Three students injured in a December shooting at Brown University have sued the school, claiming it ignored warnings about the shooter and failed to provide enough security to stop the attack. The lawsuits say the students suffered serious injuries because the university did not act on prior reports about the attacker.
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Three students injured in the Brown University shooting have filed lawsuits against the school.
The lawsuits accuse Brown University of ignoring warnings about the shooter and not maintaining proper security.
The shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, opened fire in a campus building on December 13, killing two students and wounding nine others.
Neves Valente also killed a professor from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology two days later and then died by suicide.
A custodian had reportedly warned Brown's security that the shooter was "casing" or checking out the building before the shooting.
Brown University’s president put campus police on leave and started reviewing security policies after the shooting.
Questions remain about whether the building had security cameras and how easy it was to access the campus buildings.
Brown University is reviewing the lawsuits and has made no detailed comment out of respect for the plaintiffs’ privacy.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will appear for two public hearings on Capitol Hill this week. Republican lawmakers plan to question him about how the Trump administration handled the conflict with Iran and recent dismissals in the Pentagon.
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Pete Hegseth is the current U.S. Defense Secretary.
He will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.
This is his first public testimony in this role.
Republican lawmakers want to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to the Iran war.
Lawmakers will also question him about several recent high-profile Pentagon firings.
The hearings are scheduled back-to-back during the same week.
The events take place on Capitol Hill, where Congress meets.
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Since April 20, the U.S. government has received over 75,000 tariff refund claims from businesses. About 15% of these claims were rejected, partly because some were submitted incorrectly or outside the allowed rules.
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The tariff refund system, called CAPE, opened on April 20 to handle refund claims.
More than 75,000 refund requests were received by April 26 from U.S. businesses and importers.
Around 47,000 claims, covering 11 million tariff payments, were filed properly.
About 15% of refund requests were rejected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
CAPE was created after the Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs put in place by President Trump.
Only tariffs imposed under President Trump’s administration can be refunded through this system.
Some businesses may have errors in their claims or filed outside the allowed rules.
The CAPE portal mostly runs smoothly, with only a short 18-minute pause soon after launch.
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Illinois officials are investigating an immigration crackdown called Operation Midway Blitz that happened last fall in Chicago. Governor JB Pritzker spoke about the state’s plan to hold those responsible accountable.
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Operation Midway Blitz was an immigration enforcement action in Chicago last fall.
The operation was led by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Illinois held a second day of hearings to investigate the crackdown.
Governor JB Pritzker discussed the state’s efforts to seek accountability for the operation.
The investigation aims to understand the impact and response to the immigration enforcement action.
The hearings are part of Illinois’ official review of federal immigration enforcement in the state.
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A man who fired a gun at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is scheduled to appear in court again on Thursday. A retired Secret Service agent, Timothy Reboulet, spoke about the security response and said real-life security is different from what movies show.
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The incident involved gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The suspect will return to court on Thursday.
Timothy Reboulet is a retired Secret Service agent.
Reboulet discussed the security measures used during the incident.
He emphasized that real security work is different from how it is shown in films.
The discussion took place on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
The article is based on CBS News reporting.
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The Trump administration has started new, stronger background checks for many immigrants applying for legal immigration benefits. This means some applications are being delayed while officials run more detailed criminal history checks using expanded FBI data access.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now requiring enhanced FBI background checks on many immigration applications like asylum, green cards, and citizenship.
Pending cases without these expanded checks are being paused until the new checks are complete.
The expanded checks stem from a February executive order by President Donald Trump giving USCIS greater access to FBI criminal history databases.
These checks focus on applicants who submit fingerprints and include family sponsorship and fiancee petitions.
USCIS officers must re-submit fingerprints for cases checked before April 27, unless they plan to deny the application.
The agency says the delays will be brief and is prioritizing U.S. safety in its screening process.
These measures are part of broader immigration restrictions under President Trump, including pauses on asylum cases and travel bans affecting 39 countries.
USCIS has also increased scrutiny of applicants’ social media for "anti-American" views or activities.
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Senate Republicans voted against a resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from ordering military action against Cuba without Congress's approval. The resolution was put forward by Senate Democrats to limit the president’s power to use the military against Cuba.
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Senate Republicans defeated a resolution aimed at restricting President Trump’s military actions toward Cuba.
The resolution was sponsored by Senators Ruben Gallego, Tim Kaine, and Adam Schiff, all Democrats.
The resolution sought to prevent Trump from using the military to overthrow Cuba’s government without Congress’s authorization.
The vote took place on a Tuesday (specific date not provided).
The effort reflects concerns about the president's ability to act without legislative approval.
Democrats wanted to ensure Congress had control over decisions about military force.
Republicans opposed the resolution, allowing the president more freedom to decide about military actions.
The issue is part of ongoing debates over war powers and presidential authority.
