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The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service by covering President Donald Trump’s changes to federal agencies and their effects on people. The Associated Press received the Pulitzer for international reporting, and other news organizations, including The New York Times and Reuters, also won awards for their work in 2025.
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The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for its reporting on President Trump’s federal agency changes.
The reporting highlighted how the government reshaping affected everyday Americans.
The Associated Press won the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting.
The New York Times received three Pulitzer Prizes.
Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes.
Smaller outlets like The Connecticut Mirror and the podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" were also honored.
Julie K. Brown of The Miami Herald got a special citation for her reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s abuses from nearly ten years ago.
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes recognized work during a difficult year for American journalism.
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ICE agents arrested a Nigerian immigrant named Chidozie Wilson Okeke in Brooklyn on Saturday night. After his arrest, people protested outside the hospital where he was taken, and the police clashed with the protesters, arresting some and using force.
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ICE arrested Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian immigrant, in Brooklyn on Saturday night.
Okeke was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center after the arrest.
People gathered to protest outside the hospital following the arrest.
The police and protesters clashed during the demonstration.
NYPD officers arrested and used force on some protesters during the event.
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Law enforcement officers shot a person near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The situation caused a brief lockdown of the White House while the area was being investigated, but President Donald Trump continued his event without interruption.
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The shooting happened near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, close to the Washington Monument.
The Secret Service announced the shooting and advised people to avoid the area.
Emergency responders were on the scene shortly after the incident.
The White House was briefly locked down during the investigation.
President Donald Trump was holding a small business event nearby when the shooting occurred.
The Secret Service moved journalists inside a briefing room for safety.
There was no immediate information about the condition of the person who was shot or the details of the shooting.
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A recent poll shows fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults reported experiencing hate incidents in the past year compared to previous years, but concerns about racial discrimination remain high. Despite some decline in anti-Asian hate crimes, many AAPI individuals still expect to face discrimination in the coming years.
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About 25% of AAPI adults said they experienced a hate crime or incident in the past year, down from 36% in October 2023.
FBI data indicates anti-Asian hate and bias crimes dropped between 2024 and 2025.
Around 30% of AAPI adults believe they are likely to face discrimination based on race or ethnicity in the next five years.
Reports of verbal assaults and racial slurs have decreased compared to polls from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The nature of hateful remarks has shifted from COVID-19-related racism to anti-immigrant messages.
Some individuals report feeling treated like foreigners even after living long in the U.S. and being citizens.
Economic concerns like inflation and higher gas prices are a bigger worry for many AAPI adults than discrimination.
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A new poll shows Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the Democratic primary for Georgia governor. The general election race looks competitive, with Bottoms slightly ahead of potential Republican candidates.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms leads the Democratic primary with 39% support.
Mike Thurmond has 10%, Jason Esteves 8%, and Geoff Duncan 7% in the primary poll.
About 35% of Democratic voters are undecided in the primary.
Bottoms recently received support from President Joe Biden.
A general election poll shows Bottoms narrowly ahead of Republican Brad Raffensperger by 2 points.
Bottoms holds a 6-point lead over other Republican candidates Rick Jackson and Burt Jones.
Prediction markets give Democrats about a 62-67% chance of winning the governor’s race.
Georgia Republicans are divided in their primary, making it less clear who will face Bottoms.
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A former federal prosecutor criticized the Justice Department’s case against former FBI director James Comey, saying it is legally weak. The case is based mainly on an Instagram post with the phrase “86 47,” which prosecutors say is a threat against President Donald Trump, but critics argue it may be protected political speech.
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The case focuses on a 2025 Instagram post by James Comey showing seashells arranged to say “86 47.”
Prosecutors claim “86 47” is a code meaning “kill President Trump.”
Comey denies intending any threat and deleted the post after learning of its possible violent interpretation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says prosecutors reviewed more evidence beyond the Instagram post.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig said the case is weak and depends on how a court interprets “86,” a term with multiple meanings.
Honig cited a Supreme Court case protecting a statement about threatening a president, suggesting Comey’s post is protected speech.
Criticism warns the prosecution risks criminalizing ambiguous political expression protected by the First Amendment.
Legal analysts doubt the case will succeed without stronger evidence proving criminal intent.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will give a private testimony on May 6 before the House Oversight Committee. This testimony is about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and is part of a government investigation into how federal agencies handled cases involving Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Howard Lutnick is the U.S. Commerce Secretary.
He will testify in a closed-door deposition on May 6.
The testimony is before the House Oversight Committee.
