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Democrats are debating how to shape their message for the 2026 midterm elections. Some want to focus on opposing President Donald Trump, including impeachment calls, while others want to highlight specific policy ideas like the economy and healthcare.
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Democrats seek to regain control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
There is a debate within the party about whether to focus on opposing President Trump or on policy issues.
Opposition to Trump has been a unifying theme, but may not appeal to all voters concerned with everyday issues.
Some strategists believe relying mainly on anti-Trump messages may not work by the 2028 election.
Democrats target key races in states like Texas for Senate and important House and governor contests.
Progressive members push for impeachment messaging, but more moderate voices want a broader focus.
The Democratic National Committee was contacted for comment but did not respond.
President Trump is serving his second term as the 47th U.S. president.
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Senator Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump prefers a peaceful, diplomatic way to handle issues with Cuba but does not expect it to work well. Rubio also mentioned that there could be military action against Cuba, especially after Cuba’s former leader Raúl Castro was charged with terrorism in the U.S.
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Senator Marco Rubio spoke about U.S. relations with Cuba.
President Trump prefers to solve problems with Cuba through peaceful talks.
Rubio said the chance of reaching an agreement with Cuba is low.
The U.S. recently charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with terrorism.
Rubio left Miami to travel to Sweden and India after making these remarks.
Military action against Cuba remains a possible option according to Rubio.
Rubio gave these remarks to reporters before his trip.
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Two members of Congress, Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Tom Suozzi, introduced a bill to stop federal money from being used to pay claims from the Justice Department’s new "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was created to pay people who say they were wrongly targeted by the government, but some lawmakers are concerned about its creation and lack of oversight.
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The bill is called the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act.
It aims to ban federal funds from paying claims submitted to the DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” fund.
The fund was set up as part of a settlement involving President Trump and the IRS over leaked tax returns.
Some supporters of President Trump, including people involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, plan to apply for payouts from the fund.
Lawmakers say the fund was created without Congress's approval or oversight.
Fitzpatrick and Suozzi expressed concerns about where the money is coming from and who is eligible to receive it.
The controversy over the fund delayed a Republican immigration funding package that had a deadline tied to President Trump.
Critics describe the fund as a “slush fund” and warn it could set a dangerous precedent.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former congresswoman, said that foreign donors pose a danger to the American people. She also claimed that Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary election because wealthy foreign backers influenced the race.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a former member of Congress.
She warned that donors from other countries are a threat to Americans.
Greene said several billionaires connected to foreign interests funded Rep. Thomas Massie’s opponent.
Rep. Thomas Massie recently lost his primary election in Kentucky.
Greene’s remarks were part of an interview aired on CBS News’ program "The Takeout."
The discussion focused on the influence of foreign money in U.S. elections.
The interview was available to watch on the CBS News app and website.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a plan to reduce or remove customs processing at major U.S. airports located in "sanctuary" cities and states, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Without customs agents, these airports would lose their ability to accept international flights, potentially forcing airlines to reroute passengers to other airports.
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin proposed scaling back Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staffing at airports in sanctuary jurisdictions.
Customs agents inspect all passengers arriving from abroad; without them, international flights cannot legally land.
Airports that could be affected include JFK (New York), LAX (Los Angeles), Newark Liberty, Chicago O'Hare, Portland International, and Washington Dulles.
The idea is seen as part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy by the current administration.
Removing customs services at major hubs could disrupt travel for tens of millions of passengers annually.
The change would likely cause airlines to shift routes to airports still offering customs processing, leading to overcrowding and more connecting flights.
As of now, the plan is not official and no formal list of affected airports has been released.
Some airports, like Portland International, say they have not received direct information about the proposal.
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The White House denied claims that it blocked an American doctor exposed to the Ebola virus from returning to the United States. Officials said President Donald Trump has worked to safely bring Americans exposed to dangerous diseases back to the country.
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Reports said the U.S. resisted letting an American doctor with Ebola return home.
The White House called these reports “absolutely false.”
President Trump has taken steps to quickly evacuate Americans exposed to deadly diseases.
The White House emphasized its commitment to safely bring exposed Americans back to the U.S.
This statement was issued on a Thursday following the reports.
The doctor in question was exposed to the Ebola virus, a serious and contagious illness.
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The White House will count quick border returns as part of its official deportation numbers, similar to what was done during President Obama's time. This change helps show higher deportation totals, closer to the goal of one million removals per year.
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The White House plans to combine deportations by ICE inside the U.S. with quick returns by Customs and Border Protection at the border.
Counting these quick returns will increase the reported number of deportations to over 800,000.
