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Senator Jack Reed said he does not believe President Donald Trump has a clear plan to achieve U.S. goals in the war with Iran. Reed also criticized the administration for possibly ignoring the law that requires Congressional approval for continuing military actions after 60 days.
Key Facts
The U.S. has been at war with Iran for 10 weeks, with a ceasefire currently in place.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran failed on April 12, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing global oil prices to rise.
President Trump has stated that preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons is a main goal of the war. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons.
Senator Reed believes the U.S. is now in a worse position with Iran and that the Iranian regime remains hostile.
Reed said President Trump acts on impulse without a detailed plan and lacks proper support for making wise decisions.
Senator Richard Blumenthal warned of possible new military strikes against Iran.
The 60-day period under the War Powers Resolution, which requires the president to ask Congress for authorization to continue military action, expired on Friday.
The Trump administration argues the 60-day clock paused because of the declared ceasefire, but Reed disagrees and says the law does not allow such pauses.
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A man was arrested for causing a disturbance at President Donald Trump’s golf club in Miami. President Trump was not at the golf club when the incident happened.
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A man made a disturbance at a Trump golf club in Miami.
The man was arrested by authorities.
The Secret Service provided the information.
President Donald Trump was not present at the golf club during the incident.
The location involved is a property owned by President Trump.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch said the Supreme Court is functioning well when he talked about the country’s founding ideas in an interview. He also discussed his new book about the Declaration of Independence.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
He gave an interview on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream.
Gorsuch said the Supreme Court is “working” properly.
The interview included a discussion about the U.S. founding principles.
He co-wrote a book called “Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence.”
The book’s co-author is Janie Nitze.
The conversation linked the Court’s role to the ideas behind America’s founding.
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Kaela Berg, a Minnesota state legislator and flight attendant, is running for U.S. Congress to represent Minnesota’s second district. She wants to fight for workers and families facing financial struggles and supports policies like universal healthcare and protecting labor rights.
Key Facts
Kaela Berg works as both a Minnesota state legislator and a flight attendant.
She has worked as a flight attendant for 30 years and served as a union leader.
Berg says she has lived paycheck to paycheck and faced healthcare challenges during the pandemic.
She wants to represent Minnesota’s second congressional district, which is open as the current congresswoman runs for Senate.
Berg is part of a group of labor movement candidates running for Congress in 2026.
She opposes policies from the Trump administration that she says hurt workers and unions.
Financial struggles like paying for childcare, health insurance, and groceries are common in her district.
Berg is competing in a Democratic primary with two other candidates for party endorsement.
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Political parties in Canberra are holding expensive fundraising dinners and events ahead of the federal budget week. Tickets to these events cost thousands of dollars and offer supporters a chance to meet senior politicians. Some critics say these events give wealthy donors too much influence over politics.
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Labor’s budget night dinner costs $5,500 per ticket, up from $5,000 last year.
Labor also offers a casual networking event for $2,000 per ticket.
Top-tier memberships to Labor’s fundraising group cost over $100,000 and offer ticket discounts.
The Liberal-National coalition’s budget-in-reply dinner tickets cost $3,300 each.
Additional Liberal events include a dinner with tickets ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.
Some former and current politicians find these fundraisers boring and say they raise limited money.
Independent Senator David Pocock criticizes such events as “cash-for-access” and bad for democracy.
New fundraising rules starting next year will require greater transparency for donations over $5,000.
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Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina spoke on CNN about the legal case against former FBI Director James Comey. Tillis said he does not understand the prosecution, especially if it relies on unclear evidence.
Key Facts
Thom Tillis is a Republican senator from North Carolina.
He commented on the prosecution of James Comey, the former FBI Director.
Tillis expressed doubts about the case’s logic during a CNN interview.
He mentioned a metaphor about a “picture in the sand of a North Carolina beach” to describe unclear evidence.
The discussion took place on CNN’s program “State of the Union.”
Tillis’s remarks reflect concerns within the U.S. political and legal environment.
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The CBS News show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026, features discussions about rising gas prices and the shutdown of Spirit Airlines. Guests include Kevin Hassett from the White House National Economic Council, Neel Kashkari from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, and Senator Raphael Warnock.
Key Facts
Gas prices in the U.S. are increasing sharply.
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations.
Kevin Hassett leads the White House National Economic Council.
Neel Kashkari is the president and CEO of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve.
Senator Raphael Warnock appears as a guest on the show.
The program aired on May 3, 2026.
