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Elections in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan showed that President Donald Trump still has strong influence over the Republican Party, especially in Indiana where most of his backed candidates won. At the same time, Democrats gained momentum with some key wins, including a Michigan state Senate race and important primary victories in Ohio ahead of the November midterm elections.
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President Trump supported seven Republican challengers in Indiana who opposed certain redistricting plans; five of those challengers won.
Groups allied with Trump spent more than $8.3 million on ads for these Indiana races, which are usually low-profile.
Trump's backed candidates mostly won in districts he carried by large margins in the 2024 election.
Democrats won a state Senate race in Michigan, continuing a trend of special election victories.
In Ohio, former Senator Sherrod Brown won the Democratic Senate primary and will challenge Republican Jon Husted in a special election.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio governor primary, leveraging national name recognition and a Trump alliance.
Democrat Amy Acton won the Democratic primary for Ohio governor uncontested; she was Ohio’s former public health director.
These races are seen as important indicators for control of Congress and state leadership in the upcoming midterms.
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President Barack Obama said that a president should not have multiple side jobs or business activities. He believes there should be clear ethical rules for people working in the White House.
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President Obama made comments about ethics for U.S. presidents on Tuesday.
He said presidents should avoid having side jobs or extra business activities.
Obama emphasized the importance of clear ethical standards for the Oval Office.
His remarks suggest he wants the president to focus fully on the job.
The phrase “side hustles” refers to extra work or businesses outside the main job.
Obama was speaking about how presidents should behave while in office.
The comments were made publicly and are about maintaining trust in government.
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Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and a possible challenger for Labour Party leader, will speak at a progressive event with Green and Liberal Democrat members. Some Labour MPs are upset because the event comes right after local elections where Labour competed against the Greens, and there are concerns about antisemitism linked to some Green candidates.
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Andy Burnham is speaking at the Change:Now event organized by the left-wing group Compass.
The event promotes cooperation among progressive politicians from different parties.
Labour MPs Clive Lewis and Miatta Fahnbulleh will also speak at the event.
Other speakers include former Green leader Caroline Lucas and Lib Dem MP Roz Savage.
Some Labour MPs are angry because Labour and Greens competed in local elections recently.
Concerns have been raised about antisemitism allegations against some Green party candidates.
Labour’s ruling body previously blocked Burnham from running for a Westminster seat this year.
The event aims to discuss how progressives can work together despite party differences.
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Political consultant David Axelrod said that Xavier Becerra is a strong and important figure in California’s Democratic Party. Axelrod believes Becerra is gaining support in the race to become California’s governor.
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David Axelrod is a political consultant commenting on California politics.
Xavier Becerra is seen as a key leader within the Democratic Party in California.
Axelrod described Becerra as a “pillar of the Democratic establishment.”
Becerra is running for governor of California.
Axelrod thinks Becerra’s influence and support are increasing in the gubernatorial race.
The comments were made during a CNN program before a debate with the top seven candidates.
Axelrod mentioned Becerra benefited politically from a former representative named Eric (last name not fully provided).
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President Obama said the attorney general should not act as a close advisor specifically loyal to the president. He stressed that the top law enforcement official must stay independent and avoid political influence while carrying out prosecutions under President Trump's administration.
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President Obama spoke on CBS’s “The Late Show.”
He warned against the attorney general becoming the president’s “consigliere,” meaning a personal advisor.
The attorney general is the nation’s top prosecutor and leads the Department of Justice.
Obama emphasized the importance of the attorney general remaining independent from politics.
The Department of Justice is currently pursuing several legal cases during President Trump’s term.
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Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican primary for Ohio governor and will compete against Democrat Amy Acton in November. The race is expected to be close and costly, with Acton focusing on the high cost of living and Ramaswamy promising tax cuts and education reform.
Key Facts
Vivek Ramaswamy is a biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate.
President Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy before the primary election.
Ramaswamy won the GOP primary against Casey Putsch, who received less than 20% of the vote.
Amy Acton, former Ohio health director during Covid-19, won the Democratic nomination without opposition.
No Democrat has been elected Ohio governor since 2006, but the race is now considered competitive.
Ramaswamy aims to cut property and income taxes and improve education and energy policies.
Acton’s campaign focuses on issues like the high cost of living and her personal story of overcoming hardships.
Sherrod Brown won a Democratic primary in Ohio and will face Republican Jon Husted in a special Senate election this November.
