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The Trump administration is moving immigration lawyers to the Justice Department to speed up efforts to take away citizenship from naturalized Americans suspected of fraud. This is part of a broader plan to increase the number of cases where citizenship is removed due to false information on immigration applications.
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Immigration lawyers from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are being temporarily transferred to work on denaturalization cases at the Justice Department.
Denaturalization means stripping someone of their citizenship, usually because they lied on their application or were not eligible.
The legal standard for denaturalization is very high and requires strong evidence.
The Trump administration had a team of 10-15 lawyers focused on these cases in the first term but is now expanding the effort.
Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, there have been 35 denaturalization cases filed, including 12 recently.
A Justice Department memo listed denaturalization as a top priority for the administration.
The Justice Department says this campaign supports public safety and prevents fraud in legal immigration.
USCIS chief Joe Edlow supports having denaturalization handled by multiple offices, not just a single team.
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Top Democratic senators have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano to explain a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" created as part of a settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. The fund aims to compensate people who claim they were wrongly targeted under the Biden administration, but some lawmakers worry it could be misused and lack transparency.
Key Facts
The $1.8 billion fund is part of a settlement resolving a $10 billion lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
The settlement ends all IRS audits of Trump, his family, and their businesses.
Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden criticized the fund for possible secret payments to Trump’s allies and people involved in the January 6 Capitol events.
President Trump cannot receive money from the fund, but associates might be eligible to file claims.
The fund is managed by a five-person commission chosen by the Attorney General; Trump can remove any member.
The money will come from the federal compensation fund, which usually pays court judgments and settlements.
Some Senate Republicans also raised concerns about the fund, impacting the progress of a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.
The lawsuit was filed after a government contractor confessed to stealing Trump's and other rich Americans’ tax data and leaking it to the media.
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Workers at Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium said they will strike if federal immigration agents called ICE are brought to the stadium during the upcoming World Cup matches. The workers want ICE to stay away while the tournament takes place next month.
Key Facts
The event is the 2026 World Cup, with matches held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Workers at the stadium oppose the presence of ICE, the U.S. agency that enforces immigration laws.
They have threatened to go on strike if ICE agents are deployed at the venue during the tournament.
The World Cup matches are scheduled for next month.
The issue centers around immigration enforcement at a major sports event.
The workers’ demand is for ICE to be kept out of the stadium during the event.
This situation involves federal immigration enforcement policies and local labor actions.
President Donald Trump is referenced in relation to immigration policies affecting the matter.
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The United States has paused arms sales to Taiwan to preserve enough weapons for its ongoing operations related to the war with Iran, according to the acting navy secretary. The decision delays approval of a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, with the final call resting with U.S. government leaders.
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The U.S. is pausing arms sales to Taiwan to ensure it has enough munitions for its military actions in the Iran conflict.
A $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan has been awaiting approval for several months.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said foreign military sales will continue when the administration decides it is necessary.
Taiwan's government said it has not been informed of any changes to the arms sale plans.
President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan's weapons sales were a key topic.
China opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and views the island as part of its territory.
Under the Taiwan Relations Act, the U.S. is required to provide Taiwan with military equipment for self-defense.
President Trump has suggested he may reconsider traditional policies by discussing arms sales with China and speaking directly with Taiwan’s president, a move that could upset Beijing.
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A Tennessee school board member, Keith Ervin, was charged with assault for touching a teenage girl and making inappropriate comments during a public meeting. The incident was recorded on video, leading to public criticism and legal action against Ervin.
Key Facts
Keith Ervin, 59, is a member of the Washington County school board in Tennessee.
At a meeting on April 2, Ervin touched a female high school senior on the shoulder and called her "hot" on video.
Tennessee law defines Ervin’s actions as a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.
The girl was a student representative on the school board.
The girl’s father called Ervin's behavior "disturbing and inappropriate" and said Ervin should not be near students.
Other board members censured Ervin, but the female student publicly criticized the board for their handling of the incident.
Ervin is a self-employed dairy farmer and has two daughters who attended the same school as the girl.
Ervin is scheduled to appear in court on August 7 to respond to the assault charge.