The episode was on CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Police in Amarillo, Texas, are looking for two suspects who opened fire at an apartment complex early Saturday morning, killing two teenagers and injuring 10 others. The shooting happened after the suspects were asked to leave a party and targeted the apartment; police are asking the public to share any surveillance footage from nearby.
Key Facts
The shooting took place around 2 a.m. on Saturday at an apartment complex in Amarillo, Texas.
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were killed in the shooting.
Ten other people were injured; their conditions were not disclosed.
Police released surveillance video showing two suspects firing guns outside the apartment.
The suspects were known to someone at the party and had been asked to leave a different party before the shooting.
Police are requesting residents to check doorbell and security cameras for clues.
After a previous shooting in Amarillo that killed six people in March, police increased patrols in the area.
Police and apartment management were contacted for further information following the shooting.
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The Supreme Court recently struck down a Louisiana congressional map designed to create a second majority-Black district, making it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering without proof of intent. Senator Raphael Warnock said this decision weakens voting rights protections, especially for people of color, and called for renewed efforts to protect democracy.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a 2022 Louisiana congressional map that created a second majority-Black district.
The court’s majority said the ruling updates the Voting Rights Act’s legal framework; the three liberal justices disagreed.
The ruling narrows Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, requiring proof of racial intent in gerrymandering cases.
Senator Warnock calls this ruling a serious blow to voting rights and democracy, especially for people of color in the South.
He referenced the 2013 Shelby v. Holder decision that weakened Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act and led to wider racial gaps in voter turnout.
Since the weakening of these protections, Black and Brown voters have faced more obstacles like longer lines, poll closures, and voter roll purges.
Senator Warnock emphasized the need to fight for voter rights and pointed out that new tactics are being used to limit Black and Brown voters.
He also noted that while the Voting Rights Act might need updates, abandoning protections harms those who face discrimination.
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is now evidence that Cole Allen shot a Secret Service officer during an attempted attack on President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Ballistics tests showed a pellet from Allen’s shotgun was found in the officer’s vest, which supports federal charges against Allen.
Key Facts
Cole Allen is accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' dinner.
Allen allegedly fired a shotgun at Secret Service agents guarding the event.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro revealed that a pellet from Allen’s shotgun was embedded in a Secret Service officer’s vest.
The evidence links Allen’s weapon directly to injuries sustained during the shooting.
Allen faces federal charges including attempted assassination of the president and assault on a federal officer.
President Trump was quickly moved to safety and was not hurt.
Allen has not entered a plea, and his lawyers have questioned parts of the government’s evidence.
The investigation and court process are still ongoing.
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The US government says a federal agent was wounded during a shotgun attack near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner where President Donald Trump was present. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was charged with trying to kill the president and carrying multiple weapons to carry out the attack.
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A federal agent was shot with buckshot from a shotgun and had fibers from the ammo on their protective vest.
The attack happened near the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner attended by President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, cabinet members, journalists, and guests.
The attacker, Cole Tomas Allen, ran past a security checkpoint and fired a Mossberg pump-action shotgun outside the ballroom doors.
Allen is 31 years old and charged with three federal crimes, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Allen had posted on social media comparing Trump to Adolf Hitler and urged people critical of Trump to buy guns.
Before the attack, Allen sent a message to family criticizing Trump’s policies, security at the Hilton, and apologized for his planned actions.
Prosecutors say Allen traveled from California to Washington prepared to carry out a mass shooting with a shotgun, pistol, knives, and daggers.
Legal filings describe Allen as ready to attack a room full of the highest-ranking US government officials.
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Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., confirmed that the bullet that injured a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner came from the suspect’s gun. Prosecutors have video evidence linking the 31-year-old suspect, Cole, to the shooting.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Secret Service agent was hit by a bullet during the incident.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Pirro said the bullet was definitely fired by the suspect’s gun.
The suspect’s name is Cole, and he is 31 years old.
Prosecutors have video showing the suspect at the scene.
The information was shared during a CNN interview on “State of the Union.”
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that about 1,100 workers left the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during a 76-day partial government shutdown this year. The shutdown happened due to disagreements over immigration reform following two killings involving immigration issues.
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CISA lost approximately 1,100 employees during the shutdown.
The partial government shutdown lasted 76 days.
The shutdown was related to debates over federal immigration reform.
The shutdown occurred after two U.S. citizens in Minnesota were killed in incidents tied to immigration.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS was partially closed during this shutdown period.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin shared this information on Sunday.
