Republican senators are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to quickly approve a Senate bill that funds most of the Department of Homeland Security. They warn that if the House delays, many federal workers may not get paid next month.
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Senate Republicans want Speaker Mike Johnson to act fast on a DHS funding bill.
The bill has already passed the Senate.
The House of Representatives has not yet approved the bill.
Tens of thousands of federal workers could miss paychecks if funding is delayed.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is involved in the discussions.
The delay is causing concern about a DHS shutdown.
The focus is on avoiding disruption to federal employees’ pay.
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A head teacher named Michael Mullins was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike home from work in Greater Manchester. Simon Richardson has been charged with several crimes, including murder, related to the incident.
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Michael Mullins was the head teacher of Stretford Grammar School for 17 years.
The crash happened on Paddock Lane in Altrincham on Monday evening.
Simon Richardson, 34, has been charged with murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving without insurance.
Richardson was set to appear in court on Friday.
Three other people arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have been released on bail.
Mullins' family described him as devoted and shared their memories of him.
Police are asking for any information or video footage from the incident.
The article includes contact details for people to share information with the police.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is working to create a new map for U.S. House districts that would favor Republicans, despite a state ban on drawing districts to help one party. He plans to finalize the map quickly in a special session before the November elections, using strategies to avoid legal challenges.
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Florida law bans lawmakers from drawing congressional districts to help or hurt a political party.
DeSantis is bypassing the regular process by having his office secretly draw new maps.
The new maps aim to create more Republican-friendly districts for the November election.
DeSantis called a special legislative session to approve the maps quickly.
He is using legal tactics like executive privilege and court timing rules to avoid delays.
Normally, legislators draw maps publicly, but DeSantis’ approach is secretive, leaving lawmakers uninformed until late.
Changing district lines can risk making some Republican districts less safe by adding more Democratic voters.
Florida currently has 20 Republican and 8 Democratic U.S. House members, and the plan aims to increase Republican seats.
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A strong tornado hit northern Oklahoma, injuring at least 10 people and causing major damage in the city of Enid. Emergency teams searched for survivors while debris flew around and infrastructure was damaged.
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A powerful tornado struck northern Oklahoma.
At least 10 people were hurt.
The city of Enid experienced significant destruction.
Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations after the storm.
Videos show debris flying in the air due to the tornado.
Properties and local infrastructure were damaged by the tornado.
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Several high-ranking officials in the U.S. military have been abruptly fired or pushed out under President Donald Trump's current term. These changes have caused confusion and tension inside the Pentagon, especially as the U.S. faces military challenges in the Middle East.
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U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George were recently removed from their positions.
At least 15 defense officials have left or been pushed out during President Trump’s second term.
The firings involve both civilian leaders and military officers.
Conflicts over politics, policies, and personal relationships contributed to the departures.
Phelan's close connection to President Trump and disagreements over shipbuilding reform played roles in his firing.
Tensions inside the Pentagon are high amidst ongoing military pressure in the Middle East.
Trust and confidence in leadership are reportedly low within the Pentagon at this time.
Speculation continues about further possible firings of top Army officials tied to political relationships.
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Severe thunderstorms with large hail and strong winds are expected in Oklahoma and nearby states from Friday evening into the night. This weather comes shortly after a tornado hit Enid, Oklahoma, causing significant damage and prompting rescue efforts.
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Large hail up to the size of golf balls and damaging wind gusts are forecasted in northern and central Oklahoma.
A cold front moving from the north is driving the storm development.
A strong tornado struck southeastern Enid on Thursday evening, flattening homes.
Search and rescue teams are working in Enid, and residents are advised to avoid damaged areas.
The National Weather Service warns the severe weather threat will continue into the weekend.
Storms could also affect parts of Kansas and Texas as the system moves east.
Officials urge people to stay alert and avoid travel during severe weather warnings.
Visibility may be reduced during evening and overnight storms, increasing risk.
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Philadelphia's City Council approved several bills to limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including banning certain agreements with ICE and restricting information sharing. The measures aim to protect immigrant communities and require law enforcement officers to wear visible identification.
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Philadelphia City Council passed the "ICE Out" legislation to limit cooperation with ICE.
The bills ban 287(g) agreements, which allow local police to enforce federal immigration laws.
City agencies are prohibited from sharing immigration status information with ICE.
Officers must wear visible identification and cannot use masks or unmarked vehicles.
ICE access to city property requires a judicial warrant under the new rules.
The package passed with strong support, 16–1, with some opposition on specific bills.
The city government supports the goals but noted some legal concerns in the bill language.
Public debate included an incident where an opponent of the bills was interrupted and removed from a council meeting.
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Some House Democrats want to start preparing to impeach President Donald Trump as soon as they regain control of the House in January 2027. They are building a case and plan to hold hearings and fact-checking so they can act quickly. Polls show a majority of Americans support impeaching Trump.
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A group of House Democrats is pushing to begin impeachment preparations against President Trump before January 2027.
