A recent poll shows U.S. Representative John James is leading the Republican race to become governor of Michigan. The poll surveyed likely Republican primary voters and found James with 37 percent support.
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John James is a U.S. Representative from Michigan.
He is running for governor in Michigan's Republican primary.
A poll by Glengariff Group, Inc. measured support among likely GOP primary voters.
John James received 37 percent support in this poll.
Businessman Perry Johnson is the second-place candidate with 19.8 percent.
The poll results were published on a Tuesday.
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The House of Representatives approved a Senate budget plan to begin funding immigration agencies like ICE and Border Patrol through President Donald Trump's term. This plan allows lawmakers to start writing bills to provide about $70 billion, but they still need to pass those bills before money is released. Republicans aim to fund immigration agencies separately from other Department of Homeland Security parts, while Democrats want reforms attached to the funding.
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The House passed the Senate budget resolution in a close 215 to 211 vote.
The resolution allows committees to create laws to fund immigration agencies with about $70 billion.
This plan is to avoid further funding lapses for ICE and Border Patrol, which have caused parts of Homeland Security to shut down since February.
Republicans want to fund immigration agencies through reconciliation, needing only a simple Senate majority, bypassing Democrats.
Democrats refuse to fund ICE and Border Patrol without changes or reforms.
The Senate passed a bill in March funding most of Homeland Security except immigration enforcement.
Some House Republicans oppose funding that excludes immigration enforcement or adds unrelated requirements like voter ID.
The Department of Homeland Security risks running out of money by May, risking payment of essential personnel.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is considering reducing the number of American troops in Germany amid a disagreement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the ongoing war involving Iran. Trump is also reviewing new military options in Iran and warned that a U.S. naval blockade of Iran could last for months, causing oil prices to rise.
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President Trump is thinking about cutting U.S. troop numbers in Germany due to tensions with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The disagreement is related to the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran.
Trump will receive a briefing on new possible military actions against Iran from the U.S. Central Command leader.
Oil prices have risen sharply because of concerns that the war with Iran is blocking oil supplies from the Middle East.
Trump says the U.S. naval blockade on Iran is very effective and could continue for months.
Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of serious consequences if the war with Iran continues.
The U.S. war in Iran has already cost $25 billion, according to a Pentagon official.
Israeli military leaders have vowed to target Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon amid the regional conflict.
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A royal commission report found that New South Wales police did not fully assess the high terror threat to the December Chanukah festival at Bondi Beach. The report recommends better police coordination at Jewish events, updates to counter-terrorism roles and laws, and national gun control measures.
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The Jewish community warned police of a high risk of attack at the Chanukah by the Sea festival in December.
NSW police did not complete a full risk assessment for the event.
The royal commission found no legal gaps that could have stopped the Bondi shooting.
The commission suggests police should use the same procedures at all high-risk Jewish festivals.
It recommends the federal counter-terrorism coordinator role become full-time.
Nationally consistent gun laws and a gun buyback program are urged to improve safety.
The report warns that conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran could increase threats to Australian Jews.
Some recommendations are confidential and not publicly released.
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Speaker Mike Johnson stopped a group of lawmakers from blocking a farm bill so the House could approve a budget plan. This plan will help start a second reconciliation bill focused on funding immigration enforcement.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is the leader of the House of Representatives.
A small group of lawmakers tried to block the farm bill.
The House voted 215 to 211, with one member voting present.
The vote was mostly along party lines (Republicans vs. Democrats).
The approved budget blueprint aims to fund immigration enforcement.
This is part of a second reconciliation bill, a special budget process in Congress.
The vote moves Congress closer to resolving issues with the Department of Homeland Security.
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The California governor’s primary election is about a month away, with a large, crowded debate featuring several Democratic and Republican candidates. Democrats mostly differed on future state policies, while Republicans blamed the current Democratic leadership for high costs and problems in California.
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The debate included six Democrats and two Republicans competing for the governor’s race.
Democrats ranged from progressive to moderate views, including Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tony Thurmond.
Republican candidates Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Trump, and Chad Bianco are also running, with Hilton currently leading polls by a small margin.
Around one-fourth of voters remain undecided, so the race is still uncertain.
Key voter concerns discussed were healthcare, insurance, education, homelessness, immigration, and affordability.
Republicans blamed long-term Democratic leadership for California’s high costs.
Moderate Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former federal health official, is gaining support after another moderate candidate left the race.
Katie Porter, the only woman among top contenders, emphasized her experience as a single mother and concern about cost-of-living issues.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military plans regarding Iran from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. The plans may include striking Iranian infrastructure, securing key areas like the Strait of Hormuz, and possibly using special forces to target uranium stockpiles to push Iran back to negotiations.
