The White House is working on new rules to let government agencies use AI models from Anthropic, including its latest one called Mythos, despite previous security concerns. This move follows recent talks between Anthropic and top White House officials, aiming to ease tensions and improve cooperation on AI technology.
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The White House plans guidance to help federal agencies use Anthropic's AI models despite past security worries.
Anthropic’s newest AI, Mythos, can automate cyberattacks but also helps protect against them.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently met Anthropic’s CEO to discuss working together.
The Pentagon had previously labeled Anthropic a supply chain security risk and limited its AI use.
Other government agencies, like the National Security Agency, are using Mythos while the Pentagon’s lawsuit against Anthropic continues.
Anthropic refuses to allow its AI to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, causing conflict with the Pentagon.
The Pentagon still uses older versions of Anthropic’s AI under outdated terms but lacks access to the latest updates.
The White House hopes to resolve disagreements or at least allow some agencies to work with Anthropic more easily.
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A federal judge blocked the Department of Justice’s lawsuit aiming to get Arizona’s detailed voter registration information. The judge ruled that the voter list is not required to be handed over under federal law, marking a setback for the Trump administration’s nationwide effort to access voter data before the midterm elections.
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The Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DoJ) sued Arizona to obtain detailed voter records, including personal information like birth dates and partial social security numbers.
US District Judge Susan Brnovich, appointed by President Trump, dismissed the lawsuit, stating the voter list is not accessible under the law cited.
The lawsuit was dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning the DoJ cannot refile the same case in this matter.
At least 13 states have voluntarily given voter information to the DoJ, including Texas, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Other states like Rhode Island, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Oregon have also successfully opposed similar DoJ attempts.
The DoJ has shared some obtained voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for citizenship verification using a system called SAVE.
Experts say voter fraud is very rare, and the SAVE system may incorrectly flag some legal voters, risking wrongful removal from voter rolls.
Arizona’s Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, defended voter privacy and criticized the federal request as overreach.
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Edward Eastland, the director of Camp Mystic, said he failed the parents of children who died in last year's deadly flash floods in Texas. This statement was made during a meeting with a state committee that is investigating the flood event as Texas considers how to safely reopen the camp.
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Edward Eastland is the director of Camp Mystic.
The camp experienced deadly flash floods in Texas last year.
Several children died as a result of these floods.
Eastland apologized to the victims' parents, saying he failed them.
A state committee is investigating the flash floods and the camp’s response.
Texas officials are discussing possible reopening of Camp Mystic.
The investigation aims to improve safety measures for the future.
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More than 70 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have asked President Donald Trump to stop Chinese car companies from entering the U.S. market in large numbers. The request comes before President Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.
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Over 70 House Democrats signed a letter to President Trump.
The letter urges the president to block Chinese automakers from increasing their presence in the U.S.
Michigan Representative Debbie Dingell led the group of Democrats.
The letter was sent before a scheduled meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The meeting will take place in Beijing next month.
The lawmakers are concerned about the impact of Chinese automakers on the U.S. car market.
The letter reflects growing worries over trade and industry competition between the U.S. and China.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses. This action follows President Donald Trump and the First Lady asking ABC to fire television host Jimmy Kimmel.
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President Donald Trump and the First Lady publicly called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
The FCC announced it will conduct an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses.
Broadcast licenses allow TV networks to operate and use airwaves.
The review came shortly after the public request from the President and First Lady.
The situation involves ABC, a major U.S. television network.
Jimmy Kimmel is a television host who had a conflict involving President Trump.
The FCC is a government agency that regulates communications, including TV stations.
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A man accused of attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is having his electronic devices examined by forensic experts. He will appear in court again on Thursday as the investigation continues.
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The suspect is charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump.
The incident took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Forensic investigators are examining the suspect’s electronic devices.
The suspect will return to court on Thursday.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with two felonies related to a social media post that was seen as threatening President Donald Trump. The charges say the post showed an intent to harm the president and involved transmitting the threat across state lines.
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James Comey was charged for an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as “86 47.”
The number 86 means to get rid of something, and 47 refers to President Trump being the 47th president.
Comey deleted the post and apologized, saying he did not realize the post was linked to violence.
He faces two felony charges: threatening the president and transmitting that threat via social media.
Each charge can lead to fines and up to five years in prison.
