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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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President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Justice Department to look into mail-in ballots in Maryland. This comes after the state election board said some voters were sent the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary elections.
Key Facts
President Trump ordered an investigation by the Justice Department.
The investigation focuses on mail-in ballots in Maryland.
Maryland’s election board reported that some voters received incorrect ballots.
Around 500,000 mail-in ballots were reportedly sent out in error.
The issue relates to the upcoming primary elections in Maryland.
The state detected and reported the problem with the ballots.
The investigation aims to review the situation and ensure election integrity.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said California Governor Gavin Newsom is the best positioned Democrat for the 2028 presidential race. De Blasio made this statement during an interview with NewsNation.
Key Facts
Bill De Blasio is the former mayor of New York City.
Gavin Newsom is the current governor of California.
De Blasio named Newsom as the leading Democrat for the 2028 presidential race.
The comment was made during an interview with NewsNation.
De Blasio said Newsom “has played his cards the best” for 2028.
The article focuses on Democratic leaders and the upcoming presidential election cycle.
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President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement is seen as a boost for Paxton’s campaign to win the Senate seat in the November election.
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Trump called Ken Paxton a “true MAGA Warrior” who serves Texas well.
Paxton and Cornyn will face each other in a runoff on May 26 after finishing as the top two in the March 3 primary.
Cornyn is a four-term senator and has Senate Republican leadership support.
Cornyn had a cooler relationship with Trump and was criticized by Trump for not supporting him early enough.
Some Republicans think Paxton could hurt their chances in the general election.
Democrats have nominated Texas State Rep. James Talarico for the Senate seat.
Paxton was acquitted in a 2023 impeachment trial.
The runoff battle is drawing a lot of money and attention within the Republican Party.
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Former FBI Director James Comey said he expects to be considered for a Department of Justice fund designed to compensate people who think they were unfairly investigated or prosecuted. The fund, worth $1.776 billion, aims to address cases where the justice system was misused.
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The Department of Justice created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate people who believe they were unfairly targeted in investigations or prosecutions.
James Comey, the former FBI Director, said he thinks he will be eligible for this compensation.
Comey spoke about this on CNN with Jake Tapper.
The fund is called an “anti-weaponization fund,” meaning it is meant to prevent the misuse of government legal powers.
The purpose of the fund is to provide money to those harmed by improper use of investigations or prosecutions.
This fund is a new initiative by the Department of Justice.
Comey had an initial reaction considering the fund’s announcement as significant news.
The fund may affect several people who feel that justice was not properly served in their cases.
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Todd Blanche, acting U.S. attorney general, said he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for sex trafficking. He made the statement during a Senate hearing while responding to questions about clemency for Maxwell.
Key Facts
Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. attorney general and a former lawyer for President Trump.
Blanche committed during a Senate hearing not to recommend a pardon for Maxwell.
Maxwell’s appeals were exhausted, with the Supreme Court declining to hear her case.
Maxwell refused to testify before a House committee without receiving clemency.
There was debate earlier about whether President Trump should consider a pardon in exchange for Maxwell’s cooperation.
Blanche interviewed Maxwell in 2023 about the Epstein case; the Justice Department later released the interview records.
Maxwell was moved from a low-security prison in Florida to a minimum-security camp in Texas, reportedly receiving better treatment.
Blanche denied that President Trump personally sent him to interview Maxwell or knew about her prison treatment.
Survivor advocates strongly oppose any clemency for Maxwell, viewing it as undermining justice.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Hunter Biden can apply for President Donald Trump’s new anti-weaponization fund, which offers money or apologies to people who claim they were unfairly targeted by government actions. The fund is part of a deal to end a lawsuit against the IRS and has received criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
Key Facts
Todd Blanche testified that Hunter Biden is eligible to apply for President Trump’s anti-weaponization fund.
The fund was created after a settlement to stop Trump administration's lawsuit against the IRS.
It provides a way for people who say they were unfairly targeted by government to seek apologies or money.
The fund has $1.776 billion available from a government judgment fund.
Both Republicans and Democrats have criticized the fund.
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax charges and was convicted on gun charges related to a 2018 firearm purchase.
