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A recent poll shows that 52 percent of likely Democratic voters want the party’s next presidential candidate to adopt more moderate views. This reflects a preference for a centrist approach in the 2028 election.
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The poll was conducted by The New York Times and Siena College.
52 percent of Democratic and Democrat-leaning voters support moving the party toward the center.
The survey focuses on the ideological direction of the Democratic Party for the 2028 presidential race.
The term “moderate” means adopting more middle-ground political positions instead of very liberal ones.
The result suggests many voters prefer a candidate who appeals to a broader range of people.
The poll was released on a Wednesday.
It indicates ongoing debates within the Democratic Party about its future path.
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The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case about how to handle multiple IQ scores when deciding death penalty cases involving intellectual disability. Justice Samuel Alito disagreed with the majority, saying the court missed a chance to clear up confusion about the rules.
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The case, Hamm v. Smith, involves Joseph Smith, who was sentenced to death in Alabama.
Smith argued he is intellectually disabled and should not be executed based on the Supreme Court’s 2002 Atkins v. Virginia decision.
Smith’s IQ scores ranged from 72 to 78, with some measurements possibly below 70 when accounting for error margins.
Lower courts ruled Smith is intellectually disabled, but Alabama asked the Supreme Court for guidance on handling multiple IQ scores in such cases.
The Supreme Court majority dismissed the case without giving new rules, saying the court lacked enough information to decide.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the majority opinion explaining the court is not ready to provide detailed guidance.
Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing the court should clarify how courts evaluate IQ scores in death penalty cases.
Thomas criticized the Atkins ruling and suggested it should be overturned because it conflicts with the Constitution, while Alito warned silence worsens confusion in the law.
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Large parts of southern California are under air quality alerts due to smoke from wildfires and high ozone pollution. Officials advise people, especially vulnerable groups, to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities to protect their health.
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Air quality alerts are in effect through Thursday across southern California, including Greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire regions.
Wildfire smoke increases dangerous fine particle pollution (PM2.5), which can enter deep into lungs and bloodstream.
Elevated ground-level ozone or smog, formed by heat, sunlight, and pollution, affects the Imperial Valley area.
The National Weather Service warns that air quality can change quickly depending on fires and wind.
People should stay inside with windows closed, use air purifiers, and limit outdoor exercise.
Both PM2.5 and ozone can cause coughing, asthma attacks, chest pain, and more serious heart and lung problems.
Vulnerable groups include children, elderly, pregnant women, and people with lung or heart diseases.
Even healthy people may feel symptoms during heavy smoke events.
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Five people were arrested in Tameside, Greater Manchester, because of an investigation into possible fraud connected to a local council election on May 7. Police are checking if the process of putting forward candidates for the election followed the law.
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Five individuals, four men and one woman, aged 23 to 47, were arrested in Tameside.
The arrests relate to a local election held on May 7 in the St Peter's ward.
Police received reports about concerns involving candidates before and after the election.
The investigation focuses on whether the candidate nomination process followed election rules.
Greater Manchester Police is working with the Electoral Commission on the case.
The police have started a full investigation after initial inquiries last week.
Further updates will be given as the investigation continues.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a 192-page report reviewing the 2024 election after keeping it secret for months. The report examines why Democrats lost to President Donald Trump again, but the party chair says the report has flaws and was not fully verified.
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The DNC’s election review was led by party chair Ken Martin.
The report was delayed because it was incomplete and lacked source materials.
Every page of the report states it reflects only the author’s views, not the DNC’s official position.
Martin apologized for withholding the report and creating a distraction.
Democrats spent billions of dollars but still lost to President Trump in 2024.
The report looks at systemic and historical reasons for the party’s losses.
Democrats face internal disagreements ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
A progressive candidate won a key Democratic primary in Pennsylvania, showing shifts within the party.
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Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared that she is working with doctors on a treatment plan and asked for privacy while focusing on her health.
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Vanessa Trump revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in a social media post.
She underwent a medical procedure recently and is planning further treatment.
Vanessa Trump and Donald Trump Jr. divorced in 2018 after having five children together.
She is currently dating professional golfer Tiger Woods.
Her daughter Kai Trump, age 19, is active on social media and has visited the White House.
Breast cancer affects about 1 in 8 women in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.
Treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy have improved and can save many patients.
Vanessa Trump received public support from family members, including Ivanka Trump.
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A Virginia judge dismissed the criminal case against Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal, who was charged in connection with a 2023 shooting at an elementary school involving a 6-year-old student. Although the criminal charges were dropped, a civil jury previously found Parker grossly negligent and awarded $10 million to the injured teacher.
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Ebony Parker faced eight felony child abuse charges related to a 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School.
The shooting involved a 6-year-old student who fired at a teacher.
Prosecutors said Parker ignored staff concerns about the student having a gun.
