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President Donald Trump’s administration created a $1.776 billion fund called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to pay people who say they were harmed by the government’s misuse of power. This fund is part of a settlement ending a lawsuit against the IRS over leaking Trump’s tax returns during his presidency.
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The fund is nearly $1.8 billion in size.
It is officially called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
It was created during President Trump’s administration.
The fund aims to compensate people who claim to be victims of government "weaponization," meaning unfair use of power.
This fund is linked to a settlement with President Trump to stop a lawsuit against the IRS.
The lawsuit concerned the leaking of President Trump’s tax returns while he was in office.
There are questions about who among Trump’s supporters, including some who took part in the January 6 Capitol riots, might receive money from the fund.
The level of influence President Trump will have over the fund is also unclear.
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Senator John Fetterman's chief of staff, Cabelle St. John, announced her resignation after working with him for over three years. Fetterman has experienced several staff changes recently amid questions about his health, political positions, and relationships with his team.
Key Facts
Cabelle St. John has worked with Senator Fetterman since he started in Washington about three and a half years ago.
She became Fetterman's chief of staff in 2025.
St. John's official last day will be in the next few weeks.
Fetterman faces challenges keeping staff as some are unhappy with his support for Israel and friendlier attitude toward President Trump.
Some former aides have said working with Fetterman on personal interactions was difficult.
Fetterman responded to the news by downplaying the staff turnover issue and compared his office to others with higher turnover.
Fetterman has also been dealing with health problems and changes in his political style.
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Manchester has seen the largest drop in inner-city poverty in Britain since 2010, according to a report by the Centre for Cities. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester’s mayor, highlights this success as part of his campaign to become Labour leader and promote a more active role for local governments in the economy.
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Manchester’s inner-city deprivation rate fell by 17 percentage points between 2010 and 2025, the biggest decrease among 63 UK towns and cities studied.
In 2025, 58.4% of Manchester’s inner-city areas were among the most deprived, down from 75.7% in 2010.
The study looked at deprivation using measures like employment, education, health, and crime across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Overall, the share of inner-city neighbourhoods in the UK’s top 20% most deprived places dropped from 38% to 31%.
London and Liverpool also made significant progress in reducing inner-city deprivation.
Some northern and Midlands towns, including Derby and Sunderland, saw rising deprivation levels.
The report suggests that cities with metro mayors who have devolved powers tend to perform better in reducing poverty.
Andy Burnham is campaigning in the Makerfield byelection and plans to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
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President Donald Trump announced his support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Paxton is challenging the current Senator John Cornyn for the party’s nomination.
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President Trump is backing Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas.
Ken Paxton is currently the Texas Attorney General.
Paxton is running against Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary.
John Cornyn is the incumbent senator seeking re-election.
Trump-backed challengers have already beaten at least two incumbent Republicans in other races.
This endorsement is part of President Trump’s influence on Republican primary elections in 2024.
The primary race will determine who the Republican candidate is for the Senate seat in the general election.
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Raúl Castro, the 96-year-old former Cuban leader and brother of Fidel Castro, was charged by the U.S. Justice Department. He and four others face accusations related to the 1996 deaths of Americans trying to help Cubans at sea.
Key Facts
Raúl Castro is the brother of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
He has served in top roles in Cuba, including president.
The U.S. Justice Department indicted Castro and four other people.
The charges relate to killings that happened in 1996.
The victims were Americans attempting to assist Cubans at sea.
This legal action reflects rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
Ali Rogin reported on the case and Geoff Bennett spoke with Michael Bustamante for more details.
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Two police officers who worked at the Capitol during the January 6 riot filed a lawsuit to stop a $1.8 billion fund set up by President Trump’s administration. The fund is called the "anti-weaponization fund." The article also mentions an Ebola outbreak in central Africa with over 600 suspected cases and the death of former Congressman Barney Frank, known for his work on gay rights.
Key Facts
Two officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are suing to block a $1.8 billion fund.
The fund was created by President Donald Trump’s administration and is called the "anti-weaponization fund."
The World Health Organization reports more than 600 suspected Ebola cases in central Africa.
Barney Frank, a former Congressman known for advancing gay rights, has died.
The lawsuit and the fund are related to events following the January 6 Capitol riot.
The Ebola outbreak is being closely monitored by global health authorities.
Barney Frank was a significant figure in American politics and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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President Trump showed strong control over the Republican Party in recent primary elections. Several Republican candidates who criticized him lost after he actively opposed their campaigns.
