President Donald Trump said he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran. He explained that the U.S. has already caused significant damage to Iran using regular military methods, so nuclear weapons are unnecessary.
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President Trump spoke about Iran in the Oval Office.
He said there is no need to use nuclear weapons on Iran.
Trump mentioned conventional military actions have heavily damaged Iran.
He responded to questions about nuclear weapons by calling the question "stupid."
The comment was made after an event related to drug pricing.
Trump emphasized that the U.S. can handle Iran without nuclear weapons.
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Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, said he does not recognize media descriptions of his behavior. He expressed regret for advising the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador and will give evidence to a parliamentary committee next week about the vetting process.
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Morgan McSweeney served as chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
McSweeney spoke publicly about his departure related to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
He regrets advising the appointment but declined to give details before parliamentary testimony.
McSweeney will provide evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee next week.
There are claims McSweeney pressured civil servants to speed up Mandelson’s vetting, which he denies.
Lord Mandelson received security clearance despite concerns and was later sacked after new information about his links to Jeffrey Epstein emerged.
McSweeney resigned taking responsibility for advising the appointment but not the vetting process.
McSweeney’s name was linked in media to negative portrayals of Downing Street but also praised within the Labour Party for political strategy.
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Workers at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) say the department has reached a breaking point due to a partial government shutdown lasting 69 days. These employees feel forgotten and are experiencing serious difficulties because of the shutdown.
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The partial government shutdown has lasted for 69 days.
Department of Homeland Security employees are reporting high stress and hardship.
Workers say they feel forgotten during the shutdown.
The shutdown affects the operations and well-being of DHS staff.
CBS News spoke with several DHS employees about the situation.
The shutdown impacts federal workers who are not receiving regular pay.
The DHS is responsible for the nation's safety, and the shutdown complicates their work.
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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina thanked Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for approving over $200 million in FEMA funds. These funds will support recovery efforts in western North Carolina after damage caused by Hurricane Helene two years ago.
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Senator Thom Tillis represents North Carolina.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved FEMA funding over $200 million.
The money is for recovery in western North Carolina.
The area was hit hard by Hurricane Helene two years ago.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin leads DHS.
Senator Tillis publicly expressed gratitude for this approval.
FEMA stands for Federal Emergency Management Agency, which helps with disaster recovery.
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The Trump administration has approved one "gold card" visa since applications began in December. This visa allows wealthy foreigners to gain U.S. residency by paying a $1 million donation and a $15,000 processing fee.
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The "gold card" visa program started accepting applications in December.
Only one visa has been approved so far, with hundreds more waiting.
The visa requires a $1 million payment to the U.S. government.
Applicants also pay $15,000 in processing fees to the Department of Homeland Security.
The vetting process for applicants is described as very thorough.
The program was announced by President Trump last year.
Money from the program will be used for the "betterment" of the United States, decided by the administration.
Details about the approved applicant have not been shared publicly.
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At least 10 people were injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge when two groups started shooting at each other in the food court. Police are searching for suspects with help from the FBI and other agencies, and they say there is no current threat to the public.
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The shooting happened around 1:22 pm inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana.
Two groups argued and then began shooting at each other.
At least 10 people were taken to hospitals, with some needing surgery.
Police and multiple agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are investigating.
Some innocent bystanders were also injured during the shooting.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public now.
People in the mall were moved to safe areas during the police response.
Governor Jeff Landry asked residents to avoid the area and sent prayers for those affected.
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Representative Jim Jordan said Democrats are responsible for Congress’s low approval rating, which is at 10 percent according to a recent Gallup poll. He pointed to the long government shutdown last fall as a key reason for this low approval.
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Congress has an approval rating of only 10 percent, as reported by Gallup.
Rep. Jim Jordan is from Ohio and is a member of the Republican Party.
Jordan blamed Democrats for the low approval rating of Congress.
He mentioned the government shutdown last fall as a major cause.
The shutdown lasted a record-long time due to a political stalemate.
Jordan spoke about this issue during an interview on Fox Business Network’s show “Varney & Co.”
