The House of Representatives passed a bill to restore funding to most parts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action ends the longest partial government shutdown in DHS’s history. The bill had already been approved by the Senate more than a month earlier.
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The House voted to approve a bill to restore funding for most DHS agencies.
This ends a partial government shutdown, the longest ever for DHS.
The Senate had unanimously passed the bill over a month ago.
The bill is a compromise that does not fully meet the demands of either political party.
The shutdown had affected many DHS operations and workers.
The funding restoration helps return DHS agencies to normal function.
The article does not specify details of what was compromised in the bill.
The shutdown and its resolution are part of ongoing budget negotiations in the U.S. government.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott opposes the building of EPIC City, a planned Muslim community in Texas, and has taken legal and investigative actions to stop it. A recent court ruling requires a state agency to follow a fair-housing agreement with the developers, but the project still faces legal and permit challenges.
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EPIC City is a planned Muslim neighborhood covering 402 acres in Collin and Hunt counties, Texas.
The project includes plans for over 1,000 houses, a mosque, a faith-based school, and a community college.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said the project "will never see the light of day" and his administration is challenging it legally.
A Travis County court ordered the Texas Workforce Commission to follow a fair-housing agreement made with the developers.
The fair-housing agreement aims to prevent discrimination and ensure fair treatment in housing policies.
The Texas Workforce Commission had been accused of not properly enforcing these housing policies.
The project still lacks important local approvals and faces lawsuits, investigations, and permit issues.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations criticized state leaders for opposing the project and praised the court ruling as upholding the law.
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New video released by prosecutors shows Cole Allen moving through the Washington Hilton hotel before trying to enter the White House Correspondents' Association dinner where President Donald Trump was present. The footage includes the moment Allen shot a Secret Service agent, raising questions about security measures and the response by officers during the incident.
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Cole Allen, 31, is the suspect who attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
The event took place at the Washington Hilton hotel and included many political and media figures.
Prosecutors released a five-minute surveillance video showing Allen walking around the hotel the day before and running through the security checkpoint with a shotgun.
The video captures the moment Allen shot a Secret Service agent wearing a bulletproof vest, disproving claims the injury was from friendly fire.
The footage raises questions about some security personnel's actions and an unidentified person seen in the room where Allen hid his shotgun.
A K-9 security dog appeared to notice Allen before he ran toward the checkpoint.
Three security staff members were seen not responding immediately to the incident in the video.
The Secret Service is under scrutiny for its protection efforts following this third attempt on President Trump’s life in two years.
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed three new bishops in the United States who have spoken critically about President Donald Trump’s actions. These appointments come during a public disagreement between Pope Leo and President Trump.
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Pope Leo XIV named Evelio Menjivar as bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia.
Menjivar criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies as aggressive and possibly illegal.
Father Gary Studniewski and Father Robert Boxie III were appointed auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington.
Boxie expressed concern over efforts to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the U.S.
Studniewski condemned the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as disturbing and upsetting.
President Trump criticized Pope Leo’s stance on the U.S. war in Iran and called him weak on crime and foreign policy.
The pope and President Trump have a public feud, with Trump making comments about the pope’s position.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke twice before Congress about the recent defense budget and the war with Iran. He faced tough questions from Democrats but received strong support from many Republicans.
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Hegseth appeared before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.
These hearings were his first since the Trump administration started the war with Iran.
Democrats asked critical questions, showing skepticism about his handling of the war.
Many Republicans expressed strong support for Hegseth’s leadership.
Some Republican lawmakers questioned his decision to dismiss a top Army general.
Lawmakers sought assurances that the Pentagon is working to avoid civilian casualties.
The hearings lasted several hours both days.
The topics focused on the defense budget and war strategy related to Iran.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills has stopped her campaign for the U.S. Senate, leaving Democrat Graham Platner to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins in 2026. Polls and prediction markets now show Democrats have a strong chance to win this Senate seat, although Collins remains a tough incumbent.
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Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign, clearing the Democratic primary for Graham Platner.
Platner is facing Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 general election.
Prediction markets estimate about a 70% chance of a Democratic win in Maine.
Recent polls show Platner leading Collins by about 7-9 percentage points.
Susan Collins won reelection in previous tough races by building support across party lines.
Maine’s Senate race is important because Democrats need pickups to control the Senate.
Polling data comes from surveys of likely Maine voters conducted in March 2024.
Prediction markets use real-time trading to estimate the probability of election outcomes.
