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New research shows that owning a home in the U.S. is often linked to how wealthy your parents are, not just how much money you make as an adult. People with parents who owned homes have higher chances of buying homes themselves, especially in expensive cities, while those from less wealthy families face more challenges.
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Researchers studied 3.4 million families and their children born between 1978 and 1986 to see who bought homes between 2019 and 2021.
Homeownership depends more on parents' wealth than on a person's income, particularly in costly housing markets.
Even if children earn similar incomes, those with wealthier homeowner parents are more likely to own homes and have more valuable properties.
Wealth is different from income; it includes assets like home equity and savings, which often pass from parents to children.
Homeowners had a median net worth of $396,000 in 2022, while renters had only $10,400 on average.
Expensive areas like California, Boston, New York, and Seattle make it harder for people from poorer families to buy homes.
In regions with lower home prices, such as the Midwest and Southeast, it is easier for children from less wealthy families to become homeowners.
Rising home prices after 2021 could widen the gap in homeownership based on family wealth.
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Texas Republicans are holding a primary runoff election between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton to decide who will run against Democrat James Talarico in the November Senate race. Recent polls and prediction markets show a very close race with Talarico having a strong chance to win, making this a competitive election in Texas.
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Texas Republicans are choosing between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in a primary runoff ending soon.
The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in the November Senate election.
Prediction markets give Republicans about a 55% chance to keep the seat and Democrats about 45%.
Polls show a tight race with many voters undecided, and no candidate over 50%.
A Texas Southern University poll shows Cornyn and Talarico nearly tied, 45% to 44%.
Polls also show Talarico tied or slightly ahead against both Cornyn and Paxton.
Cornyn is seen as a safer choice for Republicans to hold moderate voters.
Paxton is backed by President Trump and appeals to Trump-aligned voters but has legal issues that could affect his chances.
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An elderly U.S. Army veteran named Kerry Sheron was critically injured in a violent attack outside his California home, which was decorated with pro-President Trump signs. The suspect, Thomas Caleb Butler, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Kerry Sheron, a 69-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was attacked outside his home in Escondido, California.
Sheron’s home had many pro-President Trump posters and banners.
The suspect, 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Butler fled the scene on foot but was caught by police nearby.
Butler is a Navy veteran with reported severe PTSD and identified as a Republican who supported President Trump.
Sheron’s wife, Marcia Garcia, believes the attack was politically motivated because of their open support for Trump.
Sheron had previously experienced vandalism at his home due to his political displays.
The victim remains in critical condition and is not expected to survive.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, serving as President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, said Greenland might help lower energy prices during the conflict involving Iran. Landry spoke about his recent visit to Greenland and the possibility of using its natural resources to ease oil supply pressures.
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Jeff Landry is the governor of Louisiana and a special envoy for President Trump.
Landry recently visited Greenland on an official trip.
He described Greenland’s resources as “untapped,” meaning not yet fully used.
The context involves rising energy prices connected to the conflict with Iran.
Greenland is a Danish territory located in the Arctic.
Landry suggested Greenland could help reduce pressure on oil supplies near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil shipments.
The visit was described by Landry as "eye opening," indicating new insights gained.
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Government leaders from both parties have aimed to improve the American healthcare system for many years, focusing on reducing medical costs for citizens. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has largely addressed this goal despite having some problems.
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Both Democratic and Republican leaders, including President Donald Trump, have tried to change healthcare in the U.S.
The goal has been to protect Americans from high medical expenses.
The Affordable Care Act has played a major role in reforming healthcare.
The law is not perfect and has some issues.
It has ended the long search for a better healthcare system in many ways.
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President Donald Trump says loyalty is very important in the Republican Party. Some people think his choice to support certain candidates in primary elections might hurt the party's chances in the general elections.
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President Trump values loyalty in the Republican Party.
He has endorsed candidates in primary elections.
There is concern that these endorsements might cause problems for the party in general elections.
Primary elections decide which candidates represent the party in the general elections.
General elections are when voters choose officials like president or congress members.
Support from President Trump can strongly influence Republican voters.
Some think his support could split votes or reduce party unity later.
The impact of these endorsements is being closely watched ahead of upcoming elections.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) delayed releasing its review of the 2024 election for several months. When it finally came out, the report had mistakes and included notes saying some information was not certain.
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The DNC created a report reviewing the 2024 election results and strategies.
This report is often called an "autopsy" because it analyzes what went wrong.
The report was kept secret for months, despite requests for it to be shared sooner.
When released, the report contained errors.
The report included disclaimers, meaning some parts were not fully verified or clear.
The delay and mistakes caused controversy among party members and the public.
CBS News covered the story and reported on the issues with the report’s release.
