President Trump urged voters in Virginia to reject a ballot measure about redistricting. He said the measure would unfairly help Democrats win more seats in the House of Representatives this November.
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President Trump made a phone rally call to voters in Virginia.
He asked them to vote no on a redistricting ballot measure.
The measure could allow Democrats to gain up to four House seats.
Trump described the measure as a strong partisan power move.
Speaker Mike Johnson joined President Trump during the phone rally call.
This event happened shortly before the voting deadline.
The redistricting affects how voting districts are drawn in Virginia.
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Representative Analilia Mejia from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District was sworn into office. Her win in a special election reduced the Republican Party’s majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Analilia Mejia represents New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
She was sworn in on Monday.
Mejia won a special election last week.
She defeated Republican Joe Hathaway.
This election was held to fill the seat after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill left.
Mejia worked as a top aide for Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Her victory lowered the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
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A former curator at the Kennedy Center, Josef Palermo, shared his view that the real reason behind the center’s closure is financial decline. He made these comments based on his 10 months working there while President Donald Trump had influence over the institution.
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Josef Palermo worked as a curator at the Kennedy Center for 10 months.
Palermo believes the center’s closure is due to financial problems.
His observations were connected to the time President Donald Trump increased control over the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center is a key cultural institution in the United States.
Palermo spoke about his views in an article published by The Atlantic.
He discussed these points in an interview with CBS News.
The Kennedy Center has faced challenges that have led to its closure.
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Queensland police arrested 22 people, including a 73-year-old Jewish man, under new laws banning certain pro-Palestinian slogans. The laws prohibit phrases that could cause harm or offense, with penalties including jail time.
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Stephen Heydt, a 73-year-old Jewish clinical psychologist, was arrested for wearing a T-shirt and chanting a banned pro-Palestinian phrase.
The banned phrases include “from the river to the sea” and “globalise the intifada.”
Police arrested 22 people over the weekend, making a total of 25 people charged since the law was introduced.
The law was created to stop language seen as calling for genocide, linked by Queensland’s premier to a recent terror attack.
Heydt said the phrase represents a right to freedom, while some Jewish groups say it is not peaceful.
Lawyer Terry O’Gorman compared the new laws to restrictive protest laws from 1970s Queensland under a former premier.
Some arrested protesters also identify as Jewish and oppose the laws, saying they silence criticism of Israel.
Police confiscated Heydt’s T-shirt during the arrest and the new law allows for up to two years in jail for using the banned phrases in a harmful way.
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An active-duty U.S. Army soldier’s wife was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a visit to an immigration office. The soldier described ICE’s actions as "out of control" amid concerns about her potential deportation.
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The soldier is currently serving in the U.S. Army.
His wife was detained by ICE at an immigration office appointment.
ICE is responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.
The soldier criticized ICE’s handling of his wife’s case.
The wife’s deportation is being considered following her detention.
CBS News reported on this story with a correspondent covering immigration.
The situation highlights issues related to immigration enforcement and military families.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to increase research on psychedelic drugs for treating mental health conditions. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary explained the order and its goals in an interview with CBS News.
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President Trump signed an executive order focused on psychedelic drugs.
The order aims to expand scientific research on these drugs for mental health treatment.
Psychedelic drugs are substances that can alter perception and mood.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees drug approval and research in the U.S.
Marty Makary is the current FDA Commissioner.
Makary spoke about the executive order on CBS News.
The goal is to explore new options for mental health care through this research.
Mental health treatments currently have limited options, which this research hopes to improve.
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A man in Louisiana lost his son after a gunman attacked his own family and killed eight children. The father shared his grief, saying he will never be able to play football with his son again.
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A shooting took place in Louisiana over the weekend.
The gunman targeted his own family during the attack.
Eight children were killed in the shooting.
One of the victims was the son of the grieving father.
The father expressed his sorrow about losing moments he would have shared with his son.
Police are investigating the incident and the motivation behind the shooting.
The community is mourning the loss of the children.
The story was reported by CBS News correspondent Jason Allen.
