Vice President JD Vance appeared on "The View" and discussed the release of over 2.5 million unreleased documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. He said he would check on the status and mentioned that many documents might be duplicates already made public. Vance also shared his concern about Epstein’s connections with powerful people.
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Vice President JD Vance was interviewed on the TV show "The View."
He talked about unreleased files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Vance said he believes many of the unreleased documents might be duplicates of already released files.
He admitted to being suspicious about the Epstein case and its handling by officials.
Vance called Epstein a "sex predator" who was linked to many wealthy and influential individuals.
The interview also covered Vance's new book and political topics.
"The View" has faced scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission about political fairness in broadcasts.
This appearance took place during a busy period for the U.S. government, including upcoming peace talks with Iran.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that 475 beagles from a Wisconsin dog breeding facility used for research are being moved to rescue groups for care and adoption. This move ends years of controversy and legal battles over the treatment of these dogs.
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The 475 beagles were bred at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, a large supplier of dogs for laboratory testing.
The dogs are being transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida, which will provide medical care and find them permanent homes.
Beagles are commonly used in research due to their size and behavior, but this practice has faced ethical criticism.
Years of investigations, protests, legal actions, and negotiations led to Ridglan Farms surrendering its breeding license.
In early 2026, about 1,500 beagles were already removed from the facility in previous rescues.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services credited President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for their leadership in the effort.
Animal groups said the rescue was the result of many years of advocacy and work by multiple organizations and volunteers.
Some lawmakers called the closure a positive step but said more work is needed to protect animals used in testing.
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President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton to be the director of national intelligence. Clayton is set to testify in a Senate hearing as part of the confirmation process.
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Jay Clayton was previously the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
He also served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
President Trump announced Clayton’s nomination on social media.
The nomination comes after the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard from the intelligence director role.
There was controversy over Bill Pulte being named acting director before Clayton’s nomination.
Congress, especially Democrats, resisted renewing foreign intelligence powers due to the acting director issue.
The director of national intelligence oversees 18 intelligence agencies.
Clayton’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for June 17 at 2 p.m. EDT before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp support different candidates in the Georgia Republican Senate runoff election. Voters in Georgia and other states are casting ballots in runoff elections to decide who moves on to the general election.
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Georgia is holding runoff elections for the Republican Senate seat.
President Trump supports one candidate in the runoff.
Governor Brian Kemp supports a different Republican candidate.
Runoff elections happen when no candidate gets a majority in the first round.
Voters in multiple states are voting in various local and state runoff elections today.
The runoff results will determine which candidates advance to the general elections.
This election is important for control of the Senate and local offices.
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A court in Bristol is hearing a case about the death of a four-week-old baby named Atticus Bartlett. His father, Tony Bartlett, is accused of shaking him violently, which caused severe brain and spinal injuries leading to the baby’s death. Bartlett denies the charges of murder and manslaughter.
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The baby, Atticus Bartlett, was four weeks old when he collapsed at home in Chard, Somerset.
Tony Bartlett, the father, was a postal worker and had consumed up to nine pints of beer before caring for the baby.
The baby’s mother, Evelyn Ballentyne, found Atticus floppy, grey, and making gasping noises late at night.
Bartlett allegedly shook Atticus so hard that it caused brain damage, spinal cord injury, and broken ribs.
Atticus was taken to Musgrove Park hospital and then Bristol Royal hospital for children but never recovered and died on July 23, 2022.
Bartlett denies the charges of murder and manslaughter.
The trial is ongoing in Bristol crown court.
The baby was cared for earlier by his grandmother and her husband while Bartlett and Ballentyne went out.
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Court documents reveal an alleged plot to attack a White House UFC event using drones equipped with explosives. A 19-year-old named Tycen Proper has been arrested in Ohio in connection with this case.
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The attack allegedly targeted a UFC event at the White House.
The plan involved using drones carrying explosives.
At least one suspect, Tycen Proper, age 19, was arrested.
The arrest took place in Ohio.
The information comes from court documents.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating him and his wife. This announcement raises questions about how the investigation could affect his chances if he decides to run for president in 2028.
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Governor Gavin Newsom said the DOJ is investigating him and his wife.
The announcement was made in a video released on Monday.
Gavin Newsom is the governor of California.
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Newsom is considered a possible candidate for president in 2028.
CBS News reported on how the investigation might impact his potential presidential run.
