Florida’s legislature approved a new congressional district map. The map was proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis and has passed an important step in the process.
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Florida lawmakers passed a new map for congressional districts.
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed this map.
The map affects the boundaries for Florida’s representatives in Congress.
The approval clears a significant hurdle in the map’s official adoption.
The new map will shape future elections in Florida.
This process is part of redrawing districts, usually done every 10 years after the census.
The map must still complete any remaining steps before final use in elections.
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Representative Anna Paulina Luna said she was confronted by two fellow Republicans during a tense debate over the Farm Bill, which includes controversial pesticide rules. The House postponed a planned vote on the bill after Republican disagreements, with Luna opposing a provision that protects pesticide makers from lawsuits.
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The Farm Bill is a broad law meant to support farmers, but some parts about pesticides are controversial.
Rep. Luna claims two Republicans confronted her, accusing pesticide companies of causing cancer.
Luna opposes a Farm Bill provision that would protect pesticide makers from being sued.
The House planned to vote on the Farm Bill along with two other bills under one rule to speed up the process.
This combined voting plan caused conflict and led to postponing the vote after Republican protests.
Luna introduced an amendment to remove rules that shield pesticide manufacturers and regulate pesticide labeling.
Some farm groups and MAGA-aligned lawmakers support Luna’s amendment, mainly over concerns about glyphosate pesticides.
Glyphosate, in weedkillers like Roundup, is widely used but also linked to cancer by some scientific agencies and ongoing lawsuits.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills ended her campaign for the U.S. Senate shortly before the Democratic primary because she lacked enough money for the race. She had support from party leaders but could not overcome fundraising challenges against her opponent, Graham Platner.
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Janet Mills is the current governor of Maine and was running for the U.S. Senate.
She dropped out of the Senate race weeks before the June 9 Democratic primary.
Mills said she had the passion and experience but did not have enough financial resources for the campaign.
Her main opponent was Graham Platner, a first-time candidate popular with voters despite past controversies.
Platner faced criticism for online comments and a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism.
Mills had support from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and left-leaning groups.
The race was seen as important for Democrats trying to win a competitive Senate seat from Republican Susan Collins.
The contest showed ongoing debate within the Democratic Party about how to defeat Republicans under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills has stopped her campaign for the U.S. Senate just before the Democratic primary. She said she does not have enough money to continue, despite her experience and commitment.
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Janet Mills is the governor of Maine and a Democrat.
She planned to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.
Mills ended her campaign due to a lack of financial resources.
She has served two terms as Maine’s governor.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported her Senate run.
Mills aimed to defeat Republican Senator Susan Collins.
The Senate seat is seen as highly competitive for control of the Senate.
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President Donald Trump said that former FBI Director James Comey understands the meaning of "86" as a term from mob language that means "kill him." This statement came during discussions about a legal case where Comey faces charges related to a social media post he made last year.
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President Trump claimed James Comey knows that "86" means "kill him" in mob slang.
James Comey is the former director of the FBI.
Comey is currently indicted by the Department of Justice.
The indictment is connected to a social media post Comey made last year.
The post included a photo, which is part of the legal issues he faces.
President Trump made these comments on a Wednesday.
The case is ongoing and involves legal investigations.
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US economic growth rose 2% in the first quarter of 2026 after slowing in late 2025. Consumer spending slowed down, partly because higher energy prices from the war with Iran have made people cautious about spending.
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US GDP grew 2% from January to March 2026, up from 0.5% growth in the last quarter of 2025.
Government spending increased 10% in early 2026, reversing a previous decrease caused by federal worker layoffs.
The US federal workforce has shrunk by about 355,000 workers since October 2024.
Consumer spending growth slowed by 0.3% due to worries about inflation and the war with Iran.
Inflation expectations jumped from 3.8% to 4.7% in one month amid rising energy costs.
Oil prices reached $126 per barrel after stalled peace talks between the US and Iran.
The US defense department says the war in Iran has cost $25 billion and is seeking $1.5 trillion more in military funds.
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady to watch how the war and new tariffs affect the economy, despite pressure from President Trump’s administration.
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A new memo filed in federal court shows details about Cole Allen's actions before meeting U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. The memo includes photos and information about his movements before the event.
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The memo was filed in federal court on Wednesday.
It provides details about Cole Allen's movements before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Cole Allen had an encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the event.
