White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a news briefing two days after a shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The shooting led the Secret Service to quickly protect President Donald Trump and take him to safety.
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The briefing was given by Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary.
The event discussed was a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The shooting forced the Secret Service to act quickly.
President Donald Trump was rushed to safety during the incident.
The briefing took place two days after the shooting happened.
CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro and Shanelle Kaul provided additional coverage after the briefing.
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A new bill called the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 has been introduced in the U.S. House to change how Medicare Advantage plans work. The bill aims to limit delays and denials of care by private insurers and make these plans follow rules more like traditional Medicare.
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The bill was introduced by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, many of whom are doctors.
Medicare Advantage plans are run by private companies but serve more than half of Medicare-eligible seniors.
The bill would stop Medicare Advantage plans from having stricter coverage rules than traditional Medicare.
Plans must respond to regular care approval requests within 72 hours and urgent ones within 24 hours.
Prior authorization (approval before care) would be limited and banned in certain cases, like when services were already approved.
Plans could not deny payment after authorizing care.
A system to score plan compliance would be created, and poorly performing plans might lose payments.
The bill is supported by provider groups but may face opposition from insurance companies, who say prior authorization helps control costs.
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Mass shootings and political violence have become common in the United States. A legal expert says this is due to three main reasons: violence becoming normal, harsher political language since President Trump’s 2015 campaign, and easy access to guns.
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Mass shootings and political violence are frequent in the US.
Violence is seen as a normal part of American life by some experts.
Political language has become more violent since President Trump started running for president in 2015.
The availability of firearms in the US is high and easy.
These factors combine and influence each other to increase violence.
The issue of gun violence is often discussed in politics.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected conspiracy theories claiming that a shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner was fake. She emphasized the importance of finding and sharing the real facts about the incident.
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A shooting occurred near the WHCA dinner event over the weekend.
Some social media users spread false claims that the shooting was staged.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, denied these claims.
Leavitt stressed the need to focus on truth and accurate information.
The White House aims to provide facts about this and similar cases.
The incident took place during a major event attended by press and officials.
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One person died and six others were hurt after a shooting happened early Monday at an illegal car rally held in a parking garage in Columbia, Maryland. Police are still investigating the shooting, and no suspect information or clear motive has been released yet.
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The shooting occurred around 5:27 a.m. in a parking garage on Alexander Bell Drive in Howard County, Maryland.
One adult male was found dead at the scene from gunshot wounds.
Six people were injured, with all injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The event was an unsanctioned car rally, which some attendees came from outside the county.
Police do not yet know how many shooters were involved or what triggered the shooting.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and asking the public for tips.
So far this year, there have been 98 mass shootings in the U.S., according to the Gun Violence Archive.
The incident reflects ongoing issues with mass shootings in public and semi-public places.
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The Trump administration ordered an oil company to restart drilling off the coast of California, despite state opposition, citing national security reasons related to global oil supply risks. California officials argue the action violates state laws and environmental protections and have taken legal steps to stop the operation.
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Oil is flowing again through a Pacific Ocean pipeline that crosses California state park land after being idle since a 2015 oil spill.
The 2015 spill caused extensive environmental damage, killing many animals and harming fisheries.
The federal government used a Cold War-era law to require Sable Offshore Corp. to resume oil production, citing the Iran war and global oil supply concerns.
Over 60% of oil refined in California is imported, much passing through a risky shipping channel near Iran.
California officials are suing to stop the pipeline and want it removed, calling the federal action trespassing.
The local community opposes the drilling due to past pollution and environmental risks.
Sable claims to have all required permits and says production will boost California’s in-state oil by 15%.
Experts and California’s Attorney General say the federal government’s national security argument is not valid and that U.S. oil production already exceeds demand.
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The White House press secretary spoke to reporters about a shooting that happened at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The briefing covered details about the event and the ongoing investigation.
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The shooting took place at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the incident publicly.
The event was held in Washington, DC.
Authorities are investigating the suspect involved in the shooting.
The shooting caused disruption and concern during the event.
President Donald Trump and other officials are monitoring the situation.
Security measures and threat conditions at government events are being reviewed.
