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Jill Biden said that President Joe Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter Biden after Donald Trump was elected president. She also expressed worries about the Trump administration targeting their family.
Key Facts
President Joe Biden initially said he would not pardon Hunter Biden.
Jill Biden says President Biden changed his mind following Donald Trump’s election.
Jill Biden spoke about the pardon and family concerns in an interview with CBS News.
The interview was conducted by Rita Braver on the show Sunday Morning.
Jill Biden mentioned fears that the Trump administration might target their family.
The full interview aired on May 31.
The discussion was shared through CBS News platforms.
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A new poll shows Democratic state Representative James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for a U.S. Senate seat. Paxton recently won the GOP runoff and received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, setting up a competitive general election in November.
Key Facts
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton 47% to 44% in a recent Texas Public Opinion Research poll.
Libertarian Ted Brown has 1%, with 7% of voters undecided and 2% not voting.
Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the GOP runoff election.
President Trump endorsed Paxton after waiting several months to support a candidate.
The poll surveyed 1,670 likely voters with a 2.8% margin of error.
Talarico has a 47% favorability rating; Paxton's favorability is 38%.
75% of respondents say Paxton is too conservative; 60% say Talarico is too liberal.
The Cook Political Report changed the race rating from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican," indicating a closer contest.
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A federal judge in Florida has agreed to reopen President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS seeking $10 billion. The judge sided with groups who argued that a settlement involving a special fund to prevent IRS misuse affected the case, leading to further examination.
Key Facts
President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
A federal judge in Florida decided to reopen this case.
Intervenors argued that a settlement created an “anti-weaponization” fund, which influenced the lawsuit.
The Justice Department and President Trump had previously agreed to dismiss the suit voluntarily.
The reopening means the case will receive more legal review before any final decision.
The “anti-weaponization” fund is intended to stop government agencies from being abused for political purposes.
This development is part of ongoing legal actions involving President Trump and government agencies.
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The Trump administration is proposing new rules to change how the US government funds scientific research grants. These rules would give political appointees more power to decide which grants to approve or cancel, reduce the role of expert peer review, and allow agencies to cancel grants anytime if they claim it is not in the “national interest.”
Key Facts
The current system relies on expert peer reviewers to rate scientific grant applications, which influences funding decisions.
The proposed rules would let political appointees have the final say in funding decisions, ignoring peer review recommendations.
Any federal agency could cancel grants at any time for vaguely defined reasons like not serving the “national interest.”
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is leading these changes and moving them through the formal federal rulemaking process.
The rules would also limit funding for certain culture-related topics, restrict international collaboration, and block spending on activities such as publishing papers and attending conferences.
Previously, grant rules varied by agency; the new rules aim to create a uniform, government-wide policy.
The changes respond to legal challenges that blocked earlier attempts to change grant funding through executive orders.
The new policy states that federal funding must not discriminate based on viewpoint, but also criticizes grants that promote certain political agendas.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to guide the government in reviewing the vaccines given to children and teenagers. This order asks the CDC and its vaccine advisory group to update the vaccination schedule based on a recent health department assessment.
Key Facts
President Trump signed an order about childhood vaccines.
The order refers to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
It asks the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review this report.
The goal is to update the list of vaccines recommended for children and teens.
HHS had issued a memo earlier in January recommending fewer vaccines for children.
The White House said the U.S. vaccine schedule should follow scientific evidence and what other developed countries do.
The vaccine review should allow flexibility for doctors and parents on how and when vaccines are given.
The order wants to keep access to all current vaccines available in the U.S.
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Five people died and 44 were injured in a major crash involving a passenger bus and several vehicles on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia. The accident happened early on May 29, 2026, when a bus did not slow down and hit a Chevrolet Suburban, which then collided with other cars and caught fire.
Key Facts
The crash occurred around 2:35 a.m. on I-95 south in Stafford County, about 45 miles south of Washington, D.C.
Five people were killed, including a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy from Massachusetts, plus a 25-year-old woman in the Suburban.
Forty-four people were hospitalized, with three in critical condition.
The bus, carrying about 34 passengers, was traveling from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina.
The bus driver, Jing S. Dong, 48, was injured and is under investigation for his qualifications and training.
Federal officials are reviewing the driver’s commercial license and training records.
