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In the nation’s poorest Congressional district, federal funding cuts create perfect storm
NEW YORK (AP) — On a sweltering summer day, children leap between rocks along the Bronx River while cyclists pedal on newly paved paths. Kayaks rest on what was once an industrial dumping ground, now transformed into a bustling promenade along the city’s only freshwater river.The Bronx River Greenway, a series of stitched-together waterfront parks built atop once largely abandoned and polluted wasteland, is a hard-fought victory for the country’s poorest congressional district — one that locals call a “beacon of environmental justice” built by federal dollars and water-pollution settlements from the borough’s wealthier neighbors.
Now, like thousands of nonprofits around the country, this organization’s future is in jeopardy. The Trump administration’s sweeping federal grant cuts have left nonprofits nationwide and the communities they serve in precarious straits. But few places face as stark a reckoning as the Bronx, where federal funding has proved indispensable for revitalizing green spaces, protecting survivors of domestic violence, and preventing youth violence.
Over 84% of the 342 nonprofits based in the Bronx rely on federal grants now at risk, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute. It’s a significant increase from the 70% of groups vulnerable to government defunding statewide. ...
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Trump lashes out at Obama for 'treason' as he looks to deflect questions on Epstein files
President Donald Trump baselessly accused former President Barack Obama and others of orchestrating a plot against him, calling it "treason," as he revived long-standing grievances over the Russia investigation and sought to deflect questions about the Epstein case.
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Trump accuses Obama of 'treason' in the Oval Office
After President Trump posted an AI-generated fake video showing former President Barack Obama's arrest on social media, Trump accused the former president of "treason."
‘It’s just wildly misleading’: Why the administration’s latest allegations about the Russia investigation don’t add up | CNN Politics
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified and released new intelligence documents Friday that she claimed were evidence of a “treasonous conspiracy” by top Obama administration officials to manufacture the notion that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election.
www.cnn.comTrump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
President Donald Trump has announced a trade framework with Japan, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.
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Critics say Trump trying to distract from Epstein by talking about everything but that
Critics say President Donald Trump is working to change the conversation from the Jeffrey Epstein files as the administration faces pushback for more transparency.
President Trump diverts from Epstein question to accuse Obama of 2016 treason
President Donald Trump deflected Epstein case questions by reviving unverified claims about President Barack Obama and 2016 election interference.
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Obama denies Trump's 'bizarre allegations' that he was Russiagate 'ringleader' in rare statement
Former President Barack Obama denied President Donald Trump's “bizarre allegations" that he was the Russiagate “ringleader," in a rare public statement Tuesday evening.
Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court
The Senate has narrowly voted to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge.
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DOJ fires newly appointed US attorney in NJ after judges vote against keeping Alina Habba in role | CNN Politics
The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the state declined to extend Alina Habba’s interim appointment.
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Trump's intel chief Tulsi Gabbard reignites political battles with 2016 election documents on Russia
Tulsi Gabbard released a memorandum and files regarding the intelligence community's assessment of Russia's actions during the 2016 election.
www.cbsnews.comTrump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence report
President Donald Trump is rehashing longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed much of his first term.
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Dems seek retaliation over GOP cuts as Thune calls for 'cooperation' on funding vote
Senate GOP leaders called for bipartisan cooperation to fund the government, but Senate Democrats have warned that trust is running thin with their Republican colleagues.
House Republicans propose naming Kennedy Center's opera house after Melania Trump
House Republicans on Tuesday advanced a measure that would rename the Kennedy Center's opera house after first lady Melania Trump — as President Trump boosts his influence over the center.
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Tanks and thousands of soldiers marched in DC Army parade. What was the cost?
The Army's 250th anniversary parade brought dozens of tanks and armored vehicles to the streets of Washington, D.C. Here's a breakdown of what it cost.
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Trump says a China trip is 'not too distant' as trade tensions ease
President Donald Trump says a trip to China may happen soon, hinting at efforts to stabilize U.S.-China trade relations.
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Exclusive: Newly discovered photos and video shed fresh light on Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein | CNN Politics
Newly uncovered archived video footage and photos reveal fresh details about Donald Trump’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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SCOOP: Dem fundraising giant ActBlue hit with subpoena by top House committees
House committees subpoena ActBlue over allegations of fraudulent donations, escalating their probe into alleged illegal foreign contributions.
