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Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men before dying by apparent suicide. Police had been searching for one teen after his mother reported he ran away with weapons, and the attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
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The shooting took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County.
The two gunmen were 17 and 18 years old.
The teens were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds shortly after the attack.
The mother of one teen called police about 9:40 a.m. saying he had run away with her guns and vehicle and was suicidal.
Police used license plate readers and alerted local schools to find the suspects before the shooting happened.
The mosque had non-Muslim visitors touring earlier that day to learn about Islam.
A security guard named Amin Abdullah was killed and praised for his heroic actions during the attack.
No students at the mosque’s school, which offers Islamic education, were harmed.
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Several candidates from well-known political families are running in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. These candidates often use their family names to gain recognition and support, while also trying to show their own unique ideas and values.
Key Facts
Jim Kingston is running for Congress in Georgia, hoping to take his father Jack Kingston’s old seat.
Jim Kingston says President Donald Trump has endorsed him.
Tom Begich, running for governor in Alaska, comes from a family with a history in Democratic politics.
Christine Pelosi, daughter of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is running for a California state senate seat.
John E. Sununu from New Hampshire is running in a Republican primary to return to the U.S. Senate; his family has held prominent political roles in the state.
Political science experts say family name recognition plays a big role in elections.
Candidates from legacy families try to balance using their family history with their own individual messages.
Political involvement across generations in families is compared to traditional trades passed down over time.
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Georgia is holding important primary elections for U.S. Senate and governor races. Republicans are competing to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and to win the governor's nomination, while Democrats are choosing their candidate to try to win the governor’s office.
Key Facts
Georgia’s primary election is set for Tuesday and includes key races for U.S. Senate and governor.
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is running for reelection without a primary challenger and has raised nearly $60 million.
Ossoff is critical of President Trump and focuses on fighting political corruption.
Republicans in the Senate race include Mike Collins, Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley, each promoting different approaches and conservative records.
Buddy Carter has accused Mike Collins of misusing taxpayer money; Collins denies the claims.
The Republican governor’s race is marked by high spending, with billionaire Rick Jackson spending over $61 million.
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, supported by President Trump, and others like Brad Raffensperger and Chris Carr, are competing for the Republican nomination.
Democrats have several candidates for governor, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Republican Geoff Duncan.
If no candidate wins a majority on Tuesday, the top two will advance to a runoff election in June.
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There is an ongoing discussion within the Democratic Party about the future direction of its progressive movement. Leaders are debating how wide the movement should be, who should lead it, and whether it should resemble the party's approach from 2016 or 2020.
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The Democratic Party is having an internal conversation about its progressive movement.
People are considering how broad the movement should become.
There is debate about who will lead or define the movement.
The discussion includes whether the movement should follow strategies like those in 2016 or 2020.
This negotiation is happening quietly within the party.
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President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate run-off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The race is very close, with concerns among Republicans about Paxton’s chances in the general election.
Key Facts
President Trump supported Ken Paxton, praising his loyalty and criticizing John Cornyn for not supporting him.
Neither Paxton nor Cornyn won a majority in the Texas primary, leading to a run-off election.
Texas has open primaries where voters can choose which party’s primary to vote in, but they must stick to one party’s primary.
Paxton has faced controversies including adultery, felony securities fraud charges, and impeachment.
Polls show a tight race between Paxton and Cornyn in the run-off, with some polls favoring Paxton and others Cornyn.
Republicans are worried Paxton might lose in the general election to Democrat James Talarico, who polls show is competitive or leading.
Trump’s endorsement may upset Senate Republicans, who favored Cornyn and rely on his support in the Senate.
Republicans currently have a Senate majority with 53 seats, while Democrats have 45 seats and 2 independents who vote with them.
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John Healey, the UK Labour defence secretary, warned that infighting among Labour Party members threatens the party’s ability to govern effectively. He urged members to focus on national issues like defense and the economy instead of personal political ambitions.
Key Facts
Healey criticized Labour figures competing to become prime minister, saying it damages the party’s credibility.
He emphasized the seriousness of current times, including Russia’s attack on Ukraine and economic problems for British families.
Healey called for the party to focus on governing, not personal ambitions or public image.
He mentioned increased defence spending under Labour, aiming for 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
The Ministry of Defence expects defence jobs to employ over half a million people in the next decade.
The long-delayed defence investment plan, which faces an £18 billion overspend, has not yet been published.
Healey criticized rival parties: Reform for ties to "pro-Russian" backers and Greens for wanting to reduce the defence industry.
Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, and Al Carns are among those seen as challenging Labour leadership, though Healey did not name them directly.
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A video has spread widely online showing teens causing damage and fighting inside a Chipotle restaurant near the Navy Yard. The chaotic behavior scared customers and raised concerns about local youth violence. Commentators suggest holding parents responsible for their children’s actions.