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Representative Nancy Mace introduced a resolution to remove Representative Cory Mills from the House of Representatives. Mills is under investigation for several serious issues, including breaking campaign finance rules, receiving special treatment, sexual misconduct, and misusing government resources.
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Nancy Mace is a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina.
Cory Mills is a Republican congressman from Florida.
Mace introduced a resolution to expel Mills from Congress.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills.
Allegations against Mills include violating campaign finance laws.
Other allegations include special favors and sexual misconduct.
Mills is also accused of misusing congressional resources.
The investigation aims to determine if Mills broke House rules or laws.
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FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic magazine and its reporter for defamation. The lawsuit is about a recent article that claimed Patel had episodes of heavy drinking.
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Kash Patel is the current FBI Director.
Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and a reporter.
The lawsuit concerns an article about Patel's alleged excessive drinking.
Defamation means making false statements that harm someone's reputation.
The article was recently published.
CBS News reported on the lawsuit and provided more details.
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Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her decomposed remains were found in a bag inside a Tesla linked to him, and he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.
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David Burke, stage name D4vd, faces first-degree murder charges.
The victim was 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Investigators found her decomposed head and torso in a cadaver bag.
The bag was inside a Tesla car registered to an address linked to Burke in Texas.
The charges were filed about seven months after the discovery.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman provided case updates publicly.
D4vd pleaded not guilty and remained silent during his court appearance.
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The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on expelling two Florida lawmakers, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills, over ethics and misconduct allegations. Expelling a member requires a two-thirds majority vote, making these decisions challenging in a closely divided House.
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces charges including illegally using $5 million in COVID relief funds for her campaign; she denies wrongdoing.
Cory Mills is accused of financial, campaign finance, and sexual misconduct violations, which he also denies.
Two other representatives, Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, recently resigned before likely expulsion votes due to sexual misconduct claims.
Speaker Mike Johnson supports expelling Cherfilus-McCormick and is undecided publicly about Mills’ situation.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will wait for the Ethics Committee’s full findings before deciding on Mills.
The Ethics Committee’s report on Mills is expected to take months.
Expelling a member requires two-thirds of the House to vote in favor, a difficult threshold given the narrow party split.
Most Republicans are expected to vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick, while Mills’ supporters argue he has not received full due process.
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A high school principal in Oklahoma, Kirk Moore, tackled and stopped a gunman who entered his school with a handgun, preventing harm to students. Days later, the students honored him by crowning him prom king in a celebrated event captured in a viral video.
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The incident happened at Pauls Valley High School, Oklahoma, on April 7.
The armed intruder was a former student who fired shots inside the school.
Principal Kirk Moore tackled and disarmed the suspect, getting shot in the leg during the fight.
No students were hurt during the shooting.
The suspect was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including shooting with intent to kill.
Video of the prom where students crowned Moore king has over 2.8 million views on TikTok.
Moore credited training and being prepared for helping him respond quickly.
Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect pleaded not guilty.
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Dozens of veterans and military family members were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police after they protested against the war in Iran by occupying a government office building in Washington, D.C. The protest included groups like About Face and the Center on Conscience and War.
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At least 62 veterans and military family members were arrested.
The arrests happened during a protest at the Cannon House Office Building.
The protest was against the war in Iran.
The event took place in Washington, D.C.
The protest was organized by veterans groups including About Face and the Center on Conscience and War.
The U.S. Capitol Police responded to and removed the protesters.
The protest happened on a Monday.
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A new bill in Congress called the Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act (H.R. 8281) aims to give some National Guard members full federal veterans benefits. The bill would treat certain Guard missions as active-duty service, so members can get VA health care, education aid, retirement credit, and higher pay that they currently may miss.
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The bill would apply to Guard members on full-time Title 32 duty who support federal law enforcement or public safety agencies like ICE, DEA, and ATF.
Currently, Guard members only get full federal benefits if activated under specific federal orders, usually during declared national emergencies.
Without this bill, some Guard members do not get credit toward VA health care eligibility or post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for federally coordinated missions.
The bill would count certain Guard service as equivalent to active-duty, unlocking benefits like health care, education, and retirement credits.
