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Michael Caputo, who worked in President Donald Trump’s administration, has filed a claim to receive money from a Justice Department fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was created after a legal settlement involving President Trump.
Key Facts
Michael Caputo is a former official who worked under President Donald Trump.
He has submitted a claim to get money from a special Justice Department fund.
The fund is named the "anti-weaponization" fund.
This fund was set up following a legal settlement with President Trump.
The Justice Department manages the fund to address issues related to misuse of government power.
CBS News reported on Caputo’s claim.
The information was shared through CBS News and its app.
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Barney Frank, a longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts and a leading liberal voice, has died at age 86. He was a pioneer for gay rights in Congress and played a key role in creating major financial reforms.
Key Facts
Barney Frank served 32 years in Congress representing Boston suburbs.
He was the first member of Congress to publicly come out as gay, in 1987.
In 2012, he became the first sitting congressman to marry a same-sex partner.
Frank helped craft significant financial system reforms during his career.
He identified as a “left-handed gay Jew” and was known for his sharp wit and focus on marginalized groups.
Frank retired to Ogunquit, Maine, and entered hospice care in April due to congestive heart failure.
He is survived by his husband Jim Ready, and siblings Ann Lewis, Doris Breay, and David Frank.
Frank advocated for progressive politics through conventional methods and warned against pushing unpopular policies too quickly.
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Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said that Representative Thomas Massie’s loss in his recent election was because he tried to make public documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Greene believes sharing these files was important even though it hurt their political chances.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a former Republican Representative from Georgia.
Thomas Massie is a current Republican Representative from Kentucky.
Massie lost his campaign on Tuesday.
Greene said Massie’s effort to release files about Jeffrey Epstein caused his defeat.
Jeffrey Epstein was a financier involved in criminal scandals.
Greene posted about this situation on the social media platform called X.
Greene said releasing the files was worth it to reveal the truth.
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Larry Bushart, a retired Tennessee police officer, was jailed for 37 days after posting a meme on Facebook related to President Donald Trump. He won an $835,000 settlement after suing the county and sheriff who arrested him, claiming they violated his free speech rights.
Key Facts
Bushart posted a meme quoting President Trump about getting over a school shooting in Iowa.
The Perry County sheriff arrested Bushart, wrongly thinking the meme threatened a local school.
Bushart spent 37 days in jail because he could not pay a $2 million bond.
The sheriff knew the meme related to an event in a different state but arrested Bushart anyway.
Bushart lost his post-retirement job due to the jail time.
He settled the lawsuit for $835,000 and dropped the case.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) helped Bushart with the lawsuit.
Bushart’s case highlights issues about government censorship and free speech on social media.
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Two police officers who fought rioters during the January 6 Capitol attack have sued President Donald Trump. They claim Trump’s plan to create a $1.776 billion fund is corrupt and meant to support people involved in the violence.
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The lawsuit was filed by Harry Dunn, a retired US Capitol police officer, and Daniel Hodges, a Metropolitan police officer.
The $1.776 billion fund is called an “anti-weaponization” fund and is intended to compensate President Trump’s allies who say they were unfairly prosecuted.
The fund is part of a deal where President Trump and his sons dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The officers accuse President Trump of using taxpayer money to support those involved in the January 6 insurrection.
The lawsuit names President Trump, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as defendants.
The officers claim this fund is an example of presidential corruption.
The case was brought to a US district court in Washington, DC.
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Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack filed a lawsuit to stop President Donald Trump's $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." They claim the fund represents a serious act of corruption by the President.
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The lawsuit was filed by two police officers involved in protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The officers want to stop the creation of a $1.7 billion fund called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund."
They describe the fund as a major act of presidential corruption.
The fund was proposed by President Donald Trump.
The January 6 attack involved people trying to storm the U.S. Capitol building.
The case is still developing and more information may come later.
The officers are taking legal action, which means they asked a court to decide on the matter.
The article does not provide more details about how the fund would work or what the officers' full arguments are.
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President Trump said he is not rushing to make a deal with Iran because progress is slow. He told reporters at Joint Base Andrews that they are giving the talks a chance but are not under pressure to complete a deal quickly.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
He said there is no hurry to reach a deal with Iran.
