A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner has increased pressure on Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has been without funding for 73 days due to political disagreements. Senate Democrats oppose funding DHS without changes to immigration enforcement, while House Republicans support full funding, leading to a deadlock.
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The DHS has been unfunded for 73 days because Congress cannot agree on the budget.
The shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner raised concerns about security and the need to fund DHS agencies.
The U.S. Secret Service, part of DHS, is involved in security for important events and currently lacks funding.
Senate Democrats block full DHS funding, demanding immigration enforcement reforms after a fatal shooting by a federal agent.
Senate Republicans propose separate funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using a special budget process.
The Senate has passed bills funding DHS except ICE and CBP, with unanimous votes.
House Republicans want the Senate to approve their full DHS funding bill and plan a vote soon on the Senate’s budget for ICE and CBP.
The funding deadlock continues, and new DHS funding is unlikely before May.
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A shooting occurred near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an event involving the U.S. press and political figures. President Donald Trump called the shooter a "lone wolf," but the incident raised concerns about increasing hate, political violence, and misinformation in America.
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The shooting happened near the White House Correspondents' Dinner on a Saturday night.
President Trump described the shooter as acting alone.
The event highlighted ongoing issues of mass shootings and political violence in the U.S.
The media faces challenges from social media, where false information and hateful messages spread easily.
The quiet cancelation of a planned speech reflected tensions between traditional media and political attacks.
America is approaching its 250th anniversary amid rising political hostility.
Gerrymandering (redrawing voting districts for political advantage) may encourage extreme political speech.
Experts discussed the role of free speech, political divisions, and media influence in today's U.S. environment.
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A man named Cole Tomas Allen was charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Allen appeared in court and will stay in jail while the case moves forward.
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Cole Tomas Allen tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives.
Shots were fired during the incident, causing President Trump to be rushed off stage.
Guests at the event hid under their tables during the shooting.
Allen was arrested at the scene and faces federal charges including attempted assassination of President Trump and two firearms charges.
Allen did not enter a plea when he appeared in court.
The judge ordered Allen to remain detained pending further hearings.
Allen is 31 years old and from Torrance, California.
One of Allen’s lawyers said he has no previous criminal record.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, which allows immigrants from unsafe countries to stay in the U.S. Many people from other TPS-designated countries, like El Salvador, also watch closely because their status could be affected. TPS has helped many immigrants live and work legally in the U.S. for years, but the Trump administration has ended TPS for several countries.
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TPS lets people from unsafe countries stay legally in the U.S. with work permits, renewed every 18 months if conditions remain unsafe at home.
The Supreme Court case focuses on whether ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians was handled properly and fairly.
About 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians were affected by the decision to end TPS.
Around 200,000 Salvadorans have lived in the U.S. under TPS for about 25 years, since major earthquakes in 2001.
Nearly all Salvadoran TPS holders have family in the U.S., many with children born here who are U.S. citizens.
President Donald Trump’s administration ended TPS for 12 countries up for renewal during his time.
TPS was created in 1990 to protect people from deportation when their countries face disasters or conflicts.
Trump ended TPS status for around 1 million people from Venezuela, Honduras, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, and others.
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Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, is a 31-year-old man from Torrance, California. He has worked for a tutoring company and studied mechanical engineering at Caltech, where he was involved in a Christian fellowship.
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The shooting suspect is named Cole Tomas Allen.
He is 31 years old and from Torrance, California.
Allen worked for a company that tutors college-age students.
He studied mechanical engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
He identifies as a mechanical engineer, game developer, and teacher.
He participated in Caltech’s Christian fellowship group.
The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on Sunday that if House Democrats win the majority in the next election, they will not focus on trying to impeach President Donald Trump. Jeffries spoke before a news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
He made a statement on Sunday about the Democrats' plans if they regain the House majority.
Jeffries said impeachment of President Donald Trump will not be a major focus.
The news conference was scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
The statement came ahead of the midterm elections for the House of Representatives.
House Democrats are planning their approach depending on election results.
The news conference could provide more information about their plans.
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The Virginia Supreme Court reviewed a case about whether Democrats followed the rules when they held a special session to change voting district boundaries. Republicans say Democrats stretched the rules to gain an advantage before the upcoming elections.
