New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke on CBS Mornings about Democratic Socialism growing anywhere in the U.S. He also shared that his conversations with President Donald Trump are honest and straightforward.
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Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
He believes Democratic Socialism can work anywhere in the United States.
Mamdani discussed his relationship with President Donald Trump.
He described their talks as honest and direct.
The interview was featured on CBS Mornings.
Jared Ochacher from CBS News covered the interview.
The story was available on the CBS News app and website.
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A new study published in the medical journal JAMA found that deaths in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers reached the highest level seen in 22 years. The rise in deaths happened while the amount of oversight or monitoring of these detention centers decreased.
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ICE detention deaths are at their highest point in 22 years.
Oversight, meaning supervision and checks on detention centers, has been reduced.
The findings come from research published in the journal JAMA.
ICE is a U.S. government agency responsible for detaining people suspected of immigration violations.
Increased deaths and decreased oversight raise concerns about conditions inside detention centers.
The study highlights a trend over recent years, suggesting worsening safety or health monitoring.
Research like this can help inform government actions and public policy on immigration detention.
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A judge has decided that parts of Camp Mystic must stay closed for now. This decision keeps a restraining order in place while officials investigate a deadly flood that happened there last year.
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A restraining order prevents changes to parts of Camp Mystic.
The judge’s ruling means these parts must stay closed temporarily.
The decision follows several days of emotional testimony.
The closure is related to a deadly flood that occurred at the camp last year.
State officials are conducting investigations into the flood.
The restraining order will remain until the investigations are complete.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about vaccine policies amid rising measles cases in the U.S. Democrats questioned his changes to vaccine recommendations and linked them to recent outbreaks and deaths, while Kennedy defended the country’s handling of measles compared to other nations.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The CDC, under HHS, removed some universal childhood vaccine recommendations, but a federal judge temporarily blocked this change.
A measles outbreak in West Texas infected over 700 people and caused two deaths in unvaccinated children—the first U.S. measles deaths in 10 years.
Kennedy has expressed doubts about the safety and effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, which is required for public school attendance.
Democrats criticized Kennedy for ending CDC flu vaccine campaigns early, linking it to preventable deaths.
Kennedy claimed the U.S. has managed measles better than many countries, citing higher measles rates in Mexico and Canada relative to their populations.
There was debate over whether President Donald Trump approved decisions to end pro-vaccine messaging.
Public health experts have criticized the government’s response to the measles outbreak, including Kennedy’s slow acknowledgment of the vaccine’s benefits.
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The US House of Representatives voted to extend temporary legal protections for about 350,000 Haitians living in the US. The vote went against President Trump’s efforts to end these protections because of ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.
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The House voted 224 to 204 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians for three more years.
Ten Republicans joined mostly Democrats to pass the bill.
TPS protects people from being deported and lets them work temporarily if their home country is unsafe.
The bill now goes to the Senate, where its future is uncertain because President Trump opposes it.
Trump’s administration wants to end TPS for Haitians, saying it no longer serves US national interests.
Haiti has faced serious violence and political problems since President Jovenel Moise was killed in 2021.
Haitian advocacy groups say stopping TPS causes stress and fear among Haitians in the US.
The US Supreme Court will soon hear a case about the government’s efforts to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters about an AI-generated image he posted, which showed him as a Jesus-like figure. He later deleted the image and answered questions about it from the media.
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President Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.
The image was later deleted by President Trump.
He spoke to reporters and answered questions about the image.
The event took place on April 16, 2026.
This interaction happened in the context of other news events on the same day.
The article also references other news stories but focuses on President Trump’s comments on the image.
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A judge has stopped the above-ground part of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction because Congress has not approved it, but ruled that the underground bunker can continue. The judge said that national security does not excuse breaking laws, and the Justice Department plans to appeal the ruling.
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Judge Richard Leon blocked building the above-ground portion of the White House ballroom.
The judge said Congress must approve the project, rejecting Trump's claim it was a national security need.
The underground bunker part of the project can still be built.
The project began without necessary approvals, leading to a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The lawsuit claims the White House broke the law by not filing plans or getting environmental review and Congress approval.
President Trump said the ballroom is "needed now" and criticized the judge’s decision on social media.
The ballroom expansion will increase capacity from 500 to 1,350 people and cost about $400 million funded by private donors.
