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Trump heads to Walter Reed for third health check since April 2025

May 26, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump is having his third health checkup at Walter Reed medical center since April 2025. This checkup happened on a Wednesday, according to CBS News.

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President Trump is visiting Walter Reed for a health physical.
This is his third health exam since April 2025.
The visit took place on a Wednesday.
Walter Reed is a medical center often used for presidential health care.
The information comes from a CBS News report.

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Trump withdrawal from nuclear deal left Iran weeks from ‘breakout:’ Wasserman-Schultz

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz said that President Trump’s decision to leave the nuclear deal with Iran has brought Iran close to being able to quickly develop nuclear weapons. She criticized a new agreement reported between the U.S. and Iran that involves unfreezing Iranian funds and reopening an important shipping route.

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President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal established under President Obama.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz claims this withdrawal has brought Iran close to a "nuclear breakout," meaning they could soon develop nuclear weapons.
There is a reported new memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
This agreement includes unfreezing Iranian assets, meaning Iran would regain access to money that was previously blocked.
The deal also involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transport.
Wasserman-Schultz criticized this new deal and expressed concerns about Iran’s nuclear progress.

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DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases

May 26, 2026 • CBS News

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyers to increase efforts against fraud in asylum cases. This includes targeting immigration attorneys accused of submitting false asylum claims to speed up deportations and strengthen immigration enforcement.

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DHS General Counsel James Percival issued a memo on May 26 ordering ICE attorneys to develop stricter anti-fraud policies.
The focus is on pursuing cases against immigration lawyers filing false asylum claims in immigration court.
The directive uses existing federal laws that allow civil penalties for immigration fraud, such as fines up to $4,730 for first offenses.
Repeat violations can lead to fines up to $11,823 per fraudulent document or act.
Attorneys found committing fraud could face discipline, including suspension or removal from immigration court practice, or even criminal charges.
Asylum law allows anyone in the U.S. to apply but requires proof of a valid fear of persecution based on protected factors.
The government has prosecuted asylum fraud cases before, including those involving fraudulent lawyers and fake applications.
DHS wants ICE to use administrative enforcement tools more actively to combat fraud and speed up immigration case resolutions.

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Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday

May 26, 2026 • CBS News

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President Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday with all Cabinet members expected to attend, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. They will discuss recent administration successes in the economy, fraud elimination efforts, and foreign policy updates, including negotiations with Iran.

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The Cabinet meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at Camp David, depending on weather conditions.
All Cabinet members, including Tulsi Gabbard who leaves her position on June 30, will attend.
Topics include economy and small business achievements, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy.
President Trump said negotiations with Iran for a peace deal are progressing "nicely" but wants a "good deal or no deal at all."
The U.S. recently struck Iranian missile sites and boats it said were laying mines in self-defense, which Iran called a violation.
President Trump usually travels to Camp David by Marine One, but bad weather may lead to changing the meeting location.
The meeting was first reported by Politico and detailed by the New York Post.

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World Cup fever brings hope to NYC’s immigrant hubs after Trump crackdown

May 26, 2026 • France24

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Many immigrant neighborhoods in New York City have struggled recently because strict deportation actions under President Donald Trump have reduced customers for small businesses. The ongoing World Cup event is bringing hope that it will increase visitors and help these communities earn more money.

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Small businesses in immigrant neighborhoods have faced difficulties in recent times.
President Donald Trump’s deportation enforcement is seen as a reason fewer people visit these areas.
The World Cup is currently happening and attracting a lot of attention.
People in New York City hope the World Cup will boost business and bring positive energy.
Immigrant communities in NYC are looking for ways to recover economically.
The article focuses on the impact of national policies on local immigrant businesses.
The World Cup is viewed as an opportunity to improve conditions in these communities.

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RFK Jr. wrangles pair of snakes as wife Cheryl Hines looks on: ‘Honey, let them go!’

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, shared a video of himself catching two mating snakes with his bare hands. His wife, Cheryl Hines, is seen in the video urging him to let the snakes go.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. works as the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.
He posted a video on his X (formerly Twitter) account showing him handling two snakes.
The snakes were mating when he caught them with his bare hands.
Cheryl Hines, his wife, appears in the video telling him to release the snakes.
The video was posted publicly and shared on social media platforms.
The event was casual, showing Kennedy in a non-official role interacting with wildlife.
This shows a personal moment involving a government official outside of work duties.

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Trump to hold Cabinet meeting Wednesday at Camp David

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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President Donald Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday. The meeting comes shortly after U.S. military strikes in Iran, which have affected ongoing peace talks. All Cabinet members, including Tulsi Gabbard who recently resigned as Director of National Intelligence, will attend.

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President Trump will meet with his Cabinet at Camp David.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
It is a rare event for a Cabinet meeting to take place at Camp David.
The meeting follows U.S. strikes on Iran.
These strikes have put peace negotiations in a difficult position.
Every Cabinet member will attend the meeting.
Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last week from her role, will also be there.

