A new bill in Congress aims to allow certain military veterans and active-duty members to carry concealed guns anywhere in the United States. The law would give these service members a right similar to what retired police officers already have, overriding different state gun rules.
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The bill is called the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act.
It applies to eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel.
The bill would let them carry concealed firearms nationwide, ignoring state-by-state differences.
Supporters say military training makes these individuals highly qualified to carry guns safely.
Representative Pat Harrigan of North Carolina introduced the bill.
The bill does not create new rights, but extends existing ones used by retired police officers.
Some gun control groups worry it could reduce state control over gun laws and affect public safety.
The bill must pass committees and votes in Congress before reaching President Donald Trump’s desk.
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The Trump administration has planned an auction on June 5 to sell rights to drill for oil in a wildlife refuge in Alaska called the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This area is known for its natural environment and has been the subject of debate about drilling and conservation.
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The auction is set for June 5.
Companies will bid for the rights to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural area in Alaska.
Drilling in this refuge has been controversial because of environmental concerns.
The Trump administration organized this auction.
The administration has not yet provided full details about the auction process or its impact.
This decision marks a change in policy regarding drilling in protected wildlife areas.
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An 86-year-old French widow named Marie-Thérèse was held by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) because she overstayed her visa. After detention in Alabama, she was released and returned to France, where her family reunited with her.
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Marie-Thérèse is from Nantes, France, and moved to the U.S. in 2023 to live with her American husband, Billy.
Billy died in January 2025, leaving Marie-Thérèse’s immigration status unclear as she was awaiting a green card.
She was arrested in Alabama earlier in June 2025 for overstaying her visa.
Her son said she was treated harshly while detained, including being handcuffed with hands and feet.
Marie-Thérèse was released and arrived safely back in France, confirmed by the French Foreign Minister.
ICE is part of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and works to deport people who stay in the country illegally.
Since President Donald Trump began his second term, ICE’s role and budget for deportation efforts have increased.
The French government has expressed concerns about ICE’s detention methods in general.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce the number of daily flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this summer to prevent delays. The daily limit will be set at 2,708 flights, down from the current peak of 3,080 flights planned for busy days.
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The FAA announced the flight cuts on a Thursday.
The cut aims to reduce summer travel delays at O’Hare Airport.
The new daily flight limit is 2,708 flights.
Currently, there are 3,080 planned flights on the busiest summer days.
The restrictions will only apply during the summer travel season.
O’Hare is one of the busiest airports in the United States.
The FAA oversees and manages flight schedules to ensure safety and efficiency.
These changes are intended to improve passenger experience by reducing flight delays.
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A recent Texas poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton leading Senator John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for Senate. Democratic candidate James Talarico tends to perform better against Paxton than Cornyn in general election matchups, though the race remains competitive.
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A Texas Public Opinion Research poll surveyed 1,225 likely Republican voters in the runoff.
48% supported Paxton, 40% supported Cornyn, and 11% were undecided.
Paxton has a higher net favorability rating (+25) compared to Cornyn (+3).
President Donald Trump’s endorsement influences many voters; 49% said it affects their choice somewhat or a great deal.
Among Cornyn supporters, 24% would vote for Talarico if Paxton is the nominee, while 10% of Paxton supporters would vote for Talarico if Cornyn is the nominee.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick warned Republicans might struggle to keep their majority in the Texas House during upcoming elections.
Patrick urged the losing candidate in the Republican runoff to support the winner to help down-ballot races.
Previous polls show a close race between Paxton and Cornyn, and competitive matchups between Talarico and both Republicans.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lawsuits against oil and gas companies over coastal land loss in Louisiana should be heard in federal court, not state court. This decision came after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million for environmental damage.
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The Supreme Court made an 8-0 decision to send the case to federal court.
The lawsuits claim oil and gas companies caused coastal damage in Louisiana over many years.
Chevron was ordered by a state jury to pay more than $740 million for cleanup.
The companies argued they worked under federal supervision during World War II to increase aviation fuel supply.
The court agreed these cases are related to federal efforts and belong in federal court.
Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastal land in the past century, with oil infrastructure as a major factor.
The ruling affects 11 of 42 similar cases filed against oil companies since 2013.
Justice Samuel Alito did not participate in the case due to financial ties to an energy company.
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Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested on suspicion of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in his abandoned Tesla in Hollywood Hills last year. Authorities are reviewing evidence to decide whether to file charges, and Burke's lawyers say he is innocent.
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David Burke (D4vd), aged 21, was arrested on suspicion of murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Celeste, age 14 when killed, was reported missing by her family in 2024 from Lake Elsinore, California.
Her body was found in September 2024 in a Tesla Model Y that had been towed from Hollywood Hills.
The body was severely decomposed and dismembered, found inside two bags in the car.
No official cause of death has been publicly released; police restricted the release of the autopsy report.
