President Donald Trump criticized some Republican lawmakers who voted for a resolution to limit his power to start a war with Iran. The House of Representatives passed this resolution to require congressional approval before military action against Iran, but it still faces challenges in the Senate and a likely presidential veto.
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The House passed a war powers resolution 215 to 208 to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war with Iran.
Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
President Trump called the vote “unpatriotic” and criticized the Republicans who voted for it.
The resolution aims to stop Trump from engaging in military action against Iran without Congress’s approval.
The Senate, controlled by Republicans, must also pass the resolution for it to become law, but Trump is expected to veto it.
Overriding a presidential veto requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, which is difficult to achieve.
The US Constitution and the War Powers Act of 1973 limit the president’s authority to conduct war without Congress.
The US and Israel began military strikes on Iran on February 28, increasing concerns about the conflict’s impact on the global economy and fuel prices.
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The House Democrats' campaign group added four new candidates to its "Red to Blue" program. This program helps Democrats who want to win seats currently held by Republican lawmakers in the upcoming midterm elections.
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The announcement was made by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Thursday.
Four candidates were added to the "Red to Blue" support program.
The program targets districts held by Republicans that Democrats aim to win.
Three of the new candidates recently won competitive primary elections.
The candidates include a former Navy helicopter pilot.
The "Red to Blue" program provides resources and support to strong Democratic challengers.
The goal is to increase the number of Democrats in the House of Representatives after the midterms.
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John Bolton, who was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser during his first term, is expected to plead guilty to keeping classified national security documents. This information comes from sources speaking to CBS News.
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John Bolton served as national security adviser under President Trump’s first term.
He is involved in a legal case about classified documents.
Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information.
The case concerns national security information that should be kept secret.
The news was reported by CBS News and confirmed by sources close to the case.
Jessica Levinson, a CBS News contributor, provided additional analysis.
The story is being covered on the CBS News app and website.
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A group called "MAHA moms," activists concerned about health risks from the herbicide glyphosate, protested outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it heard a case that could limit lawsuits against Bayer, the company that owns Monsanto. These activists support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health agenda and are trying to influence Congress and public policy on chemical safety before the upcoming elections.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a case about Bayer’s liability for its glyphosate herbicide.
Glyphosate was a main ingredient in Bayer’s Roundup product and has been linked to cancer claims.
Bayer has already paid about $11 billion to settle nearly 100,000 lawsuits related to glyphosate.
The “MAHA moms” group supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign and health policies.
President Donald Trump had said he would appoint Kennedy as health secretary but his administration supported Bayer in court.
The activists are largely white, wealthy, and well-educated women who became involved due to personal or family health issues.
These activists have pressured Congress against a bill that would protect Bayer from pesticide lawsuits.
A bipartisan amendment aligned with MAHA’s views passed in the House to challenge Bayer’s liability protections.
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Millions of people in the United States will experience unusually warm temperatures early in the summer season. The Northeast region is expected to see temperatures reaching into the 90s.
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A heat wave is coming early this summer across parts of the U.S.
The Northeast will have summer-like weather with highs near 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Millions of Americans will be affected by the warm temperatures.
The information was reported by ABC News' Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee.
The heat wave is expected around early June 2026.
This event represents an early arrival of hot weather in the year.
The report focuses on weather changes in different U.S. regions.
This weather pattern contrasts with typical temperatures for this time of year.
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Black lung disease is increasing again in parts of the United States, especially in Appalachia. It is affecting younger coal miners more than before, with severe health problems linked to changes in mining practices.
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Black lung was once thought to be largely controlled in the U.S. but is now resurging in Appalachia.
The disease is appearing in younger miners, even those in their 20s and 30s.
Increased exposure to silica dust in mining causes more severe lung damage.
Some miners, like Mackie Branham Jr, have needed double lung transplants due to the disease.
Radiologists are seeing more advanced cases of black lung among current and former miners.
Affected miners often face long battles to get disability benefits.
The rise in black lung shows ongoing health risks for workers in the coal industry.
The film "Black Lung Rising" explores the reasons for the increase and the challenges miners face.
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A recent Fox News poll shows Democrat Amy Acton slightly ahead of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race, but the difference is within the margin of error, indicating a very close contest. Prediction markets still favor the Republican candidate, reflecting Ohio’s recent voting trends and suggesting the race remains uncertain.
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A Fox News poll from May 28 to June 1 surveyed 1,015 registered Ohio voters.
Amy Acton (Democrat) leads with 50%, Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) has 49%.
The poll’s margin of error is ±3 percentage points, meaning the race could be tied.
Prediction markets show a slight Republican advantage, based on Ohio’s recent voting history.
Independent voters make up about 38% of Ohio’s electorate and may decide the race.
About 30% of voters said they might still change their mind before the election.
Some Democrats are reported to support Ramaswamy, showing ticket-splitting behavior.
