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Senator Rand Paul wants Anthony Fauci to be charged with lying under oath about research linked to virus development before the legal deadline passes. The deadline for bringing charges is May 11th.
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Senator Rand Paul represents Kentucky.
He is calling for an indictment against Anthony Fauci.
Fauci was the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
The claim is that Fauci lied under oath.
The alleged lie concerns gain-of-function research, which involves studying viruses to see how they might become more dangerous.
The statute of limitations, or the legal time limit to bring charges, ends on May 11th.
An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said in an interview that President Donald Trump has created a situation where political violence is accepted. Pritzker believes that leaders influence the behavior in the country and criticized the tone set by President Trump.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker made comments about political violence.
Pritzker stated that President Trump set a tone that makes political violence seem acceptable.
The comments were made during an interview with Politico’s Jonathan Martin.
Pritzker is a member of the Democratic Party.
The discussion focused on how leaders influence the atmosphere in the country.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, announced new federal efforts to reduce prescribing antidepressants, especially SSRIs. Experts say his claims, including comparisons of antidepressants to heroin and linking them to violence, are false and unsupported by research.
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Kennedy made his announcement at the Make America Healthy Again Institute event focused on concerns about "overmedicalization."
SSRIs like Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, and Lexapro are commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Kennedy has falsely claimed SSRIs cause violence and mass shootings, and that stopping them is harder than quitting heroin.
Addiction experts say antidepressants and heroin have very different addiction risks; heroin addiction is far more severe.
Withdrawal symptoms from SSRIs can occur but affect only a minority, and severe symptoms are rare.
Kennedy repeated debunked claims during his January 2025 confirmation hearing and dismissed expert criticism.
Research shows that misleading warnings about antidepressants in the past may have led to fewer people seeking treatment and more deaths.
Experts warn that spreading incorrect information about antidepressants can be dangerous and potentially harmful to public health.
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A shooting happened during a business meeting at a shopping center in Carrollton, Texas, killing two people and injuring three others. Police caught the suspect nearby after a short chase, and authorities said the victims knew the suspect and were meeting for business.
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The shooting took place at K Towne Plaza, a Korean shopping center in Carrollton, Texas.
Two people died at the scene, and three others were injured but are in stable condition.
The suspect was arrested near the shopping center after running from police.
The suspect is a 69-year-old man named Seung Han Ho.
Police said there was no immediate danger to the public.
The victims and the suspect had a business relationship; the shooting was not random.
The police are still investigating the details of the business connection between the suspect and victims.
All victims were adults.
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A 69-year-old man named Seung Han Ho was arrested after a shooting near a shopping mall in Carrollton, Texas, that killed two people and injured three others. Police say the victims had a business meeting with the shooter and describe the incident as an isolated attack with no ongoing threat.
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The shooting happened near a busy Koreatown shopping mall in Carrollton, Texas.
Two people died and three others were hurt in the shooting.
The suspect, Seung Han Ho, ran from the scene but was caught after a foot chase.
Police say the victims and the shooter had met for a business-related meeting.
Carrollton has a large Korean community and a growing Koreatown area.
Police recovered the firearm used in the shooting.
Officials do not believe there is any ongoing danger to the public.
Investigators are still gathering evidence and talking to witnesses.
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A man who works for the Federal Aviation Administration in New Hampshire is accused of sending a threatening email about President Donald Trump. He searched for information on assassination attempts using his work computer and was arrested after making the threat.
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Dean DelleChiaie, 35, is an FAA contractor from Nashua, New Hampshire.
He searched for information related to assassination attempts and security, including how to bring a gun into a federal building.
DelleChiaie used his work computer to make these searches in January.
He asked the FAA IT department to delete his search history, but they reported it instead.
Police and the Secret Service questioned him in February, where he admitted to searching but denied any plans to kill the president.
On April 21, he sent an email threatening to "neutralize/kill" President Donald Trump.
He was arrested on charges of interstate communication of a threat against the president.
His arrest came shortly after another incident involving a gunman targeting a White House event.
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Andrew Tate asked British prosecutors for a written promise that he would not be arrested if he returned to the UK for a civil case where he is accused of rape. The Crown Prosecution Service refused this request, saying they could not guarantee he would avoid arrest. Tate and his brother face multiple criminal charges, which they deny.
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Andrew Tate sought assurances from UK prosecutors that he would not be arrested if he returned to the UK for a civil case.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) refused to give that assurance, saying arrest was possible.
Tate and his brother Tristan face criminal charges including rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for gain.
The charges are linked to several alleged victims, and the brothers deny all accusations.
