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In the Indiana and Ohio primary elections, candidates supported by President Donald Trump won several key races. Five sitting state Senators who had opposed a redistricting plan backed by the president lost their seats to these Trump-backed challengers.
Key Facts
President Trump was not personally on the ballot in Indiana.
Trump-backed candidates won against five incumbent state Senators in Indiana.
The defeated Senators had all voted against President Trump’s redistricting plan for Indiana in the previous year.
One incumbent lawmaker won their primary despite opposition.
Another race was very close and had not yet been decided at the time of reporting.
The primaries showed continued influence of President Trump within certain voter groups.
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A man named Michael Marx, 45, was charged after he fired a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument. He was walking near JD Vance’s motorcade, shot by officers, and made remarks about the White House while being taken to the hospital.
Key Facts
Michael Marx was near the path of JD Vance’s motorcade before the shooting.
Officers saw Marx with a concealed firearm near the White House complex.
Marx fired at Secret Service officers while running away; a bystander was shot in the leg but is not seriously injured.
Police returned fire, hitting Marx in the abdomen, hand, and left arm.
Marx made comments saying “F—k the White House” and “Kill me, kill me, kill me” after being shot.
Marx faces charges including assaulting officers with a weapon, firing a gun during a violent crime, and illegal possession of a firearm due to a prior felony.
The incident happened while President Donald Trump held a small business event at the White House, which was briefly locked down.
Marx has a 2011 drug trafficking conviction, making firearm possession illegal for him.
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An economic adviser to President Donald Trump said the U.S. job market looks very strong despite recent price increases caused by the war in Iran. The adviser noted that credit card spending is very high, showing people are still buying a lot.
Key Facts
A top economic adviser to President Donald Trump spoke about the U.S. economy.
The adviser is optimistic about the future job market.
There have been price hikes linked to the war in Iran.
The adviser met with a leader from one of the five biggest U.S. banks.
Credit card spending data shows people are spending a lot more than usual.
High credit card use suggests strong consumer activity.
The information was shared during an update on the economic outlook.
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Some candidates in Texas primaries are focusing their campaigns on concerns about Muslims and the idea of “Islamification of Texas.” Texas Republican leaders have also passed laws and created policies that affect Muslim groups and community projects.
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Several Texas political candidates are making Muslims a main issue in their campaigns.
These candidates talk about a concern they call “Islamification of Texas.”
Top Republican leaders in Texas have passed laws targeting Muslim organizations.
Policies have been created that impact Muslim community developments.
This trend is increasing anti-Muslim messages and actions in Texas.
Muslim communities in Texas are being affected by these political moves.
The report was made by Stephanie Sy.
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A federal appeals court ruled against President Donald Trump’s policy that required people who entered the U.S. illegally to be held in immigration detention without a chance for bond. This decision is one of several differing court rulings on this policy, which has increased the number of people held by ICE.
Key Facts
The 11th Circuit Court, based in Miami, struck down the mandatory detention policy.
The policy stopped people who entered illegally from being released on bond.
This change was made by the Trump administration in 2023 based on a 1996 immigration law.
ICE detention numbers grew to over 70,000 earlier this year.
Courts are split: two appeals courts oppose the policy, two support it, and one is undecided.
Many migrants have filed court petitions called habeas corpus to challenge their detention.
The ruling said Congress did not give the government unlimited power to detain without bond.
The Supreme Court is expected to decide on this issue in the future.
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Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, testified on Capitol Hill about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender. The testimony focused on clarifying Lutnick’s connection to Epstein.
Key Facts
Howard Lutnick is the current Commerce Secretary.
He appeared before Congress on Wednesday.
The testimony addressed Lutnick’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
The hearing took place on Capitol Hill.
CBS News reported on the testimony.
The purpose was to provide information about Lutnick’s connection to Epstein.
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Physical attacks against Jewish people in the U.S. reached the highest level ever recorded in 2025. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which tracks hate crimes, reported these findings in their annual review.
Key Facts
The number of antisemitic physical assaults in the U.S. peaked in 2025.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) compiles an annual report on antisemitism.
The ADL’s report shows a record high for violent antisemitic acts this year.
Oren Segal is the ADL’s senior vice president for counter-extremism and intelligence.
CBS News provided coverage and analysis of the ADL’s findings.
Antisemitic attacks refer to violence targeting Jewish people because of their religion or ethnicity.