Parker pleaded not guilty to all charges.
A judge dismissed the criminal case against Parker on May 21, 2026.
A civil trial found Parker grossly negligent and awarded $10 million to the injured teacher, Abby Zwerner.
The dismissal means the city cannot deny insurance coverage for the civil case based on criminal charges.
Abby Zwerner complied with subpoenas despite the emotional difficulty of the trial.
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Three people died and over a dozen first responders were taken to the hospital after being exposed to an unknown hazardous substance at a home in Mountainair, New Mexico. The first responders started feeling sick with nausea and dizziness shortly after arriving at the scene.
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Three people died in Mountainair, New Mexico.
First responders were called to a home due to a hazardous situation.
The substance responsible was unknown.
Over a dozen first responders experienced symptoms like nausea and dizziness.
Those responders were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The incident involved a hazardous materials (hazmat) situation.
Authorities responded quickly to the emergency call.
The cause and nature of the substance are still under investigation.
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New Orleans prosecutors filed misdemeanor battery charges against actor Shia LaBeouf for allegedly hitting three men at a bar during Mardi Gras. They decided not to charge him with hate crimes, despite evidence of him using anti-gay slurs at the men.
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Shia LaBeouf was arrested on February 17 in New Orleans for allegedly punching two men and headbutting a third.
The incident happened at the R Bar in the Marigny neighborhood around 12:45 a.m. on Mardi Gras.
The bar staff asked LaBeouf to leave after he became aggressive and used homophobic insults.
LaBeouf was charged with misdemeanor battery but not hate crimes under state law.
One victim identifies as queer, another dresses in drag and recorded LaBeouf using a homophobic slur.
LaBeouf posted $105,000 bond and was told to enroll in substance abuse treatment.
LaBeouf previously made statements admitting fear of “big gay people” due to his traditional Catholic faith.
He has a history of run-ins with the law involving disorderly conduct and use of homophobic language.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alabama’s request to allow the execution of Joseph Clifton Smith, who was found to have borderline intellectual disability by lower courts. This decision leaves the lower court rulings protecting Smith in place, preventing his execution based on his mental capacity.
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Joseph Clifton Smith was convicted of murder in 1997 and has spent about half his life on death row.
Lower courts ruled that Smith is intellectually disabled or has borderline intellectual disability.
The Supreme Court banned executing people with intellectual disabilities in 2002.
States must consider various evidence when IQ scores are close to the disability cutoff, which is around 70.
Smith’s IQ scores ranged from 72 to 78, slightly above the usual cutoff for intellectual disability.
At the time of the crime, Smith had very low academic skills, such as reading and math below grade level.
The Supreme Court dismissed Alabama’s appeal without a full ruling, leaving the lower court decisions intact.
The decision was made by a 5-4 vote, with the majority including three liberal justices and Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett.
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Senate Republican leaders are likely to drop a plan to spend $1 billion on security upgrades for the White House and President Donald Trump's ballroom. The proposal faced pushback from some Republican lawmakers who questioned the timing, cost, and use of taxpayer money.
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The $1 billion was meant for security improvements at the White House and President Trump's ballroom.
The money was proposed as part of a $70 billion funding bill for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
Some Republican members opposed the proposal due to concerns about when the money was requested and how it would be spent.
The White House pressured Republicans to include this funding in the bill.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune noted there were ongoing issues with gaining enough votes for the proposal.
Republican leaders were still assessing support on Wednesday before deciding what could be included in the bill under Senate rules.
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Aimee Bock, leader of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, was convicted in a $250 million fraud case in Minnesota. Prosecutors want her sentenced to 50 years in prison for her role in a scheme involving fake meal claims and kickbacks during the pandemic. The case helped trigger a federal immigration crackdown in the area, which caused protests and violence.
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Aimee Bock founded and led Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit that claimed to provide meals to children.
Prosecutors say the organization was a cash pipeline for fraudulent claims and kickbacks.
Bock was convicted of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery last year.
Prosecutors want a 50-year prison sentence for Bock; her lawyer argues for no more than 37 months.
The fraud case involves a network of fake partner groups and false reports of children fed.
Many convicted in the case are from Minnesota’s Somali community, most are U.S. citizens.
The case led President Trump to send many federal officers to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, sparking protests.
New charges were filed against Fahima Mahamud, accused of fraud involving payments at a child care center.
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Inflation is rising in the United States, and President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to a very low point. A recent survey shows that 46 percent of Americans are unhappy with how he is handling the economy.
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Inflation rates are increasing in the United States.
Consumer spending has slowed down.
Many people feel worried about the economy.
President Donald Trump’s popularity is lower than ever.
46 percent of Americans dislike his economic policies.
The data comes from a recent opinion poll.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin shared a detailed report examining why the party lost the 2024 presidential election. Although he did not fully agree with the report’s conclusions, he released it to be open and transparent about the party’s performance.
