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Georgia Republicans are choosing their candidate to run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November election. Three main Republicans—Mike Collins, Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley—are competing for the nomination, but the race is difficult because Ossoff has won before and Georgia voters are divided.
Key Facts
Mike Collins is a two-term House member who supports President Donald Trump and his "Make America Great Again" movement.
Collins faces competition from Representative Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, a lawyer and former football coach backed by Governor Brian Kemp.
Governor Kemp has not endorsed Collins or Carter but supports Dooley as a political outsider.
No candidate has a clear policy advantage; electability is seen as the main factor.
Donald Trump has not endorsed any candidate in this primary race.
Jon Ossoff is the only Democratic senator running for reelection in a state that President Trump won in 2020.
Republicans are concerned because Democrats have won recent Senate contests in Georgia despite Trump’s previous success there.
Collins is known for his strong social media presence and conservative positions, including sponsoring immigration-related legislation signed by President Trump.
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A strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the U.S. for three days. Unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are still negotiating but have not reached an agreement. Many commuters are facing delays and are finding other ways to get to work.
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The strike began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and involves about half of the LIRR workforce.
Five unions representing train engineers, machinists, and signal workers are participating.
Workers want higher wages to keep up with inflation and rising living costs.
The MTA says the requested raises would cause big fare increases and are higher than pay for other union workers.
Around 250,000 people normally ride the LIRR daily.
The MTA is running free shuttle buses but fewer people are using them than expected.
Negotiations have been going on since 2023 but stalled over pay and healthcare.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the National Mediation Board have urged both sides to reach a deal quickly.
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Since President Donald Trump began his second term, over 145,000 US children likely had a parent detained by immigration authorities, according to a Brookings Institution report. The study highlights that many affected children are very young and come from families linked mostly to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Key Facts
About 146,635 US citizen children had a parent detained since January of President Trump's second term.
More than 22,000 children had all their co-resident parents detained.
Around 36% of these children are younger than six years old.
Nearly 54% of affected children have parents from Mexico; over 25% have parents from Guatemala and Honduras combined.
Washington DC and Texas had the highest rates of children with detained parents, with over five children per 1,000 impacted.
The US Department of Homeland Security reported 18,277 detainees with US citizen children in fiscal 2025 but this number likely undercounts.
Investigations found that about 18,400 parents had been arrested in the first 7 months of 2025, affecting around 32,000 children, including 12,000 US citizens.
The DHS states families are not separated forcefully, and parents can decide whether to leave with their children or have them placed with a safe person.
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The U.S. government is banning foreign travelers who have visited Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entering the country. This action is to prevent the spread of Ebola, following a recent outbreak in those nations.
Key Facts
The ban applies to foreign passport holders who were in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or South Sudan within 21 days.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is enforcing this restriction.
The CDC is using Title 42, a law that lets its director block certain noncitizens from entering the U.S. to protect public health.
The measure aims to control the spread of Ebola after the outbreak in these African countries.
This ban does not apply to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
The restriction is part of efforts to secure public health and safety.
The Ebola outbreak in the affected countries has increased concern about the disease spreading internationally.
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President Donald Trump has dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns. His administration will create a $1.77 billion fund to compensate some of his political allies who were allegedly targeted unfairly by law enforcement.
Key Facts
President Trump withdrew a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS related to leaked tax returns.
The lawsuit concerned leaks made by a former IRS contractor, Charles Littlejohn, who disclosed Trump’s tax returns to the media in 2019-2020.
Littlejohn pleaded guilty and received a five-year prison sentence for improper disclosures.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $1.77 billion "Anti-Weaponisation Fund" to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted by law enforcement ("weaponisation" and "lawfare").
The fund is part of the settlement agreement related to the dropped lawsuit.
President Trump and his family argued the IRS did not do enough to stop the leaks.
Some politicians criticized the fund, calling it unfair and a misuse of taxpayer money.
It is unclear who specifically will receive money from the fund or how it will be distributed.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 37% in a recent poll, reaching his lowest point in his second term. Many voters disapprove of how he is handling the economy and the Iran war, which has affected his support among independents.
Key Facts
Trump's approval rating fell 3% to 37% since January, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
About 64% of voters disapprove of Trump's management of the economy.
69% disapprove of his handling of cost-of-living issues.
Among independents, 69% disapprove of Trump, up from 62% earlier in the year.
65% of voters disapprove of how Trump is managing the Iran war.