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The briefing will take place on Thursday and include new options for military action in Iran.
One plan proposes a quick, strong wave of strikes on Iran’s infrastructure to break negotiation deadlocks.
Another plan involves taking control of part of the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial shipping.
A possible special forces mission could aim to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile.
President Trump currently prefers a naval blockade as leverage but may consider military strikes if Iran does not change its position.
U.S. military leaders are also preparing for possible Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces.
Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine is expected to join the briefing.
A similar briefing in February influenced Trump’s decision to start war with Iran.
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The Justice Department shared a new photo showing the suspect involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting about 30 minutes before he got past security. The details aim to clarify the timeline of the incident.
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The suspect is connected to the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
A photo was released by the Justice Department showing the suspect shortly before the event.
The photo was taken roughly 30 minutes before the suspect went past security.
The release of this information is part of an effort to explain the timeline of the shooting.
The incident took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an annual event attended by journalists and government officials.
CBS News reported on the new details and provided coverage through their reporters.
Authorities continue investigating how the suspect managed to access the event.
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Prosecutors accuse singer D4vd (David Burke) of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembering her body to hide the crime. They say he killed her after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship and hurt his career. D4vd denies the charges.
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D4vd, a 21-year-old singer from Los Angeles, was charged with murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, age 14.
Prosecutors claim he killed her on April 23, 2025, just before releasing his first album.
The victim’s body was found dismembered in his Tesla in September 2025 at a Hollywood impound lot.
Prosecutors allege D4vd used a chainsaw to dismember the body and amputated a finger with his name tattooed on it.
The two reportedly had a sexual relationship starting when she was 13 and he was 18, which continued after they "broke up."
Text messages suggest she threatened to reveal their relationship and damage his career.
Prosecutors say D4vd lured her to his home, stabbed her multiple times, and waited while she died.
Investigators found her identification at a remote location in Santa Barbara County in January 2026.
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The charges against Morgan Morrow from West Virginia, who was arrested in January for making threats related to President Donald Trump and a sniper on social media, have been dropped.
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Morgan Morrow was arrested in January.
She faced charges related to terroristic threats.
The threats involved a social media post.
The post mentioned President Donald Trump and a sniper.
All charges against her have now been dismissed.
The case ended without a trial.
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Three recent events show many Americans focus on community, kindness, and hope rather than conflict. These moments include a senator facing illness speaking about what matters, King Charles III calling for unity during a U.S. Congress visit, and a hockey crowd singing a Canadian anthem together despite political tensions.
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Ben Sasse, a former senator with pancreatic cancer, emphasized family, community, and talking about important life matters.
Sasse described knowing our time is limited as a chance to focus on meaningful conversations and hope.
King Charles III, who is undergoing cancer treatment, addressed the U.S. Congress and urged cooperation and shared values.
His speech praised America's history and democratic ideals, encouraging renewal and partnership between political parties.
Both political parties in Congress responded with smiles and applause during the King’s speech.
At a Buffalo Sabres hockey game, 19,000 fans sang the Canadian national anthem without prompting after the microphone failed, showing neighborly respect.
This crowd action came despite ongoing political disputes between the U.S. and Canada over trade and tariffs.
The article highlights that most Americans are decent, hardworking people who want connection rather than division.
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The Supreme Court made a decision that weakens the Voting Rights Act. The case involved a new map in Louisiana that created a second majority-Black district, which the court said was racial gerrymandering.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a Louisiana congressional map.
The map created a second majority-Black district in the state.
The court said the new map was an example of racial gerrymandering, which means drawing voting districts based on race.
The ruling weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act.
Representative Troy Carter of Louisiana responded to the decision.
The case affects how voting districts are drawn and could impact minority voters’ representation.
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The White House warned Congress that money to pay workers at the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA workers at airports, will run out soon. They urged the House of Representatives to approve the budget plan that the Senate already passed to avoid problems with airport security and other services.
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The White House says funding for Homeland Security workers will run out by May.
This includes TSA employees who help keep airports secure.
The funding lapse is the longest ever for the department.
The Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to Congress about the urgent need for funds.
The Senate has passed a budget resolution to provide full funding.
The House of Representatives is delaying approval of the budget.
Without funding, there could be disruptions at airports and risks to national security.
The White House wants the House to act quickly to avoid problems.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana must redraw its congressional districts, weakening a key part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that protects against racial discrimination in voting. The court’s 6-3 decision allows states to create voting districts that may reduce the influence of Black and other minority voters, sparking mixed reactions from the White House and civil rights groups.
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The Supreme Court overturned a major part of the Voting Rights Act, focusing on Louisiana’s congressional map.