Ohio has trended Republican in recent years, with President Trump winning the state by a large margin in 2024.
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Federal officials arrested four people in Ohio for allegedly running a $30 million scheme that billed Medicaid for children’s behavioral health services that were never given. The suspects reportedly diagnosed all the children with disorders without doing tests or providing any care and used the stolen money to buy luxury cars.
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Authorities say the fraud involved billing for therapy services that never happened.
The defendants targeted children in summer camps, church groups, and recreational programs.
Every child was supposedly diagnosed with a behavioral adjustment disorder without any real medical testing.
The suspects collected Medicaid numbers and paperwork needed to bill for services.
Four defendants turned themselves in and 14 luxury vehicles were seized, including a Maserati and a Bentley.
The Department of Justice, working under President Trump’s administration, conducted the enforcement.
This crackdown is part of a broader effort to fight fraud, including other cases in Los Angeles and Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance’s office condemned the fraud for harming children and misusing taxpayer money.
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The Obama Presidential Center is being built in Chicago, Illinois, and will soon open to visitors from around the world. The center is a large project focused on preserving and sharing the legacy of President Barack Obama.
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The Obama Presidential Center is located in Chicago, Illinois.
It is designed to attract visitors globally.
The center will showcase the life and work of President Barack Obama.
The project is described as a large and important development.
CBS News reporter Lana Zak visited the site to report on the progress.
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Two advocacy groups have sued the U.S. Education Department because they disagree with the new limits on how much money physician associates and assistants can borrow in student loans. The groups argue that the borrowing caps harm these medical professionals.
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Two groups, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association, filed the lawsuit.
The lawsuit challenges the Education Department's recent limits on student loan borrowing.
The limits specifically affect physician associates and assistants.
The case was filed in a U.S. District Court.
The groups believe these borrowing caps negatively impact students in these medical fields.
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A recent Fox News poll shows former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown leading current Senator Jon Husted by 8 points in the Ohio Senate race. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s favorability rating in Ohio has decreased.
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Sherrod Brown is a former U.S. Senator from Ohio and a Democrat.
Jon Husted is the current U.S. Senator from Ohio and a Republican.
The poll shows Brown with 53% support and Husted with 45%.
2% of the poll respondents were unsure which candidate they support.
President Donald Trump’s favorability rating in Ohio has dropped according to the same poll.
Fox News conducted the poll.
The poll reflects voter opinions in the state of Ohio.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has shifted from investigating individual colleges to changing federal rules that affect all U.S. universities. New proposals aim to change how colleges get federal funding by requiring them to follow guidelines that promote certain political ideas and limit diversity and inclusion policies.
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Trump’s administration previously investigated dozens of colleges and cut federal funding based on political disagreements.
Now, the administration is rewriting federal rules that control all higher education institutions, affecting about 6,000 colleges.
Proposed changes include altering the accreditation process to require “intellectual diversity,” encouraging more conservative viewpoints.
The Office of Management and Budget proposed rules to ensure federal grants support the President’s policy priorities and oppose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
The General Services Administration wants universities and contractors to certify they don’t have DEI policies the administration considers unlawful.
At least 11 new rules are being proposed by the Department of Education to enforce these changes and make it easier to cut funding from schools that don’t comply.
These efforts respond to court rulings that blocked previous funding cuts to Harvard and UCLA.
The administration targets policies related to diversity, transgender athletes, antisemitism, and anti-white discrimination charges.
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The U.S. Senate has started voting on a bill to provide about $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for three years, covering the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have blocked this funding for months, seeking policy changes after protests involving federal agents, and plan to offer amendments to stop certain provisions, including a settlement fund for Trump’s allies.
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The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump’s current term.
Democrats have blocked the funding in protest, demanding changes after the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents in January.
The settlement fund for Trump’s allies involved in political disputes is worth $1.776 billion.
Democrats want an amendment to eliminate this settlement fund and send the funding bill back for review.
Senate Republicans use a special process to avoid needing Democratic votes to pass the funding bill.
There was a $1 billion proposal for White House security in the bill that was later removed after opposition.
Acting Attorney General said the settlement fund would not move forward, but President Trump expressed uncertainty about its status.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized keeping the bill focused on funding ICE and Border Patrol without extra issues.
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John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information. This deal could let him avoid prison time and involves a large fine.
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John Bolton was charged with 18 counts related to keeping or sharing classified information.
The charges stem from notes he took while working for the government and sharing some with family.
Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count under a deal with the Justice Department.
The deal includes a $2.25 million fine and a possible prison sentence capped at five years.
The agreement allows Bolton to possibly avoid prison, but a judge will decide the final punishment.
FBI agents searched Bolton’s home and office in Maryland as part of the investigation.
Bolton served in President Trump’s first term and was fired in 2019.
