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President Donald Trump is challenging Representative Thomas Massie in a primary election in Kentucky. This race is one of the most expensive House primaries in U.S. history and will show how much influence Trump still has over the Republican Party.
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President Trump is targeting a Republican critic, Representative Thomas Massie, in Kentucky's primary race.
The Kentucky primary has become the most costly U.S. House primary election ever.
Trump has successfully helped remove another critic in Louisiana before this race.
The primary will test Trump's control over the Republican Party.
This event is part of the broader U.S. midterm elections.
The article was published on May 19, 2026.
Representative Thomas Massie is known as a strong critic of President Trump within the party.
The outcome could influence future Republican leadership and strategies.
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A senior minister defended the government’s choice to keep some documents secret about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington. The intelligence committee said the government redacted or withheld information against Parliament’s wishes, but ministers said protecting sensitive personal data is necessary for national security.
Key Facts
The government delayed releasing some documents on Peter Mandelson’s ambassador appointment until June.
Ministers said some personal details of junior officials and raw vetting data should not be published.
The intelligence and security committee (ISC) criticized the government for withholding and redacting too much information.
Parliament had voted to release all related documents with agreed redactions for security and diplomacy.
The ISC wants transparency about what information is redacted and why.
Some MPs support the government’s need for secrecy; others say the government is ignoring Parliament’s rules.
The controversy continues weeks after the Mandelson appointment caused political criticism.
The dispute includes concerns over following proper legal processes and respecting parliamentary decisions.
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President Donald Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs program has caused inflation to rise to 3.8 percent in April by reversing the recent trend of falling prices. Although inflation is not expected to reach the highest levels seen during President Biden's term, it is likely to stay higher than usual for several months.
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President Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs program has impacted inflation rates.
Inflation rose to 3.8 percent in April.
The previous trend had been falling inflation, known as disinflation.
Inflation is not expected to reach the peak levels seen under President Biden.
Inflation is expected to remain elevated for several months.
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The Treasury Department’s top lawyer resigned after the Justice Department created a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who say they were unfairly targeted by the government, including some involved in the January 6 events. President Trump had appointed Brian Morrissey as the Treasury’s general counsel last year.
Key Facts
The Treasury Department’s chief legal officer resigned on Monday.
The Justice Department started a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.”
This fund aims to pay people who claim they were wrongly targeted by the government.
Some people who could receive payments were involved in the January 6 riot.
President Trump nominated Brian Morrissey as Treasury’s general counsel in 2023.
The resignation happened soon after the launch of this fund.
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Voters in St Brelade, Jersey are concerned about many empty shops and the rising cost of living. Local business owners face high rent and lack of government support, while some residents rely on food banks despite the island's wealth.
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Les Quennevais Parade and Precinct in St Brelade have many empty shops.
High rents and poor upkeep of buildings are reasons many shops have closed.
Joe Pinzari, a local business owner, closed one of his two shops because rent was too high, reaching up to 27% of his earnings.
People in Jersey, a wealthy place, are struggling and some are using food banks.
Residents say the government should do more to support businesses and help people with costs.
Some suggest creating a local enterprise centre to help small businesses survive tough times.
There are calls to improve social housing because many people have difficulty finding affordable homes.
Protecting the Jersey National Park is also a priority for some residents, balancing the environment with social and economic needs.
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A new bipartisan highway bill in the House suggests adding a $130 registration fee for electric vehicles and a $35 fee for plug-in hybrids. This bill aims to fund improvements to the nation's roads, bridges, and rail systems.
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The bill is called the Five-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill.
It includes a $130 annual fee for electric vehicles.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles would have to pay a $35 registration fee.
The fees are meant to help pay for transportation infrastructure.
The bill has support from members of both major political parties.
It addresses funding for roads, bridges, rail, and other infrastructure projects.
The bill is currently being considered in the House of Representatives.
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Senator Michael Bennet criticized Colorado Governor Jared Polis for shortening the sentence of Tina Peters, who was convicted for allowing a voting system breach. Bennet said this decision was very bad and would prevent Polis from being a good U.S. Senator.
Key Facts
Tina Peters is a former county clerk convicted of helping a voting system breach.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis shortened Peters’s sentence, a process called commuting.
Senator Michael Bennet is strongly against Polis’s decision.
Bennet said the decision was “terrible.”
Bennet also said the decision would be "disqualifying" if Polis wanted to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Many Democrats share Bennet’s negative view of Polis’s action.
The issue relates to voting system security and legal consequences.
