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Kentucky is holding key Republican primary elections in 2026, including for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell and for several House seats. President Donald Trump is actively involved, supporting candidates aligned with his "America First" movement and opposing some established Republicans like Rep. Thomas Massie.
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Senator Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s longest-serving senator, is retiring after over 40 years in Congress.
Kentucky voters are choosing a Republican candidate to succeed McConnell in the Senate.
The main Senate candidates are Rep. Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron, both with past connections to McConnell but trying to distance themselves from him.
President Trump is backing candidates in the primaries, including Rep. Andy Barr and Ed Gallrein.
Trump is working to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie, who has criticized him.
Nate Morris, a businessman, was asked by Trump to withdraw from a primary race and join the administration; his name remains on the ballot but votes for him will not count.
Kentucky has voted strongly for Trump in the last three presidential elections, including a 30-point win in 2024.
Polls in Kentucky are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on primary day.
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Two teenagers opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego. Police found many guns and a hateful manifesto at their homes, raising concerns about rising anti-Islam feelings in the U.S.
Key Facts
Two teenage gunmen attacked an Islamic center in San Diego.
Police discovered more than 30 guns at the suspects’ homes.
A manifesto with hateful and white supremacist views was found.
Investigators are studying the attackers’ motives.
The shooting has alarmed the Muslim community in the U.S.
Edward Ahmed Mitchell from CAIR spoke about these events with Geoff Bennett.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the government will stop tax claims and audits related to President Trump. Blanche also explained the purpose of a $1.8 billion fund to prevent misuse of government power. Additionally, President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in an upcoming Senate runoff election.
Key Facts
The government will drop tax claims and audits involving President Trump.
Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General.
A $1.8 billion fund was created to prevent weaponization or misuse of government power.
Todd Blanche explained the need for this anti-weaponization fund.
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate runoff.
Ken Paxton is Texas Attorney General.
The runoff election is happening next week.
President Trump did not endorse the current Republican Senator John Cornyn.
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More than 20 states and Washington, D.C., have sued the U.S. Education Department. They oppose new rules that limit student loans for graduate students, saying these rules could harm the healthcare workforce.
Key Facts
The lawsuit was filed by Democratic attorneys general.
It was submitted in U.S. District Court in Maryland.
The lawsuit targets new loan limits for graduate student borrowers.
These new limits are set to start soon.
The states say the rules could discourage people from entering healthcare jobs.
They believe the rules will add strain to the healthcare system.
Washington, D.C., joined the 25 states in filing the suit.
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About 5 million people might stop using the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplaces this year because special tax credits ended in 2025. These tax credits had helped many people afford their insurance, leading to record numbers of enrollments in past years.
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Enhanced premium tax credits under the ACA ended in 2025.
This change may cause around 5 million people to lose or drop their marketplace coverage.
The ACA Marketplace had four years of record growth before the tax credits expired.
The enhanced tax credits made insurance more affordable for many Americans.
The analysis predicting coverage loss comes from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
The expiration of these credits affects the cost and accessibility of health insurance.
The ACA Marketplace is a government-run health insurance platform for individuals and families.
Changes in policy can significantly impact how many people have health coverage.
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The Trump administration is working to reduce restrictions on certain PFAS chemicals in drinking water. These rules were originally set during President Biden’s time to limit harmful chemicals called "forever chemicals" in water, but some groups said the limits were too strict and expensive to follow.
Key Facts
PFAS are toxic chemicals that stay in the environment for a very long time, earning the name "forever chemicals."
Millions of Americans have PFAS in their drinking water.
The Biden administration created the first national limits on several PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
The Trump administration is planning to roll back or reduce these limits.
Industry groups have argued that the limits are legally questionable and costly for businesses to meet.
William Brangham reported on this change in the water safety rules.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned that recent court decisions have serious effects on people’s lives and public trust in the court is falling. Polls show the Supreme Court’s approval is near historic lows, with many Americans doubting the court’s fairness and motives.
Key Facts
Justice Jackson spoke about the real-life impacts of Supreme Court decisions, such as changes to the Department of Education and federal grants.
