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President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns but has now moved to withdraw it. Reports say his administration may create a $1.7 billion fund to compensate his allies who claim they were unfairly investigated or prosecuted.
Key Facts
President Trump sued the IRS last year for leaking his tax returns.
He wants to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit as part of a possible settlement.
The proposed settlement includes a $1.7 billion fund to pay some of Trump’s allies.
The fund would compensate people who believe they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted.
Democrats criticized the idea, calling it a political payoff fund.
The lawsuit names President Trump and his sons, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump.
The case is being handled in a federal court in Florida.
Trump claims the Biden Justice Department unfairly targeted him and his supporters.
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President Donald Trump, his two eldest sons, and the Trump Organization ended their $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department by voluntarily dismissing the case. The lawsuit was related to leaked tax returns, and the dismissal means they cannot bring the same case to court again.
Key Facts
President Trump, his two oldest sons, and the Trump Organization filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury.
The lawsuit was dismissed voluntarily in a Miami federal court on Monday.
The case was dismissed "with prejudice," so it cannot be filed again.
Trump sued after a former contractor leaked his confidential tax returns during his first term.
The contractor who leaked the tax returns pled guilty and went to federal prison.
Trump has reportedly considered creating a $1.776 billion fund for people who say they were wrongly targeted by the Biden administration.
The dismissal may be linked to talks about this compensation fund.
The lawsuit was unusual because Trump demanded money from government agencies he oversees as president.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has donated $25 million to expand and modernize Space Camp in Alabama, including a new 47,000-square-foot training facility. After the Artemis II lunar mission in April, Space Camp registrations doubled, showing increased interest in space programs among children.
Key Facts
Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, attended Space Camp as a child and became a pilot.
Isaacman has flown to space twice as a private citizen on SpaceX missions.
He donated $10 million in 2022 and an additional $15 million recently to expand Space Camp.
The new Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex includes virtual-reality parachute simulations, a drone lab, mission control, and zero gravity simulators.
More than 900,000 children aged 9 to 18 have attended Space Camp since it opened in 1982.
Several NASA astronauts, including Christina Koch from Artemis II, are former Space Camp participants.
Artemis II, a successful lunar flyby mission in April 2024, has sparked a rise in Space Camp sign-ups.
NASA plans to continue Moon missions and establish habitats, increasing the need for space education.
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President Donald Trump has asked a court to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS about leaked tax returns. This move comes after reports that his administration plans to set up a fund to compensate some of his allies who were investigated or prosecuted.
Key Facts
President Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over a leak of his tax returns.
He has now moved to dismiss this lawsuit in a federal court in Florida.
Reports say the Trump administration may create a $1.7 billion fund to pay allies who feel they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted.
The court filing did not give details about any agreement or deal.
Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, oppose the proposed fund and called it unconstitutional.
The news about the fund was first reported by ABC News.
The Treasury Department ended contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after the leak of Trump’s tax returns.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 37 percent in a recent poll, which is his lowest during his second term. Most people surveyed, 59 percent, said they disapprove of how he is doing his job.
Key Facts
The poll was done by The New York Times and Siena.
The approval rating is now 37 percent.
The disapproval rating is 59 percent.
This is the lowest approval rating for President Trump in his second term.
The previous poll in January showed a 40 percent approval rating.
The poll was released on Monday.
The survey measures public opinion on President Trump's job performance.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if public school employees can use a law called Title IX to sue their employers for sex discrimination. This case involves MaChelle Joseph, a women’s basketball coach who was fired after complaining about unfair treatment at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court agreed to review a case about Title IX, a law that bans sex discrimination in federally funded schools.
The question is whether school employees can sue their employers privately under this law.
MaChelle Joseph, a women’s basketball coach, was fired in 2019 by the Georgia Institute of Technology.
She had filed a complaint claiming discrimination against her and her basketball program.
Joseph said her team received fewer resources compared to others.
The case could affect employees at public schools across the United States.
Title IX is usually used to protect students but this case focuses on school employees.
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President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about a recent U.S. arms deal with Taiwan. This raises concerns that he might change long-standing U.S. support for Taiwan’s defense in order to improve relations with China.
