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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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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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The article explains why many Black Americans feel disappointed with sports commentator Stephen A. Smith. It points out that while he supports historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), he often criticizes Black athletes harshly and expresses political views that some see as minimizing racism and favoring President Trump.
Key Facts
Stephen A. Smith has helped raise over $12 million for scholarships at HBCUs and promoted their enrollment.
Many Black people feel Smith unfairly criticizes Black athletes but does not criticize white athletes or sports executives as strongly.
Smith has publicly said racism is less common than some claim and that most Americans judge people by character, not skin color.
He defended actions by ICE federal agents during controversial incidents and criticized Democrats’ attempts to hold President Trump accountable.
Smith has appeared on Sean Hannity’s show, who is known for denying systemic racism and criticizing Black Lives Matter.
On a recent show, Smith said Black voters should support Republicans because Democrats take their votes for granted but did not acknowledge historic Democratic civil rights legislation.
The article argues that Democrats are seen by some as the lesser of two evils, while Republicans actively work against Black interests.
The writer suggests Smith’s views and critiques contribute to why many Black people feel he has betrayed their community.
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Robert Brown, who killed his estranged wife Joanna Simpson with a hammer in 2010, will remain in prison after the Parole Board ruled he is not fit to be released. Brown was serving a 26-year sentence for manslaughter and was due for release in 2023, but the board decided he still poses a risk.
Key Facts
Robert Brown killed Joanna Simpson with a claw hammer in Ascot, Berkshire, in October 2010.
Brown buried her body in Windsor Great Park and confessed to the police the next day.
He was found guilty of manslaughter, not murder, and sentenced to 26 years in prison.
Brown was eligible for release after serving half his sentence in November 2023.
The Parole Board held a hearing in May 2024 and ruled Brown is not safe to release.
Brown refused to participate in risk reduction programs and assessments in prison.
Psychologists and prison managers agreed he has not met the conditions for release.
Joanna Simpson’s family expressed relief at the decision to keep Brown in custody.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Senator Mark Kelly revealed secret government information during a CBS interview. The claim followed Senator Kelly’s discussion about U.S. military stockpiles on the show “Face the Nation.”
Key Facts
Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
Mark Kelly is a Senator from Arizona and a member of the Democratic Party.
Kelly appeared on the CBS program “Face the Nation.”
During the interview, Kelly talked about U.S. stockpiles related to defense.
Hegseth accused Kelly of sharing classified information on this program.
The accusation was made in response to a social media post from the show’s host, Margaret Brennan.
The issue centers on whether Kelly disclosed sensitive government details to the public.
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Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach, faces multiple felony charges for secretly filming young girls in a Mississippi gym's bathroom in 2017 and 2018. Despite early warnings to USA Gymnastics, Gardner later moved to a gym in Iowa where he is accused of abusing more young gymnasts, leading to several lawsuits.
Key Facts
Sean Gardner is charged with 12 felony counts related to secretly recording girls aged 6 to 14 in a gym bathroom.
Investigators found about 50 videos and 400 photos from Gardner’s home as proof.
The abuse allegations date back to 2017-2018 at a Purvis, Mississippi gymnastics gym.
A complaint was made to USA Gymnastics in 2018 about Gardner’s behavior, but he still moved to a well-known Iowa gym.
Gardner is accused of abusing at least five gymnasts at the Iowa gym, leading to multiple lawsuits.
The case is seen as another major failure to protect young gymnasts after the Larry Nassar scandal.
USA Gymnastics has acknowledged the seriousness but cannot comment further due to ongoing legal proceedings.
Victims and lawyers say Gardner’s actions were ignored despite warning signs.
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Pentagon official Pete Hegseth has asked for a review of Senator Mark Kelly's comments about U.S. weapon stockpiles, accusing him of revealing classified information. Kelly denied this, saying his remarks were made during a public hearing and questioned the administration about the costs of conflict with Iran.
