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President Donald Trump has shifted away from traditional conservative ideas. He has taken on some policies that resemble socialism, such as increasing presidential powers and getting involved in businesses and the free market.
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President Trump has moved away from some usual conservative beliefs.
He has adopted positions that are similar to socialism.
He is expanding the powers of the presidency.
He is interfering in business activities and the free market.
His government actions are used to benefit his personal interests.
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Several southern states controlled by Republicans are redrawing congressional district maps after a recent Supreme Court decision. Tennessee approved a new map that could remove the state’s only Democratic House member. This redistricting aims to help the Republican Party keep control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming election.
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Southern red states, led by Republicans, are redrawing congressional district boundaries.
The changes follow a Supreme Court ruling related to redistricting.
Tennessee’s Republican leaders approved a new district map on Thursday.
The new Tennessee map could cause the state’s only Democratic House member to lose their seat.
The redistricting efforts are part of the GOP’s strategy to maintain a House majority this fall.
The Supreme Court ruling involved a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district lines based on new rules or population changes.
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President Donald Trump’s gold card visa program, launched in 2025 to quickly grant U.S. residency to wealthy foreigners who pay $1 million, has only received 338 applicants so far. The program promised fast processing but documents show it does not guarantee quicker approval and is currently facing legal challenges.
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The gold card visa program started in 2025 under President Trump’s administration.
It requires a $1 million payment plus a $15,000 processing fee.
Only 338 people have applied and 165 have paid the processing fee.
The program does not guarantee faster visa approval compared to other types.
It aims to attract wealthy foreign investors in exchange for U.S. residency or citizenship.
The program replaced the previous EB-5 investor visa but is tied to EB-1 and EB-2 visa categories.
A federal lawsuit accuses the government of hiding information about the program’s creation and operation.
Some officials previously claimed the program sold $1.3 billion in gold cards quickly, but actual numbers are much lower.
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California faces cuts to its food assistance programs because of new federal laws that reduce funding. To help fill the gap, the state is proposing a one-time tax on billionaires to support food benefits and health insurance. Many people in California rely on food banks and government aid to meet their basic needs amid these changes.
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President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in June, will cut Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by more than $186 billion over 10 years.
These cuts could cause over 3 million people nationwide and around 665,000 in California to lose food benefits.
California plans a one-time 5% tax on assets of the state’s 200+ billionaires to raise nearly $100 billion, aiming to cover health insurance and food benefit shortfalls.
About 10% of the money raised from this tax will help replace lost food assistance funding.
California has over 5.3 million food benefit recipients, the highest number of any state.
Starting April, 72,000 immigrants in California began losing food benefits; from June, nearly 600,000 people will be tested on work requirements to continue receiving benefits.
Recipients must work, study, or volunteer, or risk losing benefits if they fail these requirements for three months.
Many Californians, including single mothers like Greer Dove and injured workers like Gladys Lee, depend on food banks and SNAP to feed their families.
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This week on "Face the Nation," Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Senator Mark Kelly talk about the current ceasefire situation with Iran. Democratic Representative Ted Lieu discusses the chances of his party winning the House in the November elections. Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb gives an update on the hantavirus outbreak.
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The show focuses on the fragile ceasefire with Iran.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright appears as a guest.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly also participates.
Democratic Representative Ted Lieu talks about the upcoming November elections.
The discussion includes whether Democrats can take control of the House.
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb provides information about the hantavirus outbreak.
The program is hosted by Margaret Brennan on CBS News.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright did not rule out the chance that gas prices in the U.S. could hit $5 a gallon as prices continue to rise. He said prices will stay high while the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continues but will go down once shipping returns to normal.
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The national average for regular gasoline is $4.52 per gallon as of Sunday.
Gas prices have risen about $1.40 compared to one year ago.
The price increase is linked to the war involving Iran and disruption of tanker traffic at the Strait of Hormuz.
Normally, over 100 ships pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz; currently, only seven are making it through.
The U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping at the strait.
The Energy Secretary said he cannot predict when gas prices will fall back to $3 a gallon.
The Trump administration is considering options such as suspending the federal gas tax to lower costs.
Preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains the U.S. administration’s top priority.
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Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, is under pressure after poor results in local elections. Some party members want him to resign soon, while others, including Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner, may consider running for leadership if Starmer steps down.
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Labour lost support in recent local elections to smaller parties like Reform UK and the Greens.
Around 40 Labour MPs have urged Starmer to resign or set a clear exit date.
Wes Streeting is preparing for a possible leadership bid but has not officially challenged Starmer yet.
Catherine West plans to challenge Starmer on Monday if he does not set a timetable to resign.
Angela Rayner called for a change in direction within Labour and criticized party culture and economic policies.
