Eight children were killed in a mass shooting linked to a domestic incident in Shreveport, Louisiana. The shooting happened early Sunday morning and involved multiple locations; the suspected shooter died after a police chase.
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Eight children aged between 1 and 14 years old died in the shooting.
The incident took place around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana.
A total of 10 people were shot during the event.
The crime scene covered three different locations.
The suspected shooter was killed by police during a vehicle chase.
Authorities identified the incident as related to a domestic disturbance.
Police are still collecting information about the event.
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A gunman in Louisiana shot 10 people, including eight children aged 1 to 14, at several homes in a family-related incident. The suspect died after a police chase and shooting, and authorities are still investigating the different crime scenes.
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The shootings happened early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Eight children, aged between 1 and 14, were killed.
A total of 10 people were shot during the incident.
Some of the children were related to the gunman.
The suspect stole a car to escape and was chased by police.
Police shot the suspect during the chase, and he later died.
The crime scenes covered three different locations.
Louisiana State Police are assisting local police with the investigation.
No officers were hurt during the police pursuit.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help with any photos, videos, or information.
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Republican strategist Roger Stone said a major report about Representative Cory Mills is coming soon, and he compared Mills unfavorably to Democrat Eric Swalwell. Mills is facing renewed sexual misconduct allegations and an ongoing investigation, while some lawmakers want him to resign, which could affect the Republican majority in the House.
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Roger Stone warned about a “bombshell” report on Rep. Cory Mills.
Stone said Mills makes Rep. Eric Swalwell “look like Mother Teresa.”
Cory Mills faces sexual misconduct accusations and an active House Ethics Committee investigation.
Mills has denied the allegations and says he is being unfairly targeted.
Swalwell resigned last week amid multiple sexual misconduct claims, which he denies.
A Florida judge issued a restraining order against Mills due to harassment accusations by his ex-girlfriend.
House Republican leaders await the Ethics Committee’s outcome before taking action against Mills.
Mills’ potential resignation or expulsion could hurt the GOP’s slim House majority ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, early Sunday morning. The police say the shooting happened over three locations, and the suspected shooter was killed by police after a chase.
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The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Eight children, aged between 1 and about 14 years old, were killed.
A total of 10 people were shot during the incident.
The crime scene covered three different locations.
The suspected shooter was fatally shot by police after a vehicle chase.
Some of the children who were shot were related to the suspect.
Louisiana State Police were called to assist Shreveport detectives.
No police officers were hurt during the shooting or the police pursuit.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended the possibility of U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure, saying these targets are connected to Iran’s military efforts and do not break war laws. He claimed Iran hides weapons in civilian places, which he said is itself a war crime, and stressed that any U.S. action would follow strict rules to avoid harming civilians.
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Mike Waltz spoke on NBC’s Meet the Press about U.S. potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
He said targeting Iranian power plants, bridges, and facilities is legal if linked to the military.
Waltz accused Iran of hiding military weapons in homes, schools, and hospitals.
These hiding actions, he said, violate international war laws.
President Donald Trump warned Iran about possible escalations if nuclear talks fail.
Waltz said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard controls much of Iran’s economy and mixes civilian and military uses.
He emphasized the U.S. will act under strict combat rules to protect civilians.
The U.S. wants to pressure Iran to return to negotiations on America’s terms.
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Former Attorney General Eric Holder said the vote in Virginia about changing the congressional map is an important issue for the whole country. He explained that Republicans caused a problem with unfair district lines, and now Democrats need to respond.
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Virginia voters are deciding on a referendum about redrawing the congressional map.
The proposed new map would give Democrats 10 seats and Republicans 1 seat.
Eric Holder is a former U.S. Attorney General.
Holder spoke on the TV program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
He said the fight over redistricting is a nationwide issue, not just Virginia’s.
Holder described unfair district drawing as a crisis caused by Republicans.
Partisan gerrymandering means drawing election districts to favor one party.
Democrats are being asked to address the problem left by Republicans.
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At least eight children were killed in a mass shooting connected to a domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana. The shooter fled, carjacked a vehicle, and was later killed by police after a chase. The situation appears contained, and the investigation is ongoing.
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The shooting happened early Sunday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Victims aged between 1 and 14 years old were among those killed.
Police responded to gunfire reports in multiple locations connected to the same domestic violence event.
