Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to President Trump’s criticism calling him a “bad governor” after four people died from measles in Pennsylvania. Shapiro said that allowing measles, a disease once declared eliminated, to come back is the real incompetence.
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Four people died from measles in Pennsylvania recently.
President Trump called Governor Shapiro a “bad governor” and “close to incompetent” because of the measles outbreak.
Governor Shapiro replied that letting measles return is the real incompetence.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.
Shapiro’s remarks were made on social media on Friday.
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A federal appeals court ruled that U.S. immigration officials must give detainees a fair chance to challenge being deported to countries they have no connection to. The ruling blocks the Trump administration’s policy that allowed deporting migrants to third countries with little or no notice.
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The court said detainees must get clear notice and a chance to contest deportation to third countries.
The policy allowed deporting migrants far from their home countries, sometimes even to different continents.
This policy was introduced last year by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The court mostly agreed with a lower court’s decision that said the policy violated legal rights.
Over 25,000 migrants have been deported under this policy, with about 80% sent to Mexico.
Some deportees were sent to countries in Africa like Liberia without prior notice or chance to challenge.
DHS said the policy is still in use since the court ruling is not yet in effect.
The ruling is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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A U.S. appeals court blocked President Trump's policy that allowed quick deportation of migrants to countries they are not from. The court ruled migrants must have a fair chance to raise safety concerns before being sent to third countries, although part of the policy was allowed to continue on procedural grounds.
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The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration’s third-country removal policy as unlawful.
The policy involved sending migrants to countries other than their home country without full legal process.
Migrants must be given a meaningful opportunity to raise concerns about their safety before deportation.
The case is part of a class-action lawsuit about migrants’ legal rights during deportation.
The court partly overturned earlier decisions regarding whether officials must first try deporting migrants to countries they have ties to.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling, which could reach the Supreme Court.
Since March 2025, over 25,000 migrants were sent to at least 29 third countries, often Mexico.
The policy has faced legal challenges and criticism for risking migrants’ safety in dangerous countries.
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President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to quickly grow its artificial intelligence (AI) industry. However, Republican governors in some states are setting new rules for data centers, the places that power AI, because local communities worry about their impact on electricity, water, land, and taxes.
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President Trump calls for fast development of AI to keep the U.S. ahead of China.
Some Republican-led states like Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Nebraska are imposing limits on data center construction.
Nevada's Governor Joe Lombardo recently added tighter rules on taxes, energy use, water, and community effects for data centers.
Many voters oppose building AI data centers near them because of concerns over electricity usage, water needs, and local costs.
A poll showed 61% of likely voters oppose new data centers, with opposition from Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
Opposition is more about the local effects of data centers than AI itself.
Republican governors are balancing Trump's push for AI growth with voters' worries about infrastructure cost.
AI and data centers are becoming local political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump said he might demolish the building. The event drew media attention as people expressed their opinions about the president’s threat.
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Protesters assembled near the Kennedy Center on a Friday evening.
President Donald Trump made a public threat to tear down the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center is a major cultural venue in Washington, D.C.
The protest was covered by local news, including WUSA9.
The situation attracted both protesters and media reporting.
No official plans for demolition were confirmed beyond President Trump’s statement.
The event took place during President Trump’s current term in office.
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President Donald Trump signed a law that imposes strong sanctions on Russia because of its war against Ukraine. The law, supported by both parties in Congress, includes penalties on Russian leaders, banks, energy, and defense sectors, and allows tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, like China and India.
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The law is called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, named after a late Republican senator.
It was co-written by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal.
Sanctions target Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials, oligarchs, banks, energy, and defense sectors.
The law allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas.
China and India are the largest buyers of Russian oil and are most affected by the tariffs.
The bill also extends sanctions on Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.
The bill passed Congress with bipartisan support, including 58 Democrats voting in favor.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the law as a strong tool against Russia’s war efforts.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he completely supports President Donald Trump’s decision to stop CNN, MS Now, and Politico from entering the White House. Hegseth agreed with the ban on these media outlets.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed full support for President Trump’s ban on certain media outlets.
The media outlets banned from the White House are CNN, MS Now, and Politico.
