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The U.S. Navy is planning to develop a new kind of large warship powered by nuclear energy. This would be the first time the Navy operates a nuclear-powered battleship.
Key Facts
The U.S. Navy currently does not have any nuclear-powered battleships.
The new ship will be powered by nuclear energy, which means it uses a nuclear reactor for propulsion.
Nuclear power can allow ships to operate longer without refueling.
This new ship will likely be larger and more powerful than current Navy ships.
Developing a nuclear-powered battleship would be a new step in naval technology for the U.S. Navy.
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed people to continue receiving the abortion pill mifepristone by mail for now. This decision blocks a lower court’s order to stop mail delivery of the pill four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court made a 7-2 ruling.
The decision keeps mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone temporarily.
A lower court had ordered to stop mailing the abortion pill.
This case relates to abortion laws after Roe v. Wade was overturned four years ago.
The Supreme Court’s ruling delays changes while the case continues.
The abortion pill mifepristone is used to end early pregnancies.
Experts are watching closely to see what happens next legally.
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The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia Bar, arguing that the Bar is unfairly targeting lawyers from President Trump's first and second administrations with political motives. This legal action challenges the authority of the Bar’s office, which oversees lawyer ethics in Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
The Justice Department is suing the District of Columbia Bar.
The case involves lawyers who worked for President Trump’s first and second administrations.
The Justice Department claims the Bar is acting with political bias.
The Bar is responsible for enforcing ethical rules for lawyers in Washington, D.C.
Several investigations involving lawyers allied with President Trump are ongoing in D.C.
This lawsuit questions the authority of the Bar to discipline these attorneys.
The issue highlights tensions between government agencies over legal oversight.
The case is part of a broader series of legal and ethical challenges related to President Trump's team.
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Rep. Steve Cohen from Tennessee will speak about the recent changes to his congressional district. The new map, signed by Tennessee’s Republican Governor Bill Lee, changes the borders of Cohen’s district, which is the state’s only majority-Black district. Cohen plans to take legal action over the changes.
Key Facts
Rep. Steve Cohen represents Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, signed a new redistricting map into law.
The new map changes the boundaries of Cohen’s district.
The 9th District is Tennessee’s only majority-Black congressional district.
The district was altered as part of efforts by Republicans to redraw districts.
Cohen has promised to respond with a lawsuit against the new map.
Cohen’s remarks are scheduled for Friday morning.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance but has expressed frustration about receiving many leads from other offices, including the FBI. Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, vanished over 100 days ago, and no suspect has been publicly identified yet.
Key Facts
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 near Tucson, Arizona, and reported missing on February 1.
Authorities believe she was taken against her will; drops of her blood were found at her home.
Sheriff Chris Nanos leads the investigation and said he is confident the case will be solved.
Assessor Suzanne Droubie said Sheriff Nanos scolded her after her office gave information to the FBI.
Nanos was reportedly frustrated because his department had to follow up on many leads, increasing their workload.
The FBI director claimed the sheriff initially kept the FBI out of the case, but the sheriff's office denies this.
Nanos survived an attempt to remove him from office amid criticism of how the investigation was handled.
Authorities ask the public to only report tips that have action potential to avoid overloading investigators.
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Student loan debt in the United States has grown to about $1.8 trillion, with millions of Americans struggling to repay their loans. A new study shows some cities have a much higher student debt burden compared to local incomes, and the Trump administration is changing federal loan repayment plans starting in 2026.
Key Facts
The U.S. has $1.8 trillion in student loan debt, up from $520 billion in 2006.
About 42 to 43 million Americans have federal student loans.
The average borrower owes around $40,000, rising to about $43,000 including private loans.
Federal loans make up about 90% of all student debt.
Around 10% of federal student loans are currently past due or in default.
WalletHub studied 2,520 U.S. cities and ranked them by student debt compared to income for college graduates.
Ashtabula, Ohio has the highest student debt burden at 78%, meaning debt equals 78% of median graduate income.
The Trump administration will replace multiple income-based repayment plans with a single new plan called the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) starting in July 2026.
RAP will base monthly payments on 1 to 10% of income, with up to 30 years to repay before possible loan forgiveness.
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President Donald Trump announced the location for the planned National Garden of American Heroes in Washington, DC. The statue garden will be built in West Potomac Park near the National Mall and is part of the administration’s projects for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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President Trump revealed the site for the National Garden of American Heroes on Friday.
The statue garden will be in West Potomac Park, a national park near the National Mall in DC.
The project is part of celebrations for the United States’ 250th birthday.
The garden will feature statues of prominent American historical figures.
President Trump shared this announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The garden aims to honor heroes from different parts of American history and culture.
West Potomac Park is a public space already known for its cherry trees and proximity to monuments.
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The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted three boats carrying over three tons of cocaine near Colombia. They used boats and a helicopter, opened fire to stop one vessel, rescued the people on board, and seized drugs worth about $45 million.