Some party members want Ed Miliband to run as an alternative candidate on the left.
Labour cabinet ministers have shown mixed reactions, with some expressing loyalty but frustration.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defended Starmer despite the election losses and public dissatisfaction.
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Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Donald Trump's request for a $1.5 trillion defense budget. He said this amount is very high and almost equal to what the rest of the world spends on defense combined.
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Senator Mark Kelly is a Democrat.
He spoke on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration requested a $1.5 trillion budget for the Defense Department.
Kelly called this budget request "outrageous."
He said the amount is almost the same as what all other countries in the world spend on defense together.
The discussion was reported by CBS News.
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Andrea Woodley, a homeless First Nations woman in Perth, is seriously sick with an infection called septicemia and needs a safe place to live to recover. Despite doctors' warnings that her condition could be fatal without proper care and housing, she was sent back to the streets, where her family and advocates worry about her safety and survival.
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Andrea Woodley has septicemia, an infection that has spread to her heart and lungs.
She was discharged from hospital in Armadale but returned to living on the streets in Perth.
Her mother, Heather Taylor, who lives far away, says Andrea needs safe housing to recover and avoid death.
Andrea has been homeless since 2023 after her home was firebombed by a stalker.
Andrea’s phone was stolen after hospital discharge, making it hard to contact her.
Advocates say Andrea faces long waits, possibly years, on the public housing list despite urgent medical needs.
The WA government has recently banned some evictions that mainly affected First Nations families.
Andrea is vulnerable due to her health, homelessness, and previous trauma, including family members taken away and chronic housing problems.
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The article argues that increasing the amount of political activity made public could discourage people from taking part in politics. It suggests that campaign finance rules should focus on preventing corruption rather than exposing every detail of political actions.
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Civic participation means people taking part in political and community activities.
The article warns that making everyday political actions more visible to the public can deter involvement.
Campaign finance disclosures refer to revealing information about money used in political campaigns.
The main goal of these disclosures should be to stop corruption, which means dishonest or illegal actions.
Too much public exposure can lead to political voyeurism, meaning people watching political details out of curiosity rather than for important reasons.
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On the May 10, 2026 episode of "Face the Nation," guests discussed several key issues including the delicate ceasefire with Iran, the Democratic Party's chances of winning the U.S. House of Representatives in the November elections, and a recent outbreak of hantavirus. The guests included Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Senator Mark Kelly, Representative Ted Lieu, and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.
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The show aired on May 10, 2026.
The ceasefire with Iran is described as fragile.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared as a guest.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly was also a guest.
Representative Ted Lieu talked about the Democrats' prospects for the upcoming House elections.
Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner, provided updates on a hantavirus outbreak.
The discussion covered different political and health topics affecting the United States.
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Three men were arrested in New York for trying to smuggle 89 guns from the United States into Canada. Police stopped them after spotting traffic violations and found many firearms, some stolen and unregistered, hidden in their vehicle.
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The men stopped were Malik Bromfield, Faizan Ali, and Kamal Salman.
They were in a rented Ford Explorer near Liberty, New York, close to the Pennsylvania border.
Police found 89 firearms, including 17 stolen guns and two short-barreled rifles.
None of the men had permission to export or sell firearms.
Two men are Canadian citizens; one is a U.S. citizen with Canadian papers.
Ali has four arrest warrants in Canada for crimes including drug trafficking and a fatal car accident.
GPS data showed their likely destination near the Canada-U.S. border.
Authorities charged them with smuggling, unlicensed dealing, possession of stolen guns, and related crimes.
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Senator Mark Kelly discussed the high cost and ammunition use related to the U.S. war in Iran during a May 10, 2026 interview. He expressed concern that using so many weapons now could reduce U.S. readiness for other conflicts, especially with China.
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The U.S. has spent at least $50 billion on the war in Iran.
The Pentagon has briefed Senator Kelly on the large amounts of munitions used, including Tomahawk missiles and interceptor rounds like Patriot missiles.
The current president started the conflict without a clear plan or timeline, leading to deep usage of military supplies.
It could take years to replenish the depleted munitions stockpiles.
Admiral Paparo said recently that the U.S. can still deter China despite the conflict.
Senator Kelly said short conflicts are manageable, but long wars would weaken U.S. defense capabilities.
The senator criticized the defense budget request of $1.5 trillion as very high, about twice the amount five years ago.
Kelly referenced the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal as a way that could have prevented the current situation.
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Ana Duarte and her mother, Anette, had a difficult relationship because they were often homeless when Ana was growing up. After Ana moved into her own apartment, she reached out to her mother, showing a change in their relationship.
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Ana Duarte and her mother experienced many hard times together.
They were homeless frequently during Ana’s childhood.
Ana blamed her mother for their struggles.
