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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying behind closed doors before House lawmakers about the Justice Department’s handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers want to learn more about decisions made during the Trump administration regarding the release of Epstein case files and investigations into his associates.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Oversight Committee to discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases.
The questioning is closed-door, and a transcript of the interview will be made available later.
Lawmakers want information about how the Justice Department handled the release of Epstein files and the investigation of his associates.
The Trump administration’s role in managing the release of the files and Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison sentence is under investigation.
Bondi stepped down from her job as Attorney General in early April but remains connected to President Trump’s circle.
Bondi is being treated for thyroid cancer but is still participating in official matters, including a new White House panel on artificial intelligence.
Democrats on the committee view Justice Department officials assisting Bondi during the session as a conflict of interest.
Bondi previously faced criticism for delays and mistakes in releasing Epstein’s case files, including exposing personal information of potential victims.
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A fire destroyed an apartment building in Dallas after firefighters arrived due to a gas leak report. At least three people, including a child, died in the fire, and some residents are still missing.
Key Facts
A gas leak was reported before the fire started.
Firefighters responded to the gas leak call.
The fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas.
At least three people died, including one child.
Some residents have not been located yet.
Authorities are still searching for missing people.
The fire caused significant damage to the building.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. has the advantage in talks to end the conflict in Iran due to joint military strikes with Israel that have weakened Iran’s forces. He also described the Iranian negotiators as skilled but believes the U.S. holds all the power.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke about ongoing negotiations related to Iran.
He said U.S. and Israeli military strikes have weakened Iran’s military.
Trump called Iranian negotiators “very good” and “crafty.”
Despite this, he claimed the U.S. “has all the cards.”
The negotiations aim to end the conflict involving Iran.
The statement emphasizes U.S. strength in the talks.
Israel is cooperating with the U.S. in military actions against Iran.
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after a tiebreaker round against Ishaan Gupta. In the final 90-second "spell-off," Shrey spelled 32 words correctly, beating Ishaan, who spelled 25 words right.
Key Facts
Shrey Parikh is 14 years old and from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
He was considered a favorite at this year's National Spelling Bee.
The final round was decided by a lightning-round tiebreaker called a "spell-off."
Shrey spelled 32 words correctly in the 90-second spell-off.
Ishaan Gupta spelled 25 words correctly in the same round.
Shrey had finished third in the 2024 National Spelling Bee.
Last year, Shrey lost his school bee while sick with a fever.
Since then, he won multiple tough online spelling competitions against many of the same competitors.
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Country singer Martina McBride said she will not perform at the big concert on the National Mall for America’s 250th birthday. She explained she was told the event would be nonpartisan, but later found out this was not true.
Key Facts
Martina McBride is a country singer.
She was scheduled to perform at a concert on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The concert is to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
McBride announced she is withdrawing from the event.
She said she was told the concert was nonpartisan (not supporting any political group).
McBride later learned the event was misleading in its political stance.
The announcement was made on a Thursday.
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The US Treasury is preparing to print a new $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump’s face, pending approval from lawmakers. Current law prohibits living people from appearing on US currency, but proposed legislation could allow President Trump to be on this special anniversary bill.
Key Facts
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed plans for a $250 bill with President Trump’s image.
A change in law is needed because US rules currently forbid living people on money.
The bill celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (1776).
Treasurer Brandon Beach, appointed by President Trump, is pushing to speed up the note’s creation.
Trump’s image is also set to appear on a commemorative gold coin approved by the US Commission of Fine Arts.
This would be the first time a sitting president’s portrait appears on US currency.
Trump’s signature will appear on the new currency, in addition to the usual Treasury officials’ signatures.
Some critics compare these moves to actions taken by dictators or monarchs, drawing attention to the personal branding by a sitting president.
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President Donald Trump and Iran have not yet given final approval for a proposed 60-day truce. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is working on building a facility in Kenya to quarantine people potentially exposed to Ebola.
Key Facts
President Trump and Iran are involved in talks about a 60-day truce.
Neither side has fully approved the truce yet.
The Trump administration plans to build a quarantine center in Kenya.
The quarantine facility is meant to stop the spread of Ebola.
These updates were reported on May 28 in a CBS News segment.