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Children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce told UK MPs that reading for pleasure should be more important than reading to learn in schools and at home. He said many children no longer enjoy reading because of factors like poverty, the pandemic, and too much focus on tests.
Key Facts
Only one in three children aged 8 to 18 in the UK enjoy reading for fun, a 36% drop since 2005.
Cottrell-Boyce said that teaching reading skills without encouraging enjoyment can make kids dislike reading.
He urged the government to support parents and nursery staff in reading aloud to children, building their confidence.
Poverty, including lack of basic things like a bed, can stop children from having bedtime stories.
Early childhood is the key time to build a love of reading; later education helps but is less important.
Early-years workers are often low paid and young, many affected by school closures during the pandemic.
Cottrell-Boyce believes fixing reading enjoyment is possible by putting pleasure before formal learning.
The UK is running a national year of reading to try to increase reading for pleasure among children.
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Millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits may get a bigger cost-of-living increase (COLA) in 2027 because of rising prices. However, a report says even higher payments might not fully make up for the loss in what retirees can buy compared to ten years ago.
Key Facts
Social Security beneficiaries get a yearly COLA to help benefits keep up with inflation.
Over 70 million Americans depend on Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits.
The 2027 COLA could be between 3.9% and 4.2%, higher than the 2.8% increase in 2026.
Inflation is rising due to higher energy, housing, and food costs.
Inflation is measured by the CPI-W, which is used to calculate COLAs.
Despite COLA increases, retirees have lost about 13.7% of their buying power since 2016.
Benefits would need to go up about 15.8%, or $295.85 per month, to match 2016 buying power.
A report suggests changing how COLAs are calculated to better reflect seniors’ actual expenses.
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A 9-year-old boy described the fear he felt during a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where three people were killed. The boy and other children hid in a closet while gunfire erupted, and police are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime.
Key Facts
A shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, killing three adults connected to the mosque.
The victims included a security guard who helped limit the number of deaths.
Two attackers, aged 17 and 18, died by apparent suicide in a stolen car used to reach the mosque.
The 9-year-old boy heard many gunshots and hid with classmates in a closet during the attack.
Children were escorted out with their hands up and saw injured or dead people as they left.
Police said hate speech was involved in the attack, but no specific threats had been made to the mosque.
The boy’s mother emigrated from Gaza and now lives in southern California.
Gun violence is a leading cause of death for young people in the United States.
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A judge in New York made a decision about important evidence for Luigi Mangione’s murder trial. Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Key Facts
The trial is taking place in New York state court.
The judge ruled on what evidence can be shown in court.
Key pieces of evidence include a gun and a red notebook.
Luigi Mangione is the defendant in the murder case.
The victim is Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The murder is alleged to have happened in 2024.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge.
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Survivors of an Iranian attack on a U.S. military post in Kuwait said the Army did not respond to their request for more medical support before the strike. They spoke publicly about what happened during and before the attack.
Key Facts
The attack targeted a U.S. command post in Kuwait.
The strike was deadly for U.S. military personnel.
Survivors requested additional medical support before the attack.
The Army allegedly did not act on these requests.
CBS News reported on the survivors’ accounts.
The report included video and interviews from the scene.
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The article discusses viral relationship tests that people use to quickly judge if their partner cares or is a good match. Experts say while small actions can show something about a person, relying on quick tests may harm trust and oversimplify complex relationships.
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Popular relationship tests include the “orange peel test,” “bird test,” “waiter test,” and “tofu (food opinion) test.”
The orange peel test asks a partner to peel an orange to see if they are attentive and helpful.
The bird test involves pointing out something small to see if the partner responds and shows interest.
The waiter test judges how a partner treats service staff as a sign of their kindness and empathy.
The tofu test checks a partner’s reaction to opinions about food to measure openness and respect.
Experts say small actions can indicate relationship health but only when seen as part of a pattern over time.
Secretly testing a partner can damage trust according to psychology experts.
Social media encourages quick and entertaining answers, which can oversimplify relationship issues.
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Republican-controlled state legislatures are redrawing voting districts in ways that split and reduce Black voters' influence, especially in southern states like Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. These changes follow a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act for Black political representation.
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Tennessee’s Republican-led legislature redrew Memphis’s ninth district, splitting Black voters and reducing their political power.
The Tennessee legislature passed a law to keep a Confederate flag on Williamson County’s seal, despite a court ruling allowing its removal.
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais limited the Voting Rights Act’s power to protect Black-majority districts.