ICE deported 442,000 people in fiscal year 2025, according to data from April.
Tom Homan, the White House Border Czar, previously led ICE’s Enforcement and Removal unit under President Obama.
Republicans criticized President Obama for counting quick border returns to boost his deportation figures.
Internal documents show that combining these numbers during the Obama administration made deportation stats appear higher than they really were.
Homan wants to improve transparency by publicly sharing a daily 22-page data report he receives on immigration enforcement.
Several Republican lawmakers on Homeland Security and Judiciary committees did not comment, and the White House also declined to comment.
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President Donald Trump said he will try to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas but said the timing is difficult because of ongoing issues with Iran. He acknowledged that skipping the wedding could lead to criticism, but he also pointed out his busy schedule and recent low approval ratings.
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Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding is planned for Memorial Day weekend in the Bahamas.
President Trump described the wedding as a small, private event.
Trump said he has important matters to attend to, including the conflict with Iran.
Despite this, Trump attended a UFC event and a golf tournament recently.
Don Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Haydon and has five children.
His latest fiancee is Bettina Anderson, a socialite and model from Palm Beach.
Trump expressed concern about public criticism whether he attends or not.
He was very involved in his daughter Ivanka’s wedding in 2009 and showed pride in that event.
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee added a rail safety bill supported by President Trump to a large transportation law. The decision caused disagreements among Republicans, with some opposing the measure.
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The committee involved is the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
The bill is called the Railway Safety Act amendment.
Rep. Troy Nehls, a Republican from Texas, introduced the amendment.
The amendment passed with a 54-11 vote.
Ten Republicans and one independent voted against the amendment.
The bill focuses on improving rail safety.
The vote highlighted divisions within the Republican Party.
President Trump supports this rail safety bill.
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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a changed design for President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington D.C. This approval is an important step for the project's progress.
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The proposed arch will be 250 feet tall.
It will stand at the entrance to Washington D.C.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a modified version of the design.
President Donald Trump learned about the approval during a press conference in the Oval Office.
The approval marks a key stage in the project’s approval process.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has proposed a rule change that could reduce or stop Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for about 400,000 Americans, including many seniors and people with disabilities. The change would alter how household income and support are counted, potentially lowering benefits for those living with family or caregivers.
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Up to 400,000 SSI recipients could lose or see cuts to their benefits.
SSI helps low-income seniors, disabled adults, and others with limited resources.
The proposal would change how “public assistance households” are defined and counted.
SNAP benefits (food stamps) would no longer count as income that protects eligibility.
Many affected people live with family or caregivers, relying on housing support.
The rule would count the market value of free housing as income, shrinking benefits.
The SSA faces financial challenges and is considering this change to reduce spending.
Critics warn the change would hurt vulnerable groups who cannot advocate for themselves.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to ease environmental rules on chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioners, aiming to reduce grocery and other costs. These rules were originally created under a 2020 law signed by Trump to limit climate-harming gases called HFCs, but he says relaxing them will save money for businesses and consumers.
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The rules target hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chemicals that harm the climate and contribute to global warming.
The 2020 bipartisan law, signed by President Trump, aimed to reduce HFC use to address climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will relax HFC limits for grocery stores, air conditioning companies, and semiconductor factories.
The EPA expects these changes could save $2.4 billion.
Grocery store executives like Kroger’s CEO support the rollback, saying it will lower prices for customers.
Climate advocates warn that continuing to use HFCs more freely could worsen extreme weather, which already raises food costs.
Food prices remain high, with inflation rising for groceries despite these regulatory changes.
Many Americans blame President Trump’s policies for high food prices, according to a recent poll.
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The Democratic Party released a nearly 200-page report analyzing the reasons behind their losses in the 2024 elections. The report reviews mistakes in spending, media use, and voter outreach but avoids discussing major questions about key decisions, such as President Biden's late re-election campaign and the impact of Kamala Harris's candidacy.
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The report blames poor spending patterns and weak voter contact for the Democrats' losses.
It spends over $1 billion on media but only about $150 million on direct voter contact, less than half the recommended amount.
The decision for President Biden to stay in the race despite concerns about his age and mental sharpness is not discussed in the report.
Kamala Harris became the vice presidential nominee without primary votes but the report avoids examining how her race and gender affected her campaign.
The report does not mention the Gaza conflict or Israel, which were important issues for some voters.
The Democrats missed chances to engage younger men on digital platforms, such as declining an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, while Trump gained audiences there.
The party has been losing ground at many government levels for almost 20 years according to the report.
Polling and research on Harris were limited during the campaign, leaving pollsters without important data.