At least 10 people were shot, with eight dying at the scene or shortly after.
The suspected shooter escaped, stole a car, and was chased by police.
Police shot and killed the suspect during the car chase.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation is still active, and victim and suspect names have not been released.
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A federal judge denied a request to stop the deportation of two Laotian grandparents who have lived in the U.S. for more than 40 years and have old drug convictions. The judge said the court cannot control when immigration authorities decide to enforce removal orders, though legal procedures must still be followed.
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Oucho Saelee and Lai Chiem Saelee are Laotian grandparents, lawful permanent residents since 1980.
Both were convicted in 1993 for non-violent opium-related offenses and served 10-year prison sentences.
Immigration judges ordered their removal in the 1990s and early 2000s.
They have multiple U.S. citizen children and grandchildren.
Laos had not accepted many deportees for years but recently started accepting some again.
The couple asked for 6-12 months advance notice and a hearing before deportation to prepare legal challenges.
U.S. District Judge Tana Lin ruled the court has no power to delay deportations or interfere in how removal orders are enforced.
The Trump administration is carrying out a strict deportation policy targeting non-citizens, including those with past convictions.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell resigned after four women accused him of sexual assault. These allegations revealed a pattern of bad behavior that had not been addressed by Democratic leaders for years.
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Eric Swalwell is a member of the Democratic Party.
Four women accused him of sexual assault.
The accusations led to his resignation from Congress.
The allegations show misconduct over several years.
Democratic leaders had previously overlooked these issues.
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida, introduced the Dignity Act, a bill focused on immigration reform and border security. She has faced strong criticism from some conservative commentators and fellow Republicans but remains defiant and ready to defend her legislation.
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar represents South Florida in Congress.
She introduced the Dignity Act, which aims to reform immigration and improve border security.
The bill has drawn criticism mainly from right-wing commentators.
Some Republicans in Congress have also spoken against the bill.
Salazar publicly challenges her critics and stands firm on her bill.
The debate shows divisions within the Republican Party on immigration issues.
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Dr. Jerome Adams, who was Surgeon General during President Trump’s first term, supports Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director nominee. However, he warned that she may face pressure to prioritize beliefs over scientific evidence, especially on vaccines, within a vaccine-skeptical Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Dr. Jerome Adams served as Surgeon General under President Trump’s first term.
Dr. Erica Schwartz is nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adams praised Schwartz but warned she may face pressure to follow ideology instead of science.
The Department of Health and Human Services currently has a vaccine-skeptical environment.
Vaccine skepticism means some people doubt or resist vaccines despite scientific support.
The CDC plays a key role in public health and vaccine guidance.
Leadership decisions at the CDC can influence national health policies and vaccine programs.
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Chris Wright, President Trump’s energy secretary, said on Sunday that U.S. gas prices might not drop below $3 a gallon until 2027. He noted that prices have likely peaked and could start falling, especially if the war involving Iran ends, but he did not give a clear timeline.
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Chris Wright is President Trump’s energy secretary.
He said gas prices may not go under $3 a gallon until 2027.
Prices were near $3 per gallon before the Iran war but rose to about $4 after the war began.
Wright said prices have probably peaked and could fall once the war ends.
President Trump promised during his 2024 campaign to lower gas prices below $2 a gallon.
The war started when the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February 2024.
About two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the Iran war and inflation.
Wright had earlier expected gas prices to fall below $3 more quickly but recently gave a more cautious view.
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U.S. gas prices may not go below $3 per gallon until next year, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Prices have recently been high due to conflict in Iran but could decrease if the situation improves.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said gas might stay above $3 per gallon until next year.
The Iran war has caused gas prices to rise in the U.S.
Gas prices reached $4.16 per gallon recently and are now at $4.05.
Prices this year are still lower than the highest point seen in 2022.
Wright said prices have probably peaked and will drop once the conflict ends.
About 51% of adults say gas prices have been a financial hardship, according to a recent poll.
Wright praised the Trump administration for handling the gas price changes.
Gas prices under $3 per gallon are considered very low when adjusting for inflation.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared journalists to the Pharisees, who were ancient Jewish religious leaders that opposed Jesus. He said the press is unpatriotic in his remarks.
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Pete Hegseth is the current U.S. Defense Secretary.
He compared journalists to the Pharisees, a group from ancient Jewish history.