Johnson ending legislative session early over Epstein controversy as some Republicans demand answers
The turmoil in Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein probe isn't going away anytime soon after the House Speaker ended the legislative session early before the August break.
Colbert jokes about 'cancel culture' and has a very pointed message for Trump
Stephen Colbert has returned to the stage in New York for his first full program after CBS announced it was canceling his “Late Show” next May.
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Analysis: Trump accuses Obama of treason, annotated | CNN Politics
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday released a slew of documents that she said implicate members of the Obama administration for “treasonous” behavior during the 2016 election.
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Federal judge greenlights push to hold Trump admin in contempt
A Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison was sent to Venezuela despite a court order, prompting a federal judge to consider contempt charges.
As Trump pushes Texas takeover in fight for House, Democrats plot their counterpunch | CNN Politics
House Democrats are actively preparing for political trench warfare against the GOP in next year’s midterm battle, with talks taking shape behind the scenes to mount a counterattack against President Donald Trump’s aggressive play in Texas that aims to cement GOP control of Washington for the...
www.cnn.comHouse ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter.
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Justice Department reaches out to Maxwell as calls for Epstein transparency grow louder on Capitol Hill | CNN Politics
The Department of Justice said Tuesday it has reached out to Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a meeting amid backlash over the administration’s handling of files related to Epstein.
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Wife of asylum-seeker speaks on detention center's conditions: "He did not deserve any of this"
Joan Paul Alcivar De La Cruz fled persecution in Ecuador and was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his asylum hearing, his wife told CBS News.
www.cbsnews.comUN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsens
The United Nations human rights office says more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip.
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Trump says he's struck a "massive" trade deal with Japan, calling for 15% tariffs
Japan will invest $550 billion into the U.S., and goods from the country will be subject to a 15% tariff, President Trump said. Japan has not commented on the reported deal.
www.cbsnews.comTrump likes renaming people, places and things. He's not the first to deploy that perk of power
History, it has been said, is written by the winners. President Donald Trump is working that lever of power again.
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Democrats say GOP 'snuck in' renaming Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump
House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Kennedy Center's Opera House, one of the center's major theaters, the “First Lady Melania Trump Opera House.”
House cancels last day of votes before summer break as Epstein consumes Capitol Hill
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed unusual frustration with fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who is working with Democrats to force the release of the Epstein files.
www.nbcnews.comUN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to 'the horror show in Gaza'
The U.N. Security Council has urged the 193 United Nations member nations to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully.
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Trump announces trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia, setting 19% tariff rate
The tariff rate for goods imported into the U.S. from both the Philippines and Indonesia will be 19%, the president said.
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Obama pushes back on Trump's 'outrageous' and 'bizarre' treason claim
A spokesperson for the former president called Trump's claim that Obama tried to rig the 2016 election "a weak attempt at a distraction."
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At least 15 starve to death in 24 hours in Gaza as Israel continues attacks
Latest malnutrition-related deaths include a six-week-old baby, as dozens more killed in Israeli strikes across enclave.
Ex-Biden official says Biden should've 'bowed out' after the 'Afghanistan debacle'
On the one-year anniversary of Biden dropping out of the presidential race, former Biden official Anthony Coley argued the Afghanistan withdrawal should have been his exit point.
Two big cases underway over Trump's higher education policy. Here are the key takeaways
Hearings in cases over Trump's efforts to deport protesters and pull Harvard's federal funding were both held in a Boston courthouse on July 21.
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Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here's why they haven't declared one
U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one.
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Trump admin live updates: Bessent says there's no reason for Fed chair to resign
While there are mixed signals about whether Trump plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has come to his defense in a new interview.
Lawyers say Venezuelan migrant ordered returned to US sent to home country under prisoner exchange
A Venezuelan asylum seeker who entered the U.S. as a child has been sent back to his home country after being deported to a Salvadoran mega-prison earlier this year.
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'Like dogs': Video appears to show migrants held in federal building in NYC
New video obtained by ABC News purports to show the conditions inside a so-called "holding facility" for detained migrants in a federal building in New York City.
‘My duty’: Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil meets lawmakers at US Capitol
Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.
Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor
The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.