The conflict involved disagreements between Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
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President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with drug company Regeneron to lower the prices of its medicines, including a cholesterol drug sold at a reduced price on a special government website. This deal is part of his administration’s broader plan to make drug prices in the U.S. match lower prices seen in other wealthy countries.
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President Trump revealed a deal with Regeneron to cut the prices of all its current and future drugs on Medicaid.
Regeneron agreed to sell the cholesterol drug Praluent for $225 on the government’s discounted drug website, TrumpRx.
This initiative is part of the “most-favored-nation” strategy to lower U.S. drug prices to the levels paid by other developed nations.
The deal was announced at the White House and is the last among 17 major pharmaceutical companies contacted by Trump about drug pricing.
Regeneron committed to investing $27 billion in U.S. research, development, and manufacturing.
The announcement comes ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, as the administration highlights efforts to reduce costs on healthcare and other essentials.
President Trump previously received a Regeneron antibody drug during his 2020 hospitalization for COVID-19.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian Senator Kok An and others linked to a network accused of running scams that steal money from Americans. The scams often involve tricking victims through fake friendships or romance and use digital assets for fraud.
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Senator Kok An is accused of protecting a network that scams U.S. citizens out of large sums of money.
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned An and 28 related individuals and groups.
Scammers use fake friendship or romantic relationships to convince people to send money via digital assets.
Scam centers have grown in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic affected casinos and tourism.
Some workers are trafficked across borders to work in scam operations against their will.
Cambodia passed new laws to fight cybercrime scams amid pressure to stop these fraud networks.
Fraud centers operate out of places like casinos and office parks adapted for scams.
The Trump Administration states it will continue efforts to stop fraudsters who target Americans overseas.
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President Donald Trump is involved in a legal battle over building a large ballroom near the White House. The project includes an underground bunker with security features like bomb shelters and a medical facility. A federal court allowed some construction related to national security to continue while the case proceeds.
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The ballroom project covers 90,000 square feet in Washington, D.C.
The site is where the former East Wing of the White House used to be.
The East Wing was demolished last fall to make way for the new construction.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is challenging the ballroom project in court.
A federal appeals court allowed construction to continue for security reasons despite a lower court’s partial block.
Features planned underground include bomb shelters, military installations, and a medical facility.
The Trump administration describes the new ballroom as "heavily fortified" for White House safety.
The court ruling paused some construction limits to allow work related to national security.
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President Donald Trump said during a news talk at the Oval Office that he does not feel any pressure to end the conflict with Iran. He stated that Iran is the one under pressure to stop the war.
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President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office.
He denied feeling any pressure to end the war with Iran.
He said Iran is facing a time crunch to stop the conflict.
The comments were reported by CBS News.
The discussion focused on the ongoing situation between the U.S. and Iran.
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Recent polls show that most Americans believe there was not enough reason to start the war in Iran. Many disapprove of the military actions and doubt that these actions have made the U.S. safer or worth the costs.
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63% of Americans said there were not enough reasons for the U.S. to launch airstrikes against Iran.
60% disapprove of the U.S. military strikes on Iran, while only 36% approve.
Just 26% think the military action has been worth it.
About half of Americans believe the strikes make the U.S. less safe; only a quarter think they make the U.S. safer.
75% of Americans approve of the ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026.
68% disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the war in Iran.
73% of Americans have an unfavorable opinion of Iran; only 12% have a favorable view.
54% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Israel, a U.S. partner in the conflict.
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The Justice Department has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with crimes including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, accusing the group of lying to donors and banks about payments to informants in hate groups. Former federal prosecutors say the indictment has serious legal problems and may not hold up in court. The SPLC denies the charges and plans to fight them.
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The DOJ indicted the SPLC on 11 counts such as wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and making false statements.
The indictment alleges the SPLC lied about paying confidential informants to infiltrate hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
The SPLC denies all the charges and says it will defend itself in court.
Former federal prosecutors criticized the indictment, saying it does not clearly prove the elements of a crime.
The DOJ says the grand jury found sufficient evidence to indict on 11 counts, and it remains confident in the case.
Allies of President Trump have accused the SPLC of being "anti-Christian" and targeting conservative groups unfairly.
The FBI recently ended its informal relationship with the SPLC, which had shared information about hate groups for decades.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the SPLC paid $3 million to informants in extremist groups between 2014 and 2023.
