Neutral summaries of your favorite news sources — just the facts.
Your favorite news sources, one neutral feed — we distill their reporting into fact-first
summaries and always link to the original story. How it works
US News
Latest developments and key stories from across the United States
Muslim Votes Matter, a group that supports Muslim and minority political involvement in Australia, has complained that someone tried to register a political party using their name before an upcoming election. The group said this was meant to confuse voters and direct support to other parties, including One Nation.
Key Facts
Muslim Votes Matter (MVM) is an advocacy group supporting Muslim and minority political representation in Australia.
MVM is not a registered political party but endorses candidates and plans to distribute voting guidance in elections.
An anonymous attempt was made to register a political party with the same name, which MVM says is meant to mislead voters.
Right-wing figure Avi Yemini said he had plans to register several parties, including one using the MVM name, to direct votes to conservative parties like One Nation.
Victoria’s voting system uses group voting tickets, allowing parties to control preference flows of voters who choose them.
MVM filed a complaint with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) about the party registration attempt.
There are concerns about weak rules for party registration that allow misleading party names to confuse voters.
MVM also raised worries about a website collecting personal data without a clear privacy policy.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article discusses the role of the U.S. Congress in creating and protecting the system that supports COVID-19 vaccinations. It emphasizes the need for Congress to continue defending public health measures against the ongoing threat of the virus.
Key Facts
Congress helped build the vaccine system in the U.S.
The COVID-19 virus continues to pose a risk to people, including newborns.
There is an ongoing concern about the consequences of the virus.
Protecting public health measures requires ongoing effort and support from lawmakers.
Parents face difficult decisions about protecting their children from COVID-19.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump said he plans to suspend the federal gas tax for a while and then bring it back gradually when gas prices fall. He made this statement in a phone interview amid rising gas prices caused by the conflict with Iran.
Key Facts
The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon for gas and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel.
Suspending the gas tax requires approval from Congress, which has not yet supported this idea.
Gas prices have increased by over 50% since the Iran war started on February 28.
Gas prices reached a high of $4.52 per gallon recently, according to AAA.
President Trump criticized Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, saying it was not enough.
He claimed to have foreseen Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and talked about a military operation named Project Freedom.
The military could reopen the Strait of Hormuz under stricter conditions if needed.
The president’s plan aims to help lower gas prices for drivers.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Mark Kelly said U.S. weapons supplies were heavily used during the Iran conflict and warned that rebuilding stockpiles could take years, which may weaken U.S. defenses against China. Pete Hegseth accused Kelly of revealing classified information and referred him to Pentagon lawyers, but Kelly said the information came from a public Senate hearing.
Key Facts
Senator Mark Kelly said Tomahawk missiles, tactical missiles, and other weapons were depleted in the Iran conflict.
Kelly warned restocking these weapons could take years, possibly affecting future military readiness.
Pete Hegseth accused Kelly of revealing classified Pentagon information on social media.
Kelly said the details were discussed openly at a Senate armed services committee meeting in April.
Hegseth has previously censured Kelly and sought to remove his retired military rank over a video about refusing unlawful orders.
A federal court blocked Pentagon actions against Kelly, citing First Amendment rights.
President Donald Trump called Kelly and other lawmakers traitors for that video and suggested harsh punishments.
The Department of Justice investigated the video but decided not to file charges.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Sky Ewing, a 13-year-old aspiring journalist, has conducted over 500 interviews. She was inspired to become a reporter during the COVID-19 pandemic and recently connected with CBS News contributor David Begnaud, who surprised her.
Key Facts
Sky Ewing is 13 years old.
She has done more than 500 interviews so far.
Her interest in journalism started during the COVID-19 pandemic.
She reached out to CBS News contributor David Begnaud.
David Begnaud gave her an unexpected surprise.
Sky’s dream is to become a reporter.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A California man named Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last month. Prosecutors say Allen fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent and broke through a security checkpoint, but the attack was stopped.
