House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for blaming Democrats for a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Jeffries called Leavitt a “stone-cold liar” in response to her statements.
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The incident involved a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, blamed Democrats for the shooting.
Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
Jeffries publicly called Leavitt a “stone-cold liar.”
The exchange took place on Monday following the shooting event.
This incident has caused tension between political leaders and the White House press team.
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is an annual event involving journalists and government officials.
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Representative Thomas Massie says he no longer expects support from Elon Musk in his upcoming primary race, despite Musk's earlier promise. Massie faces a strong challenge from Ed Gallrein, a Navy SEAL veteran backed by President Trump, making this primary a key test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party.
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Elon Musk promised support for Thomas Massie last year but has not helped with the current primary.
President Donald Trump supports Ed Gallrein, who is challenging Massie in the Republican primary.
Massie is the first sitting Republican Congressman targeted by Trump's political group for defeat this election cycle.
Recent polls show Massie leads Gallrein by a smaller margin than in past elections: about 47% to 38%.
Massie believes some business donors avoid politics unless they fully support Trump to protect their businesses.
Musk has donated large sums to Republican super PACs and supported other pro-Trump candidates, including one running for Senate.
The primary election is on May 19 and is seen as a measure of Trump's strength in GOP primaries.
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Thousands of people in Michigan lost power Monday evening because of strong winds and severe thunderstorms. The storms caused trees to fall and power lines to break, mainly affecting western parts of the state.
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Over 61,000 Consumers Energy customers lost power as of early Monday evening.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties including Kent, Calhoun, Barry, and Eaton.
Wind gusts reached up to 70 miles per hour in some areas.
Storms brought strong winds, heavy rain, and the possibility of small hail and isolated tornadoes.
Consumers Energy has more than 300 repair crews working to restore electricity.
The largest number of outages were in West Michigan counties like Kalamazoo, Ottawa, and Kent.
Consumers Energy provides electricity to about 6.8 million people across Michigan.
Residents were advised to stay indoors and away from downed power lines while storms continue.
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The CDC decided to stop recommending that newborn babies get a hepatitis B vaccine dose within 24 hours after birth. New research says this change could cause hundreds more infections, worse health problems, and higher healthcare costs.
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The CDC recently changed its rule about giving newborns the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours after birth.
Before, babies were routinely given this vaccine dose shortly after birth to prevent hepatitis B infection.
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics warns that stopping this early vaccine dose will likely cause hundreds more hepatitis B infections.
The research says more infections will also result in worse health effects for those affected.
It also predicts that healthcare costs will rise by millions of dollars due to these infections.
The CDC approved this change in December, indicating it is a recent decision.
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can be prevented effectively with vaccination.
Early vaccination has been a standard practice for many years to protect infants from this virus.
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Jessica Mann testified for the third time in the retrial of Harvey Weinstein's 2013 rape allegation. Weinstein’s previous conviction was overturned for reasons not related to her testimony, leading to multiple court cases focusing on different charges.
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Jessica Mann accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.
Mann has testified three times about her experiences with Weinstein.
Weinstein denies all sexual assault accusations.
Weinstein’s 2020 conviction was overturned due to legal issues unrelated to Mann’s testimony.
A jury deadlocked on some charges in a retrial last year, leading to this latest trial focused solely on Mann’s allegation.
Mann described how she met Weinstein at a party, thought he was interested in her career, and later had a complicated relationship with him.
Mann said Weinstein raped her after trapping her in a hotel room despite her protests.
Mann is prepared to continue testifying to see justice served.
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The Trump administration will give money back to two energy companies so they stop working on offshore wind projects and focus on fossil fuels instead. The Interior Department said it will refund Global Infrastructure Partners and Golden State Wind for fees they paid to build offshore wind farms.
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The Trump administration is encouraging energy companies to move away from offshore wind energy.
Two companies, Global Infrastructure Partners and Golden State Wind, will receive refunds from the Interior Department.
These refunds are for fees the companies paid to develop offshore wind projects.
The goal is to have these companies invest more in fossil fuels like oil and gas.
Offshore wind energy involves building wind farms out at sea to generate electricity.