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Image of ‘twin babies’ used by anti-abortion activist appears to show sugar gliders

May 26, 2026 • Guardian World

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An anti-abortion activist named Joanna Howe shared a photo she said showed aborted twin girls, but experts say the picture is actually of sugar gliders, a type of small marsupial. Digital analysis linked the image to a TikTok video about rescuing sugar gliders, and medical experts agree the photo does not show human embryos.

Key Facts

Joanna Howe posted a photo claiming it showed aborted twin girls named Ruth and Emma.
Experts identified the image as likely showing sugar gliders, not human fetuses.
Digital forensics traced the image back to a TikTok video about rescuing sugar gliders.
Medical specialists said the image lacks features typical in aborted human embryos, like an umbilical cord or membranes.
Howe is using the image to support a rally on 2 June in Sydney to push for more abortion restrictions.
Former Nationals leader and current One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce is scheduled to speak at the rally.
Howe has worked with multiple politicians on bills to restrict abortion access and aims to criminalize all abortion.
Howe has faced accusations related to misinformation, privacy breaches, and intimidating behavior in parliament.

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Florida Proposes Major Change to SNAP Benefits

May 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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Florida lawmakers have proposed funding a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to help reduce mistakes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. This plan aims to lower Florida’s high error rate in SNAP payments, which could soon require the state to pay part of the benefit costs under new federal rules.

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Florida plans to spend $4 million on an AI system to analyze and reduce errors in SNAP benefits.
The system will use machine learning, a type of AI that identifies patterns and helps improve decision-making.
Florida’s SNAP payment error rate was 15.13 percent in 2024, above the new federal limit of 6 percent.
Under new federal rules starting in fiscal year 2028, states with high error rates must pay between 5 and 15 percent of SNAP benefit costs.
About 2.5 million people in Florida receive SNAP benefits.
The AI technology must follow both federal and state SNAP regulations.
The USDA encourages states to use AI to improve SNAP administration and reduce errors.
The proposal still needs final approval from Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Trump to visit Walter Reed Tuesday for 3rd time since returning to office

May 26, 2026 • ABC News

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for his annual dental and medical checkups. This will be his third medical visit to Walter Reed in the past 13 months, and he recently turned 80 years old.

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President Trump will have routine dental and medical evaluations at Walter Reed on Tuesday.
This is his third medical appointment at Walter Reed since returning to office.
In April 2025, his physician said he was in excellent health and fit to serve as president.
Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in people over 70, last summer.
He has had visible bruises on his hands, which were explained as caused by frequent handshakes and aspirin use.
A rash on his neck was linked to a short course of skin cream treatment causing temporary redness.
Trump has denied difficulty staying awake during events and says he maintains perfect health and mental sharpness.
He underwent a CT scan in October to check heart health, with no problems found.

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert Over 'The Kebab Shop' Koftas

May 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert about beef kofta sold at The Kebab Shop after they were linked to an E. coli outbreak in three states. The affected kofta was removed from menus, and the restaurant chain stopped selling it to protect customers.

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The FSIS issued the alert on May 24, 2026, for beef kofta contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The contaminated beef kofta was made by Olympia Food Industries in Illinois and sold only at The Kebab Shop locations in California, Texas, and Florida.
The Kebab Shop voluntarily stopped selling beef kofta at all 50 of its restaurants on May 18, 2026.
Nine illnesses linked to the kofta were confirmed in California, with five hospitalizations and two cases of serious kidney problems.
E. coli symptoms can include stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and fever, usually appearing within 2 to 8 days after eating contaminated food.
Most people recover in about a week, but some, like children and older adults, can develop severe kidney damage.
People who ate the beef kofta and feel sick should see a doctor quickly and tell them about the possible E. coli exposure.
The FSIS advises throwing away any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop to prevent illness.

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Judge grants James Comey's request to delay his seashell trial

May 26, 2026 • ABC News

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A judge approved former FBI Director James Comey’s request to delay his criminal trial, which involves allegations that he threatened President Donald Trump by posting a photo of seashells arranged to show the numbers "86 47." The trial is now set to begin on October 21, with Comey's arraignment scheduled for September 30.

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James Comey is facing a criminal trial for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.
The alleged threat involved a photo of seashells arranged as the numbers "86 47."
Comey requested to delay the trial, and the judge agreed.
The trial will now start on October 21, 2026.
Comey’s arraignment, which is the formal reading of charges, is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Prosecutors did not object to the request to delay the trial.
The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan.
This is a developing legal case, so more updates are expected.

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Thomas, Alito Dissent as Supreme Court Blocks Florida from Suing California

May 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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The U.S. Supreme Court stopped Florida's lawsuit against California, which claimed California wrongly gave driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Two justices, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, disagreed and wanted the court to hear the case.

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Florida sued California over issuing commercial truck driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
The lawsuit followed a crash caused by a truck driver, Harjinder Singh, who is Indian and allegedly undocumented.
The crash resulted in three deaths and drew national attention.
Florida says Singh should not have received licenses in California and Washington.
The truck driver faces criminal charges related to the accident.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Florida’s lawsuit.
Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, saying Florida should be allowed to file the complaint.
This decision was part of an order list released by the Supreme Court.