Virginia Department of Transportation closed all lanes on I-95 initially, causing big traffic jams, but all lanes have now reopened.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the bus driver’s ability to drive safely, citing language and training concerns.
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An ICE agent, Christian Castro, was arrested in Texas for shooting a Venezuelan man during a January immigration raid in Minnesota. He faces charges including assault and falsely reporting a crime related to the incident, which occurred during a large immigration enforcement campaign called Operation Metro Surge.
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ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested in Texas after Minnesota authorities tracked him down.
He is charged with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
Castro allegedly fired his gun through a front door during a raid, hitting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg.
The bullet passed through the door and ended in a child's bedroom wall.
Minnesota officials stated that federal agents must follow the same laws as everyone else.
Initial federal claims that Sosa-Celis assaulted officers were disproved by video evidence.
Operation Metro Surge is a large-scale immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota started in December 2025.
This case is part of increasing legal scrutiny of ICE agents' actions during the immigration crackdown.
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A federal judge told the Kennedy Center to take down President Donald Trump’s name from one of its buildings. The U.S. and Iran continue to have big disagreements over a possible deal to end their conflict. Romania reported that a Russian drone hit an apartment building near its border with Ukraine, marking the first known drone crash on NATO territory since Russia started its invasion of Ukraine.
Key Facts
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to remove President Donald Trump’s name from a building.
The U.S. and Iran remain far apart in talks about ending their conflict.
Romania said a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building near its border with Ukraine.
This is the first known drone crash on NATO land since Russia invaded Ukraine.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions related to the war in Ukraine and NATO's role.
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The head of U.S. Southern Command met Cuban military leaders near the Guantanamo Bay naval base to discuss security issues, marking a rare high-level meeting. This comes as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Cuba with sanctions, threats of military action, and calls for political and economic reforms.
Key Facts
Gen. Francis Donovan, leader of U.S. Southern Command, met with Cuban Gen. Roberto Legrá Sotolongo near Guantanamo Bay on May 29, 2026.
Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval base Cuba considers illegal.
President Trump has increased sanctions on Cuba and threatened tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba.
Cuba faces severe energy shortages due to these U.S. policies.
The Trump administration has criminally charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and U.S. diplomats recently visited Cuba to discuss possible cooperation if Cuba makes major changes.
President Trump mentioned possible military action against Cuba but said he hopes it will not be needed.
Cuba has attack drones and is suspected of hosting Chinese and Russian spy facilities.
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A recent poll shows Texas state Representative James Talarico, a Democrat, is leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, by three points in the race for governor. The poll surveyed likely voters ahead of the general election.
Key Facts
James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for Texas governor.
Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate and current Texas Attorney General.
A new poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 3 points.
The poll was conducted by Texas Public Opinion Research.
The poll surveyed likely voters in Texas.
Talarico received 47% support in the poll.
Paxton received 44% support in the poll.
The poll was released on a Friday prior to the general election.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke to lawmakers in a private meeting about the Justice Department’s work on the Jeffrey Epstein case. She said the department stayed focused on helping Epstein's victims but did not answer questions related to President Trump.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi is the former Attorney General.
She discussed the Jeffrey Epstein investigation with lawmakers behind closed doors.
Bondi stated the Justice Department under her was committed to justice for Epstein’s victims.
She admitted there were errors in redacting information (removing sensitive parts) but defended the overall handling.
Bondi chose not to respond to questions about President Donald Trump during the interview.
The remarks were reported by Justice correspondent Ali Rogin.
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Jonathan Capehart and Matthew Continetti talk about recent political events, including President Trump's growing influence in the Republican Party. They also discuss James Talarico's chances of beating Ken Paxton in Texas and Jill Biden's first comments on President Trump's health.
Key Facts
Jonathan Capehart is from MS NOW.
Matthew Continetti writes opinion articles for the Wall Street Journal.
They appeared on a show with Geoff Bennett.
The discussion covered recent political happenings.
President Trump is showing more strength within the Republican Party in midterm primaries.
James Talarico is a candidate running against Ken Paxton in Texas.
Jill Biden spoke publicly for the first time about President Trump's health.
The conversation focused on U.S. politics and elections.
