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Senate and House Democrats are investigating whether President Donald Trump used his pardoning power in exchange for payments. They have asked more than a dozen people who received pardons or commutations to provide documents about money and communications related to the pardons.
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Democrats in both the Senate and House are conducting the investigation.
The inquiry focuses on possible “pay-to-play” actions involving pardons and commutations.
Over a dozen recipients of pardons or commutations have been contacted.
Lawmakers have requested documents about payment histories from these recipients.
Communications with lawyers or close associates of President Trump are also being reviewed.
The investigation aims to understand if pardons were linked to financial exchanges.
This is a legal and political inquiry into the use of executive clemency by President Trump.
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Republicans who oppose President Donald Trump risk losing their primary elections, as shown by recent results in Indiana where Trump-backed candidates won several races. While Trump’s support remains very strong among core Republican voters, his popularity is weaker among independent voters who lean Republican.
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President Trump continues to have strong approval among Republican voters, about 84% nationally.
Trump-backed candidates won multiple Indiana GOP primary races, defeating incumbents who opposed him.
Five incumbents lost their races to candidates endorsed by President Trump.
Trump’s support among Republican-leaning independents has dropped, which may affect broader elections.
Core Trump supporters, often called MAGA Republicans, are highly motivated to vote in the 2026 midterms.
About 60% of MAGA Republicans say voting in 2026 is more important than in other midterm years.
Experts suggest Republican candidates who challenge Trump face serious risks in primary elections.
The Indiana results may reflect Trump’s strong influence in shaping the Republican Party’s future direction.
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A U.S. trade court has ruled against tariffs that President Trump put in place on many imports. These tariffs were meant to replace earlier tariffs the Supreme Court had struck down, but the court panel permanently blocked the new 10 percent tariff.
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The U.S. Court of International Trade made the ruling.
The decision came from a panel of three judges.
The tariffs were imposed by President Trump in February.
The tariff rate was 10 percent on nearly all U.S. imports.
These tariffs were meant to replace earlier tariffs removed by the Supreme Court.
The trade court issued a permanent injunction, meaning the tariffs cannot be enforced.
The case involves U.S. import taxes and trade law.
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Five U.S. states are monitoring people returning from a cruise ship where a deadly hantavirus outbreak occurred. Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News medical correspondent, explains the risks this virus poses to Americans.
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Hantavirus outbreak happened on a cruise ship.
Five U.S. states are tracking passengers who came back from that ship.
Hantavirus can be deadly.
The virus is being closely watched by health officials.
Dr. Jon LaPook provided information about the virus risks on CBS News.
Passengers’ health is being monitored to prevent further spread.
Hantavirus is a rare virus typically spread by rodents.
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A U.S. trade court ruled that President Trump's 10% tariffs on many imports are illegal. The court ordered the government to stop collecting these tariffs and to refund the money paid by businesses.
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The ruling was made by a three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of International Trade with a 2-1 vote.
The lawsuit was filed by 24 states and some businesses in March.
The tariffs were introduced in February after the Supreme Court blocked earlier tariffs in April 2025.
The Supreme Court said President Trump did not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose those earlier tariffs.
The newer tariffs were based on a different law, the Trade Act of 1974, giving the president temporary tariff power for 150 days.
The trade court called the new tariffs "unlawful" and said they caused economic harm.
The court ordered the Trump administration to stop collecting these tariffs within five days and to give refunds plus interest to businesses.
The White House has not yet commented on the ruling.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo. This visit happened after President Donald Trump had criticized the pope. Rubio's role in the Trump administration is becoming more visible.
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Marco Rubio is serving as Secretary of State under President Donald Trump.
Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday.
President Trump had recently criticized Pope Leo before this meeting.
Rubio is now appearing more often in public roles within the administration.
Reporters from Politico and Semafor discussed Rubio’s growing presence.
The meeting and Rubio’s actions indicate a shift in how the administration handles relations with the Vatican.
CBS News covered the story and provided video and analysis.
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A federal court blocked President Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs following a recent Supreme Court decision. The court sided with small businesses and the state of Washington in their legal challenge.
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A three-judge panel from the Court of International Trade ruled against the new tariffs.
The tariffs were set at 10% on global imports.
Small businesses and the state of Washington filed the lawsuit.
The court's decision stops the tariffs from being implemented.
This ruling came after a recent defeat for President Trump at the Supreme Court.
