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The Trump administration is trying to take away the citizenship of 12 foreign-born Americans because they are accused of crimes or fraud related to how they became U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice has filed legal actions in courts to start this process.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to revoke citizenship of 12 foreign-born Americans.
These individuals are accused of crimes or fraud connected to their naturalization process.
The people come from countries including Bolivia, Colombia, Nigeria, Somalia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Iran, India, and China.
Some have been convicted of crimes in the U.S., some abroad, and others face immigration fraud claims.
Denaturalization requires a court order and can lead to loss of citizenship and possible deportation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said those who lied during their citizenship process will face legal action.
The DOJ is continuing its efforts to target citizenship fraud cases across the country.
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A new poll shows many Social Security recipients worry that rising tariffs will cause prices to increase faster than their yearly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) can cover. This could make it harder for retirees to afford essentials like food, housing, and healthcare.
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66% of current Social Security recipients believe tariffs will push prices higher than their COLA increases.
69% of Americans expecting future Social Security benefits share this concern.
61% of current recipients say missing even half a monthly payment would cause serious financial trouble.
52% have cut spending on non-essential items such as travel or dining out.
31% have reduced spending on essential items like groceries and medications.
Tariff-related price increases often affect retirees’ necessary expenses, including housing, food, and healthcare.
The COLA is based on a price index (CPI-W) that may not fully reflect sudden price increases caused by tariffs.
Many Americans across generations worry about the future reliability and sufficiency of Social Security benefits.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is directing national park and wilderness managers to reduce hunting restrictions. The goal is to make more public lands open for hunting and fishing unless there is a clear legal reason not to.
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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum issued an order in January about hunting and fishing rules.
The order asks agencies to remove rules that block hunting and fishing unless they have a strong legal reason.
The administration wants to expand public access to hunting and fishing on federal lands.
Officials say this expansion can help conservation efforts and support rural economies.
There are concerns about how loosening restrictions might affect visitor safety and wildlife.
The policy emphasizes that public lands should be open for hunting and fishing except in special cases.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, commented on the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to reject the state’s new congressional map. He referred to past instances where Ohio Republicans did not follow court orders about redistricting.
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The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state’s new congressional map.
Graham Platner is running for U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
Platner mentioned that Ohio Republicans previously ignored court rulings on redistricting.
Redistricting is the process of drawing voting district boundaries.
The article discusses court actions related to how districts are drawn for elections.
There is mention of political parties’ responses to court decisions about maps.
The focus is on legal and political disputes over electoral district maps.
The article reflects ongoing debates about fair voting boundaries in U.S. states.
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ABC is challenging the Trump administration and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over claims that the talk show The View violated the equal-time rule. ABC says the FCC is overstepping its power and breaking the First Amendment by trying to regulate the show's political content and reviewing ABC’s broadcast licenses.
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The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, accused The View of not following the equal-time rule for political candidates.
Historically, interview parts of talk shows like The View have been exempt from this equal-time rule.
ABC filed legal papers arguing that the FCC is exceeding its authority and threatening free speech protections.
ABC points out that the FCC confirmed The View as a news program and exempt from the rule back in 2002.
The FCC recently ordered ABC to file new paperwork about The View’s status, which ABC says the FCC cannot demand.
The Trump administration and First Lady Melania Trump called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after a joke he made.
ABC had briefly suspended Kimmel in 2023 after a previous FCC threat but is now fighting back.
Legal experts and free speech groups support ABC’s stand, saying the FCC’s actions violate free speech and press rights.
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The United States Postal Service may soon allow people to mail handguns, reversing a nearly 100-year-old policy. This change comes after the Justice Department said the current law violates the constitutional right to bear arms, but many state attorneys general oppose the proposal, fearing it will increase illegal gun access and harm public safety.
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A law from 1927 prevents USPS from mailing handguns except from licensed dealers.
The Justice Department argues this law is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment.
USPS proposed a new rule allowing people to mail handguns, with safety rules similar to those for long guns.
Mailing handguns across state lines would be limited mostly to people mailing guns to themselves.
About two dozen state attorneys general oppose the rule, saying it would bypass state gun safety laws.
Opponents worry the change could help criminals and make it harder to stop gun crimes.
State laws require background checks, safety courses, and mental health reviews for buying guns, which the rule could circumvent.
Law enforcement officials say tracking mailed guns would be costly and complicated for states.
