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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Representative Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment involving two female staffers. Edwards denies wrongdoing, but the investigation follows reports of inappropriate behavior, including personal gifts, handwritten notes, and outings that made staff uncomfortable.
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The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) for sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment.
Allegations involve two young female staffers and include gifts, personal letters, drinking outings, casino trips, and other personal interactions.
Edwards wrote a handwritten letter, gave a custom puzzle gift, and read a poem at a staffer’s going-away party that made others uncomfortable.
One staffer went on a vacation to a Las Vegas hotel with Edwards months after leaving his office and received flowers that made her uneasy.
The staffers felt Edwards’ behavior pressured them and crossed professional boundaries.
Edwards denied any inappropriate relationship but did not address specific claims.
Ethics investigations can take months or years before reaching conclusions or disciplinary actions.
Edwards is serving his second term and faces challenges in his upcoming reelection campaign.
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An Oklahoma judge allowed Richard Glossip, a former death row inmate, to be released on bond while he awaits a new trial for a 1997 murder case. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction last year because of unfair trial procedures, and Glossip must follow strict rules while out on bond.
Key Facts
Richard Glossip has been in jail for nearly 30 years over a 1997 murder case.
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out Glossip’s conviction due to false testimony by a key witness.
The judge set Glossip’s bond at $500,000; he only needs to pay $50,000 (10%) upfront.
Glossip must wear an electronic monitor, stay in Oklahoma, avoid drugs and alcohol, and not contact witnesses.
The state plans to retry Glossip but will not seek the death penalty again.
Glossip was scheduled for execution nine times but was never executed.
Supporters like Kim Kardashian and actress Susan Sarandon have backed Glossip’s innocence claims.
Glossip’s retrial is meant to be fair, hoping to provide closure to all involved.
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The New York Police Department destroyed over 200 illegal scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island as part of a crime crackdown. Since early 2026, police have seized around 5,700 illegal vehicles, a rise of 10% from last year, following a deadly shooting involving an illegal moped.
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The NYPD bulldozed more than 200 illegal two-wheeled vehicles on Staten Island.
These vehicles included scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes that were unregistered or considered dangerous.
Police have seized about 5,700 illegal vehicles since the start of 2026.
This number is a 10% increase compared to the same time in 2025.
The crackdown intensified after a 7-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn in April.
The suspects in the shooting fled on an illegal moped.
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Admiral Brad Cooper, leader of the U.S. Central Command, told the Senate that Iran's threat has been greatly reduced. However, he said Iran still has some ability to cause problems.
Key Facts
Admiral Brad Cooper is the commander of U.S. Central Command.
He spoke to Senator Jack Reed during a Senate Armed Services Committee meeting.
Cooper stated that Iran is a "significantly degraded threat."
Despite this, Iran still maintains some capabilities.
The discussion took place on a Thursday.
The information was shared during a government hearing about military and security issues.
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U.S. health officials are watching 41 people for hantavirus but have not found any cases. They are not restricting these people’s movements but have asked most of them to stay home and avoid contact with others as a precaution.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are monitoring 41 people for possible hantavirus infection.
No confirmed hantavirus cases have been reported in the United States.
Most of the monitored individuals have been advised to stay at home.
They have been asked to avoid close contact with other people.
Officials have not imposed any movement restrictions on these individuals.
The information was shared by David Fitter, the CDC’s hantavirus response incident manager.
The monitoring and precautions aim to prevent any potential spread of hantavirus.
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Opposition leader Angus Taylor said the Coalition government would limit migration based on the number of houses built, aiming to reduce migration to below 200,000. Meanwhile, Australian singer Delta Goodrem performed at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna, with public and judges' votes deciding who advances to the final.
Key Facts
Angus Taylor said migration numbers would be linked to the number of houses built under a Coalition government.
Taylor indicated migration would be reduced to below 200,000 people.
He mentioned cutting migration by about 40% from current levels but did not specify exact numbers.
Taylor accused migrants of accessing welfare payments upon arrival, a claim criticized by migrant advocates.
Delta Goodrem performed the song "Eclipse" at the Eurovision semi-final in Vienna.
Eurovision participants are judged by both a panel of judges and public votes from viewers.
Australia’s distance from Europe may affect its vote outcomes because similar or neighboring countries tend to vote for each other.
Four Australian citizens exposed to a hantavirus on a cruise ship near Africa are returning to Perth with government assistance.
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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Rick Scott have worked together to propose a new law that would stop former members of Congress from lobbying for their entire lives. This means former lawmakers could not try to influence government decisions for private groups or companies after leaving office.
Key Facts
The bill is introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat) and Senator Rick Scott (Republican).
It aims to ban former members of the Senate and House of Representatives from lobbying forever.
Lobbying means trying to influence government choices on behalf of others.
