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The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said his office is not investigating E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. Reports that the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Carroll were denied on Thursday.
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The top federal prosecutor in Chicago spoke on Thursday.
He denied that his office is investigating E. Jean Carroll.
E. Jean Carroll accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault.
Carroll won millions in lawsuits against President Trump.
CNN reported an investigation by the Justice Department on Wednesday evening.
The Chicago prosecutor said those reports are not true.
This clarification came shortly after media reports suggested otherwise.
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Firefighters rescued people who were stuck 30.4 meters high on a rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston, Texas. No one was hurt in the incident.
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The rollercoaster stopped working and caused a car to get stuck high above the ground.
The riders were stranded about 30.4 meters (100 feet) in the air.
Firefighters responded to free the riders safely.
The amusement park involved is called Pleasure Pier, located in Galveston, Texas.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
Rescue efforts occurred promptly after the malfunction.
The cause of the rollercoaster malfunction was not mentioned.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will be questioned by the House Oversight Committee about the Justice Department’s release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. She will be joined by Harmeet Dhillon, a top official in the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, during the interview.
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Pam Bondi served as Attorney General and is now appearing before Congress.
The House Oversight Committee is holding the interview on Friday morning.
The questioning focuses on the Justice Department’s release of files about Jeffrey Epstein.
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, will join Bondi.
Democrats have raised concerns about the Justice Department’s actions regarding the Epstein files.
The meeting aims to clarify details about the handling and release of these documents.
Jeffrey Epstein was a financier involved in a high-profile criminal case.
The DOJ is responsible for law enforcement and legal matters in the U.S.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about a new scam involving fake online party invitations. The scam targets people attending graduation and summer parties and could cause financial loss.
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The FTC is alerting the public about fake online invitations.
These invitations pretend to be for graduation and summer parties.
The scam aims to trick people into spending money.
Fake invites are becoming more common during party seasons.
The warning comes ahead of the graduation and summer event period.
People should be careful before accepting or paying for online party invites.
Scams like this can lead to identity theft or financial fraud.
The FTC encourages checking the invite’s source before responding or paying.
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The FBI issued a new wanted poster in Farsi offering $200,000 for information about Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist. Witt is charged with passing classified information to Iran and is believed to be living there.
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Monica Witt is a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist.
She was indicted in 2019 for sharing secret national defense information with Iran.
The FBI posted a Farsi-language wanted poster to reach Iranian speakers.
The reward for information leading to her arrest is $200,000.
Witt is described as a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, with brown hair and eyes.
She defected to Iran in 2013 after attending conferences promoting anti-Western views.
Witt allegedly gave Iran details that could endanger U.S. intelligence officers and their families.
The FBI is renewing efforts to find Witt amid current tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Senate Democrats are asking FBI Director Kash Patel and the Justice Department’s acting inspector general to explain if Patel used government resources for a personal snorkeling trip in Hawaii. Senators Chuck Schumer, Mazie Hirono, and Dick Durbin want to know more about the trip and whether it was appropriate.
Key Facts
Senate Democrats are seeking information about a snorkeling trip taken by FBI Director Kash Patel.
They are concerned Patel may have used government resources for personal purposes.
The trip happened in Hawaii and was described as a “VIP snorkel” trip.
Senators Chuck Schumer, Mazie Hirono, and Dick Durbin are leading the inquiry.
The acting inspector general of the Department of Justice is also being asked for answers.
The senators want to ensure government resources are not misused for leisure.
Kash Patel is the current FBI Director.
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President Donald Trump has claimed to have ended several global conflicts, including some that never happened. Recently, he announced progress in ending a real conflict between the US and Iran, though tensions remain. Separately, Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to stealing over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP), raising questions about the party's financial oversight and the role of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
Key Facts
President Trump said he ended eight global conflicts, including a false claim about a war between Azerbaijan and Albania.
Trump and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer held a joint press conference in September.
The US and Iran remain in conflict, but Trump declared a peace deal was imminent despite ongoing missile strikes.
Peter Murrell admitted to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP’s funds.
Questions arose about why the SNP leadership and voters did not notice or react to missing money.
Nicola Sturgeon, former SNP leader and Murrell’s ex-wife, said she was unaware of the fraud.
Murrell made expensive purchases during the time he was stealing money, raising doubts about Sturgeon’s claim of ignorance.
The article suggests the SNP’s financial management was poorly supervised.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the DUP, is on trial for sexual abuse charges, including rape, which he denies. A letter he wrote to one of the accusers expressed regret for causing hurt but, according to his lawyer, was not related to the abuse allegations.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape.
The allegations involve two complainants who claim abuse occurred during their childhood.
Donaldson wrote a letter in June 2020 expressing regret for causing pain but his lawyer says it was unrelated to sexual abuse.
One accuser believes the letter was a disguised apology for the abuse.