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The Coast Guard crew on the cutter Tahoma stopped three drug boats about 90 miles off Cartagena, Colombia.
They seized 6,085 pounds (over three tons) of cocaine valued at nearly $45 million.
The Coast Guard used small boats and a helicopter to catch all three vessels at once.
When one boat refused to stop, the aircrew fired at its engines to disable it.
The people on that boat jumped overboard and were rescued safely.
The other two boats stopped when ordered by the Coast Guard.
The seized cocaine will be offloaded at Port Everglades, Florida.
The drug boats were set on fire after the drugs and people were taken off.
The Coast Guard says about 80% of illegal drugs heading to the U.S. are seized at sea.
Stopping drug smuggling is a top priority for President Trump’s administration, which calls drug cartels terrorist groups.
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision limiting the Voting Rights Act has led to Republican lawmakers in Mississippi targeting Congressman Bennie Thompson by threatening to redraw his district boundaries. Thompson, the state’s only Black Democratic representative, says this move could reduce voter representation for Black citizens in his district.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court ruling weakens protections in the Voting Rights Act, especially Section 2.
Republicans in Mississippi want to redraw the second congressional district to harm Bennie Thompson’s chances of reelection.
Thompson has represented his district since 1993, and the district covers nearly 300 miles with limited public transport.
Black voters in Mississippi were historically disenfranchised through practices like literacy tests and poll taxes.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped increase Black voting rights and political representation in Mississippi.
Mississippi currently has about 38% Black population, the highest percentage in the US.
Thompson says the new court ruling could allow voter suppression and less fair elections.
State officials running for governor have publicly called for redistricting that targets Thompson’s district.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is likely to finish third in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary despite trying to align himself closely with President Donald Trump. Cassidy’s 2021 vote to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial has caused lasting damage to his support among Republican voters in the state.
Key Facts
Bill Cassidy voted to convict President Trump during the 2021 impeachment trial after the Capitol riot.
Louisiana Republican voters view Cassidy’s impeachment vote as a rejection of Trump personally.
Cassidy tried to rebuild support by backing Trump’s policies and nominees and spent most of his campaign funds on advertising.
Polls show Cassidy trailing behind Julia Letlow, who is endorsed by Trump, and John Fleming.
Louisiana Republican Party censured Cassidy in 2021 and has not reversed that decision.
Trump has campaigned actively against Cassidy and remains popular with about 80% approval among Louisiana Republicans.
Cassidy’s efforts to gain back trust have not convinced primary voters to support him.
The primary is seen as a test of loyalty to President Trump over other conservative beliefs.
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The United States deported 15 Latin American migrants to Congo under President Trump’s immigration crackdown. The deportees face difficult living conditions and limited freedom in Congo, with uncertain futures and little support. A recent U.S. court ruling found that sending one Colombian deportee to Congo likely broke the law.
Key Facts
15 Latin American migrants were deported from the U.S. to Congo under President Trump’s migration policies.
A 29-year-old Colombian woman deported to Congo described being confined to a hotel with supervised outings and limited freedom.
Deportees hold three-month visas with no clear plan for their future in Congo, a country many had not known before deportation.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), linked to the United Nations, manages the deportees’ movements and activities.
Deportees are allowed to leave the hotel about once a week, always accompanied by IOM staff.
Deportees have been given two choices: return to their home countries with IOM protection or remain in Congo without support.
A U.S. court ruled the deportation of one Colombian to Congo probably violated U.S. law and international agreements.
Legal experts say deporting migrants to third countries like Congo is a way to bypass protections given by U.S. immigration law.
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Residents in Pennsylvania expressed strong concerns about the rapid growth of data centers during an online town hall meeting. They said data centers cause rising electricity costs, use large amounts of water, create noise pollution, and change rural areas. Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed rules to control data center growth while supporting economic benefits.
Key Facts
About 225 people attended a two-hour online town hall focused on opposition to data centers.
Over 20 speakers criticized data centers for causing higher energy prices, heavy water use, noise, and rural changes.
Pennsylvania has nearly 60 data centers proposed, approved, or under construction.
The Facebook group "Pennsylvania Data Center Resistance" grew from a few dozen members to over 12,000 since January.
Polls show mixed opinions: one found 38% support and 35% oppose data centers, while another showed 68% oppose data centers for AI in their community.
Governor Shapiro proposed new rules requiring data centers to provide their own power or fully fund their energy use and infrastructure.
Shapiro’s administration says they want to balance economic benefits with environmental protection and community impact.
Some activists criticized lawmakers for passing a bill requiring a model to address data center concerns but feel the state has not been transparent.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is ending his 8-year term, during which he managed crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and high inflation. President Donald Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh will take over as Fed Chair, with Powell staying on the Fed’s board until an investigation is finished.
Key Facts
Jerome Powell served as Fed Chair from 2018 to 2026.
