.
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Workers at SoFi Stadium in California are voting on whether to strike before the 2026 World Cup begins nearby. They want better pay, safer working conditions, and protection from immigration enforcement officers during the event.
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SoFi Stadium workers belong to the union Unite Here Local 11 and are voting on strike authorization.
The vote comes amid stalled contract talks with Legends Global, the stadium’s food and drink service operator.
The workers want higher wages to share the profits from major upcoming events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics.
The stadium will host eight World Cup matches and be temporarily renamed “Los Angeles Stadium” due to FIFA rules.
The union demands that immigration officers (ICE) be kept out of the stadium during the World Cup to protect workers and visitors.
The union and the ACLU have asked the California attorney general to investigate FIFA for allegedly collecting workers’ personal data and sharing it with Homeland Security.
ICE raids and conflicts with protesters have been common in Los Angeles, especially under President Trump’s administration.
The union worries that workers must choose between their jobs and protecting their personal information and safety.
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President Donald Trump was a major topic during a debate among candidates competing to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District. Four Democratic candidates discussed issues and frequently mentioned the president as they competed to succeed Representative Jerry Nadler.
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The debate took place on Thursday.
Candidates included lawyer George Conway, Jack Schlossberg (grandson of former President John F. Kennedy), and New York State Assemblymembers Alex Bores and Micah Lasher.
All candidates are Democrats.
They are running to replace Representative Jerry Nadler from New York’s 12th Congressional District.
President Trump’s name came up often during their discussions.
The debate was hosted on P1X11, a television platform.
Candidates debated on various issues related to their campaign and the district.
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Xavier Becerra, who used to be the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, secured a place in the November election to become California’s next governor. Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are competing for the second spot in that election.
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Xavier Becerra is running to be California’s governor.
He was previously the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary.
He has advanced to the November general election.
Steve Hilton, a Fox News commentator, is one contender for the second spot.
Billionaire Tom Steyer is also competing for the second spot.
California voters will choose their next governor in November.
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Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer running in the Maine Senate primary, said he has not thought about quitting his race after new claims about his past behavior appeared. He made this clear in an interview on Thursday.
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Graham Platner is running in the Maine Senate primary.
He works as an oyster farmer and identifies as a progressive.
New allegations about his past behavior came out recently.
Despite this, Platner said he never considered dropping out.
He spoke about this during an interview with Chris Hayes from MS NOW.
The interview took place on a Thursday.
These events relate to U.S. local political elections.
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Senator Susan Collins from Maine cast her 10,000th consecutive vote in the U.S. Senate. She voted “aye” on a Democratic motion related to a $70 billion budget package.
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Susan Collins is a Republican Senator representing Maine.
She has voted in every Senate roll call without missing any since she started.
On this 10,000th vote, she supported a Democratic motion.
The motion involved sending a $70 billion budget reconciliation package back to the Judiciary Committee.
Collins made her vote while wearing a red dress and blue blazer.
The vote took place on a Thursday night during Senate proceedings.
A budget reconciliation package is a way Congress can change spending and taxes quickly.
This milestone highlights her consistent participation in Senate votes.
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Tom Homan, a border official working with the White House, visited Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in New Jersey. He denied reports that the facility has inhumane living conditions.
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Tom Homan is the White House border czar, a person in charge of border issues.
He recently visited Delaney Hall, a detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The facility is located in New Jersey.
There have been reports claiming the center has inhumane conditions.
Homan defended the conditions, saying those reports are not true.
This was his first TV interview after the visit.
The interview was with CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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A judge dismissed the murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas man who was accused of shooting his teenage daughter's alleged abuser. The case was dismissed because important dash camera evidence was lost by law enforcement, and Spencer had won the Republican nomination for sheriff while awaiting trial.
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Aaron Spencer was charged with second-degree murder for shooting Michael Fosler, 67, who was accused of abusing Spencer’s then-13-year-old daughter.
Spencer won the GOP nomination for sheriff in Lonoke County while awaiting trial.
The judge dismissed the case due to the loss of a dash camera memory card that might have captured the shooting.
The camera was removed from the victim’s truck but was not properly logged or stored, causing the loss of critical evidence.
Spencer called 911 to report the shooting after forcing Fosler’s vehicle off the road.
Prosecutors said Spencer planned the killing, but Spencer claimed he acted to protect his daughter.
