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The U.S. government has introduced new travel restrictions because of a recent Ebola outbreak. There is also ongoing discussion about the Department of Justice's decision to stop funding an anti-weaponization program.
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New U.S. travel rules have been set up to respond to an Ebola outbreak.
The Ebola outbreak has raised health concerns internationally.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) ended funding for a program aimed at preventing weaponization.
This DOJ decision has caused some controversy and discussion.
The news was covered by CBS News on May 21.
The report was hosted by Major Garrett on the show "The Takeout".
Viewers can watch the full coverage on the CBS News App or online.
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The sister of the leader of a Cuban military-controlled company was arrested in Miami after her U.S. green card was revoked. The U.S. government says she helped Cuba’s communist regime while living in Florida and will face deportation.
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Adys Lastres Morera was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Miami, Florida.
She is the sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, head of Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), a Cuban military-run company.
Her permanent residency in the U.S. was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio said she managed real estate in Florida while aiding Cuba’s communist government.
GAESA is accused of controlling 70% of Cuba’s economy and stealing millions meant for the Cuban people.
Lastres Morera entered the U.S. as a permanent resident in January 2023.
She faces deportation because her presence conflicts with U.S. policies toward Cuba.
The arrest comes shortly after former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and others were indicted over a 1996 incident involving two downed civilian planes.
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Fifteen migrants from Latin America who were living in the United States were unexpectedly deported to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) under an agreement made during President Donald Trump’s administration. Some of these migrants had pending requests to stay in the US and were not expecting to be sent to Africa. They are now living in difficult conditions in a hotel in Kinshasa and do not know when they will leave.
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Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador were deported from the US to DR Congo last month.
Some deportees say their asylum claims in the US were still being reviewed.
The deportations happened under an agreement made by the Trump administration with third countries.
One deportee, Jorge Cubillos, had legal protection in the US before being sent to DR Congo.
The migrants are housed in a hotel in Kinshasa and complain about poor conditions, health problems, and lack of clear information.
DR Congo agreed to accept these migrants partly as a sign of international solidarity.
A US court recently ordered the government to bring back one deported woman, claiming her removal was likely illegal.
The US government is paying for the migrants’ stay in the hotel, which is guarded by police.
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House Republicans are frustrated because the Senate delayed voting on an immigration funding bill. This delay means the bill will not meet President Trump's deadline of June 1 to be signed into law.
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The Senate postponed the vote on an immigration funding package until next month.
House Republicans wanted to pass the bill quickly without needing Democratic support.
President Trump set a deadline of June 1 to have the immigration bill on his desk.
The Senate's delay ignored President Trump's deadline.
House Republicans are upset with the Senate for not acting sooner.
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A group wants to make sure every U.S. military veteran is honored with a live bugle playing "Taps" after they pass away. This tradition, often heard on Memorial Day, is a special way to respect veterans.
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"Taps" is a bugle tune played to honor military service members.
It is commonly heard on Memorial Day in the United States.
The organization aims to provide live "Taps" performances for all veterans after death.
This effort is to ensure proper recognition and respect for veterans.
The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
The initiative focuses on honoring veterans with a personal, live tribute.
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A fire engine from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was captured on video weaving through traffic before it swerved to avoid an SUV, rolled over, and crashed into a building. Two firefighters were hurt but their injuries were minor.
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The vehicle involved was an LAPD fire engine.
The fire engine was moving through traffic before the crash.
It swerved to avoid hitting an SUV.
The fire engine rolled over during the incident.
It crashed into a building.
Two firefighters were injured.
The injuries to the firefighters were minor.
The event was recorded and made public.
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The Justice Department has created a $1.776 billion fund to pay people who claim they were unfairly targeted in legal cases because of political reasons during President Biden’s time in office. This fund is the result of a settlement arranged by officials chosen by President Biden after he sued the government.
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The Justice Department set up a $1.776 billion fund.
The fund is for people who say politics influenced their prosecutions.
It concerns cases from the Biden administration period.
The money comes from a settlement.
President Biden’s own appointees created this settlement.
The settlement followed a lawsuit by President Biden against the government.
The purpose is to address alleged political bias in legal actions.
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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have suggested that military action against Cuba is a possibility. The U.S. government also filed criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, accusing him of ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes.
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President Trump said previous U.S. presidents considered intervening in Cuba, and he might be the one to act.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Cuba as a national security threat due to its connections with U.S. adversaries.
Rubio emphasized a preference for peaceful negotiations but expressed doubt about diplomatic success with Cuba’s current government.
The Trump administration recently imposed more sanctions on Cuba after dissatisfaction with talks between U.S. and Cuban officials.
