President Donald Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general. Blanche has been acting attorney general since April after Trump fired Pam Bondi and was previously the deputy attorney general.
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Todd Blanche has been acting attorney general since April.
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in April.
Blanche served as deputy attorney general before becoming acting attorney general.
Blanche was one of President Trump’s personal defense lawyers previously.
Trump indicated he has no other candidates for attorney general.
The Senate must confirm Blanche to make his role permanent.
Blanche was confirmed as deputy attorney general by a 52-46 party-line Senate vote last year.
CBS News reached out to the Justice Department for comment.
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Ohio State University agreed to pay about $100 million to settle lawsuits from hundreds of former student athletes who said they were sexually abused by a doctor at the school decades ago. The doctor worked at Ohio State from 1978 to 1998, and the university had faced legal battles over its failure to stop the abuse.
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Ohio State reached a preliminary agreement to pay around $100 million to victims of Dr. Richard Strauss.
Strauss worked as a doctor at Ohio State from 1978 until 1998 and also ran a clinic outside campus.
Over 280 survivors had pending claims in court; the settlement covers nearly all of them.
The university had previously settled with 317 survivors for more than $61 million.
An independent report found that Ohio State staff knew about complaints against Strauss as early as 1979 but took little action.
Some victims were former NFL players.
Survivors described feelings of vulnerability and lack of support when reporting the abuse.
Ohio State’s president said the survivors remain part of the school community and that finalizing the settlement is an important step.
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Jill Biden responded to criticism from a Democrat who worked in President Joe Biden’s administration about her new memoir. She encouraged critics to speak directly with her instead of making public comments.
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Jill Biden is the current First Lady of the United States.
She released a new memoir that has drawn some criticism.
At least one Democrat who worked for President Biden’s administration expressed concern about the book.
The criticism suggested the book might cause difficult discussions within the Democratic Party.
Jill Biden addressed the criticism publicly and invited critics to talk to her directly.
She spoke in front of a full audience while responding to the issue.
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President Donald Trump plans to officially nominate Todd Blanche as the U.S. Attorney General soon. Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General and previously served as Trump's personal lawyer and deputy attorney general.
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President Trump announced his intent to nominate Todd Blanche during a dinner event.
Blanche serves as the acting Attorney General at the Department of Justice.
He once worked as President Trump's personal attorney.
Before becoming acting Attorney General, Blanche was the deputy attorney general.
Blanche took the acting role after Pam Bondi left the position.
No official nomination has been made public yet, but it could come soon.
The nomination still needs President Trump's formal announcement to be final.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) asked a federal judge to consider punishing prosecutors after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unofficial draft of a new indictment against the SPLC with the media. The SPLC claims this broke federal rules meant to keep grand jury matters secret and could unfairly harm their reputation.
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The Justice Department obtained a new indictment against the SPLC with additional allegations about misuse of donations related to hate groups.
The charges remain the same: wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
An unsigned, unstamped draft of the indictment was shared with news reporters before it was officially filed or shown to SPLC lawyers.
Sharing this draft allegedly breaks grand jury secrecy rules which protect sensitive case information.
The draft document shared contained hidden details such as who wrote and last edited it.
Some wording in the draft was different from the final official indictment.
SPLC lawyers said this early leak could create a one-sided story in the media that the SPLC cannot properly respond to yet.
The lead prosecutor was unsure why the draft was leaked and said they needed to look into it.
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California held its 2026 primary elections on June 2 using a top-two system where the two candidates with the most votes move to the November general election. Key races included the governor’s race, the Los Angeles mayoral race, and several congressional contests shaped by a new redistricting law called Proposition 50.
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California uses a top-two primary system that advances the top two vote-getters to the general election, regardless of political party.
The main governor’s race features former Fox News host Steve Hilton, ex-Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, and billionaire Tom Steyer as leading candidates.
Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to advance to the November election amid criticism over her handling of a major fire.
LA mayoral challengers include Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star who lost his home in the fire, and city council member Nithya Raman.
Proposition 50, passed by California voters, reshaped several U.S. House districts to favor Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In the race to replace former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the 11th District, two Democrats—Scott Wiener and Connie Chan—are projected to advance.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley, who switched from Republican to no party preference, is leading the primary in the 6th Congressional District.
Kiley aims to be the first independent elected to Congress in California and focuses on lowering costs and improving public safety.
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House Democrats asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio why there has been little progress on President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. They also raised concerns about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to take control of 70 percent of Gaza land.
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House Democrats questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about actions in Gaza.
They focused on the slow progress of President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered to seize 70% of Gaza territory.
The questions aim to understand the US government’s role or response.
Marco Rubio is acting as US Secretary of State in this context.
The issues involve US policy towards Israel and Gaza.
The discussions happened in the US House of Representatives.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found a flesh-eating New World screwworm larva in a calf in Zavala County, Texas. The USDA is taking steps to stop the parasite by setting up a 12-mile quarantine zone, increasing traps, and working with Texas animal health officials.
