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President Donald Trump endorsed Pamela Evette, South Carolina's lieutenant governor, in the race for governor against Congresswoman Nancy Mace and others. Recent polls show Evette leading in the Republican primary, while Mace previously had Trump's support but lost it due to disagreements over transparency issues.
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President Trump officially supported Pamela Evette for South Carolina governor.
Evette has been a consistent supporter of Trump since his 2024 presidential campaign began.
Trump previously endorsed Nancy Mace but switched his support to Evette for this race.
Nancy Mace remains critical of how the Justice Department handled certain investigations, affecting her relationship with Trump.
A Trafalgar Group poll showed Evette leading with about 20%, Mace trailing with roughly 15%, among Republican voters.
Another poll from April also showed Evette ahead, with Mace’s support declining over time.
Mace emphasized her commitment to accountability and said South Carolina deserves a governor who answers directly to voters.
Evette thanked President Trump for his endorsement and promised not to let voters down.
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The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men. The boat was suspected of carrying drugs and moving along known drug trafficking routes.
Key Facts
The strike happened in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Three men on the boat were killed.
The boat was suspected of carrying illegal drugs.
The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) reported the strike.
The boat was traveling known drug trafficking routes.
The vessel was said to be run by groups labeled as terrorist organizations.
The strike is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to stop drug trafficking by sea.
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The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat linked to drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. This is the third attack this week, raising the total deaths from these operations to over 200 since September.
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The strike targeted a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Three men were killed in this latest U.S. military attack.
This is the third strike this week as part of a longer campaign.
The total number of deaths from these strikes has passed 200 since September.
The U.S. Southern Command states the vessel was involved in drug trafficking and linked to a terrorist group but did not share evidence.
Videos of the attacks are shared by the military, with this being the first color video released.
The strikes are part of the Trump administration’s declared armed conflict against Latin American drug cartels.
General Francis L. Donovan, the top U.S. commander in Latin America, directed the latest strike and recently met with Cuban military officials.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to follow a recent health assessment recommending fewer childhood vaccines. This order supports changes to reduce the number of vaccine doses for children and asks the CDC to update the vaccine schedule based on the latest data.
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President Trump issued an order for the CDC to align with a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report calling for fewer childhood vaccines.
The HHS report said the U.S. recommends more childhood vaccines than other developed countries.
In January, the CDC reduced its vaccine recommendations for children from 17 doses to 11 doses.
Medical experts and groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics criticized the CDC’s new recommendations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics created its own vaccine schedule, which differs from the CDC’s.
The CDC’s advisory panel was replaced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who questions some vaccine science.
A judge ruled the new vaccine schedule illegal, saying the government ignored proper scientific processes.
The Trump administration argues U.S. vaccine schedules are heavier because Americans face different disease risks than children in other countries.
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The lead federal prosecutor in the case accusing James Comey of threatening President Donald Trump is no longer on the case. The case is about a 2025 Instagram post by Comey showing seashells arranged as "86 47," which prosecutors claim was a threat to the president.
Key Facts
James Comey was charged last month in North Carolina with threatening President Trump.
The case centers on a photo Comey posted showing seashells forming the numbers "86 47."
The number "86" is slang for "throw out" or "get rid of," which some interpreted as a threat.
Comey deleted the photo and said he didn’t realize the numbers could be seen as violent.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Petracca, the lead prosecutor, was removed from the case and replaced by Timothy Severo.
The case is set for trial in October 2025.
Comey denies wrongdoing and plans to fight the charges, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
Legal experts say proving something is a threat is very difficult, and some see the charges as an attack on free speech.
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A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from moving money into a $1.8 billion fund called the Anti-Weaponization Fund while a legal case about the fund continues. The fund aims to help victims of government misuse but lacks clear rules, which has caused controversy.
Key Facts
US district judge Leonie Brinkema issued the order to pause actions on the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.
The fund is meant to pay victims of government weaponization, with claims controlled by five commissioners.
Four commissioners are appointed by the US attorney general, and one is appointed with congressional input.
Anyone can apply for money from the fund; there are no strict rules on eligibility.
Critics worry that people like January 6 rioters may receive payments.
The fund does not have to reveal how much money is paid or to whom.
The legal challenge was brought by the watchdog group Democracy Forward.
Judge Brinkema blocked the fund to prevent irreversible payments until the case is resolved.
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A homeless man in Fort Worth, Texas, was forced to give up his dog, Jake, at a fire station that serves as a safe place for abandoned babies. The fire station took care of Jake and helped the man by providing a camper and other support, with plans to reunite them when possible.