Key Facts
Cole Allen, 31, was arrested for attempting to assassinate President Trump at a White House press dinner on April 25.
He pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted assassination, assault on a federal officer, and firearms offenses.
Prosecutors say Allen fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent and entered through a security checkpoint.
Allen traveled to Washington with guns and knives and booked a room at the hotel where the dinner happened.
He appeared in federal court in Washington wearing an orange jumpsuit and was shackled.
Allen’s defense wants to remove top prosecutors from the case because they attended the dinner and might be victims.
A previous judge apologized to Allen for his treatment in jail, where he was put on suicide watch and isolated.
Prosecutors will respond to the defense’s legal requests by May 22.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Memorial Day weekend often marks the start of summer travel in the United States, with many people going on short trips. The travel group AAA predicts that the number of travelers in 2026 could reach a new high.
Key Facts
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for travel in the U.S.
It marks the beginning of the summer season for many people.
Millions of Americans travel during this holiday weekend.
The travel organization AAA forecasts record-breaking travel numbers in 2026.
Travel includes various modes such as cars, planes, and trains.
This increase in travel reflects growing interest in short vacations.
AAA tracks and reports on travel trends annually.
Memorial Day weekend travel impacts traffic and transportation industries.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
In 2025, the U.S. government used the AI chatbot ChatGPT to help decide which National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants were related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). A judge ruled this process violated constitutional rights and stopped over 1,400 grants. Later, the NEH awarded a $10 million grant to the Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education, which supports classical humanities programs and is seen by some as promoting conservative values.
Key Facts
In spring 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) used ChatGPT to screen humanities grants for DEI connections.
A federal judge ruled this use of AI violated the First Amendment, equal protection under the Fifth Amendment, and DOGE’s authority.
Over 1,400 humanities grants were canceled due to this AI screening.
Some canceled grants included non-DEI projects, such as funding for a museum’s air conditioning system where improved access was seen as DEI-related.
In January 2025, the NEH awarded $75.1 million in grants, including $10 million to the Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education.
The foundation promotes classical humanities programs like Western civilization, civics, and Great Books courses.
Critics say the foundation has conservative ties and connections to Opus Dei-linked groups, though the foundation denies political or religious affiliations.
Supporters believe the funding corrects perceived liberal bias in higher education and supports a return to traditional humanities education.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whom he appointed, for joining the majority in a ruling that struck down most of his tariffs. The court said he lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose such broad tariffs, causing Trump to say the decision cost the U.S. billions of dollars.
Key Facts
In February 2026, the Supreme Court invalidated most of President Trump's global tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
The ruling said the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president power to impose tariffs.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion; Justices Gorsuch and Barrett joined it.
Justices Clarence Thomas, Brett Kavanaugh, and Samuel Alito dissented, supporting Trump's authority to impose tariffs during emergencies.
President Trump said the decision cost the U.S. $159 billion in tariff money to return to other countries and companies.
Trump criticized Gorsuch and Barrett on social media for hurting the country, despite having appointed them.
Gorsuch stated he will remain independent and fearless despite Trump's public attacks.
The dispute highlights tensions between the White House and the Supreme Court over presidential powers.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article argues that the current Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roberts, acts mainly to support conservative political goals. It suggests that protecting the court's role requires effort from the public rather than relying on divine intervention.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court is led by Chief Justice John Roberts.
The article describes the court as serving partisan, or political, interests.
It states the court mainly supports right-wing legal and political aims.
The article implies the court is not impartial or neutral.
It calls on citizens to take responsibility for defending the court's role.
The article rejects the idea that only God can fix issues with the court.
It highlights concerns about the court’s impact on U.S. democracy.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Six people were found dead inside a train boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, and Union Pacific, the train company, is cooperating with the investigation.
Key Facts
The bodies were discovered by a Union Pacific worker on a stopped train around 2:30 pm on a hot day with temperatures above 90°F (32°C).
No one was found alive inside the boxcar.