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The article discusses whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would take action against ABC for a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about President Donald Trump. It questions if such a joke crosses a line that would lead to consequences from the government agency that regulates TV broadcasts.
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Jimmy Kimmel made a joke on ABC about President Donald Trump.
The joke involved a reference to the president dying.
The article explores if the FCC might shut down ABC because of this joke.
The FCC is the government agency that oversees television broadcasts.
There is a concern about whether jokes like this serve the public interest.
No official FCC action against ABC is mentioned in the article.
The discussion centers on limits of free speech and broadcast regulations.
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Barack Obama shared concerns about American politics in an interview with Stephen Colbert, focusing on the growth of executive power and the political use of the Justice Department. He emphasized that the attorney general should work independently and warned against politicizing the military and the pardon process.
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Obama expressed worry about expanding presidential powers and the Justice Department targeting political opponents.
He said the attorney general should act as the people's lawyer, not the president’s personal lawyer.
Obama suggested that some presidential powers need to be clearly defined by law to protect democratic norms.
He criticized the politicization of the military, saying it should remain loyal to the Constitution, not the president personally.
Obama referred to concerns about presidential pardons, advising against pardoning major campaign donors.
The interview was ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Juneteenth.
Obama noted that former presidents usually avoid publicly criticizing successors, but he has spoken out due to President Trump’s actions.
Stephen Colbert is ending his "Late Show," with his final episode airing on May 21.
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Craig Berry, a 53-year-old special forces veteran, is wanted for shooting his wife in Tennessee. A manhunt is ongoing with multiple law enforcement agencies involved, and the U.S. Marshals are offering a reward for information leading to his capture.
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Berry is accused of second-degree attempted murder after shooting his wife during a domestic dispute on May 1.
The victim called 911 around 1:30 a.m. to report the shooting and was hospitalized but later released.
Berry was last seen on a trail camera entering the woods near his home in Dover, Tennessee.
Authorities, including the Stewart County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Highway Patrol, are searching for him.
Berry is armed, trained in special forces, and believed to have extra ammunition.
Officials warn the public that Berry is dangerous and ask people to report any suspicious sightings.
A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest.
Berry’s wife stated that he tried to strangle her and shot her in the neck during an altercation before fleeing.
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Democrat James Talarico’s chances of winning the Texas Senate race have improved significantly, with prediction markets now showing a closer race between Democrats and Republicans. Recent polls offer mixed results but suggest the race is more competitive than in past years, reflecting changing voter sentiment in Texas ahead of the 2026 election.
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Prediction markets currently give Democrats a 47% chance and Republicans a 55% chance to win the Texas Senate seat.
In early March, Democrats had only a 30% chance while Republicans had 71%.
Texas has been a Republican stronghold, with no Democrat winning statewide since the 1990s.
President Donald Trump's lower approval ratings and strong Democratic candidates have contributed to increased competition.
Polls show Talarico leading Republicans Ken Paxton and John Cornyn in some surveys, but other polls show tight or slightly Republican leads.
Prediction markets use real-money trading to estimate race outcomes but can vary based on new information and market reactions.
U.S. lawmakers have raised concerns about insider trading and conflicts of interest on prediction markets, leading to some participation limits.
Talarico’s support is especially strong among moderates and independent voters, boosting his chances.
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Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, was sentenced to death for killing seven-year-old Athena Strand in 2022 after pleading guilty. The court heard from Athena’s uncle, who expressed the family’s deep loss, and the trial included chilling evidence, such as audio from Athena’s last moments inside Horner’s vehicle.
Key Facts
Tanner Horner worked as a FedEx delivery driver.
He pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of Athena Strand, who was seven years old.
Horner was sentenced to death by lethal injection.
The sentencing took place in a Texas courtroom.
An audio recording captured Athena’s final moments inside the attacker’s vehicle.
Athena’s uncle spoke at the trial, describing the loss felt by the family.
The execution date has not been set yet.
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President Donald Trump announced a military operation called "Project Freedom" to help merchant ships safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas. After about two days of activity, including some ships passing through and a few reported attacks, the president paused the operation temporarily.
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President Trump announced "Project Freedom" to escort merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday.
The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas and had been effectively closed by Iran.
Around 1,000 vessels with 20,000 crew members were stranded near the strait when the project began.
The U.S. military planned to use guided-missile destroyers, aircraft, and 15,000 personnel for the operation.
Two US-flagged merchant ships successfully passed through the strait during the first day.