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The screwworm was found in a 3-week-old calf's umbilical area in Texas.
The USDA created a 12-mile "infested zone" around the location to control the spread.
Traps for screwworms are being increased along the U.S.-Mexico border.
An Incident Command Team was formed with the Texas Animal Health Commission to manage the response.
New World screwworms lay eggs in open wounds and their larvae eat living flesh of animals.
At least 26,216 screwworm cases are reported in Mexico, with about 2,700 still active.
The parasite generally affects livestock but can rarely infect humans.
The USDA previously reported a screwworm near the U.S. border in Mexico about 25 miles away.
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President Donald Trump has increased U.S. military actions in several regions during his second term. His forces are targeting drug traffickers in the Pacific and continuing strikes in the Middle East and Africa, aiming to address threats like drug smuggling, terrorism, and Iran’s nuclear program.
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U.S. military strikes on drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have caused around 207 deaths since September 2025.
The U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January on charges related to drug and terrorism conspiracy.
Military buildup near Cuba is ongoing as Trump seeks political change, though he prefers a peaceful transition.
In the Middle East, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and against Iran’s nuclear sites during conflicts.
U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran in 2025 and 2026, leading to retaliatory attacks in the region.
At least 63 joint airstrikes occurred in Somalia this year targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab, with cooperation between U.S. and Nigerian officials.
Trump justifies strikes partly by citing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, while Nigerian officials highlight attacks on all groups by extremists.
The military actions reflect Trump’s approach of using force to achieve visible results against immediate threats rather than pursuing broad nation-building efforts.
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A new Fox News poll shows Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown leading Republican Senator Jon Husted by 8 points in Ohio. Brown, a former three-term senator, is running to return to the Senate against Husted, who took office in 2025.
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Sherrod Brown has 53% support among Ohio registered voters, while Jon Husted has 45%, according to the Fox News poll.
The poll surveyed 1,015 Ohio voters from May 28 to June 1 with a 3% margin of error.
Brown previously served three terms in the Senate but lost in 2024 to Republican Bernie Moreno.
Jon Husted became a senator in January 2025 after JD Vance became vice president.
Brown has 98% backing from Democrats, while Husted has 86% support from Republicans.
Some Republicans (13%) support Brown, and a small number of Democrats (2%) back Husted.
President Trump’s favorability in Ohio is 42%, down from 52% in November 2024.
Other recent polls show mixed results, with some giving Husted a slight lead or making the race a toss-up.
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The US Senate approved moving forward with an immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1 billion meant for security upgrades linked to President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom. The bill still needs further debate and votes before it can become law, and there is ongoing disagreement over other parts of the legislation.
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Senate Republicans removed $1 billion intended for Secret Service security upgrades related to Trump's new White House ballroom.
This funding was part of an immigration spending bill that includes about $72 billion for immigration agencies.
The bill passed an initial vote 53-45 and will now face more debate and amendments in the Senate.
The revised bill must go to the House of Representatives and then to President Trump to become law.
Democrats opposed including security funding for the ballroom in the immigration bill.
The ballroom project is planned for the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House.
Republicans also opposed a proposed $1.8 billion fund by the Department of Justice aimed at compensating victims of government overreach.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is dropping the plan for this fund, but President Trump indicated it might still be possible.
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The US military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean that it said was smuggling drugs, killing two men. This strike is part of a campaign by President Trump’s administration to target drug traffickers in Latin America, but some people question the evidence and legality of these attacks.
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The US military killed two men in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Since early September, the US military has killed at least 207 people in similar boat strikes.
The strikes target traffickers along known drug smuggling routes near Latin America.
The military has not provided proof that the boats were carrying drugs.
President Trump calls the situation an “armed conflict” with drug cartels and says the strikes help reduce drug flow and overdoses in the US.
Critics doubt the strikes’ legality and question their effectiveness, noting most fentanyl enters the US over land from Mexico.
The White House said a follow-up strike on survivors was “in self-defense” and legal, but some legal experts disagree.
The Pentagon’s inspector general plans to review if military targeting rules were followed but will not examine the strikes’ overall legality.
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California held primary elections on Tuesday, and the results were still being reported on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Anthony Salvanto provided updates on the ongoing vote counts and race outcomes.
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California held primary elections on Tuesday.
Vote counting continued into Wednesday as results were still coming in.
CBS News covered the election updates with reporter Anthony Salvanto.
The primary races will help determine candidates for upcoming general elections.
Election results impact California's political landscape and candidate selection.
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Hampshire police have apologized for handcuffing and arresting Henry Nowak as he was dying. This event has led to calls for investigations into the officers involved and scrutiny of police diversity training and race bias guidance.
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Hampshire's chief constable Alexis Boon apologized to Henry Nowak's family for the police actions.