The Justice Department under President Trump has previously targeted political opponents with similar legal actions.
This case follows the dismissal of a mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Federal officials investigated the post and interviewed Comey before filing charges.
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Former FBI Director James Comey was charged again on Tuesday for an Instagram post. The government says the post threatened to kill President Donald Trump, but Comey says he is innocent.
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James Comey is a former FBI Director.
He was indicted a second time on Tuesday.
The charges are related to a post made on Instagram.
The government claims the post threatened President Trump’s life.
Comey denies the accusation and says he is innocent.
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The Senate voted against a bill that would require President Donald Trump to get Congress's approval before ending the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba. Republicans said the U.S. is not officially at war with Cuba and therefore the bill was unnecessary.
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Senate Republicans rejected Democrat-led legislation to limit President Trump’s ability to end the energy blockade on Cuba without Congress’s approval.
The vote was 51-47 to dismiss the resolution, with most Republicans opposing it and most Democrats supporting it.
Democrats argued the blockade causes humanitarian problems in Cuba, including shortages of water, power, medical care, and food.
The blockade cuts off Cuba's oil supply, as the U.S. also limits Venezuelan oil shipments to the island.
President Trump intends to press Cuba’s government to improve human rights and liberalize its economy.
Some Democrats view the economic blockade and use of U.S. Coast Guard forces as acts of hostility requiring congressional approval before further action.
Republicans said the bill was not needed because the U.S. is not engaged in active warfare with Cuba.
President Trump has expressed interest in focusing on Cuba after dealing with tensions in Iran.
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Purdue Pharma, the maker of the painkiller OxyContin, will be dissolved and replaced by a new company focused on public benefits as part of a large legal settlement. The settlement resolves thousands of lawsuits tied to the opioid crisis, including a guilty plea and a payment plan involving the Sackler family.
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Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay fines and penalties totaling $8.3 billion.
The federal government will collect $225 million due to a negotiated deal related to other lawsuits.
The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, will contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years.
Most settlement money will go to government groups to fight the opioid crisis.
Payments to individual victims are expected to be between $8,000 and $16,000.
The total worth of all settlements is more than $50 billion.
The opioid crisis has been linked to over 900,000 deaths in the U.S. since 1999.
Many affected families shared their stories in court but some asked the judge to reject the plea deal, seeking further justice.
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California held a live televised debate for the governor’s race with eight candidates from both parties participating. A recent CBS poll shows a close competition between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra ahead of the June 2 primary. California uses an open primary system, with the top two vote-getters moving on to the general election in November.
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The debate took place at Pomona College and was broadcast live across several California cities.
Participants included six Democrats and two Republicans, with Democrats Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tony Thurmond also running.
Republican Steve Hilton leads polls with 16% support, followed by Democrats Tom Steyer (15%) and Xavier Becerra (13%).
California’s open primary means the two highest vote-getters advance to the November election regardless of party.
Many voters are concerned about California’s high cost of living and economy.
Democrats prefer candidates aligned with current state policies and opposed to President Trump’s policies.
Republicans seek change and mostly view California’s economy negatively.
CBS News launched an interactive guide to help voters compare candidate views on key issues like homelessness, housing, environment, immigration, healthcare, safety, and insurance.
Two Democratic candidates, Betty Yee and Eric Swalwell, recently left the race; Swalwell resigned from Congress amid allegations he denies.
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President Donald Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom for a state dinner at the White House. This event was part of official visits between the two countries.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House.
President Donald Trump was the host of the state dinner.
The event took place on a Tuesday.
A state dinner is a formal event held to honor visiting leaders.
The visit highlights the relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.
White House historian Jennifer Pickens provided commentary on the event.
The coverage was available on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has suggested a new plan for the state's congressional districts. This change could increase the number of Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives by four before the November midterm elections.
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Florida is reviewing its congressional district boundaries.
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed the new map.
The proposal could add four more Republican seats in the House.
Changes would take effect before the November midterm elections.
The redistricting affects how people in Florida are represented in Congress.
This process is part of routine adjustments states make after population changes.
The new map is under public and media scrutiny.
The outcome could influence the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Federal charges have been filed against former FBI Director James Comey for a deleted social media post from 2025. The post included the numbers "86-47" spelled out with seashells on a beach, which is now part of an investigation.
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James Comey is the former head of the FBI.