The Pharisees were known for opposing Jesus.
Hegseth accused the press of being unpatriotic.
The comments were made during a public statement covered by CBS News.
The press is the group of reporters and news organizations that share information with the public.
The term "unpatriotic" means not showing loyalty or love for one’s country.
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FBI Director Kash Patel announced plans to sue The Atlantic magazine for defamation. The lawsuit comes after the magazine published an article about his reported heavy drinking and absences from the FBI.
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Kash Patel is the current FBI Director.
The Atlantic published a story on Friday about Patel’s alleged heavy drinking habits.
The article also claimed Patel was often absent from the FBI.
Patel denied these claims and called them defamatory.
He announced on Fox News he will file a lawsuit against The Atlantic.
The announcement was made on the show “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo.
Patel said the lawsuit would be filed soon after the broadcast.
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On the April 19 episode of "Face the Nation," U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz spoke about President Donald Trump’s plan to send negotiators to Pakistan to work on a peace agreement with Iran. The show also featured former White House adviser Amos Hochstein and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder discussing other topics.
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The episode aired on April 19.
Ambassador Mike Waltz appeared on the show.
President Trump announced negotiators will go to Pakistan.
The purpose is to seek a peace deal with Iran.
Amos Hochstein, an expert on energy security, joined the discussion.
Eric Holder, a former U.S. Attorney General, was also a guest.
The show is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
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President Donald Trump is experiencing his lowest approval ratings in his second term, with just 37% of adults approving his performance. A new NBC poll shows that 76% of voters aged 18 to 29 disapprove of Trump, and most young voters believe the country is going in the wrong direction.
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Only 37% of adults approve of President Trump’s performance according to recent NBC polling.
76% of voters aged 18 to 29 disapprove of President Trump.
Eight out of ten young voters (Gen Z) think the country is on the wrong path.
Young Republicans are also showing declining support for Trump, which is a shift from past trends.
Trump’s approval ratings have mostly stayed below 50% during his second term.
Approval ratings dipped further after President Trump started the Iran war.
The Iran war contributed to higher gas and oil prices, worsening economic concerns for many voters.
Polling data shows mixed support changes, with only small gains in some groups but larger losses overall.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said gas prices in the U.S. might not fall below $3 per gallon until next year. This is because energy prices are rising due to Iran limiting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke about gas prices on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
He said gas prices dropping below $3 per gallon may happen later this year or might not occur until next year.
Energy prices have increased recently.
The price rise is linked to Iran restricting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for oil shipping.
These restrictions affect global energy markets and U.S. gasoline costs.
No exact date was given for when gas prices will fall below $3.
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Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s leadership, calling him a “mob boss” and accusing him of weakening U.S. power and alliances. She spoke about these concerns during a meeting in Detroit and hinted she might run for president in 2028.
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Kamala Harris called President Donald Trump a “mob boss.”
She said Trump’s actions have weakened the United States’ international influence.
Harris blamed Trump for entering a war influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which increased gas prices in the U.S.
Harris said Trump dismisses international rules like respecting other countries’ borders.
She criticized Trump’s “America First” policies for withdrawing from U.S. alliances.
Harris has mentioned running for president in 2028 but has not officially announced.
Recent polls suggest Harris could lead in the 2028 Democratic primary.
The 2028 election race is expected to become clearer after the next midterm elections.
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The Federal Labor government in Australia has not yet acted on a national anti-racism plan released in November 2024, despite multiple requests from the race discrimination commissioner to implement its recommendations. The plan includes 63 measures aimed at reducing systemic racism, but the government says it is still considering the proposals while focusing on a royal commission into antisemitism.
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The national anti-racism framework was delivered to the government and published in November 2024.
Race discrimination commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman sent five letters and held two meetings urging action on the plan.
Attorney General Michelle Rowland responded that the recommendations are “being carefully considered.”
The framework includes creating a national anti-racism taskforce, a standalone Human Rights Act, and duties to eliminate racism in workplaces, health, and housing.
The government is also working on reports from special envoys focused on Islamophobia and antisemitism.
Labor MPs have expressed frustration over the lack of a formal government response to the framework.
Islamic and Jewish community leaders have called for the government to implement the plan to combat rising racial hatred.
The royal commission into antisemitism is expected to release its findings in December 2025.
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