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Georgia will hold its primary election on Tuesday to select candidates for important races, including the US Senate and governor. The Republican Senate primary is competitive, while Democrat Jon Ossoff is running unopposed. The governor’s race presents a key chance for Democrats to win an open seat.
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Georgia's primary election is on Tuesday, focusing on Senate and governor races.
Senator Jon Ossoff is the only Democrat running in the Senate primary.
Five Republicans, including two current House members, Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, are competing to challenge Ossoff.
Collins leads in fundraising but faces an ethics investigation; Donald Trump has not endorsed any candidate.
Former football coach Derek Dooley, endorsed by outgoing Governor Brian Kemp, is running as a moderate Republican.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads the Democratic governor primary.
The current governor, Brian Kemp, cannot run again because of term limits.
Republicans Rick Jackson and Trump-endorsed Burt Jones are among the top candidates for governor.
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Christian Zionism is a movement in the US where mainly evangelical Christians believe Israel’s role is tied to Christian prophecy. Although some news sources claim the movement is declining due to less support among young people, it still holds strong political influence through organizations like Christians United for Israel.
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Christian Zionism supports the idea that Jews should move to Israel to fulfill biblical prophecies about Jesus’s return.
It is mostly popular in the US Bible Belt, especially among conservative evangelical Christians.
The movement influenced US politics, including support for George W. Bush and the Iraq War.
Recent conflicts in Gaza and high Palestinian casualties have caused some evangelical support for Israel to decrease.
A 2021 survey showed only about 34% of evangelicals under 30 supported Israel.
Christians United for Israel (CUFI) spent over $670,000 on lobbying in Washington for Israel-related issues.
Some Christian Zionists supported President Trump’s policies seen as fulfilling biblical prophecy regarding Iran.
Changing beliefs among younger evangelicals about biblical prophecy may be causing the decline in support.
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This article shares a complete interview with Robert Gates, who once served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense. A part of this interview was shown on the TV program "Face the Nation" on May 17, 2026.
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Robert Gates served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
The interview was done by Margaret Brennan.
A portion of the interview aired on the show "Face the Nation."
The aired segment was broadcast on May 17, 2026.
The full interview is available to watch on CBS News and their app.
Viewers can watch the full interview using web browsers like Chrome and Safari.
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Rep. Thomas Massie said that President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social attacking him will help Massie raise more money for his campaign. Massie believes that when President Trump criticizes him, it encourages people to donate to his fundraising efforts.
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Rep. Thomas Massie is a Republican from Kentucky.
President Donald Trump posted messages on Truth Social aimed at defeating Massie.
Massie said these posts increase his fundraising by encouraging donations.
He named his campaign website as ThomasMassie.com.
Massie thinks many people react negatively to President Trump’s criticism, which helps his campaign.
The discussion happened during an interview on Sunday.
Massie is running for re-election and sees fundraising as important.
Truth Social is President Trump’s social media platform.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, criticized a possible $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. The fund would settle claims from people, including those involved in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack, who say they were unfairly targeted by the IRS.
Key Facts
The fund is planned to be $1.776 billion to compensate people claiming wrongful IRS targeting.
President Trump is expected to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS as part of this deal.
Rep. Raskin said only Congress can approve government spending, and Congress did not approve this fund.
Raskin called the fund a "political slush fund" and said it violates the Constitution.
The fund could provide money to nearly 1,600 people connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack who were pardoned.
Raskin said paying these pardoned individuals would break the Fourteenth Amendment, which forbids federal payments for insurrection.
Democrats plan to use their power in Congress to block the fund and may file lawsuits against it.
Raskin urged Republicans to join in opposing the fund to respect Congress's spending authority.
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Some police officers who were protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are being investigated for reportedly sleeping on duty or leaving their posts. The Metropolitan Police has started an inquiry, and an independent police watchdog has been informed.
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Officers involved are from the Metropolitan Police’s royal and specialist protection team.
Reports say up to 30 officers may be involved.
Allegations include sleeping on duty and leaving their assigned posts unattended.
The Met’s directorate of professional standards (DPS) is leading the investigation.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed but the investigation will be handled locally by the Met.
The royal family has been told about the situation.
A decision about whether officers will face restrictions at work is expected soon.
Buckingham Palace and the IOPC have not made public comments on this case.
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Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers are on strike, causing disruptions for weekend travelers and raising concerns for Monday’s busy commute. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has activated backup plans, including shuttle buses and recommended subway routes, but negotiations between the union and MTA have stopped without an agreement on pay and healthcare.
Key Facts
LIRR workers began striking early Saturday, continuing into Sunday and expected through Monday.
The LIRR is North America’s busiest commuter rail, serving about 250,000 riders on weekdays.
The strike affects travel from Long Island to New York City, especially on Monday morning.