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President Donald Trump is visiting a competitive congressional district in New York to promote a tax law he signed that benefits residents with high state and local taxes. The visit supports Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is campaigning for reelection in a district that leans Democratic in presidential races. Trump’s approval on the economy is low, and this event aims to highlight his achievements and energize Republican voters.
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President Trump is visiting the Hudson Valley area in New York to support Rep. Mike Lawler’s reelection.
Lawler represents a district that voted for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024.
The focus is on promoting a tax law from last year that increased the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) from $10,000 to $40,000.
This tax change helps residents in high-tax states like New York get larger tax refunds.
About one-third of U.S. adults approve of how Trump is handling the economy, down from 40% earlier this year.
Gasoline prices have risen due to the war in Iran, affecting Trump's economic approval.
Lawler endorses Trump and wears a “Mr. SALT” hat to show support for the tax law benefits.
The White House plans to use this event to emphasize Trump’s record on making life more affordable for working families.
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Four people who protested outside an ICE processing center near Chicago will have their charges dropped. The group includes a former congressional candidate, her campaign staff member, and two local officials.
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The protest took place at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center in Broadview, Illinois.
Charges against four individuals involved in the protest will be permanently dropped.
The four people are Kat Abughazaleh (former congressional candidate), Andre Martin (her campaign staff), Brian Straw (Oak Park village trustee), and Michael Rabbitt (45th Ward Democratic committeeperson).
Their trial was originally scheduled to begin but will no longer proceed.
The protest was related to immigration enforcement policies.
Broadview is a suburb west of Chicago.
The ICE processing center handles immigration cases in that area.
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Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is competing in the final days of the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat against the current senator, John Cornyn. Paxton has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, which he highlighted during a campaign event in Texas.
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Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general.
He is running against John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate.
The runoff election is in its final days.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton.
Paxton announced Trump's endorsement at a small campaign rally near Austin, Texas.
The crowd reacted positively with cheers and applause.
John Cornyn is the incumbent U.S. Senator from Texas.
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A recent Gallup poll shows only 16% of Americans think the US economy is “good” or “excellent” as inflation rises amid the war with Iran. Economic confidence is at its lowest since 2022, with many Americans worried about higher costs, including gas prices, following US and Israeli military actions and Iran’s response.
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Only 16% of Americans rate the economy as good or excellent.
Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index dropped to -45, the worst since 2022.
49% say economic conditions are poor, and 76% believe the economy is getting worse.
Gasoline prices in the US rose from under $3 to $4.55 per gallon after the Iran conflict began.
The US and Israel attacked Iran, killing senior officials, including Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, causing global energy prices to rise.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, worsening the energy supply issues.
President Trump joined Israel in the conflict, stating it is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Trump prioritizes stopping Iran from getting nuclear arms over economic concerns for Americans.
Recent polls show low approval of Trump’s handling of the war and economic fallout.
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President Donald Trump criticized Republican Senator Thom Tillis and other Republicans who oppose a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The fund is meant to pay people who say they were unfairly targeted under the Biden administration as part of a legal settlement involving Trump and the IRS.
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President Trump called Sen. Thom Tillis a "RINO" (Republican in Name Only) and a "quitter" on social media.
The $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" aims to compensate people who claim they were wrongly targeted by the Biden administration.
The fund is part of a settlement from President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Tillis and other Republicans criticize the fund, saying it may pay people who committed violence, including some rioters from January 6.
Tillis called the fund a "payout pot for punks" and argued many people do not deserve compensation but should be in prison.
Some Republicans, including Sen. Bill Cassidy, worry the fund lacks legal oversight and accountability.
Tillis announced last year he would not seek reelection and said he was done with political conflicts in Washington.
Trump suggested Tillis quit after Trump refused to endorse him for another run.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled about 215,000 children's toys and baby products due to safety risks including asbestos exposure, falls, and swallowing batteries. The recalled items include squeeze toys sold at Walmart, hook-on baby chairs from Amazon, and electronic toys with accessible button batteries. No injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
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Around 215,000 products were recalled nationwide.
Orb Funkee squeeze toys may contain asbestos in the sand filling.
PandaEar hook-on baby chairs have removable crotch restraints that can cause infants to fall.
Certain electronic toys have easily accessible button-cell batteries, which are a choking hazard.
The recalled products were sold between 2022 and 2026 at Walmart, Amazon, and other stores.
No injuries or deaths have been reported linked to these products so far.
Asbestos exposure can cause serious lung diseases and cancers.
Falls are the leading cause of injury among children under five years old.
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Lawmakers and experts are worried about a new fund created by the U.S. Justice Department. This fund is meant to pay people who say the legal system was unfairly used against them.
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The Justice Department created an "anti-weaponization fund."