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A recent poll shows that 61 percent of American adults think the U.S. military action against Iran was a mistake. This operation took place in late February under President Donald Trump's administration.
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61 percent of U.S. adults believe the military strike on Iran was wrong.
The poll was conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos.
The military action occurred in late February.
The operation was launched during President Donald Trump's term.
The survey reflects public opinion about U.S. decisions in the Middle East.
The poll results were published recently this week.
The data shows a majority of Americans question the use of force in Iran.
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The US Supreme Court weakened a key part of the federal Voting Rights Act that protects minority voters in drawing election districts. In response, many states are trying to create their own voting rights laws to protect voters at the state level, though these laws may face legal challenges and may not fully replace federal protections.
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The Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana v. Callais, effectively overturning Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Section 2 was used to stop unfair district drawing that dilutes minority voters' influence.
Nine states already have their own voting rights laws, and 11 more states have bills proposed.
State laws often include bans on voter suppression and require approval before voting rules change.
These state laws cannot fully replace the federal protections lost in the Supreme Court ruling.
Many southern states where these protections are most needed have not passed such laws.
Legal experts expect new challenges against state voting rights laws after the ruling.
Voting rights groups like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund are working hard to pass state laws as an alternative to the weakened federal law.
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At a recent press briefing after a shooting event, President Trump spoke in a way that reached beyond political divisions. He responded to the violence directed at him with a tone that some saw as more presidential than usual.
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The event was a shooting that involved President Trump being targeted.
The press briefing happened shortly after the shooting.
President Trump addressed the situation publicly.
His response crossed usual party divisions.
His tone was seen as notably presidential during this event.
The incident took place around the time of a correspondents’ dinner.
The article focuses on President Trump’s reaction to the violence.
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Renewal times for the DACA program, which helps people brought to the U.S. as children live and work legally, have increased significantly, causing delays that leave some applicants without legal protections and work authorization. Many "Dreamers" are now waiting several months for decisions, risking job loss and possible detention.
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DACA allows certain immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to stay and work legally for two years, with the possibility to renew.
Renewal wait times have increased from about 15 days in 2025 to a median of 70 days from October 2025 to February 2026, the longest since 2016.
Some applicants report waiting six months or more for renewal decisions, leading to loss of work permits and driver’s licenses.
The delays leave many Dreamers uncertain about their legal status and at risk of detention or deportation.
USCIS says the longer processing times are due to more thorough screening under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
Over 500,000 people are currently protected by the DACA program.
Lawmakers and immigrant groups have expressed concern about the prolonged delays and whether those missing renewal deadlines face increased risk of enforcement action.
The Department of Homeland Security previously linked long processing times in 2016 to technical problems when switching to electronic systems.
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A group of Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2031 for large employers. The increase would benefit many workers, especially in states where the current minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, the federal minimum that has not changed since 2009.
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The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour and has been the same since 2009.
The new bill, called the “Living Wage for All” act, aims to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour by 2031 for employers with 500 or more employees or with $1 billion in annual revenue.
Smaller employers would have until 2038 to meet the $25 per hour minimum wage.
About 82,000 workers earn exactly the federal minimum wage, and 760,000 earn less than that.
States like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, which have no state minimum wage, would see a large increase of $17.75 per hour if the bill passes.
States with higher local minimum wages, such as Washington and California, would see smaller increases.
After reaching $25, the federal minimum wage would rise regularly to keep pace with two-thirds of the national median wage.
The bill faces uncertain chances of passing since it needs support from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
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Astronaut Reid Wiseman spoke to students during a live CBS Mornings event. He encouraged them to discover what they enjoy doing and to share that gift with others as they think about their future.
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Reid Wiseman is the commander of the Artemis II mission.
He spoke live on CBS Mornings.
He answered questions from students during the event.
Wiseman advised students to find what they love doing.
He encouraged sharing their special talents with the world.
The event was aimed at inspiring young people about their futures.
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South Carolina officials have ended a measles outbreak after nearly 1,000 cases, mostly in unvaccinated children under 17. A strong push to vaccinate more people, along with isolation rules and public awareness, helped stop the spread of the disease.
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The outbreak caused nearly 1,000 measles cases in South Carolina, mainly in unvaccinated children.
No new cases were reported for 42 days, leading health officials to declare the outbreak over.
The state health department focused on increasing vaccinations, isolation, and quarantine to control the spread.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective.
Spartanburg County, where the outbreak was worst, had below the 95% vaccination rate needed for herd immunity.