The news was covered by Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
The quarantine center reflects ongoing efforts to handle global health concerns.
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President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed Medical Center for his six-month health check-up. During the visit, he met with some U.S. service members but did not visit any of the 14 troops wounded in the war with Iran.
Key Facts
President Trump had a medical check-up at Walter Reed Medical Center.
He met with U.S. military service members during this visit.
None of the 14 troops wounded in the war with Iran were visited by the President.
This information comes from a military official and a family member of one of the wounded soldiers.
The visit took place on a Tuesday.
Walter Reed Medical Center treats military personnel and veterans.
The conflict with Iran has resulted in wounded U.S. troops currently receiving care.
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James Talarico, a Texas state representative, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will compete for a U.S. Senate seat after Paxton won the primary runoff. This election is part of the upcoming midterm elections in the United States.
Key Facts
James Talarico is a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
Ken Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas.
Paxton secured his spot in the Senate race by winning the primary runoff election.
The election for the U.S. Senate seat is scheduled for the midterm elections.
The race will determine who represents Texas in the U.S. Senate.
The contest is drawing attention as it involves high-profile Texas politicians.
The outcome will impact Texas’s political representation at the federal level.
Both candidates will campaign leading up to the midterm vote.
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Eight people have died after a chemical tank exploded at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. Six workers' bodies were recently found, three remain missing, and eight others were injured. The accident happened when a large tank holding a hazardous chemical broke early Tuesday morning.
Key Facts
The explosion took place at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington.
The tank held over 500,000 gallons of a chemical used to process wood for paper.
The chemical released can cause serious burns and lung damage.
Six worker’s bodies were recovered; three others are missing and believed dead.
Eight people were injured, including a firefighter responding to the scene.
The tank collapsed during a shift change when workers were gathering to start their day.
Recovery is slow due to dangerous chemicals and unstable buildings near the tank.
The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
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A California mother, Shannon O’Connor, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple crimes related to hosting drunken sex parties for teenagers. She was convicted of child endangerment, encouraging sexual assault, and other offenses, and must register as a sex offender.
Key Facts
Shannon O’Connor, known as the “Los Gatos party mom,” is 52 years old.
She was convicted of about 48 crimes, including child endangerment and encouraging sexual assault.
The judge gave her the longest sentence allowed by state law—35 years in prison.
O’Connor provided alcohol and condoms to teens mostly aged 14 and 15 and allowed them to drink excessively.
She ignored medical needs when some teens became very sick from drinking.
Several victims testified they were sexually assaulted or emotionally hurt during these parties.
O’Connor admitted she was responsible and expressed shame in court.
Her lawyer said the parties began as a way to help her son socially during the Covid-19 pandemic isolation.
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President Donald Trump wants to put his face on a new $250 bill to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence. The White House is asking Congress to change a law that stops living people from appearing on US money, but the proposal faces strong opposition and is unlikely to pass the Senate.
Key Facts
The White House wants a $250 bill with President Trump’s portrait.
Current federal law bans living people from being on US currency.
The bill would celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary (July 4th).
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the treasury is preparing for the bill, but Congress must approve it.
The Republican-controlled House could pass it with a simple majority.
The Senate requires 60 votes to pass it and is unlikely to approve.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly opposes the idea.
The news highlights other Trump-related issues, like lawsuits and federal taskforces.
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A federal jury found three protesters, including a US military veteran, guilty of felony conspiracy for a 2025 protest against ICE in Washington state. They face up to six years in prison and large fines, and plan to appeal the verdict, arguing that their First Amendment rights were not properly considered during the trial.
Key Facts
Three protesters were convicted of conspiracy related to a June 2025 protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
One of the defendants is Bajun Mavalwalla, a former US Army sergeant who served in Afghanistan.
The protesters face up to six years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
The defendants filed a Rule 29 motion, claiming the evidence was too weak to support the guilty verdict.
The US district judge ruled against allowing a First Amendment defense, though reasons for protesting were heard.
The jury saw videos from law enforcement body cameras and heard testimony from ICE agents.
The acting US attorney for Eastern Washington resigned rather than sign the case indictment.