Louisiana plans to eliminate one of its two Black-majority districts following the ruling, and Alabama has already erased one.
In Mississippi, the Republican governor and legislators are targeting Bennie Thompson’s district, the only Black congressional district in the state.
The Congressional Black Caucus chair said nearly one-third of its members are at risk of losing their seats by 2028.
African American representation in Congress grew from 13 members in 1971 to 62 today, but current redistricting threatens this progress.
Historical examples show racial political power has been reduced through legal and administrative means without direct public declarations.
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Two Labour cabinet ministers urged their party colleagues to stop giving harmful anonymous news briefings as the party faces a likely leadership contest. They stressed the importance of respecting each other and focusing on serving the public after poor election results.
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Labour has recently suffered bad results in elections in Scotland, Wales, and English councils.
Anonymous briefings have been spreading negative comments about party members and leadership contenders.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper apologized to former Labour councillors who lost their seats.
Cooper called for respectful debate inside the party and respect for voters relying on Labour.
Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds reminded Labour MPs that they are the current government with a responsibility to work together.
Some anonymous briefings accused Labour MPs of being inexperienced or attacking leadership candidates like Wes Streeting.
Many of the anonymous briefings come from officials and advisers, not only MPs.
The ministers warned that factional fighting in public is harmful to the party’s image and mission.
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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are falling. Vice President Vance is preparing to speak in the White House press room. Meanwhile, Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania is causing frustration among Democrats.
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President Trump’s approval ratings have dropped recently.
Vice President Vance is set to hold a press briefing at the White House.
Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania and is currently a source of frustration for Democrats.
The Hill hosted a live discussion called “The Fight for 2028” about the presidential race.
The discussion featured Amie Parnes and Ian Swanson from The Hill.
The event included a question-and-answer session on recent political developments.
The focus of the event was the latest news about the 2028 presidential election.
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Republican Representative Thomas Massie is competing in a primary election against Ed Gallrein, a challenger supported by President Donald Trump. The election is happening in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District and is attracting attention due to President Trump's involvement.
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Thomas Massie is the current Republican Congressman for Kentucky's 4th District.
Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, is challenging Massie in the Republican primary.
President Donald Trump supports Ed Gallrein in this race.
The primary election is seen as important because of Trump's influence.
The race could affect the balance of power within the Republican Party in Kentucky.
This contest highlights divisions among Republicans ahead of upcoming elections.
Media outlets like CBS News are covering the race closely.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin said that President Donald Trump wants to use a new fund called the “anti-weaponization fund” to pay allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the Biden administration. Raskin described this plan as something new and unusual in U.S. history.
Key Facts
President Trump announced an “anti-weaponization fund.”
The fund is meant to compensate allies of President Trump.
These allies say they were wrongly investigated or targeted by President Biden’s administration.
Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke about this on MS NOW with Rachel Maddow.
Raskin called the idea of funding a “private militia” unusual for U.S. history.
Raskin comes from Maryland and is a Democrat.
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A group of fans called "The Mangionistas" showed up at a New York court hearing supporting Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Some fans made harsh comments about Thompson's death, causing public outrage and raising questions about how they received official press passes.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione pleaded not guilty to all charges and faces state and federal trials later this year.
"The Mangionistas" are superfans of Mangione who attended his court hearing and made controversial remarks about Thompson’s death.
These fans used city-issued press credentials, sparking concern about the press credentialing process.
Some fans claimed the media is biased against Mangione and that their group highlights social issues.
Mangione’s lawyer condemned the fans’ comments and said they do not represent Mangione or most of his supporters.
Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a New York City hotel in December 2024.
The city mayor’s office is reviewing the process for granting media credentials following the incident.
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The UK government will delay publishing the second batch of documents about Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US until after Parliament’s recess. The government says some files are being withheld or redacted for security or privacy reasons, despite concerns from MPs who want full disclosure.
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The second batch of Mandelson files will not be published this month but after Parliament returns on June 1.
Some documents are being withheld or edited for reasons including national security and personal privacy.
MPs had voted to force the government to publish all papers on Mandelson’s appointment using a process called a humble address.
The government initially opposed full publication, fearing harm to security or diplomatic relations.
Sensitive documents were reviewed by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), which advised on what could be shared.
ISC members, including deputy chairman Sir Jeremy Wright, want Parliament’s consent before further redactions or withholding of documents.
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones defended the redactions and said personal data like bank details would not be published.
The government plans to publish the documents after Parliament’s recess, once time is available in the House.
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