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The Virginia Supreme Court is considering the legality of a redistricting referendum led by Democrats.
The referendum gave Democrats a better chance in upcoming elections by changing district boundaries.
Republicans filed the case, claiming Democrats wrongly extended a special legislative session.
The special session was specifically called to address redistricting issues.
The court heard oral arguments on Monday morning about the dispute.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting districts that can affect election outcomes.
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The Washington Hilton hotel confirmed it followed strict Secret Service security rules during the White House Correspondents Association dinner. On Saturday, a man with a gun tried to get past a security checkpoint and exchanged fire with officers.
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The incident happened on Saturday during the White House Correspondents Association dinner.
An armed man charged at a security checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton hotel.
Law enforcement officers fired at the man in response.
The hotel stated it was following strict security measures set by the U.S. Secret Service.
The security protocols were in place specifically for this event.
No further details on injuries or arrests were provided in the article.
The event involved President Donald Trump, who was attending the dinner.
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case about whether people can sue companies that make pesticides, like Monsanto, if their products cause health problems. The case focuses on whether these companies must warn consumers about possible health risks.
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The Supreme Court held oral arguments on Monday about a pesticide lawsuit.
The case involves claims that some pesticides may harm people's health.
The question is if pesticide companies must warn users of those health risks.
Monsanto and similar companies are linked to the lawsuit.
The court’s decision could change how easy it is for Americans to sue pesticide makers.
The case may impact consumer safety rules related to pesticides.
The ruling could affect many pending or future lawsuits about pesticides.
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A man named Cole Tomas Allen was charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting. He also faces two federal gun charges and did not enter a plea during his court hearing.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, fired several shots and hit a Secret Service agent near the event.
Allen was charged with attempted assassination of President Trump and two federal gun charges.
The motive is not confirmed, but officials believe Allen targeted the president and other top officials.
Allen initially spoke with law enforcement but stopped cooperating.
His writings showed he was against President Trump and had plans to "fix issues" in the world.
Allen is from California and appeared in federal court in Washington, D.C.
He is expected back in court to decide if he will stay in custody.
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President Donald Trump has dismissed the members of the National Science Board, an independent group that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF). The board advises on science policy and approves major funding, but its members were told their positions ended immediately by a presidential order.
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The National Science Board guides the NSF and advises the president and Congress on science and engineering.
The board usually has 25 members appointed by the president for six-year terms.
President Trump’s administration sent emails terminating the board members’ positions effective immediately.
The dismissed members are experts from universities and industry in fields like astronomy, math, chemistry, and aerospace.
The NSF had a proposed budget cut of over 50% last year by the Trump administration, but Congress kept the funding.
Similar large budget cuts are being discussed again for the upcoming year.
Without the National Science Board, it may be easier for the administration to reduce NSF funding.
Critics say these actions could harm important scientific research and training for future scientists.
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The White House press secretary said that harsh language from some Democrats contributed to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. She said the violence came from ongoing negative talk about President Donald Trump and his supporters.
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The shooting happened on Saturday at the WHCA dinner.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the statement.
Leavitt said comments from Democrats and some media have demonized President Trump and his supporters.
She linked this negative language to the political violence at the event.
The White House blamed this rhetoric for contributing to the attack.
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Former Senator Ben Sasse said in an interview that Congress is not addressing big or important future issues. He criticized both the Republican and Democratic parties for lacking strong ideas about the country’s future in areas like national security.
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Ben Sasse is a former U.S. Senator from Nebraska.
He gave an interview published on a Monday (date not specified).
Sasse said Congress is not focusing on major or important questions.
He criticized both political parties, Republicans and Democrats, equally.
According to Sasse, neither party has good ideas about long-term issues like the years 2030 or 2050.
He mentioned national security as an example of an area lacking forward-looking plans.
The comments reflect concerns about political leaders not preparing for future challenges.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro held a press conference after the first court hearing of the suspected gunman linked to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The suspect is named Cole Allen, aged 31.
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The press conference took place on Monday afternoon.
Officials present included the Acting Attorney General, FBI Director, and U.S. Attorney for D.C.
The event followed the initial court appearance of the suspected shooter.
The suspect’s name is Cole Allen.
Cole Allen is 31 years old.
