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President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is very weak and might not last. He criticized Iran’s response during nuclear talks and called the ceasefire "on massive life support."
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President Trump spoke about the ceasefire with Iran from the Oval Office.
He described the ceasefire as being in poor condition, using the phrase "on massive life support."
Trump dismissed Iran’s counteroffer during nuclear negotiations as very weak.
The ceasefire is currently still in place but its future is uncertain.
The comments came when Trump was asked if the ceasefire would continue for now.
This event relates to the ongoing discussions about nuclear agreements with Iran.
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US health officials said the risk of hantavirus spreading to the public is very low after 18 Americans from the cruise ship MV Hondius were flown to Nebraska and Georgia. One passenger on the ship tested positive for hantavirus, and more than 90 passengers are now being sent back to their home countries.
Key Facts
One American on the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for hantavirus.
18 Americans were transported to hospitals in Nebraska and Georgia for monitoring or treatment.
The cruise ship docked in Spain’s Canary Islands while passengers are repatriated.
Over 90 passengers from the ship are returning to their home countries.
US health officials stated the risk to the public from hantavirus is very low.
Officials held a press conference to update the public about the situation.
Hantavirus is a rare disease usually spread by rodents.
No wider outbreak has been reported beyond those on the ship.
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The primary election between Representative Thomas Massie and President Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th district has become the most expensive U.S. House primary ever, with over $25 million spent on ads. The race features intense attacks from both sides, including AI-generated videos and accusations about each other’s political beliefs and loyalties.
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The primary is in Kentucky’s 4th congressional district and features Rep. Thomas Massie vs. Ed Gallrein.
More than $25.6 million has been spent on ads in this race, making it the most expensive U.S. House primary in history.
Both candidates have attacked each other over social issues like transgender rights, Black Lives Matter, immigration, and diversity.
President Trump supports Ed Gallrein, while Massie has criticized Trump and taken an isolationist stance.
Pro-Gallrein groups, including the Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC-affiliated super PACs, have spent millions to support Gallrein.
Pro-Massie groups and his campaign have spent millions on ads attacking Gallrein’s conservative credentials.
Some ads use artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake videos showing the candidates in controversial and misleading ways.
A super PAC called Hold The Line has run controversial ads accusing Gallrein of being influenced by LGBTQ+ donors, including a billionaire donor, Paul Singer.
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The latest "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) episode opened with a skit showing actors playing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh drinking together at a bar in Washington, D.C. The scene began with the character of Hegseth arriving at Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown.
Key Facts
The skit was part of the cold open for the latest SNL episode.
Actors portrayed Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, and Brett Kavanaugh.
The three characters were shown drinking together at a bar.
The bar shown was Martin’s Tavern, located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
The role of Pete Hegseth was played by Colin Jost.
The skit involved ordering a shot of beer as the scene started.
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In 2025, fewer police officers died while doing their jobs compared to 2024, with a 17.2% drop in deaths caused by crimes. However, attacks against officers that did not cause death have been increasing since 2021, especially assaults involving firearms.
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In 2025, 53 law enforcement officers were killed by criminals, down from 64 in 2024.
Most officers killed in 2025 died from gunshot wounds.
The majority of officers killed were White males.
Most fatal incidents occurred in the Southern United States.
Between 2021 and 2024, 258 officers were killed, the highest total for any four-year period.
2021 had the highest number of officer deaths in recent years, with 71 killed.
In 2025, officers faced 13.8 assaults per 100 officers, the highest rate in the past decade.
There were 445 officers assaulted and injured by firearms in 2025.
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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said that changes to the U.S. Constitution should come from the people through the official amendment process, not from judges. She described herself as an originalist, meaning she interprets the Constitution based on its original meaning when it was written, rather than following political labels like conservative.
Key Facts
Justice Barrett was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Donald Trump in 2020.
She identifies as an originalist, interpreting the Constitution by its original public meaning.
Barrett believes the Constitution is a foundational document that should guide judicial decisions.
She rejects being called a conservative justice and prefers labels like "independent" or "following the law."
Barrett said judges should respect laws passed by elected officials, even if they seem unfair.
Constitutional amendments require approval by two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states.
The last successful amendment was ratified in 1992.
Barrett dislikes being labeled a "swing vote" because she believes it implies unpredictability.
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President Donald Trump said in a phone interview that he plans to temporarily stop the federal gas tax. This idea comes as gas prices are rising quickly.
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President Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax for a short time.
Gas prices are currently increasing fast.