The topic is Lutnick’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The hearing is part of a larger investigation about how the government dealt with cases related to Epstein and Maxwell.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Ghislaine Maxwell was Epstein’s former girlfriend and is also linked to criminal cases.
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Authorities in Tennessee are searching for Craig Berry, a retired special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife and fleeing into the woods near his home. Law enforcement agencies are conducting a detailed manhunt because Berry has survival skills and is believed to be armed.
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Craig Berry is wanted for second-degree attempted murder.
The incident happened at his home in Dover, Tennessee, early on May 1, 2026.
After shooting his wife, Berry ran into the nearby woods before police arrived.
Berry has extensive survival and combat training as a retired special forces veteran.
He is an excellent swimmer and diver, and is physically fit.
Berry is believed to be armed with at least one handgun and may have extra ammunition.
Authorities do not think he has a phone or communications device with him.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, are involved in the search.
A trail camera recently captured an image of Berry in camouflage clothing.
Officials are investigating whether Berry received outside help after the shooting.
Residents are asked to call 911 if they see anything suspicious in the search area.
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A recent survey found that 81 percent of young Americans aged 18 to 24 believe the U.S. economy is in bad or terrible shape. The survey collected responses from 546 young adults during late April.
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The survey was done by Generation Lab between April 26 and April 29.
55 percent of respondents described the economy as bad.
29 percent said the economy is terrible.
A total of 81 percent of young adults think economic conditions are poor.
The survey included 546 people aged 18 to 24.
The focus was on views about the current economic situation in the United States.
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A federal judge expressed serious concern about how Cole Allen, accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump, was treated after his arrest. The judge highlighted harsh conditions like being placed in a padded cell, lack of phone access, and constant lighting, which seemed stricter than the treatment given to others involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Cole Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner.
He was reportedly held in very restrictive conditions including a padded cell with no phone access or recreational time.
The judge questioned why Allen’s treatment was harsher than that of people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Allen was placed under suicide watch after arrest but later taken off it.
The judge described Allen’s treatment as “differently than anyone I’ve ever observed.”
Assistant U.S. Attorney said Allen told FBI agents he did not expect to survive the assassination attempt.
The judge apologized to Allen, emphasizing that all suspects should be treated with basic human decency.
Allen allegedly planned the attack for weeks and took a selfie before attempting to breach security with weapons.
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The Trump administration supports the Major Richard Star Act, a bill aimed at changing how some disabled military retirees receive benefits. The law would stop reducing retirement pay for veterans with combat injuries who also get disability compensation, affecting about 54,000 veterans.
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The Major Richard Star Act would remove the rule that cuts military retirement pay when veterans receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation.
Currently, only veterans with 20 or more years of service and a VA disability rating of 50% or higher can get full military retirement pay and VA disability benefits at the same time.
Veterans medically retired before 20 years, even due to combat injuries, often have their retirement pay reduced by the amount of their VA disability payments.
About 54,000 combat-injured veterans could receive full benefits if the law passes.
The bill is named after Army Reserve Major Richard Star, who was medically retired and later died from illness related to his service.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said the Pentagon supports the bill during congressional testimony.
The bill has strong bipartisan backing with many Senate and House co-sponsors but has been blocked mainly due to cost concerns.
Estimated cost is approximately $11 billion over 10 years, with some estimates higher.
Supporters hope the bill will be considered for a vote later this year, possibly by Veterans Day.
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro asked a court to cancel its earlier ruling that rejected two subpoenas related to an investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The request came because the Department of Justice is closing the investigation, making the court decision no longer relevant.
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Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
She asked a judge to overturn a decision that stopped two subpoenas for Jerome Powell.
Jerome Powell is the Chair of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank.
The subpoenas were part of a criminal investigation involving Powell.
The Department of Justice decided to end the investigation.
Pirro explained that since the investigation is closing, the court’s earlier decision is now “moot,” meaning it has no practical effect.
This action took place in court on a Monday.
The original court decision was made before the DOJ announced the probe was closing.
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A federal judge has warned the Justice Department that there will be "serious consequences" if the Trump administration starts major work on the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., without notifying the court first. The dispute arose after the administration ended the lease of the group running the course, raising concerns it might take over and alter the golf course without approval.
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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes demanded to be informed before any major work begins at East Potomac Golf Course.
The Trump administration ended the lease of the group managing the golf course, sparking concerns over possible changes to the property.
Lawyers for the D.C. Preservation League feared the golf course could be demolished like the White House's East Wing.
The judge held an early morning court conference to check if any major work had started.
Justice Department lawyers said any work done so far was limited to removing dead or dying trees.
The park superintendent said there were no official closures at the golf course despite signs suggesting otherwise.