The investigation involves the Justice Department, a U.S. government agency that enforces the law.
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A federal judge in Georgia, Eleanor Ross, has stepped back from a case about election records after the Justice Department questioned her fairness. This comes after an investigation found she had sex with a police officer in her chambers, attended a political event linked to a district attorney who prosecuted President Trump, and initially denied these actions.
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Judge Eleanor Ross recused herself from a case involving Georgia election records.
The Justice Department had asked for her removal, concerned about bias.
Ross had attended a political event for Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney.
Willis previously prosecuted President Trump in a case about the 2020 Georgia election.
Ross was disciplined privately after an investigation found she had sex with a police officer in her courthouse office.
She initially lied about the incident during the investigation.
Ross used to work in the same district attorney’s office as Fani Willis.
The judge said she recused herself to avoid the appearance of bias, even though she denies political support for Willis.
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President Donald Trump said he would send the Iran deal to Congress for review. He shared this during a meeting with the United Arab Emirates President at the G7 summit.
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President Trump spoke about the Iran deal on Tuesday.
He expressed willingness to send the deal to Congress for approval.
The statement was made during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The meeting took place at the G7 summit held in the French Alps.
President Trump said, "I like the idea, send it to Congress please."
He added, "I mean who wouldn't approve it."
The article mentioned a related comment from Iran about the deal requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.
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A hacking group linked to Iran claimed it breached some computer systems of a major California water company, California Water Service (Cal Water). Cal Water and government officials say they found no signs that the water supply or treatment was affected, and an investigation is still underway.
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The hacking group, called Handala, said they accessed internal data from Cal Water in California.
Handala said the attack was a warning linked to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iranian water facilities.
The hackers showed screenshots of billing and internal system data but said they did not disrupt water service.
Cal Water said no water supply or treatment systems were affected and they are investigating the claims.
Experts believe only non-critical systems, such as customer billing and monitoring tools, were accessed.
U.S. officials are aware of the reported hacking and are looking into it, but no confirmed damage has been reported.
This incident comes amid reports of U.S. air strikes on an Iranian drinking water facility near the Strait of Hormuz.
Cybersecurity analysis suggests the hackers aim for psychological impact by stealing data rather than harming water quality or delivery.
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The Bureau of Prisons is making efforts to provide people in prison with opportunities to change their lives. Under the leadership of Bill Marshall, the agency is focusing on giving second chances.
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Bill Marshall is leading the Bureau of Prisons.
The Bureau is working to help people in prison improve their lives.
The focus is on providing chances for change, called "second chances."
The article highlights actions being taken, rather than opinions.
The efforts aim to support successful reentry into society after prison.
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Vice President JD Vance will appear on The Megyn Kelly Show to promote his new book about his faith and public life. This is notable because Megyn Kelly and President Donald Trump have had public disagreements in the past, leading to criticism from some Trump supporters about Vance’s appearance on her show.
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JD Vance is the Vice President and author of a new memoir about his conversion to Catholicism.
Vance is doing a media tour, including interviews with Sean Hannity and ABC’s The View.
Vance will appear on The Megyn Kelly Show on June 13 at noon Eastern Time.
Megyn Kelly and President Trump have had a history of public clashes since 2015.
Kelly endorsed President Trump in the 2024 election despite past tensions.
Some pro-Trump activists criticized Vance’s decision to appear on Kelly’s show.
Vance said President Trump supports whatever political path he chooses but they have not discussed it yet.
Officials from the U.S. and Iran are expected to sign a deal on June 19 aiming to reduce conflict.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the state to end the death penalty. He said information shows that the death penalty does not stop violent crimes anymore.
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Governor Mike DeWine made the call on Tuesday morning.
He wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty.
DeWine cited data in his statement.
The data suggests the death penalty does not prevent violent crimes.
The focus is on improving criminal justice and public safety in Ohio.
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Prices for things like gasoline go up very quickly when oil costs rise but come down slowly when oil costs fall. President Donald Trump has talked about inflation and gas prices during a war with Iran, saying the price increases are temporary and will not affect his plans for peace.
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Gasoline prices rise fast when oil costs go up but fall slowly when costs drop.
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.5% in May and 4.2% over the previous year, with energy prices causing over 60% of the monthly increase.
Gas prices at the pump went from about $2.98 to over $4.50 between the start of the Iran conflict and May.
President Trump has said he supports the price increases temporarily to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Prices for retail goods tend to stay high longer because of factors like contract delays and market powers.