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President Trump influenced primary election outcomes in multiple states.
Republican candidates critical of Trump were targeted during these primaries.
Many of these critics lost their races.
The primaries revealed Trump's strong influence within the GOP.
Amna Nawaz discussed this with Melik Abdul, a Republican strategist and media expert.
The focus was on how Trump's support affects party candidates.
This trend highlights ongoing divisions inside the Republican Party.
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President Ronald Reagan won the 1984 U.S. presidential election by a very large margin. He defeated the Democratic candidate Walter Mondale, achieving one of the biggest Electoral College victories in recent history.
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The election took place in 1984.
Ronald Reagan was the Republican candidate and incumbent president.
Walter Mondale was the Democratic nominee.
Reagan won by a landslide, which means he received a much larger share of votes than his opponent.
This victory is one of the largest in the modern Electoral College history.
CBS News Radio covered and reported on these historic election results.
Major Garrett introduced the coverage on CBS News Radio.
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A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34 percent, the lowest of his second term. The poll finds most Democrats and independents disapprove of his performance, especially on the economy, while a majority of Republicans continue to support him.
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President Trump's approval rating is 34 percent, with 58 percent disapproval in the Quinnipiac poll.
His approval dropped 4 percent and disapproval rose 3 percent since last month.
80 percent of Republicans approve of his job, while only 2 percent of Democrats do.
Only 26 percent of independents approve of Trump, compared to 64 percent disapproval.
Approval on Trump's handling of the economy is at 33 percent, the lowest of his presidency.
The poll surveyed 1,106 registered voters from May 14 to May 18, with a 3.7 percent margin of error.
Increasing gas prices and the ongoing war with Iran are factors in public concern about the economy.
Other polls, like YouGov/The Economist, show similar approval ratings, around 37 percent approval and 57 percent disapproval.
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The IRS and President Donald Trump reached an agreement that stops the IRS from auditing his past tax returns. This settlement addresses long-standing disputes about his taxes and prevents future claims related to those returns.
Key Facts
The IRS settled with President Donald Trump over the leak of his tax returns.
The agreement prevents the IRS from auditing Trump's previous tax filings.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order to enforce this settlement.
The order states the IRS is “forever barred” from bringing claims based on Trump's past tax returns.
This settlement ends a multi-year conflict over the details of Trump’s taxes.
The agreement focuses only on past filings, not future tax matters.
The settlement reflects ongoing legal and political attention on Trump's finances.
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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana criticized current political leadership, calling for unity and steady, thoughtful leadership focused on the country’s long-term good. He indirectly criticized President Trump and emphasized loyalty to the Constitution and fellow Americans over individuals.
Key Facts
Bill Cassidy recently lost his primary election after President Trump supported his opponent.
Cassidy wrote an essay urging politics that solve problems and put the country first.
He said leaders should be steady, thoughtful, and aim to reduce political division.
Cassidy criticized the use of power for personal gain and said true leaders serve others.
President Trump called Cassidy a "disloyal disaster" and encouraged support for Cassidy’s opponent.
Cassidy voted to limit President Trump’s ability to act militarily against Iran without Congress.
He highlighted the importance of political debate and compromise in the U.S. system.
Cassidy also stressed that U.S. foreign allies need steady and respectful relations, not public showdowns.
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A retired Tennessee police officer, Larry Bushart, was jailed for 37 days after posting a meme on Facebook related to the killing of Charlie Kirk. He has now settled a lawsuit about his arrest and imprisonment for more than $800,000 after the charges were dropped.
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Larry Bushart is a retired police officer from Tennessee.
He was arrested last September for sharing a Facebook meme related to Charlie Kirk’s death.
He spent 37 days in jail before authorities dropped felony charges against him.
Bushart lost his post-retirement job and missed his grandchild’s birth while jailed.
The arrest was made under claims he threatened mass violence at a school.
Officials said the post caused fear because of a local school’s name.
Bushart could not pay a $2 million bond to get out of jail.
He sued Perry County and officials for violating his rights to free speech and protection from wrongful arrest.
The case settled for $835,000 without going to trial.
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The Trump administration made a permanent rule that the IRS cannot audit President Donald Trump’s tax returns, his sons’ tax returns, his company, or any related trusts. This decision came shortly after the government set up a $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were treated unfairly by the Biden Justice Department.
Key Facts
The IRS is permanently banned from auditing President Trump’s tax returns and those of his sons.
The ban also applies to President Trump’s company and any related trusts.
This rule was announced during the Trump administration.
