Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine testified before the House Armed Services Committee for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration started the war against Iran. The hearing focused on the 2027 military budget, which proposes the largest defense spending ever, and discussed military needs like drones and missile defenses.
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The hearing took place before the House Armed Services Committee.
President Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran, which some Democrats have criticized.
The 2027 military budget proposal requests $1.5 trillion, the highest ever.
Hegseth and Gen. Caine emphasized the need for more drones, missile defense systems, and warships.
Democrats plan to question the high costs of the Iran war and the impact on U.S. military resources.
There was concern over how prepared the military was to handle Iranian drone attacks that caused U.S. troop injuries and deaths.
Some lawmakers want answers about a bombing that killed children at a school during the conflict.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his government’s record during a parliamentary session ahead of elections. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized him for misusing his political influence, but MPs voted against investigating claims that Starmer misled Parliament about Lord Mandelson’s appointment.
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Sir Keir Starmer highlighted Labour’s achievements in workers’ rights, renter protections, and reducing child poverty.
Kemi Badenoch accused Starmer of losing political strength by focusing on his own survival.
The House of Commons voted 335 to 233 against referring Starmer to a committee over misleading MPs regarding Lord Mandelson’s vetting.
Lord Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US but was dismissed after seven months.
Badenoch claimed the government’s defense spending was insufficient due to high welfare costs.
Starmer stated that defense spending is increasing to the highest level since the Cold War ended.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey raised concerns about food security due to rising costs and global tensions.
Elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils in England are scheduled for next week.
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A man named Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. Mangione spoke out against political violence following this event.
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Allen allegedly tried to kill President Trump and Cabinet members.
The incident took place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The event occurred on Saturday.
Mangione expressed concern about political violence after the attempt.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a gathering involving the President and media representatives.
No additional details about Allen’s motives or how the attempt was stopped are provided.
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A court in London heard that a man speaking Russian offered money to Ukrainian men to set fires to properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Three men deny charges related to deliberately starting fires at these properties in May 2025.
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Three men, two Ukrainians and one Romanian-born Ukrainian, are charged with planning to damage property by fire.
The fires took place between April 1 and May 13, 2025, in North London.
The locations targeted included two properties and a car once owned by Prime Minister Starmer.
The car was found burning on May 8, 2025, in Kentish Town, where Starmer used to live.
Fires at properties linked to Starmer happened on May 11 and May 12, 2025.
Phone messages show the men communicated with a person using the name 'El Money' offering payment to carry out the fires.
'El Money' spoke in Russian, while the defendants mostly used Ukrainian in their messages.
The court said the men’s possible motives, including knowledge of the properties’ connection to Starmer, are not for the jury to decide.
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A cyclist in Paris found his bike outside the Louvre Museum covered by a large swarm of bees. Videos of this unusual sight have become popular on social media, but such bee gatherings are not uncommon in Paris.
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The event took place near the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Tens of thousands of bees formed a swarm on a parked bike.
A cyclist recorded and shared the video on social media.
The video gained a lot of attention online.
Similar bee swarms have happened before in Paris.
The article was published on April 29, 2026.
No reports of harm or danger from the bees were mentioned.
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The French film show highlights "The Silent Run," a new movie by Marta Bergman that tells a sad story about migrants facing dangerous situations. The program also features reviews of other films exploring family rituals and relationships.
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"The Silent Run" is a film about the difficult experiences of migrants.
Marta Bergman directed the film.
The movie shows frightening events that many refugees go through.
The show also reviews "Dao," a film about family traditions in Guinea-Bissau.
Another film reviewed is "What is Love?" about a separated couple revisiting their past in Rome.
The program is part of a series showcasing recent films and cultural stories from France.
The films cover themes of migration, family, and human emotions.
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Mali’s military leader appeared in public for the first time after large attacks by rebels and jihadist groups in the country’s north. He visited injured people and met with Russia’s ambassador while the situation remains difficult in the region.
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Mali's military chief made his first public appearance since big rebel attacks over the weekend.
The attacks involved jihadists and Tuareg separatists in northern Mali.
The situation in Mali remains difficult according to Moscow.
The military leader visited wounded people affected by the attacks.
He also met with Russia’s ambassador, showing ongoing relations.
The attacks have destabilized Mali’s ruling military government, called a junta.
These events occurred three days before the military chief’s public appearance.
Northern Mali is a large, sparsely populated area known as the Sahel region.