The lawyer argued that there was "friendly banter" between Donaldson and one accuser, which contradicts the abuse claims.
The accuser detailed incidents including inappropriate touching and being kissed.
Lady Eleanor Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey's wife, faces charges of aiding and abetting but has been found unfit for a normal trial due to mental health reasons.
The trial is ongoing in Newry Crown Court in Northern Ireland.
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Santiago Campos, an 18-year-old high school student, received the Mike Wallace memorial scholarship funded by CBS News. At an awards event, he publicly criticized CBS News’ leadership for its editorial choices while thanking them for the scholarship, sparking attention and support.
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Santiago Campos won the $10,000 Mike Wallace memorial scholarship from CBS News.
He gave a speech at a New York City event attended by prominent TV news figures.
Campos praised the scholarship but criticized CBS News’ editorial direction under Bari Weiss and David Ellison.
He urged journalists to speak the truth and questioned the network’s reluctance to address serious issues like genocide.
The speech was well received, with veteran journalist Scott Pelley commending Campos.
Campos shared his speech in advance with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which supported his right to speak.
He has received internship offers but plans to lifeguard over the summer before attending Georgetown University.
Campos hopes for more integrity and courage in journalism, expressing skepticism about mainstream media and broadcast TV.
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A federal judge revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) tried but failed to get search warrants targeting journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, and protesters in St. Paul, Minnesota. The DOJ did not follow key legal rules, including ignoring a law that protects journalists from certain search warrants, leading to the withdrawal of the warrant requests.
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The DOJ attempted to get search warrants for information related to journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, plus protesters from a church demonstration in St. Paul.
A judge rejected the DOJ’s attempts twice, stating they did not meet legal standards.
The DOJ did not mention the Privacy Protection Act of 1980, a law that protects journalists from many search warrants.
The Privacy Protection Act usually requires the government to use subpoenas, which journalists can challenge before handing over information.
The DOJ asked for subscriber details from YouTube channels, including names and emails, which raised free speech concerns.
A Virginia judge said he might have ruled differently if he knew about the Privacy Protection Act during a search warrant case.
Prosecutors are supposed to inform courts of relevant laws, but in these cases, they did not, which breaches legal ethics.
The DOJ’s actions raised worries about threats to freedom of speech and press protections under the First Amendment.
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Two families have filed a class-action lawsuit against New York City, claiming that the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) removes children from Black and Latino parents without court approval. The lawsuit says ACS uses emergency removal powers too often and in a way that unfairly targets these families.
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The lawsuit argues ACS misuses emergency removal powers to take children without court orders.
Emergency removal should only be used in urgent situations when there is no time to get court approval.
An April 2026 study found ACS uses emergency removal in more than half of all child removals.
Black and Latino families represent 90% of emergency removals, while white families represent about 3%.
Last week, a U.S. appeals court ruled that separating children without judicial review is unconstitutional.
The lawsuit is supported by several legal and advocacy groups representing parents and children.
Plaintiffs claim ACS’s actions cause lasting harm and disproportionately affect minority families.
ACS is accused of using fear and intimidation against families needing assistance.
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The article compares President Donald Trump to former President Ronald Reagan. It says both leaders connect with everyday people, take action, and bring energy to the Republican Party.
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Both President Trump and President Reagan communicate in a simple, clear way.
They appeal to regular, everyday citizens.
Both leaders have taken significant actions during their time in office.
Their leadership helped revive the Republican Party when it was struggling.
The article highlights their bold plans and impact on the GOP.
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Millions of people in Minnesota, Texas, and Nevada were told to stay indoors because of poor air quality caused by high pollution levels. Hot weather and stagnant air trapped pollution near the ground, creating health risks especially for children, older adults, and people with lung or heart conditions.
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Air quality warnings were issued for Minnesota, Texas, and parts of Nevada due to high pollution levels.
Nevada had "very unhealthy" air, with officials advising people to avoid all outdoor physical activity.
Ozone pollution builds up when sunlight reacts with certain chemicals in the air, a process accelerated by hot, sunny weather.
Sensitive groups include people with asthma, heart disease, children, and older adults; they were advised to limit heavy outdoor exercise.
Minnesota's alert covered the Twin Cities from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, with more alerts possible over the weekend.
Texas issued ozone action alerts in major cities like Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.
Authorities recommended reducing driving, avoiding outdoor burning, and conserving energy to reduce pollution.
Exposure to unhealthy ozone can cause coughing, throat irritation, breathing difficulties, lung damage, and worsen lung diseases.
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Rock singer Bret Michaels canceled his performance at the America 250 concert in Washington, D.C. He is the fifth artist to leave the event, which celebrates President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative.
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Bret Michaels is the lead singer of the band Poison.
He was scheduled to perform at the "Great American Fair" concert.
The event is linked to President Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration.
The concert is set to take place later this month on the National Lawn in Washington, D.C.
Michaels withdrew due to concerns about division and threats.
