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Severe weather, including tornadoes, has recently struck parts of the Southern United States, causing injuries and damage. Officials warn that storms with strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes will continue through the week across several Southern states.
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Tornadoes hit Texas, Kentucky, and Arkansas on Tuesday, with at least seven tornadoes confirmed.
A strong tornado with winds up to 145 mph hit Mineral Wells, Texas, injuring five people and damaging homes.
Another tornado of lower strength struck Rio Vista, Texas, on Tuesday night.
The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm watches for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Severe weather including damaging winds and hail is expected to continue across the South through the week.
Some drought-stricken areas in the South may receive 2 to 5 inches of rain by the weekend.
Temperatures in the South are forecast to be much cooler than usual, with lows in the 40s and 50s.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected along the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic to New England later this week.
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House Republicans are having trouble agreeing on four important bills, including extending U.S. surveillance programs, reopening the Department of Homeland Security, and passing farm policy. These disagreements make it hard for Congress to move forward on these critical issues.
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House Republicans face internal disagreements over four major bills.
One bill seeks to extend U.S. surveillance powers.
Another bill aims to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
A separate bill involves key policies related to farming.
These disagreements are slowing down progress in Congress.
The division is within the Republican party itself.
The situation is creating a legislative deadlock.
Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reported on the issue.
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Jerome Powell will leave his role as Federal Reserve chair in May but will continue serving on the board until 2028. Kevin Warsh, chosen by President Trump to be the next Fed chair, has passed a Senate committee vote and is awaiting a full Senate confirmation.
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Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve chair ends in May.
Powell will stay on the Federal Reserve board of governors until 2028.
Kevin Warsh is President Trump’s nominee to become the new Fed chair.
Warsh was approved by a Senate committee.
The full Senate will vote soon to confirm Warsh as Fed chair.
The Federal Reserve board oversees the U.S. central banking system.
Powell has faced criticism from President Trump during his chairmanship.
David Wessel from the Brookings Institution discussed these changes with reporter Amna Nawaz.
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School staff members in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania faced consequences for posting on social media about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Both public and private schools said these posts do not reflect their values and are being addressed according to their policies.
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A staff member in the Prescott School District in Wisconsin posted about the attempted assassination of President Trump and is being disciplined.
The district stated it does not support the views expressed and condemns all violence.
A private school in Pennsylvania also addressed a staff member's social media post contradicting their values of peace and respect.
At least two teachers nationwide faced discipline related to social media posts about the incident.
One Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after posting about presidential assassins.
Another teacher in Ohio was fired after showing a reaction to the assassination attempt in a social media video.
Schools focused on maintaining respectful and supportive environments for students amid this situation.
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A new poll from Emerson College shows that the Democratic Party has a 10-point lead over the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The poll results were discussed by former Democratic Representative Max Rose and Republican strategist Joe Borelli on CBS News.
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Emerson College conducted a new poll on voter preferences before the midterm elections.
The poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 10 percentage points.
The midterm elections will decide control of Congress halfway through President Trump's term.
Former Democratic Representative Max Rose spoke about the poll results.
Republican strategist Joe Borelli also provided his analysis on CBS News.
The polling reflects voter opinions at the current time before the midterms.
Midterms often impact how the President’s agenda can move forward.
The poll indicates the public’s mood toward the two main political parties.
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During a House hearing, Hegseth criticized people who oppose a potential war with Iran. Also, James Comey surrendered to authorities after being indicted on federal charges for the second time.
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Hegseth spoke at a House testimony session.
He focused on critics of a possible war with Iran.
James Comey was indicted on federal charges twice.
Comey turned himself in to law enforcement.
The news was covered on CBS Evening News on April 29.
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James Comey, the former FBI Director, appeared in court in Virginia after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump. He was indicted by a grand jury over a social media post he made last year.
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James Comey made his first court appearance in Virginia on Wednesday.
He faces charges related to threatening President Donald Trump.
A grand jury indicted Comey for a social media post from the previous year.
The charges stem from statements made on social media, not other actions.
The case is being handled by the Department of Justice.
This is the first public court event since the indictment.
The situation relates to issues involving U.S. law and government officials.
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This summer, America is celebrating its 250th birthday with big events nationwide. Many local communities are also holding smaller gatherings to bring neighbors together and reduce political disagreements.
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America is marking its 250th birthday this year.
Large celebrations will take place across the country.
Smaller local events are happening in many communities.
These local events aim to connect neighbors.
Organizers hope these gatherings will help ease political divisions.
Judy Woodruff reports on this as part of a series called "America at a Crossroads."
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the House Armed Services Committee for nearly six hours to discuss the ongoing war in Iran. Lawmakers questioned him about the high costs, military strategy, and a deadly airstrike on a school in Iran, which is still under investigation.
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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a nearly six-hour hearing with lawmakers about the Iran war.
The US has spent $25 billion on the conflict so far, mostly on weapons and equipment replacement.
The US and Iran have agreed on a ceasefire to allow peace talks, but the war is not over.
The White House asked Congress to increase the defense budget to $1.5 trillion, the largest military spending increase since World War II.
Some Democrats called the war expensive and fought without Congress’s approval, criticizing President Trump’s handling of the conflict.
Republicans generally supported the military actions against Iran, viewing Iran as a serious threat.
There was discussion about a US airstrike on a school in Iran that killed many civilians, mostly children; the event is still under investigation.
Hegseth will face another hearing before the US Senate the day after this hearing.
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CBS News held a debate with the main candidates running for governor of California. Julie Watts, an investigative reporter for CBS California, moderated the debate and later discussed the key points on a CBS News show called "The Takeout."
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The debate was for the leading candidates to become California's next governor.