The fund gives money to people who claim the legal system was used unfairly.
Some lawmakers and experts have expressed concerns about this fund.
The concerns focus on how the fund might be used or its impact on the justice system.
The Justice Department set up this fund as part of its policies or programs.
The information was reported by CBS News and their contributor Rebecca Roiphe.
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President Donald Trump is supporting a nearly $1.8 billion fund his administration created to prevent misuse of government power. Both Democrats and some Republican senators have criticized the fund, causing delays in voting on a budget reconciliation package.
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The fund is called an “anti-weaponization” fund.
It is worth nearly $1.8 billion.
The goal is to stop the government from being misused for political purposes.
Democrats and some Republicans in the Senate are opposing the fund.
Senate Republicans delayed votes on a budget package because of this issue.
The disagreement is unusual because Republicans often support the Trump administration’s policies.
President Trump is actively defending the fund despite the criticism.
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An Arizona grandmother named Sue Jacquot, who plays Minecraft online to raise money for her grandson’s cancer treatment, was the victim of a police swatting prank. Someone falsely reported that she had been shot, causing a heavily armed police team to arrive at her home while she was live streaming.
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Sue Jacquot, also known as “GrammaCrackers,” plays Minecraft on YouTube to raise funds for her grandson Jack’s cancer treatment.
Jack Self, 17, has a rare form of sarcoma cancer, and Jacquot donates all ad money from her videos to his medical bills.
Many online gamers subscribed to Jacquot’s channel, and a GoFundMe campaign helped collect donations.
During a livestream fundraiser, police received a false report saying Jacquot was shot and killed.
Over a dozen police officers in tactical gear came to her home and woke her up.
Police are investigating the false call, which also mentioned that Jack was going to kill himself.
Despite the incident, Jacquot plans to continue gaming and raising funds online.
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The Biden administration created rules to stop foreign enemies from buying cell phone data near important U.S. government sites. However, these rules do not include some key places like the White House, Congress, and the CIA headquarters, according to a warning from three Democratic lawmakers.
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The Biden administration worked for nearly a year on new data protection rules.
The rules aim to block foreign adversaries from purchasing commercial cell phone data around sensitive federal sites.
A list of 736 sensitive locations was made for these protections.
Important sites like the White House, Congress, and CIA headquarters were not included on this list.
Three Democratic members of Congress raised concerns about these omissions.
The lawmakers issued a warning about the gaps in the data protection rules.
The rules are meant to protect national security by limiting data access near key government buildings.
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is running ads against Maureen Galindo, a Democratic candidate in Texas, because of her antisemitic remarks. The ads accuse her of spreading hateful ideas and say her opponent, Johnny Garcia, will oppose President Trump, not support him.
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Maureen Galindo made antisemitic comments, including wanting to turn an ICE facility into a "prison for American Zionists."
Galindo is a sex therapist and won the Democratic primary in Texas' 35th district.
She is now in a runoff election against Johnny Garcia, a local sheriff's deputy.
The DCCC supports Garcia and is spending $35,000 on ads against Galindo before the May 26 runoff.
The ads criticize Galindo for her "conspiracies" and "hateful words."
The ads also claim Galindo is being supported by Republicans and call her "MAGA Maureen."
The DCCC says Garcia will fight against President Trump, in contrast to Galindo.
Galindo has not yet responded to the ad campaign or the accusations.
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The Hawaiian Humane Society is waiving all dog adoption fees from May 22 to May 24, 2026, to reduce overcrowding in its shelters. Shelters are at full capacity with over 960 animals, and temporary measures like pop-up crates are being used to house extra dogs.
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The fee waiver applies to all dogs and puppies at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s two main campuses.
The event runs from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Over 960 animals are currently housed in shelters and foster homes managed by the society.
Temporary pop-up crates are being used to manage overflow, but this is not a long-term solution for animal care.
The society encourages people to adopt as a long-term commitment and to carefully select a suitable pet.
An additional adoption event with waived fees will take place at PetSmart Mililani on Saturday, May 23.
Despite a recent successful "Empty the Shelters" campaign, more animals are being brought in than adopted.
The society also promotes fostering through its Couch Crashers program and accepts donations of towels and blankets to support shelter pets.
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An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the administration's decision to restore a near-ban on abortion services for veterans and their families through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The lawsuit was filed by an advocacy group supporting abortion access.
It targets the Trump administration's abortion policy for veterans.
The policy change reinstates a nearly complete ban on abortions through VA healthcare.
The ban affects veterans and family members who receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The group argues the ban limits healthcare access for these individuals.
The case is part of ongoing debates about abortion rights in government programs.
The Department of Veterans Affairs oversees healthcare for millions of veterans and dependents.
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