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CBS News Radio, a major news broadcaster in the United States for nearly 100 years, will end its radio service on Friday night. The company said economic challenges led to this decision after decades of delivering important news to millions of Americans.
Key Facts
CBS News Radio started broadcasting in September 1927.
It provided news to about 700 radio stations across the U.S.
The service featured famous broadcasters like Edward R. Murrow and Dan Rather.
CBS News Radio covered many historic events, including World War II, the 9/11 attacks, and the Gulf War.
The "World News Roundup" was the longest-running news broadcast in the country.
The decision to close the service was announced in March, citing financial difficulties.
CBS News Radio helped shape how news was reported beyond newspapers.
Journalists at CBS News Radio expressed pride and sadness about the service ending.
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President Trump recently won Republican primary battles by supporting challengers to incumbent GOP senators but now faces growing opposition within his own party in the Senate. Republican leaders delayed a vote on Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating people allegedly targeted by the Biden Justice Department due to criticism from both parties.
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President Trump helped defeat some Republican incumbents by endorsing challengers in recent primaries.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune postponed a vote on a reconciliation bill that included Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.”
The fund was meant to compensate people who, according to Trump’s administration, were unfairly targeted by the Biden Justice Department.
Senate Republicans and Democrats criticized the fund, calling it a political mistake.
Other GOP senators, including John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Thom Tillis, are increasingly resisting Trump’s influence.
Republicans also opposed Trump’s request for $1 billion to fund the Secret Service and security for his planned White House ballroom.
Democrats are moving forward with a war powers resolution to limit Trump’s authority over military actions with Iran.
House GOP leadership canceled a vote on the war resolution due to insufficient support against it.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin is under pressure from many congressional Democrats to resign after the delayed and criticized release of the DNC’s 2024 election autopsy report. The report has mistakes, lacks a clear conclusion, and some Democrats say Martin’s leadership and the party’s fundraising are weak.
Key Facts
The DNC released the full 2024 election autopsy report after months of pressure.
Ken Martin admitted the report does not meet his or others’ standards and apologized for delays.
Several Democrats, including Reps. Seth Moulton and Mark Pocan, called for Martin’s resignation.
The report has errors and does not clearly explain what went wrong in the 2024 election.
Some Democrats defended Martin, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jonathan Jackson.
The DNC’s fundraising is much lower compared to the Republican Party.
Internal Democratic discussions suggest more calls for Martin to step down may follow.
Top Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer have not yet fully commented on the report.
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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to new lows in several national polls conducted in May 2026. These surveys show record-high disapproval ratings, weakening support among Republicans, and poor ratings on economic issues like inflation.
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Multiple national polls from Fox News, New York Times/Siena, YouGov/The Economist, and AP/NORC show President Trump’s approval at historic lows.
Disapproval ratings reached 59% in the New York Times/Siena poll and 61% in the Fox News poll, both record highs.
Trump’s approval among Republicans fell to its lowest point in his second term, indicating weakening support within his own party.
Disapproval of Trump’s handling of the economy rose to 71%, the highest level recorded in the Fox News polling series.
Only 24% approved of Trump’s handling of inflation, down from 35% in January 2026.
These trends reflect broader declines in support among key voter groups and on specific issues like the economy and job performance.
Polls were conducted between May 11 and May 18, 2026, with samples of around 1,000 to 1,500 registered voters each.
The results come as the Republican Party prepares for the 2026 midterm elections, where economic issues and party unity are important.
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A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City made an emergency landing in Washington D.C. because a passenger tried to open a plane door during the flight. The plane landed safely, the passenger was handled by law enforcement, and the flight was canceled with a replacement scheduled for the next day.
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The incident occurred on United Airlines Flight 1551, a Boeing 737 Max 8.
There were 145 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
The passenger tried to open door 2L at 36,000 feet altitude.
The passenger also assaulted another passenger on the flight.
The plane landed safely at Washington Dulles Airport at 8:38 p.m.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Law enforcement met the flight after landing to deal with the unruly passenger.
United Airlines canceled the flight and provided overnight accommodations, with a new flight scheduled for the next morning.