The Tates were arrested in Romania in December 2022 and faced charges there as well.
Romanian courts moved the brothers from police custody to house arrest, then to less strict conditions, and finally lifted restrictions in 2024.
Andrew Tate is currently in the United States but plans to return to Romania.
A high court hearing will address Tate’s legal challenge against the CPS decision to charge him.
The civil trial date has been delayed, with a possible substantive hearing scheduled before the end of the year.
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Two people died and three were injured in a shooting at a shopping center in Carrollton, Texas. Police arrested 69-year-old Seung Han Ho, who was connected to the shooting that started during a business meeting.
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The shooting happened at K Towne Plaza in Carrollton near Highway 121 just before 10 a.m.
Two victims died at the scene, and three others were taken to the hospital.
Police arrested the suspect, Seung Han Ho, after a brief foot chase near Old Denton Road.
Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said the shooting was related to a business meeting, not random.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the incident, including Carrollton Police and Texas Department of Public Safety.
The names of the victims have not been released.
Charges against Han Ho have not yet been announced.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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A recent poll shows that nearly six out of ten Americans expect prices to be higher one year from now. The survey was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
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59% of Americans believe prices will be higher in one year.
The poll was done by The Economist and YouGov.
15% of people think prices will stay the same.
The poll reflects public expectations about future inflation.
Price increases refer to everyday goods and services.
The survey shows concern about rising costs among Americans.
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House progressive leaders criticized the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for endorsing a candidate in a primary election. They specifically opposed the DCCC's support of California Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains by including her in its "Red to Blue" program.
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The DCCC is the campaign arm of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives.
The DCCC endorsed Jasmeet Bains, a California Assemblymember, in a contested primary race.
The endorsement included adding Bains to the "Red to Blue" program, which supports candidates in competitive districts.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC (CPC PAC) expressed disagreement with the DCCC's decision.
The criticism came from progressive leaders within the House who are part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
The primary contest involves multiple Democratic candidates competing for the same seat.
The DCCC's involvement shows it is actively influencing primary races.
This situation highlights tension between different groups within the Democratic Party.
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Billionaire investor Ken Griffin said it is very likely that Democrats will win back control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the November elections. He explained that usually in midterm elections, the party not in the White House gains more seats in the House.
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Ken Griffin is a billionaire investor who supports President Donald Trump.
Griffin predicted that Democrats will take control of the House in the next election.
He said this is common in midterm election cycles for the party not holding the presidency to gain House seats.
The statement was made during a public interview on Monday.
The focus is on the upcoming November election for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Midterm elections happen in the middle of a president’s four-year term.
The House of Representatives is one part of the U.S. Congress.
Taking control of the House means having more members from one party than the other.
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U.S. job openings stayed about the same in March, with 6.87 million vacancies compared to 6.92 million in February. Hiring improved despite rising layoffs, and more workers quit their jobs, showing confidence in the job market amid uncertain economic conditions linked to the Iran conflict and other factors.
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There were 6.87 million job openings in the U.S. in March, nearly the same as February's 6.92 million.
Employers added 5.55 million gross jobs in March, the most since February 2024.
Layoffs increased in March, but more people also quit their jobs, indicating confidence in finding new work.
Job openings have declined steadily from a peak of 12.3 million in March 2022 after COVID-19 lockdowns.
Factors slowing hiring include high interest rates, uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s policies, and advances in artificial intelligence.
Last year had very weak job growth, with fewer than 10,000 new jobs added each month.
The Labor Department expects April job growth to be steady with about 57,000 new jobs and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Changes in immigration policy have reduced the job-seeking workforce, lowering the number of monthly new jobs needed to maintain low unemployment.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he did not have to declare a £5 million gift he received from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne before becoming a Member of Parliament (MP). Farage said the money was a private, personal gift to pay for his security after he said he was denied police protection, and he argues that according to the rules, he did not need to register it.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne in early 2024.
The money was given before Farage became an MP and was meant to pay for his personal security.
Farage says the gift was private, unconditional, and non-political, so he did not declare it as required for MPs.
Rival parties, including Labour, say Farage broke parliamentary rules by not declaring the gift.
The Conservatives referred Farage to the parliamentary standards commissioner over this issue.
The House of Commons rules require MPs to register financial interests received in the 12 months before election unless they are purely personal gifts.
The Electoral Commission is also looking into the gift following concerns raised by the Conservatives.
Farage stated he has been denied police protection despite requests and uses the gift to pay for private security.
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A U.S. aviation worker named Dean DelleChiaie has been arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump. He used his work computer to research how to carry out the threat and sent an email to the White House expressing his intent.