The rise in attacks highlights ongoing issues with hate crimes in the U.S.
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Candidates supported by President Donald Trump won most of the Republican primary races in Indiana. This showed voters' support for Trump's influence in the state Republican Party. Lawmakers who disagreed with Trump on redistricting did not do well in the primaries.
Key Facts
The primary election took place in Indiana.
Republican candidates backed by President Trump won most races.
Indiana lawmakers who opposed Trump’s redistricting plans lost their primary contests.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing political district boundaries.
The results reflect strong support for Trump within Indiana's Republican voters.
This may affect the political power balance among Indiana Republicans.
The article comes from CBS News political director Fin Gómez’s report.
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President Donald Trump invited reporters to the Oval Office to talk about an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event scheduled for June 14 at the White House. He praised the UFC fighters as champions and said the event is a unique occasion.
Key Facts
President Trump held a press event in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
He promoted a UFC fight happening at the White House on June 14.
Trump called the UFC fighters present "all champions."
He said the fight event is special and unlikely to happen again.
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje thanked Trump for helping make the sport more popular.
Gaethje joked about fighters being seen as "absolute animals," which Trump agreed with.
The event is positioned as a way to invite the country to celebrate the sport.
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A group of Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress have asked the State Department to be clear about Israel’s nuclear weapons. They want to know details about Israel’s capabilities because of concerns about conflict with Iran and the impact this has on Middle East security.
Key Facts
Thirty Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting transparency on Israel’s nuclear weapons.
Israel is believed to have had nuclear weapons since the 1960s but has never officially confirmed this.
The US government has followed a policy of deliberate ambiguity about Israel’s nuclear program for decades.
The lawmakers want details on Israel’s nuclear warheads, launchers, and uranium/plutonium enrichment capabilities.
They asked if Israel has shared any rules or limits about when it might use nuclear weapons in conflict, especially regarding Iran.
Israel is not a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which aims to prevent the spread of nuclear arms.
Historical documents and whistleblowers have long suggested Israel has nuclear arms, including reports from the CIA and leaked information from a former Israeli technician.
The lawmakers argue that US Congress needs this information to understand the risk of escalation and to properly shape policies in the Middle East.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States might increase military strikes on Iran. At the same time, he also mentioned there is a good chance the conflict with Iran could end soon. The White House has shared mixed messages about how the situation will unfold.
Key Facts
President Trump threatened a "higher level" of strikes against Iran.
He also expressed hope that the war with Iran could end soon.
The White House gave unclear and mixed signals about the U.S. approach to Iran.
The situation reflects uncertainty about the future of the conflict.
CBS News reporters Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean reported these updates.
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The U.S. Department of Justice found that UCLA’s medical school broke the law by considering race in student admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, and the Justice Department is investigating several universities for similar issues.
Key Facts
The Justice Department said UCLA’s medical school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian American students.
Admitted Black and Hispanic students had lower average grades and test scores compared to white and Asian students.
The investigation covered admissions in 2023 and 2024 and found the use of race was illegal.
UCLA’s medical school says it selects students based on merit and is reviewing the findings.
Affirmative action in college admissions was banned by the Supreme Court in 2023.
California banned affirmative action in college admissions since 1997 through a voter-approved measure.
The Justice Department also criticized an application question asking students if they belong to marginalized groups.
If UCLA does not comply with the Justice Department, it may face legal action or lose federal funding.
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Democratic Representative Ro Khanna said President Donald Trump would remove Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick if he saw Lutnick’s testimony about his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Khanna made this statement after a private session where Lutnick gave his testimony to Congress.
Key Facts
Rep. Ro Khanna is a Democrat from California.
He commented on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s testimony to Congress.
Lutnick discussed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.
The testimony was given during a closed-door (private) congressional briefing.
Khanna said President Trump would fire Lutnick if he saw the transcript or video of the testimony.
The matter involves high-level government officials and a sensitive legal topic.
The comments reflect political reactions to the testimony rather than official government action.
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Eight states in the U.S. are under freeze warnings as temperatures may drop into the 20s overnight, potentially harming plants and outdoor pipes. The National Weather Service advises residents to protect vegetation and plumbing. Warmer temperatures are expected by the weekend.
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Freeze warnings apply to parts of Michigan, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, and Nebraska.
Temperatures are expected to fall into the 20s on Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service advises draining sprinkler systems and insulating or draining pipes to prevent freezing damage.