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Three teenage boys were given youth rehabilitation orders instead of prison for raping two girls in separate attacks in Hampshire, England. Labour MP Jess Phillips criticized the sentences as too light and said the incidents were filmed and shared on social media.
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The victims were two girls raped in separate incidents in 2024 and 2025 in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
Three boys, aged 14 and 15, were convicted of the rapes.
The assaults were filmed on phones, and the boys shared the videos online.
The boys received youth rehabilitation orders (YRO), with two also under intensive supervision and surveillance (ISS).
The judge highlighted the boys’ young ages and chose not to send them to prison despite calling the crimes serious.
MP Jess Phillips said the light sentences send a bad message and linked social media to increased violence and misogyny in young people.
Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones said the sentences offer little comfort to the victims.
Phillips called for better understanding and regulation of the effects of violent pornography on young people.
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Andy Burnham is starting his campaign as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection to return to parliament after nine years. The Green party’s candidate, Chris Kennedy, quit less than 12 hours after being chosen, citing personal reasons.
Key Facts
Andy Burnham is officially launching his campaign for the Makerfield byelection.
Burnham seeks to return to parliament after a nine-year break.
The Green party reopened its candidate search after Chris Kennedy quit quickly.
Kennedy’s withdrawal happened less than 12 hours after his announcement.
The Green party cited personal and family reasons for Kennedy’s quitting.
Burnham is expected to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership if elected.
Prime Minister Starmer plans to campaign supporting Burnham ahead of the June 18 vote.
The byelection contest is mainly between Labour and the Reform party.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in both of his terms, with only 31 percent of Americans approving his job performance according to a May 2026 poll. Disapproval is high at 64 percent, driven largely by concerns about the economy, where just 29 percent approve of his handling.
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The poll was conducted by the American Research Group from May 16 to May 20, 2026, with 1,100 adults surveyed nationally.
Only 31 percent of Americans approve of President Trump’s overall job performance, while 64 percent disapprove.
His net approval rating (approval minus disapproval) dropped from -6 in March 2025 to -34 in May 2026.
Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy is 29 percent, with 67 percent disapproving.
Economic approval among registered voters is slightly higher at 30 percent, with 66 percent disapproving.
Independent voters show strong disapproval, with only 25 percent approving of Trump’s performance.
The decline in approval is happening despite President Trump entering his second term with relatively stable ratings.
Poll results suggest widespread economic pessimism, even among some supporters.
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Chris Kennedy, the Green Party’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has withdrawn from the race shortly after being announced. He apologized for sharing social media posts suggesting that an attack on ambulances by a Jewish charity was a "false flag" operation, meaning a staged event to blame others.
Key Facts
Chris Kennedy was named the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election but withdrew hours later.
The Green Party said Kennedy's withdrawal was due to personal and family reasons.
Kennedy shared social media posts claiming that an arson attack on ambulances run by the Jewish charity Hatzola was a "false flag."
A false flag is when an event is staged to blame another group or person.
Kennedy deleted the controversial posts and apologized for the offence caused.
The Green Party stated these views do not represent their party.
The by-election will take place on June 18, caused by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
Other candidates include Labour’s Andy Burnham and representatives from several other parties.
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Air quality warnings were issued in southern California, especially around the Coachella Valley and Salton Sea areas, due to unhealthy and very unhealthy pollution levels. Officials advise residents to stay indoors or limit outdoor activities to reduce health risks caused by air pollution.
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Pollution levels reached unhealthy and very unhealthy stages in parts of southern California.
Areas affected include Mecca, parts of Coachella Valley, Salton Sea region, and Imperial Valley.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI) showed red and purple zones indicating serious pollution.
High particle pollution can cause breathing problems, heart attacks, strokes, and worsen lung and heart diseases.
Pollution comes from vehicle emissions, dust, industry, and wildfires.
Officials recommend residents monitor local air quality readings through AirNow.gov.
People, especially those sensitive to pollution, should avoid outdoor activities when pollution is high.
Air quality levels can change with weather, so caution is needed even in areas not currently showing severe pollution.
