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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.
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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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke strongly to HUD Secretary Scott Turner during a Senate hearing because he kept mentioning President Biden’s administration. The discussion was about housing and urban development matters.
Key Facts
The hearing was held by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development.
Scott Turner is the current Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand represents New York and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Gillibrand raised her voice at Turner, showing frustration with his frequent talks about the Biden administration.
The hearing focused on housing and transportation funding and policies.
The exchange highlighted tensions between lawmakers and administration officials during official discussions.
President Biden’s administration oversees HUD’s policies and programs.
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Vice President JD Vance said he feels "frustrated" with Senator Susan Collins at times but also respects her independence. He mentioned that Collins, a centrist Republican, is a good match for Maine voters as she runs a competitive Senate race against Democrat Graham Platner.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke in Bangor, Maine.
Vance expressed frustration with Senator Susan Collins occasionally.
He praised Collins for her independent voting record.
Collins is a centrist Republican senator from Maine.
Collins is running for reelection in a competitive race against Democrat Graham Platner.
The Senate race in Maine is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
Vance said Collins’ independence suits the preferences of Maine voters.
The remarks reflect challenges for Republicans balancing party loyalty and voter appeal in battleground states.
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Michael Banks, the chief of US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), has resigned effective immediately. He served in this role since President Donald Trump returned to office last year and cited his desire to retire and focus on his family.
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Michael Banks announced his immediate resignation as chief of US Customs and Border Patrol.
Banks became chief when President Trump started his second term in 2024.
He said he helped improve border security, calling it the most secure in US history.
Banks plans to retire and return to Texas to be with his family and manage his ranch.
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott praised Banks for his service and border security work.
Before becoming chief, Banks worked as a border adviser for Texas Governor Greg Abbott and held mid-level CBP positions.
Banks had quit CBP earlier under President Joe Biden due to concerns over morale and border policies.
It is unclear who will replace Banks as chief of CBP.
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Drug overdose deaths fell in the United States for the third year in a row. However, eight states did not see this decrease and had stable or rising numbers of overdose deaths.
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The U.S. overall saw fewer fatal drug overdoses last year compared to previous years.
Eight states did not experience a decline in overdose deaths.
These states showed either no change or an increase in overdose fatalities.
The trend of declining overdose deaths has lasted for three years in total.
The specific states with increases or no decline were not listed in this article excerpt.
Drug overdose deaths remain a significant public health issue in the U.S.
Ongoing efforts aim to reduce overdose deaths nationwide.
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Michael Banks, the head of the U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed Banks' decision to step down.
Key Facts
Michael Banks is the chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.
He announced that he is stepping down from his position.
Rodney Scott, the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, confirmed Banks’ departure.
Banks’ leaving is part of recent changes in immigration leadership.
The Border Patrol is a U.S. agency responsible for securing the borders.
This news was reported by ABC News on May 14, 2026.
Further details about Banks’ departure were not yet available.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must bring a Colombian woman, Adriana María Quiroz Zapata, back to the U.S. after she was deported to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country that refused to accept her. The judge said her deportation was likely illegal because she has serious health problems and faces medical risks in the DRC.
Key Facts
Adriana María Quiroz Zapata is a 55-year-old woman with diabetes and a thyroid condition.
She was deported from the U.S. to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which did not agree to take her.
A federal judge ruled her deportation was likely illegal due to health risks.
In detention, Quiroz Zapata’s health worsened, with skin damage and blackened nails reported.
She entered the U.S. from Mexico in August 2024 and was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Since deportation, she has stayed in a locked hotel in Kinshasa with limited freedom.
Thousands of immigrants waiting for asylum decisions were given deportation orders to countries they often have no connection to.
The Trump administration issued over 15,000 deportation orders under a policy to increase immigrant expulsions.
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The Cleveland Clinic said that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not control a robotic arm during a heart surgery. He only watched the surgery as part of a tour of the medical center.
Key Facts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
A report claimed he operated a robotic arm during heart surgery.
The Cleveland Clinic denied this claim.
Kennedy Jr. only observed the surgery.
The observation took place during a visit and tour of the medical center.
The robotic arm is a tool used by surgeons to perform precise heart surgeries.
The Cleveland Clinic clarified these details to correct the record.
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Erin Stewart, a Republican running for governor in Connecticut, has quit the race just before the primary election. She is facing accusations related to how she used a government credit card while serving as mayor of New Britain.
Key Facts
Erin Stewart was a Republican candidate for governor in Connecticut.
She ended her campaign a few days before the primary election.
Stewart is accused of fraud involving a government credit card.
The credit card spending in question totals $207,076.07.
The alleged fraud took place during her time as mayor of New Britain.
The GOP primary was still scheduled when she dropped out.
The specific details of the fraud allegations have not been fully shared in the article.
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A federal judge questioned a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns about possible special treatment by the Trump administration. The judge asked for more details on how the deal was made, especially why the payment would come from a trust linked to Musk and not Musk directly.