Key Facts
A group of teens destroyed property inside a Chipotle restaurant near the Navy Yard.
The teens threw chairs and fought each other during the incident.
Customers at the restaurant hid to avoid getting hurt.
The event happened in a neighborhood close to the article’s author.
The video of the incident was shared a lot on social media.
There are calls for parents to be held accountable for their children’s violence.
This is part of a larger concern about youth behavior and safety in the area.
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The U.S. Health Department withdrew a revised charter for a CDC vaccine advisory panel after it failed to meet federal public notice rules. The charter, pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., would have allowed anti-vaccine allies to join the advisory committee and influence vaccine policies. A court had previously blocked Kennedy’s changes to the CDC vaccine panel and schedule due to lack of qualifications and regulatory violations.
Key Facts
The Health Department pulled a new charter for the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) due to not following public notification rules.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted to appoint anti-vaccine allies to the advisory panel.
The revised charter aimed to focus on alleged vaccine injuries and include fringe groups in federal vaccine policy decisions.
In June 2025, Kennedy fired all 17 expert members of ACIP and replaced them with unqualified anti-vaccine supporters.
The new ACIP removed long-standing, evidence-based vaccine recommendations, including a universal hepatitis B vaccine dose at birth.
Studies showed that removing the hepatitis B birth dose would likely increase infections, cancers, deaths, and healthcare costs.
In January, Kennedy reduced the childhood vaccine schedule from 17 vaccines to 11 without using ACIP’s advice.
A federal judge blocked Kennedy’s vaccine changes and ruled new ACIP members were unqualified, nullifying their decisions.
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President Donald Trump is using his influence to support certain Republican candidates in primary elections across several states. Voters will decide if his endorsements help those candidates defeat Republicans who have opposed him. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is backing Democratic candidates aiming to win House seats in the fall.
Key Facts
President Trump is backing challengers against Republicans who have disagreed with him, such as Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky.
Massie has opposed Trump on issues like the release of Epstein files, war with Iran, and tax legislation.
Trump’s endorsement helped unseat five Indiana Republicans who voted against his redistricting plan.
In Georgia’s Republican governor race, Trump supports Burt Jones, who has spent $19 million, competing against Rick Jackson, who spent $83 million.
Trump did not endorse any Republican in Georgia’s Senate race, leaving multiple candidates competing to run against Democrat Jon Ossoff.
In Alabama, Trump endorsed Rep. Barry Moore for Senate to replace Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is supporting Democratic House candidates to try to flip Republican seats.
Some Republicans in Georgia who opposed Trump’s 2020 election claims, like Brad Raffensperger, are running for governor, with Raffensperger working to win back Republican voters.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate and answered many questions from senators on different topics. The discussion included issues related to Jeffrey Epstein and a fund aimed at preventing the misuse of federal funds for political purposes.
Key Facts
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General of the United States.
He testified before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Senators asked him tough questions on various topics.
One topic was related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Another topic involved an "anti-weaponization fund," which aims to stop federal money from being used in political conflicts.
The testimony was covered by CBS News.
Nikole Killion, a CBS congressional correspondent, provided the report.
The full testimony can be viewed on the CBS News app and website.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting with his top national security team to discuss military options against Iran after pausing planned attacks. He said Iran has just a few days to reach a diplomatic deal, while U.S. officials and Gulf leaders urged giving negotiations more time to avoid Iranian retaliation.
Key Facts
President Trump met Monday evening with national security officials to review military plans for Iran.
He announced a pause in planned attacks originally scheduled for Tuesday.
Trump set a deadline of two to three days for a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran.
Before the pause, Trump was close to ordering a strike, saying he was "an hour away."
Gulf leaders warned about possible Iranian retaliation on their infrastructure if attacks proceeded.
The meeting included Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, Defense Secretary Hegseth, CIA Director Ratcliffe, and others.
U.S. officials report the latest Iranian counter-offer showed little progress.
Trump indicated he might resume military action soon if diplomacy fails.
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Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana said he does not regret voting to convict President Donald Trump in an impeachment trial five years ago, even though it may have cost him his Senate seat. Cassidy lost his Republican primary after Trump endorsed his opponent and now speaks openly about supporting the Constitution.
Key Facts
Senator Bill Cassidy voted to convict President Donald Trump in an impeachment trial related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Cassidy lost the Republican primary in Louisiana after Trump endorsed another candidate.
Cassidy says he has no regrets and feels proud of upholding the Constitution.
Some Republican colleagues, loyal to Trump, reacted quietly or critically to Cassidy’s loss.
Senator Lindsey Graham said those who oppose Trump politically will lose elections.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, who also voted to convict Trump, expressed regret about Cassidy’s defeat.