Four other artists had already pulled out of the event before him.
The concert aims to mark a national celebration tied to President Trump’s term.
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A federal judge ruled that using nitrogen gas for executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. This decision allows Alabama and other states to continue using nitrogen gas as a method of execution.
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The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks in Alabama.
Nitrogen gas executions involve breathing pure nitrogen, which causes death by lack of oxygen.
Eight people have been executed using nitrogen gas, seven in Alabama and one in Louisiana.
The ruling followed a trial testing whether this execution method is constitutional.
Inmate Jeffery Lee challenged the method but the judge found it does not violate the Eighth Amendment.
Lee is scheduled for execution by nitrogen gas on June 11 in Alabama.
The judge noted some suffering, like severe breathing discomfort for 1 to 3 minutes, but not enough to be unconstitutional.
Five states have authorized nitrogen gas executions, but only Alabama and Louisiana have used it so far.
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Flags in Massachusetts and Washington are flying at half-staff this weekend to honor several public servants who recently passed away. Massachusetts is remembering former Congressman Barney Frank and firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr., while Washington is honoring former State Senator Sam Hunt.
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey ordered flags at half-staff from May 20 until June 8 to honor Barney Frank and firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr.
Barney Frank was a longtime U.S. congressman for 32 years and a key figure in financial regulation reform.
Frank was the first member of Congress to come out as gay voluntarily in 1987.
Firefighter Kilduff Jr. died in the line of duty after falling during a fire in Boston; he served 24 years and was a U.S. Marine veteran.
Kilduff was described by colleagues as dependable and highly respected in the fire department.
Memorials for Frank and Kilduff will be held in Boston, with Frank’s service on June 8 and Kilduff’s on June 1.
Washington state lowered flags on Saturday to honor former State Senator Sam Hunt, a longtime public official.
The flag-lowering honors show respect for both political leaders and emergency responders who served their communities.
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The article discusses a concern about the court increasing the power of the president. It suggests the court should not expand presidential power in some ways while keeping special exceptions for institutions like the Federal Reserve.
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The court is considering decisions that could expand presidential power.
There is a worry about mixing broad presidential power with exceptions for certain agencies.
The Federal Reserve has special protections from presidential control.
Expanding executive power might affect how these exceptions are treated.
The article calls for consistency in how presidential power is applied.
It highlights the challenge of balancing executive authority and independent agencies.
The discussion reflects ongoing debates about government powers under President Donald Trump.
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Two men accused of attacking a police officer at Manchester Airport will not face a third trial after two juries could not decide on a verdict. One of the men, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, was already found guilty of assaulting two female officers and a customer during the same event and will be sentenced soon.
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Muhammad Amaad, 26, and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, were accused of assaulting PC Zachary Marsden at Manchester Airport on July 23, 2024.
Two juries at Liverpool Crown Court failed to reach a verdict on their case.
The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to order a third trial for the men.
Amaaz was previously convicted of assaulting two female police officers, PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook, and a Starbucks customer during the incident.
Amaaz will be sentenced on June 26.
The men said they acted in self-defense or in defense of each other.
Police approached the men following an incident in a coffee shop inside the airport.
Video footage showed a larger disturbance that was part of the situation.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a housing plan that could allow the city to take over properties owned by the 10 worst landlords. The plan aims to improve housing affordability and fix poor living conditions by holding negligent landlords responsible and creating more affordable homes.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced the "Block By Block" housing plan focused on renter affordability and better housing conditions.
The plan targets the 10 worst landlords in New York City, who have many unresolved housing violations.
Violations include issues like heat outages, leaks, pest infestations, and unsafe living conditions.
The city tracks landlords with many open Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations.
Some landlords on the 2025 worst landlord list have thousands of violations across multiple buildings.
The plan includes funding to enforce housing rules and explore transferring problematic properties to nonprofits, community groups, or tenants.
A&E Real Estate Holdings, linked to some top landlords, disputes the claims, saying they invested over $800 million in repairs.
The city has not yet named which landlords will face legal actions under the new proposal.
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The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that while the air traffic control system uses very old computers, it remains safe but not efficient. Officials are concerned about possible reduced Customs and Border Protection staff at major airports in certain cities, which could disrupt travel during the busy summer season.
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The FAA still operates many facilities with computers from the 1970s and 1980s, including Compaq machines and even floppy disks.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the system is safe and reliable but not efficient.
The Transportation Security Administration screened over 18.4 million travelers during Memorial Day week.
Airlines expect to fly about 263 million passengers from June through August.
Recent problems include equipment failures and high fuel costs due to the Iran war and the Spirit Airlines collapse.
The Trump administration may reduce Customs and Border Protection staff at major airports in sanctuary cities.
Airline groups warn that cutting border staff could disrupt flights and affect tourism and cargo.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concern that political decisions should not interfere with air travel access.
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