Federal prosecutors charged Raúl Castro with murder and destruction of an airplane related to a 1996 incident involving Miami-based exiles.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the charges, calling them a political move to justify possible U.S. military action.
Top U.S. officials, including Rubio and CIA Chief John Ratcliffe, have met with Cuban officials to explore relations but found progress lacking.
Rubio said the president always has the option to take necessary action to protect U.S. national interests, including military options.
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The planned execution of Tennessee death-row inmate Tony Carruthers was stopped because medical staff could not find suitable veins to give the lethal injection drugs. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has given Carruthers a one-year delay to his execution after this failed attempt.
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Tony Carruthers, 57, was set to be executed by lethal injection in Tennessee.
Execution staff struggled for over an hour to find veins for the necessary injection lines.
Both a primary IV line and the mandatory backup line could not be fully placed.
Attempts to use a central line, an alternative injection method, also failed.
Governor Bill Lee issued a one-year reprieve following the failed execution attempt.
Carruthers was sentenced to death for 1994 kidnappings and murders connected to a local drug dispute.
Lawyers raised concerns about expired lethal-injection drugs, but officials did not fully address them.
This is the seventh failed lethal injection execution attempt in the U.S., and the sixth in the last ten years.
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About 45 million Americans are expected to travel during the Memorial Day weekend. The weather could cause problems for travelers, especially in the Eastern, Southern states, and Texas.
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Memorial Day weekend is a busy travel time in the U.S.
A record number of 45 million Americans plan to travel this holiday weekend.
Weather conditions may disrupt travel plans.
Areas most affected by the bad weather include the Eastern states, the South, and Texas.
Rob Marciano is providing weather updates for travelers.
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Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump who later criticized him and served prison time, plans to apply for money from a new Justice Department fund that compensates people claiming the legal system was used against them unfairly. The fund was created as part of a settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department over a lawsuit about leaked tax returns.
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Michael Cohen was once President Trump’s trusted lawyer and personal "fixer" before becoming a critic.
Cohen served prison time for campaign finance violations and lying to Congress connected to President Trump.
He said he will apply for the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" set up to help people harmed by politically motivated law enforcement.
The fund is part of a deal to settle President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
Cohen claims he suffered loss of his law license, businesses, finances, and family happiness due to what he calls politically motivated actions.
Cohen has said his loyalty to President Trump led to his legal problems.
The Justice Department stated that anyone can apply for the fund and a panel will decide who gets money.
Some Trump allies, like former adviser Michael Caputo, have also shown interest in applying for the fund.
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The U.S. government said it did not change its policy when it removed Francesca Albanese, a United Nations expert on Palestinian rights, from a sanctions list. The removal happened because of a recent court ruling, and the government plans to put her back on the list if the court reverses its decision.
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Francesca Albanese is a UN special rapporteur focused on Palestinian territories.
The U.S. placed sanctions on Albanese in July 2025 after she suggested the International Criminal Court (ICC) should issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
Albanese's family filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court, claiming the sanctions violate her constitutional rights, including free speech.
A federal judge blocked the sanctions, stating Albanese was sanctioned for her speech and opinions, which are protected.
The U.S. government has appealed the court ruling and said it intends to restore Albanese’s name to the sanctions list if the ruling is overturned.
Albanese has criticized Israeli policies in Gaza and reported on alleged human rights abuses.
The Trump administration describes Albanese’s actions as biased and harmful.
The U.S. has targeted other international figures involved with the ICC and cases about Israel’s actions.
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Senate Republicans paused action on a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill due to disagreements over a $1.776 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Donald Trump. The fund raised concerns among some Republicans who worried it might support individuals involved in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Senate Republicans left Washington without voting on the $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.
The bill included a $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who claim political prosecution.
Republicans had already dropped a $1 billion security fund for the White House and President Trump’s ballroom from the bill.
The Justice Department recently announced the settlement fund.
Some Republican senators are worried the fund could pay Trump supporters accused of harming law enforcement on January 6, 2021.
The disagreement caused a halt in progress on the immigration enforcement funding bill.
The conflict shows divisions within the Republican Party over funding and political priorities.
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The United States is increasing its actions to stop Ebola from entering the country through airports. Recently, one flight was redirected to Canada as part of these efforts.
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The U.S. is enhancing Ebola prevention measures at airports.
Authorities are monitoring flights more closely for signs of Ebola.
One flight was diverted to Canada to reduce the risk of Ebola spreading in the U.S.
These steps aim to protect public health by controlling potential Ebola cases at borders.
The efforts include cooperation between different health and security agencies.