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Analysis: Trump is caving to pressure on Epstein. But his concessions could be thin gruel | CNN Politics
Through any number of controversies over the years, President Donald Trump’s modus operandi has been to never give an inch. Steve Bannon calls it Trump’s “fight club mentality,” and it’s certainly more pronounced in his more bare-knuckle second term.
www.cnn.comSwarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on the deadly weapon
The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland.
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The Epstein saga continues to affect Washington: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Steve Kornacki breaks down how Republican-led, mid-decade redistricting could affect the battle for control of the House.
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Analysis: Gabbard’s Russian interference claims directly contradict what other Trump officials have said | CNN Politics
When President Donald Trump sided with Vladimir Putin over his own intelligence community on the topic of Russia’s interference in the 2016 US election, then-Sen. Marco Rubio sharply rebuked Trump.
www.cnn.comThousands gather to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies
Thousands of Ukrainians have protested in Kyiv and other cities, urging President Zelenskyy to veto a controversial anti-corruption bill.
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Epstein accuser recounts Trump’s late-night visit to Epstein’s office | CNN Politics
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Maria Farmer talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about an interaction she had with former President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein when she was 25. The White House denies that President Trump visited Jeffrey Epstein’s office.
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Huckabee hits back at Western countries that 'side’ with terror group Hamas
Western call to end Gaza war draws Hamas praise and U.S. pushback, as claims over aid access intensify. U.S.-backed group delivering 85 million meals faces mounting international scrutiny.
Protesters in Ukraine denounce law curbing anticorruption agencies
Hundreds of protesters rally in Kyiv to oppose the measure, in a rare show of antigovernment anger.
Colorado's AG sues deputy, saying he illegally shared information with immigration agents
Colorado’s Democratic attorney general has sued a sheriff’s deputy for allegedly helping federal immigration agents find and arrest a college student over an expired visa.
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Envoy Steve Witkoff expected to travel to Europe to press for ceasefire and peace deal in Gaza
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Europe and possibly Middle East for meetings on issues including the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Trump accuses Obama of treason. Obama calls it a 'weak attempt at distraction'
President Donald Trump is hopping on calls from the DNI to accuse former President Barack Obama of criminal activity after sharing a fake AI video.
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House to pilot program to increase security allowance to members
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a temporary program to increase the security allowance for members in the wake of the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.
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NJ law banning immigration detention contracts overturned by US appeals court
A U.S. appeals court has struck down a New Jersey law that bans operators from contracting with the federal government to run immigration detention centers in the state.
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What has been proposed at the Texas special legislative session on flooding crisis
The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special legislative session in the state on Monday.
New Jersey federal judges bench Alina Habba as U.S. attorney
The state's district judges voted to replace Alina Habba with her top assistant, who was "removed" by the Justice Department hours later.
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Steve Kornacki: How redistricting could change the fight for the House majority
Republicans have fewer vulnerable districts on paper this election cycle than before 2018 — and now they could draw more opportunities to make gains.
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FCC chairman blasts 'partisan left's' reaction to 'DNC spokesperson' Stephen Colbert's cancellation
The FCC chairman called out at the "partisan left's" reaction to Stephen Colbert's cancellation by CBS on Monday, saying they were acting like they were losing a "loyal" spokesperson.
Charges dropped against more than 120 defendants in Massachusetts because they can't get attorney
More than 120 defendants in Massachusetts have had their charges — ranging from assault to drug possession — dropped after public defenders refused to take new cases over a long-running pay dispute.
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2,000 National Guard troops expected to be called up to assist at ICE detention facilities, sources say | CNN Politics
Roughly 2,000 National Guard troops across multiple states are expected to be mobilized to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement at detention facilities, according to a US official and a source familiar with the planning.
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Can Trump pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? When does Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator get out?
Officials want to talk to Gislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator serving 20 years in a prison in Florida. Here's what to know.
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What to know about Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend
Federal investigators want to talk with Ghislaine Maxwell more than three years after she was convicted of helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls.
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US House speaker shuts down chamber to block Epstein vote
The decision to bring forward the summer recess means Republican leaders can delay a politically fraught vote on the disclosures.
www.bbc.comGeorgia Ethics Commission won't investigate source of Republican Burt Jones' $10M loan
Georgia's State Ethics Commission is declining to investigate Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over a $10 million loan to a campaign committee.