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Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

May 26, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Wales will not have a rule that bans mobile phones in all schools, said First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth. Instead, individual schools in Wales can decide for themselves how to manage phone use, while England plans a law to keep smartphones out of schools during the day.

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Wales will not have a government-wide ban on mobile phones in schools.
Schools in Wales can choose their own phone policies.
England aims to pass a law requiring schools to be free of smartphones during the school day.
The Welsh government wants to support schools in making decisions to protect students.
Plaid Cymru supports allowing local authorities to restrict phone use in schools for children under 16.
There is growing concern about the harm social media can cause children and young people.
UK government consultations are underway on social media’s impact on youth under 16.
England may introduce new rules by 2026 to limit social media use for under-16s, similar to Australia.

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Early voting tally shows large turnout in Texas GOP Senate runoff, drop from March primary rate

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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Early voting for the Texas Republican Senate runoff election increased by 103% compared to 2020. The race is between Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

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Early voting in the Texas GOP Senate runoff rose by 103% over the 2020 early voting numbers.
The runoff election is between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in this race.
The early voting turnout is lower than the turnout in the March primary election.
The increased early voting shows strong interest in the runoff election.

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Federal court blocks Alabama effort to use GOP-friendly congressional map

May 26, 2026 • ABC News

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A federal court in Alabama has blocked the state Republicans from using a new congressional map created in 2023. The map was seen as favoring the Republican Party in upcoming elections, but the court ruled against it.

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A three-judge federal panel in Alabama made the decision.
The ruling was unanimous, meaning all judges agreed.
The blocked map was drawn by Republicans in 2023.
The map was designed to help Republicans win more seats in Congress.
The court’s decision prevents the map from being used in the November elections.
This is a recent legal ruling as of May 26, 2026.
Redrawing congressional districts is known as redistricting.
The case relates to how election boundaries are set and fairness in voting.

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Can my Social Security benefits be impacted by medical debt?

May 26, 2026 • CBS News

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Social Security benefits are usually protected by law from being taken by medical debt collectors. While unpaid medical bills can hurt your credit and lead to lawsuits, medical debt generally cannot reduce or freeze your Social Security payments.

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Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefits are typically protected from garnishment by private creditors.
Medical providers and collection agencies cannot directly take Social Security payments to collect unpaid medical bills.
Unpaid medical debt can damage your credit score and lead to collection efforts or lawsuits.
Banks usually protect up to two months of Social Security deposits from garnishment.
If Social Security funds are mixed with other money in your bank, it may be harder to protect them.
Some federal debts like taxes, student loans, or child support can lead to Social Security garnishment, but medical debt cannot.
Medical debt may still cause financial problems by forcing retirees to use credit or savings to pay bills.
The impact of medical debt is greater due to rising healthcare costs and inflation affecting seniors' budgets.

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Army veteran dies days after attack outside his Trump-themed house in California

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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Kerry Sheron, an Army veteran, was severely injured after being attacked outside his home in Escondido, California. His house displayed pro-President Trump flags and signs.

Key Facts

Kerry Sheron is an Army veteran.
He was attacked outside his home on a Wednesday.
His home is decorated with flags and signs supporting President Donald Trump.
Sheron was left in critical condition after the attack.
The incident happened in Escondido, California.

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Donald Trump’s Medical Exam Reports Show How President's Health Has Changed

May 26, 2026 • Newsweek

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President Donald Trump is scheduled for a medical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, marking his fourth visit since returning to office last year. Past medical reports show changes in his health, including weight gain leading to an obesity classification, while officials maintain he is in good health.

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President Trump will have a medical exam at Walter Reed, his fourth since January last year.
He will turn 80 years old next month and was the oldest person elected U.S. president.
Trump’s health has attracted attention due to photos showing bruised hands and swollen ankles.
There is no rule that U.S. presidents must have yearly health exams or release the results.
In January 2018, Trump’s first exam showed he weighed 239 pounds and was overweight by BMI standards.
His cholesterol was high, and doctors planned to increase medication to lower his bad cholesterol levels.
A cognitive test at that time showed no memory problems.
By February 2019, Trump weighed 243 pounds and was classified as obese, though officials said he remained in good health.
Routine tests showed normal liver, kidney, thyroid functions, and heart activity during the 2019 exam.

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Texas Democrat blames ‘local journalist twisting words’ after antisemitism accusations

May 26, 2026 • The Hill

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Maureen Galindo, a Democratic candidate in Texas, is facing accusations of antisemitism based on comments she made on social media. She says local journalists misunderstood and changed what she said. Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized her remarks.

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Maureen Galindo is running for Texas’s 35th Congressional District.
She posted comments on Instagram that led to accusations of antisemitism.
National and local Democrats have criticized her for these comments.
Republicans have also reacted negatively to her remarks.
Galindo blames local journalists for twisting her words.
The controversy has sparked a debate within the political community in Texas.
The accusations relate specifically to antisemitism, which means prejudice or hostility toward Jewish people.

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