The memo includes photos related to Allen's movements.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner took place on a Saturday.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter reported this information.
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Labour has asked MP Robert Jenrick to donate £37,500 from his 2024 Conservative leadership campaign to charity. The money may have come from a foreign source linked to a US businessman, Gary Klopfenstein, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud. The police are currently reviewing the case after the Electoral Commission referred it to them.
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Robert Jenrick received £100,000 from Spott Fitness for his 2024 Conservative leadership campaign.
£37,500 of this donation may have come from a US businessman, Gary Klopfenstein, convicted of wire fraud.
Foreign donations are not allowed in UK elections, which raises legal questions about the donation’s validity.
The Electoral Commission investigated and referred evidence to the police, who are now reviewing the case.
Jenrick said he did not know about Klopfenstein’s involvement and claims he followed all election laws.
Labour wants Jenrick to explain what checks he did before accepting the money and to give the £37,500 to charity.
Phillip Ullmann, a UK businessman, said Klopfenstein transferred the money through a company called Innovyz USA.
The police have not confirmed if they will open a formal investigation or take further action.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills has stopped her campaign for the U.S. Senate. She said she ran because she was concerned about how Maine was treated by the federal government and about threats to democracy.
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Janet Mills is the Governor of Maine and a member of the Democratic Party.
She announced on Thursday that she is suspending her run for the U.S. Senate.
She began her campaign last year.
Her reasons for running included feeling that Maine was treated unfairly by Washington.
She also mentioned concerns about threats to democracy from the current President of the United States.
No further details about her future plans were given in the announcement.
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In March, the inflation rate in the United States rose to 3.5 percent due to higher prices driven by the war in Iran. This increase is shown by the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, as reported by the Commerce Department.
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Inflation in the U.S. rose to 3.5 percent in March.
The inflation rate was previously 2.8 percent.
The increase is linked to the conflict in Iran.
The Commerce Department released this data on Thursday.
The inflation measurement used is the PCE price index, which tracks changes in consumer expenses.
Higher prices affect the cost of goods and services that people buy.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills has ended her campaign for the U.S. Senate because she did not have enough money to compete. Her decision allows Graham Platner, a progressive candidate, to become the Democratic nominee to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Janet Mills was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
She stopped her campaign due to insufficient financial support.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged Mills to run.
Graham Platner is a progressive candidate who raised more money and got more support than Mills.
Platner will now be the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine.
The race will be against the current Republican Senator Susan Collins.
This development is recent and may be updated as more information becomes available.
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Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the number of people receiving SNAP food benefits has dropped by about 4.2 million nationwide. This decline largely happened after new rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) took effect in mid-2025, tightening eligibility and work requirements for the program.
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SNAP helps low- and no-income households buy groceries.
SNAP participation fell from about 42.8 million in January 2025 to under 38.6 million in January 2026.
The biggest drop happened between October and November 2025, when over 1 million people left SNAP in one month.
Arizona had the largest percentage loss, with 43.27% of its participants losing benefits.
Other states with big decreases include Georgia, Florida, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Some states, like Kentucky and New Hampshire, had very small declines, while Alaska and Hawaii saw slight increases.
The Congressional Budget Office predicted about 4 million people would lose or see reduced benefits from the OBBBA changes.
New rules expanded work requirements and removed some exemptions for groups like veterans and homeless individuals.
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A recent study of over 100,000 babies in the U.S. explored how well babies from birth to 8 months sleep. Dr. Natalie Barnett, a pediatric sleep expert, warns parents not to become overly worried about perfect sleep, a condition called orthosomnia, because stress can make baby sleep worse.
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Nanit studied sleep patterns of babies aged 0 to 8 months across the U.S. using a single sleep score metric.
Parents today focus more on baby sleep than they did ten years ago.
Orthosomnia is when parents obsess about perfect sleep, which can increase stress.
Babies can sense their parents’ stress, which may make them feel unsafe and affect their sleep.
Experts suggest parents treat baby sleep like daily habits such as brushing teeth—important but not worth stressing over all day.
Most babies start sleeping through the night between 3 and 6 months of age.
Bigger babies who eat more during the day often sleep longer at night.
By 8 months, many babies can sleep for longer periods without needing nighttime feeds.
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Most Americans, about 80%, support legal abortion. The article discusses whether political candidates in the 2026 elections will address this important issue or avoid it.