The ages and immigration status of the deceased are not yet known.
Authorities, including Laredo police, Texas Rangers, and US Customs and Border Protection, are involved in the investigation.
Similar incidents have occurred in the past, including a 2024 case where 20 migrants were rescued dehydrated from a train compartment in Laredo.
Laredo is a major port with about 12 trains daily coming from Mexico, carrying many loaded containers.
Union Pacific expressed sadness over the incident and is working closely with law enforcement.
The Trump administration has been strict on illegal immigration at the Texas-Mexico border, though recent data shows an increase in border apprehensions.
Past tragedies include 53 migrants suffocating in a locked trailer in Laredo in 2022; some involved in that case were sentenced to life in prison.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges after being accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April 2026. He faces multiple felony counts, including attempted assassination and assault on a federal officer, and his defense has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the prosecution.
Key Facts
Cole Allen is charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026.
Allen allegedly rushed a security checkpoint while armed with multiple weapons.
He faces four felony counts, including assault on a federal officer, transporting firearms across state lines, and discharging a firearm during a violent crime.
Allen pleaded not guilty during a court hearing and did not speak.
His defense attorneys want to remove the U.S. Attorney's office from the case, citing possible bias due to close ties to President Trump.
The government must respond to this motion by May 22.
Allen’s next court date is set for June 29.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senate Republicans are working on a plan to fund immigration enforcement agencies without Democratic help. Their bill also includes $1 billion for security upgrades to President Trump’s East Wing makeover, which involves a new ballroom and other facilities.
Key Facts
The Senate is back from recess to advance a $72 billion funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through 2029.
The package allocates $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
It includes $1 billion for the Secret Service to support security upgrades for the East Wing Modernization Project at the White House.
The East Wing project includes a large ballroom, underground national security, and health care facilities.
President Trump announced the East Wing overhaul last year and started demolition in October 2025.
The White House says the project is necessary for security and hosting large events and insists donations, not taxpayer dollars, pay for the ballroom.
Democrats oppose the funding, calling it wasteful during economic hardship, and plan to fight the bill despite having limited power to block it.
Senate Republicans have a majority, allowing them to pass budget-related bills with a simple majority, bypassing the usual 60-vote requirement.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump’s administration is looking at several ways to lower rising gas prices, including possibly suspending the federal gas tax. Gas prices have risen sharply after Iran’s actions near the Strait of Hormuz, causing concerns about how high prices might go and how long they will stay high.
Key Facts
Gas prices have risen more than 50% since the war began in Iran, reaching about $4.52 per gallon.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the government is open to all ideas, such as suspending the 18-cent federal gas tax.
The U.S. has released oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but this has had little impact on prices so far.
The administration issued a fuel waiver allowing more sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends to increase supply.
A waiver on the Jones Act permits foreign ships to transport energy products between U.S. ports temporarily.
Gas prices may remain high for months, with no clear prediction on when they will fall below $3 per gallon.
Rising energy costs are contributing to higher inflation and overall cost-of-living increases in the U.S.
The government is also trying to use “economic leverage” to encourage negotiations with Iran.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges including trying to kill President Donald Trump and assaulting a federal officer with a weapon. His lawyers are asking to remove prosecutors they say may have conflicts because they are also victims or witnesses in the case.
Key Facts
Cole Allen is accused of shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
He faces charges of attempted assassination of President Trump, assault with a deadly weapon, and two gun-related charges.
Allen appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and was handcuffed.
His lawyers want to remove U.S. attorneys, including Jeanine Pirro and Attorney General Todd Blanche, from the case.
Jeanine Pirro is a friend of President Trump and has said she was a victim in the shooting.
Allen’s attorneys argue Pirro and Blanche cannot lead the prosecution because of their victim status.
The Justice Department must reply to the lawyers’ motion by June 22.