Talks with Iran are ongoing but progress has been slow.
Trump mentioned they are giving the deal one serious chance.
The midterm elections are being discussed by others as a possible factor.
The statement suggests patience in diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
No new specific details about the terms of a deal were given.
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Barney Frank, a Democratic congressman known for supporting gay rights and leading major financial reforms, has died at age 86. He worked in Congress for 32 years representing Boston suburbs and later lived in Maine.
Key Facts
Barney Frank was a longtime Democratic congressman.
He helped bring more attention to gay rights.
He created major changes to the financial system.
Frank represented areas around Boston for 32 years.
He died at age 86 due to congestive heart failure.
Frank moved to Ogunquit, Maine, with his husband after retiring.
He is survived by his husband, Jim Ready, and siblings Ann Lewis, Doris Breay, and David Frank.
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Several states held primary elections on Tuesday. Some candidates who were supported by President Trump received more votes, which influenced voter choices in the Massie district.
Key Facts
Multiple states conducted primary elections on the same day.
President Trump endorsed certain candidates in these primaries.
Voters in the Massie district showed stronger support for candidates backed by President Trump.
The primaries are part of the process to select candidates for upcoming general elections.
Media outlets like CBS News reported on the impact of President Trump’s endorsements.
Election results can help predict trends for future elections in various districts.
Primaries allow party members to choose their official candidates.
President Trump's influence remains significant in some local and state races.
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Emergency room visits due to tick bites are rising across most U.S. regions, reaching the highest numbers since 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme disease, spread by ticks, is becoming more common, especially in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast, and health officials are warning people to take precautions.
Key Facts
Emergency room visits for tick bites are increasing in every U.S. region except the South Central states.
The Northeast had the highest rate of ER visits for tick bites in early May 2026, rising from 58 to 73 visits per 100,000 ER visits.
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria spread through blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks.
Early symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, fatigue, headache, and a bull’s-eye rash.
If untreated, Lyme disease can affect joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
Pennsylvania began tracking alpha-gal syndrome, a rare red meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites, with about 600 cases reported in two years.
The CDC estimates 31 million people are bitten by ticks yearly in the U.S., with nearly 476,000 Lyme disease cases treated annually.
Experts warn this year may see more tick-borne illnesses than usual due to increasing tick infections.
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Two police officers who confronted rioters during the January 6 Capitol attack are suing to stop the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization fund." The fund was created as part of an agreement between the government and President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
The officers involved are Harry Dunn from the U.S. Capitol Police and Daniel Hodges from the Metropolitan Police Department.
They were involved in clashes with rioters on January 6, 2021.
The officers filed a lawsuit to block the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization fund."
This fund was established after a settlement between the government and President Donald Trump.
The goal of the fund is to address concerns about weaponizing law enforcement resources.
The officers believe the fund could negatively affect their rights or safety.
The lawsuit is part of ongoing fallout from the January 6 Capitol attack.
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President Donald Trump gave the graduation speech at the Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday morning. His speech took place amid attention on recent U.S. military actions in Iran and activities in the Caribbean and Latin America, such as strikes on drug boats and the capture of a former Venezuelan leader.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke at the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony.
The speech occurred on a Wednesday morning.
The Trump administration has been focused on military operations related to Iran.
The U.S. has conducted strikes against boats suspected of carrying drugs.
A former Venezuelan leader was recently captured in the region.
These military and security operations took place in the Caribbean and Latin America areas.
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President Donald Trump reached a $1.8 billion settlement to end his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized the deal, calling it corruption involving taxpayers' money.
Key Facts
President Trump settled a lawsuit with the IRS for $1.8 billion.
The lawsuit was against the Internal Revenue Service.
Radio host Charlamagne tha God publicly criticized the settlement.
He described the situation as corruption in the country.
He said the deal uses taxpayers’ money to pay President Trump’s associates.
The criticism focuses on how public funds are being used in this case.
The issue has sparked public and media attention.
