Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, visited the Delaney Hall immigration center in New Jersey without announcing it beforehand. He denied reports that the facility had cruel conditions or was overcrowded.
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Tom Homan holds the role of border czar under President Donald Trump.
Homan made an unannounced visit to Delaney Hall, an immigration center in New Jersey.
There were reports claiming inhumane conditions and overcrowding at Delaney Hall.
Homan denied these reports during an interview with CBS News.
The information was shared by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The interview was aired on CBS News and is available on the CBS News app.
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A recent poll shows that about 68% of Americans want the United States to quickly make a deal to end the war involving Iran. Only 11% disagreed, while 21% were unsure or did not give a clear opinion.
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The poll was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans want the Iran war to end as soon as possible.
68% of respondents support making a deal to end the conflict quickly.
11% of people surveyed do not want to end the war quickly.
21% of respondents were undecided or did not answer clearly.
The poll reflects U.S. public opinion on the Iran war.
The focus is on ending the conflict through negotiations or agreements.
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John Bolton, who was President Donald Trump's national security adviser, plans to plead guilty to keeping classified national security documents. This information comes from two people who know about the case.
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John Bolton served as President Donald Trump's national security adviser.
He is expected to plead guilty to one charge.
The charge involves retaining classified national security information.
This information was reported by two sources with direct knowledge.
The case relates to legal issues around classified government documents.
CBS News legal expert Jessica Levinson provided analysis on the matter.
The news was shared through CBS News and its app.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke about the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund, which is meant to prevent the misuse of government power. He expressed concern after Senate Republicans blocked a proposal to permanently stop this fund.
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The Justice Department has an "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund aims to prevent government agencies from misusing their power.
Senate Republicans rejected an amendment to permanently block the fund.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, spoke out about this issue.
Raskin said it is important to stop the misuse of government power.
This discussion took place during a segment called "The Takeout" on CBS News.
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President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game in New York to support his hometown team, the New York Knicks. He accepted the invitation from the team's owner and may attend one or both games next week at Madison Square Garden.
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President Trump is a longtime fan of the New York Knicks.
He was invited to the NBA Finals game by Knicks owner James Dolan.
The games Trump might attend are Game 3 on Monday and possibly Game 4 on Wednesday.
The Knicks lead the Finals series 1-0 against the San Antonio Spurs.
Trump praised the Knicks' defense against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said no sitting president has attended an NBA Finals game before.
Trump's presence will increase security and may affect fan travel at Madison Square Garden.
Commissioner Silver emphasized sports can bring people together despite political differences.
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Senate Republicans are trying to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, a key priority for President Donald Trump. Democrats forced votes on several amendments, including one to block a $1.8 billion fund linked to Trump’s settlement against the IRS, which Republicans rejected.
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Senate Republicans are pushing a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.
Democrats held quick votes on many amendments, known as a "vote-a-rama," to challenge parts of Trump’s policies.
One amendment aimed to block a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponisation” fund from a Trump lawsuit settlement against the IRS.
The fund is meant to pay people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.
Republicans rejected Democratic attempts to ban the fund completely and also rejected redirecting the money to a Justice Department anti-fraud fund.
Senate Democrats plan to propose amendments against tax audit immunity granted to Trump and his family.
Republicans hold 53 seats, below the 60 votes needed to avoid a filibuster, so passing the bill faces challenges.
The funding bill was delayed by a fight over including $1 billion for Trump’s White House ballroom security upgrades, despite Trump saying no taxpayer money would be used.
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Three women who dated Graham Platner, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine, shared their experiences of uncomfortable and troubling behavior by him. These accounts were reported by the New York Times. CBS News covered this story along with other news from Capitol Hill.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate representing Maine.
Three women who previously dated him described their experiences as "unsettling."
Their stories were reported by the New York Times.
The reports focus on Platner’s behavior in personal relationships.
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reported the story.
The information was shared along with other political news from Capitol Hill.
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The Senate is voting on a $72 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The vote has been delayed for months, and it is uncertain if Republican leaders can get enough support to pass it.
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The funding package totals $72 billion.
It supports both Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The vote on the package has been delayed for several months.
Senators are expected to vote on amendments late into the night.
Republican leaders face challenges in gathering enough votes for approval.
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California takes a long time to count votes because many people use mail-in ballots, which can be returned up to a week after Election Day if postmarked on time. The state also carefully checks signatures and allows time to fix issues to make sure every valid vote is counted.
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In the 2024 presidential election, about 13 million of 16 million votes in California were cast by mail.
California sends mail-in ballots to all registered voters automatically.
Mail-in ballots can be counted if postmarked by Election Day and received up to one week later.
Many voters wait until the last minute to mail their ballots, which slows counting.
Signature checks involve machines and manual reviews to confirm voter identity.
California focuses on a careful, strict process to ensure election security and accuracy.
The 2026 primary includes competitive races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor.
Governor Gavin Newsom urged counties to speed up vote counting to reduce misinformation about election security.
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Three Republican senators—Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski—voted in favor of a Democratic proposal to stop Bill Pulte from serving as the temporary director of national intelligence while holding another federal job. The amendment aims to prevent Pulte from leading both the National Intelligence office and the Federal Housing Finance Agency at the same time.
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Three Republican senators supported a Democratic amendment on Thursday.
The amendment prevents Bill Pulte from serving as temporary director of national intelligence (DNI).
Bill Pulte is also the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
The amendment bars Pulte from holding both positions simultaneously.
Senators Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski were the GOP senators who voted for the amendment.
The vote took place in the U.S. Senate.