Key Facts
Senator Mark Kelly expressed concern about the low levels of U.S. munitions stockpiles after a Pentagon briefing.
Pete Hegseth, a Pentagon official, accused Kelly of discussing classified information publicly.
Kelly stated the information was already shared in a public Senate hearing.
Kelly questioned why the administration had not explained the goals of potential conflict with Iran.
The Pentagon referred inquiries about the matter to Hegseth’s public statement.
This incident follows a legal conflict where Kelly sued the Pentagon over an attempted demotion linked to his urging troops to refuse unlawful orders.
A judge temporarily blocked Kelly’s demotion while the lawsuit is ongoing.
The Pentagon has appealed that court ruling.
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A court overturned the adoption of a two-year-old boy after his adoptive mother did not tell social workers she was dating a prisoner. The prisoner had a criminal record and broke rules that led to threats and damage at the adoptive mother’s home.
Key Facts
The boy was adopted by a married couple in Northumberland in November 2025.
The adoptive couple separated in October 2026, and the mother started a relationship with a prisoner.
The prisoner was in jail for drug crimes and had prior convictions, including battery and possession of weapons.
He was accused but not charged for child sex offences.
The prisoner was released in March 2027, returned to jail in April for breaking licence rules.
He was linked to criminal acts at the adoptive mother’s home and was referred to the boy as his "stepson."
The boy was removed from the adoptive mother’s care and placed with the adoptive father.
The adoption was overturned because the court acted on wrong information about the mother’s relationship.
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Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra is currently the favorite to win California's governor race, according to betting odds. A new proposal aims to change California's current primary election system from a "top-two jungle" style back to a traditional partisan primary, but any changes would not take effect until at least 2030.
Key Facts
California uses a "top-two jungle" primary, where the two candidates with the most votes go to the general election regardless of party.
Democrats feared their vote could split among many candidates, risking two Republicans reaching the general election.
Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio has proposed ending the jungle primary and returning to a system where each party selects one candidate for the general election.
The proposed rule change would require voter approval and would not start before the 2030 election.
The proposal has support from some Republicans, including former California GOP chair Ron Nehring.
Eric Swalwell, a Democrat and early front-runner, left the race after sexual assault allegations and resigned from Congress; he denies the allegations.
Since Swalwell’s exit, Xavier Becerra has gained support and leads the polls and betting odds for governor.
California is a reliably Democratic state and has not elected a Republican governor since 2010.
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An Oklahoma school principal, Kirk Moore, described the moment he heard gunshots at his school. He shared how he tackled the gunman and talked about the support he has received since the event.
Key Facts
Kirk Moore is a principal at a school in Oklahoma.
Gunshots were heard inside the school.
Moore confronted and tackled the person with a gun.
He spoke about the experience in an interview with CBS News.
The principal has received support after the incident.
The story was covered by CBS News and included in their app.
The event was a school shooting involving a gunman entering the building.
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One American from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, and another person has mild symptoms, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Seventeen Americans who were on the ship have returned to Nebraska on a government plane.
Key Facts
One American passenger on the cruise ship tested positive for hantavirus.
Another American from the same ship is showing mild symptoms.
A total of 17 Americans from the ship returned to the U.S.
They arrived in Nebraska by a government plane.
The Department of Health and Human Services provided the information.
The cruise ship experienced a hantavirus outbreak.
Hantavirus is a serious virus that can cause lung problems.
Health officials are monitoring the situation closely.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is starring in a new five-part reality TV series called "The Great American Road Trip." The show has faced criticism because it comes at a time when gas prices are very high, and some people feel the timing is insensitive.
Key Facts
Sean Duffy is the U.S. Transportation Secretary.
He is hosting a reality TV series named "The Great American Road Trip."
The series will have five episodes.
The show has attracted criticism from some viewers.
Critics say the series is "tone deaf" because gas prices are rising quickly.
The timing of the series release is seen as insensitive by some during current economic conditions.
The article includes links to other recent news stories but focuses on this controversy.
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