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People gathered in Louisiana and Tennessee to protest a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The court’s ruling lessened some protections in the Voting Rights Act, which affects how electoral districts can be drawn.
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Protests took place in Louisiana and Tennessee.
The rally was against a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The ruling reduced protections in the Voting Rights Act.
These protections previously helped prevent unfair drawing of voting districts.
The change allows Republicans to redraw congressional maps.
The new maps will influence the November midterm elections.
The Voting Rights Act aims to ensure fair voting practices.
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President Donald Trump supported challengers against several incumbent Indiana Republican state senators who opposed a redistricting bill he backed. As a result, five incumbents lost their primary races, showing Trump’s influence in shaping local Republican elections.
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Five incumbent Indiana Republican state senators lost their primary races to candidates backed by President Trump.
One incumbent, Greg Goode, won despite Trump-supported opposition.
The elections were influenced by a redistricting bill that Trump supported but was blocked by some Indiana senators last year.
The redistricting plan aimed to create more Republican-friendly districts in Indianapolis but failed in the state Senate.
Trump criticized Senator Rodric Bray and others who opposed the bill.
Outside spending increased, making normally quiet state Senate races more competitive.
One race remained very close between incumbent Spencer Deery and Trump-backed Paula Copenhaver.
Trump expressed his support for challengers through the social media platform Truth Social before the election.
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The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people it labeled as “male narco-terrorists.” Rights groups criticize these strikes as unlawful killings without clear proof, while the Trump administration calls them efforts to fight drug-related terrorism.
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The US military targeted a vessel in the eastern Pacific and killed three people.
US Southern Command said the boat was operated by groups they call “Designated Terrorist Organizations.”
No US troops were harmed in the strike.
The military claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking along known routes.
This strike followed a similar one in the Caribbean Sea that killed two people the day before.
Since September, over 190 people have died in such “narcoterrorism” strikes by the US military.
Human rights groups like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International say these strikes may be illegal, calling them extrajudicial killings.
The American Civil Liberties Union says the government’s claims lack evidence and may be aimed at stirring fear.
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U.S. Representative Nancy Mace has obtained records showing that over $338,000 in taxpayer money was used to settle sexual misconduct and harassment claims involving members of Congress from 2007 to 2017. The records include details about settlements linked to several former representatives, revealing how these issues were handled using a fund authorized by the Congressional Accountability Act.
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Nancy Mace is a Republican representative from South Carolina and a member of the House Oversight Committee.
She received over 1,000 pages of records from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights covering 2007 to 2017.
Taxpayer money paid more than $338,000 to settle sexual misconduct and harassment claims involving members of Congress.
The settlements were paid from a special fund created by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.
Mace named eight former members of Congress connected to these settlements, including Patrick Meehan, Rodney Alexander, John Conyers, and Carolyn McCarthy.
Some settlements involved allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environments, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior.
Additional records about these cases were reportedly destroyed, limiting full transparency.
None of the named former members currently hold public office.
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In Indiana, seven Republican state senators who opposed redistricting faced primary challengers supported by President Donald Trump. So far, six of these Trump-backed challengers have won their races, while only one incumbent senator is projected to keep their seat.
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Seven Indiana Republican state senators opposed the redistricting plan.
President Trump endorsed challengers running against those senators in Republican primaries.
At least six Trump-backed challengers defeated incumbent senators.
Only one incumbent senator is expected to win their primary race.
One primary race result was still pending as of Tuesday evening.
Blake Fiechter, a Republican challenger endorsed by Trump, defeated incumbent Sen. Travis Holdman.
The election results come from Decision Desk HQ, an election data source.
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Senator Marco Rubio spoke from the White House press room about rising gas prices, saying the US is lucky because it produces more oil than it needs and is less affected by the conflict with Iran. Gas prices in the US have increased to nearly $4.50 per gallon, causing concern for many Americans.
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Gas prices in the US are close to $4.50 per gallon, the highest in four years.
A year ago, the average price was about $3.17 per gallon.
