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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $30 million deal with PayPal to end an investigation into its investment program aimed at supporting Black and minority-owned businesses. PayPal agreed to waive processing fees on $1 billion in transactions for certain small businesses and will create a new program that does not consider race or national origin.
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The DOJ investigated whether PayPal’s investment program violated laws against racial discrimination in lending.
This program was launched in 2020 to help Black and minority-owned businesses after social unrest following George Floyd’s killing.
PayPal will waive around $30 million in fees on about $1 billion of transactions for small businesses owned by veterans or involved in farming, manufacturing, or technology.
PayPal will start a new small business program without using race or national origin as a factor.
The DOJ did not say PayPal admitted any wrongdoing or violated federal law.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ will enforce laws against discrimination in corporate America.
PayPal stated it has supported small businesses for more than 20 years and looks forward to the new initiative.
The investigation was part of a wider effort by the Trump DOJ to examine diversity and inclusion programs.
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President Donald Trump supports temporarily stopping the federal gas tax to lower fuel prices for Americans. Experts say this idea would have little effect on gas prices and could harm government funding for roads and transportation.
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President Trump wants to pause the 18.4-cent federal gas tax for a short time to reduce gas prices.
The federal gas tax funds transportation projects, including roads and highways.
The tax has not changed since 1993 and adds about 18 cents per gallon to gas prices.
Gas prices have risen over 50% since the war with Iran started on February 28, reaching about $4.50 per gallon.
Analysts say suspending the tax would at best slow price increases and lower prices by no more than 18 cents per gallon.
Retailers may not pass all the tax savings to consumers, so drivers might not see the full benefit.
Suspending the tax could reduce federal revenue by billions and hurt the Highway Trust Fund.
Some lawmakers from both parties have proposed bills to temporarily suspend the gas tax.
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U.S. consumer prices rose for the second month in a row, driven mainly by higher energy costs linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Energy prices, especially gasoline, went up sharply, causing increases in related costs like airfares and groceries.
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U.S. consumer prices increased 0.6% in April and 0.9% in March.
Annual price rise reached 3.8%, the highest since May 2023.
Energy prices jumped 17.9% over the past year; gasoline prices rose 28.4%.
The average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.50, up from $2.98 in late February.
Airfares increased 2.8% in one month due to higher jet fuel costs.
Grocery prices rose 0.7% in April, with notable increases in meat, fruit, and coffee.
The White House expects the price increases to be temporary and linked to the conflict.
Smartphone prices dropped 12% over the year due to exemptions from tariffs.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary will resign after one year in the role. He is expected to be replaced by Kyle Diamantas as the acting director. Reports suggest that President Donald Trump is unhappy with Makary’s performance.
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Marty Makary is the current FDA Commissioner.
Makary plans to resign on Tuesday.
He has served as FDA Commissioner for about one year.
Kyle Diamantas will take over as acting director after Makary resigns.
Reports say President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Makary’s work.
The news was first reported by Politico Pro.
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Marty Makary resigned as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after serving 13 months in the role. His departure followed disagreements with President Donald Trump and others over decisions like blocking fruit-flavored vapes and handling vaccine safety information.
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Marty Makary stepped down as FDA commissioner on Tuesday.
Kyle Diamantas, formerly the FDA’s top food official, will serve as acting commissioner.
President Trump approved firing Makary earlier after criticizing him for not approving fruit-flavored vapes quickly.
Makary initially blocked fruit-flavored vape approvals before the FDA reversed that decision.
He clashed with lawmakers over drug regulation and reviews of abortion medication mifepristone.
The FDA reportedly stopped publishing some vaccine safety studies during Makary’s leadership.
Some Republicans criticized the FDA’s management, saying it hurt drug innovation and treatment reviews.
Several key Trump administration health positions remain unfilled or lack Senate confirmation.
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The Democratic Party in the United States is divided over its policy on Israel. This split may have affected their results in the 2024 elections, and it poses challenges as Vice President Kamala Harris considers running again in 2028.
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The Democratic Party faces internal disagreements about Israel policy.
These divisions might have led to losing votes in the 2024 U.S. elections.
The party's voter base has changed significantly in recent years.
Vice President Kamala Harris is thinking about running for president in 2028.
The party is trying to adjust its policies to meet the expectations of its current voters.
The discussion is part of a political analysis podcast episode produced by a team including host Malika Bilal.
The podcast explores the impact of these issues on future elections.
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The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors with a vote of 51 to 45. They also moved forward his nomination to be the chairman of the Federal Reserve, where he will help decide future interest rates.
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Kevin Warsh was confirmed to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors by the Senate.