The case involves trade and economic policy affecting U.S. businesses.
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A new bill called the MISSION RX Act was introduced to lower prescription drug prices for military members, veterans, and their families. It would allow people using TRICARE and the VA health system to pay the same low prices for medicines that Medicare negotiates.
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The MISSION RX Act was introduced by Democratic Representatives Pat Ryan and Eugene Vindman, both Army veterans.
Currently, only Medicare has the power to negotiate lower prices for some expensive prescription drugs.
TRICARE covers about 9.6 million people including active-duty military, retirees, and their families.
Millions of veterans receive health care through the VA system.
The bill would let TRICARE and VA patients pay the lower price between Medicare’s negotiated rate or their current price.
This change could save military families thousands of dollars each year, especially for brand-name medicines for long-term conditions.
Veterans groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars support the legislation.
Medicare’s drug price negotiation system has already saved billions of dollars.
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A man sprayed vinegar at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The man, Anthony Kazmierczak, pleaded guilty to assault in federal court and is waiting for his sentence.
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The incident happened on January 27 at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis.
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55 years old, sprayed apple cider vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assault charges in federal court.
He reached a deal with prosecutors before entering his guilty plea.
Kazmierczak wore bright orange jail clothes during his court appearance.
He gave a limited explanation of the event, saying his memory of the assault was "fuzzy."
The event occurred during a tense time in Minneapolis after federal agents conducted a crackdown that involved shootings and led to unrest.
U.S. District Judge Joan N. Ericksen presided over the case.
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A CBS News investigation found a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held. The gap happened just before a shooting incident, raising concerns about the event’s security measures.
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The investigation focused on security at the Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga conducted the review.
There was a 13-minute period when security cameras did not record footage.
This gap occurred shortly before a shooting took place at the hotel.
The findings point to weaknesses in the hotel’s security system for important events.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a significant event attended by journalists and government officials.
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A U.S. trade court ruled against President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs, saying the law he used did not justify broad tariffs on imports. The court’s decision supported small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which started in February 2024.
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The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 against Trump's global 10% tariffs.
The tariffs were imposed starting February 24, 2024.
Small businesses argued the tariffs tried to bypass a previous Supreme Court ruling that blocked Trump’s 2025 tariffs.
Trump used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to justify these tariffs, which allows short-term duties to fix serious trade issues.
The court said the law was not meant for the type of trade deficits cited by Trump.
On the same day as the ruling, Trump gave the European Union a July 4 deadline to meet trade deal promises or face higher tariffs on EU goods, including cars.
Trump increased tariffs on EU vehicles from 15% to 25% because the EU delayed passing the trade deal through its parliament.
Trump and the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen agreed that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon during a recent phone call.
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Tennessee lawmakers approved a new congressional map that divides a district in Memphis where most residents are Black. This change alters the boundaries of the district and affects its population makeup.
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Tennessee passed a new congressional district map on Thursday.
The new map splits a district in Memphis that has a majority Black population.
This redrawing changes the shape and makeup of the district.
The decision was made by Tennessee state lawmakers.
The change affects how people are represented in Congress from that area.
The move has drawn attention because of its impact on a majority-Black community.
Congressional maps define the boundaries for electing members to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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A U.S. trade court ruled that President Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs were unlawful. The court said the Trump administration misunderstood the law that allowed these tariffs.
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The Court of International Trade made the decision on May 7, 2026.
The ruling was a 2-1 decision by a panel of judges.
The tariffs imposed a 10% tax on imports from around the world.
The court found the legal basis for the tariffs was incorrectly applied by the administration.
These tariffs were part of President Trump's trade policies.
The case challenges the authority under which the tariffs were imposed.
Further updates on the story may follow as it develops.
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A new poll shows Democratic Senator Ed Markey leads Representative Seth Moulton by 5 points in the Massachusetts Senate primary race. The race is close and highlights different views within the Democratic Party, including a debate over younger versus older leadership.
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Ed Markey leads Seth Moulton by 5 points in a recent Emerson College poll.
Markey has the support of 37% of likely Democratic voters.
Moulton has the backing of 32% of likely Democratic voters.
29% of voters are still undecided in the primary race.
The poll surveyed 451 likely voters between May 3-4, 2026.
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 4.6 percentage points.
Moulton is seen as more centrist compared to Markey.
Incumbent senators like Markey rarely lose primary elections.
