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Senator Lindsey Graham said that reports of Pakistan working with Iran may require rethinking Pakistan’s role as a go-between in peace talks between President Trump’s administration and Iran. CBS News said Pakistan allowed Iranian military planes to use its airfields.
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Senator Lindsey Graham spoke on Monday about Pakistan’s role in peace talks with Iran.
Reports say Pakistan has allowed Iranian military planes to use its airfields.
This information comes from CBS News.
Graham said these reports could lead to a full review of Pakistan’s role as mediator.
The peace talks involve President Donald Trump’s administration and Iran.
Pakistan had been acting as a mediator or go-between in these talks.
The news could affect how the U.S. sees Pakistan’s trustworthiness in these discussions.
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The article explains that many Americans still feel worried and uncertain after the COVID-19 pandemic ended. This ongoing sense of crisis affects how people live their daily lives, as they expect disruptions and emergencies to happen often.
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A recent hantavirus outbreak caused people to react with concern similar to early COVID-19 days.
Health officials say the wider risk from hantavirus remains low.
The author is a doctor who has worked in many crisis situations, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and COVID.
People have adapted to living with ongoing uncertainty and disruptions in daily life.
COVID-19 changed many Americans’ mindset, making them expect plans and routines to be unstable.
Constant exposure to news and events worldwide adds to the feeling of continuous crisis.
This lasting state of alertness can hurt society’s long-term mental health and trust.
While being prepared is important, living in a constant emergency mode is not healthy.
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US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, the fastest increase since May 2023, mainly due to higher energy and food prices. The US-Iran conflict and disruption of a key shipping route caused gasoline prices to jump, affecting overall consumer costs.
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Inflation reached 3.8% in April, up from 3.3% in March.
Nearly half of the inflation increase came from rising energy prices.
Gasoline prices hit a national average of $4.50 per gallon, the highest since July 2022.
The US-Israel conflict in Iran led to the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane.
Food and housing costs also contributed to the rise in prices.
Airfare and clothing prices increased over the past year.
The price of new cars fell slightly.
Higher inflation makes it less likely the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates this year.
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Many essential workers in Los Angeles, such as nurses, teachers, and firefighters, cannot afford to live near their jobs because housing prices are very high. This forces them to endure long commutes and expensive rents, making daily life difficult.
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Home ownership used to be common in the United States as part of the "American dream."
In Los Angeles, housing prices have become very expensive.
Essential workers include nurses, teachers, and firefighters.
Many of these workers have to live far from their workplaces.
High rents and long travel times are causing stress and hardship.
The situation reflects a broader housing crisis affecting many Americans.
This issue is making it hard for cities to keep essential workers nearby.
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Inflation in the U.S. rose to 3.8% in April, the highest level since May 2023, mainly due to higher energy prices linked to the war in Iran. President Trump announced plans to suspend the federal gas tax temporarily to help lower fuel costs, while experts expect inflation to continue rising through the summer before easing later in the year.
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Inflation increased to an annual rate of 3.8% in April, up from 3.3% in March.
The rise in prices is largely due to higher energy costs caused by the war in Iran.
Gas prices reached their highest levels since July 2022 because of limited oil supplies from the conflict.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures price changes in goods and services bought by consumers.
President Trump plans to suspend the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents for diesel temporarily.
Experts warn the gas tax suspension may offer only limited relief to drivers.
Airlines have raised ticket prices due to increased jet fuel costs and are not expected to receive a government bailout.
Economists predict inflation could keep rising through summer before dropping to about 3.3% by the end of the year.
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U.S. consumer prices increased by 3.8% over the past year, mainly due to higher energy costs caused by the ongoing war involving Iran. Gasoline prices rose sharply, pushing up overall inflation, while other goods showed smaller price increases.
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U.S. consumer prices rose 3.8% from April 2025 to April 2026.
Gasoline prices increased 5.4% between March and April 2026.
Gas prices are over $4.50 per gallon on average, 44% higher than last year.
Energy price hikes are linked to the 10-week war with Iran and Tehran closing the Gulf of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
Core inflation (excluding food and energy) rose 0.4% monthly and 2.8% yearly, showing limited spread of inflation beyond energy costs.
Grocery prices went up 0.7% from March to April, with meat prices rising after a slight fall the previous month.
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite falling from a peak of 9.1% in mid-2022.
President Trump has criticized the Federal Reserve for not cutting interest rates and has nominated Kevin Warsh as the new Fed chair; his approach to rates amid the conflict is uncertain.
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Stateside with Kai and Carter is a podcast hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman. They discuss important topics in the United States, such as history, politics, gender, and social issues.
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Kai Wright is a Peabody award-winning host and writer known for exploring American history and identity.
Wright previously hosted Notes From America and created award-winning podcasts about topics like the AIDS epidemic and juvenile justice.
Wright is also an author focusing on Black American history and culture.
Carter Sherman leads coverage on gender, power, and politics in the US, with a focus on reproductive rights.
Sherman has worked at Vice News and contributed to several major magazines and media outlets.