Bolton wrote a critical book about President Trump, which the government unsuccessfully tried to block before its release.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued safety advice for veterans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins. The VA urges veterans, especially those with medical needs or mobility issues, to prepare for power outages, floods, and service disruptions that can threaten access to healthcare and medications.
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the busiest period in mid-August to mid-October.
Even smaller storms can cause dangerous situations by causing power outages and cutting off access to medical care.
The VA advises veterans to keep at least two weeks’ supply of medications on hand.
Veterans who use medical devices like oxygen machines or breathing aids should plan backup power with their healthcare providers.
Emergency kits should include food, water, batteries, flashlights, medical supplies, and important papers.
Veterans should keep their VA contact information updated to receive emergency alerts and instructions.
The VA expands its support during hurricanes by sending mobile medical units, moving patients away from danger, and using telehealth to continue care.
The VA works with FEMA and other agencies to provide help during disasters but warns that personal preparedness is critical to avoid emergencies turning into crises.
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Analyst Nate Silver expressed concern about Democrat Graham Platner's chances of beating Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming Maine Senate race. A recent poll showed Platner's lead over Collins has decreased to 4 percentage points.
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Nate Silver, a well-known political analyst, reviewed new poll results for the Maine Senate race.
The poll was conducted by Public Policy Polling.
The poll shows Democrat Graham Platner leading Senator Susan Collins by 4 points.
Platner’s lead has gotten smaller compared to previous polls.
The election is scheduled for November.
Susan Collins is the current Republican Senator from Maine.
Nate Silver described the poll results as "not super reassuring" for Platner’s chances.
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President Donald Trump made unproven claims that Democrats are trying to cheat in the California primary elections. He alleged the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles is investigating the matter, but officials have not confirmed this. California’s vote counting for governor and Los Angeles mayor races is ongoing, with many mail-in ballots yet to be counted.
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President Trump claimed without evidence that Democrats are trying to steal California’s governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries.
He said the US attorney’s office in Los Angeles is investigating these claims, but the office declined to comment.
Mail-in ballots make up about 80% of votes in California and can be counted up to a week after Election Day.
California uses a “jungle” primary system where the top two vote-getters advance to a runoff, regardless of party.
The governor’s race has 61 candidates, with Republicans supporting Steve Hilton, who may lose ground as more ballots are counted.
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that slow vote counting can increase misinformation and called for timely, accurate tabulation.
Experts stress that election integrity and allowing every eligible vote to count are vital to maintaining public trust.
Delays in finalizing results can lead to more misinformation, which harms confidence in the election process.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), supporting its method of imposing fines on wireless companies without violating their right to a jury trial. The case involved large fines against AT&T and Verizon for selling customer location data without consent.
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The Supreme Court decision supports the FCC's in-house process for issuing fines, known as forfeiture orders.
The ruling was written by Chief Justice John Roberts; Justice Clarence Thomas dissented.
The case tested whether the FCC’s internal procedure violates the constitutional right to a jury trial.
The FCC fined AT&T $57 million and Verizon $47 million for unlawfully selling customer location data.
Other carriers fined include T-Mobile ($80 million) and Sprint ($12 million).
The wireless companies paid the fines but challenged the FCC’s procedure in court.
The government argued that companies can still have a jury trial if the case goes to court, so their rights are protected.
The Supreme Court’s decision sided with the Trump administration’s defense of the FCC process.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules to limit work permits for certain immigrants in the U.S. The proposal would make it harder to get work authorization, shorten how long permits last, and require stricter background checks.
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The new DHS proposal targets work permits called Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
It especially affects people with humanitarian parole, non-DACA deferred status, and those facing deportation.
In 2024, nearly 1 million EAD applications were processed in the affected categories.
The proposal would require proof of economic need and tougher background checks for work permits.
Most work permits would be limited to one-year terms and would need renewal through employers using the federal E-Verify system, which checks legal work status.
Immigrants with final removal orders would mostly lose work authorization unless deportation is impossible.
Criminal history, gang ties, or terrorist links would usually disqualify applicants unless there is a strong public interest.
The rule is not yet final and is open for public comment for 60 days before being implemented.
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California is still counting votes in key primary elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor more than 36 hours after polls closed. Under California's system, the top two vote-getters will move to the November general election, regardless of their political party.
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California uses a top-two primary system where the two candidates with the most votes advance to November, no matter their party.
The governor's race is open because Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run again.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are currently leading in the governor’s race, with Democrat Tom Steyer still competing strongly.
In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is projected to advance to the runoff election, but her opponent is not yet clear.
Several other Democratic candidates, including former Rep. Katie Porter and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, have conceded their races.
Votes include mail-in ballots, which must be counted if received up to seven days after Election Day.
Counties like Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and San Francisco are expected to release updates on Thursday afternoon.
The Los Angeles mayoral race is unusually close, with three main candidates almost tied according to polls.
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