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Louisiana has paused its US House primary elections because a recent Supreme Court ruling requires the state to redraw its congressional districts. The ruling found that the previous map, which created two Black-majority districts, was unconstitutional under new standards and led the governor to delay the vote until a new map is approved.
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Louisiana was set to hold primary elections for US House districts, US Senate, state Supreme Court, and local offices on Thursday.
The US House primaries were paused by Governor Jeff Landry after a Supreme Court ruling on April 29.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to undo a key part of the Voting Rights Act that protected Black voting power from being weakened.
The Court found Louisiana’s January 2024 congressional map, which created a second Black-majority district, unconstitutional.
The ruling means districts can only be challenged if racist intent is clearly shown, which critics say is very hard to prove.
Governor Landry said pausing the election would protect voter rights and allow time to create a lawful new map.
Republicans in the Louisiana State Senate have started working on a new congressional map.
Civil rights groups argue the pause harms voters, especially those who have already voted or planned to vote absentee, and may cause confusion and disenfranchisement.
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A group of U.S. senators from both political parties sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They warned against making any one-sided changes to the U.S. policy on Taiwan while President Donald Trump visits China.
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Senators from both parties joined in sending the letter.
The letter was addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The senators emphasized support for the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979.
They oppose any unilateral (one-sided) changes in U.S. Taiwan policy.
The letter was sent during President Trump’s visit to China.
The Taiwan Relations Act guides U.S. relations with Taiwan.
The senators want Congress’s role in Taiwan policy to be respected.
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster plans to bring state lawmakers back for a special session next week. The session will focus on approving a new congressional map that is expected to favor the Republican Party.
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Governor Henry McMaster is calling a special session for South Carolina lawmakers next week.
The session’s main goal is to create a new congressional district map.
The proposed map is expected to fully favor the Republican Party.
Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey confirmed legislative leaders are working on this plan.
The action responds to recent developments requiring redistricting in the state.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing election district boundaries.
This session aims to finalize the new boundaries quickly.
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President Donald Trump posted many messages late at night before a trip to China, spreading false claims and conspiracy theories about former President Barack Obama and the 2020 election. He accused Obama of treason and wiretapping without evidence, shared fake quotes, and repeated unsupported claims about votes being deleted in the 2020 election.
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President Trump posted 55 times in 3 hours on social media before visiting China.
He accused former President Obama of treason and spying during the 2016 campaign without evidence.
Trump shared a fake quote falsely attributed to Senator John Kennedy about Obama and Obamacare money.
Trump repeated false claims that 2.7 million votes for him were deleted in 2020 due to Dominion voting technology.
There is no proof Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, and the Justice Department found no basis for this claim in 2017.
Trump criticized the New York Times for reporting his Reflecting Pool project cost more than originally stated.
The New York Times is actually gaining subscribers, contrary to Trump's claim that it is losing readers.
These posts include AI-generated images and unverified conspiracy theories.
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The U.S. government will no longer require a $15,000 visa deposit for fans from 50 countries who have tickets to the World Cup. This change only applies to those traveling to the U.S. for the event, which is co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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The $15,000 visa deposit was a bond meant to reduce visa overstays.
Fans from 50 countries previously subject to this deposit are now exempt if they have valid World Cup tickets.
Five of these countries (Algeria, Cabo Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Tunisia) have teams in the World Cup.
The tournament runs from June 11 and is co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Players and coaches were already exempt from the deposit rule before this change.
Travelers from Iran and Haiti are still banned from entering the U.S. for the World Cup, except players and coaches.
The visa deposit program started in August as part of a 12-month pilot to tighten immigration controls.
The U.S. has also introduced rules requiring some visitors to share five years of social media history, raising concerns about privacy and potential travel challenges.
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A new bill called the Homeownership Savings Act has been introduced to help first-time homebuyers save money for down payments faster. The bill would create special savings accounts with tax benefits, aimed at making homeownership more affordable for working- and middle-class families.
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The bill, H.R. 8709, was introduced by Democrat Haley Stevens in the House of Representatives.
It creates Homeownership Savings Accounts that offer tax benefits for saving for down payments and closing costs.
Account contributions would be tax-deductible up to $3,000 annually for married couples and $2,000–$2,500 for others.
Lifetime contribution limits would be $40,000 per buyer.
Savings would grow tax-free and withdrawals for home purchase costs would not be taxed.
Only first-time homebuyers meeting income limits would qualify.
Accounts must be closed after a home is purchased, preventing repeated use.
Employers could voluntarily contribute to employees’ accounts to help boost savings.
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A judge in Utah sentenced Kouri Richins to life in prison without the chance of parole for killing her husband. Richins, who had written a book about grieving, was found guilty of murder.
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Kouri Richins is a mother from Utah.
She wrote a book about grieving.