She said the public must see justices as neutral and not tied to any political party for trust to remain strong.
The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with three justices appointed by President Donald Trump.
Recent rulings include overturning Roe v. Wade, which removed nationwide abortion protections and caused public controversy.
Public confidence has dropped partly due to ethics concerns and views that the court is political.
A 2025 Pew Research Center poll showed 50% of Americans viewed the court favorably and 48% unfavorably, with strong party divides.
Republicans tend to view the court positively (71%), while only 26% of Democrats do.
The court’s authority depends heavily on public trust and acceptance of its decisions.
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The article discusses how the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, called redistricting, will influence the 2026 midterm elections in the United States. A political expert, Kyle Kondik, talks about the impact this battle between Republicans and Democrats will have on those elections.
Key Facts
Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district lines.
It often happens after the U.S. census to reflect population changes.
Republicans and Democrats are competing over how these new districts are drawn.
Redistricting can affect which party has an advantage in elections.
The changes will influence the outcomes of the 2026 midterm elections.
Kyle Kondik is a political expert from the University of Virginia who shared insights on this topic.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
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Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are preparing to advance a bill that would keep daylight saving time year-round in the United States. They plan to hold a formal review of the bill soon.
Key Facts
The bill would make “springing forward” permanent, meaning clocks would not move back in the fall.
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee support the bill.
A full markup, or detailed review, of the bill is planned for Wednesday evening.
Matthew VanHyfte is a spokesperson for the committee’s Republicans.
The proposal aims to stop the twice-yearly clock changes across the U.S.
Daylight saving time currently shifts clocks forward in spring and back in fall each year.
The legislation seeks to set daylight saving time all year without returning to standard time.
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Since President Donald Trump began his second term, the U.S. government has detained nearly 500,000 immigrants. Many children, mostly U.S. citizens, are left behind when their immigrant parents are detained, but little is known about what happens to these children.
Key Facts
Nearly half a million immigrants have been detained since the start of President Trump’s second term.
Many of the detained immigrants have children who remain in the U.S.
Most of these children are U.S. citizens.
Information about the care and situation of these children is limited.
The issue was discussed by White House correspondent Liz Landers and Tara Watson from the Brookings Institution.
The report highlights a gap in understanding the impact of immigrant detention on families.
The focus is on immigrant detention and its effects on American children.
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Georgia voters are participating in primary elections for the Senate and governor positions. These races have attracted attention from across the country.
Key Facts
The primaries are happening in Georgia.
Voters are choosing candidates for Senate and governor.
These races are closely watched nationally.
The report is from CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry in Atlanta.
Primary day falls on a Tuesday.
The outcome will decide which candidates move on to the general election.
Primaries allow party members to pick their nominees for public office.
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A manager from one of President Trump’s golf courses acted as an unofficial adviser for renovations on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He helped with hiring a company for a $1.7 million no-bid contract to install a water cleaning system.
Key Facts
The manager’s name is David Schutzenhofer.
He works at one of President Trump’s golf courses.
Schutzenhofer gave advice for changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The Interior Department confirmed his unofficial role.
He helped recruit Greenwater Services for the project.
The contract to Greenwater Services was for $1.7 million.
The contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process (no-bid contract).
The project involves putting in a permanent water purification system.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating among millennials has dropped to a new low during his second term, according to a recent poll by YouGov/The Economist. The poll also shows low approval ratings among key groups like Gen Z and independent voters, which may challenge the Republican Party in upcoming elections.
Key Facts
Trump’s overall approval rating is 37%, with a disapproval rating of 57%.
Among millennials (ages 30 to 44), Trump’s approval rating is 28%, with 62% disapproving.
This is the first time in Trump’s second term that his millennial approval rating has fallen below 29%.
The poll was conducted from May 15 to May 18, 2026, with 1,549 U.S. adults surveyed and a margin of error of 3.3%.
Political experts say Trump’s low ratings come from many factors including economic issues, the war with Iran, and polarizing actions.