The confirmation vote was 51 in favor and 45 against.
Warsh’s nomination as chairman of the Federal Reserve also advanced in the Senate.
As chairman, Warsh will influence interest rate decisions, which affect the economy.
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and controls monetary policy.
This move is part of President Donald Trump’s appointments to the Federal Reserve leadership.
The Senate plays a key role in approving major federal appointments like this.
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Dr. Marty Makary, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner since March 2025, plans to resign soon. Makary has faced disagreements with lawmakers, drug companies, and President Donald Trump, especially over vaccine policies and food regulations.
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Dr. Marty Makary became FDA commissioner in March 2025.
He is a surgeon by training and became known during the COVID-19 pandemic for opposing mask and vaccine mandates for children.
Makary criticized the CDC for using Israeli data instead of U.S. research for booster vaccine recommendations.
He supported removing the COVID-19 vaccine from CDC’s schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
Makary worked to phase out eight artificial food dyes from U.S. foods by the end of 2026, citing health concerns for children.
He backed new federal dietary guidelines that recommend limiting processed foods and refined carbs, and allow red meat and full-fat dairy.
President Trump criticized Makary for delaying approval of flavored vaping products, which was part of Trump’s campaign promises.
Makary was scheduled to testify before Congress shortly after announcing his resignation plans.
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Anil Kochhar, a donor at North Carolina State University, announced during a graduation speech that he and his wife will pay off the senior-year student loans for the 2026 graduates of the Wilson College of Textiles. This gift honors Kochhar’s late father, an alumnus of the university, and aims to give graduates more financial freedom as they start their careers.
Key Facts
Anil Kochhar delivered the keynote speech at NC State University’s Wilson College of Textiles commencement ceremony.
He and his wife Marilyn pledged to pay off any student loans taken during the students’ senior year.
The 2026 graduating class had 176 bachelor’s recipients and 26 master’s recipients.
Kochhar’s father, Prakash Chand Kochhar, graduated from the same college in 1950 and 1952.
The gift honors Kochhar’s late father and his connection to the university.
About 43 million Americans owe nearly $1.7 trillion in student loans.
Graduates like Alyssa D’Costa expressed that the debt relief will greatly help their families.
The donation was praised as a significant investment in the newest alumni by the college’s dean.
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A 41-year-old man was killed after being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport. He entered the airport runway by climbing an 8-foot fence with the intention of suicide, and airport security initially mistook his presence for deer near the perimeter.
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The man climbed an 8-foot fence and walked onto a runway at Denver International Airport.
He intended to take his own life, according to the medical examiner’s report.
Security alarms were triggered but were misattributed to a nearby herd of deer.
The man was hit by the right engine of a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, causing the engine to catch fire.
Passengers evacuated the plane using emergency slides; 12 people had minor injuries, and five were treated in hospitals.
Denver International Airport covers 53 square miles, making it difficult to fully secure.
No suicide note was found at the scene.
Airport officials released security footage showing the man walking onto the runway shortly before the collision.
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A judge in Florida has ordered Tiger Woods to give prosecutors his prescription drug records in a driving under the influence (DUI) case. Woods was arrested after a car crash in March, and he denies the DUI charges.
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Tiger Woods crashed his vehicle on March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Florida.
He was suspected of driving under the influence and was arrested.
Deputies found two pain pills in Woods’ pocket after the crash.
Woods took a Breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol, but he refused a urine test.
Prosecutors requested his prescription drug records from January through March 2026.
A judge approved turning over Woods’ prescription records under a protective order.
The protective order limits who can see the records to prosecutors, law enforcement, experts, and Woods’ defense team.
Woods has pleaded not guilty and has sought inpatient treatment outside the United States.
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The University of Nottingham has informed 2,700 staff members that their jobs may be cut due to serious financial problems. The university plans to reduce more than 600 academic and support jobs to save money and avoid running out of funds by 2031. Staff and unions are opposing these cuts because they believe some financial issues come from past decisions.
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The University of Nottingham warned 2,700 staff members that their roles could be made redundant.
The university faces a risk of running out of money by the year 2031.
Plans include cutting over 600 academic and support jobs, especially in subjects with fewer students per staff member.
The cuts target departments such as physics, medicine, and health sciences.
The University and College Union (UCU) says the financial issues partly come from a failed campus expansion called Castle Meadow.
Staff have voted no confidence in the vice-chancellor and are preparing a marking boycott to protest the job cuts.
University leaders say these steps are necessary to keep the institution financially stable for the future.
Some professors warn that cutting jobs in important departments could harm the university’s reputation and its ability to attract students.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has resigned. Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas will temporarily lead the agency while the White House considers a permanent replacement.