The MTA is providing free shuttle buses from some Long Island stations to subway connections starting Monday.
Union and MTA negotiations broke down over wages and healthcare costs.
The union says the MTA delayed negotiation talks; the MTA says the union quit talks to strike.
The MTA says LIRR workers are among the highest-paid railroad employees and wants to avoid budget problems affecting taxpayers.
Weekend events in New York City were disrupted due to limited or no LIRR service.
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump secured a promise from China that it would not give material support to Iran. The U.S. did not ask China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz but wants to ensure China does not interfere with U.S. efforts in the region.
Key Facts
President Trump obtained a commitment from China not to provide material support to Iran.
The U.S. did not request China’s direct help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
China expressed an interest in reopening the Strait of Hormuz but does not want to get directly involved.
The U.S. is not seeking joint military actions with China in the region.
The U.S. wants to make sure China does not hinder American efforts to clarify the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
The comments were made by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on ABC News’ “This Week” on May 17, 2026.
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Democrats in Congress have introduced a bill called the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act to reduce gas prices for American drivers amid rising fuel costs related to the conflict in Iran. The bill would tax oil companies’ extra profits and return money to consumers, while President Donald Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax as another way to lower prices.
Key Facts
The Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act was introduced by Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on March 17.
The bill would tax companies producing or importing at least 300,000 barrels of oil per day at 50% on profits above last year’s average price.
Gas prices have risen to an average of $4.51 per gallon, up from around $3 at the start of the Iran conflict.
The bill plans to return the tax revenue to consumers in quarterly rebates, with payments phasing out for higher earners.
It could raise about $33 billion annually, with single filers receiving around $216 and joint filers $324 each year.
The bill is supported by several Democratic senators and representatives, plus environmental groups like the Sierra Club.
President Trump favors suspending the federal gas tax of 18 cents per gallon temporarily as a way to lower prices.
The ongoing Iran conflict, including a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has reduced oil supply and increased global oil prices.
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The Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter rail system in North America, stopped running on Friday night due to a strike by union workers. The strike is the first in 30 years and affects many commuters in New York City and its suburbs. Negotiations between the unions and the transit agency have stalled over pay and healthcare costs.
Key Facts
The strike began just after midnight Friday when about half of the railroad’s workers stopped working.
Five unions are involved in the strike, representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) runs the railroad and says it offered pay increases the unions wanted.
Talks between the unions and the MTA broke down mainly over salaries and healthcare premiums.
The strike is the first for the railroad since 1994 and affects around 250,000 daily riders.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged people to work from home and blamed the Trump administration for ending mediation early.
President Trump denied involvement and said the governor is responsible, offering to help solve the issue.
Limited shuttle buses to subway stations are running, but they cannot handle all usual passengers.
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A Senate official called the parliamentarian has decided that a $1 billion plan to pay for President Trump’s White House ballroom cannot be included in a new budget bill. This ruling affects the way the Senate can pass the budget reconciliation package.
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The Senate parliamentarian made the ruling late on a Saturday.
The ruling was against a $1 billion fund meant for President Trump’s White House ballroom.
The fund was proposed as part of the budget reconciliation package.
Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, shared information about the ruling.
The parliamentarian noted that the ballroom project is very large and complex.
The ruling means this fund will not be part of the upcoming budget law.
The budget reconciliation process allows certain bills to pass with fewer votes.
The decision limits how certain projects can be included in this process.
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small, separate homes built on the same property as a main house, often in the backyard. They provide extra housing options and have become important in the western U.S. where wildfires have caused people to lose their homes and made housing scarce or expensive.
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ADUs are also called granny flats or carriage houses.
They are fully functional homes but smaller than the main house.
ADUs are built on the same property as the main home, usually in the backyard.
Wildfires in the western U.S. have displaced many residents.
ADUs help fill the need for more housing in areas where homes are hard to find or costly.
There are practical challenges to building ADUs, like construction and design issues.
Legal rules can make it hard to build or rent ADUs in some places.
ADUs are considered a potential solution to housing shortages in communities.
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discussed trade and economic issues with China and addressed concerns about rising gas prices affecting Americans. He explained that the U.S. and China have agreed to create formal boards to better manage trade and investment issues, focusing on non-sensitive goods and improving cooperation.
Key Facts
Gas prices average $4.51 per gallon, causing Americans to spend $45 billion more on fuel since the war began.
Lower-income Americans are reducing their driving due to higher fuel costs.
President Donald Trump is balancing keeping gas affordable with foreign policy goals, like preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
The administration is working to raise wages and reduce prices on everyday items like dairy, cheese, and flour.
The U.S. and China agreed to create a Board of Trade and a Board of Investment to improve communication and handle trade and investment issues more formally.
The boards will focus on trading non-sensitive goods, such as agricultural products, energy goods, airplanes, medical devices, and consumer items.