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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in its latest announcement, which may be the last decision under Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell’s term ends soon, and President Donald Trump’s nominee, Kevin Warsh, is seeking to replace him amid political challenges.
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The Fed plans to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday.
Gasoline prices in the U.S. recently hit their highest levels in four years.
The announcement may be the final rate decision by Jerome Powell, whose term ends on May 15, 2026.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Fed, faces opposition in the Senate Banking Committee due to a criminal investigation into Powell.
The investigation was dropped by the Department of Justice last week, allowing Warsh’s nomination to move forward.
Powell said he will stay in his role until Warsh is confirmed.
The Fed has kept interest rates steady for the past two meetings after cutting them three times earlier in 2026.
Warsh has a history as an interest-rate “hawk” but recently supports lowering rates.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the United States, including a stop in New York City. During the visit, King Charles spoke to the U.S. Congress and met with President Donald Trump. The visit took place while the relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. was experiencing some difficulties.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla traveled to the U.S.
The royal couple visited New York City as part of their trip.
King Charles gave a speech to the U.S. Congress.
King Charles had a meeting with President Donald Trump.
The visit occurred during a time of strained relations between the U.S. and the U.K.
The trip was covered and analyzed by CBS News royal expert Roya Nikkhah.
The focus of the visit was considered important given the current state of U.S.-U.K. ties.
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World Boxing has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as neutral participants in international boxing events starting immediately. These athletes will not display national symbols and will undergo a vetting process before competing.
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World Boxing’s executive board approved the policy in April 2026.
Russian and Belarusian boxers will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN).
Athletes cannot use their countries’ flags, anthems, logos, or uniforms.
The policy applies to all age groups and includes coaches and team officials.
The decision follows World Boxing approving the Russian and Belarusian boxing federations’ membership in March.
The International Olympic Committee inspired this neutral athlete approach.
World Boxing officially informed the Russian and Belarusian federations about the new rules.
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The Supreme Court will hear a case about the Trump administration's plan to end temporary legal protection for migrants from Haiti and Syria. If the court agrees, up to 1.3 million people from 17 countries could lose this protection and face deportation.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday morning about ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants.
TPS is a legal program that protects people from countries experiencing war or natural disasters from being deported.
The Trump administration wants to end TPS for these groups, challenging lower court rulings that blocked this move.
If the Supreme Court sides with the government, protections could be removed for up to 1.3 million people from 17 countries.
The court has previously allowed the end of TPS for Venezuelan migrants, though some lawsuits on that decision are still ongoing.
The case is part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce stricter immigration policies.
The Supreme Court arguments start at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Decisions from this case could affect the future status of many migrants currently protected under TPS.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating ABC, a TV network owned by Disney, for possible violations of a law called the Communications Act of 1934. The investigation focuses on whether ABC broke rules against unfair treatment.
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The FCC is looking into ABC stations for potential rule-breaking.
The law involved is the Communications Act of 1934.
This law includes a rule that forbids unlawful discrimination.
ABC is owned by Disney.
The FCC’s role is to regulate television and radio stations.
The investigation could affect ABC’s broadcast license.
Details about the possible violations have not been fully shared yet.
CBS News reported on this investigation through reporter Olivia Rinaldi.
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Fox News legal analyst Jonathan Turley said charging former FBI Director James Comey could create legal problems for free speech. The Department of Justice has charged Comey a second time, and this may lead to new legal protections for speech that seems suspicious but is actually protected.
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The Department of Justice has brought a second criminal charge against James Comey.
Jonathan Turley believes charging Comey risks limiting free speech rights.
Turley wrote an opinion piece about this issue for Fox News.
He called it a “free speech trap.”
The case may lead to legal recognition of certain kinds of speech as protected.
Comey is the former director of the FBI.
The debate involves balancing legal charges and constitutional free speech protections.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump did not order the Justice Department to charge former FBI Director James Comey. Comey was indicted for an Instagram post that authorities say threatened the president, and the case followed over a year of investigation.
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Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, denied that President Trump directed Comey's prosecution.
A grand jury indicted James Comey for an Instagram photo showing "86 47" spelled out in seashells, considered a threat against President Trump.
Comey deleted the post after backlash and said he did not intend it as a violent message.
The indictment claims a reasonable person would see the photo as a serious threat to the president.
This is the second time Comey has faced prosecution attempts by the Justice Department.