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FDA head warns of illegal vaping products from China
An influx of illegal vapes that are appealing to children has been making its way into the U.S. from China, the head of the FDA warned in an interview with ABC News.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,245
Here are the key events on day 1,245 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy renews offer to meet with Putin as officials say Russian attacks kill a child in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed his offer to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war.
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Trump pick Alina Habba is out as interim US attorney for New Jersey
President Donald Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba was rejected as the state's top federal prosecutor.
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Johnson shuts door on House vote before September on releasing Epstein files | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday said he does not plan to allow votes on any measures related to the Jeffrey Epstein case in the House’s final week in Washington before a weekslong recess, despite intense pressure from some of his own GOP members to go on the record on the issue.
www.cnn.comPentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join the military
The Pentagon says people with congestive heart failure, undergoing treatment for schizophrenia or who have a history of paraphilic disorders will no longer be eligible for a medical waiver to serve in the military.
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Jerome Powell must quit to save the Fed, one prominent economist says | CNN Business
The Federal Reserve’s independence from political interference, viewed as sacrosanct inside the central bank, is under siege.
www.cnn.comUN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs
The United Nations reports a global shift toward renewable energy, calling it a "positive tipping point."
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Attorneys for wrongly deported Venezuelan asylum seeker will seek criminal contempt proceedings after prisoner swap | CNN Politics
Lawyers for a 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker who was wrongly deported earlier this year will ask a federal judge in coming days to consider opening criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump administration for “egregious violations” of her orders.
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Musk's xAI was a late addition to the Pentagon’s set of $200 million AI contracts, former Defense employee says
The initiative hadn’t been planned to include xAI’s Grok model as recently as March, the former Pentagon employee said.
www.nbcnews.comFamily, supporters urge release of Spanish-language journalist in ICE custody
A Spanish-language journalist remains in federal immigration detention after being arrested while covering a protest near Atlanta on June 14.
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Johnson sending House home early amid push to force Epstein files vote
House lawmakers will head home until September after GOP leaders refuse to hold a vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
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Trump sets 19% tariff on Philippines in new trade deal
Details about the agreement, which US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, are limited.
Eric Swalwell slams GOP for 'weaponizing faith,' praises Dem who says Christians can support abortion
California Democrat Eric Swalwell discussed engaging with Christian podcasts and accused the opposition of "weaponizing faith" in a new interview.
'Indescribable' crisis deepens for many mothers, malnourished children in Gaza as IDF expands military operation
"For a mother to feel like this, it's indescribable," a mother in Gaza said.
Army's head of aviation, who faced questions over deadly midair collision, has new role
The U.S. Army’s head of aviation has changed jobs to become chief of its enterprise marketing office.
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GOP lawmakers advocate for US condemnation of persecution against Christians in Muslim-majority nations
Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Riley Moore and other House Republicans push for congressional condemnation of the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority nations.
US Olympic and Paralympic Committee says it will comply with Trump’s order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports | CNN
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has pledged to follow a Trump administration order by banning transgender women athletes in an update to its athlete safety policy – falling in line with other groups that have banned transgender women from sports competition in the women’s category.
www.cnn.comMcDowell County, West Virginia, birthplace of food stamps, faces a disappearing safety net
Nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, face severe challenges due to federal funding cuts.
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In escalation of feud with the judiciary, Trump DOJ removes Alina Habba's replacement
The attorney general said she removed the official who was set to replace President Donald Trump's pick to be the top New Jersey federal prosecutor.
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Deputy attorney general to meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
Maxwell was convicted of recruiting and grooming multiple teenage girls for over a decade to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
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'Not going away': Inside the Epstein drama that's thrown House GOP into chaos
House Republicans are pointing fingers at the Trump administration, Democrats and each other over the continued fallout from Jeffrey Epstein's case.
FEMA search and rescue chief resigns after frustration with Texas flood response | CNN Politics
The head of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue branch, which runs a network of teams stationed across the country that can swiftly respond to natural disasters, resigned on Monday.
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Florida official encourages people with undocumented exes to call ICE hotline
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's office got a tip from someone whose abusive ex overstayed their visa. The husband is now being deported.