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The Senate Armed Services Committee is supporting President Trump’s request for a $1.5 trillion defense budget. They argue that increasing defense spending will create jobs and help local economies grow.
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President Trump requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget.
This budget request represents a 42 percent increase from the previous year.
The Senate Armed Services Committee is promoting the benefits of higher defense spending.
They say this spending will lead to more jobs across the country.
They also claim it will improve local economies where defense money is spent.
The committee is preparing for testimony by a person named Hegseth related to this budget request.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a new congressional district map to increase Republican seats from 20 to 24 out of 28. The map targets Democratic areas but could make some traditionally safe Republican districts more competitive. Democrats plan to challenge the map, and the final results depend on voter turnout and political conditions in the 2024 elections.
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The new map aims to give Republicans up to four more House seats in Florida.
Democratic districts such as those of Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Darren Soto are being divided into multiple new districts.
Some currently safe Republican districts, like Mario Diaz-Balart’s, become less secure under the new boundaries.
Republican lawmakers warn that too aggressive redistricting may risk losing seats in closer elections.
Democrats won surprise special elections recently, signaling possible changes in Florida’s political landscape.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pledged $20 million to oppose and challenge the new map legally.
The map’s effectiveness depends on whether voter turnout is similar to the 2024 election, where President Trump won by a large margin, or more competitive like in 2020.
Some Republicans suggest caution to avoid creating uncertainty with mid-cycle redistricting.
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Senate Democrats tried to make the Senate vote on a measure to stop President Trump from starting a war with Cuba. Senate Republicans blocked this vote, saying the U.S. is not fighting with Cuba right now.
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Senate Democrats want to limit President Trump's power to take military action against Cuba.
Senate Republicans blocked a vote on this measure, saying there is no current conflict with Cuba.
Democrats introduced the resolution to prevent new military conflict, following previous efforts to restrict military action in Venezuela and Iran.
President Trump has said he may take military action against Cuba after Iran.
Florida GOP Senator Rick Scott called the issue "moot" because there are no hostilities with Cuba.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports changing Cuba’s government and favors economic reforms.
The Trump administration uses an oil blockade on Cuba, which Democrats say is an act of war harming Cuban civilians.
Despite tensions, U.S. and Cuba held diplomatic talks recently, with a U.S. delegation visiting Cuba in 2024.
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The Senate voted 51-47 to block a bill that would prevent the U.S. from taking military action against Cuba without Congress’s approval. The vote shows strong Republican support for President Trump’s tough stance on Cuba, including a naval blockade and threats of military moves.
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The Senate rejected a bill aimed at stopping military action against Cuba unless Congress agrees first.
The vote was 51-47 to block the bill from moving forward.
Most Republicans supported the decision; two Republicans (Susan Collins and Rand Paul) voted to advance the bill.
One Democrat, John Fetterman, opposed advancing the bill.
President Trump has increased pressure on Cuba by restricting fuel shipments with naval forces.
Trump has suggested the U.S. might take military action or push for regime change in Cuba.
Similar efforts to limit military action against Iran have also been rejected by the Senate.
House Democrats plan to push a vote on Iran-related war powers soon, but past efforts in the House have failed.
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House Republicans held a hearing where they criticized hospital leaders for high health care costs. They pointed to large CEO pay, big profits, and hospital mergers as reasons costs remain high for patients.
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House Republicans conducted a hearing on health care costs.
They blamed hospital CEOs for expensive health care charges.
Committee chairman Jason Smith said hospitals are charging very high prices.
Republicans pointed to large CEO pay packages as a problem.
Hospital mergers were also criticized for reducing competition.
The goal of the hearing was to address the affordability crisis in health care.
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Leaders of six major Welsh political parties debated key issues such as the National Health Service (NHS), immigration, and Welsh independence ahead of the Senedd election. A fact-check by BBC Verify confirmed mixed accuracy in several claims related to NHS waiting times, government funding, child poverty, and hospital care delays in Wales.
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Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan said NHS waiting lists had fallen for nine months in a row, which is true, but the total waits remain higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The waiting list for NHS services in Wales was nearly 688,000 in February 2024, compared to about 463,000 before the pandemic.
Green party leader Anthony Slaughter claimed Wales should get more money from the UK government due to the HS2 rail project; while HS2 does not have planned track in Wales, it is still counted as an England and Wales project.
The UK government says Welsh railways are integrated with England’s, and thus HS2 spending factors into Wales funding under the Barnett formula.
Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth stated nearly one-third of children in Wales live in poverty, which matches official Welsh government data showing 31% of children live in relative income poverty.
Welsh Liberal Democrats leader Jane Dodds said 1,400 people were stuck in Welsh hospitals who did not need to be there; official figures showed 1,351 people waiting in March 2024 due to lack of available care or accommodation.
