President Donald Trump pardoned Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman who served nearly two years in prison for insider trading after leaving office. The pardon was announced by the White House and cited Buyer’s military and political service.
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Stephen Buyer is a former Republican congressman from Indiana.
Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison in 2023 for illegal stock trades using inside information.
The illegal trades involved the $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint and a consulting company acquisition.
Buyer was ordered to forfeit over $350,000 in illegal gains and pay a $10,000 fine.
The Supreme Court rejected Buyer’s appeal of his conviction in May without comment.
Trump described Buyer’s career as “distinguished and highly productive” when granting a full pardon.
Buyer denied wrongdoing and said the pardon corrects a politically motivated prosecution.
Over 40 former and 5 current Republican members of Congress supported Buyer’s pardon in letters to President Trump.
Buyer served as a House prosecutor in President Bill Clinton’s 1998 impeachment trial and worked on Trump’s transition team in 2016.
The US Constitution gives the president broad power to grant pardons for federal crimes, which do not erase the criminal record but show mercy or justice.
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President Donald Trump will be interviewed on NBC’s “Meet the Press” after a challenging week with falling approval ratings and visible conflicts with Senate Republicans. These developments come as the midterm elections approach and political tension rises around important issues like the economy.
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President Trump is scheduled to appear on NBC’s “Meet the Press” for an interview.
His approval ratings have dropped to new lows recently.
Tensions between President Trump and Senate Republicans have become public.
These conflicts involve key political issues.
The midterm elections are coming soon, increasing political pressure.
The economy is a major topic of concern in this political situation.
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A police officer from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sean Reifel, quit his job less than a year after joining to join the reality TV show Love Island USA. His departure has caused mixed reactions in his hometown, with some officials and locals disappointed about losing a police officer and others supporting his new opportunity.
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Sean Reifel was a police officer in Bethlehem, PA, for less than a year before leaving to join Love Island USA.
Bethlehem's mayor expressed frustration, saying taxpayer money was spent on his police training.
The police department now has 16 officer vacancies, which makes staffing difficult.
Police Chief Michelle Kott voiced disappointment but respected Reifel’s decision.
Local residents are divided, with some supporting Reifel’s choice and others criticizing it.
The local community is discussing the news widely, sharing it on social media.
Reifel’s family says the money spent on his training should not be seen as wasted.
The situation has brought national attention to the small city of Bethlehem.
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Police in Toledo, Ohio, responded to a shooting near the Old West End Festival and found multiple people injured. Many of the victims were taken to the hospital, and the police are searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
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The shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
Police found multiple people shot and injured.
Many injured people were taken to medical facilities for treatment.
The number of injured people has not been released yet.
Police are actively looking for the suspect or suspects.
The festival includes live music, food markets, and other events.
The shooting happened near Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue.
Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area while police investigate.
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Several people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Police are searching for the suspect or suspects, and several victims were taken to the hospital, but their exact number and condition are not yet known.
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The shooting happened near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
It took place a little after 5:30 p.m. local time on Saturday.
Police reported multiple people were shot.
Several victims were rushed to nearby hospitals.
The number of victims and their medical conditions have not been released.
Authorities are looking for the person or people responsible.
Police have not given information about how or why the shooting happened.
The Old West End Festival is an annual event with a parade, food markets, and live music.
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Xavier Becerra, a former Biden cabinet official and California attorney general, started his campaign for California governor with low support but has now advanced to the general election. If elected, he would be the first Latino governor of California since 1875.
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Xavier Becerra served in Congress from 1993 to 2017 and was California's attorney general before becoming Biden’s health and human services secretary.
He began the governor’s campaign with around 3% support and was behind other Democrats and Republicans in the primary.
California Democrats worried about vote splitting that could let two Republicans advance instead of Democrats.
Becerra was not included in a March debate due to low polling and a controversy over candidate diversity.
Eric Swalwell, a leading Democrat, dropped out after sexual misconduct allegations, boosting Becerra’s support.
Becerra’s experience and background made him a trusted alternative for many Democratic voters.
About 60% of California voters usually support Democrats, so avoiding losing the governor’s race was a key concern.
Becerra highlights his immigrant family history in his campaign speeches.
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Multiple people were shot near an outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday evening. Police are searching for the suspect or suspects and have taken the victims to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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The shooting happened near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
Police responded to the scene around 5:37 p.m. local time.
Multiple people were shot in the incident.
Many victims have been taken to local medical facilities.
The police have not provided information about the victims’ conditions.