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President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court, saying it would be wrong if they allow birthright citizenship to continue in the United States. He spoke before a key Supreme Court vote on a case about his executive order that aims to limit automatic citizenship for some children born in the U.S.
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President Trump called it "a disgrace" if the Supreme Court keeps birthright citizenship.
His executive order from January 2025 seeks to limit automatic citizenship for certain U.S.-born children.
The order faces several lawsuits and has not been put into effect because of court decisions.
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments about whether the order follows the Fourteenth Amendment.
Over 250,000 babies born in the U.S. each year could be affected by changes to birthright citizenship.
Trump said that 20 to 25 percent of people coming into the U.S. would gain citizenship through birthright citizenship.
Research from the Migration Policy Institute and Penn State University helped estimate the number of babies affected.
The story is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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Stephen Colbert's CBS show, "The Late Show," ended after 11 years with a final episode featuring Paul McCartney. The show was canceled amid controversy involving CBS's ties to President Donald Trump, who celebrated the show's end on social media.
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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" aired over 1,800 episodes from 2015 to 2026.
The show was canceled by CBS, which said the decision was based on financial reasons.
The cancellation happened as CBS's parent company was seeking approval for an $8.4 billion merger.
Stephen Colbert had criticized CBS for settling a $16 million deal with President Trump over a disputed interview editing.
Paul McCartney appeared in the final episode and performed "Hello, Goodbye" with Colbert.
President Trump reacted on social media, calling Colbert untalented and praising the end of the show.
CBS hired Bari Weiss, a right-wing journalist, to lead its news division around the same time.
Colbert's show was known for mocking Trump and was the ratings leader in its time slot.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will send 5,000 more troops to Poland, which contradicts earlier plans to reduce U.S. military presence in Europe. This announcement caused confusion among U.S. officials and European allies, as previous statements focused on withdrawing troops from Germany and Poland.
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President Trump said on social media that 5,000 additional U.S. troops will be sent to Poland.
Earlier, the Trump administration planned to reduce about 5,000 U.S. troops from Europe, including stopping the deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland.
The Pentagon described the halted troop deployment as a temporary delay, with decisions pending on where troops will be stationed.
U.S. defense officials expressed uncertainty about the sudden announcement and its impact on troop levels in Europe.
Poland’s leaders welcomed the news of increased U.S. military support.
The changes in troop deployments have caused concern among U.S. lawmakers who see the reductions as a negative signal amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The White House has not clarified how the new troop increase fits with the earlier withdrawal plans.
U.S. officials and allies have been criticized for the lack of clear communication on U.S. military presence in Europe.
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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have increased U.S. threats of military action against Cuba, citing national security concerns due to Cuba’s ties with Russia and China. The U.S. has taken steps including indicting former Cuban leader Raul Castro, imposing sanctions, and deploying military forces in the Caribbean.
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President Trump and Secretary Rubio claim Cuba is a threat because of connections with U.S. adversaries Russia and China.
The Trump administration is pushing for a change in Cuba’s government ("regime change").
The U.S. has imposed a fuel blockade that has severely affected the Cuban economy.
Cuba’s former President Raul Castro was indicted by the U.S. related to a 1996 plane incident.
The U.S. Navy sent ships, including an aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean for exercises.
Secretary Rubio said diplomacy with Cuba is not very likely, but the U.S. prefers it.
Cuba’s Foreign Minister denied the threat claims and warned against U.S. military aggression.
China and Russia have criticized the U.S. actions and called for lowering tensions.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed concern that President Donald Trump might use a future war as a reason to cancel the 2028 presidential election and stay in power. She based this fear on a conversation Trump had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about holding elections during wartime.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke about her worries in an interview with commentator Alex Jones.
Trump told Zelensky: "If there's a war going on, you can't have elections," and later said that in three and a half years, if the U.S. is at war, there might be no more elections.
Greene believes Trump repeats this idea to make it seem normal and to test public reaction.
Greene said holding a third term or canceling elections is illegal and against the Constitution.
Greene resigned from Congress in January after disagreements with Trump and his movement.
The conversation with Zelensky happened in August 2025.
Greene said elections should not be canceled even if the country is at war.
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