There were conflicting reports of attacks on vessels, with U.S. claiming strikes on Iranian boats and Iran denying this, while Iran reported damage to two small cargo ships with civilian casualties.
On Tuesday, U.S. defense officials said many ships were waiting to transit and described the mission as temporary.
About 50 hours after announcing the project, President Trump paused the operation "for a short period of time."
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President Obama criticized the current Trump administration for how it uses the Justice Department. He spoke about this and other topics during an interview with Stephen Colbert.
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President Obama made comments about the Trump administration.
He focused on the use of the Justice Department by the current government.
Obama discussed topics related to the Democratic Party as well.
The interview was conducted by Stephen Colbert.
CBS News reporter Robert Costa shared a report on the interview.
The segment was available through the CBS News app and website.
The article refers to President Donald Trump as the current president.
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President Trump can take action against Iran without needing approval from Congress. The 60-day limit in the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is a guideline from Congress but does not legally restrict the president’s power.
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President Trump has constitutional authority to respond to threats from Iran.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 sets a 60-day limit for military action without Congress approval.
This 60-day rule is considered by some as a recommendation, not a legal limit for the president.
The War Powers Resolution was designed to limit presidential military power after Vietnam.
The article argues the president is not legally bound to stop military action after 60 days without Congress consent.
This view supports stronger executive power in matters of national security and military response.
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In 2025, the US Supreme Court allowed President Trump's administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants. TPS had let these people live and work legally in the US because returning to Venezuela was considered unsafe. Now, many Venezuelans face legal uncertainty about their stay in the United States.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was given to Venezuelans who could not safely return home.
TPS allowed them to work legally and stay in the US temporarily.
In 2025, the US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS for Venezuelans.
Around 600,000 Venezuelans lost this status.
Losing TPS means many Venezuelans don't have clear legal permission to stay.
This change creates uncertainty and fear among affected Venezuelans in the US.
The report comes from Florida, where many Venezuelans live.
This decision is part of broader US immigration policy under President Trump.
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Senator Jack Reed criticized President Trump’s decision to pause Project Freedom, a U.S. military operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Reed described the pause as an example of unclear or inconsistent strategy.
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Project Freedom is a U.S. military plan to protect ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump decided to pause this military escort operation.
Senator Jack Reed is a Democrat from Rhode Island.
Reed called the pause a sign of “strategic incoherence,” meaning a lack of clear or consistent planning.
The controversy relates to the authority that President Trump has over this military action.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The decision impacts U.S. military and foreign policy in that region.
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Two hikers were injured by one or more bears on a trail in Yellowstone National Park. Park officials and emergency responders are investigating the incident and have temporarily closed some areas of the park.
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The bear attack happened on Monday on the Mystic Falls trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
The National Park Service did not specify which type of bear was involved; Yellowstone has both grizzly bears and black bears.
A tourist named Craig Lerman found one injured hiker calling for help and called 911.
Emergency teams, including a helicopter, evacuated the injured hikers to a hospital.
The park closed some trails temporarily after the attack.
This is the first bear-related injury to visitors in Yellowstone this year.
The last visitor injured by a bear in Yellowstone was in September 2025.
The last bear-related human death in the park happened in 2015 near Lake Village.
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CBS News reported on the election results in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Political experts Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne discussed the primary election outcomes as part of the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
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Election results from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio were highlighted.
The focus was on primary elections, which are preliminary votes to choose candidates.
Midterm elections will happen in 2026.
Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne gave their analysis.
The discussion was featured on CBS News and its app.
The coverage is part of preparations for upcoming national elections.
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FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was not involved during the first four days of the search for missing woman Nancy Guthrie. He explained that the first 48 hours are very important in disappearance cases.
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The FBI was excluded from the initial four days of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared this information in an interview on Sean Hannity’s podcast.
Patel emphasized that the first 48 hours after someone goes missing are critical for finding them.
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance had delays in FBI involvement.
Kash Patel is the current FBI Director.
The information came out on a podcast interview released on a Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump explained that the new ballroom in the East Wing of the White House will cost $400 million. He said the ballroom will be twice as large and much better quality than first planned, allowing future presidents to host big events.
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The new ballroom is being built in the East Wing of the White House.
The cost of the ballroom is $400 million.
President Trump says the ballroom will be 90,000 square feet in size.
The ballroom will be twice as large as the original plan.
The quality of the ballroom will be higher than first expected.
The ballroom is intended for use by future presidential administrations to hold large events.
President Trump publicly defended the high cost of the project.
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