During the outbreak, thousands of additional MMR vaccine doses were given, with record vaccination months in January and February.
Some parents who were hesitant about vaccines decided to vaccinate their children as the outbreak grew.
Public health experts stressed that vaccinations were the key tool to stop the outbreak.
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Camp Mystic will stay closed this summer after several victims and their families expressed their concerns. The camp’s operators decided not to reopen following the backlash.
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Camp Mystic was scheduled to open this summer.
Victims and their families spoke out against reopening the camp.
Due to this response, the operators chose not to open the camp.
The decision came after public uproar and complaints.
CBS News reporter Jason Allen covered the story.
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A man tried to attack President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last weekend. After the attempt was stopped, many people on social media spread false claims that the event was fake or staged. News outlets are covering the event and discussing how media may either help stop or unintentionally spread these false theories.
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A suspect attempted to shoot President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The suspect was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Social media quickly filled with conspiracy theories claiming the attack was staged or fake.
The mainstream media is covering the incident and the rise of these conspiracy theories.
David Gilbert, a reporter who studies online false information and extremism, discussed these issues on FRANCE 24’s show Scoop.
The shooting attempt took place recently, reported on May 1, 2026.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event attended by journalists and political figures.
The coverage looks at how disinformation can spread following major political events.
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A small plane crashed Thursday night near Wimberley, Texas, about 40 miles southwest of Austin. All five people on the plane died in the crash, according to a county official.
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The crash happened near Wimberley, Texas, in Hays County.
Wimberley is about 40 miles southwest of Austin.
The plane was small with five people on board.
All five people died in the crash.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra reported the crash on Facebook.
The accident occurred on Thursday night.
Authorities have confirmed no survivors from the crash.
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The Trump administration has reached 60 days since the start of the conflict with Iran. According to past practice, this is the point where Congress is expected to review and decide whether to support the ongoing military actions.
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It has been 60 days since the conflict between the U.S. and Iran began.
Historically, after 60 days of war, Congress reviews the conflict.
Congress may decide to approve, limit, or end the military action.
The Trump administration is managing the conflict during this period.
This deadline is part of the War Powers Resolution, a law requiring Congressional approval.
CBS News reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio covered the story.
The discussion is about how much control Congress should have over war decisions.
The article mentions the use of the CBS News App and web browsers for viewing content.
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A drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least 34 people in 13 U.S. states, with most cases affecting young children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating and warns that more infections may be unreported.
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At least 34 people in 13 states have confirmed infections from a drug-resistant Salmonella strain.
Most patients are children under 5 years old, making up over 40% of cases.
The outbreak is linked to contact with backyard poultry like chickens and ducks.
13 patients were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Infections can spread by touching birds, their eggs, or contaminated objects and then touching the mouth without washing hands.
The true number of cases is likely higher because many people recover without medical care and are not tested.
The outbreak strain shows resistance to important antibiotics.
States affected include Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, West Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Tennessee.
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A student at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, stabbed five people during a fight on Thursday. The victims, including four students and a security guard, were hospitalized and are in stable condition. The student suspect was charged with multiple counts of first-degree assault and taken into custody.
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The stabbing happened during lunchtime at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington.
Four students and one adult security guard were injured and taken to the hospital in critical condition.
All victims were reported stable the day after the incident.
The suspect is a juvenile student charged with five counts of first-degree assault.
The fight reportedly started over a dispute involving a vape battery.
The school went on lockdown and then was evacuated; classes were canceled until Monday.
Counselors and extra staff will be available to support students and teachers when school resumes.
Foss High School was previously the location of a fatal shooting in 2007.
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The US Supreme Court made a 6-3 decision in Callais v. Louisiana that limits protections against racial gerrymandering and vote dilution under the Voting Rights Act (VRA). This ruling allows state lawmakers, especially in the South, to redraw election maps that could reduce Black political representation and benefit Republican candidates.
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The Supreme Court’s decision weakens section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Section 2 used to protect minority voters from unfair district boundaries that dilute their votes.
The ruling was along party lines, with six justices supporting the change.
Republican state legislatures are expected to redraw maps favoring their party, especially in Southern states.
This could lead to the loss of up to 19 Black-held seats in the US House of Representatives and many state legislative seats.
The decision follows earlier court actions starting in 2013 that limited the original Voting Rights Act.
Some Republican politicians have already called to redraw districts to increase their electoral advantage.
Critics say the court ignored Congress’s intent and altered the law for political reasons.
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