The judge emphasized that no major changes should happen without notifying the plaintiffs or the court.
The issue reflects broader worries about the Trump administration changing public spaces in Washington, D.C.
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President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will soon release new files about UFOs that were found during his time in office. These releases aim to provide more information on unidentified flying objects and possible alien life, but experts warn against expecting major discoveries.
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President Trump ordered federal agencies to release UFO and extraterrestrial life records in February.
The Pentagon is working with the White House to publish previously unreleased UFO information.
An agency called the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office handles investigations and releases of UFO-related data.
A 2024 report found no proof that the U.S. government confirmed alien technology sightings.
Experts say most UFO videos can be explained by natural or technical reasons, like aircraft heat signatures.
Some Republicans on Capitol Hill believe the Pentagon is hiding important UFO information affecting national security.
A government task force has interviewed military personnel who reported unusual aerial encounters.
The next report about UFO sightings is expected to be released soon.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that steps to reduce gas prices are beginning and that relief should come soon. Gas prices in the U.S. have been rising, with regular gasoline nearing $4.50 per gallon.
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Gas prices in the U.S. are close to $4.50 per gallon.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that help to lower gas prices is starting now.
The government expects the market to respond and bring prices down.
The current increase in gas prices is linked to ongoing conflicts affecting supply.
The announcement was made publicly on a Monday.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional district map into law that favors Republicans by creating an advantage in four more races for the November midterm elections. The map redraws districts around major cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa Bay, changing the political balance for several representatives.
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The new map gives Republicans an advantage in four additional congressional races.
It redraws districts in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa Bay areas.
Democratic voters near Orlando were concentrated into one district, forcing two Democrats to compete for voters.
The Tampa Bay area districts changed from two to three, boosting Republicans while weakening some Democratic areas.
Some Democrats, like Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, lost their current districts due to the new map.
Florida’s current congressional delegation includes 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats.
Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the redistricting.
Democrats say the map breaks Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering (drawing districts to help one party).
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The Monroe County Democratic Party in Pennsylvania called Senator John Fetterman a "traitor" because he supported some policies and officials from President Donald Trump's administration. They said his actions go against the interests of Democrats and the people who helped him get elected.
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Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania as a Democrat.
The Monroe County Democratic Party publicly criticized Fetterman on Sunday.
They labeled him a "traitor" for backing certain Trump administration policies and officials.
The group said Fetterman betrayed Democrats and Pennsylvania voters.
They highlighted the efforts of people who worked to elect Fetterman.
Fetterman's support includes both policies and Cabinet members from President Trump’s government.
This criticism shows division within the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania.
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Several synagogues and homes in Queens, New York City, were vandalized with swastikas overnight on Monday. City officials are working with police to investigate the hate crime and remove the graffiti.
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Swastikas were spray-painted on synagogue walls, a garage door, and a nearby home in Forest Hills, Queens.
City Council Speaker Julie Menin and other council members visited some of the vandalized sites.
Police are investigating the incident and looking for at least four suspects.
The graffiti will be cleaned up after the police finish their investigation.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office has been contacted for comment.
In January, two teenagers were arrested for painting swastikas on a playground in Brooklyn.
Mayor Mamdani condemned that earlier vandalism and said antisemitism has no place in New York City.
The vandalism disrupted the normal routines of families and members of the affected synagogues.
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With under six months until the November 3 midterm elections, prediction markets show Democrats favored to win several key Senate races but show the overall Senate control as nearly even between Democrats and Republicans. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority, so Democrats need to gain four seats to take control.
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Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Democrats need a net gain of 4 seats to reach 51 and control the Senate.
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket show Democrats with favorable chances in states like Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Odds for overall Senate control are about even, with Kalshi showing 52% chance for Republicans and 48% for Democrats, and Polymarket a 50/50 split.
Individual race odds for Democrats to win range roughly from 57% to 86% depending on the state.
Factors like voter turnout, campaign changes, and national mood could affect final election outcomes.
Traditional polling and expert reports also show a tight race, with some states leaning Democratic and others leaning Republican or considered toss-ups.
Polls show Alaska’s Democratic candidate leading, and Georgia’s incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff ahead in recent surveys.
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The phrase "Christ is King," commonly used by many Christians in the U.S., is being used by far-right groups in a harmful way. These groups use coded words and emojis online to spread hateful messages.
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"Christ is King" is a popular phrase among millions of U.S. Christians.
Far-right groups have taken this phrase and use it to spread hate.
They use coded language and emojis on social media.
This use aims to attack people they dislike.
The phrase's original positive meaning is being changed by these groups.
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