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Rep. Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, said that Ken Martin, the leader of the Democratic National Committee, should step down after problems with releasing a report about why Democrats lost elections in 2024. Veasey expressed concern that there is no clear plan to improve the party's future results.
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Rep. Marc Veasey is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas.
He believes Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), should resign.
This call follows issues with releasing an autopsy report analyzing the 2024 election losses for the Democratic Party.
The report was meant to explain why the party lost and suggest ways to improve.
Veasey said there is no clear plan to fix these problems.
He mentioned that time is running out to make changes before future elections.
The DNC is the organization that leads the Democratic Party’s activities.
This situation reflects some criticism within the party about election strategy and leadership.
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A Florida biologist named Brittney Brown was fired by a state agency after she criticized conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media following his death. Brown reached a $485,000 settlement with the agency, which includes back pay and damages, but she agreed not to seek future work there.
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Brittney Brown worked for Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for about seven years, studying shorebirds and seabirds.
She reposted a meme on Instagram criticizing Charlie Kirk after he was killed, leading to her firing in September 2025.
The state agency claimed her post caused hundreds of complaints and disruption, but investigations showed only about 50 complaints were received.
Brown sued the agency seeking her job back and was awarded $485,000 in a settlement covering back pay, damages, and legal costs.
As part of the settlement, Brown agreed not to apply for future jobs at the agency.
Other people in public and private jobs have also lost work over social media comments about Kirk’s death, with several lawsuits ongoing.
The ACLU called the settlement a victory for free speech rights for government employees.
There have been related cases, including a Tennessee man jailed and awarded a settlement over a joke about Kirk’s assassination.
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More than 2,000 people gathered in San Diego to mourn three men killed while stopping a shooting at the city’s largest mosque. The victims included a security guard and two men who rushed to help during the attack on Monday.
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The shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego during school hours on Monday.
The three victims were Amin Abdullah (security guard, 51), Mansour Kaziha (handyman/cook, 78), and Nader Awad (57).
Amin Abdullah engaged the attackers, used his radio to order a lockdown, helping protect children and staff.
Awad and Kaziha ran to help after hearing gunfire and were also killed.
Police consider the attack a hate crime and said the victims’ actions likely prevented more deaths.
The two teenage suspects died by suicide after fleeing the scene.
People attended the funeral prayer from across the U.S., including police officers and community members.
The victims are regarded as heroes for their actions during the attack.
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President Donald Trump delayed signing an executive order on AI and cybersecurity just hours before the planned event. The delay happened because Trump and some tech leaders opposed heavy regulation on AI, wanting to keep America ahead in AI development without strict rules.
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The executive order on AI and cybersecurity was supposed to be signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Trump, AI adviser David Sacks, and tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk discussed the order beforehand.
Trump dislikes regulation and believed the order was unnecessary and could slow U.S. leadership in AI.
The delay caused uncertainty about if or when the executive order will be signed.
Some government and industry officials disagreed over which agency should handle AI security issues, with questions about Treasury’s role.
Voluntary testing of AI models is already happening through the Commerce Department.
Concerns remain about sharing AI models for safety testing before release and coordination with allied countries.
The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director is working on other AI security projects beyond the postponed order.
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The U.S. government reported a 38.5% drop in H-1B visa applications for 2027 compared to 2026. The changes focus on approving visas for workers with advanced degrees and higher salaries, aiming to reduce low-wage and low-skilled employment under this visa program.
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H-1B visa applications dropped from 343,981 in 2026 to 211,600 in 2027.
About 71.5% of selected H-1B visa applicants hold a U.S. master's degree or higher, up from 57% last year.
The government has introduced stricter wage rules and higher fees for H-1B applications to target program abuse.
Only 17.7% of approved H-1B workers are in the lowest wage category, indicating a shift towards higher-paying jobs.
The administration says these changes protect American workers' jobs and wages.
Some experts suggest further reforms, such as a salary-based ranking system, to better select top talent and raise tax revenue.
Critics argue that jobs given to H-1B visa holders should go to American workers.
The Department of Homeland Security manages the changes to the H-1B visa lottery system.
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The U.S. is pausing a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan because of ongoing military conflicts related to Iran. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the pause is to make sure the U.S. has enough missiles and interceptors for the situation involving Iran.
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The paused arms sale to Taiwan is worth $14 billion.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced the pause during a Senate hearing.
The pause is connected to military needs related to an Iran conflict.
The U.S. wants to keep enough missiles and interceptors for current military operations.
Cao stated the U.S. still has plenty of missiles despite concerns about lower supplies.
This situation follows actions started during President Trump’s administration.
The hearing was held by the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.
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