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At least 10 people were hurt in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Police say the shooting began after an argument between two groups.
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The shooting happened at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
At least 10 people were injured in the incident.
The shooting started after a disagreement between two groups.
Police are investigating the situation.
The event occurred on a Thursday.
No information was given about any deaths or arrests yet.
The report came from CBS News and their legal reporter Katrina Kaufman.
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A California winery co-owned by Representative Ilhan Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, was shut down recently amid questions about the couple’s reported wealth. Omar initially reported assets worth millions but later revised her financial disclosure to show much lower values, citing errors from their accountant.
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The winery, eStCru LLC, based in Santa Rosa, California, was terminated on April 4.
Ilhan Omar’s 2024 financial filing first showed her husband’s assets valued between $6 million and $30 million.
This large asset value raised questions, including from President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers.
Omar later amended the filing, reducing the assets to essentially zero and joint assets to under $100,000.
The initial high asset report included values from eStCru LLC and Rose Lake Capital LLC, a venture capital firm.
Republican House Oversight Chair James Comer requested financial documents from Mynett.
Omar’s team blamed the original higher asset values on incomplete information and accounting errors.
Financial disclosure rules allow lawmakers to report asset values within broad ranges for transparency.
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Two groups fired guns at each other inside the Mall of Louisiana’s food court in Baton Rouge, injuring at least 10 people. Some suspects escaped, and police are asking witnesses for videos to help find them.
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The shooting happened on Thursday inside the Mall of Louisiana food court.
At least 10 people were injured; some were innocent bystanders.
Two people required surgery for their injuries.
Police say suspects fled, and no one was in custody immediately after the shooting.
Baton Rouge Mayor and police chief promised to catch those responsible.
Police said there is no current threat to the public at the mall.
Louisiana Governor advised people to stay away from the area.
This is the second recent major gun violence incident in Louisiana this week.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said he would have advised President Trump to avoid conflict with the Pope. Pence suggested each leader should focus on their own role, letting the Pope lead the Catholic Church and the President lead the United States.
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Mike Pence was Vice President under President Trump for 4 1/2 years.
Pence criticized a recent disagreement between President Trump and the Pope.
He advised President Trump to "let the pope be the pope."
Pence said the President should focus on his own responsibilities.
The statement was made during an interview on MS NOW.
The clip was shared publicly on Thursday.
Pence’s comment reflected his ongoing involvement and advice during his time in office.
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A fire truck collided with an Air Canada plane on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 22, killing both pilots. Investigators found the fire truck heard warnings to stop but did not realize they applied to them before the crash happened during heavy airport traffic.
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The crash happened on March 22 at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
Two pilots of the Air Canada plane died in the collision.
A firefighter heard air traffic control say “stop” but only realized it was for them after the truck was already on the runway.
The fire truck was leading a convoy responding to an emergency about a bad smell in a United Airlines plane.
The airport tower was busier than usual due to flight delays, with many planes landing close together.
The fire truck did not have a transponder, a device that helps air traffic control track vehicles, so safety systems didn’t warn about the truck on the runway.
The air traffic controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway just 12 seconds before the plane landed.
This was the first deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport in 34 years.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal with the drug company Regeneron to voluntarily lower drug prices. This is the last drug maker to agree to the White House’s plan to reduce medicine costs in the U.S. to levels similar to other developed countries.
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President Trump revealed a pricing agreement with Regeneron on Thursday.
Regeneron will lower prices on current and future medicines it sells in the U.S.
This deal completes the White House’s “most favored nation” plan involving drug companies.
The “most favored nation” plan aims to match U.S. drug prices with those in other developed countries.
Regeneron is the last pharmaceutical manufacturer to join this price-cutting effort.
The plan is voluntary for drug companies but encouraged by the White House.
The goal is to make medications more affordable for American patients.
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Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, reported that a shooting happened at the Mall of Louisiana after two groups argued. Several people were shot during the incident.
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The shooting took place on Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
The violence started because of an argument between two groups of people.
Multiple individuals were wounded by gunfire.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
The Mall of Louisiana is a popular shopping center in Baton Rouge.
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