Less than 25% think the $29 billion spent on the Iran conflict is worth it.
64% of Americans believe going to war with Iran was the wrong choice.
Democrats also face low satisfaction from their voters, with 44% unhappy about the party’s performance.
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The Justice Department started a new fund worth nearly $1.8 billion to prevent misuse of government power after President Donald Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion. This fund will provide money and formal apologies to people who settle certain cases.
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President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The lawsuit was settled with an agreement to create a $1.776 billion fund.
The fund is called an “anti-weaponization fund.”
The fund will pay money to people who reach settlements in relevant cases.
The fund will also issue formal apologies to those who qualify.
The Justice Department launched the fund on Monday.
The goal is to prevent the misuse or weaponizing of government agencies in legal matters.
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The article suggests that Kash Patel is living a VIP lifestyle while holding a government position. It points out that this behavior conflicts with campaigning against government waste and elite privilege.
Key Facts
Kash Patel holds a government position.
He is reportedly living a VIP lifestyle.
The lifestyle includes privileges typically associated with elites.
Campaigns exist against government waste and excessive privilege.
The article implies Patel’s behavior conflicts with such campaigns.
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Three young people were arrested in Austin, Texas, after they drove around the city in stolen cars and fired guns randomly at different places, injuring four people. Police caught two boys, ages 15 and 17, during a traffic stop and detained a third juvenile later at a gas station.
Key Facts
At least 10 random shootings happened across Austin over the weekend.
Four people were injured, including one who is critically hurt.
The suspects fired guns at fire stations, apartments, and houses.
The suspects were driving stolen vehicles; they stole at least four cars during the incidents.
Two boys, ages 15 and 17, were caught during a car stop; a third juvenile was captured later nearby.
The 15-year-old had previously stolen the gun used in the shootings.
Police said there is no clear motive; the shootings appear random.
Residents in part of southern Austin were told to stay indoors while police searched for the suspects, but the order was lifted after arrests.
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President Donald Trump has dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns. In exchange, the government will create a $1.7 billion fund to compensate people who say they were unfairly investigated.
Key Facts
President Trump sued the IRS in January for failing to stop a former contractor from leaking his tax returns.
The lawsuit was dropped shortly before a May 20 deadline to decide if the case was legally valid.
The settlement creates a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponisation fund" to pay and settle claims from people who faced unfair investigations.
A five-member commission will manage the fund, with four members appointed by the Attorney General.
President Trump and his supporters will not receive money from the fund but will get an apology.
Democrats criticized the fund as a misuse of taxpayer money, calling it a "slush fund."
The former IRS contractor, Charles "Chaz" Littlejohn, stole tax data and was sentenced to five years in prison.
The leaked tax returns revealed Trump paid very little federal income tax in previous years.
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A report from the Brookings Institution says that during President Donald Trump’s second term, over 145,000 U.S. citizen children were separated from at least one parent because the parents were detained for immigration reasons. The report also notes that more than 22,000 children had both parents detained.
Key Facts
The report was released by the Brookings Institution.
It covers the period of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Over 145,000 U.S. citizen children were separated from at least one detained parent.
More than 22,000 children had both parents detained.
The separations happened due to their parents’ immigration detention.
The data highlights the impact of immigration policies on families during this time.
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Thomas Massie is a Republican politician known for voting according to his promises. Some members of the Republican Party leadership have criticized him, while supporters associated with the MAGA movement stand by him.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie is a Republican member of Congress.
He votes based on the promises he made to his voters.
Some leaders in the Republican Party have criticized him.
Supporters of the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement support Massie.
The article suggests a divide between establishment Republicans and MAGA supporters over Massie.
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A strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the busiest commuter rail system in the United States, has entered its third day, disrupting travel for many commuters in New York City’s suburbs. Negotiations between the workers’ unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Agency have so far failed to reach an agreement.
Key Facts
The strike began early Saturday morning and has shut down the Long Island Rail Road.
The LIRR serves hundreds of thousands of commuters living in Brooklyn, Queens, and two Long Island counties.
Talks between the unions and the agency continued into early Monday but ended without a deal.
The National Mediation Board and New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged the parties to reach an agreement.
Workers are demanding a wage increase to match the cost of living.
Many commuters have had to use cars, buses, and subways to get to work, causing more congestion.
Union members have been picketing at major train stations with slogans about fair pay and contracts.