Rep. Delia Ramirez and Rep. Yassamin Ansari are among those urging a coordinated strategy to build evidence and support.
A recent poll found 55% of U.S. adults support impeaching Trump, with 37% opposing.
More than 85 House and Senate Democrats called for impeachment or removal of Trump after his recent Iran-related remarks.
In previous votes, some Democrats opposed impeachment efforts, but support within the party has increased over time.
Republicans began discussing impeaching officials before retaking the House in 2022, and Democrats want to start early too.
Some Democrats are cautious, saying removing Trump through impeachment is unlikely without strong Senate support.
There are differing views among Democrats on whether impeachment should be the party’s top priority.
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Key steps from President Trump's executive order on state AI laws were due in March but have not been completed or announced. This delay raises questions about how quickly and strongly the administration can control state laws on artificial intelligence.
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Three important deadlines from an executive order on AI laws passed on March 11 without completion.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was supposed to give guidance on how consumer protection law applies to AI and when it could override state laws.
The Commerce Department needed to review state AI laws and identify those conflicting with federal policy.
Commerce was also tasked to set rules linking broadband funding to state AI laws, potentially cutting funds to some states.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider a national AI reporting standard after identifying conflicting state laws, but that is set for later.
The White House says progress is ongoing and policy statements will come soon, but no new public updates have appeared.
Many states are still creating AI-related laws, while the Justice Department's AI Litigation Task Force will review state laws flagged by Commerce.
Congress has yet to produce a unified federal AI law, and lawmakers face challenges in balancing different priorities.
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The Iranian embassy in Australia promoted a volunteer program called "Janfada" to recruit Iranians living in Australia for a paramilitary campaign in Iran. Australian authorities are investigating the matter, as such recruitment and involvement with foreign military organizations are illegal under Australian law.
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Tehran’s embassy in Canberra posted messages to recruit Australia-based Iranians for a paramilitary campaign named "Janfada."
The recruitment message was removed from the embassy’s website and Telegram after questions were raised.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are aware of the posts and are investigating.
Under Australian law, it is illegal to recruit people or plan to join hostile foreign military activities.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is designated by Australia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
In 2025, Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador after finding Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia.
Advocacy groups and experts urge the closure of the Iranian embassy due to legal and security concerns.
Australian law criminalizes supporting or associating with designated terrorist organizations like the IRGC.
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President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran but faces a May 1 deadline to get approval from the U.S. Congress to continue military actions against Iran. The War Powers Resolution limits military deployments to 60 days unless Congress approves an extension, but Congress has not yet granted this approval.
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President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran without giving a new deadline for resuming talks.
The U.S. is currently enforcing a blockade on Tehran and waiting for Iran’s proposal for further talks.
Under the War Powers Resolution, the president must get congressional approval to continue military action after 60 days.
The War Powers Resolution was created in 1973 to limit presidential war powers and requires notifying Congress within 48 hours of military action.
Congress has not passed a joint resolution to approve continued military action against Iran before the May 1 deadline.
Past presidents have sometimes ignored parts of the War Powers Resolution, claiming constitutional issues.
The U.S. Senate recently voted against limiting President Trump’s war powers in a bipartisan effort.
Some Republicans say they support the president’s actions but agree Congress must approve military operations lasting longer than 60 days.
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Wales' population grew by about 23,000 people from international migration between June 2023 and June 2024. Most people arriving come for work, study, family reasons, or to seek asylum, but immigration decisions are controlled by the UK government, not Wales. Some communities, like Wrexham, have seen protests about immigration and concerns about local resources like housing.
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Wales’ population was 3.2 million in June 2024.
Net international migration added about 23,000 people to Wales’ population in the year ending June 2024.
People move to Wales mainly to work, study, join family, claim asylum, or through humanitarian programs.
Immigration policy is managed by the UK government, while Wales has policies to help refugees settle.
Wales had 11 asylum seekers per 10,000 people, the lowest rate in the UK compared to England (16 per 10,000).
Wrexham’s population increased by about 2,900 from international migration between 2020 and 2024.
Wrexham saw protests against housing asylum seekers in a local care home.
Some residents expressed concerns about competition for housing and services between immigrants and local homeless families.
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A proposed law to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live failed to pass in the UK Parliament. Supporters blamed unelected members of the House of Lords for blocking the bill, while opponents said the bill was poorly written and lacked necessary safety measures.
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The bill aimed to let terminally ill adults choose assisted dying within six months of death.
The law passed in the House of Commons but was blocked in the House of Lords (the upper house of Parliament).
Supporters claim a small group of unelected Lords used many amendments to delay and block the bill.
Opponents, including MPs, Lords, and disability activists, said the bill had serious flaws and safety concerns.
Over 1,200 amendments were added to the bill, making it complicated and hard to pass.
Disability rights campaigners worried the bill could be expanded to affect disabled people in harmful ways.
Some lawmakers said the bill lacked proper safeguards to protect vulnerable patients from pressure or coercion.