The Memphis Safe Task Force is an example where Guard members helped reduce crime but faced benefit gaps that the bill aims to fix.
Sponsors include Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn and Representative Matt Van Epps.
The financial impact varies but could save Guard members thousands annually in medical and education costs.
The bill is meant to ensure fairness for Guard members supporting federally directed missions even when no national emergency is declared.
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Nearly 30,000 people have signed a petition calling for an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel’s behavior and use of government resources. Patel denies reports of misconduct and has sued a magazine over articles alleging excessive drinking and personal use of taxpayer-funded travel.
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The petition, started by MoveOn, demands an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel’s actions.
Reports question Patel’s judgment, alcohol use, personal conduct, and use of government travel for leisure.
Patel allegedly mixed official trips with personal travel, including attending sports events like the Olympics.
More than two dozen current and former officials described Patel’s behavior as interfering with his FBI duties.
The FBI’s arrest of federal judge Hannah Dugan last year has added to concerns about Patel’s leadership.
Patel filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine, claiming their reports are false and politically motivated.
The Atlantic defends its story, citing interviews with over two dozen officials who support their reporting.
It is not yet clear if any government agency will investigate Patel based on the petition and reports.
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President Trump announced he will use a law from the Cold War era, called the Defense Production Act, to increase production of fuels and electricity in the U.S. This move aims to address rising gasoline and power prices amid global conflicts and supply problems.
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President Trump signed memos to help the Energy Department use funds from a recent GOP budget law.
The memos cover oil production, refining, coal power, natural gas pipelines, and more.
The Defense Production Act gives presidents power to boost private industries important to national security.
The memos state U.S. industry faces delays and financing problems that slow energy production.
Possible actions include federal purchases and financial help for energy production projects.
Projects to build natural gas turbines and electrical transformers, currently in short supply, could get support.
Both President Trump and President Biden have used this Act in the past.
The law’s goal is to strengthen energy supply and keep electricity reliable and affordable.
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FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine because the article said he drank too much and missed work without explaining why. On the same day, businesses started asking for refunds on tariffs that were declared unconstitutional. Also, the House Ethics Committee spoke up to defend how it deals with sexual harassment complaints about Congress members.
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FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine over claims of heavy drinking and unexplained absences.
The lawsuit was filed on Monday.
Monday was the first day businesses could request refunds for tariffs they paid before the tariffs were declared unconstitutional.
The House Ethics Committee defended its approach to handling sexual harassment cases involving members of Congress.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods.
The story by The Atlantic triggered the legal action by Patel.
The House Ethics Committee is responsible for overseeing members' behavior in the House of Representatives.
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A man in Shreveport, Louisiana, shot and killed eight children and seriously injured two adults. The shooter was the father of seven of the children he killed. This tragedy has brought attention to the problem of gun violence and domestic violence in the United States.
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The shooting happened in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Eight children were killed in the attack.
Two adults were seriously injured.
The shooter was the father of seven of the children he killed.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence involving guns.
William Brangham spoke with April Zeoli about the shooting and gun violence.
This is part of a larger issue of gun-related domestic violence in American communities.
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Voters in Virginia are voting on a measure that would change the state’s congressional districts. This change could affect how power is divided in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The vote is happening on Tuesday in Virginia.
The measure would redraw the state’s congressional map.
Supporters believe the change is needed because of aggressive map drawing by Republicans in other states.
Opponents say the proposed changes favor one political party unfairly.
The result could impact which party has more influence in Washington, D.C.
The issue is part of a larger national debate on how political districts are drawn.
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President Donald Trump gave unclear messages about the progress of talks with Iran. Meanwhile, two airplanes flying in the Southwest region almost collided near Nashville.
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President Trump made mixed statements regarding negotiations with Iran.
The exact status of the talks with Iran is uncertain based on his comments.
Two planes flying over the Southwest United States came close to colliding near Nashville.
The near-collision was a serious event but no crash occurred.
CBS Evening News reported both the political update and the aviation incident on April 20.
The report was available through the CBS News app and website.
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