California is holding a “jungle primary,” where all candidates compete together regardless of party. Voters in six states, including California, are casting ballots for several important races like California’s governor and Los Angeles mayor.
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California uses a "jungle primary" system where all candidates appear on the same ballot.
The top two candidates from this primary move on to the general election, regardless of their party.
Six states hold elections on this day, including Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, and California.
Key races in California include the governor’s race and the Los Angeles mayoral race.
The “jungle primary” system aims to give voters more choice beyond party lines.
Other states voting this day also have important state and local elections.
Coverage was provided by CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman.
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Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey has not appeared in public for nearly three months. He recently posted on social media that he plans to return to public life within a few weeks.
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Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He represents the state of New Jersey.
Kean has been absent from public appearances for almost three months.
On Tuesday, he shared a message on social media about his return.
He said he expects to come back "within a matter of weeks."
CBS News reported and discussed this update.
No specific reason for his absence was mentioned in the report.
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Hundreds of rescuers are searching California’s Desolation Wilderness for Jason Coughran, a 60-year-old hiker missing since May 25 near Fallen Leaf Lake. The search involves nearly 200 personnel from multiple agencies and uses helicopters, dogs, and specialized teams to navigate difficult terrain and weather.
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Jason Coughran was last seen hiking at Angora Peak on May 25.
Nearly 200 rescue workers from over two dozen agencies are involved in the search.
An Air National Guard helicopter airlifted 80 volunteers into the wilderness for the effort.
The search area includes steep mountains, dense brush, and limited visibility.
Weather in the high elevations can change quickly, making search efforts harder.
Authorities are asking the public to share any sightings or information about Coughran.
Desolation Wilderness is about 64,000 acres of remote alpine terrain.
Search teams are balancing large-scale operations with focused searches in areas Coughran may have traveled.
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A Louisville police officer is facing possible firing after body camera footage showed him shooting and killing an unarmed, naked suspect. The incident happened on Saturday and is under review by police officials.
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The shooting involved a Louisville police officer and an unarmed suspect.
The suspect was naked at the time of the shooting.
Body camera footage captured the incident.
The shooting occurred on a Saturday.
The police officer may be fired as a result of the incident.
The case is being reviewed by authorities.
Details were reported by CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan.
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A man with a bomb reportedly strapped to his chest took at least one person hostage inside a Chase Bank in California on Tuesday. Police are responding to the ongoing situation.
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The incident occurred at a Chase Bank location in California.
A man allegedly had a bomb strapped to his chest.
The man took at least one person hostage.
Police are actively handling the situation.
The event took place on a Tuesday.
The situation involves a possible bomb threat and hostage crisis.
Authorities have not released details about the number of hostages or injuries.
The news source reporting this is CBS News.
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A man is barricaded inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, following a bomb threat reported on June 2, 2026. Police and negotiators are working to resolve the situation and have evacuated nearby buildings as a precaution.
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The incident started around 1 p.m. local time at the Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield.
An unidentified man is inside the bank with an unknown number of people who have not come out.
Police do not officially call it a hostage situation but confirm the man is refusing to leave with others inside.
Negotiators are in contact with the man by phone and say everyone inside is currently safe.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are assisting local police.
Nearby buildings have been evacuated to keep people safe.
Police have deployed many resources, including SWAT, bomb squad, K9 teams, a gang unit, negotiators, and drones.
Authorities advise the public to stay away from the area while they work to end the incident safely.
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Police reported that a suspect has taken at least one person hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. Authorities are responding to the situation, which also includes a bomb threat.
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The incident is happening at a Chase Bank location in Bakersfield, California.
At least one hostage has been taken by the suspect.
A bomb threat has also been reported at the scene.
Police and emergency responders are on site handling the situation.
The details about the suspect and motive have not been disclosed yet.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Carter Evans.
Authorities are working to resolve the situation safely.
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Police are handling a possible hostage situation at a Chase bank in downtown Bakersfield, California. Authorities have confirmed a bomb threat and closed nearby roads to keep people away.