The bill would prevent ex-members of Congress from registering as lobbyists.
This law targets any lobbying activity, not just formal registration.
Senator Rick Scott is known as a close ally of President Donald Trump.
The bill reflects a bipartisan effort, meaning it has support from both major political parties.
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Dana Williamson, a top California political strategist connected to Governor Gavin Newsom and candidate Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty to fraud and tax-related charges involving $225,000 taken from Becerra’s dormant campaign account. The money was allegedly diverted to Becerra’s chief of staff, Sean McCluskie, who also took a plea deal. Williamson faces up to 38 years in prison.
Key Facts
Dana Williamson admitted to stealing $225,000 from Xavier Becerra’s dormant campaign account.
The stolen money was disguised as payment to McCluskie’s spouse for fake work.
Sean McCluskie, Becerra’s chief of staff, took a pay cut to join the campaign and pleaded guilty in December.
Becerra was not named in Williamson’s plea deal and denies knowing about the fraud.
Williamson also pled guilty to making false statements and filing false tax returns claiming $1.7 million in personal expenses as deductions.
Williamson has served as chief of staff to Governor Newsom and cabinet secretary under former Governor Jerry Brown.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July, and Williamson could face up to 38 years in prison.
The case has become a point of attack by political rivals in California’s governor race.
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A man in Pennsylvania named Adam Berryhill has been charged with making terroristic threats against Democratic state lawmakers. He allegedly posted threatening messages and a "hit list" targeting these officials on social media.
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Adam Berryhill is 42 years old and lives in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
He posted threats and a "hit list" against Democratic members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, including House Speaker Joanna McClinton.
His posts mentioned plans for violence, including a "Memorial Day Operation."
Police linked the threatening social media account to Berryhill using email and IP address records.
Berryhill was arrested on May 6 and charged with making terroristic threats.
He is currently held on $250,000 bail and has a court hearing scheduled for June 11.
The threats were specific, targeted, and included references to firearms.
The investigation began after security officers noticed the threatening posts during routine checks.
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A federal judge refused to block Tennessee’s new U.S. House district map that favors Republicans. Democrats sued to stop the map, arguing it causes confusion after candidate deadlines, but the judge ruled the election process is too advanced to delay the map’s use.
Key Facts
Judge Chip Campbell denied a temporary restraining order requested by Tennessee Democrats.
The new map was drawn by Tennessee Republicans during a special session.
The map is designed to help Republicans win all nine U.S. House seats in Tennessee.
Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and others, sued to stop the map’s implementation.
The lawsuit claims the new map causes election confusion because it was adopted after the candidate qualifying deadline.
The qualifying deadline for candidates is imminent, making courts reluctant to change the map now.
Judge Campbell was appointed by President Donald Trump.
Other lawsuits are still trying to stop the map in different courts.
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Vice President Vance campaigned for Senator Susan Collins in Maine as she runs for reelection. He said he sometimes feels frustrated with her but still supports her and spoke about the Trump administration’s work against fraud.
Key Facts
Vice President Vance visited Maine to support Senator Susan Collins’s reelection campaign.
He expressed occasional frustration with Senator Collins but continued to support her.
Vance gave a speech on efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to fight fraud.
The vice president is the chair of a White House task force focused on fighting fraud.
Senator Susan Collins is a Republican senator from Maine seeking another term.
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Rep. Frederica Wilson, age 83, plans to run for reelection despite being absent from Congress for nearly a month due to major eye surgery. She told a state senator she is not retiring and expects to return to Washington soon.
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Rep. Frederica Wilson represents Miami and has served since 1998 in various Florida and federal offices.
She recently had major eye surgery, causing her nearly a month-long absence from Congress.
Wilson confirmed to Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones that she intends to seek another term.
Wilson attended a fundraiser in Miami shortly before the news of her reelection plans.
She spoke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and plans to return to Washington by next Wednesday.
Wilson is known for being independent and unpredictable about her attendance and retirement plans.
Aging members of Congress have been causing concern, especially among Democrats.
Several older Democratic House members have retired or died recently, but Wilson continues to run despite speculation.
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Fox News host Jesse Watters removed a social media clip where he said the CIA "raided" Tulsi Gabbard’s office. The removal followed a response from Gabbard’s office denying such a raid occurred.
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Jesse Watters is a host on Fox News.
He posted a clip claiming the CIA raided Tulsi Gabbard’s office.
Tulsi Gabbard is the Director of National Intelligence.
Gabbard’s office pushed back against Watters’s claim.
After the pushback, Watters deleted the video clip from social media.
The report initially aired during Watters’s show “Jesse Watters Primetime.”
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Kouri Richins was found guilty of murdering her husband using fentanyl and attempting insurance fraud. Digital evidence from her cell phones, including suspicious internet searches about deleting data and life insurance, played a key role in her conviction.