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In western Nebraska, ranchers Mike and Kayla Wintz faced losing their grazing land when a huge wildfire burned 11,000 acres. After the fire, many strangers anonymously donated hay to help them and other ranchers recover.
Key Facts
The wildfire in Nebraska was the largest in the state's history.
It burned 11,000 acres of grazing land owned by Mike and Kayla Wintz.
The Wintzes feared losing their cattle ranch because of the fire damage.
People responded with anonymous donations of hay delivered by trucks.
These donations helped the ranchers continue to feed their cattle.
The support showed strong community kindness and care during a crisis.
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After the Artemis II mission, President Donald Trump wants to reduce NASA's budget. This goes against the common feeling of wanting to give NASA more money following the mission's success.
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Artemis II is a recent NASA mission.
Many people feel NASA should get more funding after Artemis II.
President Donald Trump wants to cut NASA’s budget.
NASA is the United States' space agency.
Budget decisions affect NASA’s future missions and projects.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to cut more US troops from Germany, following his recent decision to withdraw 5,000 soldiers. Some Republican lawmakers and European leaders have expressed concern about the impact of these troop reductions on US defense and NATO alliances.
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President Trump announced a plan to reduce US troops in Germany by 5,000 soldiers last week.
There are still 30,000 US troops stationed in Germany after the recent withdrawal.
Trump said the cuts could be much larger than 5,000 soldiers.
The Pentagon said the troop pullout is based on a review of military needs in Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Iran for humiliating the US in diplomatic talks.
Republican lawmakers Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers said they are very concerned about troop reductions and want coordination with Congress and allies.
They suggested moving troops east within Europe rather than withdrawing them entirely.
There are tensions between the US, NATO, and European allies over conflicts in Iran and elsewhere.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce the number of US troops stationed in Germany. This decision comes amid rising tensions between the US and Germany, specifically between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, over disagreements about the war on Iran.
Key Facts
President Trump will withdraw some US troops from bases in Germany.
The announcement follows a disagreement between President Trump and Chancellor Merz.
Chancellor Merz said Iran was humiliating the United States.
The issue causing tension is related to the war on Iran.
US-German diplomatic relations are currently strained.
The troop reduction is a direct result of this political conflict.
The US has had a military presence in Germany for many years.
No specific number of troops to be withdrawn was given in the report.
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Two US service members went missing during a military exercise in Morocco near the city of Tan Tan. The US African Command reported the incident and said a search and rescue operation involving multiple countries is ongoing.
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Two US service members are missing in Morocco.
They disappeared during African Lion 2026, a joint military exercise.
African Lion 2026 includes US forces, NATO allies, and African nations.
The location is near Cap Draa Training Area and the city of Tan Tan in Morocco.
The US African Command (Africom) announced the missing status on Sunday.
Search and rescue efforts include ground, air, and sea teams.
Morocco and other countries are participating in the search.
The service members were reported missing on Saturday.
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In February 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He focused on spiritual and moral ideas as key to public health, promoted some unproven health remedies, and reduced jobs in the agency during a measles outbreak. His approach reflects the influence of Christian nationalist ideas within the government.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started as HHS secretary in February 2025.
He said America faces a "spiritual malaise" alongside physical health problems.
The White House cut 20,500 jobs at HHS shortly after his appointment.
Measles cases surged to the highest level in 34 years during this time.
Kennedy promoted unproven treatments like vitamin A for measles and raw milk benefits.
He used religious language like “spiritual warfare” in official speeches.
Christian nationalism seeks to merge Christian beliefs with government policy.
Some Trump administration officials openly support Christian nationalist ideas as part of their governance plan.
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Many young Americans who supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 election have become unhappy with his presidency. They are concerned about rising prices, job difficulties, and Trump’s focus on issues other than affordability. Polls show a significant drop in approval ratings for Trump among voters aged 18 to 29.
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Trump's approval rating among 18- to 29-year-olds dropped from 48% in January 2025 to between 25% and 33% recently.
Inflation remains a top concern for young Americans, but prices for basics like coffee, beef, and gas have risen since Trump took office.
Many young people say it is hard to find jobs and feel pessimistic about the economy.
Trump promised to make college and healthcare more affordable, but tuition and health costs have continued to rise.
Cuts in student aid and changes to health coverage could negatively affect millions of Americans under 30.
Trump has focused on other priorities, including military actions and trade disputes, which some say have increased costs.
Only 13% of young Americans think the country is going in the right direction, according to a recent poll.
Job growth has slowed, with the US adding an average of only 26,000 jobs per month during Trump’s term so far.
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