The East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2023 to make room for the ballroom.
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Clark County Judge Lyndsey Brunette announced she will run for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This announcement comes one week after Wisconsin held an election for a different Supreme Court position.
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Lyndsey Brunette is currently a judge in Clark County, Wisconsin.
She is the first person to declare a run for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat this cycle.
Wisconsin recently held an election to fill another seat on the state’s highest court.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the top court in the state and handles important legal cases.
Judges on the Wisconsin Supreme Court serve to interpret state laws and the state constitution.
Supreme Court races in Wisconsin often attract significant attention because the court influences state policies.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before Congress to answer questions about vaccine policies and staff cuts at health agencies. He defended some controversial actions but acknowledged the measles vaccine's role in preventing deaths and said the vaccine is safe for most people.
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Kennedy faced sharp questions from Democrats about rising measles cases linked to his vaccine criticism.
He admitted the measles vaccine may have saved a child who died in a Texas outbreak.
He said the measles vaccine is safe for most people.
Kennedy highlighted other efforts like promoting healthy foods and lowering drug prices instead of focusing on vaccines in his remarks.
Democrats criticized the CDC for removing a newborn Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation; Kennedy said parents should decide via informed consent.
Republicans asked about drug review issues at the FDA; Kennedy defended the agency and Commissioner Marty Makary.
Kennedy said the health department is rehiring staff after a large reduction in employees last year.
He plans to change members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which decides on health service coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are competing in a special election to fill a New Jersey House seat left vacant by Governor Mikie Sherrill. Mejia won a surprising primary earlier this year and is expected to win the special election. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
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The special election is to fill a New Jersey House seat.
The seat was left open by Governor Mikie Sherrill.
Democrat Analilia Mejia is running against Republican Joe Hathaway.
Mejia won her primary in an unexpected victory.
Mejia is considered likely to win the election.
The election is held on a Thursday.
Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, is set to plead guilty in a large gambling case involving rigged poker games and sharing secret injury information about basketball stars. The case has led to over 30 arrests, including sports figures and reputed criminals.
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Damon Jones will have a change-of-plea hearing on April 28 in Brooklyn federal court.
Jones faces charges for profiting from rigged poker games and selling secret injury tips about players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
He was charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
Jones was arrested last October along with Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier.
Prosecutors say Jones gave a tip about LeBron James being injured before a February 2023 game, which helped bettors place bets.
Jones received $2,500 for giving insider tips about Anthony Davis’s playing time before a game, but that tip turned out to be wrong.
The poker games were rigged using special devices like altered shuffling machines and hidden cameras.
The gambling operations were linked to New York crime families who shared profits among themselves.
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President Donald Trump said he must do what is right by opposing Iran’s development of nuclear weapons. He responded to Pope Leo XIV, saying the pope should understand this stance and noted he has no personal issues with the pope.
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President Trump spoke about Iran and nuclear weapons during a press event.
He emphasized stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Trump disagreed with the pope’s focus on peace in relation to the Iran conflict.
He said the pope should understand the need to prevent Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump mentioned the pope’s brother supports the MAGA movement.
The U.S. president criticized Iran’s leaders for harming their own people.
There is a video clip showing Trump’s remarks on this topic.
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A federal judge blocked the above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom but allowed below-ground work on a bunker and other national security facilities to continue. President Donald Trump criticized the judge’s decision, calling it an effort to delay the project.
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The planned ballroom is a 90,000-square-foot space replacing the old East Wing of the White House.
The total cost of the ballroom project is $400 million.
Above-ground construction is halted, but below-ground work on security-related facilities can proceed.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued the ruling after instructions from an appeals court.
President Trump publicly criticized Judge Leon on social media.
Judge Leon was nominated by Republican President George W. Bush.
The project is intended as a significant addition to the White House property.
The dispute centers around the balance between construction progress and national security concerns.
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The FBI is examining new DNA evidence from Nancy Guthrie’s home as part of the ongoing investigation into her disappearance. Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since January 31 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Nancy Guthrie, age 84, has been missing for over two months.
She was last seen at her home in Catalina Foothills, Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.
New DNA samples from her home, including hair, were recently sent to the FBI from a private Florida lab.
The FBI is using advanced technology to analyze this new DNA evidence.