Key Facts
Dean DelleChiaie, 35, works as a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in New Hampshire.
He searched online about bringing guns into federal buildings and wrote "I am going to kill Donald John Trump."
DelleChiaie emailed the White House saying he planned to "neutralize/kill" President Trump.
The FAA reported him after he asked to delete his internet search history from his work computer.
He admitted to these searches and said he was upset about the current administration’s actions.
DelleChiaie owns three guns.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
There have been several recent arrests for threats against President Trump, including an ex-FBI director and other individuals.
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Senate Republicans want to include $1 billion for security upgrades related to a new White House ballroom in a larger $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. The funding would only pay for security measures, not the ballroom’s construction, which President Trump says will be privately funded.
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Senate Republicans are seeking $1 billion for security related to the White House ballroom project.
This funding is part of a broader $70 billion immigration enforcement package.
The money would go to the Secret Service for above-ground and underground security improvements.
President Trump has stated the ballroom construction will be paid for privately, not by taxpayers.
The Trump administration hopes to raise about $400 million in private donations for the ballroom.
Democrats have introduced legislation to regulate the ballroom project and restrict donations.
GOP Senators led by Lindsey Graham proposed a separate $400 million funding plan using customs fees.
Republicans cite a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a reason for needing a secure ballroom facility.
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The White House says that President Donald Trump’s deals with drug companies to lower U.S. prescription drug prices to levels seen in other wealthy countries could save $529 billion over 10 years. These savings include $64.3 billion for government health programs like Medicaid, but some lawmakers question the accuracy and transparency of these claims.
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President Trump made deals with 17 major drug companies to reduce U.S. prescription drug prices.
White House economists estimate these deals could save $529 billion over the next 10 years.
Federal and state government programs like Medicaid could save about $64.3 billion from these deals.
Details of the agreements have not been fully shared because of sensitive market information.
Some Democrats have asked for public disclosure of the deals to verify the savings.
Americans spent $467 billion on prescription drugs in 2024, making these savings significant.
Experts say not all savings may reach patients, as many already get discounts through insurance.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated similar plans could cut drug prices by over 5%, but savings may decrease over time as companies react.
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President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying the Pope supports Iran's creation of nuclear weapons. Trump said this support puts many Catholics and others in danger.
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President Trump spoke in an interview with Hugh Hewitt on Monday.
Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of supporting Iran's nuclear weapons development.
Trump believes the Pope’s stance puts Catholic people at risk.
The criticism focuses on the Pope’s views about Iran and war.
This is part of President Trump’s ongoing strong statements about foreign policy and religion.
The Pope’s exact position on Iran’s nuclear program was not detailed in the article.
The issue connects concerns about war and nuclear weapons.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced plans to reduce antidepressant use by encouraging less prescribing and more use of non-drug treatments. The goal is to make antidepressants one treatment option among others, ensuring patients and doctors have clear information about starting and stopping these medications.
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The health department wants to reduce what it calls “overprescribing” of antidepressants, especially for children.
They encourage using therapy, diet, exercise, and social connections as alternatives to medication for depression.
A recent survey found about 17% of U.S. adults currently take antidepressants and many oppose restricting access to them.
Guidelines now advise doctors to review medication carefully and consider safely stopping antidepressants when appropriate.
Doctors can be paid for helping patients stop antidepressants under new department guidance.
The American Psychiatric Association supports more research and training but says the mental health crisis is not just about overprescribing.
The association highlights problems like lack of access to care, staff shortages, and limited psychiatric beds.
The plan aims for better treatment planning with full transparency between doctors and patients.
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The US Supreme Court recently weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act, making it easier for states, especially in the South, to redraw voting districts in ways that may reduce the political influence of Black voters. This decision could help Republicans gain more seats in the House of Representatives by dividing areas with large minority populations.
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After Reconstruction, Southern states used measures like poll taxes and literacy tests to reduce Black voting power.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was created to protect minority voters but is now being weakened by the Supreme Court.
The Court’s 6-3 decision recently reduced restrictions on gerrymandering, particularly affecting minority voting districts.
In Memphis, Tennessee, Republican redistricting could split Black voters to win more House seats.
This change may allow Republicans to keep control of the House, even if they lose the popular vote.
Both Republicans and Democrats have used gerrymandering, but the Court’s decision removes key limits mainly from Republican-controlled states.
Justice Elena Kagan warned the decision risks the political voice of minority communities.
The ruling reflects Chief Justice John Roberts’s long-term efforts to dismantle parts of the Voting Rights Act.
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