Burke’s arrest came seven months after the body was discovered, and he was not publicly named as a suspect before that.
Defense lawyers say Burke has not been charged and maintain he is innocent.
Burke is a singer who gained popularity on TikTok and is known for his alt-pop music.
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Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will resign on May 31. Lyons led ICE during President Donald Trump’s push for stronger immigration enforcement and expanded the agency’s hiring and detention efforts.
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Todd Lyons has been the acting director of ICE since March 2025.
He is resigning at the end of May, with his last day on May 31.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons for improving community safety.
Under Lyons’ leadership, ICE received a large budget increase to hire more staff and expand detention.
Lyons oversaw high-profile immigration enforcement operations in cities like Chicago and Minneapolis.
He faced congressional questions about the deaths of two American protesters during ICE actions.
Lyons signed a memo giving ICE officers broad powers to enter homes and make arrests without a judge’s warrant.
It is unclear who will replace Lyons as ICE director.
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Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is planning to leave his leadership position soon, according to U.S. officials. The announcement was reported by CBS News.
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Todd Lyons is currently the acting leader of ICE.
He intends to leave his role soon.
The information comes from U.S. officials who shared it with CBS News.
ICE is a federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
The report was made by CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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A nursery worker in Dudley was sentenced to over three years in prison after a 14-month-old boy died while being restrained face-down at the nursery. The nursery was fined £240,000 and its owner received a suspended prison sentence for health and safety failures.
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Noah Sibanda, a 14-month-old boy, died in December 2022 after being restrained face-down with a blanket over his head at Fairytales Day Nursery.
Noah was left alone for two hours before being found unresponsive and later died in hospital.
Kimberley Cookson, the nursery worker, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for gross negligence manslaughter.
Cookson must serve 40% of her sentence in prison and the rest under licence (supervision).
Deborah Latewood, the nursery owner, was given a six-month suspended prison sentence for a health and safety offence.
The nursery admitted corporate manslaughter and health and safety violations and was fined £240,000 plus £56,000 in legal costs.
CCTV footage showed dangerous and rough handling of children, including Noah, which was ignored by managers.
Noah’s parents expressed deep grief and faulted the nursery for negligence that led to their son’s death.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recruiting video gamers to work as air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this program has been very successful because gamers have skills useful for managing air traffic.
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The FAA is trying to hire video gamers for air traffic controller jobs.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the recruitment effort "wildly successful."
Gamers are skilled at focusing on many things on screens at once.
Air traffic controllers need to watch screens and talk clearly to guide planes.
This program uses gamers’ abilities to improve air traffic control hiring.
The FAA believes gamers can adapt to the demands of air traffic control work.
The program aims to fill important safety roles.
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Senator Katie Britt from Alabama says a House bill to extend legal protections for Haitian refugees will not advance in the Senate. The bill, which passed the House with support from some moderate Republicans, faces strong opposition from Britt and likely other Senate Republicans.
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Sen. Katie Britt is the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee.
She is a prominent Republican voice on immigration issues.
The House passed a bill to extend legal protections for Haitian refugees.
Ten moderate House Republicans voted with Democrats to pass this bill.
Sen. Britt called the bill “dead on arrival” in the Senate, meaning it will not pass there.
The opposition mainly comes from Senate Republicans who disagree with the bill.
The bill aims to help Haitian refugees remain legally in the U.S. under temporary protected status.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it is surprising he was not told that Lord Peter Mandelson failed security checks before being appointed UK ambassador to the US. The vetting officers recommended against Mandelson’s appointment, but the Foreign Office ignored this. Opposition parties are calling on Sir Keir to resign over the issue.
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Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US despite failing initial security vetting.
The UK Security Vetting service recommended against approving Mandelson’s vetting, which is an unusual "no" recommendation.
The Foreign Office overruled the vetting service’s recommendation and proceeded with Mandelson’s appointment.
No ministers, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, were informed about Mandelson’s failed vetting at the time.
Sir Keir Starmer discovered the vetting failure only recently and called the lack of information "staggering" and "unforgivable."
Sir Keir plans to explain all facts to Parliament to be fully transparent.
Opposition leaders, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, have demanded Sir Keir's resignation.
Senior minister Darren Jones said there was no rule requiring ministers to be told about security vetting decisions, but that policy is now changed.
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Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is asking a Utah judge to ban cameras from his court trial. His lawyers argue that live broadcasts and media coverage could influence potential jurors and violate his right to a fair trial.
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Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in the shooting of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025.
Robinson’s lawyers claim live streaming and media reports have biased public opinion against him.
A New York Post article suggested Robinson confessed to the killing based on lip reading during a court appearance.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is found guilty.
Robinson has not entered a plea and no trial date has been set yet.
Judge Tony Graf has limited camera views in court to prevent violations of decorum.
Media and Kirk’s widow want cameras allowed to ensure transparency and counter misinformation.