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The DNC Chair is Ken Martin.
The report reviews reasons behind the DNC’s loss in the 2024 presidential election.
Martin initially said he would not release such a report.
He faced criticism for not sharing the report.
Martin eventually released the report despite not fully endorsing its findings.
The release aims to keep the party’s actions clear and transparent.
The report is often called an “autopsy report,” meaning an analysis of what went wrong.
The party lost the 2024 presidential race, where President Donald Trump was elected for a second term.
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New data from a Gallup poll shows that many young Americans are feeling negative about their chances of finding good jobs. The poll reveals that young people have concerns about job opportunities and the overall job market.
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The Gallup poll focused on the views of young Americans about the job market.
Many young people reported feeling pessimistic about their job prospects.
The data suggests concerns about finding good or stable work.
The poll was reported by CBS News correspondent Jill Schlesinger.
The information was shared with sponsorship from AT&T Business.
The focus is on the current feelings of young Americans toward employment.
The news highlights a trend of worry among the younger generation about jobs.
The poll results may influence views on the economy and job policies.
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President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are set to announce changes to previous rules on refrigerants used in grocery stores. These changes aim to reduce costs for American families and businesses by adjusting regulations on chemicals that affect the environment.
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President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will make an announcement about refrigerant rules.
The announcement will take place on Thursday morning.
The EPA plans to revise regulations set during President Biden’s administration.
The focus is on rules about super-pollutants used in grocery store refrigeration.
The goal is to save money for American families and businesses.
These rules involve technology and emissions linked to environmental protection.
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Senator Bill Cassidy says the White House has not clearly explained why it wants to build a large ballroom at the White House. The administration is asking Congress to provide up to $1 billion in a budget plan to help pay for the ballroom, but Cassidy and other Senate Republicans are confused about the purpose and details.
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The White House plans to build a ballroom that is 90,000 square feet in size.
The project is part of a budget reconciliation package that could provide up to $1 billion.
Senate Republicans, including Senator Bill Cassidy, say the White House has not explained the plan well.
Cassidy expressed confusion about the project during discussions with Senate Republicans.
The ballroom is part of broader plans presented by the White House to Congress.
Cassidy recently lost his primary election.
The budget reconciliation package could include other items beyond the ballroom funding.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a detailed report explaining why it lost many races in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The report looks at how the party spent billions of dollars and what changes might help it do better in future elections.
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The DNC report is 192 pages long and was released by Chair Ken Martin.
The report examines the reasons behind the Democratic Party’s losses across the country in 2024.
It also reviews the party’s spending of billions of dollars during the election.
The report was completed in late 2025 but was kept private until May 2026.
Chair Ken Martin initially delayed the release to avoid distractions after some Democratic wins but later apologized for that decision.
The report includes discussion on what the Democratic Party should do to improve before the 2028 election.
The release of the report is seen as important for understanding the party’s future strategy.
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Jake Rosmarin, an American quarantined in Nebraska after evacuation from a ship with a hantavirus outbreak, shared how he spends his days and manages the isolation. The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius ship has caused several infections and deaths, but no U.S. passengers have tested positive so far.
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Jake Rosmarin is quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska after exposure to a hantavirus outbreak on the ship MV Hondius.
He follows a daily routine including temperature checks, exercising, and staying connected with family and friends.
Hantavirus usually spreads through contact with rodent droppings, but the Andes virus variant may spread between people in rare cases.
Eighteen Americans evacuated from the ship are currently being monitored at the Nebraska facility.
Two of the passengers at the Nebraska unit have quarantine orders through May 31, marking 21 days of monitoring.
Rosmarin plans to stay in quarantine for 42 days, the full recommended period to watch for symptoms.
No U.S. passengers have tested positive, but one Canadian passenger from the ship tested positive for the virus.
Rosmarin praised the kindness and support he has received from people in Nebraska during his quarantine.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new rules to limit how states use Medicaid payments to hospitals. The goal is to reduce waste and fraud, but the changes could cause funding cuts that may hurt many hospitals, especially in certain states and rural areas.
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CMS wants to stop states from using payment methods that bring in extra federal Medicaid money beyond what is needed.
The proposed rules aim to save $775 billion in federal spending over the next ten years.
Some states, like Kansas, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia, rely on supplemental Medicaid payments for more than 80% of hospital funding.
States like California, New York, and Texas receive the largest total amounts of supplemental payments.
Rural hospitals, which often struggle financially, could be at risk of closing if funding is reduced.
CMS plans to cap Medicaid payments to hospitals at the same level as Medicare rates to prevent excess spending.
State-directed payments are when states tell Medicaid plans to pay providers specific amounts to help increase funding or improve care.
CMS says these payment methods have sometimes been misused to shift state costs to the federal government without increasing actual spending.
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