Sherman wrote a book about how young people are dealing with issues of sex and identity after changes in abortion laws.
Stateside with Kai and Carter airs three times a week and is available on several podcast platforms.
The podcast is part of the Guardian's US news team and offers opportunities for advertising and sponsorship.
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Stateside with Kai and Carter is a video podcast by the Guardian that focuses on current news and important issues in the United States. The show is hosted by journalists Kai Wright and Carter Sherman and releases new episodes three times a week.
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The podcast is called Stateside with Kai and Carter.
It is produced by the Guardian.
Hosts are award-winning journalists Kai Wright and Carter Sherman.
Episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The show covers topics like politics, civil rights, climate change, gender and reproductive rights, corporate power, and media.
It also talks about culture, wellness, and soccer.
The show features interviews with newsmakers, journalists, and cultural voices.
It is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
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Inflation in the United States rose to 3.8 percent in April, the highest level during President Donald Trump's time in office, largely due to rising energy prices. Gas prices increased significantly because of supply problems linked to the war in Iran, causing overall consumer prices to rise.
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Inflation rose from 3.3 percent in March to 3.8 percent in April.
Energy prices caused 40 percent of the monthly inflation increase.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas was $4.50 in April, up from $4.13 the month before.
Energy prices are 17.9 percent higher than they were a year earlier; fuel oil prices rose 54 percent.
Core inflation (which excludes food and energy) increased slightly to 2.8 percent in April.
The war in Iran has driven up global oil prices and contributed to inflation.
President Trump supports a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to try to reduce fuel costs.
Housing costs also showed a larger monthly rise due to delayed government data updates.
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At least six people believed to be immigrants died of heat inside a shipping container found at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a possible human smuggling case and are working to identify the victims.
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Six bodies were found inside a shipping container near the US-Mexico border in Laredo.
A seventh body was found near railroad tracks outside San Antonio and may be connected.
The medical examiner ruled heatstroke (hyperthermia) as the cause of death for at least one victim.
Identification cards and cellphones suggest the victims came from Mexico and Honduras.
US Homeland Security Investigations is leading the probe with local law enforcement help.
The container where the deaths occurred cannot be opened from inside.
This region often sees migrant deaths related to smuggling attempts.
Previous smuggling cases near the border have resulted in multiple deaths and long prison sentences for perpetrators.
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US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, the highest increase since 2023, mainly due to rising energy prices linked to the ongoing war with Iran. Despite higher inflation, the Trump administration wants to lower interest rates to make borrowing cheaper, but the Federal Reserve may find this difficult.
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US inflation increased to 3.8% in April, up from 3.3% in March and 2.4% in February.
Energy prices rose significantly because of the war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas.
The price of a gallon of gasoline in the US is over one dollar higher than one year ago.
Iran rejected US peace proposals, including demands to dismantle its nuclear facilities.
Inflation is rising not only in the US but also in countries like Australia, Canada, South Korea, and the UK.
The Trump administration supports lowering interest rates even though inflation is increasing.
The Federal Reserve currently has interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75%, which it usually raises to fight inflation.
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair soon, replacing Jerome Powell.
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President Donald Trump criticized The New York Times for a story about rising costs in his project to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He called the newspaper "failing" and claimed it is losing readers quickly.
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The New York Times published a report on the increasing expenses for repairing and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
President Trump responded by attacking the newspaper publicly.
He described The New York Times as one of the worst newspapers worldwide.
Trump claimed the newspaper is losing subscribers rapidly.
The controversy centers on the cost and management of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a well-known monument in Washington, D.C.
The repair project is connected to President Trump’s administration.
The dispute highlights tensions between President Trump and certain media organizations.
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The U.S. State Department, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has rejected a United Nations migration declaration, accusing the UN of promoting "replacement immigration" in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. did not participate in the recent International Migration Review Forum and opposes the adopted "progress declaration," reflecting a shift toward stricter immigration policies and critical diplomatic stances on migration with allies.
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The U.S. State Department did not join the UN’s International Migration Review Forum from May 5 to May 8, 2025.
The U.S. opposes the UN’s "progress declaration," accusing it of advocating "replacement immigration."
"Replacement migration" is a UN demographic term from 2001 that models how much immigration would be needed to maintain population levels but is not a policy recommendation.
The phrase "replacement immigration" is politically sensitive due to its similarity to a far-right conspiracy theory called the "Great Replacement."
President Trump’s administration has emphasized stronger immigration enforcement and limited legal immigration since returning to office in January 2025.
The UN’s Global Compact for Migration is a nonbinding framework aiming to improve migration cooperation, protect migrants, and fight human trafficking.
The U.S. withdrew from the Global Compact negotiations in 2017 under Trump’s first term, briefly endorsed it under Biden, but rejected UN migration engagement again under Trump’s second term.
U.S. immigrant population reached a record 53.3 million in January 2025, highlighting the ongoing importance of immigration issues in U.S. policy.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will appear before Congress for budget meetings on Tuesday morning. This comes as President Trump's quick choice to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany has not yet encouraged European countries to join U.S. efforts regarding the conflict in Iran or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
He will testify in both chambers of Congress on Tuesday morning.