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The incident is happening at a Chase bank branch in downtown Bakersfield, Southern California.
Police confirmed there is a bomb threat at the location.
At least one person is being held hostage, according to authorities.
Police have closed a three-block area around the bank and blocked off roads.
It is unclear how many people are inside the bank or how many suspects are involved.
No information has been given about any injuries.
Bakersfield police have informed the Kern County Sheriff’s Office but have not requested their help.
Bakersfield is about 110 miles north of Los Angeles.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke to CBS News, urging the Republican Party to focus again on traditional conservative values. He warned that "populism" is becoming too strong in the party.
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Mike Pence is the former Vice President of the United States.
He commented on the current state of the Republican Party.
Pence expressed concern about "populism" influencing the GOP.
He called for a return to traditional conservative principles.
The comments were made during an interview on CBS Mornings.
Political strategists Jessica Anderson and Ameshia Cross provided analysis in the segment.
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Four suspects, including two Americans and two Mexican nationals, have been charged for trafficking over one ton of cocaine through a secret tunnel connecting San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico. The tunnel was hidden under a fake store in San Diego and was equipped with advanced features like electricity, ventilation, and a rail system.
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The suspects are accused of working for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel to traffic cocaine across the US-Mexico border.
The fake store called “Buy 4 Less” was located near the Otay Mesa border crossing in San Diego.
Federal agents suspected the store was hiding a tunnel because it had unusual activity, such as people carrying empty suitcases and few customers.
Authorities seized over 2,250 pounds (more than one ton) of cocaine from three vehicles during a traffic stop.
A 55-foot deep tunnel was found under the store, extending about 1,800 feet in total between the U.S. and Mexico.
The tunnel had a hydraulic lift, electricity, ventilation, and a cart system on rails for moving drugs.
This is the first cross-border tunnel found in southern California since 2022, and there have been 99 tunnels found since 1993.
The suspects face serious charges that could lead to life in prison, including drug trafficking and using unauthorized tunnels.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is defending the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The center has faced protests, sometimes leading to clashes between protesters and immigration officers. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested at the site last year, spoke about the situation on a news program.
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The Delaney Hall ICE center is located in Newark, New Jersey.
The facility has been the focus of ongoing protests.
Some protests have turned into violent clashes with immigration officers.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin supports the conditions at the center.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside the facility last year during protests.
Mayor Baraka spoke about the center on "The Daily Report."
The article is based on a CBS News video interview.
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The U.S. government updated its green card rules, making many applicants, including some military families, return to their home countries while waiting for residency decisions. This change affects spouses and relatives of service members who often relied on staying in the U.S. during the process.
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that most green card applicants must leave the U.S. and wait abroad instead of staying during their application.
Military families, including spouses who came on visitor visas before marriage and undocumented relatives using parole in place, are especially affected.
The policy change partially reverses previous rules allowing applicants to adjust status (apply for green card) without leaving the U.S.
USCIS officials say the adjustment-of-status process was never meant to replace applying from abroad through an immigrant visa.
Leaving the U.S. can trigger immigration bars for some military family members, making this new rule difficult for them.
The Department of Homeland Security later said fewer people would be affected than first thought, but concerns remain.
Military spouses and children usually get special green card options, such as being “immediate relatives,” which avoids long waits and visa limits.
Immigration lawyers warn this policy could harm military readiness by straining family stability.
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Security at the White House has become much stricter since a shooting event in April at the correspondents' dinner. There is a balance needed between making the area safe and allowing people access in a democratic system.
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White House security increased after a shooting in April at the correspondents' dinner.
New security measures have made the protective perimeter larger or stricter.
The changes aim to keep the White House safe from threats.
There is a challenge in keeping security tight while allowing public and official access.
The topic was discussed in an article by Matt Viser in The Atlantic.
Matt Viser also talked about these issues on "The Takeout," a CBS News program.
CBS News provides additional information through their app and website.
