The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana's congressional map because it gave too much importance to race when drawing a second majority-Black district. As a result, Louisiana has postponed its May 16 House primary elections. Representative Troy Carter described the decision as a serious setback for democracy.
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s current congressional district map.
The reason was that the state focused too much on race in drawing one district.
This map included a second district with a majority of Black voters.
Louisiana has delayed its primary elections originally scheduled for May 16.
Democratic Representative Troy Carter called the decision a “gut punch” to democracy.
The ruling affects how districts with majority Black populations can be created.
The case highlights ongoing debates about race and voting district boundaries.
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The US Department of Defense plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months. This move follows tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over issues involving Iran and NATO allies.
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The US currently has more than 36,000 active troops in Germany, the largest US military presence in Europe.
The troop reduction order came from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after a review of US forces in Europe.
President Trump criticized Chancellor Merz on social media over Germany’s response to Iran and other issues like immigration and energy.
Trump is also considering withdrawing US troops from Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support in regional conflicts.
Chancellor Merz accused the US of lacking a clear strategy on the Iran conflict and said Germany felt humiliated by Iran’s actions.
The US military presence in Germany is centered around bases like Ramstein Air Base.
Germany’s defense spending has increased significantly under Merz, with a planned 3.1% of GDP for 2024, above NATO’s target.
Previous plans to reduce US troops in Germany were blocked by Congress and reversed by President Biden.
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The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, shared new videos of the suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. News reporters analyzed the footage to provide more details about the attack.
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New videos show the suspect before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The videos were released by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
The attack took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner event.
CBS News reporters Anna Schecter and Samantha Vinograd discussed and explained the footage.
The release aims to offer more information about the suspect and the incident.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a yearly event attended by journalists and government officials.
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Six immigrants detained in the United States sued the Trump administration for a policy that stops detainees from completing biometric data steps, which leads to their immigration applications being denied. The lawsuit says the Department of Homeland Security made rules requiring people to give biometric information, like fingerprints, but detainees are prevented from doing so.
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Six detained immigrants filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The lawsuit challenges a policy that blocks detainees from finishing biometric data requirements.
Biometric data includes things like fingerprints or facial recognition used to verify identity.
The policy results in immigration applications being denied because the biometric steps are not completed.
The Department of Homeland Security set the rules that require biometric submissions.
The lawsuit claims the policy unfairly harms detained migrants’ chances to get legal status.
The case highlights the treatment of immigrants held in detention centers under current U.S. government rules.
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A judge criticized federal prosecutors during a hearing about Cole Allen, who faces charges for trying to shoot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The judge said the government should not delay the case or share extra information since Allen agreed to stay in custody before his trial.
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Cole Allen is accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Allen allegedly ran through a security checkpoint with guns and knives and shot at a police officer.
Allen has been charged with attempted assassination and gun offenses but has not yet pleaded guilty or not guilty.
At the hearing, Allen agreed to remain detained pending his trial.
Federal prosecutors wanted to present more evidence to keep Allen in custody, but the judge said it was unnecessary because Allen agreed to detention.
The judge warned against turning the case into a public spectacle and ordered prosecutors to share what evidence they could before the next hearing.
The next court hearing is scheduled for May 11.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released a video showing Allen running through security, along with photos of weapons and items found in Allen’s hotel room.
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Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, is stepping down after a law firm reviewed his many contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation found Botstein had frequent meetings and visits with Epstein and did not fully disclose a consulting fee from an Epstein-related company.
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Leon Botstein is resigning as Bard College president effective June 30.
An independent investigation was done by the law firm WilmerHale after Bard’s board raised concerns.
Botstein visited Epstein’s townhouse about 25 times and went with him to Epstein’s private island.
Epstein visited Bard College twice, and some women connected to Epstein who visited were later identified as victims.
Botstein did not follow warnings from a senior faculty member to avoid Epstein.
He accepted money from an Epstein entity in 2016 but did not tell the board right away because he planned to donate it to the college.
The board will direct any Epstein-related funds to groups that support survivors of sexual harm.
Botstein’s public statements did not fully reflect the extent of his relationship with Epstein according to the report.
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A big cold front is moving across the US from Texas to New York, causing frost and freeze warnings for millions of people. This cold weather is unusual for May and could harm early-season crops and plants.
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The National Weather Service issued frost advisories and freeze warnings from Texas to New York.
Nighttime temperatures may fall below freezing in some areas, especially in Wisconsin where it could reach 23 degrees.
Frost forms when surface temperatures fall below 32 degrees, even if the air temperature a few feet above ground is warmer.
The cold front is caused by a polar vortex moving cold air down from Canada into the Midwest and Northeast.
Freeze watches are in effect for Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania for Saturday night.
Most frost or freeze conditions are expected to end after the weekend in most affected areas.