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Democratic activist David Hogg is asking Ken Martin, the leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), to resign. This demand follows the late release of a report reviewing the 2024 election, which Hogg says has problems and hurt confidence.
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David Hogg is a Democratic activist.
Ken Martin is the chairperson of the Democratic National Committee.
A report analyzing the 2024 election was released later than expected.
The report is described as flawed by David Hogg.
Hogg called the delay and quality of the report "a demoralizing joke."
Hogg publicly demanded that Ken Martin resign from his position.
The report is known as an "autopsy report," meaning it examines what went wrong or needs improvement.
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Sarah Kellen, who worked for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, gave a House committee the names of three new alleged abusers during a private hearing. She also described the abuse she suffered while working for Epstein.
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Sarah Kellen was Epstein’s longtime assistant.
She testified privately before the House Oversight Committee.
Kellen named three new alleged abusers to the committee.
Representative James Comer, committee chair, confirmed the information was given.
Kellen said she was abused by Epstein herself.
She was previously identified as a possible co-conspirator in Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
Epstein was convicted on charges related to prostitution involving minors in Florida.
Kellen hopes to use her experience to raise awareness and help others.
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The U.S. Army has canceled more than 30 medical training courses due to a large budget shortfall. These cuts affect important training for medical care in combat and other specialized fields, as commanders are told to prioritize spending amid rising costs, including those linked to the war in Iran.
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At least 34 Army medical training courses have been canceled since early 2026.
The cuts come from the Army Medical Center of Excellence at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Many canceled courses focus on combat casualty care and frontline medical support.
Training programs for senior medical officers and helicopter medical evacuation leaders were also cut.
Other canceled courses include animal care, behavioral science, food safety inspections, and radiation environment operations.
The Army is facing a budget shortfall estimated between $4 billion and $6 billion.
Commanders are instructed to review spending carefully and focus resources on critical needs.
Army leadership said some training cancellations are normal toward the end of the fiscal year but documents show cuts are extensive and ongoing.
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Senator Angus King and Representative Seth Magaziner introduced a bill called the Stand Strong for Medicare Act in 2025. The bill aims to let Medicare Part B cover fall-prevention equipment like bath mats and grab bars to help older adults avoid serious injuries and costly medical bills.
Key Facts
About 14 million older Americans fall each year.
Falls often lead to expensive medical bills, with the average hospital cost over $62,000 per fall.
Bath mats that cost around $11 can reduce fall risk by up to 50%, especially when combined with items like grab bars.
Medicare currently pays for treating injuries from falls but does not cover prevention tools like grab bars or bath mats.
The new bill would make fall-prevention equipment reimbursable through Medicare Part B.
Preventing falls could save Medicare millions, reducing costs by lowering the number of serious injuries.
Studies show fall-related healthcare costs reached $80 billion in 2020, mostly paid by Medicare.
Senator King believes investing in prevention would pay for itself quickly and help older adults stay safe at home.
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A key U.S. congressional committee has asked major phone companies like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile to do more to stop phone and text scams. These scams are growing quickly and are estimated to cost Americans $200 billion in 2024. The committee wants details on how these companies detect and respond to scam activities.
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Phone and text scams are increasing and are hard for people to identify.
Americans could lose around $200 billion to scams in 2024.
The Joint Economic Committee, led by Rep. David Schweikert and Sen. Maggie Hassan, sent a request to three big telecom companies.
The committee wants info on how these companies collect data and fight scams.
Consumers have to work hard to tell real messages from scam messages.
Other groups under review for scam prevention include Starlink (Elon Musk’s satellite service), online dating sites, AI companies, and federal agencies.
Congress is growing concerned about how scams impact U.S. citizens.
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said he joined the Republican Party because he received death threats during his time as a reality TV star. Pratt is running against current Mayor Karen Bass in a nonpartisan race that started in January.
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Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
He joined the Republican Party after receiving death threats during his reality TV career.
Pratt was known as a recurring villain on a reality TV show for four seasons.
The mayoral race he entered is nonpartisan, meaning no official party labels appear on the ballot.
The current mayor of Los Angeles is Karen Bass.
Pratt announced his candidacy in January.
His political switch relates to his personal experience with threats during his TV fame.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said that Sarah Kellen, who was Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, gave three new names of people involved in abuse. This information was shared during a news briefing on Thursday.
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James Comer is the chairman of the House Oversight Committee.
Sarah Kellen was Jeffrey Epstein’s personal assistant.
She provided three new names linked to abuse in connection with Epstein’s case.
The information was revealed during a press meeting on a Thursday.
This is part of ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.
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