The federal gas tax is a tax added to gasoline at the national level.
Suspending the tax could lower gas prices temporarily.
The announcement was made during an interview with CBS News.
No specific date or length of the suspension was mentioned.
The policy aim is to help drivers deal with higher fuel costs.
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A Democratic lawmaker, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, strongly opposed any plan to privatize Social Security during an event in Florida. Her comments respond to renewed Republican interest, especially from Senator Ted Cruz, in creating private investment accounts linked to Social Security, which has raised concern among Democrats and older Americans.
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Social Security gives monthly payments to over 70 million Americans, including retirees and disabled people.
There are worries because Social Security funds are expected to run low by the mid-2030s unless Congress takes action.
Senator Ted Cruz suggested using "Trump Accounts," a child savings program, as a model to move toward private Social Security accounts.
"Trump Accounts" are tax-advantaged savings accounts started by the government for children, with an initial $1,000 deposit invested in stock market funds.
President Donald Trump has said he will not cut Social Security or Medicare benefits, maintaining support from older voters.
No current law redirects Social Security payroll taxes into private accounts, but Democrats see Cruz’s remarks as aiming to change that in the future.
The idea of personal Social Security accounts was tried before under President George W. Bush but was abandoned.
The discussion about privatization has caused political tension, especially ahead of expected Social Security funding challenges.
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Senate Republicans proposed spending $1 billion on security upgrades for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom as part of a spending bill to fund immigration enforcement. Senate Democrats have said they will oppose this plan and try to remove the funding through procedural actions.
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Senate Republicans added $1 billion for White House ballroom security to a spending bill.
This spending bill also aims to restore funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
The security proposal followed a recent attempt to attack President Trump at a White House event.
Republicans plan to pass the bill without any Democratic votes using a special budget process.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will fight the funding in different ways.
Democrats want the Senate parliamentarian to remove the ballroom funding from the bill.
They also plan to propose amendments to force Republicans to vote on the security money.
Schumer criticized the bill for increasing spending without addressing other issues like the Iran conflict or financial struggles for working families.
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Several Southern states are changing the boundaries of their U.S. House voting districts during the primary election season. These last-minute changes are confusing voters and making it harder for election workers to manage voting properly.
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Thousands of Louisiana voters have already voted in districts that may soon be changed.
Alabama’s primary elections are one week away, but the state may need to redo voting for House races.
Tennessee introduced a new congressional map that changed races months after they started.
The new redistricting follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that affected the Voting Rights Act.
Republican lawmakers rushed to redraw districts, a process known as gerrymandering, across several Southern states.
These changes are occurring during the primary season, causing confusion and logistical challenges.
The redistricting fight was strongly pushed by President Donald Trump last year to help maintain Republican control of the House.
These developments could have a major impact on which party wins control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The article claims that the Supreme Court, which currently has a majority of justices appointed by Republican presidents, has not met expectations of impartiality. It suggests that these justices act in a partisan way, meaning they support one political party over fairness.
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The Supreme Court has a Republican-appointed super-majority.
This group of justices is accused of failing impartiality tests.
The accusation implies the court shows political bias.
The term "partisan hacks" is used to describe some justices.
The article does not name specific justices or cases.
It criticizes the court’s overall performance and fairness.
The tone suggests disappointment with the court’s role.
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A lawsuit was filed against President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The plaintiffs argue that painting the pool blue violates rules that protect historic places and the environment.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Cultural Landscape Foundation and its founder, Charles Birnbaum.
They claim the blue paint changes the Reflecting Pool’s historic look.
The original pool was a dark grey color, which was an important part of its design.
The renovation did not have official permission to change the pool’s appearance.
The lawsuit argues that the renovation breaks environmental and preservation laws.
The Reflecting Pool is located at the National Mall, a protected historic site.
The case focuses on maintaining the pool’s original character and protecting historic integrity.
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President Donald Trump announced his support for temporarily stopping the federal gas tax to help lower gasoline prices. This is a change from the White House’s earlier position, and Congress must approve the tax suspension.
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President Trump said the government will stop the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gas tax for a while and bring it back when prices drop.
The White House previously said suspending the gas tax was not being considered.
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) plans to introduce a bill to suspend the gas tax.
Suspending the gas tax requires approval from Congress.
Gasoline prices have risen sharply due to conflict involving Iran, with prices now averaging $4.52 per gallon in the U.S.
Some Democrats, including Senator Mark Kelly and Representative Chris Pappas, have also proposed bills to suspend the tax temporarily.