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Takeaways from AP's report about cuts to government grants for nonprofits
In his second term, President Donald Trump has cut a huge range of grants that fund social services.
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US and Japan agree on trade deal with tariffs, Trump says
The deal would result in Japan investing $550bn (£407bn) into the US and paying a 15% reciprocal tariff, Trump said.
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Trump team seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein pressure
The request is Trump’s latest move to defuse uproar over recent report that yielded no new evidence in Epstein scandal.
US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in women's categories
Transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete for the United States in the Olympic or Paralympic Games in women's sports, after a policy change from the USOPC.
The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That's changing
In his second term, President Donald Trump has cut a huge range of federal grants that fund social services.
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House increases security funding ahead of members’ return to their home districts after attack on Minnesota lawmakers | CNN Politics
The House is increasing security funding and resources for lawmakers after a June attack on Minnesota state lawmakers reignited the long-standing question of how to best keep members and their families safe when they’re away from Washington.
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School districts sue Trump administration over $6 billion funding freeze
The case, Anchorage School District v. Dept. of Education, is led by multiple Alaska school districts and affiliates of the American Federation of Teachers.
Things to know about the release of federal documents related to MLK's assassination
Federal records related to the investigation into the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. have been released.
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China denies wrongdoing in preventing dozens of Americans from leaving under shadow 'exit ban'
A U.S. Commerce official has been barred from leaving China since April after having his passport seized, part of a growing trend affecting American citizens and executives.
‘How’s Imelda?’: Trump’s connection to Philippine leader may be through his mother | CNN Politics
Like most foreign leaders coming to visit President Donald Trump, the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will look to make a personal connection with his American counterpart on Tuesday as he seeks a new trade deal.
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House Oversight Committee will subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, spokesperson says
The Trump administration is under growing pressure to release additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nbcnews.comPlanned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration over funding cuts
Planned Parenthood has won a partial victory in a legal fight with President Donald Trump’s administration over its efforts to defund the organization in tax legislation.
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President Donald Trump responds to DOJ request for new interview with Ghislaine Maxwell
President Donald Trump says he was unaware but supportive of the Justice Department reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell for new interview.
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Trump pulling U.S. out of UNESCO, the U.N. scientific and cultural agency, 2 years after Biden rejoined
President Trump previously withdrew the U.S. from the agency during his first term.
www.cbsnews.comOpenAI's Sam Altman warns of AI voice fraud crisis in banking
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of a looming fraud crisis in the financial industry due to AI's ability to mimic voices.
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Analysis: Should anyone pay attention to Hunter Biden? | CNN Politics
Aggravated and unleashed, former first son Hunter Biden is on something of a grudge tour, lashing out at those who pressured his father to sub out of the presidential race in the fourth quarter of the 2024 presidential election.
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Erik Menendez in hospital, diagnosed with serious medical condition: Family
Erik Menendez, 54, is in the hospital and has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, his family confirmed to ABC News.
What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?
Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness.
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Obama aides brutally mock Hunter Biden 'playing the victim' in tirade against Democratic elite
Pod Save America hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett mocked Hunter Biden's sense of entitlement following his interview attacking Democratic figures.
Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods
Texas Democrats are considering their options to block a Republican-led effort to redraw the state's congressional maps during a special session that began Monday.
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'They shot patients in beds' – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital
The BBC visits Suweida's National Hospital where staff claim patients were killed by Syrian government forces.
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Salvadoran president responds to Hunter Biden's invasion threat: What is he 'sniffing'?
Hunter Biden threatens to invade El Salvador, prompting President Bukele to mock the statement while highlighting ongoing prisoner swap cooperation with the U.S.
Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein story
The president sued the Journal for libel over its story reporting that Trump wrote a sexually suggestive note to alleged sex trafficker Epstein for his birthday more than two decades ago.
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Labor Department looking to lighten workplace regulation with sweeping rules changes and repeals
The Labor Department is seeking to pull back on the regulation of workplaces by rewriting or repealing more than 60 "obsolete" regulations.
www.cbsnews.comAward-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence
Robert A. Daugherty, who made photos of nine presidents and countless other news and sporting events in a 43-year career with The Associated Press, has died. He was 86.
