Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chair, removing a major obstacle for President Trump’s pick. This decision came after the Department of Justice ended its investigation into current Fed chair Jerome Powell, meeting Tillis’s condition for backing Warsh.
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Senator Tillis had blocked Warsh’s confirmation until the DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell ended.
The DOJ dropped the criminal probe into Powell last week.
The DOJ will still allow an investigation into cost overruns at the Fed’s building renovation project.
Tillis was assured the DOJ might appeal a judge’s decision to stop Fed subpoenas, but not to continue the criminal investigation.
With Tillis’s support, Warsh’s nomination will likely move forward in the Senate banking committee.
Jerome Powell’s current term as Fed chair ends on May 15, giving less than three weeks for Warsh’s confirmation.
Powell may remain on the Fed’s board until 2028 if the investigation resolves to his satisfaction.
Tillis said Powell will decide when to leave the board based on the investigation’s final results.
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President Donald Trump said the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner was connected to religion. Investigators are still looking into the suspect’s reasons and have not officially confirmed the motive.
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The shooting happened at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner.
President Trump described the shooting as related to a “religious thing.”
Investigators have not yet confirmed the suspect’s motive.
Officials are continuing to gather information about the suspect and the incident.
President Trump mentioned the suspect had strong feelings of hatred over a long time.
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President Donald Trump spoke calmly after a man tried to attack him at a Washington hotel during an event. He called for Americans to unite and heal political divides amid rising violence but later returned to promoting his political goals and projects.
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A man armed with guns and knives tried to get past security at a Washington hotel where President Trump was attending an event.
The man, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested by authorities.
President Trump said this was likely a third attempt on his life in less than two years.
Trump described the presidency as a dangerous role and said political violence is increasing worldwide.
He urged Americans to put aside their differences and come together in unity.
After the incident, Trump promoted a White House ballroom construction project, claiming it would improve security.
Previously, after being wounded in a 2024 rally shooting, Trump also called for healing but later returned to his usual combative political style.
Trump’s recent statements mix calls for unity with ongoing political claims and attacks on opponents.
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During a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, UFC CEO Dana White said he found the experience exciting rather than frightening. The shooter was caught, and authorities believe the suspect targeted President Donald Trump and his top officials.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Dana White was sitting near the front and did not try to hide during the chaos.
White described the experience as "awesome" and paid close attention to what was happening.
Law enforcement arrested the suspect, named Cole Tomas Allen from California.
Officials believe the shooter was aiming at President Trump and senior members of his administration.
Dana White is a close ally of President Trump and has a strong relationship with him.
President Trump is known to enjoy UFC and plans a UFC fight event at the White House on June 14 for the country’s 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday.
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The CBS program "Face the Nation" featured interviews with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and CBS correspondent Weijia Jiang after gunshots were reported at an annual dinner. The show also included a discussion with Sir Christian Turner, the U.K. Ambassador to the United States.
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"Face the Nation" aired episodes on April 26.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on the show.
CBS correspondent Weijia Jiang, who is also White House Correspondents' Association President, was interviewed.
Their interview followed an incident involving gunshots at an annual dinner.
Sir Christian Turner, the U.K. Ambassador to the United States, also participated in the program.
The show was available on the CBS News app and website.
"Face the Nation" is a news program hosted by Margaret Brennan.
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A man named Cole Allen planned an attack targeting government officials, according to a senior official. Allen sent writings to his family before the event, showing anti-Trump and anti-Christian views, and used a legally owned gun in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Cole Allen, 31 years old, is the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
He wrote a "manifesto" expressing intent to target government officials.
Allen's social media contained messages against President Trump and Christianity.
He sent some writings to family members before the attack, prompting one to warn the police.
His family said he made radical statements and often talked about fixing world problems.
Allen legally owned two guns; one was used in the shooting.
He frequently practiced shooting at a range.
Allen was part of a group named "The Wide Awakes" and attended a protest called "No Kings" in California.
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Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner where President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were present. Video and reports show Secret Service agents escorted Vance away before Trump, but this was to follow safety rules separating them, not because Vance was prioritized.
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Shots were fired outside the Washington Hilton during the annual dinner attended by President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other officials.
The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, had firearms and knives and passed a Secret Service checkpoint.
