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A federal appeals court ruled that the military cannot remove current transgender service members, finding the Trump administration's ban likely unconstitutional. However, the court allowed the military to continue blocking transgender people from joining the armed forces.
Key Facts
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals made a 2-1 decision against removing transgender troops.
Judge Robert Wilkins said the ban appeared to be motivated by a desire to harm a politically unpopular group.
The ruling protects current service members but does not stop the Pentagon from restricting new transgender recruits.
The court noted it is harder to remove active military members than to delay recruit enlistment.
Judge Justin Walker dissented, arguing military decisions belong to Congress and the President, not the courts.
The case specifically applies to the transgender service members who sued the government.
The decision is preliminary, meaning more court actions may follow.
The ruling focused on constitutional rights, especially equal protection under the law.
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Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk convicted for election-related crimes, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence. Peters continues to claim that Democrats will cheat in elections, despite court rulings and audits confirming the 2020 election results were accurate.
Key Facts
Tina Peters was convicted in 2024 for illegally accessing election equipment after the 2020 presidential election.
She helped an outside expert copy data from Dominion Voting Systems machines, leading to public release of sensitive information.
Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison but served less than two years before her sentence was commuted.
Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, reduced her sentence, calling the original one unusually long for a first-time nonviolent offender.
Despite her conviction, Peters claims election fraud and says Democrats will cheat in future elections.
Authorities and court rulings have repeatedly confirmed that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, rejecting widespread fraud claims.
Peters became a known figure in the election denial movement, often calling herself a whistleblower.
She spoke publicly after release, thanking supporters and discussing the difficulty of being imprisoned.
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The U.S. State Department plans to reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas from nearly 50 to 20. This change is part of President Donald Trump’s administration effort to limit immigration and reduce visa overstays.
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The number of African U.S. embassies and consulates handling visa applications will drop from about 50 to 20.
The reduction is expected to happen in June but no exact date is set yet.
The decision was approved by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Visa services in non-hub embassies will be limited to tasks like passport renewals and emergency requests.
Citizens in countries without a visa-processing hub will need to travel to one of the 20 approved locations to apply for visas.
This move aims to reduce both immigrant and non-immigrant visas and curb temporary visa overstays.
The change follows previous visa restrictions related to travel bans, bond requirements, and health crises like the Ebola outbreak.
The 20 hubs include locations such as Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
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Tina Peters, the former elections clerk from Mesa County, Colorado, was released from prison on Monday. Soon after, she repeated her false claims about the 2020 presidential election results during an interview on a podcast.
Key Facts
Tina Peters is the former elections clerk for Mesa County, Colorado.
She was imprisoned but released on Monday.
Peters claims the 2020 presidential election results were incorrect.
Election experts have debunked her claims as false.
After her release, she spoke on Steve Bannon’s "War Room" podcast.
Peters called her release “a miracle” during the podcast.
Steve Bannon is a former adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term.
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A teenage girl was arrested after allegedly hurting three horses with a sharp object at a horse competition in Las Vegas. The horses’ injuries are not life-threatening but will keep them from competing in the event. The girl faces multiple criminal charges related to harming the animals and damaging property.
Key Facts
Police found three horses intentionally injured with a sharp object in a Las Vegas barn.
A teenage girl, who was a competitor at the event, is the main suspect.
Authorities believe the girl used a knife to injure the horses.
The horses’ injuries are serious enough to prevent them from competing but are not life-threatening.
The teen was arrested at a nearby hotel and charged with animal cruelty and property damage.
The incident happened during the National Barrel Horse Association’s Professional’s Choice Vegas Super Show.
The NBHA and other parties worked quickly to protect the horses’ well-being after the incident.
The case involves 12 counts of willful animal harm and three counts of felony property destruction.
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President Trump’s administration plans to cancel a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who claim they were harmed by prosecutors under the previous administration. The plan faced criticism and opposition from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
Key Facts
The fund was called the "weaponization" fund.
It was meant to pay people who said they were unfairly targeted by prosecutors before President Trump.
The amount proposed for the fund was $1.8 billion.
Some critics said the fund could be misused, including by people convicted in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers opposed the proposal.
Two senior officials confirmed the plan to drop the fund to Axios.
The fund is currently canceled, but the situation may change.
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A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration cannot remove active transgender troops from the military, calling the removal unconstitutional. However, the court said the administration can continue to block new transgender recruits from joining the armed forces.
Key Facts
The ruling came from a divided federal appeals court panel.
The court found that expelling active transgender military members is unconstitutional.
The court allowed the ban on new transgender recruits to remain in place.
The case involves Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to bar openly transgender people from the military.