A glove found two miles from her home was tested but did not match any DNA in the national system called CODIS.
Blood found on the porch of Nancy’s home was confirmed to be hers.
Investigators say they have usable DNA they believe can help with the case.
Multiple agencies, including local police and the FBI, are involved in the search and investigation.
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President Donald Trump nominated Erica Schwartz, his former deputy surgeon general, to be the permanent director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He also appointed several other officials to top roles at the agency, which has faced leadership challenges and staff morale problems.
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Erica Schwartz was nominated by President Trump to lead the CDC.
The CDC has lacked a permanent political leader since August, after Susan Monarez was fired.
Schwartz served 24 years in the Coast Guard and reached the rank of rear admiral.
She holds a medical degree from Brown University and a law degree from the University of Maryland.
Trump appointed Sean Slovenski as CDC deputy director and chief operating officer.
Jennifer Shuford was named deputy director and chief medical officer at the CDC.
Sara Brenner was appointed senior counselor for public health to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The CDC director nomination requires Senate approval, and Schwartz’s public health background may help her confirmation.
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On Tax Day, the U.S. government collects trillions of dollars in taxes. A recent analysis shows much of this money pays for war, defense contractors, and border enforcement, while healthcare and food aid are facing cuts and challenges.
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The U.S. government receives over $5 trillion in taxes annually.
A large portion of tax money goes to military spending and defense companies.
Funds for border enforcement also take a significant share of the budget.
Healthcare programs and food assistance are encountering budget cuts.
Growing government deficits and rising living costs are affecting budget priorities.
These spending choices highlight different priorities in how tax money is used.
The discussion includes views from Lindsay Koshgarian, Program Director at the National Priorities Project.
The analysis was presented in a podcast episode with a team of producers and editors.
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Two members of the US House of Representatives, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, have resigned following accusations of sexual misconduct. Lawmakers from both parties, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lauren Boebert, are calling for stronger accountability and consequences for sexual misconduct in Congress.
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Eric Swalwell (Democrat) and Tony Gonzales (Republican) resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Swalwell faces accusations from five women, including claims of rape and inappropriate messages; he denies the abuse but admits to poor judgment.
Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a staff member, who later died by suicide.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lauren Boebert, from opposite political sides, both support tougher punishments for misconduct in Congress.
Two other representatives plan to introduce resolutions to expel Swalwell and Gonzales.
Boebert is working to have Swalwell and Gonzales lose their federal pensions.
Ocasio-Cortez has called for Republican Cory Mills, under investigation for sexual misconduct, to also resign.
Swalwell also dropped out of the California governor race just before resigning.
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The Senate voted narrowly to remove environmental protections put in place during President Biden’s administration for a wilderness area in Minnesota. The bill aims to allow mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and now goes to President Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.
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The Senate vote was 50-49 to repeal Biden-era protections.
The protections blocked mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.
The bill had already passed the House of Representatives.
The Senate’s action reverses a restriction put in place under President Biden.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law.
The issue concerns whether mining should be allowed near a protected wilderness area.
The vote was closely divided, showing strong disagreement among lawmakers.
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Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, told Senate lawmakers he does not have current figures on how much money the U.S. government has spent on the Iran war. He said the costs change daily, so an exact number is not available right now.
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Russell Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
He spoke to the Senate Budget Committee during a hearing on Thursday.
Lawmakers asked him about the federal spending on the Iran war so far.
Vought said they do not have exact figures at this time.
He explained that spending amounts keep changing every day.
Senator Patty Murray asked if he could at least provide a spending range.
Vought did not provide a range or estimate during the hearing.
The article mentions a recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon but does not link it directly to the spending question.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she will fight after the Trump administration announced it would take away $73.5 million in federal funds. The money is being cut because New York did not revoke nearly 33,000 commercial driver’s licenses held by undocumented immigrants.
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The Trump administration is pulling $73.5 million in federal funding from New York.
The cut is due to New York allowing undocumented immigrants to keep commercial driver’s licenses.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said the state refused to revoke about 33,000 questionable licenses.
Governor Kathy Hochul promised to fight back against the funding cut.
The withheld funds support New York’s roads, subways, and infrastructure.
The Trump administration also agreed to release money for the Second Avenue Subway extension after a separate review.
Concerns about undocumented immigrants with commercial licenses come after crashes involving truck drivers in other states.
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