Key Facts
Fire Station 8 in Fort Worth is a safe site where parents can leave babies they cannot care for.
A homeless man named Tom Miner left his dog, Jake, at the fire station with a note asking for help.
Miner became homeless after a landlord told him he couldn’t keep his dog.
The fire station crew decided to keep Jake and care for him.
Fort Worth Fire Department arranged for Miner to receive a camper as a home.
They also gave Miner supplies and helped him get dental care.
The firemen plan to return Jake to Miner once he is able to care for the dog again.
The fire department said this is a one-time exception and does not allow dogs to be regularly left at fire stations.
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President Donald Trump met with his top advisers in the Situation Room to discuss the latest peace proposal with Iran. The Iranian government has not changed its position on key issues outlined by President Trump.
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President Trump held a meeting with senior advisers to talk about peace efforts with Iran.
The meeting took place in the Situation Room, a secure government location for important discussions.
The discussion focused on a new proposal for peace with Iran.
Iran has not changed its stance on the conditions set by President Trump.
The situation involves ongoing talks between the U.S. government and the Iranian regime.
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President Donald Trump endorsed South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pam Evette in the race for South Carolina governor. This endorsement opposes the current Republican Representative Nancy Mace, who is also running for governor.
Key Facts
President Trump publicly supported Pam Evette for South Carolina governor.
Pam Evette is the current Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.
Nancy Mace is a Republican Representative from South Carolina also running for governor.
President Trump called Pam Evette an “America First Patriot” in his endorsement.
The endorsement was shared on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump described Evette as a “good friend, fighter, and WINNER.”
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The lead prosecutor in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, related to threatening actions involving seashells and President Donald Trump, has withdrawn without explanation. The Justice Department replaced him with another prosecutor but did not say why.
Key Facts
The case involves former FBI Director James Comey and claims that his use of seashells was a threat against President Donald Trump.
Matthew Petracca was the original lead prosecutor from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Petracca withdrew from the case recently, and Timothy Severo took over as the new lead prosecutor.
The Justice Department did not provide any reason for this change.
Comey’s lawyers are planning to try to get the case dismissed before it goes to trial.
The case was unsealed (made public) late last month.
A spokesperson from the Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment.
This situation is ongoing and more updates are expected.
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Eight students were stuck on a roller coaster in Galveston, Texas, nearly 100 feet above the ground because the ride stopped working. Rescue teams worked for hours and safely got all the riders down without injuries.
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The incident happened in Galveston, Texas.
Eight students were involved in the accident.
The roller coaster stopped working 100 feet in the air.
Rescue efforts took several hours.
Everyone was rescued safely with no reported injuries.
The cause of the roller coaster malfunction was not mentioned.
The event was reported on May 29, 2026.
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Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional district map that is expected to help Republicans win an additional U.S. House seat. The new map removes one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, both represented by Democrats, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the previous map was an illegal racial gerrymander.
Key Facts
Louisiana passed a new redistricting map designed to increase Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The new map eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts, which are held by Democrats.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous Louisiana map for racial gerrymandering in April 2024.
The Voting Rights Act, a law that prevents racial discrimination in voting, was weakened by the Supreme Court’s decision.
Republicans currently hold four of six Louisiana House seats and aim to win a fifth with the new map.
The Louisiana state Senate approved the map by a vote of 28 to 10.
Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican, is expected to sign the new map into law.
Louisiana postponed the state’s primary election and changed it to an open primary on November 3 to allow time for the new map.
Democrats argue the map squeezes Black voters into fewer districts, while Republicans say the changes focus on party affiliation, not race.
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A bus crashed into several vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday morning, killing five people and injuring dozens more. The crash occurred near a work zone where traffic was slowing, and the bus failed to reduce speed, striking six vehicles.
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The crash happened at about 2:35 a.m. on southbound I-95 in Stafford County near Quantico, Virginia.
Five people died, all in other vehicles hit by the bus; 44 people were injured and taken to hospitals.
Four of the victims were from one car that caught fire, including two children aged 7 and 13 from Greenfield, Massachusetts.
The fifth victim was a 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, in an SUV struck by the bus.
The bus driver, Jing S. Dong, 48, from Staten Island, New York, is under investigation and faces potential charges.
The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., a company with a satisfactory safety rating and incorporated in late 2023.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a safety investigation into the crash.
Federal data shows driver-related problems cause the majority of fatal bus crashes, including fatigue and inattention.
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Crews in Washington state found the body of another victim in a paper mill explosion caused by a chemical tank breaking. The death toll is now nine, with two workers still missing. The accident happened at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company and involved a large chemical spill that caused injuries and damage.