Sensitive goods related to national security, such as high-tech military-use items, remain restricted.
China recently reduced some non-tariff barriers on U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry.
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In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received over 2.6 million complaints about spam calls. Some states reported many more complaints than others.
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The FTC is the government agency that handles consumer complaints in the U.S.
People from all across the country filed complaints about unwanted spam calls.
Over 2.6 million spam call complaints were recorded in 2025.
The number of complaints varied greatly between different states.
The article highlights which states had the highest numbers of complaints.
Spam calls are unwanted phone calls often trying to sell something or scam people.
The data helps show where the problem of spam calls is worse in the U.S.
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The White House is organizing a large prayer event in Washington, D.C., as part of the United States’ 250th-anniversary celebrations. The event highlights the Trump administration's effort to emphasize Christianity’s role in the nation’s history and public life, with top officials and faith leaders participating.
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The prayer event will take place on the National Mall and last about nine hours.
Top officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and House Speaker Mike Johnson will speak.
President Donald Trump will address the gathering via video.
The event is part of the 250th-anniversary celebrations of the United States.
Most of the around 20 faith leaders speaking are evangelical Protestants; only a rabbi and a retired Catholic archbishop are exceptions.
The event aims to "rededicate this republic to God and country," focusing on the country’s Christian foundations.
Critics say the gathering promotes Christian nationalism and emphasizes a specific view of American identity tied to Christianity.
Previous presidents have attended faith events, but this event is notable for its scale and involvement of top cabinet officials.
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A group of voting rights activists traveled by bus to Montgomery, Alabama, to mark the historic 1965 voting rights march and to protest recent laws and court rulings that reduce Black voting power. The event aimed to raise awareness and continue the fight for fair voting rights after a Supreme Court decision limited protections established by the Voting Rights Act.
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In 1965, Black Americans marched in Alabama for voting rights and were initially stopped by state troopers before completing their march with federal protection.
Keith Odom, who was a toddler in 1965, joined a group of activists traveling from South Carolina to Montgomery to retrace the march’s path.
The original 1965 march helped lead to the Voting Rights Act, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, which protected voting rights for Black and nonwhite Americans.
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidated a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, saying using race in drawing political maps is discriminatory.
This ruling led states like Alabama to redraw voting districts, often making it harder for Black voters to elect representatives of their choice.
The May 16, 2026 rally in Montgomery was a mass response to this ruling and an effort to renew the fight for voting rights.
Many young activists attending the rally were not old enough to vote when the Voting Rights Act was passed and see it as their turn to act.
The event highlighted ongoing concerns about protecting voting rights and political representation for Black Americans.
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President Donald Trump criticized Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky before Massie’s upcoming primary election. This follows Trump’s efforts to remove Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana from his Senate position.
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President Trump has publicly criticized Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).
Massie faces a primary election on Tuesday.
Trump previously led efforts to remove Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) from his seat.
Trump called Massie “the worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman” in the country.
The article focuses on Trump’s actions and opinions about Republican lawmakers.
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The U.S. government has intelligence that Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is considering using them to attack U.S. locations like the Guantanamo Bay base and Key West, Florida. U.S. officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, have warned Cuba against hostile actions and may increase sanctions in response.
Key Facts
Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023.
Cuban officials are reportedly discussing plans to attack U.S. military targets near Cuba, including Guantanamo Bay and Key West.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba and warned officials not to engage in hostilities and suggested ending their totalitarian government.
The U.S. plans to unseal an indictment against Raul Castro related to a 1996 plane shootdown incident.
Cuba hosts Russian and Chinese espionage stations for signals intelligence near U.S. shores.
An estimated 5,000 Cuban soldiers have fought for Russia in Ukraine, learning drone warfare tactics from Iran and Russia.
The Cuban government is classified by the U.S. as a state sponsor of terrorism.
The Trump administration views Cuba as a growing military threat due to drones and foreign adversaries’ presence on the island.
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South Carolina’s only Black congressman, James Clyburn, faces a threat as Republican lawmakers propose to redraw his district. The proposal aims to dismantle the district that has existed for over 30 years and was designed to allow Black voters fair representation.
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James Clyburn is South Carolina’s only Black member of Congress since 1897.
The current sixth congressional district includes parts of Charleston, Columbia, and Black farmland areas.
The district was created in 1990 as a compromise to ensure a Black-majority district after the Voting Rights Act.
President Trump encouraged South Carolina Republicans to redraw districts after the Supreme Court weakened protections against racial discrimination in voting.
Redrawing the district could reduce Black political representation in the state.
Governor Henry McMaster called a special session to consider the redistricting plan.
Clyburn has been a key figure in Democratic politics and civil rights, helping direct federal funding to poor and rural communities.
The district and Clyburn’s work have had significant local and national influence.
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