Fossil fuels include oil, coal, and natural gas, which come from natural resources underground.
President Donald Trump’s administration supports fossil fuel industries as part of its energy policy.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he will continue to use strong language about fighting over redistricting, despite recent criticism after a shooting at an event attended by President Trump. Some conservatives have criticized Jeffries for his "maximum warfare" comment, but he does not plan to change his approach.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
Jeffries promised to use "maximum warfare" to fight over redistricting, which means strongly opposing how voting districts are drawn.
A shooting occurred at a press event where President Donald Trump was present.
After the shooting, conservatives criticized Jeffries for using aggressive language.
Jeffries responded that he does not care about the criticism and will keep his stance.
Redistricting is a political process that can affect election results by changing voting boundaries.
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About 2,600 steak and lobster meals were not served after the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner was interrupted by a shooting. The Washington Hilton hotel preserved the meals by freeze-drying them so they could be used later.
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The WHCA annual dinner was stopped early due to a shooting incident.
Approximately 2,600 steak and lobster dinners were left unserved.
The Washington Hilton hotel donated the meals instead of throwing them away.
Hotel staff used freeze-drying, a method that removes moisture to preserve food for longer times.
Weijia Jiang is the president of the White House Correspondents’ Association.
Jiang shared the information on the social media platform X.
The donated meals will be kept for future use or distribution.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Democrats are responsible for encouraging harsh talk against President Donald Trump. She made these remarks after a shooting happened at the correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC.
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The shooting occurred at the correspondents’ dinner event in Washington, DC.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
She blamed Democrats for spreading strong negative language against President Trump.
Leavitt described this negative language as a “cult of hatred.”
The comments were made in response to the shooting incident.
The article focuses on political tensions within the United States.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump asked ABC to fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he made a joke about the First Lady on his show. Kimmel joked that the First Lady had "the glow of an expectant widow" during a comedy bit about the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
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Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about First Lady Melania Trump on his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
The joke said Melania had "the glow of an expectant widow."
This joke was part of a comedy routine pretending to speak at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
The dinner was later disrupted by a man with weapons trying to enter the event.
Both President Trump and Melania Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the joke.
Melania Trump said on social media that people like Kimmel should not enter homes to spread hate.
President Trump supported his wife's call for ABC to fire the comedian.
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Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT after learning the accused killer in the deaths of two University of South Florida students used the chatbot. The suspect reportedly asked ChatGPT questions related to committing crimes before the students went missing.
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Florida AG James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for ChatGPT's alleged role in the killing of two USF students.
The accused, Hisham Abugharbieh, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two 27-year-old doctoral students.
Court records show Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT questions about putting a person in a garbage bag and other crime-related topics days before the victims disappeared.
The remains of one victim were found in trash bags on a bridge; a second body was found nearby.
This investigation follows a similar inquiry into ChatGPT’s alleged involvement in a previous shooting at Florida State University.
OpenAI said it will cooperate with the investigation but gave no further comment.
Florida lawmakers plan to discuss AI regulation during a special session starting Tuesday.
The suspect will appear before a judge for a status conference on Tuesday morning.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his use of the phrase "maximum warfare" to describe Democrats' efforts in redistricting despite criticism from Republicans. Jeffries said the phrase came from a source close to President Trump and stated he does not regret the comment, while also condemning political violence.
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Jeffries used the phrase "maximum warfare" to describe Democrats' redistricting strategy.
Republicans criticized the phrase, linking it to political violence after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Jeffries said he stands by the comment and dismissed Republican criticism.
The phrase was originally reported by The New York Times and attributed to a source close to President Trump.
Several House Republicans accused Jeffries of fueling partisan anger on social media.
Jeffries condemned all forms of political violence at his press conference.
The new redistricting map approved by Virginians could give Democrats a 10-1 majority.
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A recent poll shows that 64 percent of adults in the United States support birthright citizenship, meaning children born in the country automatically become citizens. The poll also found that 32 percent of people do not agree with this rule, which is part of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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The poll was conducted by Reuters/Ipsos.
64% of U.S. adults support birthright citizenship.