Ana left to start her own life away from her mother.
Later, Ana got her own apartment.
After that, Ana called her mother to reconnect.
The story was reported by Steve Hartman on CBS News.
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Martin Short, a comedian and actor, has faced many personal tragedies, including the loss of family members and his wife. A new documentary titled "Marty: Life Is Short" explores his life, showing how he uses humor and joy to cope with difficult times.
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Martin Short has been a performer for over 50 years.
He lost his older brother in a car accident when he was 12.
Both of his parents died while he was still a teenager.
His wife, Nancy Dolman, passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010.
His daughter Katherine died by suicide in February 2024 and had struggled with serious mental health issues.
The documentary about his life was directed by Lawrence Kasdan, a family friend.
The film includes home movies and memories from friends like Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
Short lives in Pacific Palisades, California, and his son’s home was destroyed in a recent fire.
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is facing serious financial problems, with nearly a $2 billion loss in a recent quarter and warnings it may run out of cash by next February. A growing petition opposes major changes to USPS, including President Donald Trump’s proposals to move it under executive control or privatize it, as many worry these changes could affect essential mail services, especially in rural areas.
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USPS reported a net loss close to $2 billion for the quarter ending March 31.
Postmaster General David Steiner warned the agency might struggle to pay vendors and employees by February without help from Congress or funding changes.
Nearly 88,000 people have signed a petition against major changes to USPS, aiming for 100,000 signatures.
President Donald Trump supports reorganizing USPS under the Commerce Department and has hinted at privatization.
USPS employs around 600,000 people and delivers over 100 billion mail pieces annually.
The postal service currently opposes privatization and becoming a fully government-funded agency.
USPS has proposed raising the price of first-class mail stamps from 78 to 82 cents starting July 12.
Lawmakers highlight past reforms, including the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, which aimed to improve USPS finances.
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A group of women who lost their mothers before age 21 have formed a supportive community called "Motherless Daughters." Founded by Hope Edelman, who lost her mom at 17, the group holds retreats where women share their experiences, emotions, and memories to help each other cope with their unique grief.
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The group "Motherless Daughters" started with a retreat in 2016 and has welcomed over 500 women across the U.S.
Participants lost their mothers to illnesses like cancer or sudden causes at age 21 or younger.
Hope Edelman wrote a bestselling book in 1994 called "Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss."
The retreats include conversations, yoga, meals, and emotional sharing, combining both sadness and moments of laughter.
Women join this community during important life changes like becoming a mother or reaching their mother’s age at death.
Many participants feel a strong connection because their mothers were the people who usually understood them best.
Some women, like Jennie Zhao, find comfort in meeting others with similar experiences, such as losing a mother to suicide.
The group helps women feel seen and supported as they face the challenges of growing up without their moms.
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Dan Rather, a longtime CBS News journalist, spoke in an extended interview about how CBS Radio News influenced him. He shared memories from his childhood in Texas and how listening to famous journalists helped him learn. He also talked about how CBS Radio News played a part in shaping modern broadcast journalism.
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Dan Rather is a veteran journalist with CBS News.
He grew up in Texas and listened to CBS Radio News as a child.
CBS Radio News was important in teaching him about journalism.
He learned from examples like "Murrow’s Boys," a group of respected journalists.
CBS Radio News influenced the development of broadcast journalism over time.
The interview was conducted by Mo Rocca.
The interview is available as a web exclusive on CBS News.
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Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and a well-known American entrepreneur, died on May 6 at the age of 87. He was famous for changing cable TV, supporting environmental causes, and promoting conservation efforts.
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Ted Turner founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel.
He was a prominent and bold business leader in the media industry.
Turner participated in yacht racing, including the America’s Cup.
He worked to protect and restore the American bison population.
Turner donated much of his wealth to conservation and global charity efforts.
He was known for his vision and impact on both media and environmental causes.
Turner passed away at the age of 87 on May 6.
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that creating majority-Black voting districts in Louisiana is illegal, making it harder to draw election maps based on race. This decision reflects the Court's view that using race in drawing districts is unconstitutional, but political considerations are allowed.
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The Voting Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson 61 years ago to stop barriers preventing Black Americans from voting.
The Act followed long struggles and violence against Black voters, including events like "Bloody Sunday" in 1965.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana lawmakers cannot draw a Congressional district based mainly on race.
This ruling limits the ability to create districts designed to ensure racial representation.
The Court’s conservative majority, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, has increasingly ruled against race-based policies.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote that using race in districting is unconstitutional, but political reasons for map drawing are allowed.
Congressman Cleo Fields said the ruling affects the chance for people of color to serve in Congress.
Conservative lawyer Hans von Spakovsky supports these rulings, saying racial discrimination should be stopped and that political competition is a normal part of elections.
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