Key Facts
The U.S. has maintained a long-term commitment to help defend Taiwan.
A new arms deal was recently made between the U.S. and Taiwan.
President Trump is questioning this new arms deal.
Taiwan’s ambassador to the U.S. is Alexander Yui.
There are concerns that President Trump might shift U.S. policy on Taiwan.
Any change in policy could affect U.S.-China relations.
Taiwan views U.S. defense support as important for its security.
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Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in a Manhattan court before his trial for the murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson. The judge will decide whether to exclude certain evidence that Mangione's defense says was collected improperly during his arrest at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in Manhattan on December 4, 2024.
Mangione was arrested on December 9, 2024, at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
The defense argues police did not inform Mangione of his rights when arrested, so his statements should be excluded.
The defense also claims police conducted a warrantless search of Mangione’s backpack, seeking to exclude that evidence.
Judge Gregory Carro will decide what evidence can be used in Mangione’s trial starting on September 8, 2025.
In September 2025, the judge dismissed two top charges: first-degree and second-degree murder as terrorism crimes.
Mangione still faces nine charges, including second-degree murder, which can lead to 25 years to life in prison.
Mangione has also pleaded not guilty to separate federal charges in Manhattan, with a trial set for January 2027.
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Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, said he will not try to bring the UK back into the European Union. Instead, he plans to focus on domestic issues and improving life in the Makerfield area during his by-election campaign.
Key Facts
Andy Burnham will not work to rejoin the UK with the EU.
He wants to focus on fixing local problems in Makerfield and the north-west.
Burnham described Brexit as damaging but said reopening that debate now is unhelpful.
He apologized to Makerfield residents for election disruptions but said the area deserves national attention.
Burnham said places like Makerfield have been neglected for 40 years due to economic and political changes.
He criticized economic policies that he says took wealth from northern England to richer areas.
Burnham believes new political discussions are needed to better serve the north of England.
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CBS News looked into youth residential treatment programs that help teens with mental health issues. The report shows that while some teens have good experiences, others face challenges, raising questions about how well these programs work.
Key Facts
Youth residential treatment programs provide mental health help to teens.
These programs are paid for by families and taxpayers.
Two teens who joined these programs had very different experiences.
Some teens benefit and improve their mental health.
There are concerns about the quality and effectiveness of these programs.
CBS News is investigating to find out if these programs truly help teens.
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The Republican Party is showing more involvement with racial issues in politics. This includes some members sharing racist opinions or ignoring them, as shown by a recent Supreme Court decision and racist messages among young party workers.
Key Facts
The Republican Party is increasingly involved in racial politics.
Some party members express racist views.
Others ignore or tolerate racist behavior within the party.
The Supreme Court recently ruled to remove protections for Black voters.
Young Republican workers have been involved in racist text group messages.
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Three teenagers were arrested in Austin, Texas, after a series of shootings injured four people and involved random attacks on buildings and homes. The suspects drove in stolen cars and targeted fire stations, apartments, and people without a clear reason, leading to a temporary shelter-in-place order.
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Three youths are in custody after at least 10 shootings in Austin wounded four people.
Two boys, ages 15 and 17, reportedly fired at fire stations, homes, and apartment buildings while driving stolen cars.
The younger boy allegedly stole the gun used in the shootings, and the older boy was wanted for stealing a different gun.
One victim was critically injured, and three others had non-life-threatening wounds.
Police caught the suspects after stopping them in one of the stolen cars; they tried to run but were arrested.
A third minor suspect was later arrested at a gas station outside Austin, also after attempting to run.
The city ordered people to shelter in place in a southern area of Austin due to the random nature of the shootings.
The incident adds to the ongoing issue of gun violence and mass shootings in the United States.
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President Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In return, a $1.776 billion fund may be created to compensate people who say they were wrongly targeted under the Biden administration.
Key Facts
President Trump sued the IRS after a contractor admitted to stealing tax information from Trump and other wealthy people.
The stolen tax information was leaked to the media in 2019 and 2020.
Trump’s lawyers told a federal judge on May 18, 2026, that he plans to end the lawsuit.
The lawsuit was worth $10 billion.
A $1.776 billion compensation fund could be set up to help those who claim unfair treatment by the IRS.