The ban means these news organizations cannot enter or report from inside the White House.
President Trump made the decision to impose this ban.
This issue relates to the relationship between the White House and the press.
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Senator Josh Hawley invited the leaders of several companies that make AI-powered surveillance cameras to speak before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. The hearing will focus on crime and counterterrorism issues related to these technologies.
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Sen. Josh Hawley is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
Hawley invited CEOs from Flock Safety, Axon, Motorola, and Verkada to testify.
These companies produce surveillance cameras that use artificial intelligence (AI).
The testimony will take place next week in the Senate.
The focus is on how these AI surveillance cameras relate to crime fighting and counterterrorism efforts.
Hawley announced the invitation through his social media channels.
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A Sikh truck driver was stabbed at a Wyoming rest stop but survived the attack. The incident has caused concern among U.S. Sikhs amid growing anti-immigrant feelings linked to recent crashes involving Sikh truck drivers.
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The attack happened early Sunday at the Bitter Creek rest stop on Interstate 80 in Wyoming.
The victim was stabbed multiple times in the neck, chest, and other areas but lived.
Police have arrested Andrew Kris Bzdak on suspicion of attempted murder; he remains in jail with a $1 million bond.
The attacker fled the scene in a truck-trailer, but witnesses helped police track him.
The exact motive behind the stabbing remains unknown.
The Sikh community in the U.S. numbers about 750,000, with many working as truck drivers.
Recent deadly crashes involving Sikh truck drivers have caused social media backlash and increased anti-immigrant hostility.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for posts that some say have fueled prejudice against Sikh drivers.
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President Donald Trump announced that he is banning CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House immediately. This decision might lead to legal challenges.
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President Trump said on Friday that CNN, Politico, and MSNBC are banned from the White House.
The ban is effective immediately.
The decision to ban these news outlets may be challenged in court.
The announcement was reported by CBS News and Weijia Jang.
The ban specifically targets these three media organizations.
The move is unusual because these outlets are major news organizations that usually have White House access.
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The Trump administration has started building a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas as part of its plan to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. This marks the first major construction in that area despite opposition from landowners, environmental groups, and Indigenous leaders.
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Construction began on a 47-mile stretch in Hudspeth County, Texas, known as Big Bend 1.
The wall project is part of a $46 billion plan that includes walls, barriers, roads, and technology along the border.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has doubled the pace of wall construction to about 12 miles per week.
The Big Bend region stretches roughly 500 miles from south of El Paso to Lake Amistad.
Opposition comes from landowners, environmentalists, ranchers, and Native American groups.
The administration temporarily paused work in Big Bend National Park to respond to opposition there.
Activist groups, such as the No Big Bend Wall Coalition, continue to oppose the wall and plan to keep fighting construction.
CBP has built 200 miles of new barriers since President Donald Trump’s current administration began.
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A U.S. judge has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to give 30 days’ notice before making any demolition at the Kennedy Center, a performing arts venue named after President John F. Kennedy. Kerry Kennedy, the late president's niece, expressed concern about the possibility of the center being demolished, while protesters gathered to oppose the threat.
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The Kennedy Center is a major performing arts venue in Washington, D.C., named after President John F. Kennedy.
President Donald Trump warned the venue could be “ripped down.”
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must provide 30 days’ notice before any demolition work begins.
Kerry Kennedy, niece of John F. Kennedy, called demolition a “tragedy.”
Protesters demonstrated at the Kennedy Center against plans to demolish it.
Trump was photographed looking at a poster discussing the demolition of the center.
The issue has attracted public attention and legal action to protect the venue.
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Patrick Clancy spoke publicly after the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, who was accused of killing their three children. Clancy said he did the best he could with the information he had and continues to live with the outcome of the tragedy.
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Lindsay Clancy was on trial for the deaths of her three children in January 2023.
The children were ages 5, 3, and 8 months.
Lindsay Clancy’s defense argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth.
She sought help from several health providers before the tragedy.
Lindsay Clancy was prescribed many medications and had inpatient psychiatric care for several days.
The trial ended in a mistrial, meaning no final verdict was reached.