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A Republican pollster expressed concerns about lower Republican voter turnout compared to Democrats in Georgia’s recent primary elections ahead of important runoff races. He urged Republicans to promote President Trump’s achievements to improve voter support before the November midterm elections.
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In Georgia’s May primary, about 28% of voters turned out, with Democrats casting over 1.1 million ballots and Republicans about 941,000.
The Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor in Georgia went to runoffs after no candidate won a majority.
Pollster Matt Towery warned that higher Democratic turnout in Georgia is a bad sign for Republicans.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also expressed concern over the strong early showing by Democrats.
Towery advised Republicans to highlight President Trump’s accomplishments to counter negative media coverage.
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are competing in the Republican Senate runoff; Kemp endorsed Dooley.
President Trump’s current public approval rating is lower than at a similar time in his first term.
Democrats aim to use Trump’s weaker approval to gain seats in the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump chose Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to be the acting director of national intelligence. This choice received strong criticism from many people.
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President Trump nominated Bill Pulte for the role of acting director of national intelligence (DNI).
Bill Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
The director of national intelligence oversees U.S. intelligence agencies.
Many critics expressed concern about Pulte’s nomination.
The announcement was reported by CBS News and their White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi.
The move is part of President Trump’s ongoing appointments in his administration.
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Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth requested the resignation of Andrew Boutros, the interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Their request followed problems with a case called the “Broadview Six” and concerns about the federal office’s management and conduct.
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Senators Durbin and Duckworth represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
They called for Andrew Boutros to resign from his role as interim U.S. Attorney in Northern Illinois.
Their call came after issues with the “Broadview Six” case.
They described the federal office as having dysfunction and alleged misconduct.
Andrew Boutros was serving temporarily in this U.S. Attorney position.
The Northern District of Illinois covers Chicago and the surrounding area.
The senators acted publicly by making this request on a Tuesday.
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Nine states in the U.S. still charge sales taxes on groceries, which means families pay extra for food even if the price tags look the same. Most other states have stopped taxing groceries to help reduce costs for consumers.
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Nine U.S. states still charge taxes on grocery food items.
Families in these states pay more at the checkout even if the grocery price tags are the same as elsewhere.
Most other states have removed grocery taxes to make food more affordable.
Grocery taxes add extra cost to everyday food purchases.
This tax difference affects family budgets in the states that still charge it.
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On Tuesday, six U.S. states held primary elections, including California. Important races took place for California governor and the mayor of Los Angeles.
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Six states held primary elections on the same day.
California was one of these states.
Voters in California decided on candidates for governor.
Los Angeles held a primary for its mayoral position.
Primaries determine which candidates move on to the general elections.
CBS News reporters Julie Watts and Fin Gómez covered the event.
The primaries help narrow down the choices for voters in November.
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Graham Platner, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine, visited Capitol Hill to meet with Democratic lawmakers. This visit happened shortly after explicit text messages allegedly sent by Platner to women outside his marriage were leaked.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
He met with Democratic members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
The meetings were planned before the scandal became public.
Platner is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to women not his wife.
These messages were leaked to the public recently.
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reported on this story.
The visit took place on a Tuesday.
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GPs in England are overwhelmed and cannot provide enough help to older people at risk of falling, a problem acknowledged by NHS leaders. The number of older patients assessed for frailty and fall risks is very low despite contracts requiring these checks.
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GPs in England are overloaded and struggle to care for older people at risk of falling.
Falls are the most common cause of injury-related death in people over 65 and cost the UK about £4.4 billion annually.
Only 17% of patients over 65 with frailty were assessed in 2024/25.
Just 18% of those with severe frailty had their fall risk assessed, and 16% had their medication reviewed.
NHS England has focused on increasing digital access to GP services, making it harder to provide proactive care.
Some areas assess fewer than 10% of older patients for frailty, while others manage to assess over 90%.
NHS England is considering asking pharmacists to help review medications to reduce fall risks.
Older people with weak muscles, poor balance, and certain health conditions are more likely to fall.
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