Ballistic tests on the bullet are ongoing, with the FBI conducting additional analysis.
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The Pentagon said it is working with the White House and other agencies to gather and release videos of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), also called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). This update came after Representative Anna Paulina Luna criticized the Defense Department for missing a deadline to provide 46 requested videos.
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Representative Anna Paulina Luna requested 46 videos of UFO encounters by April 14.
The videos show different shapes of objects seen by the U.S. military over places like Iran, Syria, U.S. bases, and Lake Huron.
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is leading the effort to collect and release UAP records.
The U.S. Department of Defense was renamed the Department of War last year by President Trump, but Congress must approve it.
President Trump directed his administration in February to find and share government files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
The Pentagon said it is making progress and plans to give the UAP records to the National Archives as required by law.
Luna said the Pentagon did not respond to her request until contacted again and may use subpoena power to get the videos.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in February there was no set date for releasing the files but promised full compliance with the president’s order.
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Justin Fairfax, former Virginia lieutenant governor, died after killing his wife and then himself in a murder-suicide at their home. Fairfax had faced sexual assault allegations in 2019 that affected his political career and struggled with depression and personal issues before the tragedy.
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Justin Fairfax served as Virginia's lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022.
Two women accused Fairfax of sexual assault in 2019, which he denied.
The allegations damaged his political career and his 2021 run for Virginia governor.
Fairfax killed his wife Cerina and then himself in their home with their two teenage children present.
Fairfax had ongoing mental health struggles and was known to use heavy alcohol daily near the end of his term.
Recent divorce and loss of custody of his children were factors leading up to the incident.
A friend said Fairfax was deeply depressed and wanted help to prove his innocence shortly before his death.
Fairfax’s high school issued a statement expressing sympathy but did not mention the allegations or murder-suicide.
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The US Congress passed a 10-day extension to a surveillance law called Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Republicans disagreed on a longer renewal without changes. The law allows intelligence agencies to collect communications involving foreigners abroad, but critics want new rules to protect Americans' privacy.
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Congress approved a short, 10-day extension of Section 702 to avoid its expiration on April 20.
Section 702 lets agencies collect emails and texts from foreigners outside the US without a warrant.
Communications of Americans who talk to these foreigners can also be collected "incidentally."
Privacy advocates and some lawmakers want a new rule requiring warrants for Americans' communications caught this way.
Republican leaders tried and failed twice to pass a longer, unchanged renewal of the law.
A rare group of progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans opposed the renewal without changes.
The vote to extend the law happened after heated debate late at night and early morning.
Supporters say the program is needed to stop terrorism and foreign spying. Opponents want reforms to protect privacy.
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Virginia voters are set to decide on a proposed change that would let the state legislature draw its own voting districts for the House. This change could increase political competition and may reduce the influence of voters.
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The proposal is an amendment to the state constitution of Virginia.
It would give the Virginia legislature the power to create House voting districts.
Currently, the process of drawing districts may differ or involve independent commissions.
Allowing the legislature to draw districts could lead to a partisan "arms race," where political parties compete aggressively to control district lines.
Such competition might weaken how much voters’ choices matter in elections.
The decision to approve or reject this change will be made by Virginia voters.
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Senator Ted Cruz revealed that President Donald Trump asked him three times during his first term to join the Supreme Court, but Cruz declined each time. Currently, the chance of Cruz becoming the next Supreme Court justice is low, with most speculation focused on whether Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito will retire soon.
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Ted Cruz said he declined three Supreme Court vacancy offers from President Trump during Trump’s first term.
A betting site, Kalshi, currently gives Cruz a 9% chance of becoming the next Supreme Court justice.
President Trump mentioned Cruz as a potential Supreme Court nominee in a January speech, praising him as a “brilliant man.”
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley has suggested Cruz or Senator Mike Lee as replacements if Justice Alito retires.
No Supreme Court justice has announced retirement, but speculation exists about Justices Alito (age 76) and Thomas (age 77).
Justice Alito was treated for dehydration in Philadelphia but returned to work promptly, with no clear retirement plans.
Alito’s upcoming book release in October has led to speculation that he might retire around that time.
Judge Andrew Oldham, a Trump-appointed appeals court judge, currently has the highest odds (20%) of becoming the next Supreme Court justice.
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The Senate approved a 10-day extension to continue certain government surveillance powers without warrants. This extension follows a confusing vote on a larger plan and now goes to President Donald Trump for approval.
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The Senate passed a short, 10-day extension for warrantless spying powers.
The extension applies to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
These powers allow certain surveillance activities without court warrants.
A longer, more comprehensive plan was rejected in a chaotic vote before this extension.
The bill will next be sent to President Donald Trump to sign into law.
Congress continues to debate the future of these surveillance powers and how they should be regulated.
The extension prevents an immediate shutdown of these intelligence operations while lawmakers discuss changes.
The debate reflects concerns about privacy and national security.
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