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Barney Frank, one of the first openly gay members of the U.S. Congress, died at the age of 86. He served as a representative from southern Massachusetts for over 30 years and was known for supporting LGBT rights and financial regulation reforms.
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Barney Frank died at 86 years old.
He represented southern Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than three decades.
Frank was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.
He was the first member of Congress to enter into a same-sex marriage.
He helped reform financial rules after the 2008 financial crisis.
Before his death, he was living in hospice care at his home in Maine since April.
His sister described him as a wonderful brother.
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Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, died at age 86. He was known for his financial reforms, including co-sponsoring the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, and was a prominent openly gay politician.
Key Facts
Barney Frank served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013.
He was openly gay and publicly acknowledged his sexuality during his political career, which was uncommon at the time.
Frank faced a scandal in 1990 involving a male prostitute, but he kept the support of most voters.
He was chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.
Frank co-sponsored the Dodd-Frank Act, a major financial reform law after the 2008 economic crisis.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren praised Frank for his work on consumer protection.
He chose not to run for reelection in 2012 due to changes in congressional district boundaries.
Frank was known for strong constituent services and a focus on working people’s interests.
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Wes Streeting resigned as UK health secretary, saying the government is losing the fight against nationalist political parties. He argued that the Labour Party must be bolder to deliver real change, criticized the current government approach, and called for stronger patriotism that includes all people in the UK.
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Wes Streeting resigned last week as health secretary and spoke in the Commons for the first time since.
He said the Labour Party needs to be more bold and deliver real change to avoid losing power.
Streeting warned that nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales, and Reform UK threaten the unity and values of the UK.
He praised Labour leader Keir Starmer for some actions but criticized the government for being too cautious overall.
Streeting said leaving the European Union was a mistake that harmed the UK.
He wants the UK to rejoin the EU to better handle challenges from global powers like the USA, China, and Russia.
Streeting highlighted that young people have been unfairly burdened by Covid, housing costs, and job risks from AI.
He emphasized patriotic unity, saying everyone in Britain should be included regardless of background.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring banks to check their customers' citizenship status more carefully. This order asks the Treasury Department to guide banks on how to identify customers who might be living in the U.S. illegally.
Key Facts
President Trump signed an executive order focused on banks and citizenship checks.
Banks will need to examine the citizenship status of their customers more closely.
The Treasury Department must provide formal instructions to banks on this matter.
The action supports President Trump’s promise to reduce illegal immigration.
The order aims for financial institutions to help detect people living in the U.S. without legal permission.
This measure is part of the administration’s broader immigration enforcement efforts.
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President Donald Trump will give the graduation speech to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026 on Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT. Vice President JD Vance will deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy next week.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation.
The event is for the Class of 2026.
The speech will take place at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance will give the graduation speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy next week.
The article provides a live video player to watch President Trump’s speech.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy trains future Coast Guard officers.
Commencement addresses are traditional speeches given at graduation ceremonies.
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Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack have filed a lawsuit to block a $1.7 billion fund created under President Trump’s administration. The fund is intended to compensate people who claim the government unfairly targeted them, but the officers argue it could reward rioters and endangers law enforcement.
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The lawsuit was filed by retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges.
The $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump and the federal government.
The fund aims to provide a way to compensate people who say the government weaponized legal actions against them.
Some January 6 rioters, including those pardoned by President Trump, may qualify for payouts from this fund.
The officers argue the fund is illegal and harms them by potentially rewarding violent rioters.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund but has not said it would deny payouts to convicted rioters pardoned by Trump.
The officers fear the fund sends a message that violence in President Trump’s name will be rewarded, not punished.
The officers' lawyer describes the fund as illegal and dangerous, asking the court to stop any money transfers.
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Barney Frank, a former congressman from Massachusetts and a supporter of gay rights, has died at age 86. He was known for leading efforts on Wall Street reform and co-sponsoring the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which aimed to prevent another financial crisis like the one in 2008.
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Barney Frank was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.
He was openly gay and advocated for gay rights during his career.
Frank chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.
He helped create the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 to regulate the financial industry.
The Dodd-Frank Act was a response to the financial crisis in 2008.
Barney Frank died at the age of 86.
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