The national intelligence director oversees agencies that gather and analyze information related to national security.
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The New World screwworm fly, which harms cattle by laying eggs in open wounds, has been found again in Texas for the first time since 1966. Officials are working to control its spread to protect the large U.S. cattle industry, especially in Texas.
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The New World screwworm fly’s larvae eat live flesh, unlike most flies that eat dead material.
Females lay eggs on open wounds of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, wildlife, and occasionally humans.
The fly was detected in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
The fly had been eradicated from the U.S. by releasing sterile male flies to reduce their population.
The fly was found in Mexico in late 2024 and has been moving north toward the U.S.
Texas produces $17 billion worth of cattle, making it an important state for the cattle industry.
If untreated, infestations can be deadly to animals, but several treatments are approved and available.
Agriculture officials say the fly does not infect food and expect little impact on beef supply or prices.
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President Donald Trump announced that Bill Pulte will not be nominated to be the permanent director of national intelligence. This means Pulte will not be officially confirmed for the permanent role.
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President Trump spoke about Bill Pulte’s role on Thursday.
Bill Pulte will not be nominated for the permanent position of director of national intelligence.
The director of national intelligence is a key government role that oversees intelligence agencies.
This announcement was reported by CBS News.
Nancy Cordes is the chief White House correspondent who covered the story.
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President Donald Trump said he would be honored to meet with Iran’s supreme leader if a deal is made to end the war. He expressed this during a conversation in the Oval Office, saying he does not want to meet now but would consider it if it helps reach an agreement.
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President Trump made the statement on a Thursday in the Oval Office.
He said he does not currently want to meet Iran’s supreme leader.
Trump said he would feel honored to meet if a deal is made to end the war.
The meeting would depend on progress toward a peaceful agreement.
The comment reflects ongoing concerns about conflict involving Iran.
No formal meeting or deal has been announced yet.
Trump’s statement focuses on diplomacy as a way to stop war.
The supreme leader of Iran holds the highest authority in that country.
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John Bolton, who was President Trump's national security adviser, has agreed to plead guilty to a crime for keeping classified information illegally. Other news includes a dangerous insect found in Texas livestock that has not spread, Hezbollah refusing a ceasefire with Israel and Lebanon, and a preview event at the Obama Presidential Center.
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John Bolton served as President Trump's national security adviser.
Bolton will plead guilty to illegally holding classified information, which is a serious crime.
A flesh-eating insect was found in Texas livestock.
Officials say the insect has not spread further.
Hezbollah, a group in Lebanon, rejected a ceasefire deal with Israel and Lebanon.
Thousands of people got an early look at the Obama Presidential Center.
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President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general. Some leading Republican politicians have shown doubt about confirming Blanche for this role.
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President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general.
The attorney general is the top lawyer for the U.S. government.
Some prominent Republicans are unsure about confirming Blanche.
The nomination is attracting attention among Republican leaders.
The final confirmation decision will come from the Senate.
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President Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center by June 12. This order follows a court ruling that said putting his name on the building was against the law.
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A memo was sent to Kennedy Center staff telling them to remove President Trump's name.
The name must be removed from email signatures, letterhead, documents, signage, brochures, and the website.
Staff must replace his name with "The Kennedy Center" or "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts."
The deadline for all changes is June 12.
A court ruled that adding President Trump's name to the center was illegal.
The Kennedy Center is a national arts center in the United States.
The order was issued by the center’s general counsel office.
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The Trump administration plans to change how the federal government awards research grants worth billions of dollars. Some researchers worry these changes could let the administration control what scientific projects get funded.
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The Trump administration wants to overhaul the federal research grant system.
This system gives billions of dollars to scientific projects across the country.
The changes could increase the administration’s control over which research gets money.
Some scientists are concerned this might limit important scientific studies.
Craig McLean, a former top scientist at NOAA, has spoken about the proposed changes.
The proposal is part of broader government plans under President Donald Trump.
The discussion about these changes is ongoing and involves experts and policymakers.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 14 people in Ohio for allegedly stealing over $50 million in government money. The announcement was made during a news conference by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the FBI Director.
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The Department of Justice is leading a statewide effort against fraud in Ohio.
Fourteen individuals have been charged.
The accused allegedly stole more than $50 million in government funds.
The indictment details were made public at a news conference.
The news conference included Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the FBI Director.
The alleged fraud involved state employees in Ohio.
The case shows the government’s focus on stopping large-scale corruption.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to restrict President Trump’s ability to take more military action in Iran. Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania supported this vote and spoke about it and a recent plan to fund efforts against weapon threats.
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The House voted on Wednesday to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, voted in favor of this limitation.
Fitzpatrick discussed his vote during an interview with Amna Nawaz.
There is a new proposal to spend nearly $2 billion on an "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund aims to address and prevent the spread or use of weapons.
The issue shows some disagreements within the Republican Party regarding military and security policies.
This vote is part of the ongoing debate over the U.S. role in Iran and military decisions.
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President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence for a short time. Trump said Pulte will investigate "rigged elections," but Pulte does not have experience in intelligence work. The appointment has faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
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Bill Pulte was named acting director of national intelligence by President Trump.
Pulte will serve temporarily and is not expected to be permanent in the role.
President Trump claims Pulte will look into claims of rigged elections, without providing proof.
Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and has no background in intelligence.
Both Republican and Democratic leaders have criticized Pulte’s nomination due to lack of experience.
Senator John Thune, a Republican, said the intelligence director should be a professional, not "weaponized."
Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat, said Pulte may use government power for political reasons.
Pulte previously made controversial and politically charged mortgage fraud allegations against public officials.
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