The fund is sometimes called a "Truth and Justice" fund.
This news was reported by ABC News and is still developing.
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Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, appeared in court for a hearing in New York. The hearing focused on the evidence available in the state case against him.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson.
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The court hearing took place in New York state.
The hearing involved reviewing the available evidence.
CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman covered the hearing.
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Senate Republicans are debating President Trump’s request for $1 billion to secure a White House ballroom. A Senate official said this money cannot be part of the budget reconciliation plan, causing conflict among GOP senators.
Key Facts
President Trump wants $1 billion for security improvements in a White House ballroom.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that this funding cannot be included in the budget reconciliation package.
Budget reconciliation is a special process that allows certain bills to pass with fewer votes.
Some Republican senators disagree on how to handle this funding request.
GOP senators have recently returned to the Capitol amid ongoing disputes.
A Republican candidate supported by President Trump defeated incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy in a primary race.
The debate reflects tensions within the Republican Party over priorities and strategy.
The fight is happening as the Senate considers budget and security measures.
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A recent New York Times/Siena poll shows that most Americans believe President Donald Trump made a wrong choice by starting a military attack against Iran. About 64 percent of people disagreed with the decision, while 30 percent supported it.
Key Facts
64 percent of Americans say the war against Iran was a wrong decision.
30 percent of Americans agree with President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
The poll was released on a Monday by New York Times and Siena.
Democrats mostly opposed the military action against Iran.
The poll reflects public opinion on President Trump's foreign military actions.
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Congress is working on a bill that includes funding for immigration enforcement and other priorities before the Memorial Day break. President Trump has set a deadline of June 1 for lawmakers to complete the bill, which also involves fixing funding issues related to the White House ballroom.
Key Facts
The Senate is preparing a reconciliation package that includes immigration enforcement funding.
Lawmakers face a Memorial Day recess soon but are trying to finish work before then.
President Trump has set June 1 as the deadline to pass the bill.
Part of the bill includes reworking funding for the White House ballroom.
Immigration enforcement funding is expected to be a major topic in the discussions.
The reconciliation package is a key legislative tool to address budget-related matters.
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Senator Lindsey Graham defended President Donald Trump’s comments about the cost of war, calling it a strong and important leadership moment. Graham compared Trump’s stance on the possibility of war with Iran to Winston Churchill’s firm leadership during World War II.
Key Facts
Senator Lindsey Graham made comments supporting President Trump’s views on the financial challenges Americans face regarding war.
Graham described Trump’s remarks as his “Churchill moment,” referencing Winston Churchill’s leadership during World War II.
The comparison highlights a tough and determined approach to dealing with threats, in this case related to Iran.
The discussion happened in the context of concerns about the cost and impact of a potential war with Iran.
President Trump’s comments caused some controversy due to the financial burden on Americans.
Graham emphasized the importance of strong leadership in difficult times.
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Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana lost his Republican primary election. He had voted to convict President Trump for the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, which played a role in the election outcome.
Key Facts
Bill Cassidy is a Republican senator from Louisiana.
He voted to convict President Trump for the January 6 Capitol riots.
The January 6 riots happened in 2021 at the U.S. Capitol building.
Cassidy lost his party’s primary election, which decides the candidate for the general election.
This primary loss occurred five years after his vote on the impeachment trial.
The primary results mean Cassidy will not be the Republican candidate in the upcoming general election.
The report comes from CBS News and journalist Fin Gómez.
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Five unions of the Long Island Railroad workers started a strike on May 16, stopping the busiest commuter rail service in the US. Talks to end the strike continued into Sunday night, with government officials and union leaders trying to reach an agreement before the new workweek.
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The Long Island Railroad has been shut down since May 16 due to a strike by five unions.
The strike is over workers seeking higher wages from the Metropolitan Transport Authority.
Negotiations have been happening for years without success.
President Donald Trump's administration tried to help negotiate in September but was unsuccessful.
May 16 was the first day the workers could legally strike.
If the strike continues, the US Congress might step in to reopen the railroad.
The strike affects thousands of daily commuters in New York.
Talks between union leaders and New York government officials were ongoing on Sunday night.
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