Key Facts
A large tank holding over 500,000 gallons of chemicals broke at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
Nine bodies have been recovered so far from the explosion, with two workers still missing.
The chemicals spilled were caustic and caused burns and lung injuries.
Recovery efforts are slow because of the dangerous chemicals and damaged buildings.
The tragedy is one of the deadliest workplace accidents in the US in recent years.
Victims included brothers who worked together, a well-liked electrician, and a trivia champion.
Some injured people include a firefighter and others with burns and breathing problems.
Nippon Paper Group, a Japanese company, owns the paper mill where the accident happened.
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A government plan aims to abolish Healthwatch, an independent group representing patients’ views on health and social care in England and Wales. Local councils warn this could reduce independent oversight and make health services responsible for assessing their own quality.
Key Facts
Healthwatch is an independent body that gathers patient opinions on local health and social care providers.
The Local Government Association (LGA) warns that scrapping Healthwatch would create a system where health services "mark their own homework."
The government plans to transfer Healthwatch’s duties to integrated care boards and local authorities.
This change is part of the NHS Modernisation Bill currently in Parliament.
The government says these reforms will reduce bureaucracy and give patients a clearer voice in health decisions.
There are over 150 local Healthwatch groups supported by 500 staff and 4,000 volunteers.
Healthwatch advises on health service improvements and can prompt special reviews by the Care Quality Commission.
The LGA fears losing Healthwatch will cause fragmented health and social care services and weaken accountability.
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A dog was left at a firehouse in Fort Worth, Texas. The story was covered by CBS News reporter Steve Hartman as he followed the dog's journey after arriving at the fire station.
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The dog was abandoned at a firehouse in Fort Worth, Texas.
CBS News reporter Steve Hartman covered the story.
The report focused on what happened to the dog after it was left at the firehouse.
The story aired on CBS News and is available on their app.
The location is a fire station in a U.S. city (Fort Worth, Texas).
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In a CBS News interview, former first lady Jill Biden talked about President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon their son, Hunter Biden. The interview focused on the family’s reaction to the pardon.
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Jill Biden appeared on "CBS Sunday Morning" for an exclusive interview.
The interview was conducted by Rita Braver.
The discussion included President Donald Trump’s pardon of Hunter Biden.
Hunter Biden is the son of President Donald Trump and Jill Biden.
CBS News political director Fin Gómez provided analysis related to the topic.
The interview was made available on the CBS News app and website.
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Jill Biden said she supported President Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son Hunter Biden to prevent him from going to jail under President Trump’s administration. Hunter Biden was convicted of felony charges related to a gun purchase and tax evasion, and the pardons also included other family members.
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Hunter Biden was convicted in June 2024 of three felony charges related to buying a gun while battling drug addiction.
He pleaded guilty to nine tax evasion charges in a separate case in September 2024.
President Biden initially said he would not pardon his son but changed his mind at the end of his presidency.
Jill Biden said the Justice Department was unfair to Hunter after President Trump was elected.
The pardons included other family members to protect them from potential targeting.
The decision to pardon Hunter Biden drew criticism from both political parties.
Jill Biden expressed full support for her husband’s decision to pardon their son.
Jill Biden discussed these topics during an interview on CBS Sunday Morning airing May 31.
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President Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after a judge ruled that his name cannot be on the building. The judge's decision says only Congress can change the center’s name, and Trump’s addition of his name violates the law from 1964.
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President Trump replaced Kennedy Center board members with his own picks and became the board chair.
The board voted to rename the center to include Trump’s name alongside Kennedy’s, causing public backlash.
Trump’s name was added to the building’s exterior in December 2025 without Congressional approval.
Trump announced plans to close the center for two years starting July 2026 for renovations.
A Kennedy Center trustee, US Representative Joyce Beatty, sued to stop the closure and remove Trump’s name.
Federal Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that Trump’s name must be removed within 14 days because only Congress can change the center’s name.
The court also restored voting rights to trustees who had been stripped of them under Trump’s leadership.
The Kennedy Center was established by law in 1964 as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
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A charter bus crashed into six other vehicles in Virginia early Friday, killing at least five people, including children. Forty-four people were injured, with some in serious condition.
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The bus crashed into six other vehicles.
At least five people died in the crash, including children.
Forty-four people were injured.
Some injured passengers are in critical condition.
The accident happened in Virginia early on a Friday.
Passengers scrambled out of the bus after the crash, as seen in cell phone video.
The bus was a charter bus, which means it was rented for a specific trip.
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