The rise in prices is linked to the US and Israel’s attack on Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait, a key route for oil.
Marco Rubio said the US is “very fortunate” as a net oil exporter, meaning it sells more oil than it buys.
The US depends less on Middle Eastern oil than many other countries.
Democrats have asked Rubio to admit that Israel has nuclear weapons amid the Iran conflict.
Senate Republicans proposed funding, including $1 billion potentially for security at a Trump-owned ballroom project.
There are ongoing political events, including upcoming Senate races in Ohio and discussions on vaccine safety and antidepressant prescriptions.
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Democratic Representative Frank Mrvan from Indiana will compete against Republican Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz in the November House election. This race is seen as one of the few competitive congressional contests in Indiana this year.
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Frank Mrvan is a Democratic Congressman from northwestern Indiana.
He first won his seat in 2020 and has been serving since then.
Barb Regnitz is a Republican and serves as Porter County Commissioner.
They will compete against each other in the November election.
This race is considered one of the few competitive ones in Indiana this election cycle.
The information comes from Decision Desk HQ, a political analysis source.
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Senate Democrats want Republicans to vote on a $1 billion plan for security upgrades to a new ballroom linked to President Trump's White House. Republicans included the funding in a larger bill for security agencies, but Democrats say the money should not be spent on a ballroom that was supposed to be privately funded.
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Republicans added $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades in the East Wing, part of Trump’s new ballroom, to a $72 billion spending bill.
The funding is for "above-ground and below-ground security features" and excludes non-security costs.
President Trump said the ballroom construction would be privately paid, with no government money.
Democrats criticize the funding as wasteful and say it ignores middle-class priorities.
The ballroom funding may become a key fight during a Senate vote required before the bill can go to President Trump.
Some Democrats worry the Senate rules adviser might remove the ballroom funding from the bill before voting.
The idea to fund the ballroom security followed a shooting at a White House event last month.
Senator Lindsey Graham prefers to fund the ballroom through usual approval methods but is open to forcing Democrats to vote on it.
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Derek Merrin are both expected to win their party primaries in Ohio. This sets up a rematch for the November election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, after Kaptur narrowly beat Merrin in 2024.
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Marcy Kaptur is a Democrat representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District since 1983.
Kaptur ran unopposed in her primary race.
Derek Merrin is a former state representative and Republican candidate.
Merrin won a crowded Republican primary to secure his spot.
Kaptur narrowly defeated Merrin in the 2024 election.
The two candidates will compete again in the November general election.
Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in Congress.
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A mother in Florida was arrested for allegedly kicking a child multiple times during a youth football game after a fight started on the field. She faces charges for child cruelty and resisting an officer.
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The incident took place at a youth football game in Florida.
A fight broke out on the football field before the alleged kicking.
The mother repeatedly kicked a child during the incident.
Police arrested the mother after the event.
She is charged with cruelty to a child.
She also faces charges for resisting arrest.
The case is being handled by local law enforcement.
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Senator Marco Rubio said that Operation Epic Fury has ended. On the same day, voters in Indiana and Ohio are participating in primary elections to choose candidates for upcoming political races.
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Senator Marco Rubio announced the end of Operation Epic Fury.
Primary elections are happening in Indiana and Ohio.
Primary elections are the first step in choosing political candidates.
These primaries impact which candidates will run in the main elections.
The news was covered by CBS News during their 5/5: The Takeout program with Major Garrett.
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The Australian government said that four women and nine children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria will soon return to Australia. The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said these people will face the law if they have committed crimes, and security agencies are prepared to handle their return.
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Four Australian women and nine children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria are set to come home.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced their return will happen very soon.
The government said these women joined a dangerous terrorist group and put their children in a harmful situation.
Authorities have planned and prepared for their return since 2014.
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies will monitor and manage these individuals.
People who committed crimes will face legal consequences under Australian law.
The government stated it has not provided any help to this group.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, is coming back to the United States after its longest deployment since the Vietnam War. Brianna Caudill talked about her sister, Tiffany Galarza, who serves on the ship as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy’s biggest aircraft carrier.