The ruling affects policies set by the Trump administration starting last year.
Transgender troops currently serving must be allowed to stay in the military.
New applicants who are transgender can still be denied enlistment under this ruling.
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Senator Chris Murphy said that President Joe Biden should not have run in the 2024 presidential election. Biden dropped out after a poor debate performance against President Donald Trump.
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Senator Chris Murphy made the comment about President Biden on Sunday.
Murphy believes Democrats made mistakes in the 2024 election.
He said that, looking back, Biden should have stepped away from the race.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
Biden's decision to leave came after a difficult debate with President Donald Trump.
The debate performance was seen as damaging for Biden's campaign.
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CBS News journalist Scott Pelley criticized Bari Weiss, the top editor at CBS, during a meeting with the “60 Minutes” team. Pelley expressed doubt about the new executive producer Nick Bilton’s experience and blamed CBS leadership for problems at the show.
Key Facts
Scott Pelley is a journalist working for CBS News.
Bari Weiss is a top editor at CBS.
The confrontation happened during a meeting with the “60 Minutes” staff.
Pelley questioned Nick Bilton’s qualifications for his new role as executive producer.
Nick Bilton is a former New York Times journalist and author.
Pelley accused CBS corporate leaders of harming the “60 Minutes” program.
The report was covered by The New York Times.
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Senate Democrats are trying to stop a fund created by President Donald Trump called the "anti-weaponization" fund. This effort is covered by CBS News, which reports on the political actions involving this fund.
Key Facts
President Donald Trump created a fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Senate Democrats are working to block or stop this fund.
The fund is likely related to actions intended to prevent misuse, suggested by its name.
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reported on this story.
The news was shared through CBS News and its app.
The article does not give detailed reasons for the Democrats' opposition.
This is a U.S. political issue involving Congress and the President.
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Democratic candidate Graham Platner criticized Senator Susan Collins for having a large stock portfolio and being very wealthy. Platner’s campaign said Collins is worth up to $9.6 million and has one of the best-performing stock portfolios among senators.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
Susan Collins is the current Republican senator from Maine.
Collins’s net worth is estimated to be up to $9.6 million.
Her stock portfolio ranks as the 8th best performing among all U.S. senators.
Platner’s campaign publicly highlighted Collins’s wealth and investments on Monday.
The criticism focuses on Collins’s financial status in the context of her role as a senator.
This issue is part of the ongoing Senate election campaign in Maine.
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Connie Chan, endorsed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is competing in a tight race to replace Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District. The top two finishers in the June 2 nonpartisan primary will move to the general election, and recent polls show Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti battling for second place behind state Senator Scott Wiener.
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California's nonpartisan primary lets all candidates compete on one ballot, with the top two advancing.
Nancy Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan on May 18, calling her the best prepared candidate.
Polls taken before Pelosi’s endorsement show Scott Wiener leading with about 38% support.
Chan and Chakrabarti are close in the polls for second place, each trying to advance to the general election.
Pelosi’s endorsement could help Chan with fundraising and support.
The 11th Congressional District is considered safely Democratic, so the primary winner is expected to win in November.
Wiener is seen as a more traditional Democrat, while Chakrabarti represents a more progressive wing.
Chan is backed by labor groups and community organizations.
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A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s policy banning transgender people from military service is likely unconstitutional. The court blocked removing transgender troops already serving but allowed restrictions on new transgender recruits.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 against the Trump administration’s transgender military ban.
The policy was introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump in 2025.
The court said the ban was based partly on bias against transgender people, violating equal protection under the Constitution.
Judges Rogers and Wilkins agreed to keep a block on removing transgender soldiers who are currently active-duty.
The court allowed restrictions on new transgender recruits who want to join the military.
The lawsuit was filed by transgender active-duty members and individuals seeking to enlist.
A district judge had earlier blocked the policy, calling it unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to keep enforcing the policy during ongoing legal cases.
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A panel of federal appeals court judges ruled that President Trump's policy banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military was illegal. The court agreed with a lower judge's decision that the ban likely violated the constitutional rights of transgender troops.
Key Facts
The ruling was made by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
The panel's decision supports an earlier ruling by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes.
Judge Reyes ruled in March 2025 that the ban likely violated constitutional rights.
The policy was an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
The ban prevented transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military.
The appeals court panel was divided, meaning not all judges agreed.
The case concerns the rights of transgender military members to serve openly.
This ruling impacts the military's policies on transgender service members.
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Some Democratic leaders marched in New York City's annual Israel Day parade, while others, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, chose not to attend due to their opposition to Israel's policies in Gaza. The parade included Israeli politicians, sparking debate within the party about Israel and Palestine.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the Israel Day parade, citing his disagreement with the Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
Mamdani is likely the first New York City mayor to skip the parade since it started in 1964.