He faced major challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
Powell lowered interest rates to near zero in March 2020 to help the economy during the pandemic.
Unemployment rose sharply to 14.7% during the early months of the pandemic but the recession lasted only two months.
The Fed worked with government stimulus programs under Presidents Trump and Biden to support economic recovery.
Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Trump, has been confirmed as the new Fed Chair.
Powell will remain on the Federal Reserve’s board until an inspector general’s investigation into a building renovation is completed.
Powell’s leadership included 66 interest rate decisions and spanned two presidents and three Treasury secretaries.
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U.S. staff and journalists removed all materials given by Chinese officials during President Trump’s visit to Beijing before leaving on Air Force One. These items included press credentials and temporary phones provided by the Chinese.
Key Facts
The event occurred during President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing.
U.S. staff and traveling press received items from Chinese officials.
Items included press credentials and burner phones (temporary phones used for secure communication).
Before leaving Beijing, U.S. personnel discarded all these materials.
Departure was on Air Force One, the official presidential aircraft.
The White House press pool reported on this action.
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The Senate parliamentarian decided that parts of the Republican budget plan for $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding do not follow the Byrd Rule, a Senate guideline. If these parts stay in the bill, the whole package would need 60 votes to pass instead of a simple majority, which is harder to achieve.
Key Facts
The Senate parliamentarian reviewed the Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill.
The bill includes $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
Several parts of the bill were found to violate the Byrd Rule, a Senate rule that limits what can be included in budget bills.
Violating the Byrd Rule means those parts require 60 votes to pass, not just a simple majority.
Senate Majority Leader John (last name not provided) faces a challenge due to this ruling.
This decision makes it harder for the Republicans to pass this immigration funding as part of their budget plan.
The Byrd Rule is designed to keep budget bills focused on spending and revenue, preventing unrelated measures.
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Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano's wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for a month. After this period, ICE released her from custody.
Key Facts
Deisy Rivera Ortega is the wife of Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano.
She was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Her detention lasted for one month.
ICE has now released her from custody.
Sgt. Serrano spoke publicly following her release.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra faced criticism from other candidates during a debate for the California governor's race. The debate covered different topics as candidates presented their views to voters.
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Xavier Becerra is running for governor of California as a Democrat.
Other candidates criticized Becerra during the debate.
The debate was part of the campaign process for California's upcoming governor election.
CBS News covered the event and reported on the exchanges between candidates.
The debate was an opportunity for voters to compare candidates on key issues.
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The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information to capture Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran. Witt defected to Iran in 2013 and is accused of sharing secret U.S. defense information and helping the Iranian government target U.S. personnel.
Key Facts
Monica Elfriede Witt served in the U.S. Air Force from 1997 to 2008 and was trained in Farsi.
She worked on secret counterintelligence missions, including in the Middle East.
Witt defected to Iran in 2013 after attending conferences there that promoted anti-Western views.
A federal grand jury indicted her in 2019 on espionage charges for sharing classified national defense information with Iran.
The FBI says Witt endangered U.S. personnel and their families stationed abroad.
Witt allegedly helped Iran research targets among her former U.S. government colleagues.
The FBI recently renewed attention to the case by offering a reward for information leading to her capture.
The U.S. and Iran have been in conflict since February 28, 2025.
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A U.S. soldier’s wife was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for a month after being detained at an immigration appointment. She has now been released, allowing the soldier to reunite with his wife.
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The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier was detained by ICE in April.
She was detained during an immigration appointment.
The appointment was meant to protect military spouses from deportation.
She spent about one month in ICE custody.
After her release, the soldier was able to reunite with his wife.
The soldier's name is Jose Serrano.
ICE is the agency responsible for immigration enforcement in the U.S.
The case highlights issues related to immigration and military families.
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Republican-led efforts in South Carolina and Louisiana are moving to redraw congressional district maps to favor the GOP in future elections. These actions follow a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting challenges to district lines and come as part of a broader push by Republicans, encouraged by President Donald Trump, to strengthen their hold on Congress.
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Republican legislatures in South Carolina and Louisiana are working to redraw congressional districts to help Republicans win more seats.
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in Louisiana v. Callais, striking down Louisiana’s previous map and limiting challenges to district lines under the Voting Rights Act.
In South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster called a special session to consider changes affecting the majority-Black 6th District, held by Democrat Jim Clyburn.
A proposal to extend South Carolina’s legislative session failed partly due to some Republicans opposing changes so close to early voting.
President Donald Trump encouraged South Carolina Republicans to act boldly on redistricting.
Louisiana’s legislature voted to restore a congressional map from 2022 that would remove one majority-Black district and include more Republican-leaning areas.
Republican officials in Louisiana openly stated the maps are drawn to maximize Republican advantage.
Similar redistricting efforts by Republicans are ongoing or planned in other states like Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Missouri.
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