She was convicted of murdering her husband.
The judge sentenced her to life in prison without parole.
The sentencing happened on a Wednesday.
The case was covered by CBS News.
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Spencer Pratt, known from MTV’s The Hills, is running for mayor of Los Angeles as a Republican. He has received support from several celebrities mainly through social media, but only a few have donated money to his campaign. Pratt’s campaign focuses on issues like wildfire response, homelessness, and public safety.
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Spencer Pratt launched his mayoral campaign in January 2026, running as a Republican against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
He gained attention partly due to his celebrity background and use of social media to raise his profile.
Pratt’s key campaign issues include improving wildfire response, tackling homelessness, and addressing public safety concerns.
Several celebrities have publicly supported Pratt through social media likes and comments but have not necessarily donated money to his campaign.
Journalist and podcaster Billy Bush supports Pratt but has not donated to his campaign; he is helping raise funds through other means.
Other celebrity supporters include Jax Taylor, Holly Madison, Patti Stanger, Whitney Leavitt, Perez Hilton, Trishelle Cannatella, Reza Farahan, and Tamra Judge.
Pratt became motivated to run after losing his home in the 2025 Palisades Fire.
Pratt’s strong debate performances and social media presence have helped him become a serious contender despite the challenge of unseating an incumbent mayor.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will close its immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." The facility was planned as a temporary solution while the federal government lacked resources to detain immigrants.
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The detention center is called "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement.
The center opened in the summer of 2025.
It was intended to be a temporary facility.
The facility was created because the federal government could not detain all immigrants.
The state will soon shut down the center.
The closure reflects changes in immigrant detention needs or federal resources.
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Kouri Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband by giving him a drink laced with a deadly amount of fentanyl. She was found guilty of aggravated murder and other charges related to her husband's death and financial crimes.
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Kouri Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole on her husband’s birthday.
She was convicted of killing her husband by giving him a Moscow Mule drink with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
The amount of fentanyl in the drink was nearly five times the deadly level.
Richins was also convicted of mortgage fraud and forgery linked to real estate deals after her husband died.
Her children said they would feel unsafe if she were released.
Richins wrote a children’s book about coping with grief before her arrest.
The trial lasted about three weeks, and Richins did not testify or call witnesses.
She faces other criminal charges related to financial crimes that have not yet been tried.
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Kouri Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole for poisoning her husband with a deadly dose of fentanyl. She was found guilty of murder and other charges, including insurance fraud, after a trial in Utah.
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Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder for giving her husband a lethal amount of fentanyl.
Her husband, Eric Richins, died in March 2022 from fentanyl poisoning at about five times the lethal dose.
Prosecutors said she tried to kill him earlier with a fentanyl-laced sandwich two weeks before his death.
She took out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband’s life using his forged signature.
The jury found her guilty on all charges after about three hours of deliberation.
She addressed her three children at her sentencing, apologizing and expressing love for them.
Richins, 35, is a mother of three and had previously self-published a children’s book about grieving.
She was sentenced in Park City, Utah, and will spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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The Trump administration is investigating over 120 biological laboratories funded by U.S. taxpayers in more than 30 countries. This review focuses on stopping risky gain-of-function research, which involves changing organisms to make them more dangerous, especially in labs abroad like in China and Ukraine.
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The investigation was ordered by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
It follows President Trump's 2025 executive order banning federal funding for gain-of-function research in foreign countries without proper oversight.
More than 120 U.S.-funded biolabs are located in over 30 nations, including Ukraine.
Gain-of-function research aims to increase the abilities of viruses or bacteria, which can pose health risks.
The labs have conducted research on dangerous and contagious pathogens.
There are concerns over the ethics, finances, and security of clinical trials happening in these labs.
Officials claim previous administrations, including Biden’s and Obama’s, neglected oversight of these labs and research activities.
The investigation aims to identify lab locations, the pathogens studied, and details of ongoing research to prevent threats to global health and security.
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves canceled a special session that was planned to discuss new voting maps for the state's Supreme Court districts. He announced this decision after a recent ruling from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Governor Tate Reeves is from the Republican Party.
The special session was meant to review voting maps for three Supreme Court districts in Mississippi.
Reeves announced the cancellation on Supertalk Radio’s show “Mornings with Richard Cross.”
The decision came after a U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the matter.
The court's decision affected the need for the special session on redistricting.
Redistricting means redrawing boundaries for voting areas.
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Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the US Senate to become the new Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell. The vote was close and mostly divided by party, with Warsh facing pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates amid rising inflation and economic challenges.
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Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve chair in a Senate vote of 54 to 45.
Only one Democrat, Senator John Fetterman, voted to confirm Warsh.
Warsh replaces Jerome Powell, whose term ends this Friday.
Warsh has previously served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011.