Investigators are searching for the suspect or suspects involved.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.
The situation is still developing, and updates are expected.
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Multiple people were shot near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon. Police arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. and found several victims, who were taken to hospitals. Authorities are searching for suspects and investigating what happened.
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The shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
Police were called about a person shot at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Upon arrival, officers found multiple people had been shot.
Many victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police have not given details on the number of victims or their injuries.
An investigation is underway to find suspects and understand the shooting.
The Old West End Festival is a two-day event with music, food, tours, and shopping.
Police did not provide more information by Saturday evening.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra has moved on to the general election for California governor. It is not yet decided who his opponent will be, as officials are still counting votes from the primary election.
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Xavier Becerra is a Democrat running for California governor.
He has advanced to the general election, also called the runoff.
The race will be between Becerra and another candidate who has not been determined yet.
Votes from the primary election are still being counted.
The final opponent for Becerra will be known after all ballots are counted.
This election is for the position of governor, the top leader of California.
The news report came from CBS News in San Francisco.
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Two Utah Republican Senators, Mike Lee and John Curtis, are criticizing the Pentagon for removing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) from its list of recognized Christian faiths. The Pentagon says it reduced religious categories to simplify tracking and better support troops’ spiritual needs.
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The Pentagon cut its official religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to simplify data tracking.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is no longer listed separately as a Christian faith.
The change aims to help military chaplains provide spiritual support based on unit demographics.
Other smaller groups like Atheism, Humanism, Wicca, Paganism, and Unitarian Universalism were also removed or combined under broader categories.
Utah Senators Lee and Curtis, both LDS members, say the change conflicts with the religion’s beliefs and is unacceptable.
The Pentagon states the change does not judge the legitimacy of any faith and emphasizes First Amendment rights.
Critics say the consolidation may hide the true numbers and identities of minority faith groups in the military.
The issue is important to Utah because it is home to the LDS church’s global headquarters.
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Severe storms are affecting several U.S. states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. Weather forecaster Andrew Kozak is providing updates on the situation.
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Multiple states in the U.S. are experiencing dangerous storms.
Affected states include Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana.
The weather is described as severe or strong.
Andrew Kozak is a weather forecaster giving updates.
The information is available on CBS News and its app.
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Protests have been occurring outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, over claims of poor living conditions and medical neglect of detainees. More than 80 people have been arrested after clashes with law enforcement, while the Trump administration defends the treatment of detainees and denies the accusations.
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The protests began in late May outside Delaney Hall, a detention center in Newark with about 1,000 beds.
Detainees have reported poor conditions, including moldy and expired food, overcrowding, and lack of air conditioning.
Some detainees started a hunger strike and sent letters asking for better living and medical care.
Democratic lawmakers who visited the facility found the detainees' claims believable.
The Trump administration denies any hunger strikes or abuse at the center.
Protesters have used objects to block traffic and tried to stop vehicles at the facility.
Over 80 arrests were made, including charges of assault and criminal mischief.
Videos show law enforcement using tear gas, batons, and horses to control the protests.
One officer was charged with stealing camera equipment from a journalist injured during the clashes.
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Wendy Drummond, wife of Oklahoma GOP governor candidate Gentner Drummond, explained a $1,000 donation to Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign was a mistake she made using a shared credit card. The donation was refunded, and she said no money was given to Biden. The issue has become a point of attack in the Republican primary race ahead of the June 16 election.
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Gentner Drummond is running for governor of Oklahoma in the Republican primary.
A $1,000 donation to Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign was mistakenly recorded under Drummond’s name.
The donation was refunded after the campaign said it was an error.
Wendy Drummond said she tried to donate without her husband knowing but used a joint credit card, so the payment appeared under his name.
Oklahoma is a strongly Republican state where the GOP primary usually decides the next governor.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Mazzei, another GOP candidate in the race.
The primary election will be on June 16, with a runoff on August 25 if no candidate wins a majority.
Candidates are criticizing each other’s political records and loyalties in a close contest.
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Several people were injured and sent to the hospital after a serious incident at Kendrick Family Ball Park in Morgantown, West Virginia. Emergency responders described the situation as a "mass casualty event."
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The incident happened on a Saturday afternoon.
It took place at Kendrick Family Ball Park in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Multiple people were hurt in the event.
Those injured were transported to hospitals for treatment.
911 officials used the term "mass casualty event" to describe the situation.
Details about the cause or specific injuries were not provided in the report.