Several other Democrats, including Senator Chuck Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul, participated in the parade.
The parade featured Israel’s finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, who supports nationalist policies in Israel and faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.
Progressive groups like Israelis For Peace and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice also skipped the event.
Some Jewish groups praised Mamdani for his stance, while others, like the Anti-Defamation League, criticized his absence as a negative political statement.
The parade followed the release of a video by New York City Hall commemorating the Nakba, which led to accusations from Israel supporters of presenting a one-sided story.
The New York Post criticized Mayor Mamdani for skipping the parade in a front-page story.
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An Army veteran named Brendan M. Jones is trying to get back his 11-year-old rescue dog, Lucy, after animal control took her in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Lucy was labeled a “dangerous dog” after two incidents, and Jones is asking supporters not to threaten neighbors or officials involved in the case.
Key Facts
Brendan M. Jones rescued Lucy from Afghanistan and calls her his "family dog" and "livestock guardian."
Lucy was taken by animal control on April 17 for slipping her collar, which she must wear due to a “dangerous dog” designation.
The label came after Lucy fought another dog and nipped a jogger who reached into her cone after surgery.
Jones signed the dangerous dog declaration last year to show goodwill but now regrets it, saying it put Lucy at risk.
Jones started a #SaveLucy campaign online and gathered thousands of supporters.
He criticized people making threats against neighbors and Shenandoah County’s Commonwealth Attorney Elizabeth Cooper.
Jones said he would protect his neighbors from threats, even if it meant sitting in their driveway with a shotgun.
Lucy’s legal hearing is scheduled for June 12.
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A federal judge paused President Trump's policy banning transgender people from serving in the military, saying it likely breaks the Constitution. The judge ruled that current transgender service members cannot be removed while the case continues, but the recruitment ban still stands for now.
Key Facts
The judge who issued the ruling was appointed by President Obama.
The policy blocks transgender individuals or those with a history of gender dysphoria from military service.
The court called the policy “arbitrary” and said it lacked evidence showing harm to military readiness.
The judge found the policy includes negative, unfair statements about transgender people from government documents.
Current transgender troops cannot be forced out while the lawsuit proceeds.
The Pentagon can still prevent transgender people from enlisting for now.
The case will continue in lower courts and may reach the Supreme Court.
The ruling protects constitutional rights and the careers of active transgender service members.
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A former police officer in Shelby, North Carolina, Karson Hyder, was charged with assault after a video showed him repeatedly punching a woman during her arrest. Hyder turned himself in, was released on bond, and was fired by the police department following an internal investigation.
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Karson Hyder, 22, was a Shelby police officer in North Carolina.
A doorbell camera video showed Hyder punching a woman multiple times during an arrest.
The woman, 34-year-old Cherrie Moore, suffered injuries including a broken nose.
Hyder turned himself in and was charged with assault inflicting serious injury.
He was released on a $10,000 secured bond after processing at the detention center.
Hyder was fired after the Shelby Police Department finished an internal investigation.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation looked into the case after a request from local officials.
Moore has mental health issues, is homeless, and previous charges against her were dropped.
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Authorities in New Mexico identified the remains of Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who had been missing since June 2025. Her remains were found in May 2026 about six miles from her home, and the investigation into her death is still ongoing.
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Melissa Casias was a 53-year-old employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
She was last seen on June 26, 2025, walking along a state highway in Taos County, New Mexico.
Her remains were discovered by a hiker on May 28, 2026, in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest.
A handgun was found near her remains.
Casias’s disappearance is part of a series of cases involving US scientists in defense, nuclear, and space research who have died or gone missing recently.
Authorities identified her through cooperation with the state medical investigator’s office.
All her personal items, including purse and factory-reset phones, were left at her home.
The cause and manner of her death have not yet been determined by investigators.
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A federal judge stopped the National Park Service from canceling a permit for a continuous anti-Trump protest in Washington, D.C., which included a flag with the message "86 47." The Park Service and Secret Service considered the flag as a possible threat against President Trump, but the judge’s decision allows the protest to continue while the legal case proceeds.
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The protest is an anti-Trump demonstration in Washington, D.C.
The protest is planned to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The protest included a flag displaying the phrase "86 47."
The Secret Service believes the flag could be interpreted as encouraging violence against President Trump.
Federal officers ordered the protestors to remove the flag last week.
The National Park Service attempted to revoke the protest permit because of the flag.
A federal judge blocked the Park Service from revoking the permit temporarily.
The legal case about the permit and flag is ongoing.
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