A $1.8 billion fund was created to compensate allies of President Trump.
These allies say the Biden Justice Department treated them unfairly.
The issue was discussed by Geoff Bennett and former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
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A quote from John Adams, the second U.S. president, was shown on the Department of Justice building to protest a new government fund announced under President Trump’s administration. The quote said, “A government of laws, not of men,” and was displayed on a banner featuring President Trump.
Key Facts
The quote is from John Adams, the second president of the United States.
It was projected onto the Department of Justice building at night.
The quote reads: “A government of laws, not of men.”
The projection appeared on a banner of President Donald Trump hanging on the building.
This event followed the Trump administration’s introduction of an “anti-weaponization fund.”
The protest was organized by a group called Justice Connection.
The event aimed to send a message about fairness and law enforcement practices.
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House Democrats are close to passing a vote that would limit President Trump's power to wage war against Iran without Congress’s approval. The vote is expected to be mostly symbolic since President Trump likely would veto it, but Democrats see it as an important statement against ongoing military actions in Iran.
Key Facts
House Democrats are trying again to pass a war powers resolution regarding Iran.
Rep. Jared Golden, who previously opposed similar measures, now plans to vote in favor.
The War Powers Act says the president must end military actions after 60 days unless Congress approves them.
Some Republicans, like Rep. Don Bacon, feel conflicted but may support the resolution.
Last week’s vote was tied 212-212 and failed because some members were absent.
The vote was delayed because Republican leaders were concerned it would pass without enough support.
Democrats view the vote as a way to officially question the Trump administration’s actions in Iran.
About 20 House members missed a key vote, affecting the result.
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A sinkhole has appeared near a runway at LaGuardia Airport just before the busy Memorial Day weekend. At the same time, strong winds are causing wildfires to spread quickly across Southern California.
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A sinkhole opened close to a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
The timing is just before Memorial Day weekend, a busy travel period.
Wildfires are burning across Southern California.
Strong winds are making the wildfires worse by spreading the flames faster.
Officials are monitoring both the sinkhole and the wildfires for public safety.
The situation could affect travel and transportation in those areas.
Emergency teams are likely working to manage these incidents and protect people.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 list of America’s most endangered historic places. The list includes sites tied to equality movements, such as the Stonewall National Monument, the President’s House Site, and the Women’s Rights National Historic Park.
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The list highlights 11 historic sites across the United States that face risks or threats.
It was announced in 2024 and marks the country’s 250th anniversary.
The theme of this year’s list is based on the idea that everyone is created equal.
Sites on the list represent moments and movements in American history related to fighting injustice.
The Stonewall National Monument is known for its significance in LGBTQ+ rights history.
The President’s House Site relates to historical events involving past U.S. presidents.
The Women’s Rights National Historic Park commemorates the early women's rights movement.
The list is compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit group.
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Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one Democrat and one Republican, are working together to increase access to clinical trials. They support using artificial intelligence (AI) to help reach more people from communities that often miss these treatment opportunities.
Key Facts
The Clinical Trial Modernization Act is a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.).
The goal is to expand who can participate in clinical trials, which test new medical treatments.
Artificial intelligence may be used to identify and connect with underrepresented communities.
Underrepresented groups often have less access to clinical trials and new treatments.
Expanding clinical trial access can help improve health outcomes for more people.
The effort reflects cooperation between lawmakers from both political parties.
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Sophia Nelson wrote a new book called "Redefining Freedom" that looks at how well the United States has followed its founding ideas. In an interview, she talks about what the country can do to better live up to those original principles.
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Benjamin Franklin once said the U.S. is "a republic, if you can keep it."
Sophia Nelson is a columnist and author.
Her book is titled "Redefining Freedom."
The book explores how the U.S. has maintained or changed its founding principles.
Nelson gives ideas on how Americans could improve the country by adapting these principles.
Ali Rogin interviewed Nelson about the book's main themes.
The focus is on America’s government and core values.
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Author Soman Chainani, known for his popular young adult books, recently released a new political thriller called "Young World." In a podcast called "Settle In," he talked with Amna Nawaz about political issues facing young Americans today.
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Soman Chainani wrote the well-known "The School for Good and Evil" series.
This series was adapted into a popular movie on Netflix.
Chainani's new book, "Young World," is about a teenager who becomes president.
Amna Nawaz hosted a podcast episode titled "Settle In" with Chainani as a guest.
The discussion focused on politics and how young people in America experience it.
The podcast aims to explore real political challenges for youth today.
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