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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The article discusses a situation in certain U.S. states where Democratic politicians are not aligning with the views or needs of their own voters. It also notes that President Donald Trump has made a prediction about the presidential election that did not come true.
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The focus is on Democratic politicians in states that typically vote Republican (called "red states").
Some Democrats in these states may not be fully representing their voters' opinions.
President Trump made a prediction about the presidential election outcome.
This is the first time President Trump has incorrectly predicted a presidential election result.
The article suggests a disconnect between Democratic leaders and their supporters in certain areas.
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President Donald Trump criticized Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich for an interview she conducted with Representative Ro Khanna, a Democratic congressman from California. Khanna has gained attention recently for his efforts to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
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President Trump spoke out against Jacqui Heinrich, a Fox News reporter.
The criticism was about Heinrich’s interview with Rep. Ro Khanna.
Ro Khanna is a Democratic representative from California.
Khanna is known for pushing to release files connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender with high-profile legal cases.
The article highlights tensions between President Trump and Fox News coverage.
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President Donald Trump rejected a peace proposal from Iran. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress resumed work on several issues, including budget reconciliation, government spending, and housing matters.
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President Trump did not accept Iran’s peace proposal.
Congress returned to a busy schedule after a break.
Lawmakers are working on budget reconciliation, which involves adjusting laws related to government spending and taxes.
Appropriations, or decisions about government funding, are also being discussed.
Housing policies are part of the current congressional agenda.
The situation with Iran and the U.S. government’s response is an ongoing issue.
Citizens can ask editors questions through an online chat feature during live discussions.
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A police dog named Boomer helped find a 96-year-old man who was missing in the woods near his home in Florida. After a search by several first responders, Boomer located the man a few hundred yards from his house, and he was brought back safely without injury.
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A 96-year-old man went missing in the woods in Florida.
Multiple first responder teams took part in the search for him.
A police dog called Boomer was used to help find the man.
Boomer found the man a few hundred yards from his home.
The man was unharmed when brought back home.
The location and rescue were captured on police body camera footage.
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Cole Tomas Allen pleaded not guilty to all charges related to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a Washington gala. The charges include trying to kill the president, attacking a federal officer, and illegal use of firearms.
Key Facts
Cole Tomas Allen is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump.
The incident happened at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.
Prosecutors say Allen fired a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent.
He also reportedly tried to force his way through a security checkpoint.
The event had over 2,500 members of the press attending, including President Trump.
Allen’s lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in court.
The charges include attempted assassination, assault on a federal officer, and firearms offenses.
Allen did not speak during the court hearing.
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Cole Tomas Allen, a man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, has pleaded not guilty. He faces federal charges for using a gun during a violent crime and for trying to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
Cole Tomas Allen is 31 years old.
He is charged with federal gun crimes and attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
Charges include using a firearm during a crime of violence and moving a firearm across state lines to commit a felony.
Allen appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and was handcuffed at his wrists and feet.
The incident took place last month at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC.
The case is ongoing, and more details will be provided as the story develops.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encourages Americans to take road trips to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, despite high gas prices caused by global events. Critics say that making the series during a time of high fuel costs and transportation challenges is out of touch, while supporters say the series is privately funded and aims to inspire families.
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Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary, and his family made a five-part road trip series called “The Great American Road Trip.”
The series will be available for free on YouTube ahead of the U.S. 250th birthday in July.
Gas prices have risen about 50% since late February, reaching an average of $4.52 per gallon in the U.S.
The rise in gas prices is linked to disruptions in oil supply due to the war involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Lower-income Americans have reduced driving but still spend more on gas due to higher prices.
Critics, including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, say the series is insensitive during a time of transportation crises.
The Department of Transportation states the series was funded by a nonprofit, not taxpayer money, and defends Duffy’s actions.
The series aims to encourage families to explore the U.S. and reconnect with the country’s diversity and beauty.
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Cole Allen, 31, was accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Allen appeared in federal court and pleaded not guilty to four charges related to the case.
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The incident happened at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month.
Cole Allen faces four federal charges connected to the alleged assassination attempt.
Allen appeared in court wearing wrist shackles.
He was represented by a public defender named Tezira Abe.
The court session took place on a Monday morning.
Allen denied the charges by entering a not guilty plea.
The event targeted President Donald Trump.
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The upcoming midterm elections are being influenced by strong public anger toward President Donald Trump's policies. These policies include spending $1 billion on a White House ballroom, conflict with Iran, and making false claims about the pope.
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The midterm elections are called the "Midterms of Rage" due to high public anger.
President Donald Trump proposed spending $1 billion on a new White House ballroom.
There is ongoing conflict involving President Trump and Iran.
President Trump has made false accusations against the pope.
Public dissatisfaction with these actions is affecting voter sentiment for the midterms.
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A person entered a runway at Denver International Airport and was hit and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off. Surveillance video captured the incident.
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The incident happened at Denver International Airport.
A trespasser walked onto the airport runway.
A Frontier Airlines plane was taking off at the time.
The plane struck the trespasser, causing fatal injuries.
New video footage from security cameras shows the trespasser on the runway.
The event occurred on a Friday.
Authorities reported and confirmed the death.
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Many Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day, even though gas and flight prices are high. The travel for this holiday is predicted to reach record levels according to AAA, a travel and automotive organization.
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Memorial Day travel is expected to break previous records this year.
Around 45 million Americans plan to travel at least 50 miles from home.
Both gas prices and flight costs have increased recently.
Despite these higher prices, more people are still choosing to travel.
AAA is the organization providing these travel estimates.
Memorial Day is a holiday when many Americans take trips.
The news report was covered by CBS News and Kris Van Cleave.
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President Donald Trump rejected Iran's recent peace proposal, calling it unacceptable. As gas prices rise, his administration considered temporarily stopping the national gas tax to help Americans.
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President Trump said Iran’s latest peace proposal is "totally unacceptable."
There is no agreement yet between the U.S. and Iran on the proposal.
Gas prices in the United States have been rising recently.
Trump’s officials suggested pausing the national gas tax to reduce costs at the pump.
This proposal to pause the gas tax was introduced for the first time over the past weekend.
The national gas tax is money added to gasoline prices, used mainly for road and infrastructure projects.
No final decision has been announced about the gas tax pause.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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