Critics suggested the bill needs more careful review and rewriting before it can be safely passed.
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About 10% of planned surgeries in England are cancelled less than a day before they are scheduled, or postponed during pre-surgery checkups. Many cancellations could be avoided with earlier patient checks and better scheduling, which would improve care and reduce long waiting lists.
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The study looked at planned surgeries in 91 NHS trusts in England.
10% of surgeries were cancelled within 24 hours of the operation date.
9% of surgeries were postponed during the pre-operation appointment.
If these rates apply nationally, around 300,000 surgeries are cancelled or postponed each year.
About 37% of cancellations could be avoided by identifying issues 3 to 5 days earlier.
Common reasons for cancellations include medical issues, patients not showing up, schedule delays, and emergency cases.
Nearly two-thirds of postponements at pre-op appointments happened because patients needed extra tests or specialist reviews.
Experts say better early patient screening and faster rescheduling could reduce cancellations and help patients recover better.
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Charlotte MacInnes is suing actress Rebel Wilson for defamation over social media posts that said MacInnes made and then withdrew a sexual harassment complaint to boost her career. MacInnes denies making any complaint and says the posts have harmed her reputation. The case involves an incident with co-producer Amanda Ghost and includes claims that Wilson’s wife mocked MacInnes in an Instagram post.
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Charlotte MacInnes is the lead actor in the musical comedy The Deb, directed and co-produced by Rebel Wilson.
MacInnes helped co-producer Amanda Ghost after a medical episode at Bondi beach in September 2023.
MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimwear to warm up, but MacInnes denies any sexual harassment complaint.
Rebel Wilson posted on social media suggesting MacInnes made and then retracted a sexual harassment complaint for career gain.
MacInnes says these posts seriously damaged her reputation and made her feel mocked, especially after an Instagram story by Wilson’s wife used a Finding Nemo character to suggest poor memory.
The case focuses on whether MacInnes made and withdrew a complaint, not on the harassment itself.
Both Wilson and her wife are expected to give evidence in the next week of the trial.
Wilson denies the posts are defamatory and claims MacInnes’s career was not harmed.
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A man accused of spraying Representative Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a public meeting in Minnesota has agreed to plead guilty. The court hearing for his plea change is scheduled for May 7.
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The incident happened during a town hall meeting in Minnesota in January.
The victim is Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota.
The accused is Anthony Kazmierczak, who is 55 years old.
He is charged with spraying apple cider vinegar on Rep. Omar.
Kazmierczak has made a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
He plans to plead guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Paul.
The plea hearing will take place on May 7.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to spend millions of dollars on smart glasses equipped with facial recognition technology for immigration agents. Some lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) are concerned this technology could invade the privacy of both Americans and migrants.
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DHS is buying smart glasses for immigration agents.
These glasses will have facial recognition technology, which can identify people by their faces.
The planned purchase will cost millions of dollars.
The technology aims to help agents in immigration enforcement.
ACLU lawyers worry the technology may invade privacy.
The privacy concerns apply to both American citizens and migrants.
Facial recognition technology has raised debates about fairness and accuracy.
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President Donald Trump said he is considering a plan for the U.S. government to buy Spirit Airlines to support the struggling company. He wants to help save jobs and hopes to resell the airline for a profit once oil prices fall.
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President Trump is thinking about a government takeover of Spirit Airlines funded by taxpayers.
The plan aims to help Spirit Airlines survive financial trouble and ultimately be sold for a profit.
Spirit Airlines has been losing money for years and filed for bankruptcy protection twice, in November 2024 and August 2025.
Rising jet fuel costs, partly due to the Iran war, have hurt Spirit’s financial situation.
Spirit is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and employs about 15,000 people, with around 6,000 in Florida.
The airline’s lawyer said talks with the government on financing are advanced and could help Spirit emerge from bankruptcy.
A potential government loan could be up to $500 million, possibly making the government a major owner.
Spirit’s CEO thanked President Trump for the support and expressed willingness to work with the administration to protect jobs and keep fares affordable.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently announced she will resign as the labor secretary. This decision follows reports about an internal investigation into possible misconduct at her workplace, though these claims have not been independently confirmed.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the current labor secretary.
She announced her resignation earlier this week.
Multiple news outlets reported there is an internal investigation about workplace misconduct linked to her.
CBS News has not independently confirmed these claims.
A CBS reporter discussed the situation on "The Daily Report."
The investigation and resignation occurred under the current administration.
Details about the specific misconduct have not been made public.
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A truck driver in New Orleans narrowly avoided a collision when a school bus unexpectedly moved into the lane with oncoming traffic. Dashcam video from the truck captured the close call, highlighting the dangerous situation on the road.
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A New Orleans truck driver nearly collided with a school bus.
The school bus entered a lane where traffic was coming in the opposite direction.
Dashcam footage from the truck showed the near-miss event.
The incident happened in New Orleans.
No information on injuries or damages was provided.
The video was recorded on April 23, 2026.
The situation was potentially dangerous but avoided accident.
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