An ICE agent who testified was found to have made offensive social media posts, which concerned federal prosecutors.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham criticized former Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Labour Party leadership, saying neoliberal policies have failed Britain and the party has been controlled too long by a "London set." Labour is also planning changes to welfare policies in response to a serious youth job crisis revealed in a recent report.
Key Facts
Andy Burnham supports more government involvement in the economy to create success.
He criticized Tony Blair for not understanding the impact of the cost of living crisis.
Burnham said the Labour Party has been run too long by people based in London.
Labour plans a welfare change motivated by a report on youth unemployment.
The report, by Alan Milburn, describes a generation stuck in difficult job and living situations.
Other news highlights include Israel's military actions in Gaza and debates over prostate cancer screening.
Rising concerns over antisemitism and public safety are being reported in several UK papers.
BP's chairman was removed after a conflict with a company official, showing tensions in business leadership.
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A gas explosion at a Dallas apartment building caused a large fire, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Firefighters have contained the fire but are still searching the rubble for missing people.
Key Facts
A two-story apartment building in Dallas caught fire after a gas explosion.
Authorities confirmed there were fatalities but have not given an exact number.
Firefighters responded after hearing about a gas leak and arrived just as the explosion occurred.
A construction crew accidentally damaged a gas pipeline near the site.
Natural gas service in the area has been shut off for safety.
A family reunification center was set up to help people find missing relatives.
The fire left the building mostly destroyed, reduced to a blackened shell.
Nearby residents felt the blast and saw smoke rising high into the sky.
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A concert series organized by President Donald Trump’s administration to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary lost many musical acts shortly after announcing the lineup. Several artists said they were not told about the political ties of the event and decided to drop out or denied involvement.
Key Facts
The concert series, called Freedom 250, was created by President Trump to celebrate the U.S. semiquincentennial (250 years).
At least five of the nine featured musical acts dropped out within a day of the announcement.
Morris Day denied ever agreeing to perform, calling it a rumor.
Young MC withdrew after learning about the event’s political connections.
The Commodores, C+C Music Factory, and Milli Vanilli also either dropped out or said they were never booked.
Some artists said their agents never mentioned the event’s connection to President Trump.
Vanilla Ice said he was still willing to perform.
Freedom 250 describes itself as a nonpartisan group focused on uniting Americans to celebrate the anniversary.
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Groups linked to artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, and pro-Israel causes are spending large amounts of money to influence U.S. House primary elections by supporting or opposing certain candidates. This spending is unusually high and has affected several races, making some primaries the most expensive in history.
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Pro-Israel groups spent nearly $8 million to try to defeat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District.
A crypto-related group called Protect Progress spent almost $5 million in Texas’ 18th District to support a new Democratic candidate over a longtime representative.
Eight of the top 12 outside spenders in House primaries are political action committees (PACs) tied to AI, crypto, or pro-Israel groups.
The largest spender so far is Protect Progress, which has spent $15.8 million supporting various Democratic primary candidates.
The United Democracy Project, connected to the pro-Israel group AIPAC, has spent $11.6 million targeting some representatives.
Other groups like Elect Chicago Women (pro-Israel) and Think Big (pro-AI) have spent millions supporting selected candidates.
Major party super PACs usually avoid spending much in primaries, focusing instead on general election races.
Some targeted candidates try to make the outside spending a campaign issue, with mixed success.
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Rescue crews in Longview, Washington, are searching for people missing after a deadly chemical tank accident. The search has changed from trying to save survivors to recovering bodies, as no more survivors are expected.
Key Facts
A chemical tank incident occurred in Longview, Washington.
Several people were reported missing after the accident.
Rescue teams are actively searching for those missing.
The search focus has shifted from rescue to recovery.
Officials do not expect to find any more survivors.
The incident is deadly, indicating fatalities have occurred.
CBS News is providing ongoing coverage of the event.
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Police body camera footage captured a large fire spreading through an apartment complex in Oklahoma earlier this month. The video shows the intense flames and the emergency response as firefighters worked to control the blaze.
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The fire occurred at an apartment complex in Oklahoma.
Police used body cameras that recorded the event.
The footage shows the fire growing quickly and causing damage.
Firefighters responded to the scene to put out the fire.
The video was shared by CBS News for public viewing.
The incident took place earlier in the current month.
The bodycam footage provides a clear visual of the emergency.
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