Secret Service agents took Vance away about 12 seconds after the gunfire started.
President Trump was escorted offstage about 20 seconds after Vance and then taken to a secure hotel suite.
Secret Service agents protected Trump by standing directly in front of him as they cleared a path.
Officials including Cabinet members and congressional leaders were also removed from the event after the shooting.
The separation of the president and vice president during emergencies is a standard security protocol.
The incident raises questions about security for U.S. political leaders amid rising political violence.
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Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve. He made this decision after the Department of Justice said the investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the bank’s renovations is complete and closed.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and part of the Senate Banking Committee.
Tillis plans to back Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve chair.
The Department of Justice provided assurances that the criminal investigation involving Jerome Powell is finished.
The investigation involved Powell and renovations at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.
Tillis’s support depends on these assurances from the DOJ.
The Federal Reserve is the U.S. central bank that manages the country’s money policies.
Kevin Warsh is a nominee to replace Jerome Powell as the Fed chair.
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The suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was aiming at officials from President Trump’s administration. The suspect’s brother saw concerning writings from him and alerted the authorities.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner event.
The suspect targeted officials connected to President Trump's administration.
The suspect's brother found alarming written materials from the suspect.
The brother reported these writings to the police before the shooting.
Multiple sources confirmed this information to CBS News.
Authorities became aware of the suspect’s intentions through the brother’s alert.
CBS News reported on this based on information from these sources.
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The acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the man accused of shooting near the White House Correspondents Association dinner is not currently helping investigators. Authorities are still working to learn more as the situation develops.
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The shooting happened near the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday.
The suspect exchanged gunfire with law enforcement officers.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the case on CNN.
Blanche said the suspect is not cooperating with investigators at this time.
Officials are continuing their investigation and may get more cooperation later.
The incident occurred under the current administration of President Donald Trump.
The Attorney General’s remarks came on the day after the shooting, Sunday.
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The New South Wales attorney-general, Michael Daley, has been urged to order a formal inquest into the death of Bikram Lama, a homeless Nepali migrant found dead in Sydney’s Hyde Park. Lama’s death raised concerns about gaps in support for non-resident rough sleepers, and calls are growing to investigate if government policies contributed to his death.
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Bikram Lama, known as “the birdman,” was a Nepali migrant who died while sleeping rough in Hyde Park, Sydney.
His body was discovered after lying unnoticed for up to a week near a busy pedestrian area.
Lama came to Australia to study but lost contact with his family and was considered a non-resident at his time of death.
About 20% of rough sleepers in Sydney’s inner city are non-residents, who often cannot access housing, social security, healthcare, or work rights.
Independent MP Alex Greenwich formally asked the attorney-general to direct an inquest to investigate if state and federal policies failed Lama.
The coroner is waiting for police evidence before deciding whether to hold an inquest and has contacted Lama’s family in Nepal.
Previous inquests into homeless deaths have linked lack of housing and support to premature deaths.
There is growing pressure to review policies to prevent similar deaths among vulnerable rough sleepers, especially non-residents.
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Gen Z, the generation born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is showing a strong interest in the 1990s. This trend has sparked discussions about what this interest means and how Democratic politicians might connect with younger voters through it.
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Gen Z is attracted to styles, culture, and ideas from the 1990s.
People are thinking about why this generation feels nostalgic for that decade.
The 1990s are seen as a time that could represent stability or positive values to young people today.
Some Democratic leaders are considering using this nostalgia to appeal to Gen Z voters.
The trend reflects broader social and cultural feelings among young Americans.
The conversation includes what messages the Democrats should promote that resonate with this nostalgia.
Understanding this could help shape political strategies for future elections.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner, attended by President Donald Trump for the first time during his presidency, was postponed after gunshots were heard near the event. President Trump and his Cabinet were safely evacuated from the dinner.
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President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
This was his first time attending the dinner as president.
Gunshots were heard outside the ballroom where the event was held.
The dinner was postponed because of the shooting incident.
President Trump and members of his Cabinet were evacuated for their safety.
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Senator John Fetterman supported President Donald Trump’s plan to build a new White House ballroom after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner exposed security problems. Fetterman said the event showed the current venue isn’t safe enough for important government officials.
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A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Senator John Fetterman said this incident supports building a new ballroom at the White House.