The strike is affecting both weekday travel and the daily routines of workers, such as teachers needing to pick up their children.
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Alex Cooper, a popular American podcaster, announced she is pregnant with her first child. Some conservative commentators criticized her, saying she promotes a lifestyle in her podcast that conflicts with her own family life.
Key Facts
Alex Cooper is 31 years old and known for her podcast "Call Her Daddy."
She announced her pregnancy on Instagram on May 17.
Cooper's husband is Matt Kaplan; they got engaged in 2023 and married in 2024.
"Call Her Daddy" is one of the most popular podcasts listened to by women.
Cooper’s podcast features open discussions about sex and promotes a sex-positive attitude.
Some conservatives say Cooper is a “fraud” for encouraging promiscuity but living a traditional family life.
The Trump administration has introduced policies to encourage higher birth rates, including expanding IVF access.
Cooper signed a $60 million deal with Spotify and is the second-highest paid podcaster after Joe Rogan.
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President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached a settlement in a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department. The lawsuit concerned leaked tax returns belonging to President Trump.
Key Facts
President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
The lawsuit was about the leaking of his tax return information.
The Department of Justice represents the IRS and Treasury in this case.
Both sides agreed to settle the lawsuit on Monday.
The leak of tax returns raised legal and privacy issues.
CBS News reported this settlement and provided updates.
The lawsuit involved government agencies responsible for tax collection and management.
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Senator Lindsey Graham urged President Donald Trump to take a strong but brief action against Iran. This call comes as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled.
Key Facts
Senator Lindsey Graham is from South Carolina and is a Republican.
He asked President Trump to give a clear and firm response to Iran.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have not made progress.
Senator Graham believes President Trump understands the situation well.
Iran is accused of refusing to negotiate sincerely and showing aggression.
The exact response Senator Graham wants from President Trump was not detailed in this report.
This situation involves ongoing diplomatic challenges between the U.S. and Iran.
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Democratic leaders are having trouble taking firm positions on key issues. Some individual Democratic candidates are becoming popular because they speak clearly, and they want party leaders to do the same or step down.
Key Facts
Democratic leadership is not taking clear stands on important topics.
This causes some candidates to gain more attention by speaking out.
These candidates want the party leaders to be more decisive.
The call is for leaders to either act strongly or leave their roles.
The political environment is challenging for Democrats right now.
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The U.S. Justice Department announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who say they were unfairly treated by the previous Biden administration. This fund is part of a deal that ends President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns.
Key Facts
The $1.7 billion fund is called the “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
It is meant to compensate people close to President Trump who claim political persecution under the Biden Justice Department.
The fund resolves Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS related to leaked tax returns from his first term.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the fund as a legal way for victims to seek redress.
Democrats and watchdog groups criticized the fund as unfair and said it could lead to false claims for political reasons.
The resolution dismisses the case in federal court in Florida, with no judge review expected.
The fund represents a shift towards rewarding Trump allies who faced investigations before he returned to office.
Some Trump supporters, including those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, have received pardons or lighter sentences since Trump’s return to office.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a new rule for 2027 that aims to lower health care costs by reducing fees and preventing fraud in insurance markets. The rule also gives states more control over health insurance and requires stricter eligibility checks for subsidies.
Key Facts
The rule lowers federal user fees for insurance exchanges to help reduce premiums.
It strengthens verification to ensure only qualified people receive subsidies.
New protections will prevent fraud and improper enrollments in health plans.
States will have expanded authority to oversee and manage insurance markets.
Insurers will have more flexibility to offer lower-cost plans, including catastrophic coverage.
CMS estimates marketplace premiums might drop by about 5% on average.
The rule could save taxpayers up to $12 billion in 2026 by cutting fraud.
Around 24 million people currently have coverage through ACA marketplaces, with up to 5 million enrollments potentially improper.
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This news story shares two inspiring examples of Americans helping others. One is a former journalist who started a group to support people mourning their pets. The other is a retiring meteorologist known for helping shelter animals find permanent homes.
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A former journalist created an organization to help pet owners grieve the loss of their animals.
The organization provides support for people dealing with pet loss.
A meteorologist is retiring after a career that included efforts to help shelter animals.
The meteorologist has helped many animals get adopted into loving families.
Both stories show Americans making a positive difference in their communities.
These stories were featured on CBS News in the "Beg-Knows America" segment.
The segment highlights everyday Americans who do helpful and kind work.
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