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A veterans group called Minority Veterans of America has sued the Trump administration because the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) banned abortion care and counseling. The group says this ban has hurt its members, including a pregnant woman with serious health problems.
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The lawsuit was filed by Minority Veterans of America.
It challenges the Trump administration’s ban on abortion care and counseling at the VA.
The ban affects all members of the veterans group.
One identified plaintiff is a pregnant member with chronic medical issues.
The group claims the ban causes harm to veterans who need abortion-related health care.
The VA is part of the U.S. government and provides health services to veterans.
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the abortion ban at the VA.
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Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano said his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for one month. She has since been released and returned home.
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Deisy Rivera Ortega was detained by ICE for about one month.
Jose Serrano, her husband, is an Army Sergeant First Class.
ICE is the U.S. agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
After a month of detention, Ortega was released.
The family is now reunited at home.
This situation was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The case highlights issues related to immigration detention and family separation.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been allowed by Labour’s National Executive Committee to try to become the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election. If he wins, he could enter Parliament and potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
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Andy Burnham was previously blocked from standing in a by-election but has now been cleared to run.
The Makerfield by-election seat became available after Labour MP Josh Simons resigned.
The by-election is likely to be held on June 18, with candidate selections closing May 18.
To run for Labour leader, Burnham must become an MP first.
About 90 Labour MPs have called for Starmer to resign, but a leadership challenge requires support from at least 81 MPs.
Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary and is seen as a possible leadership contender.
Reform UK plans to strongly contest the Makerfield seat.
Labour has traditionally held Makerfield, but recent trends show increased support for Reform UK.
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The Texas Supreme Court stopped Governor Greg Abbott's attempt to punish Democratic lawmakers who left the state to try to stop redistricting. These lawmakers fled last summer, and the governor wanted the court to allow penalties against them, but the court rejected that request.
Key Facts
Democratic lawmakers left Texas last summer to block a redistricting plan.
Governor Greg Abbott filed an emergency request with the Texas Supreme Court.
Abbott wanted the court to allow punishment for the Democrats who fled.
The Texas Supreme Court is made up entirely of Republican justices.
The court decided not to penalize the Democratic legislators.
This decision stops the governor’s effort to take action against the lawmakers.
The lawmakers’ departure was intended to prevent changes to voting district boundaries.
The case involved a rare mid-decade redistricting effort in Texas.
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The US government will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC last year. Rodriguez faces multiple charges, including murder and hate crimes, related to the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum.
Key Facts
Elias Rodriguez, 31, is charged with killing Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim in May 2025.
Prosecutors filed a notice to seek the death penalty for three charges, including murder of a foreign official.
Rodriguez allegedly fired 20 shots outside the Capital Jewish Museum and shouted support for Palestine after his arrest.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Rodriguez is also charged with hate crimes and terrorism-related offenses.
Authorities say he planned the attack after traveling from Chicago to Washington DC with a handgun.
President Donald Trump supports the use of the federal death penalty and has directed the Justice Department to prioritize it.
The Biden administration had previously paused federal executions, but President Trump reversed this policy upon returning to office.
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Some U.S. lawmakers say the CIA took boxes of files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the MKUltra program from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The ODNI denied there was a raid, and the CIA has not publicly commented on the event.
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Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna said the CIA took documents connected to JFK and MKUltra files from the ODNI.
Luna later clarified the event was not a raid and did not happen recently but was only reported now.
CIA whistleblower James Erdman testified that the CIA took 40 boxes of files being prepared for declassification from Tulsi Gabbard’s office at the ODNI.
The ODNI press secretary said the claim that the CIA raided the DNI’s office is false.
Unnamed intelligence sources told NewsNation the CIA did take files related to JFK and MKUltra last year, but it was not a raid.
The files were reportedly taken during last year’s government shutdown and have not been returned.
Lawmakers Luna and Eric Burlison visited CIA headquarters to demand the documents be returned and declassified.
The effort to disclose these documents is linked to an executive order from President Donald Trump about declassifying JFK-related files.
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A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen among Hispanic voters who supported him in the 2024 election. This decrease worries Republicans as they rely on Hispanic voters to win key congressional seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
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President Trump’s approval among Hispanic voters who backed him in 2024 dropped from 93% in early 2025 to 66% in April 2026.
Among all Hispanic adults, only 22% approve of President Trump’s job performance.
Hispanic and Latino voters are becoming a swing group, with a narrow margin favoring Democrats in the 2024 presidential race.
Republicans hope to gain seats in states like Florida and Texas where Hispanic voters are influential.
The poll was conducted by Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel from April 20-26, 2026, with 5,103 participants.
White House spokesperson said President Trump appreciates Hispanic support and is working to improve their lives.