Patrick Clancy gave an interview saying he lives with the events and believes he did his best.
The story is covered by CBS News and 60 Minutes with more details in their upcoming program.
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President Donald Trump said his son, Donald Trump Jr., repaid a Russian oligarch who hosted two parties after Trump Jr.'s wedding. The Trump family has not provided proof that the repayment happened, and the gift raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest.
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Donald Trump Jr. received a gift of two wedding parties hosted by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch linked to President Vladimir Putin.
President Trump said the gift was allowed and that Trump Jr. repaid Kremlev for the parties.
Neither the White House nor the Trump Organization has given evidence that repayment occurred.
Some lawmakers and critics worry that accepting valuable gifts from foreign figures like Kremlev could create conflicts or influence over the president’s family.
Trump acknowledged that his son did not perform a background check on Kremlev before accepting the gift.
Bettina Anderson, Trump Jr.'s wife, said they are grateful for Kremlev’s generosity in hosting the celebrations.
Kremlev and Trump Jr. are described as having a friendly relationship and have known each other for several years.
Journalists continue to seek comment and proof regarding the repayment arrangement.
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Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes that he believes he did his best with the information he had. When asked if he felt he had failed, he said he did not think so. The full interview will be shown on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
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Patrick Clancy spoke with 60 Minutes about his actions.
He said he did the best he could given the information available then.
He was asked if he felt like he failed.
Clancy did not think he failed.
The full interview is scheduled to air on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
The article is a brief news update about this interview appearance.
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Steve Hartman shares his personal experience as his son George leaves home to go to college. He talks about the changes and feelings involved in this parenting stage.
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Steve Hartman is a CBS News correspondent.
His son George is starting college and moving out.
Hartman reflects on the challenges and emotions of parenting during this time.
The story is a personal look at a common family experience.
The video is available on CBS News platforms.
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President Donald Trump signed a new law that allows more sanctions and tariffs on Russia. This law aims to respond to Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine by increasing economic penalties.
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The law was signed by President Trump on a Friday.
It authorizes new sanctions and tariffs against Russia.
Tariffs can be as high as 100 percent on certain Russian products.
The law is named after late Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina.
The goal is to put economic pressure on Russia because of its conflict with Ukraine.
The sanctions target Russia’s economy to influence its actions in Ukraine.
President Trump is required by the law to impose these tariffs and sanctions.
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A juror who was the last to decide in the Lindsay Clancy murder case has said he was sure she was guilty. The case involved Lindsay Clancy being accused of killing three people.
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Lindsay Clancy was on trial for murder involving three victims.
The juror who was the last to agree on the verdict said he had no doubts about her guilt.
The juror made a public statement about his views on the case.
The case received media coverage, including a report by CBS News.
The juror’s statement helps explain why the jury found Lindsay Clancy guilty.
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A woman from Tennessee, Angela Lipps, was wrongly arrested and jailed for six months related to bank theft charges in North Dakota. She sued for $10 million, saying the Fargo police wrongly used AI facial recognition technology to accuse her without proper investigation.
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Angela Lipps was arrested at gunpoint in Tennessee in July 2025.
She was held in jail nearly six months before charges were dropped.
Fargo police used AI facial recognition technology to identify her as a suspect.
Lipps was never in North Dakota during the alleged bank theft.
Her lawyer provided proof she was in Tennessee when the crime happened.
Lipps missed family events and was denied basic care while jailed.
She lost her home, car, and belongings during her imprisonment.
The lawsuit claims police acted without proper training and ignored the risks of using AI alone to arrest her.
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The Pentagon’s public list of U.S. military deaths in the Middle East missed two service members who died while deployed. These soldiers served in missions not directly connected to the Iran war.
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The Pentagon maintains a public database of U.S. service members who died in the Middle East.
Two soldiers’ deaths were not included in this database.
Both soldiers were deployed during the war against Iran but took part in other missions.
One of the soldiers was Maj. Sorffly Davius from the 42nd Infantry Division.
Maj. Davius died in Kuwait from causes that were not clearly determined.
The database aims to track deaths related to the conflict in the Middle East.
Missing names suggest the count may not fully capture all deaths related to deployments in the region.
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