32% of respondents oppose birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship is based on the principle called jus soli, or “right of the soil.”
The rule is part of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The poll results were published recently, in early 2024.
The poll reflects current public opinion on this citizenship issue.
The topic of birthright citizenship is part of ongoing political discussion in the U.S.
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Senator Mark Warner of Virginia announced he will return to the Senate this week after taking time off due to the death of his daughter, Madison. He expressed gratitude for the support his family received during this difficult time.
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Senator Mark Warner represents Virginia.
Warner took a temporary break from Senate duties following his daughter Madison’s death.
He plans to return to the Senate this week.
Warner shared his message on the social media platform X.
His family appreciated the support they received after their loss.
The article focuses on Warner’s personal loss and return to work.
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President Donald Trump and the first lady welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for an official state visit on Monday. The event marked a formal meeting between the U.S. President and British monarch.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House on Monday.
The visit was a state visit, meaning it was an official and formal event.
President Donald Trump and the first lady greeted the royal couple.
The visit was covered by CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro and Nada Tawfik.
State visits are important for maintaining relationships between countries.
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the U.S. President.
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The person suspected of shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner faces charges for trying to kill President Donald Trump. The suspect also faces two other charges related to firearms.
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A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The suspect is charged with assassination attempt on President Trump.
There are two additional firearms-related charges against the suspect.
The incident is under investigation by authorities.
The news was reported by CBS News journalists Anna Schecter and Aaron Navarro.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event attended by journalists and political figures.
The charges are part of the initial formal legal actions in this case.
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Cole Allen tried to shoot President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He bought the guns years before, traveled by train from Los Angeles to Washington, and fired a shot that hit a Secret Service officer. Allen was arrested at the scene, and no one else was hurt.
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Cole Allen faces charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump and firing a gun during a violent crime.
Allen booked a hotel room at the Washington Hilton, where the dinner took place with over 2,500 attendees.
He traveled by train from Los Angeles to Chicago, then to Washington, arriving the day before the event.
At about 8:40 p.m., Allen ran through a security checkpoint holding a long gun and fired a shot.
A Secret Service officer was hit in the chest but survived and was released from the hospital.
The FBI says Allen fired a pistol bought in 2023 and had a shotgun bought in 2025.
Allen sent an email with a manifesto to his family and former employer before the attack.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were safely evacuated and not harmed.
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Four Democratic senators are investigating if the Pentagon failed to protect U.S. troops in Kuwait before an Iranian drone attack that killed six soldiers and wounded over 20. The attack happened at a command post that survivors said was not properly defended, while the Defense Department says troops were safeguarded.
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Six American service members died, and more than 20 were injured in the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
The attack targeted a tactical operations center surrounded by barriers designed against mortar blasts but not aerial drone attacks.
Survivors reported that the base was an older-style facility with limited defense against drones.
Four Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand, question the Pentagon’s preparations and protection measures.
Intelligence reportedly showed the base as a known potential target before the attack.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the attack as an unusual, powerful strike but said the center was fortified.
Survivors disagreed with Hegseth’s claim, stating the post was unprepared for such an attack.
The Defense Department declined to comment further due to an ongoing investigation, and Hegseth will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee soon.
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A new proposal in Congress aims to let millions of older Americans earn more money from work without losing Social Security benefits. The bill would remove a rule that reduces benefits for people who claim Social Security early and continue to work.
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The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act is a Republican-backed bill introduced by Representative Greg Murphy and supported by Senator Rick Scott.
The bill would repeal the Social Security "retirement earnings test" that currently reduces benefits if early claimants earn above a certain amount.
Under current law, workers who claim benefits before full retirement age lose $1 in benefits for every $2 earned above $24,480 in 2026.
Benefits withheld under this test are later credited back after reaching full retirement age.
The proposal seeks to remove this penalty so seniors can work and earn without benefit reductions.
Supporters say it will help seniors who work out of necessity or want to keep earning without losing benefits.
Critics worry the change could increase costs and strain the long-term finances of the Social Security Trust Fund.
The repeal would mainly help working seniors in physically demanding jobs, small business owners, and those supplementing income due to higher living costs.
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