Spencer’s lawyers argued the dash camera footage could have cleared him.
Spencer has made protecting children from sex crimes a key part of his sheriff campaign.
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The United States has imposed new economic sanctions on Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his family members, and members of the Castro family. These sanctions also target Cuba’s military ministry and several state organizations as part of ongoing US efforts to pressure Cuba’s communist government.
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The US targeted President Diaz-Canel, his wife, and stepson with new sanctions.
Sanctions also apply to the son and grandson of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
The ministry of the revolutionary armed forces and other Cuban entities were sanctioned.
The US has maintained an embargo on Cuba for many years.
President Trump has increased pressure on Cuba recently, including a fuel blockade worsening Cuba’s crisis.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions aim to stop Cuba’s government from supporting radical activities.
Individuals or companies providing services to the sanctioned groups risk sanctions themselves.
Earlier, the US restricted visas for Cuban officials, including the president, in 2025.
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President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, plans to plead guilty to keeping classified national security documents. As part of his agreement, Bolton will pay more than $2 million in fines.
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John Bolton served as President Trump's national security adviser.
He is accused of retaining classified national security information.
Bolton plans to plead guilty to one count related to this charge.
He has agreed to pay over $2 million in fines as part of a plea deal.
Bolton was once an ally of President Trump but later became a critic.
The information comes from sources reported by CBS News.
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Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a Democratic effort to block a $1.8 billion fund that President Donald Trump plans to use to pay his allies. The vote was 50-49, with three Republicans joining all Democrats to support the block. The fund relates to payments connected to the January 6 event and has caused some conflict within the Republican Party.
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Senate Democrats tried to stop President Trump from creating a $1.8 billion payout fund for his allies.
The amendment to block the fund failed by one vote: 50 against, 49 in favor.
Three Republican senators opposed their party and joined Democrats to support the block.
The fund could be used to pay people connected to the January 6 insurrection.
Senator Chuck Schumer wants a law to stop the fund from being spent ever.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government would not move forward with the fund at this time.
The fund has caused disagreements among Senate Republicans and made negotiations on immigration funding more difficult.
The issue is likely to come up again in Congress before the end of President Trump’s term.
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US officials are working to stop an outbreak of flesh-eating screwworm flies, which were found in the US for the first time since 1966. Their plan includes releasing millions of sterile flies, setting up a quarantine zone near the Texas-Mexico border, and using sniffer dogs to detect the insects.
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A screwworm infestation was detected in a calf in La Pryor, Texas, near the Mexico border.
Screwworm larvae hatch from eggs laid in open wounds and eat living flesh, which can kill animals if untreated.
Officials set up a 20-kilometer control zone with quarantines and movement restrictions.
The plan uses sterile insect technique: releasing sterile male flies that mate but produce no offspring.
US and Mexico can currently produce 100 million sterile flies per week, but about 600 million per week are needed.
Since February, around 8 million sterile flies have been released weekly by ground and air.
The risk to humans is low, but cattle ranchers fear heavy damage to beef markets.
Similar sterile fly releases helped control screwworms in Central America in the past.
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Barnaby Joyce initially said One Nation’s policy would force permanent residents to either become Australian citizens or sell their homes. He later corrected this, clarifying permanent residents would not have to sell their houses, while the policy targets foreign owners who are not permanent residents.
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Barnaby Joyce first stated permanent residents must become citizens or risk losing their homes under One Nation’s policy.
The policy aims to stop foreign ownership of Australian housing by non-residents and non-citizens.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson clarified permanent residents can own homes, but temporary visa holders and overseas foreign owners must sell properties within two years.
After discussion, Joyce changed his position and said permanent residents will not be forced to sell their homes.
The policy requires foreign citizens who are not permanent residents to sell their Australian residential properties.
The policy is still being developed and may change as it moves forward.
Hanson supports transparency and wants clear rules on property ownership to protect Australian buyers.
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California is still counting votes in its primary elections, which is taking longer than usual. President Donald Trump criticized the state, saying the primary results are rigged, especially concerning mail-in ballots.
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California’s primary vote count is still ongoing days after election day.
The delay is happening in several important races across the state.
President Donald Trump accused California of manipulating the election results.
Trump has repeatedly expressed concerns about mail-in voting in past elections.
Mail-in ballots take longer to process because they are verified and counted carefully.