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Virginia's Supreme Court removed a new Congressional map that was recently approved by voters because it favored Democrats. This decision is seen as a positive development by Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
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Virginia voters had passed a new Congressional map.
The map favored the Democratic Party.
Virginia's Supreme Court rejected or tossed out this map.
Republicans view this court decision as beneficial for their political chances.
The action took place shortly before the upcoming midterm elections.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Fin Gómez.
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A man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' dinner wants top Justice Department officials removed from his case. He says these officials may be involved as victims or witnesses, which could cause a conflict of interest.
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The attack happened at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25.
The event took place at the Washington Hilton hotel.
Cole Tomas Allen is charged with running through a security checkpoint and firing a shotgun at a Secret Service officer.
A Secret Service agent was hit by buckshot during the attack.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro were present at the event.
Allen’s lawyers asked the court to remove Blanche and Pirro from the prosecution.
The reason is a possible conflict of interest since Blanche and Pirro could be considered victims or witnesses.
The court filing was made on a Thursday shortly before the article was published.
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Jaime Harrison, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, responded to Jen Psaki after she claimed he wanted a "deputy president" role. Psaki made her comment during a podcast interview, saying Harrison expected to be involved in high-level policy decisions.
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Jaime Harrison is the former chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Jen Psaki made a remark about Harrison wanting a "deputy president" position.
Psaki said Harrison expected to have influence on policy-making.
The comment was made during the “Nobody Knows Anything” podcast.
Harrison publicly responded to Psaki’s statement on Friday.
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Florida prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty for Hisham Abugharbieh, accused of killing two University of South Florida students. Authorities say Abugharbieh stabbed the victims, both from Bangladesh, then tried to hide their bodies.
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Prosecutors filed a notice to seek the death penalty against Abugharbieh.
The accused, 26 years old, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Victims Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were both 27 years old and from Bangladesh.
Abugharbieh and Limon were roommates.
The murders are described as cold, planned, and especially cruel.
Bodies were found in trash bags; Limon’s body was discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Abugharbieh had unexplained injuries believed to be defensive wounds.
His phone contained searches about stabbing and gunshot sounds shortly before the disappearances.
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Senator Ted Cruz said a new savings program supported by President Donald Trump for children could lead to changing Social Security into personal investment accounts. This idea raises concerns because Social Security is a key program for millions of Americans and any changes to it can create public debate.
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Senator Ted Cruz described "Trump Accounts" as personal investment accounts that could replace parts of Social Security.
President Trump supports a savings program for children called Trump Accounts.
Cruz suggested parents could choose to divert some of their Social Security taxes into these personal accounts.
Social Security currently provides benefits to over 70 million retirees, disabled workers, and survivors.
Social Security faces long-term financial challenges that could cause benefit cuts if Congress does not act.
Previous attempts to create personal retirement accounts, such as during President George W. Bush’s term, failed in Congress.
A 2022 poll showed only 15% of voters support privatizing Social Security, while the majority want it to stay the same.
Critics warn that privatizing Social Security could put retirees' money at risk and benefit Wall Street investors rather than the public.
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Ohio Representative Max Miller denies assaulting his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, amid a custody dispute. Photos and police reports have surfaced related to an alleged attack during a child custody exchange, but Miller says the accusations are false and has provided his own evidence.
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Max Miller is an Ohio congressman endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Emily Moreno, his ex-wife, claims Miller assaulted her during a custody exchange in February.
Photos showing bruises on Moreno were published by the Daily Mail.
The couple separated in 2024, divorced in 2025, and share custody of their 2-year-old daughter.
Miller disputes the allegations, posting messages and videos to refute the claims.
Police in Bay Village, Ohio, confirmed an investigation into suspected child abuse was opened on February 23.
Emily Moreno works at a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C.
Miller previously served as a senior advisor to President Trump and was a Marine Corps Reservist.
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Senator Ted Cruz said that "Trump Accounts" for children born between 2025 and 2028 might allow Americans to put their Social Security payroll taxes into personal investment accounts instead of the government. He pointed out that the government has been borrowing from the Social Security trust fund for a long time.
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Senator Ted Cruz represents Texas.
He talked about "Trump Accounts" for children born from 2025 to 2028.
These accounts could let people invest their Social Security taxes in the stock market.
Currently, payroll taxes go to the federal government to support Social Security.
The government has borrowed money from the Social Security trust fund for years.
Cruz mentioned this idea during a panel discussion.