Hunter Biden was pardoned by President Biden before leaving office.
Applying to the fund does not guarantee any money or awards.
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Federal prosecutors in Miami have started a new criminal investigation into detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This investigation focuses on suspected money-laundering connected to a Venezuelan welfare food program and comes after Maduro was already charged with drug trafficking and firearms offenses in New York.
Key Facts
Federal prosecutors in Miami launched a new criminal investigation against Nicolás Maduro around March.
The probe focuses on money laundering linked to a Venezuelan food program called CLAP.
Maduro was captured by U.S. forces in Venezuela and faces charges in New York for drug trafficking and firearms crimes.
Alex Saab, a business associate of Maduro, was recently deported to the U.S. and indicted for money laundering related to the same food program.
Saab was previously pardoned by President Joe Biden after serving prison time, then returned to Venezuela in a prisoner swap.
Prosecutors believe Saab manages some of Maduro’s money, which has been difficult to trace.
The Justice Department and White House officials are concerned the current indictment lacks money-laundering charges against Maduro.
The new Miami investigation is led by prosecutor Michael Berger and involves FBI, Homeland Security, and IRS agents.
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President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Paxton is running against the current Senator John Cornyn, with the primary runoff happening soon.
Key Facts
President Trump called Ken Paxton an “America First Patriot” and a “true MAGA Warrior.”
The endorsement was posted by Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Paxton is trying to replace Senator John Cornyn in the November general election.
Some leading Republicans believe Cornyn would be a stronger candidate in the general election.
Texas Democrats nominated James Talarico as their candidate for the Senate seat.
Paxton faced an impeachment trial on corruption charges in 2023 but was acquitted.
He also reached a settlement in a securities fraud case in 2024.
The Texas Republican primary runoff is scheduled for early May.
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President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Senate runoff against Senator John Cornyn. The runoff is scheduled for May 26, following a primary where neither candidate received over 50% of the vote.
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will compete in a runoff election for the Texas Senate seat on May 26.
In the March 3 primary, Cornyn received about 42% of votes, and Paxton about 41%.
President Trump endorsed Paxton on his social media platform, calling him a "fighter" and loyal supporter.
Trump described Cornyn as a good man but criticized him for not supporting Trump early enough in his 2024 presidential campaign.
Senate Republican leaders have preferred Cornyn, seeing him as a stronger candidate for the general election.
Early voting for the runoff started on May 22.
The Democratic nominee for the seat is Texas state Representative James Talarico.
Talarico said the fight is about economic inequality, not party politics.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to remove regulations on four types of harmful chemicals called PFAS from drinking water rules and will give more time for water systems to meet limits on two other PFAS chemicals. The EPA says this is to fix legal issues with earlier rules and allow more time for compliance, while some health experts express concern about potential health risks.
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The EPA wants to cancel rules on four kinds of PFAS chemicals in drinking water because they say the original rules were made through an "unlawful procedure."
Drinking water systems could get an extra two years, until 2031, to meet limits on two PFAS chemicals: PFOA and PFOS.
PFAS are chemicals found in products like nonstick pans, waterproof clothes, and stain-resistant furniture.
These chemicals can stay in the human body for many years and are linked to health problems such as lower birth weights, infections, thyroid and liver diseases.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer calls PFAS Group 1 carcinogens, meaning they can cause cancer.
The EPA says the new deadline extensions are because earlier timelines were unrealistic and costly for water systems to meet.
Some scientists and health experts worry that removing these rules could harm efforts to protect public health.
The EPA mentioned it might create stronger future regulations after fixing the current legal issues.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest member of the US Supreme Court, publicly criticized the court for recent controversial decisions, saying the court should avoid appearing political. She warned that the court’s rulings have caused confusion and harm public trust and stressed the need for clear principles.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at a legal conference about concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent rulings.
She wrote a dissent against a decision weakening the Voting Rights Act and redrawing Louisiana’s congressional map.
Jackson said courts should not issue politically motivated rulings and must follow consistent rules.
The conservative majority on the court has faced criticism for decisions seen as favoring President Donald Trump and his allies.
Jackson emphasized that public confidence in the court depends on it appearing fair and not political.