Election officials say counting all votes thoroughly is necessary to ensure accuracy.
California uses mail-in ballots extensively, which can slow down final results.
CBS News is providing updates and analysis on the ongoing vote count.
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The House of Representatives passed a bill to provide over $1 billion in aid to Ukraine and impose sanctions on parts of the Russian economy, despite opposition from Republican leaders. This vote marks the second recent break from President Trump’s foreign policy approach and reflects growing impatience in Congress over the handling of foreign conflicts.
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The House voted 226-195 to pass a bill aiding Ukraine with more than $1 billion for security and rebuilding efforts.
The bill also allows for an additional $8 billion in loans to support Ukraine’s defense.
Most Republicans opposed the legislation, viewing it as opposing President Trump’s approach.
The bill passed using a discharge petition, which lets the majority bypass leadership to bring a vote.
This is the second major foreign policy move this week contrasting with President Trump’s stance; the House also approved a resolution to limit U.S. military action against Iran.
Supporters say the bill helps Ukraine negotiate from strength and counters Russian aggression.
Some Republicans, like Don Bacon, supported the bill, calling it a choice between good and evil.
The Senate is unlikely to approve the bill unless endorsed by President Trump, making its final passage uncertain.
The U.S. has provided about $195 billion for Ukraine and related military support so far.
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President Donald Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general. The Senate is conducting a "vote-a-rama," a fast series of votes on various matters.
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President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general.
The attorney general leads the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Senate is holding a "vote-a-rama," which means they are quickly voting on many items.
This news was reported by CBS News during their program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The article focuses on U.S. political events involving the government and Senate activities.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to send nearly $2 billion in aid to Ukraine and add new sanctions on Russia. Some Republicans joined Democrats to approve the bill, despite opposition from GOP leaders, and the measure now goes to the Senate.
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The House voted 226 to 195 to pass the Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill.
Eighteen Republicans supported the bill, while most Democrats voted for it; one Democrat opposed it.
The bill includes $1.8 billion in aid for Ukraine and new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil, gas, and financial sectors.
It removes a sanctions waiver that President Donald Trump allowed earlier.
The bill’s passage was forced by a discharge petition, which is a rare tool to bypass party leadership.
The bill now faces a difficult Senate vote, needing 60 votes to pass.
President Donald Trump has vetoed only two measures this term so far.
The White House has not commented on this specific bill yet.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to give more than $1 billion in aid to Ukraine and add new sanctions on parts of the Russian economy. The bill also offers $8 billion in defense loans to Ukraine and shows a difference in approach from President Donald Trump’s policies.
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The House voted 226-195 to pass the Ukraine aid and sanctions bill.
The law provides over $1 billion for Ukraine’s security and rebuilding efforts.
It includes $8 billion in loans to support Ukraine’s defense.
The bill imposes new sanctions on important parts of Russia’s economy.
The legislation was sponsored by Representative Gregory Meeks from New York.
Some Republican leaders opposed the bill, fearing it might hurt ongoing negotiations.
This vote shows the House acting differently from President Trump on foreign policy.
The day before, the House also passed a resolution to limit U.S. military action against Iran for the first time.
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The article explains who makes the rules for U.S. elections. It highlights ongoing efforts at both state and federal levels to change election rules as voters participate in primary elections.
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Election rules in the U.S. are set by a mix of state and federal authorities.
States have a lot of power to decide how elections are run within their borders.
The federal government can set some national guidelines for elections.
Changes to election rules can affect how people vote and how votes are counted.
Primary elections are currently happening where voters choose candidates for the general election.
Legal experts are discussing the impact of these election rules and changes.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to provide new military and reconstruction aid to Ukraine, with support from most Democrats and some Republicans. The bill authorizes up to $8 billion in loans and sanctions against Russia but still needs approval from the Senate.
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The House used a discharge petition to force a vote on Ukraine aid.
Rep. Gregory Meeks led the effort; the petition took almost a year to gain enough signatures.
The bill passed with a vote of 226 to 195 in the House.
It allows up to $8 billion in military loans and funds for Ukraine’s rebuilding.
The bill adds new sanctions against Russia and supports NATO.
Some Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bill, despite party leadership resistance.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has requested more U.S. defense weapons, including missile interceptors.
The bill’s future approval in the Senate is uncertain.
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