James Comey, former FBI Director, has been charged again by the U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump. The specific charges are not yet public, but this case restarts an earlier legal effort that had been stopped last year.
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James Comey has been indicted a second time by the U.S. Justice Department.
The indictment was made while President Donald Trump is in office.
The original case against Comey involved accusations of lying to Congress.
The previous case was dismissed due to problems with the prosecutor’s appointment.
The new legal action seems influenced by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
There is pressure from the White House to pursue criminal charges against political opponents.
The exact details of the new charges against Comey have not been released.
Comey has been a vocal critic of President Trump since being fired in 2017.
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Representative Daniel Webster from Florida said he will not run for reelection after his current term ends. He is one of 36 House Republicans who have decided to leave Congress amid ongoing problems in the government.
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Daniel Webster is a Republican representative from Florida.
He announced he will retire after his current term in the House of Representatives.
A total of 36 House Republicans have said they will leave Congress at the end of their terms.
These retirements come during a time of congressional dysfunction, meaning the government is struggling to work well.
The decisions reflect broader dissatisfaction among some members of the Republican Party in the House.
Webster’s retirement adds to the significant number of GOP members stepping down ahead of upcoming elections.
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The U.S. State Department has issued new rules for visa applicants that include two questions about harm or fear of harm in their home country. Answering "yes" to these questions could lead to denial of temporary visas. This change is part of efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to further restrict asylum applications.
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Visa applicants must now answer if they have experienced harm or mistreatment in their home country or last place they lived.
They must also say whether they fear harm or mistreatment if they return.
Answering yes to either question may cause the visa application to be denied.
These questions are asked at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
The new rules aim to limit the number of asylum seekers entering the U.S. temporarily.
The change comes from a directive issued under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Newsweek contacted the State Department for comment but no response is included yet.
This update was reported by The Washington Post and The Guardian, among others.
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Federal agents searched about 20 daycare centers in Minnesota on Tuesday morning. The searches were part of an investigation into suspected fraud at these daycare centers.
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The FBI and other federal agents conducted the searches.
Around 20 daycare centers in Minnesota were searched.
The raids took place on a Tuesday morning.
The investigations focus on possible fraud activities.
Multiple officials confirmed the operation to CBS News.
The searches were carried out using search warrants.
The FBI led the action as part of a law enforcement effort.
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Three teenage mariachi brothers who were briefly detained by ICE in February will open for singer Kacey Musgraves at shows in Texas in May. The family was detained because they are living in the U.S. without legal permission after seeking asylum due to threats in Mexico.
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The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, Antonio (18), Caleb (14), and Joshua (12), are teenage mariachi musicians.
They were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February along with their parents.
The two younger boys and their parents were held in a family detention center; Antonio was separated and placed in an adult facility.
The family entered the U.S. in 2023 seeking asylum from cartel threats in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
They complied with court check-ins but were detained after reporting to a required ICE appointment.
Their detention drew bipartisan political attention, including from Congressman Joaquin Castro and Representative Monica De La Cruz.
After their release in March, Kacey Musgraves invited them to join her tour, opening shows at Gruene Hall in Texas from May 3 to 5.
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on the last show date, marks a Mexican military victory and is widely observed in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel for a joke Kimmel made about the first lady and called for ABC and Disney to fire him. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing Disney’s broadcast licenses after complaints, but experts say the president has little legal power to force action against Kimmel or the network due to First Amendment protections.
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Jimmy Kimmel made a joke on his show about Melania Trump that upset President Trump and the first lady.
President Trump and Melania Trump both called for ABC and Disney to fire Kimmel.
The FCC is reviewing Disney’s broadcast licenses amid concerns raised by Christian broadcasters about Kimmel’s joke.
Experts say the FCC only regulates local broadcast stations, not entire networks like ABC.
Political commentary and jokes are generally protected under the First Amendment, limiting legal actions against Kimmel.
FCC rules restrict certain content only during times when children are likely watching, and political jokes usually do not violate these rules.
The FCC is an independent agency, but political appointees might try to apply pressure in limited ways.
Experts agree there is no clear regulatory rule that Kimmel’s joke breaks, making official punishment unlikely.