The decision was made by a 6-3 vote along party lines.
Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, used to prevent racial discrimination in voting, was effectively weakened.
The White House called the ruling a "complete and total victory" and suggested states could redraw maps accordingly.
President Donald Trump recommended that states redraw their congressional districts in response to the ruling.
Civil rights groups like the NAACP condemned the decision as a major setback for racial equality.
Former President Barack Obama warned the ruling could let states weaken minority voting power by disguising racial bias as political decisions.
Some states may quickly redraw voting maps before the midterm elections this year.
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Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at a Capitol Hill panel with Chinese scientists about the need for global cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). He warned about risks such as misinformation, loss of privacy, job losses, and the dangers of powerful AI systems without safety controls.
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Bernie Sanders urged countries to work together on AI rules, similar to nuclear agreements during the Cold War.
He raised concerns about misinformation, privacy loss, social isolation in youth, and unemployment caused by automation.
Sanders warned about super-intelligent AI that could act beyond human control.
The panel included Chinese experts, leading to some criticism about trusting China in these talks.
Some conservatives agreed on the need for AI safety but opposed cooperating with China.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized America leading AI safety standards.
Chinese scientist Xue Lan said AI should not be controlled by only a few countries and called for U.S.-China cooperation.
Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a bill to stop building new AI datacenters to help regulate AI development.
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The Florida Legislature approved a new map for congressional districts that aims to give Republicans a bigger advantage in upcoming elections. This decision came shortly after Governor Ron DeSantis proposed the map and on the same day the U.S. Supreme Court changed an important voting law.
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Florida lawmakers passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans.
The map is part of a national effort connected to President Donald Trump's plans for the midterm elections.
Governor Ron DeSantis presented his map proposal two days before the vote.
The U.S. Supreme Court removed a key part of the Voting Rights Act on the same day.
The Supreme Court’s change could make it harder to challenge district maps that reduce the voting power of nonwhite groups.
The new map could reduce Democrats’ chances in Florida's congressional races.
This effort is part of a larger national battle over redistricting before the 2024 elections.
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A tornado struck the small town of Mineral Wells in Texas, causing significant damage and injuring five people. This tornado occurred during a six-day severe storm outbreak affecting the Midwest and Southern United States.
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The tornado hit Mineral Wells, Texas, late on April 28.
Five people were taken to the hospital with injuries.
No deaths have been reported from this tornado.
The storm is part of a severe weather outbreak lasting six days.
The outbreak has affected both the Midwest and Southern U.S. regions.
The tornado caused widespread damage throughout the town.
Emergency services responded to the damaged areas following the storm.
The situation remains under observation as recovery efforts continue.
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The House has approved a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a program that allows surveillance of foreigners abroad without a warrant. However, the Senate is expected to have difficulty passing the bill because it includes a measure banning the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency, leading to likely short-term extensions instead.
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The House passed the three-year FISA reauthorization with a vote of 235-191.
Section 702 allows the government to collect communications from foreigners outside the U.S. without a warrant, even if Americans are involved in the communication.
The program is considered important for national security and intelligence gathering.
The bill adds stricter punishments for abuses of the surveillance program and requires the FBI to provide written statements when searching American-related data.
The House combined the FISA bill with a ban on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve, which is controversial.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will likely not pass the combined bill due to the CBDC ban and may issue a short-term extension instead.
The current short-term authorization expires at midnight on Thursday, and Congress is about to recess for a week.
Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need to keep the surveillance program running to protect national security.
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The Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Kevin Lunday, said that some Coast Guard stations in the U.S. recently lost power, water, or gas service. Although these services have been restored, he warned that more outages might occur because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is ongoing.
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Several Coast Guard stations across the U.S. recently experienced power, water, or gas outages.
Service has been restored to these stations.
The outages happened during the DHS shutdown.
Adm. Kevin Lunday is the Coast Guard commandant.
He said more outages could happen if the shutdown continues.
The Coast Guard is responsible for search and rescue missions.
The DHS shutdown affects government operations including the Coast Guard.
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President Donald Trump said that the U.S. government’s investment in Intel stock has earned more than $30 billion in the past 90 days. He authorized the investment last summer to support the company, which makes semiconductor chips.
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President Trump authorized the U.S. government to invest in Intel last summer.
Intel is a company that makes semiconductor chips, which are important for computers and electronics.
The government’s stock holdings in Intel earned over $30 billion in 90 days.
The investment was made when Intel was struggling financially.
President Trump highlighted this gain as a positive result for the United States.
Semiconductor chips are essential parts used in many electronic devices.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday.
This stock gain reflects government involvement in supporting American companies.
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