The current ballroom was not designed to hold an event with key government leaders in attendance.
President Trump has pushed for a larger, more secure ballroom to host important events.
Construction of the new ballroom was stopped by a judge earlier this month.
Lawyers for President Trump argued that delaying the ballroom’s completion risks security for the Trump family.
President Trump faced previous violent threats, including a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Security concerns for President Trump and his family continue during travel and at fixed locations.
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A Massachusetts woman, Janette MacAusland, is charged with killing her two young children during a custody dispute. She was arrested in Vermont and will appear in court there as Massachusetts authorities seek her return.
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Janette MacAusland, 49, is charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of her children, ages 7 and 6.
The children were found dead in their home in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
The case began when Vermont police requested a well-being check after concerns about the family.
Janette and Samuel MacAusland were in the middle of a divorce and custody battle over their two children and their home.
Both parents had filed claims seeking custody of the children.
A neutral third party and guardian ad litem were appointed to investigate custody issues shortly before the incident.
Janette MacAusland is currently held in Vermont and awaiting a court appearance for a fugitive charge.
The children attended Schofield Elementary School, which plans to offer counseling support to students and staff.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that if Democrats win the majority in the House of Representatives, impeaching President Donald Trump will not be their main focus. He clearly stated this during an interview on Fox News Sunday.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
Jeffries spoke on Fox News Sunday about the Democrats' priorities if they take control of the House.
He said impeachment of President Trump would not be a top priority for Democrats.
The statement came ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Jeffries indicated the Democratic focus will be on other legislative goals instead of impeachment.
The interview was conducted on a Sunday broadcast of Fox News.
This reflects the current political strategy of House Democrats.
The article emphasizes the upcoming potential shift in House control and priorities.
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Gunshots interrupted the White House correspondents’ dinner, causing panic and an emergency evacuation. A gunman injured one Secret Service agent, but no other guests were hurt, and the attack may be charged as an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
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The White House correspondents’ dinner ended suddenly due to gunfire and chaos.
Secretary Trump and other officials were quickly escorted out of the event.
One Secret Service agent was injured in the incident; no other serious injuries reported.
Authorities are considering charging the gunman with attempted assassination of President Trump.
The attacker’s motives remain unclear at this time.
The event is the first White House correspondents’ dinner that President Trump attended as president.
President Trump has frequently criticized and attacked the media, increasing tension between officials and journalists.
The article notes concerns about increased violence and division in the U.S. political climate during President Trump’s term.
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Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina spoke about the importance of protecting democracy and expressed concern that Americans might not be doing enough to defend voting rights. He also commented on President Trump’s past actions and the need for Democrats to work hard in the upcoming elections.
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Jim Clyburn is the only Black Democratic representative from South Carolina in the U.S. House.
Clyburn has been involved in politics and civil rights for over 33 years.
He believes the American public is not doing enough to protect democracy and voting rights.
Clyburn expects President Trump may not accept election results unless the outcome is very clear.
He noted that civil rights struggles from the 1960s are re-emerging today.
Clyburn said President Biden made the right choice by dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
He criticized the Democratic Party’s national campaign strategy after Biden left the race.
Clyburn is seeking re-election for his 18th term in Congress.
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President Donald Trump was safely evacuated by the Secret Service after a gunman fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Trump remained calm and used the incident to strengthen his political message.
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A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
President Trump was quickly evacuated by the Secret Service.
The event took place in Washington, DC.
Trump held a press conference after the incident.
The president’s response was described as calm.
Trump is using the assassination attempt to boost his political stance.
The shooting occurred on or just before April 26, 2026.
This was President Trump’s first time attending the Correspondents’ Dinner as president.
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Representative Jim Clyburn from South Carolina, an important Democratic leader and civil rights veteran, discusses his run for an 18th term in Congress. He talks about protecting voting rights and what impact President Donald Trump might have if Democrats regain control of Congress.
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Jim Clyburn is South Carolina’s only Black Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He is seeking re-election for his 18th term in Congress.
South Carolina plays a key role for Democratic presidential candidates.
Clyburn is focused on stopping efforts to reduce voter protections from the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
He spoke about how President Donald Trump might respond if Democrats win the majority in Congress.
The interview was conducted by CBS News national correspondent Robert Costa.
Clyburn has a long history as a civil rights advocate.
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