Cassidy worked to show support for Trump after the impeachment vote, including backing a Trump nominee despite some disagreements.
Cassidy hinted he may speak more about recent political issues but did not criticize Trump directly in his latest comments.
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The NAACP has started a campaign called “Out of Bounds” asking Black athletes, their families, fans, and alumni to boycott college sports programs in eight southern states. These states have made changes to voting maps that reduce Black voting power, and the campaign wants these states to restore fair political representation.
Key Facts
The NAACP’s “Out of Bounds” campaign targets public universities in Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia.
These states have changed voting maps to reduce Black political representation after a Supreme Court decision weakened the Voting Rights Act.
The campaign asks athletes being recruited to these schools to delay committing until fair voting maps are restored.
Current athletes are encouraged to speak out, ask their schools to oppose voting suppression, and consider transferring.
Fans, alumni, and donors are urged not to buy tickets or merchandise for these programs and to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) instead.
The NAACP links athletic programs’ financial success to Black athletes while their states diminish Black political power.
Past athlete-led protests, such as those in Mississippi and at the University of Missouri, influenced change in social and racial issues.
The Congressional Black Caucus opposes legislation that benefits major sports institutions while Black voting rights are being reduced in the South.
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President Donald Trump is supporting Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, in the Republican primary against the current Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th District. The primary race has become heated with strong competition between the two candidates.
Key Facts
The race is for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
Ed Gallrein is a former Navy SEAL.
Thomas Massie is the current Republican Congressman.
President Donald Trump is endorsing Ed Gallrein.
The primary competition between Massie and Gallrein is intense.
The news report was covered by CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro.
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Voters in Alabama are participating in important primary elections after the Supreme Court made a decision about Louisiana’s congressional district boundaries. This ruling affects how districts are drawn, which can change who represents these areas in Congress.
Key Facts
Alabama is holding primary elections to select candidates for upcoming general elections.
The Supreme Court recently ruled on the congressional map for Louisiana.
This ruling involves redrawing district boundaries, a process called redistricting.
Redistricting can influence election outcomes by changing which voters are grouped together.
The Alabama primaries are seen as important contests following this court decision.
CBS News is reporting on how this affects voters and races in Alabama.
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Senate Republicans expressed frustration after President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton instead of Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary. This endorsement significantly reduces Cornyn’s chances of winning the May 26 runoff election.
Key Facts
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate Republican primary.
Ken Paxton is currently the Texas Attorney General.
Senator John Cornyn is the incumbent U.S. Senator seeking re-election.
The endorsement by Trump has upset many Senate Republicans.
The primary runoff is scheduled for May 26.
Senate Republicans feel this endorsement harms Cornyn’s chances.
Some Republicans criticized Paxton as having ethical issues.
The endorsement influence is significant in Republican primaries in Texas.
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Senator Chris Coons asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if the details of settlements from President Trump’s "anti-weaponization" fund will be made public. Blanche answered questions during a Senate committee hearing.
Key Facts
Senator Chris Coons is a Democrat from Delaware.
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
The question was about settlements linked to President Trump’s "anti-weaponization" fund.
The inquiry happened during a Senate committee meeting on Tuesday.
The issue concerns whether settlement details will be disclosed to the public.
CBS News reported and provided a video of the event.
The hearing is part of congressional oversight of the Justice Department’s actions.
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Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, was killed while stopping gunmen from entering the mosque. Authorities say his actions saved lives, and many people are paying tribute to him as a hero.
Key Facts
Amin Abdullah worked as a security guard at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
He was killed while trying to stop gunmen from entering the mosque.
Abdullah was a father of eight children.
Authorities describe his actions as heroic.
His efforts helped protect people inside the mosque.
Many individuals are expressing respect and gratitude for Abdullah.
The incident took place in San Diego, California.
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Senator Susan Collins questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about a new $1.7 billion fund meant to prevent the misuse of weapons. The fund is part of a legal settlement involving President Donald Trump’s Justice Department and the IRS. Blanche said the fund is not common but has happened before.
Key Facts
Senator Susan Collins is a Republican from Maine.
The fund is called the "anti-weaponization fund."
It involves more than $1.7 billion.
The fund was created as part of a settlement in a lawsuit against the IRS.
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
Blanche defended the fund, saying it is unusual but not without precedent.
The fund is connected to actions by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria spoke about a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that resulted in three deaths. He said no one should have to worry about being safe while they worship.
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A shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
Three people were killed in the shooting.
Mayor Todd Gloria addressed the incident publicly.
The mayor expressed that people should feel safe when they worship.
The event took place in San Diego, California.
The mayor’s comments were shared during a CBS News interview.
The Islamic Center is a place of worship for the Muslim community.
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