Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are the top two candidates in the race to lead Los Angeles. With most votes counted, Bass has about 35% support and Raman about 27%, while other candidates, including Rick Caruso, have lost ground.
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Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are the leading candidates for Los Angeles mayor.
About 87% of votes have been counted in the mayoral race.
Karen Bass has around 34.68% of the vote.
Nithya Raman has about 27.12% of the vote.
Other candidates, such as Rick Caruso, are trailing behind.
The final election will take place in November.
Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States.
The race will decide who will lead the city for the next term.
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The U.S. shipbuilding industry is shrinking, with the country building only about three cargo ships a year, while China builds over 1,000 annually. This situation is seen as a threat to both the economy and national security.
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China builds more than 1,000 cargo ships each year.
The U.S. builds about three cargo ships annually.
The Trump administration considers the decline in U.S. shipbuilding a crisis.
The crisis affects both economic strength and national security.
Shipbuilding is important for transporting goods and for military use.
The U.S. risks falling behind other countries in its ability to build and maintain ships.
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A federal judge who ruled against President Donald Trump received death threats afterward. Federal judges said that criticism from President Trump can make them less safe. The White House stated that President Trump understands the dangers of political violence.
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A federal judge made a ruling that was not in favor of President Donald Trump.
After the ruling, the judge received death threats.
Federal judges claim that criticism from President Trump can threaten their safety.
The White House responded by saying President Trump is aware of the risks of political violence.
The situation highlights concerns about safety for judges involved in high-profile cases.
The news was reported by CBS News and featured on the show "60 Minutes."
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President Trump says U.S. shipbuilding is in serious trouble and far behind China, which builds about 1,000 cargo ships a year compared to just a few in the U.S. The Philadelphia shipyard, one of the last big U.S. commercial shipbuilders, is trying to modernize with help from a South Korean company, but faces big challenges like old equipment and a shortage of skilled workers.
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China produces roughly 1,000 cargo ships yearly; the U.S. builds about three.
U.S. shipbuilding is seen as a national security issue because reliance on foreign ships could cause problems in conflicts.
The Philadelphia shipyard is one of only two U.S. yards building large commercial cargo ships.
Hanwha, a South Korean company, bought the Philly shipyard in 2024 for $100 million and invested another $100 million.
The Philly yard currently builds about 1 to 1.5 ships per year, compared to one ship per week at Hanwha’s Korean yard.
Hanwha plans to upgrade the Philly yard with robots, automation, and increase workforce to 7,000-10,000 workers.
The yard faces a shortage of skilled workers like welders and pipe-fitters; training takes three years and only 20 people can train at once.
Workers at the yard earn a wage while training and receive health care, which attracts people from other jobs despite tough conditions.
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Federal judges have faced many threats after ruling against President Trump's policies, especially on cases like tariffs and birthright citizenship. Judges report increased hostility and numerous violent threats from people upset by court decisions.
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The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs, leading him to criticize his own nominees on the court.
Judges who ruled against President Trump’s policies experienced violent threats from his supporters.
Judge John Coughenour blocked President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship and received death and bomb threats.
Judge Coughenour and others reported feeling under constant threat and needing protection.
President Trump has publicly called judges "fools," "monsters," and criticized them sharply when they rule against him.
Threats recorded include death threats and violent language against judges and their families.
The U.S. Marshals Service is working to track threats but says they are overwhelmed by the increase.
In the past year, serious threats against federal judges rose by 78%, affecting about 400 judges.
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Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman is close to overtaking Spencer Pratt in the race for mayor of Los Angeles. As of Sunday evening, Raman was in third place, just behind Pratt and the current mayor Karen Bass.
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Nithya Raman is a Los Angeles City Councilmember and a Democrat.
Spencer Pratt is a Republican mayoral candidate and a former reality TV star.
Karen Bass is the current mayor of Los Angeles and a Democrat.
Raman was trailing Pratt by about 2 percentage points in the vote count.
Karen Bass was leading the race at the time of the update.
The information comes from the vote count reported by Decision Desk HQ.
The election is for the highest political office in Los Angeles city government.
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A lawsuit was filed to stop a UFC fight night planned on the White House South Lawn on President Trump's 80th birthday. The suit claims the event breaks federal rules, benefits Trump and his allies financially, and was not properly approved by Congress or reviewed for environmental impact.
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The event is scheduled for June 14, President Trump's 80th birthday.
The lawsuit was filed by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of a political activist and an Air Force veteran.
It argues the fight night is a private, profit-driven event benefiting President Trump, UFC, and its broadcast partner Paramount.
The event includes a large arch constructed on the White House South Lawn without congressional approval or environmental review.
UFC says the event is part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, but the lawsuit disputes this claim.
A White House official called the lawsuit baseless and said the event is similar to other White House-hosted activities.