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Four protesters have filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI from taking DNA samples from people arrested during peaceful protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They argue that collecting and storing their DNA violates their rights under the U.S. Constitution and state law, especially since most were not charged or convicted of serious crimes.
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Four protesters arrested at a protest near the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago are suing DHS and FBI.
They say their DNA was taken without proper legal grounds and stored permanently in government databases.
Only one out of 92 non-immigration arrest cases from that event led to a conviction unrelated to the protests.
Two protesters had minor charges that were later dropped, and two had no charges at all.
The Supreme Court allows DNA collection only if a person is arrested with probable cause for a serious offense and confirmed by a judge.
Illinois law is stricter, allowing DNA collection only for arrests in serious crimes after judicial approval.
DHS and FBI have used a law change to collect DNA from anyone arrested for any crime, regardless of seriousness.
DNA profiles are stored in a government database called CODIS, originally meant for serious crime investigations.
Protesters say there is no easy way to get their DNA samples or profiles removed from the database.
DNA technology has improved but laws have not kept pace, leading to access to more sensitive genetic details.
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A U.S. trade court ruled against President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs, saying the tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law. The court sided with small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which started in February 2024.
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The U.S. Court of International Trade made a 2-1 ruling against the tariffs.
The tariffs were imposed by President Trump on February 24, 2024.
The tariffs were based on Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows temporary duties to fix balance-of-payments issues.
The court found the law did not support tariffs for the types of trade deficits cited by President Trump.
Small businesses argued the tariffs tried to bypass a previous Supreme Court decision that blocked similar tariffs.
President Trump’s administration said the $1.2 trillion trade deficit justified the tariffs, but experts disagreed.
The ruling is seen as a win for businesses relying on international manufacturing and trade.
The decision aims to provide clarity and stability for companies dealing with global supply chains.
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Rep. Steve Cohen from Tennessee plans to challenge in court the state’s new congressional map. The map changes his majority-Black district in a way that may help Republicans win his seat in the upcoming election.
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Tennessee passed a new congressional map recently.
The new map divides Rep. Cohen’s current majority-Black district.
This change is expected to help Republicans win the district.
Steve Cohen is the only Democrat in Tennessee’s nine-member U.S. House delegation.
Cohen called the redistricting “shameful.”
Cohen announced he will take legal action against the new map.
The redistricting was influenced by support from President Donald Trump.
The changes are set to affect the election in November.
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The Justice Department said a possible suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein has not been verified as authentic. A federal judge made the note public after Epstein’s death. Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
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Jeffrey Epstein was convicted as a sex offender.
Epstein died by suicide while in custody.
A note believed to be his suicide note was released by a federal judge.
The Justice Department has not yet confirmed the note is genuine.
CBS News reported on the situation and provided related updates.
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Tennessee lawmakers approved a new map for U.S. House voting districts that changes the boundaries of a majority-Black district in Memphis. This redrawing may help Republicans win all nine congressional seats in the state during the upcoming November elections.
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Tennessee passed a new map for congressional voting districts on Thursday.
The map changes a district in Memphis that has a majority Black population.
This change could increase Republican chances of winning all nine U.S. House seats in Tennessee.
Tennessee is the first state to adopt new districts after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The ruling weakened federal protections under the Voting Rights Act for minority voters.
President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-led states to redraw districts based on the ruling.
Other states including Louisiana, Alabama, and South Carolina are also working on new district maps.
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President Trump said that the conflict with Iran has ended, based on a ceasefire agreement. This has caused confusion among House Democrats who wanted to hold daily votes on the U.S. military’s war powers concerning Iran. Some Democrats dispute Trump’s claim, saying U.S. actions like blockades and airstrikes mean hostilities are still ongoing.
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President Trump declared the hostilities with Iran “terminated” following a ceasefire signed on April 7.
Democrats planned to force daily congressional votes on war powers related to the Iran conflict.
The U.S. recently launched airstrikes on Iranian targets but does not see it as restarting the war.
Democrats argue that the military blockade and threats still mean the conflict is active.
Trump’s declaration seeks to avoid the War Powers Act requirement to get Congress’s approval for ongoing military operations.
Republicans might use Trump’s declaration to block war powers votes pushed by Democrats.
Some Democrats continue to push war powers resolutions despite Trump’s statement.
The situation is still being discussed within Congress, with no clear next steps yet.
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