Previous charges related to false statements and obstruction were dismissed due to prosecutorial appointment issues.
Blanche said not all comments or images targeting President Trump lead to indictments, explaining each case is unique.
The case is being handled in North Carolina with Judge Louise Wood Flanagan assigned.
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King Charles III gave a speech to the US Congress where he supported NATO, highlighted the importance of Western democracy, and touched on climate change. His speech was well received, earning many standing ovations and positive reviews globally.
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King Charles spoke in support of NATO, emphasizing the partnership between Europe and America.
He mentioned NATO’s response after the 9/11 attacks, highlighting allied cooperation.
The King subtly countered President Trump’s criticism of NATO and the British Navy.
He expressed pride in his service in the Royal Navy, referencing his father’s naval career.
King Charles gave President Trump a gift: the bell from the World War II British submarine HMS Trump.
The King referred to the Magna Carta to stress the importance of checks and balances on executive power.
His speech received 12 standing ovations in Congress.
Media worldwide praised the King for his diplomatic and subtle messaging.
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Ty Cobb, who worked as a White House lawyer during President Trump’s first term, criticized the Justice Department’s new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. He called the charges unfair and predicted they would be dismissed.
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Ty Cobb was a White House attorney under President Trump’s first administration.
The Justice Department recently charged James Comey again with a new indictment.
Cobb described the indictment as "vindictive prosecution," which means he sees it as unfair punishment.
He believes the case against Comey is weak and will be dismissed by the courts.
Cobb called the indictment an act of revenge.
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The Supreme Court is hearing cases about the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary deportation protections called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. TPS protects immigrants from deportation when their home countries are unsafe. The court will decide if it can review the government's decision to end these protections.
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President Trump aims to end TPS for immigrants from 13 countries, including Syria and Haiti.
TPS protects people from deportation if their home countries have war, natural disasters, or other dangers.
Over 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians currently have TPS.
The Trump administration's decision to end TPS was made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Courts temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Syrians and Haitians after lawsuits were filed.
The Supreme Court is deciding if courts can review the administration’s decision to end TPS.
The administration argues that it followed the law and consulted other agencies before ending TPS.
Opponents say the administration did not properly consult the State Department, which still warns that Syria and Haiti are unsafe.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice that sought Arizona’s voter registration list. The judge ruled that under federal law, Arizona’s voter registration list does not have to be shared in this case.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
It requested access to Arizona’s voter registration list.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, refused to provide the data.
U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich dismissed the case.
Judge Brnovich was appointed by President Donald Trump.
The judge said federal law does not require Arizona to share this voter list.
The dismissal means the DOJ will not get the requested voter data from Arizona.
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Rising prices in the U.S. are making it harder for young people to afford dating. Many singles say the cost of going out on dates has increased, causing them to avoid dating or cancel plans.
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The average cost of a date increased from $168 in 2025 to $189 recently, a 12.5% rise.
Nearly half (47%) of singles in the U.S. say dating is too expensive.
A survey found 86% of adults delayed dating because of money worries, and 87% canceled dates due to costs.
Young people, especially Gen Z, are most impacted, with 50% saying dating stops them from reaching financial goals.
Only 31% of unmarried Americans aged 22-35 go on dates at least once a month.
Food and drink costs for dining out have risen by 3.8% over 12 months, outpacing overall inflation.
Expenses like dating apps, transportation, clothing, and events also cause financial stress for daters.
Economic struggles are creating a "dating recession," possibly reducing social interaction and future marriage rates.
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The UK government has asked its remaining refineries to increase jet fuel production due to concerns that the war involving Iran could disrupt air travel by limiting fuel supplies. While UK airlines currently report no fuel shortages, fuel prices have risen and some flight cancellations have happened as a precaution.
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UK refineries are being asked to maximize jet fuel output as a safety measure against possible shortages.
The war near Iran has disrupted oil and gas shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global route.
The UK imports jet fuel from various countries, including the U.S., not dependent on the Strait of Hormuz.
Only four refineries remain in the UK after others closed down in recent years.
Global jet fuel shipments recently dropped to less than half the usual weekly amount.
Airlines have bought fuel in advance and currently see no short-term supply issues.
Flight cancellations due to fuel supply concerns will not cause airlines to lose their airport landing slots.
Uncertainty about fuel costs and the conflict is making travelers book trips later than usual.
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