Paramount, UFC, and others involved have not publicly commented on the lawsuit.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is holding a town hall event to answer voters’ questions amid recent reports about his past behavior. Despite allegations from an ex-girlfriend and other controversies, Platner remains the front-runner in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Graham Platner is running for U.S. Senate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.
He will hold a town hall event in Portland, Maine, to address voter questions.
An ex-girlfriend accused Platner of physical violence, which he denies.
Other ex-girlfriends gave mixed accounts, some positive and some describing him as volatile.
Reports also revealed Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages with women while married.
Platner has apologized for previous online posts seen as dismissive of sexual assault and covered a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism.
No major Democrats have withdrawn their support despite the allegations.
Rahm Emanuel commented that it is uncertain if Platner can win against Collins.
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Some Jewish Democrats say they feel unwelcome in their own party because of rising criticism of Israel and related antisemitism. This issue could affect Jewish voter support in key states during the 2028 election.
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Most Jewish Americans vote Democratic, so changes in their support matter for elections.
Criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza has sometimes led to negative attitudes toward Jewish Americans.
The Democratic Party is experiencing internal conflict over opinions on Israel.
Several Democratic candidates have faced controversy over antisemitic or Israel-related remarks.
Jewish Democratic leaders like Governors Josh Shapiro and JB Pritzker may run for president in 2028.
Some Jewish voters feel scared or alienated but have not yet left the party in large numbers.
Jewish staffers working on Democratic campaigns report feeling uncomfortable with the party’s stance.
Both Democratic and Republican parties have issues with antisemitism, according to some politicians.
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The Labour party has asked Nigel Farage to explain more clearly about a £5 million gift he received from a crypto billionaire. Farage is under investigation for whether he followed rules about declaring this money before being elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the 2024 election.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire based in Thailand.
The gift came shortly before Farage changed his mind and decided to run in the 2024 general election.
Farage was elected as an MP for Clacton, Essex, after receiving the gift.
Labour party chair Anna Turley said Farage has avoided answering questions about the gift.
Farage gave different explanations for the gift, including it being for personal security or a reward for campaigning for Brexit.
Farage did not declare the money to authorities, saying he was not an MP when he got it.
Farage plans to renovate a beachfront property in Kent worth over £1.5 million.
There are questions about how Farage paid for his Surrey home, which he bought weeks after receiving the gift.
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Democrats in Maine say they might change how their state gives Electoral College votes if Nebraska, controlled by Republicans, switches to a winner-take-all system for the 2028 presidential election. Currently, both Maine and Nebraska split their electoral votes based on who wins each congressional district, but political leaders worry Nebraska might change this.
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Maine and Nebraska are the only states that split Electoral College votes by congressional district.
Republicans in Nebraska have considered switching to a winner-take-all system but have not passed that change yet.
Some Democrats running for Maine’s governor support switching Maine to a winner-take-all system if Nebraska does it first.
This type of political retaliation in election rules is seen as part of ongoing strategies since President Trump’s era.
Changing the system in both states could cancel out the effects because they would both use winner-take-all.
Maine’s Secretary of State and several Democratic candidates are publicly supporting the idea of changing the vote allocation.
Nebraska Democrats say the chances of switching away from the current system there are low because Republicans don’t have enough votes in the legislature.
Maine’s upcoming Democratic primary for governor could influence whether the state decides to change how it awards Electoral College votes.
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Support for One Nation has risen to 31%, making it more popular than the Labor Party, which dropped to 30%, according to a recent Newspoll in Australia. Meanwhile, Professor Richard Scolyer, a well-known cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, has died at age 59 after a public battle with brain cancer.
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One Nation's support increased by 4 points to 31%.
Labor's support decreased by 1 point to 30%.
The Coalition's support dropped by 2 points to 18%.
The Greens lost 1 point, now at 11%.
Minor parties and independents held steady at 10%.
The Newspoll surveyed 1,240 voters online with a 3.2-point margin of error.
Professor Richard Scolyer was a leading melanoma expert and cancer researcher.
Scolyer passed away at 59 after battling brain cancer publicly.
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House Democrats plan to investigate officials from President Donald Trump’s administration starting in 2029. They accuse these officials of breaking laws related to immigration actions, military strikes, financial misconduct, and political prosecutions.
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Democrats in the House want 2029 to be the year they hold Trump administration officials accountable.
They claim these officials broke laws in areas like immigration raids and strikes on drug boats.
There are accusations of financial self-dealing by some members of the Trump team.
Democrats also say Trump officials used the justice system to target political opponents.
The efforts are part of broader investigations into the actions of the Trump administration.
These investigations may lead to legal prosecutions of some officials.
The Department of Justice is involved in reviewing some of these claims.
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President Trump gave a lengthy interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press," discussing different issues as he nears 18 months into his second term. He talked about talks with Iran, defended a fund meant to stop weapon use, and addressed other topics related to his administration.