President Trump decided to remove 5,000 American troops from Germany.
The troop withdrawal aims to influence European countries to support U.S. actions related to Iran.
The goal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
So far, European countries have not changed their stance because of this move.
President Trump is traveling to China during these developments.
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The article discusses concerns about the Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act, a law designed to prevent racial discrimination in how voting districts are drawn. It emphasizes that racial discrimination in redistricting still exists and cannot be ignored.
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The Supreme Court has made a decision that reduces the strength of the Voting Rights Act.
The Voting Rights Act is a law that helps stop racial discrimination in voting.
Redistricting means drawing new boundaries for voting areas.
Racial discrimination in redistricting means drawing these boundaries to unfairly limit the voting power of certain racial groups.
The article argues that racial discrimination in redistricting remains a serious problem.
The decision by the Supreme Court removes some protections meant to prevent this discrimination.
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President Donald Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax, which has brought more attention to the idea but faces challenges in Congress. Some Republicans and Democrats back the proposal, but concerns about lost funding for highways and mixed political views make its passage uncertain.
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The federal gas tax is 18.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents for diesel.
Several Republicans, including Senator Josh Hawley, quickly introduced bills to suspend the gas tax after President Trump’s endorsement.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed reservations because losing this revenue could hurt the Highway Trust Fund, which pays for roads and bridges.
Some Democrats, like Senator Mark Kelly and Governor Andy Beshear, also support temporarily suspending the tax.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer acknowledged the idea but said the tax cut is too small to fully address gas price increases.
Suspending the tax is expensive; a six-month break could cost about $14 billion and reduce funds for transportation projects.
The White House team’s commitment to pushing this plan is unclear.
Political dynamics are changing ahead of the 2024 election, with some hopefuls using this issue for support.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be questioned by U.S. lawmakers about the ongoing Iran war and the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget. The hearings come amid concerns over the war's length, lack of congressional approval, and the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the conflict.
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Secretary Hegseth will appear before House and Senate subcommittees on defense spending.
The 2027 military budget proposal is $1.5 trillion, a record amount.
The Iran war began on February 28, 2026, and is currently at a stalemate with a ceasefire since April 8.
The U.S. military has blockaded Iranian ports, and there have been clashes involving warships and oil tankers linked to Iran.
President Trump criticized Iran’s ceasefire proposal and wants the country to limit its nuclear program.
Rising fuel prices due to the conflict have created political problems for Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
Some Republican lawmakers, like Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have voiced concerns about the war’s direction and the need for congressional approval.
Hegseth’s earlier comments about the ceasefire pausing the War Powers Act deadline have faced criticism from Democrats.
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Jess Phillips has resigned from her role as safeguarding minister in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cabinet. In her resignation letter, she said progress on protecting children online is too slow and that more action is needed to stop child abuse through technology.
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Jess Phillips resigned from her position as safeguarding minister in the UK government.
She praised Keir Starmer’s past efforts but said changes often only happen after crises.
Phillips criticized slow progress on laws to stop children from taking and sharing nude images of themselves.
She said 91% of online child sex abuse involves images created by children who were tricked or exploited.
Technology exists to prevent children from taking nude photos on their devices, but government action has been delayed.
An announcement on this issue was expected in March and later June, but it has not happened yet.
Phillips expressed concern that the current leadership is not moving quickly enough to protect children.
She still supports a Labour government but cannot continue as a minister under current leadership conditions.
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A police dog helped find a missing elderly man, and the search was recorded on video. The article highlights the dog's important role in the rescue effort.
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A police K9 (dog trained for police work) participated in searching for a lost elderly man.
The dog successfully helped locate the man.
The entire rescue was captured on camera.
Police dogs are commonly used in search and rescue operations.
This event occurred recently, as shown by the May 12, 2026 date on the article.
The story was shared through ABC News Live and other quick news updates.
Police dogs have special training to find people by scent.
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President Trump recently suggested making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state, which contrasts with his administration’s harsh immigration policies targeting Venezuelan migrants. Venezuela’s acting president rejected this idea, emphasizing the country’s independence, while U.S. courts and intelligence reports questioned claims about gang-related threats from Venezuela.
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President Trump said he was "seriously considering" making Venezuela the 51st state of the U.S.
Venezuela’s acting president called Venezuela a free country, not a colony.
The Trump administration has deported many Venezuelan migrants, especially those accused of gang ties, under the Alien Enemies Act from 1798.
A U.S. court blocked these deportations, stating there was no evidence of an invasion or attack by Venezuelan gangs.
Intelligence reports found no direct connection between Venezuela’s top leaders and the drug gang Tren de Aragua, though some lower-level officials may have links.
The administration sees all undocumented Venezuelan migrants as security threats, combining gang activity and illegal immigration.
Trump connected his Venezuela policy to U.S. energy interests, saying America could gain wealth from Venezuelan oil and resources.
Some Republicans, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, publicly disagreed with Trump on his approach to Venezuela, claiming it strayed from America First principles.
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