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Jon Stewart rips Paramount and CBS in profanity-laden diatribe after cancellation of Colbert's 'Late Show'
CBS said the cancellation wasn't related to "content or other matters happening at Paramount." Paramount controversially agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
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5 bizarre moments from Hunter Biden's interview meltdown
In a podcast rant, Hunter Biden claimed George Clooney sabotaged former President Joe Biden's campaign, criticized Democratic leaders and compared President Donald Trump's supporters to the KKK.
Stock trades by Trump officials clustered before tariff news. Here's what we know now.
Trump administration officials sold stocks days before key tariff announcements. Here’s what we know now about the timing and growing ethics concerns.
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Trump administration speeds release of MLK files. But why? | CNN Politics
While the Trump administration continues to struggle to release all information related to Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire accused sex trafficker and former friend of President Donald Trump, is making good on a promise to release, ahead of schedule, long-sealed files related to civil rights...
www.cnn.comScience and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on a Scottish island
Archaeologists have identified a 250-year-old shipwreck uncovered on a remote Scottish beach. A mix of science and historical sleuthing found that it's an 18th-century naval warship and whaling vessel called the Earl of Chatham.
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Trump administration can lift deportation protections for thousands from Afghanistan and Cameroon, court says
An appellate court allowed the Trump administration to end a program that grants temporary deportation protections and work permits to more than 10,000 people from Afghanistan and Cameroon.
www.cbsnews.comNTSB: Heavy plane, drag from antlers contributed to crash that killed ex-Rep Mary Peltola's husband
Federal investigators say a small plane that crashed in 2023, killing the husband of former Alaska U.S. Rep.
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Jeremy Bowen: Israel's allies see evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounting up
The Middle East has been transformed since 7 October, and almost two years on, the conflict in Gaza is at another inflection point.
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76 | CNN
Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared.
www.cnn.comRemembering Ozzy Osbourne: Archival photos of the heavy metal legend
Archival photos of Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath who became the voice of heavy metal. Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76.
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Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar Coke in US after Trump push
The move was previewed by President Donald Trump last week in a social media post - "It's just better!".
www.bbc.comOzzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.
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Man charged with 37 counts of attempted murder after allegedly driving through LA crowd
Among the victims, eight suffered "great bodily injury," such as serious fractures, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.
Ozzy Osbourne death: Black Sabbath bandmates pay tribute - updates
Black Sabbath "have lost our brother", says band's co-founder, weeks after farewell gig in their home city Birmingham.
www.bbc.comThousands of Afghans face possible deportation after court refuses to extend their legal protection
Thousands of Afghans in the U.S. are no longer protected from deportation after a federal appeals court refused to postpone the Trump administration’s decision to end their legal status.
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White House faces backlash after booting The Wall Street Journal from Scotland media coverage plans
The Journal reported that the president sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday card in 2003 with a drawing of a naked woman.
www.nbcnews.comProminent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78
Thomas Anthony Durkin, an internationally prominent criminal defense attorney who for five decades was a fixture in Chicago’s courthouses and who was known for his relentless advocacy for a roster of notorious clients, has died.
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Karoline Leavitt stops by ‘Ruthless’ to tout Trump’s 'incredible' first six months of second term
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt touted President Trump's achievements in his first six months, claiming he delivered on promises of defeating inflation and securing the border.
Alina Habba: Trump's ex-lawyer replaced as federal prosecutor by judges
Alina Habba will be replaced when her interim term expires, in a rare move by a group of 17 judges.
www.bbc.comInterpol takes anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson off its most-wanted list
Interpol says it has removed anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson from its most-wanted list. Watson, aged 74, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose high seas confrontations with whaling vessels have drawn support from celebrities and featured in the reality television serie
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Marine veteran addresses Congress after father forcibly detained by immigration agents
Customs and Border Patrol agents arrested Narciso Barranco, who is undocumented, in Santa Ana on June 21, according to DHS.
Italy constitutional court says non-biological mother in same-sex union entitled to paternity leave
Italy’s constitutional court has ruled that the non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave.
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Lawmakers vote to name Kennedy Center opera house after Melania Trump
A House Appropriations subcommittee voted to change the name of the Kennedy Center opera house after the First Lady Melania Trump.
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'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death released by police
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death was revealed on Tuesday, according to police.
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