He faces federal charges related to a social media post.
The post showed “86-47” written with seashells on a beach.
The post was made in 2025 but has since been deleted.
The Justice Department must meet a high standard to get a conviction in this case.
Jessica Levinson, a legal expert, explained the challenges of this case on CBS News.
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CBS California is hosting a debate with eight candidates running for governor. Before the debate, CBS California launched an interactive guide to help voters learn about the candidates.
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Eight candidates are competing for California governor.
CBS California will host their debate on Tuesday night.
An interactive candidate guide is available to help voters.
The guide provides information about each candidate.
Julie Watts, a CBS News California reporter, is covering the event.
The debate and guide aim to inform California voters before the election.
Viewers can watch CBS News and access the guide through the CBS News app or website.
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Senate Republicans voted against a Democratic bill that would require President Donald Trump to get Congress’s permission before ending the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba. The Republicans said the U.S. is not currently in a war with Cuba and dismissed the resolution by a close vote.
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Democrats introduced a war powers resolution to stop President Trump from acting alone to end the energy blockade on Cuba.
The resolution would have forced the president to get approval from Congress before any attacks on Cuba.
Senate Republicans rejected the resolution with a 51-47 vote.
Democrats say the blockade has caused serious problems in Cuba, like power outages and lack of clean water.
Republicans argue the U.S. is not in direct conflict with Cuba and support Trump’s pressure on Cuba to change.
President Trump said he plans to focus on Cuba after dealing with Iran.
Some Democrats want to prevent Trump from starting a military conflict with Cuba.
The blockade includes stopping oil shipments from Venezuela to Cuba and using U.S. Coast Guard forces to enforce it.
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Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the agents responded well to an unexpected intruder at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. He spoke about the incident during a briefing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sean Curran is the director of the U.S. Secret Service.
An unexpected intruder was present at the WHCA dinner.
Secret Service agents responded quickly to the situation.
Curran praised the agents for their performance during the incident.
The comments were made during a Senate Judiciary Committee briefing.
The briefing was conducted by CBS News reporter Nikole Killion.
The incident happened at a high-profile event connected to the White House.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a news conference about the interest rate decision and his future at the Fed. Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee will vote on confirming President Donald Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, to replace Powell as chair.
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Jerome Powell’s term as Fed Chair ends on May 15, 2024.
Powell holds a separate governor term until January 2028, and he might stay on the Fed board after his chair term ends.
Staying on the board after being chair is unusual; the last time was in 1948.
The Senate Banking Committee will vote on Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell as Fed Chair.
The committee is expected to approve Warsh, sending the nomination to the full Senate for confirmation.
If Powell remains on the board, it could limit President Trump’s ability to appoint a replacement member.
Powell’s potential continued presence on the board could create tensions with the Trump administration.
Having both a current chair and a former chair on the board could create conflicts among Federal Reserve policymakers.
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The FBI is investigating a shooting that happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Reports say a bullet may have hit a cellphone inside an officer's bulletproof vest during the incident.
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A shooting took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner event.
The event was held at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The FBI is reviewing forensic evidence from the hotel.
A bullet may have struck a cellphone inside an officer’s bulletproof vest.
Authorities are working to understand the details of the shooting.
CBS News is reporting updates on the situation.
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A federal judge appointed by President Trump dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit seeking detailed voter data from Arizona. The judge ruled that Arizona’s statewide voter registration list is not subject to the DOJ’s request under federal law, marking a legal defeat for the DOJ’s efforts to access voter information in multiple states.
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U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, appointed by President Trump, dismissed the DOJ lawsuit against Arizona’s Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
The DOJ wanted detailed voter information including birth dates, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers.
The judge said Arizona’s voter list cannot be requested by the Attorney General under federal law and dismissed the case without allowing changes.
Similar DOJ lawsuits seeking voter data have been rejected by judges in Rhode Island, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Oregon.
The DOJ has sued at least 30 states and Washington, D.C. to obtain detailed voter registration data nationwide.
Some states, including Alaska, Texas, and Ohio, have agreed to share detailed voter data with the DOJ.
Arizona’s Secretary of State called the ruling a win for voter privacy and said he will not comply with illegal requests.
The DOJ says the data is needed to check that voter rolls are up to date and to remove ineligible voters, while opponents worry about privacy risks.
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