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Around 80% of Americans support keeping abortion legal.
The topic of abortion is very important to many voters.
The next election for candidates will be in 2026.
Candidates will need to decide if they will talk about abortion openly.
Ignoring abortion may not align with what voters want.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills has stopped her campaign for the U.S. Senate because she does not have enough money to continue. This move makes it very likely that Graham Platner will become the Democratic candidate to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
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Janet Mills is the current Governor of Maine.
She was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
Mills said she lacks the financial resources needed for her campaign.
Suspending her campaign means she is no longer competing for the Democratic nomination.
Graham Platner is expected to become the Democratic nominee for the Senate race.
The Senate race will be against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
This Senate race is considered important for the November elections.
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Cole Tomas Allen, a California man, was charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump during an event near the White House. Authorities found that Allen traveled from California to Washington, D.C. armed with guns and knives and posted political content online before the attempt. Allen has been arrested, charged, and arraigned but not convicted.
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Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and related firearms crimes.
The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on April 25 near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
An officer wearing a bulletproof vest was hit; police returned fire and captured Allen.
Allen traveled from California to Washington, D.C., and stayed at the Washington Hilton hotel.
Minutes before the attack, Allen emailed family and a former employer using the name "Cole 'coldForce' 'Friendly Federal Assassin' Allen."
Social media posts linked to Allen shifted from gaming to political content, including comparing Trump to Hitler and questioning the legitimacy of elections.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed Allen’s motive.
Allen holds degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science from California institutions.
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President Donald Trump has announced that the US is reviewing the possibility of reducing its military troops in Germany, a key location for US and NATO defense. The US has had military bases in Germany since World War II, and these bases now serve as important centers for military operations and logistics in Europe and beyond.
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The US military presence in Germany began in 1945 after World War II ended.
At the height of the Cold War, more than 250,000 US troops were stationed in Germany, with many living in communities built around bases.
As of late last year, about 36,400 US active-duty troops are permanently based in Germany, spread over 20 to 40 locations.
Major US bases in Germany include the Ramstein airbase, headquarters in Stuttgart, and military training areas in Bavaria.
These bases support US operations in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran by acting as logistical hubs and forward staging points.
President Trump has previously threatened to cut troops in Germany, including a plan in 2020 to reduce forces by one-third.
That 2020 proposal met resistance from US officials, NATO, and Congress, and was eventually halted by President Biden in 2021.
The current review of troop numbers comes amid diplomatic tensions and concerns about Germany’s defense spending and policies.
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The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, told Congress that the war on Iran has cost $25 billion, mainly for weapons and equipment maintenance. However, some lawmakers and experts say the total impact on the US economy, including higher gas and food prices, could be much higher—between $630 billion and $1 trillion.
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The Pentagon estimates $25 billion spent on the war in Iran so far.
This amount mainly covers munitions used and maintenance of equipment.
Some Democrats and economists believe the full cost, including economic effects, is much higher—up to $1 trillion.
Higher gas prices due to the conflict have increased costs for Americans, with gas hitting $4.23 per gallon.
The US is requesting a $1.5 trillion defense budget next year, a 42% increase and the largest since World War II.
At least 3,375 people have died in the conflict, with 14 US military deaths and over 200 injuries.
The war’s cost includes not only direct military spending but also economic burdens on households.
Pentagon officials promised to provide more detailed cost breakdowns after a full assessment.
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Singer D4vd appeared in a Los Angeles court where prosecutors presented a timeline and new details in the case accusing him of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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The case involves the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors shared a detailed timeline of events related to the crime.
New information about the case was introduced during the court session.
Singer D4vd is the person charged with the crime.
D4vd has entered a plea of not guilty.
The court hearing took place in Los Angeles.
The story contains disturbing elements related to the crime.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will answer questions from senators about the ongoing conflict with Iran and President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget plan. He recently testified before the House, facing tough questions about Pentagon leadership changes and spending.
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Pete Hegseth is currently the Defense Secretary.
He will appear before the Senate to discuss the Iran war.
President Trump has requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget.
Hegseth faced challenging questions in the House recently.
The House hearing included discussions about firings of Pentagon leaders.
The hearing also covered a $400 million spending issue.
The article also mentions concerns related to a Voting Rights Act ruling impacting midterm elections.
The focus is on government and military issues connected to U.S. politics.
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