Inflation in the US rose to 3.8% in April, driven mainly by higher energy prices due to the conflict involving Iran.
President Trump wants Warsh to lower interest rates to support the economy despite rising inflation.
Warsh promised during his confirmation hearing to keep the Fed independent from political pressure.
The confirmation vote was the closest for a Fed chair since 1977 and highlights the political divisions in the Senate.
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The FBI denies claims that Director Kash Patel has changed policies to increase arrest numbers artificially. The bureau says these claims are false and that their crime reduction efforts and arrests of dangerous fugitives show real progress.
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A report alleged that Kash Patel, FBI Director, pushed policies to raise arrest numbers artificially.
The FBI called these allegations false and said the report tries to harm the bureau’s record.
An FBI spokesperson highlighted recent arrests of eight "Ten Most Wanted" fugitives as proof of real results.
Kash Patel was appointed by President Donald Trump and has faced both support and criticism for his leadership style.
Critics say the focus on arrest numbers may affect the FBI’s choice of investigations.
Patel recently testified before a Senate committee about the FBI’s operations.
Previous accusations against Patel, including claims of misconduct, were denied and described by the FBI as politically motivated.
The situation is ongoing and more updates are expected.
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The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to move forward a bill that would stop paying senators during government shutdowns. The bill aims to hold senators’ pay until the government reopens and could start after the November 2026 election.
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The Senate voted 99-0 to advance the resolution; one Republican senator did not vote.
The bill would pause senators' paychecks during any future federal government shutdowns.
Payments would be released only after the shutdown ends.
The resolution was introduced by Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana.
Similar bills exist in the House of Representatives but their fate is uncertain.
The proposal follows recent long government shutdowns where many federal workers lost pay while senators continued to receive theirs.
The bill addresses concerns about lawmakers being paid during shutdowns when federal workers and citizens face financial hardship.
The bill is expected to pass with strong support when it comes up for final approval.
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The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 and narrowly failed to pass a bill that would limit President Donald Trump’s power to launch attacks on Iran without Congress’s approval. Three Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting the bill, showing some Republican opposition to the president’s war powers, but the measure did not pass in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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Three Republican senators voted with Democrats to restrict President Trump’s ability to strike Iran without Congress’s consent.
The vote was very close, with 50 senators in favor and 49 against, but the bill did not pass.
It was the seventh vote on this issue since the war began and had the highest support so far.
President Trump has not asked Congress to approve attacks on Iran, although the Constitution gives Congress that power.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was created to limit presidents from starting wars without Congress’s approval.
Some Republicans supporting the bill include Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul, who want to limit the president’s war powers.
Public opinion polls show most Americans feel President Trump has not clearly explained the reasons for the conflict with Iran.
The conflict and related actions have caused higher oil prices and inflation in the U.S. economy.
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Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration will delay $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California due to fraud concerns. The administration is also freezing some new Medicare enrollments for six months and urging states to investigate Medicaid fraud risks.
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The Trump administration is delaying $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California.
Vice President JD Vance leads a task force focused on detecting fraud in federal health programs.
There is a six-month freeze on some new Medicare enrollments as part of these efforts.
States are warned to investigate Medicaid fraud to avoid losing federal funding.
The task force aims to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure funds reach low-income individuals who need health care.
These actions come before the November elections and are being highlighted in political campaigns.
The administration says cracking down on fraud will preserve resources for those most in need.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz called the deferral the largest ever made in Medicaid funds.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, had his top spokesperson, Rich Danker, resign due to disagreements over promoting flavored e-cigarettes. Danker was concerned these flavored products might lead to addiction among children.
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Rich Danker was the chief spokesperson for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Danker resigned from his position on Wednesday.
His resignation was due to conflicts over supporting flavored e-cigarettes.
Danker worried that flavored vapes could cause addiction in children.
The resignation happened shortly after a related announcement from FDA Commissioner Marty.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently serving as the HHS Secretary.
The issue involves government efforts related to e-cigarette flavor regulation.
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At Princeton University, about 30% of students admitted to cheating on exams or assignments, mostly by using AI tools. The school’s honor code relies on students to monitor each other, but many do not report cheating, leading faculty to now require professors to watch exams starting July 1, 2025.
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Nearly 30% of Princeton seniors said they cheated on at least one test or assignment in 2025.
Engineering students reported cheating more (40.8%) than arts students (26.4%).
Most cheating involves generative AI, which makes it easier to cheat using devices like phones.
Princeton’s honor code bans professors from watching exams, relying on students to pledge honesty and report cheating.
Almost 45% of seniors saw cheating but chose not to report it.
Social pressures and fear of backlash on social media discourage students from reporting cheating openly.
Faculty voted to require professors to proctor all in-class exams starting July 1, 2025.
The new policy aims to address the widespread cheating made easier by AI and technology.
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