Allen’s legal team will respond within five days after the Justice Department's answer.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump will lead an event to highlight actions his administration has taken to improve maternal health and support mothers. He will introduce Moms.gov, a website launched on Mother’s Day that offers resources for pregnant women and their families.
Key Facts
President Trump will host an event focused on maternal health.
The administration created Moms.gov to help expecting mothers and families.
Moms.gov was launched on Mother’s Day.
The website provides useful information and resources for pregnancy and motherhood.
President Trump will discuss a recently proposed rule related to maternal health at the event.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The family of a Florida State University shooting victim has sued OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, claiming the shooter used the AI tool to help plan the attack. The lawsuit says the gunman had many conversations with ChatGPT, getting information about weapons and mass shootings before the event.
Key Facts
The shooting happened in April 2025 at Florida State University, killing two people and injuring five.
The victim’s widow filed the lawsuit against OpenAI in a federal court in northern Florida.
The shooter, Phoenix Ikner, reportedly talked with ChatGPT for months before the attack.
The lawsuit claims ChatGPT gave Ikner information about weapons, how to use them, and planning details.
According to the complaint, ChatGPT failed to recognize or warn about the threat Ikner posed.
Ikner asked ChatGPT questions about mass shootings, the number of victims needed for media attention, and legal consequences for shooters.
OpenAI said ChatGPT only provided factual answers from publicly available information and did not promote harmful actions.
OpenAI also said it shared relevant account information with law enforcement after learning about the incident.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Cole Allen, accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump at a White House reporters event, pleaded not guilty to all charges. He faces charges including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and firearms offenses, and his lawyers are asking for certain prosecutors to be removed from the case due to possible conflicts of interest.
Key Facts
Cole Allen is accused of firing a shotgun at a Secret Service agent during an attack at the White House correspondents dinner.
Allen was carrying multiple weapons and stayed at the Washington Hilton, where the event took place.
Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges in federal court and was shackled and wearing an orange jumpsuit during the hearing.
The defence wants to remove certain Department of Justice officials from the case because they were at the event and might be victims or witnesses.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and US Attorney Jeanine Pirro were present at the gala when the attack happened.
Allen could face life in prison if convicted of attempted assassination.
Allen was initially placed on suicide watch after arrest but was later removed; his legal team raised concerns about his treatment in jail.
Allen told the FBI he did not expect to survive the attack on President Trump.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
An 18-year-old Chicago-born teen named Kevin González, who had terminal cancer, died shortly after his parents were released from US immigration detention and reunited with him in Mexico. His parents had been arrested by ICE after trying to enter the US without permission to see him during his illness.
Key Facts
Kevin González was a US citizen born in Chicago but raised in Mexico.
He was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in January 2025.
Kevin’s parents, Isidro González Avilés and Norma Anabel Ramírez Amaya, were detained by ICE in Arizona after trying to enter the US without permission.
A federal judge ordered their release on May 7, 2025, allowing them to reunite with Kevin in Mexico.
Kevin died on May 9, 2025, one day after seeing his parents again.
The parents were initially denied entry due to prior unauthorized presence in the US.
Kevin had publicly asked for his parents’ release to spend his last days with them.
Democratic Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García expressed sympathy and vowed to work for a more humane immigration system.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A person living in San Francisco tried many new and experimental treatments for severe depression over a year, including ketamine injections given by a shaman. Despite living in a city known for mental health innovation and trying many different therapies and medications, the person struggled to find relief from their depression.
Key Facts
The person experienced treatment-resistant depression and sought help in San Francisco.
They tried intramuscular ketamine injections administered by an underground shaman.
The ketamine treatment was part of many experimental approaches including pharmaceuticals and outpatient programs.
San Francisco is known for its wellness industry and mental health innovations.
Local tech companies offer mental health benefits such as paid leave and in-house therapists.
The person previously lived in Latin America but returned due to worsening depression.
Traditional antidepressants and psychiatric programs provided little improvement.
The person also experienced personal difficulties during this period, including social withdrawal and health problems.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