Early crops and sensitive plants are at risk due to the sudden cold.
Despite the drop in temperature, May is not expected to be the coldest on record.
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President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to remove about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany. This move reduces the number of American troops in Germany to roughly the level before 2022 and is linked to tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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President Trump directed the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. military members from Germany.
This withdrawal will bring U.S. troop numbers in Germany back to the levels seen before 2022.
The troops being withdrawn include those in a brigade combat team and possibly other units stationed in Germany.
The decision occurred during a public disagreement between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The order was given on a Friday (exact date not specified).
This is part of a broader realignment of U.S. forces in Europe.
Germany hosts a significant number of U.S. service members as part of NATO and bilateral agreements.
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Nebraska is the first state to put into action new Medicaid work rules from a federal law signed by President Donald Trump. Able-bodied adults on Medicaid must work, volunteer, or attend school for 80 hours a month unless they have young children or disabilities. Experts warn many could lose health coverage, which may hurt people’s health and strain local care services.
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Nebraska started enforcing Medicaid work requirements for adults aged 19 to 64 without dependents.
The rules say these adults must work or do approved activities, like volunteering or going to school, for 80 hours each month.
People with disabilities or parents with children under 14 are exempt from these work rules.
Between 28,000 and 41,000 Nebraskans might lose Medicaid coverage by 2034 because of these new rules.
Nationwide, over 5 million people could lose Medicaid due to similar work requirements.
The federal Medicaid program face cuts totaling more than $900 billion under the law.
The law also demands states check Medicaid eligibility twice a year (instead of once) and limits coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Supporters say work rules help reduce waste and encourage personal responsibility, while critics warn of negative health and economic effects.
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A man named Cole Tomas Allen allegedly tried to attack President Donald Trump at a press event in Washington. There are conflicting reports about whether a Secret Service officer was actually shot during the incident, and officials are still investigating the facts.
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The incident happened at the Washington Hilton during a press gala.
President Trump and some officials said a Secret Service officer was shot but survived because of a bulletproof vest.
Court papers do not clearly state that the suspect shot the officer.
The suspect fired a shotgun, but the five shots fired did not hit him.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested and charged; he had a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun, and three knives.
The Acting US Attorney General initially said the officer was shot but later said the details were still being confirmed.
Prosecutors have not charged Allen with assaulting the officer yet.
The investigation and ballistics analysis are ongoing to clarify what happened.
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President Donald Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have ended. This announcement came on the 60-day deadline when the president must seek Congress's approval to continue military actions.
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President Trump sent a letter to Congress stating that hostilities with Iran have ended.
The letter was sent on a Friday, which was the 60-day deadline for military action authorization.
The 60-day deadline means the president needs Congress’s approval to continue military operations beyond that time.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean discussed the situation.
No further military actions against Iran were announced as part of this letter.
The letter marks a key moment in the balance of military power between the president and Congress.
This follows a process where the president can act for a limited time without prior congressional consent.
The situation relates to U.S. national security and decisions about military engagement.
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A recent Pew Research Center poll shows that President Donald Trump's approval rating is falling among people who voted for him in the 2024 election. His overall approval is currently 34%, which is the lowest since he started his second term, with notable declines among younger voters and Hispanic supporters.
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President Trump’s approval rating among his 2024 voters dropped from 95% in early 2025 to 78% in April 2026.
Overall, 34% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s job performance, while 64% disapprove.
The poll surveyed 5,103 adults from April 20 to 26, 2026, with a 1.6% margin of error.
Younger Trump voters under age 35 approve his job at 57%, compared to 87% approval among voters 50 and older.
Hispanic Trump voters’ approval has fallen 27 points since early 2025, while white voters’ approval dropped 14 points.
Drops in approval may affect election turnout, legislative efforts, and Republican candidates in upcoming midterms.
White House spokesperson emphasized the 2024 election results as proof of the president’s strong support and progress.
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Spirit Airlines may go out of business soon because rescue talks with President Donald Trump's administration have stopped. Experts are concerned about the impact this could have on the airline industry and the economy.
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Spirit Airlines is facing a possible collapse as early as Saturday.
Bailout discussions with President Donald Trump's White House have failed.
The airline's situation could affect other airlines and the overall economy.
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the details.
Aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk provides analysis on the economic consequences.
The news was shared through CBS News broadcasts and apps.
Spirit Airlines is a major low-cost airline in the United States.
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The Pentagon plans to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany. This move reflects President Donald Trump’s dissatisfaction with European allies’ support in the U.S. military efforts related to Iran.
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Around 5,000 American forces will be pulled out of Germany.
The U.S. has over 36,000 active troops in Germany, the largest overseas force except for Japan.
The troop withdrawal is linked to President Trump’s criticism of Germany and NATO allies for not joining the U.S. more directly in the conflict with Iran.