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Sean M. Curran, the director of the Secret Service, spoke on Tuesday to defend how his agency handled a shooting that happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. He responded to questions about the agency’s actions during the incident.
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The shooting took place on Saturday at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Sean M. Curran is the director of the Secret Service.
Curran defended the Secret Service’s response to the shooting.
The update was provided on Tuesday.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a major event attended by journalists and political figures.
The report was shared by CBS News journalists Nikole Killion and Sam Vinograd.
The article focuses on the Secret Service’s role and reaction to the shooting incident.
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The Justice Department charged David Morens, a former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institutes of Health. Morens is accused of trying to hide public records from requests made under the Freedom of Information Act.
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David Morens previously worked as a senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
He was involved with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The Justice Department announced charges against Morens on Tuesday.
Morens allegedly tried to keep public records from being released.
The records were requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a law that lets people ask the government for information.
The indictment is a formal accusation in court.
The DOJ made the announcement in a press release.
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During the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, there was a shooting incident that caused panic among guests, including President Donald Trump and other government officials. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and related gun offenses.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
BBC correspondent Tom Bateman was in the room and gave a minute-by-minute account of the event.
Guests hid under tables when the shots were heard.
The suspect is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen.
Allen faces charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
He is also charged with two firearms offenses.
The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
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Federal agents conducted multiple search warrants in Minnesota as part of an ongoing fraud investigation into publicly funded social programs for children. The investigation involves allegations of fraud connected to childcare centers, some operated by Somali immigrants, and is supported by both state and federal authorities.
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Federal agents served search warrants at childcare centers in Minneapolis related to a fraud probe.
The investigation targets misuse of publicly funded social programs for children.
Some targeted businesses include childcare centers, autism centers, and healthcare agencies, many operated by Somali immigrants.
The probe began during the Biden administration and is continuing under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Minnesota’s state child welfare agency cooperated by sharing information with federal investigators.
Armed agents, including those from the Department of Homeland Security, took records during the searches.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz welcomed the raids and expressed willingness to work with federal authorities.
There have been past tensions between Minnesota officials and the federal government, including over immigration enforcement and fraud allegations.
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President Donald Trump met privately with King Charles at the White House. This meeting happened before King Charles gave a special speech to both parts of the U.S. Congress.
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President Trump and King Charles had a closed-door meeting at the White House.
The meeting was in preparation for King Charles’ address to Congress.
King Charles was scheduled to speak to a joint session of Congress on the following Tuesday.
The meeting was covered by CBS News.
Natalie Brand reported on this event for CBS News.
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Keir Starmer, the UK Labour leader, stopped a vote that would have sent him to a standards committee over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. The government won the vote with support from some Labour members, while opposition parties united to push for an inquiry into the role and security vetting issues.
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The vote was about whether the privileges committee should investigate if the prime minister misled Parliament about Mandelson’s appointment.
Mandelson was appointed before his security clearance was fully completed, which broke advice given in November.
Some government officials, including Olly Robbins, overturned a recommendation to deny Mandelson security clearance.
The vote was led by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and supported by opposition parties like the Liberal Democrats, SNP, and Reform.
Labour leader Keir Starmer instructed his MPs to oppose the inquiry vote, which passed 335 to 223.
Some Labour MPs criticized Starmer for putting them in a difficult position seen as covering up.
The Liberal Democrat leader compared Starmer’s defense to Boris Johnson’s in a past inquiry.
The government said accusations of dishonesty against the prime minister were disproved by an official’s testimony.
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President Donald Trump resumed criticizing the press shortly after a shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The article discusses the tension between calls for unity and ongoing conflicts between the president and news media.
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A shooting happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner event.
President Donald Trump quickly returned to criticizing the press after the shooting.
The article suggests that moments of unity are short-lived when fear passes.
There is ongoing tension between President Trump and the news media.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is an annual event attended by journalists and political figures.
The article points out a contrast between moments of fear-driven unity and regular discord.
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The Virginia Supreme Court refused to stop a lower court’s order that blocks officials from certifying the results of a recent redistricting referendum. This leaves uncertain the fate of a new congressional map approved by voters, which was created by Democratic lawmakers.