Key Facts
Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner.
Kyle Diamantas is the Deputy Commissioner for human foods at the FDA.
Diamantas will act as the FDA’s leader during the transition period.
Diamantas oversees food safety and nutrition policy across the country.
He works closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and the White House.
The leadership change happens during a critical time for FDA policies on drugs and vaccines.
The White House is planning to choose a permanent FDA Commissioner soon.
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Louisiana voters face a complex election situation on May 16, where Senate primaries will continue but House primaries are paused. This happened after the Supreme Court ruled the new House map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, leading Governor Jeff Landry to delay House elections.
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Louisiana Senate primaries are scheduled to happen on May 16 as planned.
Louisiana House primaries have been put on hold due to legal issues.
The Supreme Court ruled the new Louisiana House map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, meaning it unfairly drew district lines based on race.
Governor Jeff Landry decided to delay the House primary elections after this ruling.
The Senate race includes candidates like Julia Letlow and Bill Cassidy.
This split election timing may cause confusion for voters in Louisiana.
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The Supreme Court has approved a new congressional map for Alabama that will be used in the 2026 midterm elections. Experts say that the way Republicans have redrawn the districts might not lead to the results they expected.
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The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a new congressional district map in 2026.
This new map affects how voting districts are shaped for elections.
Republicans were behind the effort to redraw the districts.
Experts believe the redistricting may not produce the intended political outcomes.
The changes aim to influence election results in Alabama.
The redistricting process is part of a larger political strategy.
The impact of the new map will be seen in the 2026 midterm election results.
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Xavier Becerra, former Health and Human Services Secretary and state attorney general, appeared for a TV interview about his run for California governor. At the start, he asked the reporter if the interview was a straightforward profile and not intended to trap or embarrass him.
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Xavier Becerra is running for governor of California.
He has previously served as Health and Human Services Secretary.
He was also California’s state attorney general.
During a recent TV interview, he questioned the reporter’s motives early on.
Becerra asked if the interview was a normal profile or a "gotcha" piece, meaning a setup to catch him off guard.
The exchange happened at the very start of the interview.
The interview focused on his campaign and political plans.
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Republican Mike Rogers is leading in recent polls against three Democratic candidates for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. The seat, held by Democrats for nearly 50 years, is seen as a key target for Republicans in the 2024 midterm elections.
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Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate for Michigan’s Senate seat.
Michigan’s Senate seat has been held by Democrats since 1979.
Current Democratic Senator Gary Peters has served since 2015.
Michigan’s other Senator, Elissa Slotkin, is also a Democrat.
President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2024 presidential election.
Recent polls show Rogers leading Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow.
Poll numbers: Rogers leads El-Sayed 44.7% to 39.8%; Stevens 43.8% to 41.5%; McMorrow 42.8% to 40.7%.
The poll surveyed 600 likely voters from April 28 to May 5, with a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, said she would vote against moving forward with a housing bill that the Senate passed. This is despite President Donald Trump encouraging the House to approve the bill. Luna expressed frustration with Senate Majority Leader John Thune for his role in the bill's delay.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna would oppose advancing a Senate-passed housing bill in the House.
The bill has been stalled for some time before reaching the House.
President Donald Trump supports passing the housing bill.
Luna criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune for not doing enough to move the bill forward.
Luna spoke about this in an interview with The Hill on Tuesday.
The housing bill relates to federal efforts to address housing issues.
Luna is a Republican representative from Florida.
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The article discusses the recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court that weaken the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It reflects on the long history of racial discrimination in America, especially how Black Americans and other minority groups have fought for voting rights and equality.
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority has made rulings that reduce protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Voting Rights Act was created to protect the voting rights of Black Americans and other minorities after the era of racial segregation known as Jim Crow laws.
Jim Crow laws lasted over a century after the Civil War and denied voting rights to many Black Americans.
Enslaved African Americans contributed significantly to building many parts of American society, including culture, sports, and technology.
The article stresses that attacking voting rights harms not only Black Americans but also other minority groups and society as a whole.
The author connects the right to vote with the broader idea of democracy and freedom in America.
The article references historical figures and events, including Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, to highlight the importance of equal voting rights.
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Current federal marijuana rules do not rely on scientific proof and may skip important health protections. This has led to more illegal marijuana stores and unclear advice for families and young people.
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Federal marijuana policy is not grounded in scientific evidence.
Skipping scientific and regulatory steps can risk public health.
Illegal marijuana shops have increased under current rules.
Families and young people lack clear guidance about marijuana.
The article suggests policy changes should follow proper scientific review.
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