The incident involves a gunman connected to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Details about the suspect were released before the court hearing.
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President Donald Trump has demanded that ABC fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel after Kimmel made a joke about first lady Melania Trump. The joke called her “an expectant widow,” referring to her having a “glow,” and aired shortly before a separate news event involving a gunman.
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President Donald Trump wants ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night comedy host on ABC.
Kimmel made a joke describing Melania Trump as “an expectant widow.”
The joke mentioned Melania’s “glow,” implying she was pregnant.
The joke aired two days before a gunman-related news event.
The joke drew public attention and controversy.
The president’s call to fire Kimmel is a direct response to this joke.
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The Virginia Supreme Court is reviewing a legal challenge to a redistricting plan approved by voters that favors Democrats. Republicans argue the legislature did not follow proper rules when placing the plan on the ballot, which could lead the court to cancel the recent vote and the redrawing of districts.
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Virginia’s Democratic-led legislature created a new congressional district map that could give Democrats four more U.S. House seats.
Voters narrowly approved this redistricting plan last week.
Republicans claim the legislature broke state rules by not properly timing the vote to put the amendment on the ballot.
The state constitution requires a two-step legislative approval with an election in between to place such amendments before voters.
The first legislative vote occurred during early voting but before Election Day, raising questions about whether this timing was valid.
Lawyers disagree on the definition of “election”: one side says it means just Election Day; the other says it includes the entire early voting period.
The case reflects a wider national fight over redistricting that can affect control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
No decision has been made yet by the Virginia Supreme Court.
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North Carolina state Representative Nasif Majeed left the Democratic Party and is now serving as an independent. He made this decision after losing a primary election and said he wants to focus on representing people rather than a party.
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Nasif Majeed is a state Representative from North Carolina.
He left the Democratic Party to become an independent member of the state legislature.
Majeed announced this change after losing the Democratic primary election in March.
He said his decision is based on representing constituents, not party politics.
Majeed is the second North Carolina Democrat to leave the party recently; Carla Cunningham also became unaffiliated after losing a primary.
Both lost to more progressive Democrats in their primaries.
Majeed faced criticism for voting with Republicans to override a veto on a bill about sexuality and religion in schools.
He represents a district in Mecklenburg County, which includes Charlotte.
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Cole Allen, 31, was charged by federal prosecutors for trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He appeared in court and faces three charges related to disrupting the event but did not enter a plea.
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Cole Allen is accused of attempting to kill President Trump.
The incident happened at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Allen allegedly tried to break through a security checkpoint in Washington, D.C.
He faces three federal criminal charges.
Allen did not enter a plea during his first court hearing.
The event is an annual black-tie dinner for journalists and public officials.
The Justice Department is handling the prosecution.
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Federal authorities charged Cole Tomas Allen, 31, with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after he allegedly tried to breach security at a press gala and shot a Secret Service agent. Allen has also been charged with firearms offenses and is being held in custody as the case moves forward.
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Cole Tomas Allen is accused of trying to kill President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
He reportedly shot a Secret Service agent while trying to get past security.
Allen is 31 years old and from Torrance, California.
He appeared in federal court wearing a prison jumpsuit and agreed to answer questions truthfully.
Allen holds a master’s degree in computer science.
He faces a three-count complaint including attempted assassination and firearms charges.
The judge has ordered Allen to remain detained pending further hearings.
White House officials said that political attacks on President Trump have inspired violent acts but do not view this incident as a security failure.
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The Birmingham city council leader says a new offer to bin workers could end the year-long strike. The strike began over pay cuts and job changes and caused a large buildup of rubbish in the city.
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Birmingham bin workers started striking in January 2025 and stopped working completely in March.
The strike was over proposed pay cuts and changes to their jobs.
The council declared a major incident after 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piled up.
The council leader, John Cotton, says a new offer could finally end the strike.
The union, Unite, says the offer includes a delay on salary cuts and permanent jobs for long-term agency workers.
Disciplinary actions and legal battles between the workers and council would be dropped under the deal.
The strike relates to the council’s plan to remove a waste officer role, which workers say would cost them £8,000 a year.
Birmingham council faced big financial problems after paying out £760 million for past equal pay claims, leading to government commissioners running the council.
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