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Elon Musk agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine to the SEC to settle a lawsuit about late disclosure of his Twitter shares.
The original SEC lawsuit sought at least $150 million in penalties.
Musk bought 9% of Twitter in 2022 but did not report it within 10 days, as required by law.
The SEC claims Musk’s delay allowed him to buy shares at lower prices, harming other shareholders.
The settlement requires court approval, and Judge Sparkle Sooknanan expressed doubts and asked for more information by June 1.
The trust linked to Musk will pay the fine, not Musk personally.
The judge noted the SEC appeared surprised that settlement talks had started, calling that a "red flag."
The SEC sued Musk in January 2025, shortly before President Biden left office.
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A new report called the Education Scorecard says the United States is facing a "learning recession," meaning students are falling behind in their education. Thomas Kane, a Harvard professor, explains the situation in a CBS News segment.
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The Education Scorecard is a national report focused on U.S. education.
It warns that the country is experiencing a "learning recession," which means students are losing ground academically.
Thomas Kane is a professor at Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research.
Kane spoke with CBS News to provide insight into the learning challenges in the U.S.
The report highlights concerns about student progress and overall learning outcomes.
The term "learning recession" suggests a significant drop in educational achievement over time.
CBS News covered the topic in a segment available on its app and website.
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The US Department of Justice is reportedly dropping fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after he hired a legal team led by President Trump's personal lawyer, Robert J. Giuffra Jr. Giuffra offered a plan for Adani to invest $10 billion in the US and create 15,000 jobs in exchange for dropping the charges.
Key Facts
Gautam Adani, the richest man in Asia, was charged with fraud and bribery by US prosecutors in November 2024.
He was accused of paying $250 million in bribes and misleading investors to raise money.
Adani’s legal team, led by President Trump’s lawyer Giuffra, presented a 100-slide defense arguing lack of evidence and jurisdiction.
Giuffra proposed a $10 billion US investment and 15,000 jobs to persuade prosecutors to drop the case.
A senior justice department official reacted positively to the investment offer, though prosecutors said it should not affect the case outcome.
Adani is linked to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has faced accusations of benefiting from favoritism and cronyism.
President Trump’s lawyer, Giuffra, also represents Trump in appeals of personal legal cases.
Neither the US Justice Department nor Giuffra’s law firm responded to requests for comment.
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Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma inmate who was nearly executed three times, has been granted bond after nearly 30 years on death row. A judge set his bond at $500,000 and placed conditions like wearing a monitoring device and restrictions on travel and contact with witnesses while he awaits a new trial.
Key Facts
Richard Glossip was arrested in 1997 for the death of his former boss, Barry Van Treese.
Van Treese was killed by a blow from a baseball bat; another man, Justin Sneed, admitted to the killing but said Glossip paid him.
Sneed was the main witness against Glossip but may have had undisclosed mental illness affecting his testimony.
The U.S. Supreme Court found prosecutorial misconduct in Glossip's original trial, leading to a new trial order in 2025.
Oklahoma’s Attorney General plans to retry Glossip, aiming for a life sentence instead of the death penalty.
Glossip had been scheduled for execution nine times but avoided being put to death each time.
The bond set for Glossip is $500,000, with conditions including monitoring and restrictions on travel, alcohol, drugs, and witness contact.
Glossip’s family expressed gratitude for the court’s decision to grant him bond.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a bipartisan effort to stop sexual misconduct in Congress. The effort is led by two women lawmakers and aims to create a safer work environment and improve how misconduct is reported and handled.
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The initiative is led by Congresswomen Kat Cammack (Republican) and Teresa Leger Fernández (Democrat).
It focuses on making Congress safer for women and all survivors of sexual misconduct.
Several lawmakers have recently resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
The effort includes reforms to speed up and simplify the reporting process for misconduct.
The House administration committee will help develop the proposed changes.
Leaders emphasize respect and safety for all congressional staff.
The taskforce aims to increase education and training on sexual misconduct.
This is described as one of the biggest efforts since the #MeToo movement in Congress.
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Jerome Powell’s term as chair of the US Federal Reserve ends on May 15, and he will be replaced by Kevin Warsh. President Trump pushed Powell for faster interest rate cuts and threatened to fire him, but Powell prioritized the Fed’s independence and will remain a governor on the board.
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Jerome Powell was appointed Fed chair by President Trump in 2018.
Powell’s term as Fed chair ends on May 15, 2024.
Kevin Warsh, also appointed by Trump in the past, will succeed Powell as chair.
Powell faced political pressure from Trump, who wanted quicker interest rate cuts.
Powell defended the Federal Reserve’s independence from political influence.
Trump gave Powell the nickname “Too Late Powell” for delayed rate cuts.
Powell will stay on the Federal Reserve Board as a governor after stepping down as chair.
An investigation into Powell’s office renovations found no wrongdoing and was later suspended.
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