Nowak was handcuffed and arrested while he was dying, which caused public outcry.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp is pushing for a misconduct investigation into the officers.
The police watchdog is currently treating the officers as witnesses in its inquiry.
A survey showed that some Hampshire police officers felt pressured and fearful after diversity training.
Some politicians are accused of using the case to stir tensions, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and others condemning this.
The National Black Police Association warned that inflammatory comments risk harming policing progress.
Calls have been made to scrap race bias guidance following the incident.
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The US House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 to pass a war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to get Congress’s approval before continuing military actions in Iran or to withdraw US forces. Four House Republicans joined Democrats to pass this measure, which now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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The House vote on the war powers resolution was 215 in favor and 208 against.
Four Republicans (Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, Tom Barrett) sided with Democrats to pass the resolution.
The resolution aims to limit President Trump’s authority to continue military conflict with Iran without congressional approval.
The Senate must take up the resolution soon under the war powers law.
This was the fourth House vote to try to restrict Trump’s power regarding the conflict, which has lasted over 90 days.
Earlier efforts to pass similar resolutions faced delays and cancellations.
The vote comes amid ongoing, unsuccessful efforts to negotiate a settlement with Iran.
Some Senate Republicans previously joined Democrats to advance a similar resolution.
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A Texas high school principal known as "Coach Mutt" received a surprise handwritten letter from the graduating class during their graduation ceremony. The note was a meaningful gesture to show appreciation for the principal's impact on the students.
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The principal is from a high school in Texas.
He is affectionately called "Coach Mutt" by the school community.
The surprise took place at the graduation event.
The graduating class wrote a heartfelt, handwritten letter to him.
The letter expressed gratitude and appreciation.
The story was shared by journalist David Muir.
This event was covered by ABC News.
The letter was an unexpected and emotional moment for the principal.
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The tech industry spent millions of dollars supporting candidates in California’s primary election. While their favorite candidate for governor lost, several other candidates backed by tech companies and related political groups won or advanced to November’s election.
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Silicon Valley tech companies and executives spent tens of millions on California primary elections.
Matt Mahan, a tech-backed candidate for governor, received about $50 million but came in sixth place with 4% of the vote.
Scott Weiner, supported by the tech industry for U.S. Senate, won the most votes in the primary and will advance to the November midterms.
Ben Allen, backed by tech, is likely advancing for state insurance commissioner.
Two major Super PACs, Grow California (funded by crypto leaders) and California Leads (funded by Google and Meta), contributed millions to local legislative races.
Most candidates supported by these Super PACs, especially Democrats, are advancing to the next election stage.
The tech industry’s goal is to place preferred lawmakers in California’s state legislature to influence regulations and policies.
Experts expect tech spending on political campaigns to increase significantly before the November midterms.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib is pushing for a House vote on a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Lebanon. This has caused strong disagreements among Democrats and Republicans, leading to a heated debate that stopped the House from working for over an hour.
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Rashida Tlaib wants Congress to vote on a resolution about U.S. military actions in Lebanon.
The resolution has split Democrats, with some worried it could interfere with current U.S. operations.
Rep. Max Miller called Hezbollah a terrorist group and criticized Tlaib’s support of them.
Miller’s contentious remarks were removed from the official record after debate.
Some Democrats want to change the resolution to avoid harming U.S. support for Lebanon’s military and embassy.
Anti-war groups support Tlaib’s resolution and want action soon.
There is disagreement on whether to vote now or wait to amend the resolution to gain more support.
The vote is expected to divide the Democratic party due to differing views on U.S. involvement in Lebanon.
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The House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's actions regarding Iran. Despite recent attacks, President Trump said that talks with Iran are still happening.
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The House passed a measure to control or limit President Trump's decisions about Iran.
President Trump stated that discussions or negotiations with Iran are ongoing.
The context includes a recent attack involving Iran.
The news was covered by CBS News in a segment called "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The measure reflects congressional efforts to influence U.S. policy toward Iran.
President Trump is actively engaging in dialogue with Iran according to his statements.
The coverage was dated June 3rd (6/3).
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 to pass a resolution that limits President Donald Trump’s powers to conduct war against Iran without Congressional approval. The vote is mostly symbolic and does not legally force the president to stop military actions but sends a strong message from Congress about the conflict.
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The House vote was on a resolution to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes it.
The resolution passed with bipartisan support, including four Republicans joining Democrats.
The resolution is a concurrent resolution, which means it does not have the force of law and the president cannot veto it.
This is the fourth time the House has voted on a similar Iran war powers resolution since the conflict began three months ago.
The resolution now moves to the Senate for consideration.
President Trump’s administration said the vote was influenced by some Republicans being absent and reaffirmed the president’s authority as Commander-in-Chief.
House Foreign Affairs ranking Democrat Gregory Meeks said Congress is demanding an explanation for the U.S. entering the war.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern that limiting the president’s authority could harm negotiation efforts with Iran.
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