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A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit demanding Arizona’s voter registration data, ruling the law cited does not allow the federal government to obtain the information. This is another loss for the Justice Department in its efforts to get voter data from states as part of an election oversight push led under President Donald Trump.
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The judge ruled against the Justice Department’s request for Arizona’s statewide voter registration list.
The judge said a 1960 civil rights law does not give the Attorney General the right to access the data.
Arizona officials opposed sharing the voter data because it includes sensitive personal information.
This ruling is the sixth time the Justice Department lost similar lawsuits in other states.
The Justice Department wanted full names, birthdates, addresses, and driver's license or partial social security numbers.
The Justice Department claims it needs the data to check if states are following federal voting laws.
The federal government planned to cross-check voter data with Homeland Security records to find noncitizen voters.
President Trump supports stronger federal control over elections and has pushed for laws requiring citizenship proof to register and vote.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Washington DC during their state visit to the US. They met President Donald Trump's cabinet, the King spoke to US Congress for America's 250th anniversary, and they attended a dinner at the White House where a special gift was exchanged.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Washington DC on their state visit.
They met members of President Donald Trump's cabinet.
The King gave a speech to both houses of US Congress, marking America's 250th anniversary.
The King gave President Trump a bell from his World War II submarine named "HMS Trump".
President Trump praised the United Kingdom during the White House state dinner.
This was the first visit by a reigning British monarch to the US since Queen Elizabeth II met President George W. Bush in 2007.
The King and Queen planned to travel to New York City for a memorial service for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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A US appeals court ruled against the Trump administration’s policy of holding most immigrants arrested in the country without letting them request bond for release. The court said the policy misinterpreted immigration law and could harm families and communities.
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The New York-based US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled 3-0 against the mandatory detention policy.
The court said the Trump administration wrongly treated many non-citizens living in the US as new arrivals subject to automatic detention without bond.
The policy was based on the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
The court said the government’s interpretation ignored the law’s meaning and long-standing government practices.
Under the policy, immigrants with no criminal records who had lived in the US for years were denied bond hearings.
Previous administrations usually allowed bond requests for non-criminal immigrants arrested away from the border.
The ruling supports a New York judge’s order to release a Brazilian immigrant detained for over 20 years in the US.
Other appeals courts have supported the policy, so the Supreme Court may decide the issue next.
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Gasoline prices in the U.S. have reached the highest level in about four years, with the national average for regular gas around $4.18 per gallon. This rise comes amid ongoing tensions related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as global supply issues following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The average price of regular gasoline in the U.S. hit $4.176 per gallon on Tuesday, rising from $4.111 the day before.
Prices have increased over a dollar compared to the same time last year.
The highest average gas price in the U.S. is in California at $5.965 per gallon, while Oklahoma has the lowest at $3.570.
The rise in prices is linked to global oil supply concerns caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. sanctions on Russian oil.
President Trump acknowledged Americans might pay more for gas “for a little while” due to efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows over half of Republicans blame President Trump for the gas price increase.
The White House expects gas prices to fall as peace plans and ceasefires progress in conflict areas.
The West Coast and Northeast regions have the highest average gas prices compared to other parts of the country.
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Former FBI Director James Comey said he is innocent after being indicted for the second time. King Charles visited the White House and spoke to the U.S. Congress.
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James Comey, who used to lead the FBI, faces a second criminal charge.
Comey claims he is not guilty.
King Charles from the United Kingdom visited the White House.
During his visit, King Charles addressed the U.S. Congress.
This news was covered on CBS News on April 28.
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The White House is working on new rules to let government agencies use AI models from Anthropic, including its latest one called Mythos, despite previous security concerns. This move follows recent talks between Anthropic and top White House officials, aiming to ease tensions and improve cooperation on AI technology.
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The White House plans guidance to help federal agencies use Anthropic's AI models despite past security worries.
Anthropic’s newest AI, Mythos, can automate cyberattacks but also helps protect against them.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently met Anthropic’s CEO to discuss working together.
The Pentagon had previously labeled Anthropic a supply chain security risk and limited its AI use.
Other government agencies, like the National Security Agency, are using Mythos while the Pentagon’s lawsuit against Anthropic continues.
Anthropic refuses to allow its AI to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, causing conflict with the Pentagon.