Hispanic voters’ shift in approval is seen as a challenge for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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A New York judge declared a mistrial in the latest trial against Harvey Weinstein for allegedly sexually assaulting actor Jessica Mann. Weinstein is already in prison for other sex crimes and will remain jailed despite the mistrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict.
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The trial involved accusations that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted actress Jessica Mann.
The jury failed to reach a unanimous decision, so the judge declared a mistrial.
Weinstein is already serving a 16-year prison sentence for other sexual assault convictions in California.
This was Weinstein’s third trial related to Jessica Mann’s allegations, following a 2020 guilty verdict that was overturned and a 2025 mistrial.
Jessica Mann described an initially positive relationship that turned abusive during her testimony.
Weinstein’s defense says there is reasonable doubt and notes previous juries were split on guilt.
The case is part of larger sexual abuse claims against Weinstein that sparked the #MeToo movement.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said he respects the jury system and thanked jurors for their work.
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Three people were found dead in a murder-suicide at a home in southern Indiana. Authorities believe Paul Dixon shot two family members before killing himself, and no other suspects are involved.
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Harrison County deputies responded to a welfare check after a man from Mississippi reported his brother had suicidal thoughts.
The deceased found outside was 36-year-old Brett Dixon, who was shot twice.
Inside the home, Melissa Cochran Dixon, 54, was also shot once in the head.
Paul Dixon, 61, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Police believe Paul Dixon was the shooter and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The sheriff's office expressed condolences to the families affected.
The incident took place on a Wednesday in southern Indiana.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein in New York after the jury could not agree on a verdict. This is the third time a New York jury has tried this case, which focuses on whether Weinstein raped actress Jessica Mann more than ten years ago.
Key Facts
The jury in New York was deadlocked and could not reach a unanimous decision.
This is the third mistrial for Weinstein on a New York rape charge.
Weinstein is 74 years old and remains jailed on other charges.
Jessica Mann accused Weinstein of forcing unwanted sex in a hotel room in 2013.
Weinstein’s lawyers say public opinion is affecting how people judge him.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is deciding whether to try the case again.
Weinstein was convicted of sexual crimes in California previously.
More than 100 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, assault, or rape.
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Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is aiming to become prime minister by winning a byelection in the Makerfield seat. Labour’s leadership supports his candidacy, but he still faces a tough election against Reform UK, with a byelection likely in June.
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Andy Burnham wants to become prime minister before the Labour autumn conference in Liverpool.
Labour’s ruling body approved Burnham to stand for the Makerfield byelection.
The byelection is expected around 18 June in Greater Manchester.
Reform UK has gained support in the area, making the byelection competitive.
Burnham’s ally Josh Simons resigned, clearing his way to run.
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell said the party will strongly support Burnham’s campaign.
Some Labour members support a leadership change, but Prime Minister Starmer is still in office despite calls for him to quit.
Burnham plans to present his political ideas, called "Manchesterism," focusing on local pride and investment.
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A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial because the jury could not agree on a verdict. The trial was the third attempt after previous convictions were overturned or ended without a decision. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will decide in June whether to try the case again.
Key Facts
The mistrial happened after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision.
The charge involved allegations that Weinstein raped Jessica Mann in 2013.
Weinstein’s lawyers said the encounter was consensual.
This was Weinstein’s third trial on the same rape charge.
His 2020 conviction was overturned by an appeals court.
A previous retrial on the charge also ended without a verdict.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will decide on a fourth trial on June 24.
Weinstein is still in prison for other convictions.
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U.S. officials report that more Americans are being watched for hantavirus after an outbreak on a cruise ship. The virus caused several illnesses, and health authorities are tracking those who may have been exposed.
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A hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship.
The outbreak has led to several people becoming sick.
U.S. officials are monitoring a growing number of Americans for possible infection.
Hantavirus can cause serious lung illness.
Health authorities are working to track and control the spread.
Monitoring includes people who may have been in contact with infected individuals or environments.
The situation is ongoing, and health updates are expected.
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The Pentagon is stopping the deployment of about 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland and Germany as part of a plan to reduce the number of troops in Europe by 5,000. This decision follows President Donald Trump's order and reflects tensions between the U.S. and some European allies about the approach to the Iran conflict.
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The U.S. canceled the deployment of the Army’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland.
A battalion trained to fire long-range rockets and missiles was also not deployed to Germany.
The troop reduction is part of a presidential order to cut about 5,000 troops from Europe.
The decision has caused questions and some criticism in both Poland and the U.S.
Polish leaders say the troop cut was logistical and does not weaken Poland’s security.
The troop reduction mainly targets forces in Germany but also affects planned deployments to Poland.