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a resolution that could limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without Congress's approval. This follows a similar vote in the Senate, but more steps are needed before Congress can officially stop the military operations.
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On June 3, the House voted 215-208 in favor of a resolution to restrict President Trump’s military actions against Iran.
The Senate voted earlier to advance a related resolution, but it was only a procedural step, not a final decision.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of military actions and limits the use of troops to 60 days without Congress’s approval.
President Trump has not asked Congress for authorization to continue military actions against Iran.
Some Republicans joined Democrats in the House and Senate votes to limit the war powers of the president.
President Trump criticized the Democrats and some Republicans who supported the resolution.
Congress has not formally declared war since World War II; presidents have typically led military actions without official declarations.
The resolution aims to enforce Congress’s constitutional role in approving war decisions, which many feel has been bypassed in recent conflicts.
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The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency has raised the threat level for Israeli spying on the U.S. from "high" to "critical." This change comes amid fears that Israel is increasing its spying efforts on top U.S. officials during the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) upgraded the spying threat from Israel to "critical" recently.
The rise in threat level is linked to Israel’s aggressive spying on U.S. officials about the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have different views on ending the war.
Reports say Israel has tried to surveil Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and top Pentagon officials.
There have been past incidents of Israel trying to plant listening devices near U.S. intelligence agencies.
The U.S. provides Israel with billions in military aid and weapons despite these spying concerns.
The U.S. Congress is debating a defense bill to increase military research cooperation with Israel.
The U.S. Department of Defense called the spying reports false but did not provide details.
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Several reality TV stars are running for political offices across the United States, showing that fame can help candidates even if they have no political background. Spencer Pratt is currently in second place in the race for mayor of Los Angeles.
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Spencer Pratt is a reality TV personality running for mayor of Los Angeles.
Pratt is currently in second place in the mayoral race.
Luke Gulbranson, another reality TV star, has also announced a run for office.
Many celebrities with no political experience are appearing on election ballots nationwide.
Fame is helping these candidates gain attention and support.
This trend shows a growing presence of entertainers in U.S. politics.
The article focuses on U.S. local elections involving celebrity candidates.
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Five scientists were removed from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) annual meeting after handing out copies of an editorial criticizing the Trump administration’s approach to scientific research. The ADA said the scientists broke the conference’s rules by their behavior, while the scientists said they were peacefully sharing research and condemned the removal as censorship.
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The incident happened at the ADA annual meeting in New Orleans.
Five scientists, including Steven Kahn and former ADA president Desmond Schatz, handed out copies of an editorial critical of the Trump administration.
The editorial was published in the ADA’s journal Diabetes Care on April 29.
The NIH director Jay Bhattacharya was scheduled to speak, but canceled after the distribution of the editorial.
ADA security escorted the scientists out for violating the conference code of conduct, which bans disruptive behavior and protesting.
The scientists said they were not disruptive and argued their actions were part of scientific discussion.
The editorial included a call for action to protect health care innovation in the U.S.
The ADA stated the editorial was published with a disclaimer and insisted that the organization did not write it.
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Severe thunderstorms are affecting more than 50 million people from Texas through Missouri and up to the Northeast U.S. These storms bring dangerous winds, lightning, hail, and the risk of flash flooding. The weather will improve later in the weekend, followed by a brief cooler period before temperatures rise again next week.
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Over 50 million Americans are under threat from severe thunderstorms spanning Texas to the Northeast.
The main dangers are strong wind gusts, with possible large hail and frequent lightning.
Severe thunderstorm watches cover parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Flash flooding is possible where heavy rain falls, especially in north Texas, southwest Missouri, and nearby areas.
Storm activity will peak in the afternoon and evening hours and then ease off by late Sunday.
A cold front will bring a short cooldown in the Northeast, with highs closer to normal for early June.
Temperatures are expected to rise back to the upper 80s or near 90 degrees by midweek.
Some damage like downed trees and power disruptions have already been reported in Ohio and nearby areas.
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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke critically about how California counts votes, repeating claims of election problems made by President Donald Trump and other conservatives. McCarthy said that voters in California are losing trust because the vote results are coming in slowly.
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Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California and former Speaker, criticized California’s vote-counting process.
McCarthy echoed claims of election fraud that have not been proven, similar to those made by President Donald Trump.
He made these remarks during a radio interview on WABC 770 AM.
McCarthy said California voters are losing confidence in the election process.
The criticism focused on the slow release of vote results in the state.
The article does not provide new evidence supporting the claims of fraud.
These views come from conservatives who question the accuracy of vote counting.
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