Key Facts
Eric Richins died in March 2022 from a fentanyl overdose.
Kouri Richins was investigated and her first iPhone was seized by police.
Text messages around the time of Eric’s death were deleted from her phone.
Cell phone tower data placed Kouri at key locations before Eric’s death.
Kouri bought a second iPhone and made searches related to deleting phone data and life insurance claims.
Prosecutors presented searches such as how to remotely wipe an iPhone and about life insurance payments.
A digital forensics expert testified about more incriminating searches and webpage visits by Kouri.
The jury convicted Kouri Richins of murder and insurance fraud based largely on her digital footprint.
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Representatives Don Davis and Claudia Tenney said the House of Representatives is ready to approve laws that help more people get access to genetically targeted technologies. These technologies can treat diseases like heart disease. They mentioned the challenge now is to get the Senate to give this issue higher priority.
Key Facts
Reps. Don Davis (Democrat, North Carolina) and Claudia Tenney (Republican, New York) support laws for genetically targeted technologies.
Genetically targeted technologies (GTTs) aim to treat diseases based on a person's genetic makeup.
Heart disease is one of the conditions targeted by these technologies.
The House is prepared to pass legislation to expand access to GTTs.
The main obstacle is getting the Senate to focus on this issue and pass the laws.
The lawmakers spoke during an event hosted by The Hill titled “Protecting Patients from America’s No…”.
The goal is to improve patient access to new medical treatments through legislation.
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FBI Director Kash Patel took a special snorkeling trip around the USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii, a site that honors over 900 sailors and Marines who died at Pearl Harbor. This private swim was not mentioned by the FBI in its public statements, and it happened days after Patel’s official visits to FBI offices and local law enforcement in Hawaii.
Key Facts
Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer and met with the FBI’s Honolulu field office and local law enforcement.
The FBI said Patel was not on vacation during this trip.
Emails revealed he took a “VIP snorkel” around the USS Arizona memorial, a sunken battleship at Pearl Harbor where many servicemen died.
The swimming activity was arranged by the military but was not publicly disclosed by the FBI.
Snorkeling and diving are usually banned around the USS Arizona memorial, which is a respected military cemetery.
Since the Obama administration, some government and military officials have been quietly allowed to swim there.
Critics say Patel’s trip blends work duties with personal leisure, raising questions about his use of FBI resources.
Patel has faced previous scrutiny over his travel and conduct as FBI director.
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Michael Banks, the head of the U.S. Border Patrol, announced his resignation after leading the agency during a period of stricter border security under President Donald Trump’s administration. His departure comes amid broader changes in the Department of Homeland Security leadership and ongoing shifts in immigration enforcement policy.
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Michael Banks is resigning as chief of U.S. Border Patrol.
Banks said he helped strengthen border security during his time in charge.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his resignation.
Banks has worked with Texas Governor Greg Abbott during record-high illegal border crossings.
His resignation comes two months after Markwayne Mullin became DHS secretary.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which Banks led, manages customs, immigration, and agriculture at U.S. borders.
ICE, another immigration agency under DHS, is also undergoing leadership changes.
Banks plans to retire after a 37-year career to spend more time with family.
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A private plane from the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Florida. The US Air Force rescued 11 people from a life raft and took them to a hospital as a storm was coming.
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A private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.
The plane originated from the Bahamas.
11 people survived the crash.
Survivors were found in a life raft in the water.
The US Air Force conducted the rescue operation.
Survivors were airlifted to a hospital for care.
The rescue happened as a storm was approaching the area.
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FBI Director Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer and officially toured the FBI's Honolulu office and met with law enforcement. However, the FBI did not mention that he also joined a special snorkeling trip around the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, an event arranged by the military.
Key Facts
Kash Patel is the director of the FBI.
He visited Hawaii during the summer of the previous year.
The FBI shared information about his official visits, including a walking tour of the bureau's Honolulu field office.
Patel met with local law enforcement during this trip.
The FBI did not report that Patel took part in a special "VIP snorkel" at Pearl Harbor.
This snorkeling excursion took place around the USS Arizona, a sunken battleship.
More than 900 sailors and Marines remain entombed in the USS Arizona.
The snorkeling trip was coordinated by the military.
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Richard Glossip, who spent nearly 30 years on death row in Oklahoma for a 1997 murder, will be released on bond while waiting for a new trial. An Oklahoma judge decided he should be allowed bail after reviewing the details of his case.
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Richard Glossip has been on death row for almost three decades.
He was convicted for a murder that happened in 1997.
Glossip faced execution three times but was not put to death.
An Oklahoma judge named Natalie Mai ruled he can be released on bond.
The judge based her decision on the strong evidence already in Glossip’s case.
Glossip will remain free while waiting for his case to be retried.
This ruling represents a significant change in how his case is being handled.
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