The Strait of Hormuz, a major route for oil, was closed for over three months, which stopped oil flow and increased prices.
Even after a peace deal, oil supply and prices will take months to return to normal levels.
While oil market prices can change quickly, consumer prices at stores and gas stations adjust more slowly.
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Comedian Jon Stewart criticized a UFC event held at the White House, saying it lowered the value of both the sport and the country’s reputation. He expressed strong disapproval of the event being broadcast.
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The UFC event took place at the White House over the weekend.
Jon Stewart made public comments late Monday about the event.
Stewart said the event hurt the reputation of combat sports.
He also said the event harmed national dignity.
Stewart questioned who aired the event.
The criticism focused on the event’s impact on both sport and country image.
This happened during President Donald Trump’s time in office.
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Senator Adam Schiff said the Department of Justice is investigating California Governor Gavin Newsom. Schiff believes the investigation is planned and not a random action, especially since Newsom may run for president.
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The Department of Justice is reportedly looking into Governor Gavin Newsom.
Gavin Newsom is the Democratic governor of California.
Senator Adam Schiff commented on the investigation.
Schiff suggested the investigation is intentional.
Newsom is seen as a possible Democratic candidate for president.
Schiff thinks the timing of the investigation is not a coincidence.
The investigation reportedly includes Newsom's family.
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UFC fighter Josh Hokit repeated a false claim that Michelle Obama is a man during a post-fight interview at a White House event. Fox News host Greg Gutfeld defended Hokit on air, refusing to condemn the comment and calling him a "troll," while others from both parties criticized the remark.
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Josh Hokit made the false claim about Michelle Obama after winning a UFC fight on the White House lawn.
The claim is a long-debunked conspiracy theory with no factual basis.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld declined to condemn Hokit's comment during a discussion on The Five.
Co-host Jessica Tarlov pressed Gutfeld to condemn the remarks, but he instead criticized Democrats for past rhetoric against Republicans.
Senator Lindsey Graham and UFC CEO Dana White publicly condemned Hokit's remarks.
Some conservatives, including former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, found the comments amusing.
The incident sparked criticism from political figures on both sides and raised questions about the White House's response.
The White House and Michelle Obama's office were contacted for comments, but no official statements were noted in the article.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) introduced a new Partial Claim Program to help veterans who are behind on their VA-backed mortgage payments avoid losing their homes. The program offers a three-month trial repayment period, after which the VA will cover overdue payments that veterans can repay later when they sell, refinance, or pay off their loan.
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The VA created a foreclosure-prevention program called the Partial Claim Program.
Veterans struggling to pay their mortgage get a three-month trial to catch up on payments.
After the trial, the VA pays the overdue balance, which veterans repay later when possible.
Over 10,000 veterans lost homes after a previous relief program ended in May 2025.
Around 90,000 veterans were behind on payments or facing foreclosure before the new program.
The old relief program helped stabilize loans but ended without a permanent replacement.
The Partial Claim Program doesn’t reduce loan balances or give ongoing payment help.
Experts warn the program may help only during short-term financial problems, not long-term ones.
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Wes Streeting, a Labour politician, warned against Labour party leadership candidates making expensive promises that could harm the British public. Streeting plans to run for Labour leader to replace Sir Keir Starmer and says there will be a leadership contest.
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Wes Streeting will enter the Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.
Streeting opposes costly campaign promises that might later be reversed.
He claims support from 81 Labour MPs to formally launch his leadership challenge.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham may also join the Labour leadership race if he wins a by-election.
Streeting described himself as the financially responsible candidate focused on economic growth and reducing taxes.
He criticized treating bond markets (where government borrows money) as enemies and warned against reckless fiscal policies.
Streeting said he would not call an early general election if elected prime minister.
He supports keeping the "triple lock" on pensions, which guarantees pension increases during this Parliament.
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Voters in Georgia are voting in primary runoff elections to choose candidates for important political positions. One key race is the Republican Senate primary runoff between Representative Mike Collins, who has President Trump's endorsement, and former football coach Derek Dooley.
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Georgia is holding primary runoff elections on Tuesday.
The elections include important races for U.S. Senate and governor.
The Republican Senate primary runoff features Mike Collins and Derek Dooley.
Mike Collins has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Derek Dooley is a former football coach.
Runoff elections happen when no candidate wins a majority in the first round.
These elections help decide who will represent their party in the general election.
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