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Recent court rulings have changed the rules for drawing voting districts in several states. One Supreme Court decision removed protections for minority voters, allowing Republicans to challenge certain districts. Another court in Virginia struck down a Democratic voting map because of constitutional concerns.
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The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a congressional district in Louisiana that had a majority Black population.
This ruling affects Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters in Southern states.
Republicans are using this decision to try to redraw districts with large minority populations.
The Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a congressional map approved by voters that favored Democrats.
The court ruled Democrats broke the state constitution by putting the map on the ballot.
These changes could reduce the number of House seats that Democrats might win in upcoming elections.
The issues are part of a larger battle over how states draw voting districts, which impacts political power.
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Many school districts in the United States are asking retired teachers to return to work because there are not enough teachers available. Education experts are discussing this approach as a way to address the teacher shortage.
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There is a national shortage of teachers affecting many school districts.
Retired teachers are being asked to come back to classrooms.
This effort is happening across the country.
Education experts are commenting on the solution.
The shortage is serious enough to require bringing back retired professionals.
The teacher shortage impacts the ability of schools to operate normally.
The approach aims to fill gaps until enough new teachers can be hired.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is trying to take away citizenship from 12 people who are accused of lying to get U.S. citizenship. Federal prosecutors filed legal cases in different courts to challenge their naturalization.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced legal actions on a Friday.
12 people from different parts of the U.S. face denaturalization proceedings.
They are accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or lying.
The cases were filed in U.S. District Courts across the country.
The allegations focus on false statements made during the naturalization process.
Denaturalization means reversing someone's U.S. citizenship.
These legal steps are part of the government’s effort to protect the integrity of the citizenship process.
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Alabama lawmakers approved a plan to hold new US House primary elections if courts allow new congressional district maps for the 2024 elections. This follows similar legal and political battles in other southern states over redistricting, which affects voting power and representation, especially for Black voters.
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Alabama passed a law for new House primaries if courts permit new districts in the 2024 elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned a redistricting plan favorable to Democrats.
Republican-led southern states are quickly proposing new district maps after a US Supreme Court ruling weakened minority voting protections.
Tennessee’s new districts split a Black-majority, Democratic-held area, and Democrats sued to stop their use in 2024.
The Alabama law would only take effect if courts lift an injunction keeping current districts until after the 2030 census.
Current court rules require a second Black-majority or near-majority district in Alabama, which elected a Black Democratic representative in 2024.
Republicans want to reinstate a rejected 2023 district map that could reduce Black voter influence and help elect more Republicans.
Civil rights activists and Black lawmakers oppose the changes, fearing loss of voting power gained since 1965.
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Many Labour MPs are unhappy with party leader Sir Keir Starmer after poor election results, with some publicly saying he should step down or set a date to leave. While some support Starmer, others believe his leadership is causing problems for Labour’s future in elections.
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At least a dozen Labour MPs have said Sir Keir Starmer should resign or plan to leave leadership.
Some MPs say voters dislike Starmer personally, even if they are not against Labour as a party.
Some Labour members worry a leadership battle now could harm the party while it governs.
Cabinet ministers mostly support Starmer and say the party should work together to improve.
Some MPs say urgent and major changes are needed or Starmer should not lead the next election.
A group of MPs want Starmer to stay only temporarily until Andy Burnham can run for party leader.
Andy Burnham must be a Member of Parliament (MP) to become leader but currently is not.
Some party officials may block Burnham from running again, leading to possible unrest in the party.
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The Virginia Supreme Court canceled a new congressional map approved by voters because state lawmakers did not follow proper rules for passing it. This ruling helps Republicans gain an advantage in redistricting battles before the 2026 midterm elections, as similar efforts in other states like Tennessee and Alabama also favor Republicans.
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The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved congressional map due to procedural errors in its approval.
The court found lawmakers voted on the amendment during an ongoing election, violating Virginia’s requirements for passing constitutional changes.
The decision was a 4-3 ruling and ignored the map’s political impact, focusing on legal procedures instead.
Republicans could gain six to seven extra House seats nationwide before the 2026 midterm elections because of this and similar actions.
Tennessee House Republicans passed a new map splitting Memphis’s Shelby County into three districts, likely to hurt Democratic representation.
Democratic leaders expressed frustration but vowed to continue fighting for their party’s seats in November.
This case is part of a larger national struggle over redistricting, where both parties try to draw maps that increase their chances in elections.
The Virginia vote had initially passed by a narrow margin and was seen as a Democratic response to Republican strategies in other states.
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