Some troops leaving Germany may return to the U.S. before being sent to other areas, focusing on U.S. and Indo-Pacific priorities.
Germany hosts important U.S. military commands and a major medical center for injured U.S. soldiers.
President Trump has expressed frustrations with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and questioned NATO’s role amid the Iran conflict.
Trump has threatened to leave NATO but is limited by a 2023 law requiring Congressional approval.
The troop reduction plans were considered in Trump’s previous term but canceled by President Biden.
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Large crowds took part in May Day protests across many U.S. cities on Friday. People demonstrated against issues like immigration policies, social injustice, and the Trump administration while police responded to some protests, including arrests in New York City.
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May Day protests happened in cities like Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.
Demonstrators focused on topics such as immigration, social justice, and opposition to policies from President Trump’s administration.
Police in New York City detained at least one protester for blocking the entrance to the New York Stock Exchange.
Some protests included union members, such as workers from the Local 11 union in Los Angeles.
Demonstrations took place near important locations including the White House, Union Park (Chicago), and San Francisco International Airport.
Family members of people affected by immigration enforcement participated in protests in Washington DC.
Protests involved marches, rallies, and picketing at sites connected to the issues being raised.
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President Donald Trump wrote to Congress saying that fighting with Iran has stopped after a ceasefire began on April 7, 2026. He said this means he does not need Congress’s approval to keep military actions going, challenging the usual 60-day limit set by the War Powers Act.
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President Trump notified Congress on February 28, 2026, about US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
The War Powers Act requires presidential military actions to get congressional approval after 60 days unless the war ends.
Trump said on May 1, 2026, that he ordered a two-week ceasefire starting April 7, which has been extended and stopped the fighting.
Trump argues he does not need Congress’s approval for this action and called the War Powers Act unconstitutional.
Democrats and legal experts say Trump’s continued military actions without approval break the law and the balance of power in the government.
Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the war as illegal and dangerous, while Senate Republicans blocked a resolution to end the war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the 60-day limit should pause during a ceasefire, but some senators disagreed.
The Pentagon plans to keep adjusting military forces in the region to respond to threats from Iran and its allies.
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President Donald Trump approved all state permits for the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season, allowing more fishing days in southeastern coastal states. While supporters say this expands fishing access due to a recovering fish population, conservation groups warn it could lead to overfishing and harm the fish stock.
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President Trump confirmed state permits for the 2026 red snapper fishing season in southeastern states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Red snapper fishing has been limited federally for years due to past low fish populations and ongoing rebuilding plans through 2044.
States want more control over fishing seasons to increase fishing days while still applying catch limits and size rules.
The Gulf of Mexico has already given states greater control, but reports suggest fish size is shrinking and fishermen must travel farther to catch fish.
Ocean Conservancy and marine scientists warn that longer seasons risk overfishing, which could damage fish stocks and the future fishing industry.
The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires annual catch limits to prevent overfishing, but critics say longer seasons may undermine these protections.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the plan for boosting access and returning management powers to states.
Conservationists emphasize that overfishing now could negatively impact future generations of fishermen.
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President Donald Trump said his administration is still thinking about using taxpayer money to help Spirit Airlines, which is struggling financially. Talks are happening, but no final decision has been made yet, and an announcement could come soon.
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President Trump spoke about the possibility of a government bailout for Spirit Airlines.
The airline is facing financial difficulties and risks bankruptcy.
The administration has not made a final decision on the bailout.
An announcement about the deal might happen as soon as Friday or Saturday.
Trump said the government will only support the airline if it is a good deal.
Rising fuel costs have been putting pressure on budget airlines like Spirit.
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Janet Yellen, who was Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve chair, criticized the Department of Justice’s investigation into Jerome Powell. She called the investigation a troubling attack on the Federal Reserve’s independence, saying President Trump’s actions are unprecedented.
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Janet Yellen served as Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve chair.
Jerome Powell is the current Federal Reserve chair and Yellen’s successor.
The Department of Justice is investigating Jerome Powell.
Yellen described the investigation as an attack on the Fed’s independence.
She said President Trump’s actions in this case are unprecedented and disturbing.
The Federal Reserve is an independent agency that sets U.S. monetary policy.
Protecting the Fed’s independence is important to many economic experts.
The investigation has raised concerns about possible political interference.
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy rejected a major election reform bill on the grounds that it would cause too many difficulties to carry out before the upcoming November elections. The bill had wide support from both parties but was seen as too challenging to apply so close to an important election year in Alaska.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska vetoed an election reform bill.
The bill received support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
Dunleavy said the bill would create many problems for running elections smoothly.
The veto was based on concerns about changes happening close to the November elections.
The upcoming election in Alaska includes several major statewide races.
The governor’s decision prevents immediate changes in how elections are run this year.
The bill aimed to change how Alaska conducts its elections with new rules or procedures.
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