These temperatures are below average for May but not record-breaking.
Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week, with some areas reaching the 80s by the weekend.
Heavy snow warnings are in effect for parts of Wyoming and Colorado, with up to 14 inches expected in mountain areas.
Officials warn of hazardous travel conditions due to snow, slick roads, and low visibility.
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Two former immigration judges have sued President Donald Trump’s administration, saying they were removed from their jobs because of their race, sex, political views, and past work with immigrant advocacy groups. These judges were part of a larger group of at least 113 immigration judges fired during President Trump’s second term.
Key Facts
Carla Espinoza and Kyra Lilien are two former immigration judges suing the Trump administration.
They claim they were fired due to their race, sex, political affiliation, age, and connections to immigrant advocacy.
Both judges were hired in 2023 and removed after temporary probationary periods.
The Department of Justice’s immigration office issued memos starting in early 2025 targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
The memos labeled immigrant advocacy groups as "extremist" and promised to end certain hiring practices.
The lawsuit says more women, people of color, and ethnic minorities were removed compared to others.
The administration’s actions ended the usual practice of making probationary judges permanent.
The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the lawsuits.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche responded to former President Barack Obama’s worries about the Department of Justice (DOJ) targeting critics of President Trump. Blanche called Obama’s concerns "extraordinarily rich," meaning he finds them very surprising or ironic.
Key Facts
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
Barack Obama expressed concern about the DOJ politicizing the justice system during President Trump’s administration.
Blanche disagreed with Obama’s concerns and called them "extraordinarily rich."
Blanche suggests it is surprising for a Democrat like Obama to accuse the current administration of targeting political opponents.
The comments were made during an interview with CBS News.
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Louisiana has delayed its U.S. House primary elections until July 15 after the state Supreme Court struck down a congressional map for being racially unfair. However, the House races will still appear on ballots in the May 16 election, causing confusion because votes for those races will not count.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry suspended the House primaries to July 15 by executive order.
The delay followed a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a congressional map that was considered a racial gerrymander.
House races will still appear on the May 16 ballots, but votes for those races will not be counted.
Some voters are confused and uncertain about whether to vote in the upcoming election.
Early voting has already begun with ballots listing House candidates.
Lawsuits have been filed challenging the governor’s authority to delay the primaries.
Other primaries, including Senate and state races, remain scheduled for May 16.
Election officials will add signs to polling places to explain the changes to voters.
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A bill is being pushed in Congress to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to get written permission from veterans before giving them certain psychiatric medicines. The bill aims to make sure veterans get clear, written information about the risks and benefits of these drugs before starting treatment.
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About 35 veterans groups, including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, support the bill.
The bill is called the Written Informed Consent Act.
It would require the VA to provide written information on psychiatric drugs like antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications.
Veterans would have to sign a form confirming they understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Currently, veterans often receive only verbal or limited written information about these medications.
The bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats in the House, including veterans who serve in Congress.
Some experts worry written consent might cause veterans to refuse needed medication, which could worsen mental health.
The bill is waiting for votes in the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees.
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House Democrats criticized Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick after his private interview about Jeffrey Epstein. They said Lutnick’s claim that he did not know about Epstein’s crimes is part of a serious attempt to hide the truth. The interview was held by a government committee investigating Epstein.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was interviewed privately by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
The interview was part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Lutnick said he did not know about Epstein’s criminal activities.
House Democrats said Lutnick’s statement looks like a cover-up.
The interview was transcribed but held behind closed doors.
Democrats are demanding more transparency and accountability related to Epstein.
The committee is continuing its inquiry into Epstein and related issues.
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Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma that left one woman dead and 22 others injured. The shooting started after an argument and involved multiple people firing guns during a large gathering.
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The shooting happened during a nighttime party at Arcadia Lake in Edmond, Oklahoma.
One woman, Avianna Smith-Gray, aged 18, died from gunshot wounds.
Twenty-two people were injured, including six juveniles as young as 15 years old.
Jaylan A. Davis, 18, was arrested on assault with a deadly weapon charges, which are being upgraded to felony murder.
Police believe more than 80 gunshots were fired and that multiple people used guns.
Davis turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued and is held on a $1 million bond.
The party was promoted on social media and attracted mainly young adults from the area.
Police think there is at least one more suspect involved in the shooting.
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