CBS News hosted and broadcast the debate.
Julie Watts, a CBS California reporter, was the moderator.
She joined the CBS News program "The Takeout" after the debate to talk about it.
The debate took place on a Tuesday night.
Viewers could watch the debate on the CBS News app or online.
The event focused on state leadership in California.
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Top Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, testified before the House Armed Services Committee. Lawmakers questioned him about a strike in Kuwait linked to the war with Iran that resulted in the deaths of six U.S. troops.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the House Armed Services Committee.
Lawmakers focused on a strike in Kuwait connected to the conflict with Iran.
The strike led to the deaths of six American soldiers.
The hearing took place on a Wednesday.
CBS News reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro provided coverage.
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House Democrats questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his first hearing since the Iran war began, focusing on how he described the conflict and recent firings of top military leaders. Republicans mostly avoided conflict, with a few supporting General Randy George.
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The hearing was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first since the Iran war started.
House Democrats were critical, asking tough questions about Hegseth’s views on the war.
Democrats also focused on recent firings of high-ranking military officials.
Republicans mostly avoided confrontations during the hearing.
Some Republicans expressed support for General Randy George.
The hearing took place in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Iran war is the main context for this hearing.
The discussion reflects political divisions between Democrats and Republicans on defense issues.
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President Donald Trump praised Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for writing a decision that limits an important part of the Voting Rights Act. The court ruled 6-3 in a case called Callais, which Trump said strengthens equal protection under the law.
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The Supreme Court decided 6-3 on the Callais case.
The decision limits a key part of the Voting Rights Act.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote the court’s opinion.
President Trump called the ruling a "big win" for equal protection.
The Voting Rights Act is a law designed to prevent discrimination in voting.
The ruling changes how one part of the law is applied.
This decision was made while President Trump is in office.
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Federal prosecutors have shared new images of the man accused of trying to kill President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The evidence aims to show what the suspect did right before the shooting.
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The suspect is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump.
The incident happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
The Department of Justice released new images of the suspect taken just before the shooting.
The images were made public as part of the federal case against the accused.
The goal of releasing these images is to provide new evidence in the investigation and trial.
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Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election in a Florida district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, marking a rare Democratic win in a Republican-leaning area. She believes this victory shows Democrats have a chance to win more seats and possibly change Florida’s political balance in upcoming elections.
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Emily Gregory, a Democrat, won a special election in Florida’s 87th House District in March.
The district includes Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort, which Trump won comfortably in 2024.
This win is part of several recent Democratic special election successes since President Trump took office again.
Florida has shifted towards Republicans in recent years; Trump won the state by a large margin in 2024.
Republicans hold most of Florida’s major political offices, including the governor, both U.S. Senate seats, and the majority in the state legislature.
All 120 seats in the Florida House and half of the 40 Senate seats will be up for election in November.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican legislature proposed a redistricting map to add GOP-friendly districts.
Gregory and others plan to legally challenge the new map, calling it harmful to fair elections.
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The Supreme Court canceled Louisiana's congressional map, making the Voting Rights Act less effective. Representative Katherine Clark, a Democrat from Massachusetts, says this decision harms fair elections.
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional district map.
This ruling affects the strength of the Voting Rights Act.
The Voting Rights Act is a law meant to protect voting rights.
Representative Katherine Clark criticized the decision.
Clark believes the ruling damages the fairness of elections.
The decision happened on a Wednesday.
Clark discussed her views on CBS News's show "The Takeout."
The topic relates to U.S. voting and election laws.
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Florida lawmakers have approved new voting maps that could help Republicans gain up to four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the maps into law, which comes after the Supreme Court limited how race can be used in drawing voting districts.
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Florida’s state legislature approved new congressional district maps by a 21-17 vote.
The new maps reduce Democratic-leaning districts in Tampa, Orlando, and southeast Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the maps into law.
If enacted, Republicans could gain up to four House seats in Florida.
The approval came shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the use of race in redistricting.
This change affects how electoral boundaries are drawn, known as gerrymandering.
Florida currently has 20 Republican and 7 Democratic House members, plus one vacant seat leaning Democratic.
The new maps may influence which party controls the House in the November midterm elections.
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A recent survey found that about 60% of Americans try to avoid news about President Donald Trump. Around 31% often avoid these stories, while 32% sometimes do.
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The survey was conducted by the Media Insight Project.
31% of Americans often actively avoid news about President Trump.
32% say they sometimes avoid news about him.
18% rarely avoid news about President Trump.
The poll results were released on a Wednesday.
The survey measures how frequently people choose to skip news related to President Trump.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Pentagon's budget request for 2027. He asked Congress for $1.5 trillion and had a strong exchange with a congressman about troop deaths in a war involving Iran.
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Pete Hegseth is the Defense Secretary.
He spoke to the House Armed Services Committee about the defense budget for 2027.
The Pentagon is asking Congress for $1.5 trillion.
The discussion included the topic of troop deaths in a war with Iran.
Hegseth had a heated exchange with a congressman during the testimony.
This event was reported by CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.
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President Donald Trump said he believes NASA has a good chance to return astronauts to the Moon before 2029. He spoke about progress on the Artemis II program while meeting the four astronauts who recently flew around the Moon.
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President Trump said NASA has a “good shot” at landing astronauts on the Moon before 2029.
He avoided promising it would definitely happen, saying that would risk claiming failure if it doesn’t.
The Artemis II mission recently flew four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—around the Moon.
This was the first crewed trip around the Moon in over 50 years.
NASA aims for a lunar landing in 2028 as part of the Artemis program.
Some experts doubt lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin will be ready on time.
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said the plan to return to the Moon is achievable.
China aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030.
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