White House spokesman emphasized Trump’s focus on job creation, inflation control, and housing affordability as his achievements.
Younger millennials vote less often, which might reduce the immediate impact of their low support for Trump.
Previous polls also showed low approval ratings for Trump across several voter groups.
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Several wildfires started in Southern California and other western states. The people affected by the shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center were recognized for their bravery.
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Multiple wildfires broke out across Southern California.
Wildfires also started in other parts of the western United States.
Victims of the shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center were praised for their courage.
The news was featured on CBS Evening News on May 19.
The report highlighted both natural disasters and acts of heroism in the U.S.
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A U.S. Army soldier reported that his wife was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) even though they believed they were following all legal requirements. The soldier, Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, shared this information with CBS News.
Key Facts
Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano is a member of the U.S. Army.
ICE arrested his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega.
The family believed they were complying with all immigration rules.
The incident was reported to CBS News.
The situation involves U.S. immigration enforcement actions.
The soldier expressed concern about the arrest despite following the law.
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The IRS will not go after President Donald Trump, his family, or his businesses for back taxes due to a settlement agreement made with the Justice Department. In return, President Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS related to leaked tax returns, and a $1.7 billion fund was set up to compensate certain people who feel they were unfairly prosecuted.
Key Facts
The IRS agreed not to pursue tax claims against President Trump, his family, or the Trump Organization as part of a settlement.
President Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organization sued the IRS in January seeking $10 billion over leaked tax returns.
A former IRS contractor pleaded guilty in 2023 for leaking President Trump’s and others’ tax information, receiving a five-year prison sentence.
President Trump dropped the lawsuit in exchange for creating a $1.7 billion compensation fund for people claiming unfair prosecution under the Biden administration.
President Trump himself cannot receive money from this "Anti-Weaponisation Fund."
The settlement states the IRS is "forever barred" from pursuing any tax claims against Trump and related parties pending as of May 18, 2026.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who signed the settlement, defended the fund against criticism that it favors Republicans and allies of President Trump.
President Trump is the first recent US president not to publicly release his tax returns, citing ongoing IRS audits.
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Vice President Vance explained that the U.S. pause in sending 4,000 troops to Poland was a delay, not a complete stop. He said the pause is a small issue and criticized European media for reacting too strongly.
Key Facts
The U.S. paused a troop deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland last week.
Vice President Vance said this was only a delay, not a withdrawal.
Vance described the pause as a minor event.
He spoke about this at a White House briefing.
Vance blamed European media for overreacting to the pause.
The troops are part of Pentagon operations in Europe.
The issue involves U.S. military movements related to Poland.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama expressed uncertainty about whether the state's new redistricting plan will be approved. This comes shortly after the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use new congressional maps that may benefit Republicans.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville is from Alabama and a member of the Republican Party.
Alabama has proposed new congressional district maps that are expected to favor Republicans.
The Supreme Court recently lifted a block on these new maps, allowing them to be considered.
Senator Tuberville said he is unsure if the redistricting measure will be approved by the state.
The discussion about the redistricting is happening shortly after the Supreme Court decision.
Redistricting is the process of drawing new boundaries for electoral districts.
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President Donald Trump gave reporters a tour of the new White House ballroom construction site amid debate in Congress about the $1 billion funding request. The ballroom is designed with advanced security features and will include offices and other facilities, but some lawmakers and the public oppose the project due to its cost and timing.
Key Facts
The White House ballroom is being built on the site of the former East Wing.
The administration requested $1 billion from taxpayers for security and construction, including the ballroom.
Senate rules blocked the funding request from being included in a bill for immigration enforcement.
Some Republican lawmakers oppose the price during an election year with high living costs.
The ballroom will have a "drone-proof" steel roof and go six stories underground.
Facilities inside will include a military hospital shield, research areas, offices for the First Lady, and a kitchen.
President Trump claims $400 million of the ballroom cost will come from private donors, including himself.
Most Americans oppose the ballroom, and a historic preservation group has sued to stop construction until Congress approves.
The ballroom is expected to be completed by September 2028, shortly before President Trump’s current term ends.
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