The move comes amid disagreements between President Trump and European NATO allies about supporting the Iran war.
Pentagon officials describe this as a carefully planned process, not a sudden decision.
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Harvey Weinstein’s New York retrial on a rape charge ended without a verdict because the jury could not agree. This is the third trial related to this charge, and Weinstein is already in jail for other sex crimes.
Key Facts
The New York retrial concerned a rape charge involving Jessica Mann.
The jury was mostly male and deadlocked, saying they couldn’t reach a unanimous decision.
Weinstein’s lawyers said the encounter was consensual; Mann said he forced sex after she said no.
Previous trials in New York related to this charge also ended without a final verdict.
Weinstein has been convicted in other states and is currently in jail.
The judge asked the jury to keep discussing before declaring the mistrial.
Mann testified for five days during the three-week trial; Weinstein did not testify.
Mann agreed to be named in reports, though sexual assault victims are usually kept anonymous.
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Joe Rogan criticized a tech company, Palantir Technologies, for suggesting the U.S. should return to a military draft and require all young people to serve in the military. Rogan and his guest called the idea scary and questioned why a tech company would want to force more people into military service.
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Palantir Technologies proposed that the U.S. should consider universal national service, meaning everyone would have to serve in the military.
Joe Rogan rejected this idea and spoke against bringing back conscription (the military draft).
Palantir stated that sharing the risk and cost of war among all citizens is important.
Rogan argued that many military conflicts since World War II have not made sense.
Palantir is a tech company that works with the Pentagon and provides software for military intelligence and operations.
The U.S. currently uses an all-volunteer military since 1973 but still maintains a Selective Service System to register potential draftees.
There is a planned move to register most draft-eligible men automatically by December 2026.
The proposal sparked debate about the influence of private defense tech companies on government policies.
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The US Justice Department will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, who is accused of killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington. He faces hate crime and murder charges after allegedly shooting the victims while shouting pro-Palestinian statements.
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Elias Rodriguez is charged with murder and federal hate crimes for shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, DC.
The victims were Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen working in the US, and Sarah Milgrim, a US citizen.
The attack occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May 2025 as the victims were leaving an event.
Rodriguez reportedly shouted “free Palestine” during the shooting and later said he did it “for Palestine” and “for Gaza.”
Prosecutors say the attack was planned; Rodriguez flew from Chicago with a handgun in his luggage.
Surveillance showed Rodriguez shooting the victims, reloading, and then fleeing.
After the shooting, he entered the museum and declared he was unarmed and claimed he was motivated by Palestinian causes.
The death penalty pursuit means prosecutors must prove Rodriguez was motivated by antisemitism linked to a hate crime.
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Eighty House Republicans voted for a plan to cut $481 million from U.S. funding for NATO. The proposal was part of a larger military spending bill but was rejected by most members, with 333 against it.
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The vote took place on an amendment that aimed to reduce NATO funding by $481 million.
The amendment was included in a broader bill covering Veterans Affairs and military construction.
80 Republicans supported the amendment, while 333 members of the House opposed it.
President Donald Trump and his administration have expressed doubts about the U.S. role in NATO and other members’ contributions.
Representative Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, led the effort to cut NATO funding.
Steube said opposing the amendment means continuing to send U.S. tax money to NATO instead of focusing on U.S. troops and military bases.
The measure failed and the funding for NATO remains unchanged.
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Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee questioned Army leaders about the Pentagon’s sudden decision to cancel sending 4,000 troops to Poland. The committee, led by Mike Rogers, expressed dissatisfaction and said they want more information about the change.
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The Pentagon decided to cancel the planned deployment of 4,000 Army troops to Poland.
The decision appeared to happen with little advance notice.
Republican lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee are unhappy with how the Pentagon handled the situation.
Mike Rogers, the committee chair, said they do not understand why the deployment was canceled.
The committee is seeking answers from Army leaders about the change.
The planned deployment was supposed to be temporary.
The issue highlights concerns about U.S. military commitments in Eastern Europe.
The discussions took place on a Friday hearing.
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Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen announced he will not seek re-election after Republican lawmakers redrew his district to favor their party. He plans to challenge the new district boundaries in court and said he might run again if the court restores the old map.
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Steve Cohen is a Democratic representative from Tennessee.
Tennessee Republicans redrew the congressional map to weaken Cohen’s majority-Black district.
The new district map favors Republican candidates, aligned with President Trump’s strategy.
Cohen has served his Memphis-based district for about 20 years.
He is challenging the redistricting in court and may re-enter the race if successful.
Tennessee was the first state to redraw districts after the Supreme Court limited federal minority voting protections.
Cohen warned Tennessee could lose Democratic representation and influence in Washington.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries praised Cohen’s record on civil rights and public service.
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