The Pentagon still uses older versions of Anthropic’s AI under outdated terms but lacks access to the latest updates.
The White House hopes to resolve disagreements or at least allow some agencies to work with Anthropic more easily.
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A federal judge blocked the Department of Justice’s lawsuit aiming to get Arizona’s detailed voter registration information. The judge ruled that the voter list is not required to be handed over under federal law, marking a setback for the Trump administration’s nationwide effort to access voter data before the midterm elections.
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The Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DoJ) sued Arizona to obtain detailed voter records, including personal information like birth dates and partial social security numbers.
US District Judge Susan Brnovich, appointed by President Trump, dismissed the lawsuit, stating the voter list is not accessible under the law cited.
The lawsuit was dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning the DoJ cannot refile the same case in this matter.
At least 13 states have voluntarily given voter information to the DoJ, including Texas, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Other states like Rhode Island, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Oregon have also successfully opposed similar DoJ attempts.
The DoJ has shared some obtained voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for citizenship verification using a system called SAVE.
Experts say voter fraud is very rare, and the SAVE system may incorrectly flag some legal voters, risking wrongful removal from voter rolls.
Arizona’s Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, defended voter privacy and criticized the federal request as overreach.
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Edward Eastland, the director of Camp Mystic, said he failed the parents of children who died in last year's deadly flash floods in Texas. This statement was made during a meeting with a state committee that is investigating the flood event as Texas considers how to safely reopen the camp.
Key Facts
Edward Eastland is the director of Camp Mystic.
The camp experienced deadly flash floods in Texas last year.
Several children died as a result of these floods.
Eastland apologized to the victims' parents, saying he failed them.
A state committee is investigating the flash floods and the camp’s response.
Texas officials are discussing possible reopening of Camp Mystic.
The investigation aims to improve safety measures for the future.
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More than 70 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have asked President Donald Trump to stop Chinese car companies from entering the U.S. market in large numbers. The request comes before President Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.
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Over 70 House Democrats signed a letter to President Trump.
The letter urges the president to block Chinese automakers from increasing their presence in the U.S.
Michigan Representative Debbie Dingell led the group of Democrats.
The letter was sent before a scheduled meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The meeting will take place in Beijing next month.
The lawmakers are concerned about the impact of Chinese automakers on the U.S. car market.
The letter reflects growing worries over trade and industry competition between the U.S. and China.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses. This action follows President Donald Trump and the First Lady asking ABC to fire television host Jimmy Kimmel.
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President Donald Trump and the First Lady publicly called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
The FCC announced it will conduct an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses.
Broadcast licenses allow TV networks to operate and use airwaves.
The review came shortly after the public request from the President and First Lady.
The situation involves ABC, a major U.S. television network.
Jimmy Kimmel is a television host who had a conflict involving President Trump.
The FCC is a government agency that regulates communications, including TV stations.
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A man accused of attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is having his electronic devices examined by forensic experts. He will appear in court again on Thursday as the investigation continues.
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The suspect is charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump.
The incident took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Forensic investigators are examining the suspect’s electronic devices.
The suspect will return to court on Thursday.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with two felonies related to a social media post that was seen as threatening President Donald Trump. The charges say the post showed an intent to harm the president and involved transmitting the threat across state lines.
Key Facts
James Comey was charged for an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as “86 47.”
The number 86 means to get rid of something, and 47 refers to President Trump being the 47th president.
Comey deleted the post and apologized, saying he did not realize the post was linked to violence.
He faces two felony charges: threatening the president and transmitting that threat via social media.
Each charge can lead to fines and up to five years in prison.
The Justice Department under President Trump has previously targeted political opponents with similar legal actions.
This case follows the dismissal of a mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Federal officials investigated the post and interviewed Comey before filing charges.
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Former FBI Director James Comey was charged again on Tuesday for an Instagram post. The government says the post threatened to kill President Donald Trump, but Comey says he is innocent.
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James Comey is a former FBI Director.
He was indicted a second time on Tuesday.
The charges are related to a post made on Instagram.
The government claims the post threatened President Trump’s life.
Comey denies the accusation and says he is innocent.
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The Senate voted against a bill that would require President Donald Trump to get Congress's approval before ending the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba. Republicans said the U.S. is not officially at war with Cuba and therefore the bill was unnecessary.