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New information has come out about the person suspected of the shooting related to the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect reportedly sent a message, called a "manifesto," to their family explaining their actions. The news report provides updates from Torrance, California.
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The suspect is linked to a shooting connected to the White House Correspondents' Dinner event.
The suspect sent a document described as a "manifesto" to their family.
Details about the suspect and the manifesto have recently been revealed.
The information was reported from Torrance, California.
CBS News correspondent Carter Evans provided the update.
The shooting incident is under investigation.
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Preservationists are continuing their lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, despite a request from the Justice Department to drop the case after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The lawsuit argues that Congress must approve the ballroom construction, which has not happened, and the legal concerns remain the same regardless of recent events.
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Preservationists filed a lawsuit against the planned White House ballroom costing $400 million.
The Justice Department asked them to drop the lawsuit after a shooting at the media dinner.
Preservationists refused, saying the Constitution requires Congress to approve the project.
The ballroom project includes private funding, but some public funds pay for security and a bunker.
The East Wing of the White House was demolished to make space for the ballroom.
A federal appeals court allowed the project to continue while the case is being reviewed.
A hearing on the lawsuit is set for June 5.
The preservation group argues President Trump moved forward without approval from federal agencies or Congress.
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The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that may change how asylum rules work. Congress needs to update asylum laws to handle border security and treat people fairly.
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The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case related to asylum policy.
The case could lead to changes in how asylum seekers are treated.
Congress is responsible for making laws about asylum.
There is a need to balance border security with respect for human rights.
Modernizing asylum rules could prevent conflict between the courts and lawmakers.
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Rachel Fulton, a woman in Tennessee, had to travel to another state to get an abortion to save her life because Tennessee bans most abortions. She joined a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion restrictions that make it hard for doctors to provide care when a patient’s health is at risk.
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Tennessee bans abortions except for very limited cases where the patient’s life is at risk.
Rachel Fulton’s unborn baby had a serious condition that meant the baby would not survive long after birth, and her own life was in danger.
Fulton had to travel hours out of state to get an abortion from a doctor who did not know her medical history.
She joined a lawsuit with other patients, doctors, and medical groups challenging the state’s abortion ban.
The lawsuit claims Tennessee’s restrictions interfere with providing proper medical care for patients.
The trial was postponed at the last moment due to an appeal.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is leading the legal challenge against the state’s abortion rules.
Fulton wants to prevent others from facing the same difficult situation she experienced.
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First Lady Melania Trump criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel for jokes he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling them hateful and harmful. She spoke out after a gunman opened fire at the event, but no one was hurt, and the suspect was arrested.
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Melania Trump called Jimmy Kimmel’s jokes “hateful and violent rhetoric.”
The criticism came after Kimmel joked about her during a mock White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The real dinner was interrupted by gunshots; everyone was evacuated safely.
The suspected shooter, Cole Allen, was caught and is facing federal court.
Melania Trump said Kimmel’s words deepen political division in the country.
She urged ABC, Kimmel’s network, to stand against his behavior.
Kimmel was taken off the air briefly in September after controversial comments about a shooting.
Kimmel later said he did not intend to blame any group for the actions of the shooter.
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President Donald Trump spoke with CBS News about a recent attempt by a gunman to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect, Cole Allen, was stopped and faces federal charges after sending a message to family describing his plan to target Trump administration officials.
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A gunman tried to enter the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
The suspect is Cole Allen, 31, a Caltech graduate from Torrance, California.
Allen was tackled at the scene and is charged with federal crimes.
Before the attack, Allen emailed family a "manifesto" explaining his plan to target officials in the Trump administration.
President Trump denied accusations made in Allen’s message, calling the suspect "a sick person."
The president and First Lady were quickly protected by the Secret Service during the incident.
Trump said he was not worried during the event despite the danger.
The First Lady appeared visibly upset during and after the incident.
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The man accused of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is Cole Allen, a 31-year-old teacher and game developer. Authorities say he traveled from California to Washington, D.C. with plans to cause violence at the event. He is set to appear in court soon.
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The suspect’s name is Cole Allen and he is 31 years old.