Congress has not yet taken action on suspending the gas tax.
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Health officials in Nevada held a news conference after American passengers arrived at the state quarantine unit. The passengers came from a cruise ship that had cases of hantavirus, a virus that can cause serious illness.
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American passengers from a cruise ship with hantavirus cases were quarantined in Nevada.
Nevada health officials spoke to reporters about the quarantine on Monday.
Hantavirus is a virus that can cause lung problems and other serious health issues.
The quarantine is to prevent the spread of the virus to others.
CBS News medical expert Dr. Céline Gounder provided information during the news conference.
The cruise ship experienced an outbreak of hantavirus among its passengers.
The quarantine unit in Nevada is specially equipped to isolate and monitor potentially infected individuals.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stated that the chance of the general public catching hantavirus is extremely low. Officials continue to monitor the situation following reports of hantavirus cases connected to a cruise ship.
Key Facts
Hantavirus risk to the general public is described as "very, very low" by HHS.
The discussion comes amid updates about hantavirus patients linked to a cruise ship exposure.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates no quarantine is required for 17 Americans linked to the cruise.
American passengers who were exposed are being tested and monitored as they return to the U.S.
Health officials emphasize ongoing monitoring and public awareness rather than widespread alarm.
There is no indication of a large outbreak or community spread beyond the cruise-related incidents.
The U.S. government is actively responding to the reported cases to prevent further spread.
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Cole Allen, the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. This happened during a court hearing on Monday.
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Cole Allen is the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.
He pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
The plea was entered during a court hearing on Monday.
The event involved was the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
CBS News reported this information through correspondent Katrina Kaufman.
The incident is under legal investigation.
Allen’s plea means he denies committing the crimes he is charged with.
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Six people were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexico border. Police and fire crews confirmed the deaths, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Six people (five men and one woman) were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar.
The bodies were discovered during a routine inspection on Sunday.
The victims have not been named, and autopsies will be performed.
The cargo car’s travel history is currently unknown.
Union Pacific is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
Laredo is a major U.S.-Mexico border port and often linked to illegal crossings.
Authorities have not confirmed if the deaths involved a smuggling operation.
Last year, two smugglers received life sentences for a deadly migrant smuggling incident in Texas.
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Cole Tomas Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of trying to kill President Donald Trump and shooting a Secret Service officer at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. His lawyers asked the judge to remove some top Justice Department officials from the case because they were at the event and might be seen as victims or witnesses.
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Cole Tomas Allen tried to enter the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner armed with guns and knives on April 25, 2026.
He fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop him.
Allen was arrested, appeared in federal court, and pleaded not guilty.
His lawyers asked to disqualify Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from the case due to their attendance at the event.
The judge, appointed by President Trump, has not yet ruled on the disqualification request.
The judge asked the defense to explain the scope of their request and asked the government to clarify if Blanche and Pirro are considered victims.
Allen’s defense may seek to disqualify the entire U.S. Attorney’s office involved in the prosecution.
The judge set a deadline of May 22 for the government’s written reply to the disqualification request.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is behind in the polls for the Louisiana Republican Senate primary against Julia Letlow, who has President Donald Trump's support, and John Fleming. Polls show Letlow leading with a strong chance of winning outright or in a runoff election scheduled for June 27 if no candidate gets a majority on May 16.
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Bill Cassidy voted to impeach President Trump after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, leads in recent polls for the Louisiana Republican Senate primary.
John Fleming is also competing and has notable support among conservative voters.
The primary election is on May 16; if no candidate wins more than 50%, the top two will face a runoff on June 27.
A recent poll showed Letlow with 42% support, Fleming with 30%, and Cassidy with 20%.
Polls indicate Letlow would win easily in a runoff against either Cassidy or Fleming.
Cassidy has tried to reduce differences with President Trump during his campaign to gain conservative votes.
Prediction markets give Letlow about a 67% chance to win the nomination, Fleming 32%, and Cassidy a much lower chance.
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Kirk Moore, the principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, described how he stopped a school shooting by tackling the gunman. He said his quick action was based on instinct, and he felt that a higher power helped everyone involved.
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Kirk Moore is the principal at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma.
A shooting incident occurred at the school.
Principal Moore tackled the gunman to stop the shooting.
Moore said his response was instinctive.
He shared his thoughts in an interview with CBS News.
Moore believes that a higher power, or "God’s hand," was involved in protecting people.
The interview was conducted by CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman.
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