It has just completed its longest deployment since the Vietnam War.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Tiffany Galarza is one of the sailors returning on the ship.
Tiffany’s sister, Brianna Caudill, spoke about the deployment experience on CBS News.
The discussion highlighted the realities of military life for service members and their families.
The ship’s return marks the end of a significant mission abroad.
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Sherrod Brown, a Democrat and former Ohio senator, will run against Republican Jon Husted in the 2026 special Senate election. Polls show a very close race, with both candidates having chances to win in a state that has become more Republican over the past decade.
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Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary with about 92% of the vote.
Jon Husted, the current senator appointed in 2025, is running unopposed in the Republican primary.
Polls show a tight race, with Brown slightly leading in some surveys and Husted leading in others.
Ohio’s political leaning has shifted toward Republicans, but the Senate race remains competitive.
Brown has won three previous Senate elections in Ohio and appeals to independents, younger voters, and women.
Husted benefits from incumbency, over a year of Senate experience, and strong fundraising support.
National Republican groups plan to spend heavily to help Husted keep the seat.
The outcome could affect control of the Senate, influencing President Donald Trump’s ability to push his agenda.
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The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Los Angeles Unified School District because it is accused of moving teachers who faced sexual misconduct allegations to different jobs instead of firing them. The Department claims this put students at risk by allowing those accused to keep working in the schools.
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The investigation was announced by the Department of Education on a Tuesday.
It focuses on LAUSD’s handling of teachers accused of sexual misconduct.
LAUSD reportedly reassigned these teachers instead of removing them.
The Department of Education said this practice protected alleged predators.
The concern is that student safety was compromised by reassigning, not firing, accused teachers.
The investigation aims to determine if LAUSD violated federal rules on protecting students.
The Department issued a public statement criticizing LAUSD’s actions.
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A retired Special Forces soldier in northern Tennessee is accused of shooting his wife. After the incident, he reportedly used his military training to hide in the woods.
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The incident took place in northern Tennessee.
The accused is a retired Special Forces soldier.
He is accused of shooting his wife.
After the shooting, he disappeared into the woods.
Authorities say he used his military training to evade capture.
The story was reported by Nicole Valdes on CBS News.
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During a CPR class in Wisconsin, an EMS instructor named Karl Arps suddenly went into cardiac arrest. His students quickly recognized the emergency and performed CPR, which helped save his life.
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The event happened at a college in Wisconsin during a CPR training session.
EMS instructor Karl Arps experienced cardiac arrest unexpectedly.
The students noticed the signs of cardiac arrest right away.
They acted quickly and provided CPR to their instructor.
Their fast response played a key role in saving Mr. Arps’ life.
David Muir reported this story for ABC News.
The incident highlights the importance of CPR training.
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Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will compete for Ohio governor after winning their party primaries. Recent polls show a close race, with no clear favorite, and voter opinions split on the economy and political leadership in the state.
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Amy Acton won the Democratic primary for Ohio governor without opposition.
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican primary with over 86% of the vote and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Recent polls show a tight race, with some surveys showing Ramaswamy slightly ahead and others showing Acton with a small lead.
Economic concerns are important to voters, with 37% saying their situation has worsened in the past year.
President Trump has a 46% approval rating in Ohio, while Republican Governor Mike DeWine has a 40% approval rating.
Acton performs well among independent, women, and younger voters, partly due to her background in public health.
Acton was Ohio’s health director during the COVID-19 pandemic and gained public recognition then.
Democratic voters currently show higher enthusiasm than Republicans, which could impact turnout.
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A teacher in Michigan helped a student who had trouble during a school talent show. The teacher’s quick action made the event go smoothly and supported the student.
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The event took place at a Michigan school during a talent show.
A student encountered difficulties while performing.
The teacher stepped in to assist the student.
The teacher’s support helped keep the talent show running well.
The story was shared on National Teacher Appreciation Day.
The report appeared on CBS News and was presented by Tony Dokoupil.
Viewers could watch the story on the CBS News App or online.
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