He works as a teacher and creates video games.
Allen traveled from California to Washington, D.C.
His goal was to disrupt the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
The event is a formal black-tie dinner held annually.
Law enforcement has arrested him ahead of his first court appearance.
The court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
Details about his motivations are being revealed as the investigation continues.
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Some budget airlines have asked President Donald Trump for a $2.5 million financial bailout. The discussion is about the impact of global conflicts on American people's money, jobs, and daily expenses.
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Budget airlines requested $2.5 million in financial help.
The request was made to President Donald Trump.
The issue relates to effects of global conflicts on Americans.
These effects include job security and the cost of living.
The debate involves how the government should respond to economic problems caused by international situations.
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Luther Davis, a former Alabama defensive tackle, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He impersonated three NFL players during video calls to deceive investors.
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Luther Davis played defensive tackle at the University of Alabama.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
He also pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft.
Davis pretended to be NFL players during video calls.
The impersonation was used to mislead investors.
The case was handled in federal court in Atlanta.
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A mental health nurse admitted to making mistakes in the records of Valdo Calocane, a man diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia who killed three people in Nottingham in June 2023. The nurse acknowledged errors in risk assessments and missing important information about Calocane's history of violence and mental health episodes.
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Valdo Calocane stabbed three people to death and tried to kill three others in Nottingham on June 13, 2023.
Calocane had paranoid schizophrenia and was under care from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust between 2020 and 2022.
He was detained under the Mental Health Act four times and hospitalized multiple times before the attacks.
Nurse Busayo Ajewole admitted to errors in Calocane’s medical records, including copying and pasting information and missing critical details.
The nurse incorrectly recorded that Calocane had no history of violence, despite previous incidents including assaults on police officers.
Important violent incidents and risk factors were not properly noted in risk assessment forms or communicated to Calocane’s general practitioner.
Calocane assaulted a police officer in September 2022 and had to be restrained with a Taser.
The inquiry highlighted significant problems with the accuracy and completeness of Calocane’s mental health records.
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A federal judge ordered the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing green card applications that had been paused for immigrants from countries affected by the Trump administration's travel ban. The judge ruled that the pause was unlawful and must end so that the applications of 83 immigrants already in the U.S. can move forward.
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A federal judge in Maryland issued a 39-page ruling against USCIS’s pause on green card applications.
The paused applications involved immigrants from 39 countries impacted by the travel ban or visa restrictions.
83 applicants currently in the United States were affected directly by the pause.
The judge said USCIS cannot refuse to review or decide on applications indefinitely.
USCIS collected over $1 billion in fees from about 2 million applications during the pause.
The travel ban and application pause were part of policies from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The decision may help others on the travel ban list who were waiting for their cases to be heard.
USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security had not responded publicly to the ruling as of the article’s publication.
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Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old engineer and teacher from California, tried to attack President Donald Trump and officials at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He was caught by the Secret Service before he could cause harm.
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The incident happened at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Cole Tomas Allen had guns and knives with him when he checked into the hotel.
He planned to target President Donald Trump and other administration officials.
The Secret Service stopped Allen before he could carry out his attack.
Allen is a 31-year-old engineer and teacher from California.
The motive may be linked to files related to Jeffrey Epstein, based on Allen’s revealed manifesto.
This attempt is one of several recent plots against President Trump that have been prevented.
Law enforcement confirmed Allen was detained and is under investigation.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new congressional maps that could give Republicans up to four more House seats in the 2024 elections. The plan will be discussed in a special session of Florida’s legislature and faces legal and political challenges, with Democrats warning it could backfire.
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Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan to redraw Florida’s congressional districts.
The plan aims to increase Republican seats by up to four in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Florida currently has 20 Republican and 7 Democratic House seats, with one seat recently vacated.
The redistricting follows population growth and shifts after the 2020 census.
DeSantis argues the new maps prevent racial-based districting, which he calls unconstitutional.
Democrats warn the plan could help them by creating competitive districts and promise strong campaigns.
The new maps will be debated in a special legislative session starting Tuesday.
Similar redistricting battles are ongoing in other states like Texas and Virginia, involving court cases and political disputes.
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