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Senate Republicans rejected Democrat-led legislation to limit President Trump’s ability to end the energy blockade on Cuba without Congress’s approval.
The vote was 51-47 to dismiss the resolution, with most Republicans opposing it and most Democrats supporting it.
Democrats argued the blockade causes humanitarian problems in Cuba, including shortages of water, power, medical care, and food.
The blockade cuts off Cuba's oil supply, as the U.S. also limits Venezuelan oil shipments to the island.
President Trump intends to press Cuba’s government to improve human rights and liberalize its economy.
Some Democrats view the economic blockade and use of U.S. Coast Guard forces as acts of hostility requiring congressional approval before further action.
Republicans said the bill was not needed because the U.S. is not engaged in active warfare with Cuba.
President Trump has expressed interest in focusing on Cuba after dealing with tensions in Iran.
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Purdue Pharma, the maker of the painkiller OxyContin, will be dissolved and replaced by a new company focused on public benefits as part of a large legal settlement. The settlement resolves thousands of lawsuits tied to the opioid crisis, including a guilty plea and a payment plan involving the Sackler family.
Key Facts
Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay fines and penalties totaling $8.3 billion.
The federal government will collect $225 million due to a negotiated deal related to other lawsuits.
The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, will contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years.
Most settlement money will go to government groups to fight the opioid crisis.
Payments to individual victims are expected to be between $8,000 and $16,000.
The total worth of all settlements is more than $50 billion.
The opioid crisis has been linked to over 900,000 deaths in the U.S. since 1999.
Many affected families shared their stories in court but some asked the judge to reject the plea deal, seeking further justice.
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California held a live televised debate for the governor’s race with eight candidates from both parties participating. A recent CBS poll shows a close competition between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra ahead of the June 2 primary. California uses an open primary system, with the top two vote-getters moving on to the general election in November.
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The debate took place at Pomona College and was broadcast live across several California cities.
Participants included six Democrats and two Republicans, with Democrats Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tony Thurmond also running.
Republican Steve Hilton leads polls with 16% support, followed by Democrats Tom Steyer (15%) and Xavier Becerra (13%).
California’s open primary means the two highest vote-getters advance to the November election regardless of party.
Many voters are concerned about California’s high cost of living and economy.
Democrats prefer candidates aligned with current state policies and opposed to President Trump’s policies.
Republicans seek change and mostly view California’s economy negatively.
CBS News launched an interactive guide to help voters compare candidate views on key issues like homelessness, housing, environment, immigration, healthcare, safety, and insurance.
Two Democratic candidates, Betty Yee and Eric Swalwell, recently left the race; Swalwell resigned from Congress amid allegations he denies.
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President Donald Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom for a state dinner at the White House. This event was part of official visits between the two countries.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House.
President Donald Trump was the host of the state dinner.
The event took place on a Tuesday.
A state dinner is a formal event held to honor visiting leaders.
The visit highlights the relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.
White House historian Jennifer Pickens provided commentary on the event.
The coverage was available on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has suggested a new plan for the state's congressional districts. This change could increase the number of Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives by four before the November midterm elections.
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Florida is reviewing its congressional district boundaries.
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed the new map.
The proposal could add four more Republican seats in the House.
Changes would take effect before the November midterm elections.
The redistricting affects how people in Florida are represented in Congress.
This process is part of routine adjustments states make after population changes.
The new map is under public and media scrutiny.
The outcome could influence the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Federal charges have been filed against former FBI Director James Comey for a deleted social media post from 2025. The post included the numbers "86-47" spelled out with seashells on a beach, which is now part of an investigation.
Key Facts
James Comey is the former head of the FBI.
He faces federal charges related to a social media post.
The post showed “86-47” written with seashells on a beach.
The post was made in 2025 but has since been deleted.
The Justice Department must meet a high standard to get a conviction in this case.
Jessica Levinson, a legal expert, explained the challenges of this case on CBS News.
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CBS California is hosting a debate with eight candidates running for governor. Before the debate, CBS California launched an interactive guide to help voters learn about the candidates.
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Eight candidates are competing for California governor.
CBS California will host their debate on Tuesday night.
An interactive candidate guide is available to help voters.
The guide provides information about each candidate.
Julie Watts, a CBS News California reporter, is covering the event.
The debate and guide aim to inform California voters before the election.
Viewers can watch CBS News and access the guide through the CBS News app or website.
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