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A year ago, two young employees of Israel’s U.S. embassy were killed at a Jewish museum event in Washington, D.C. The father of one victim, Daniel Lischinsky, spoke about combating antisemitism and honoring his son’s memory.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
The victims were Yaron Lischinsky (30) and Sarah Milrim (26), both working for Israel’s U.S. embassy.
Yaron and Sarah were engaged to be married before the attack.
Daniel Lischinsky, Yaron’s father, talked publicly about fighting antisemitism.
The event where the shooting took place was for young diplomats.
The discussion included preserving the memory and legacy of the victims.
This event has raised awareness about rising antisemitism in the United States.
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A bus crash in Virginia caused the death of at least five people and injured 44 others. In a separate event, divers successfully rescued the first miner trapped in a cave.
Key Facts
The bus crash happened in Virginia.
At least five people died in the crash.
Forty-four people were injured in the crash.
Divers rescued the first trapped miner from a cave.
The rescue involved specialized diving teams.
These events were reported on the CBS Evening News on May 29.
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Martha Raddatz, an experienced ABC News reporter, has written a new book called "The Hero Next Door." The book focuses on the sacrifices of U.S. service members, their families, and ordinary Americans that are often overlooked.
Key Facts
Martha Raddatz has reported from war zones for over 20 years.
She has covered many difficult and dangerous military situations.
Her new book is titled "The Hero Next Door."
The book highlights the sacrifices made by military members and their families.
It also recognizes everyday Americans involved in supporting the military.
The focus is on stories that are usually not widely known or noticed.
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A new wastewater map tracks the spread of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach virus, across the United States. The map shows elevated levels of the virus in many regions, indicating ongoing transmission beyond its usual winter peak.
Key Facts
Norovirus causes sudden vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain.
It spreads easily through contaminated food, surfaces, water, and close contact with infected people.
The virus most often spreads in colder months, from November to April, but levels remain high in some areas even as temperatures warm.
Young children and older adults are more at risk of severe illness from norovirus.
Wastewater surveillance monitors virus levels in sewage to track community spread, including unreported cases.
The WastewaterSCAN program shows medium to high norovirus activity in the Midwest, Northeast, West, and South.
Symptoms usually start within 1 to 2 days of exposure and last 1 to 3 days.
Dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea is the main serious risk, especially for vulnerable groups.
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Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in a private session on Capitol Hill about documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The questioning focused on files connected to Epstein’s case.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi served as Florida Attorney General.
She testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill.
The topic was files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The testimony took place on a Friday.
CBS News reported on the testimony through correspondent Nikole Killion.
The session was not open to the public.
Epstein was involved in a high-profile criminal case.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially supported a candidate challenging Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat in the upcoming primary election. Reporters from The Associated Press and NOTUS discuss the political implications of this endorsement.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
Mamdani endorsed a candidate running against Adriano Espaillat.
Adriano Espaillat is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The endorsement targets the primary election, where candidates from the same party compete.
Reporters Matt Brown (AP) and Daniella Diaz (NOTUS) provided analysis of the situation.
The news was covered by CBS News.
The endorsement may influence the political contest within the Democratic Party in New York.
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President Donald Trump met with his top advisers to discuss continuing talks with Iran after recent military strikes. U.S. and Iranian officials have been negotiating a possible deal to extend the current ceasefire.
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President Trump held a meeting with his key advisers in the Situation Room.
The discussion focused on how to move forward with Iran after strikes earlier this week.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working on a potential agreement.
The agreement would extend the current ceasefire between the two countries.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on the situation.
The talks are ongoing and part of efforts to reduce conflict.
This meeting reflects the U.S. government's interest in resolving tensions peacefully.
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A federal judge ruled that New Hampshire must allow people to confirm they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote, even if they cannot provide official documents. This decision addresses a specific state rule and does not decide if requiring proof of citizenship is constitutional.
Key Facts
A federal judge, Samantha Elliott, issued the ruling in New Hampshire.
The judge said voters can swear they are U.S. citizens if they lack documents.
The ruling focuses on New Hampshire voter registration law.
It does not decide if proof-of-citizenship rules are legal overall.
This case is linked to election reforms supported by President Donald Trump and many Republicans.
The case highlights possible problems with strict citizenship proof rules for voting.
The judge made the decision late on a Thursday night.
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