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President Trump was interviewed by NBC’s Kristen Welker.
The interview aired on Sunday on the show "Meet the Press."
He discussed ongoing talks with the Iranian government.
He defended a fund created to prevent the spread or use of weapons, which was short-lived.
The interview covered various subjects related to President Trump’s administration.
The timing of the interview was close to the 18-month mark of his second presidential term.
The tone of the interview included some tense moments.
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Congressman Ro Khanna supports Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite past accusations of bad behavior. Platner has admitted to mistakes during a difficult time and is focusing his campaign on issues like health care and taxing the wealthy.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Platner faced allegations of sending inappropriate messages and having a controversial tattoo.
His former girlfriend accused him of physical and controlling actions during their relationship.
Platner says he struggled with untreated PTSD and alcohol use after serving in Iraq.
Ro Khanna supports Platner because he says Platner took responsibility and has a policy platform on major issues.
Khanna believes Maine voters know about Platner’s past and may forgive him to focus on his goals.
Platner’s campaign claims some accusers have political motives and denies physical abuse claims.
Khanna urges Platner’s campaign not to attack accusers and supports their bravery in coming forward.
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Representative Jim Himes, a leading Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, criticized President Donald Trump’s choice to make Bill Pulte the acting Director of National Intelligence. Several lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern about this appointment.
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Bill Pulte was appointed by President Trump as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Rep. Jim Himes called this appointment the “worst and most dangerous” made by President Trump.
Himes is the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
Lawmakers from both political parties have criticized the appointment.
The Director of National Intelligence oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
The FHFA, where Pulte was head, deals with housing finance policies.
The concerns suggest worries about Pulte’s qualifications or suitability for the intelligence role.
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President Donald Trump ended an NBC interview early after being challenged about his claims that the 2020 presidential election and California’s primary elections were "rigged." During the interview, he accused the media of being dishonest and refused to provide evidence for his claims.
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President Trump was interviewed by NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet The Press.
He claimed the 2020 election and California primary elections were "rigged" without providing proof.
Welker asked for evidence, but Trump responded by saying he just "looks and listens."
Trump called the media "crooked" and ended the interview after about 50 minutes.
The interview took place in a barn in Wisconsin and was delayed due to rain and technical issues.
They also discussed US policy on Iran, where Trump said the US needed to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Trump referred to a canceled $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating people unfairly targeted by the government.
After the interview, Welker said Trump agreed to do another interview to continue the discussion.
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A Republican congressman, Don Bacon, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for linking the D-Day anniversary to migration issues during a speech in France. Bacon said the event should honor World War II soldiers and focus on cooperation with allies, not immigration politics.
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Pete Hegseth spoke in Normandy on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, connecting migration in Europe to national security concerns.
Hegseth described migration as a new kind of "invasion" threatening European countries.
President Trump's administration has warned about rising migration flows in Europe and the need for stronger border controls.
Congressman Don Bacon said Hegseth's remarks were “not helpful” and that the D-Day anniversary should focus on remembering fallen soldiers.
Bacon expressed concern that criticizing European allies while avoiding criticism of Russia harms U.S. alliances.
Bacon highlighted ongoing tensions between the U.S. and some allies, including disputes with Canada and Greenland.
The Pentagon declined to comment further beyond Hegseth’s original remarks.
Bacon has previously criticized Hegseth over other Pentagon controversies, such as encrypted messaging related to military operations.
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Rep. Michael McCaul criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for comments he made during a speech at the 82nd D-Day commemoration. McCaul said the speech should have focused on the sacrifices and service of the soldiers who fought against Nazi Germany.
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Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
Hegseth gave a speech at the 82nd annual D-Day commemoration.
Rep. Michael McCaul is a Republican from Texas.
McCaul called Hegseth's remarks “inappropriate.”
McCaul said the focus should be on honoring the soldiers’ sacrifices and service.
D-Day refers to the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
The commemoration honored veterans who fought against Nazi Germany.
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A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop a UFC fight planned for June 14 on the White House grounds, arguing the event breaks federal laws and wrongly uses public land for private profit. The White House defends the fight as a historic sporting event to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the country’s 250th anniversary.
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The UFC fight is called "UFC Freedom 250" and set for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House.
The event coincides with President Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.
The lawsuit claims the event violates National Park Service rules against commercial sports on certain federal lands.
Plaintiffs say the event lacks congressional approval for temporary structures and skipped required environmental reviews.
Construction of a 5,000-seat outdoor octagon arena is underway, with extra screens and events planned nearby at the Ellipse.
The UFC plans to offer up to 85,000 free tickets across the White House and Ellipse locations.
The White House calls the lawsuit baseless and says the fight is like other permitted events held on national grounds.
Critics worry about mixing government property with private entertainment and the appropriateness of hosting a violent sport at the presidential residence.
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