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Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment for a new congressional map.
The redistricting map was drawn by Democratic lawmakers.
A judge in Tazewell County ruled the amendment invalid and stopped certification.
Democrats appealed the judge’s decision, warning about undoing voter decisions.
The Virginia Supreme Court decided not to lift the lower court’s block while they review the case.
The court’s action means the referendum’s results remain uncertain for now.
This legal dispute could affect several congressional seats.
The case is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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A federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the government can continue in court. The judge rejected the Trump administration’s argument that her case must first go through an executive agency due to her firing under the Constitution’s "executive Power."
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Maurene Comey is a former federal prosecutor and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey.
She was fired after working 10 years at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Comey says she was fired because of her father and her political beliefs.
President Donald Trump fired James Comey in 2017.
The Trump administration argued her case should be handled by the Merit Systems Protection Board first.
The judge ruled that because she was fired under the Constitution’s Article II executive power, the court has the authority to hear the case directly.
The judge set a pretrial conference for May 28 and required the Justice Department to respond within two weeks.
The ruling clarifies limits on using executive agencies to handle legal claims about presidential firing powers.
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President Donald Trump warmly welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for a ceremony highlighting the strong relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. The visit aimed to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence and emphasize enduring ties despite current political challenges.
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President Trump greeted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on the South Lawn.
The weather was gray and drizzly during the ceremony.
King Charles shook hands with members of President Trump’s Cabinet.
The King and President Trump joined in singing the U.S. national anthem.
The visit was meant to show the strong bond between the U.S. and the U.K. despite political difficulties.
The event marked America's 250th anniversary of independence from Britain.
President Trump referenced the Magna Carta from 1215 and connected it to the American Revolution during his remarks.
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A recent CBS News poll shows that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer are the top candidates in the crowded race to become California's next governor. The poll asked likely primary voters about their preferences among eight candidates.
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The poll was released on Monday by CBS News.
It surveyed likely voters in California’s upcoming primary election.
Eight candidates were included in the poll.
Steve Hilton, a Republican, got 16 percent support.
Tom Steyer, a Democrat, is also a leading candidate.
The election is to replace current Governor Gavin Newsom.
Gavin Newsom is a member of the Democratic Party.
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The article claims that Senator Bernie Sanders supports socialism and has been lenient toward communist regimes. It suggests this makes him vulnerable to unintentionally helping enemies of the United States slow down American technology development.
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The article discusses Senator Bernie Sanders's political views.
It states Sanders supports socialism.
It mentions his perceived softness toward communist regimes.
The article claims this stance could make him a useful tool for foreign left-wing totalitarian governments.
It links this idea to potential harm to U.S. technological progress.
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A teacher named Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley are on trial for the death and abuse of their adopted 13-month-old baby, Preston Davey. The court heard that Preston suffered many injuries before dying in hospital in July 2023, and Varley made messages expressing frustration and admitting to harming the child.
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Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, adopted baby Preston Davey in April 2023.
Preston suffered about 40 injuries while living with them for nearly four months.
Preston was taken to hospital three times before dying on July 27, 2023.
Varley sent messages calling the baby "dead meat" and admitted to murdering him.
The baby had been healthy and happy while under foster care before adoption.
The post-mortem found injuries caused by smothering or an object in the mouth.
Varley faces charges including murder, assault, child cruelty, and sexual offenses.
McGowan-Fazakerley faces charges of allowing child death, cruelty, and sexual assault.
The trial is still ongoing.
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Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by using secret injury information about NBA players to make money from sports betting companies. He faces up to 27 months in prison and will be sentenced in January 2027.
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Damon Jones pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
The scheme involved using insider information about NBA player injuries to profit from sports betting.
The conspiracy ran from December 2022 to March 2024.
Jones must forfeit $35,000 and follow bail conditions restricting gambling and contacts with organized crime.
He is also charged with profiting from rigged poker games using cheating devices.
Jones was arrested in October along with other basketball figures including Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.
Prosecutors plan to add more charges against Rozier in the betting case.
Jones played in the NBA for 11 seasons and coached unofficially for the Lakers recently.
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