Conservative justices, like Samuel Alito, rejected Jackson’s criticism, calling it unfounded.
Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden and is one of three liberal justices on the nine-member court.
The court has a six-justice conservative majority since 2020, which has led to many significant rulings shifting the court’s direction.
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Two teenage suspects carried out a deadly gun attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men before taking their own lives. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime but have not confirmed a clear motive.
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The attack occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday around 11:43 a.m. local time.
Police arrived four minutes after the first report and found three men dead outside the mosque.
The suspects, aged 17 and 18, were found dead nearby from self-inflicted wounds.
Before the shooting, one suspect’s mother reported her son missing with her firearms and car, saying he might be suicidal and was dressed in camouflage.
The victims were Amin Abdullah (a mosque security guard and father of eight), Nader Awad, and Mansour Kaziha.
Amin Abdullah is credited with heroic actions that helped stop the attack from becoming worse.
A weapon had hate speech written on it, and a suicide note showed writings about racial pride.
Police are treating the shooting as a potential hate crime.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before Congress for the first time since leading the Justice Department. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance planned a White House press briefing amid scrutiny over a $1.776 billion fund intended to pay allies of President Donald Trump who say they were politically targeted. President Trump also announced he delayed a planned military strike on Iran due to ongoing serious negotiations.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before Congress for his first testimony in this role.
The Justice Department plans to create a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim political targeting.
Vice President JD Vance scheduled a press briefing at the White House at 1 p.m. EDT.
President Donald Trump postponed a major military strike on Iran that was planned for Tuesday.
The delay was due to serious negotiations and requests from U.S. Gulf allies hoping for a peaceful resolution.
President Trump described the planned attack as "very major" but hopes the delay could last "maybe forever."
The U.S. is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to end tensions with Iran.
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President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement boosts Paxton's campaign as they compete for the Republican nomination ahead of the November Senate election.
Key Facts
President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton on social media, calling him a "true MAGA Warrior."
The endorsement energized Paxton’s supporters at a campaign event in Allen, Texas.
Paxton and Cornyn are competing in a May 26 runoff after March 3 primary results.
Cornyn is a four-term senator and has supported Trump’s agenda in Washington.
Paxton positions himself as a strong supporter of the Make America Great Again movement.
Republican party establishment favors Cornyn as their general election candidate.
Democrat James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for the Texas Senate seat.
Cornyn criticized Paxton, saying he would be a liability in a general election.
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Vice President Vance will give an update at the White House about ongoing talks with Iran. These talks seem to be struggling, and President Trump has paused new attacks on Iran after allies in the Gulf asked him to, but he still warns of possible military action.
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Vice President Vance will speak to reporters from the White House on Tuesday afternoon.
U.S.-Iran negotiations are not progressing well and face challenges.
A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is currently unstable.
President Trump decided to delay new strikes against Iran on Monday.
This delay came after Gulf allies asked for a pause in military action.
Despite the delay, President Trump has not removed the threat of future attacks.
The briefing aims to inform the public about the status of relations with Iran.
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President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas Senate primary runoff. Paxton will face the current Republican Senator John Cornyn in the May 26 election.
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President Trump officially supports Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary.
The primary runoff election is scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Ken Paxton is the Texas Attorney General.
John Cornyn is the current Republican U.S. Senator from Texas.
Early voting for the primary runoff has already started.
This endorsement is part of the Republican party’s primary process in Texas.
The article was published on May 19, 2026.
The endorsement was made public near the White House construction site where Trump spoke to the press.
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Rep. Jack Bergman said that now is the right time to promote new treatments using psychedelic drugs because President Trump recently supported this research. Bergman spoke at an event focused on improving mental health with psychedelics, which are drugs that can affect the mind.
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Rep. Jack Bergman is a Republican from Michigan.
He spoke at an event called “Rethinking Psychedelic Treatment for America’s Mental Health Crisis.”
The event was sponsored by Definium Therapeutics, a company involved in this area.
Bergman is a co-founder and co-chair of Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH), a group working on psychedelic drug policies.
President Trump has shown support for research into psychedelic treatments.
Psychedelic treatments are being considered as potential solutions for mental health problems.
This topic is gaining attention in U.S. government discussions.
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