The hospital delay figure is a snapshot of a single day and does not represent the total number of delays during the month.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged former FBI Director James Comey with making threats against President Donald Trump based on a social media post. This new case follows the dismissal of an earlier charge against Comey related to alleged false statements to Congress.
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James Comey, former FBI Director, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department for alleged threats against President Trump.
The indictment refers to a social media post showing seashells arranged as "86 47," which some interpret as a violent threat.
"86" can mean to throw something out or be slang for "kill," and "47" refers to President Trump's current term number.
Comey said he did not intend violence and removed the post after learning it was seen that way.
The charges include knowingly making threats to harm President Trump and sending those threats across state lines.
A previous case charging Comey with lying to Congress was dismissed due to the prosecutor's illegal appointment.
President Trump has pushed for legal action against his political opponents, including Comey.
The Justice Department is also investigating former CIA Director John Brennan in connection to the Russia investigation.
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OpenAI and Anthropic met privately with the House Homeland Security Committee staff to discuss their new AI models and the cybersecurity risks these models could pose. Lawmakers received briefings on how these AI systems might affect critical U.S. infrastructure and national security, especially regarding cyber threats and misuse.
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OpenAI and Anthropic held classified briefings with House Homeland Security Committee staff about their cyber-capable AI models.
Anthropic delayed releasing its Mythos Preview model due to its ability to quickly find security flaws.
OpenAI is releasing its GPT-5.4-Cyber AI model in stages to manage risk.
Both companies are providing special access to federal agencies to better understand these AI models.
The briefings included discussions about China’s efforts to copy American AI technologies, based on a White House memo.
House Homeland Security Chair Andrew Garbarino has been holding ongoing meetings with AI companies and lawmakers to shape AI policy and security.
Committee members expressed concern about “jailbroken” AI models that bypass safety controls and could be misused for violent acts.
Several representatives called for stronger government and industry cooperation to regulate AI and protect public safety.
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The White House says reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is essential to ensure safety during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. The DHS has been partially shut down for nine weeks due to a funding dispute in Congress, which has affected security preparations.
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A man named Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington DC dinner.
Allen had a handgun, a shotgun, and knives when he tried to get past security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
The shooting prompted a review of President Trump's security measures.
The partial shutdown of the DHS has lasted about nine weeks because of a funding fight in Congress.
Democrats oppose funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without reforms after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
The DHS handles much of the security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the US is hosting with Canada and Mexico.
White House officials and event planners worry the DHS shutdown harms security coordination for the World Cup.
President Trump asked Republicans to approve DHS funding legislation by early June.
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A legal settlement was reached in a case where transgender athlete JayCee Cooper challenged USA Powerlifting for banning her from women's competitions. The Minnesota Supreme Court found USA Powerlifting violated the state's Human Rights Act by excluding Cooper from competing.
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JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, was denied entry to two women's powerlifting contests in 2018.
Cooper filed a lawsuit claiming the ban was discrimination under Minnesota law.
USA Powerlifting said their policy was based on sex-related strength differences, not discrimination against transgender people.
In October 2025, Minnesota's highest court ruled that excluding transgender women from women's competitions is discriminatory.
The court pointed out USA Powerlifting had no formal written policy but still excluded transgender women.
The court sent a related business discrimination claim back to a lower court for more review.
The settlement ends this legal dispute but details of the agreement were not public at the time.
The case highlights ongoing legal and social debates about transgender athletes' rights in sports and anti-discrimination laws.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about recent law enforcement raids in Minnesota that targeted alleged fraud involving federal agencies. Multiple search warrants were carried out in the state as part of the investigation.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke out against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Mullin stated that Walz has “zero credibility” on the issue of recent raids.
Law enforcement executed multiple search warrants in Minnesota on Tuesday.
The raids focused on alleged fraud connected to federal agencies.
The investigation is ongoing and involves federal officials.
Governor Walz is a member of the Democratic Party.
The raids are part of efforts to address fraud within the state.
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The U.S. State Department plans to introduce new passport designs this summer to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. One of the new passports will feature an image of President Donald Trump.
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The State Department is updating passport designs for the country’s 250th anniversary.
The new passports will be released in the summer.
One passport design will include a picture of President Donald Trump.
The news was reported by The Bulwark and Fox News.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed the plan.
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Florida Senate and House committees approved a new congressional district map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis. This map is designed to benefit the Republican Party and is moving closer to final approval in the Florida Senate.
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Both a Florida Senate panel and a Florida House committee advanced Governor DeSantis’s new congressional district map.
The map is supported by the Republican Party (GOP).
The proposal aims to increase Republican representation in Congress from Florida.
The new congressional lines still need final approval from the full Florida Senate.
This redistricting effort is part of the regular process that happens after each census to redraw district boundaries.
Governor DeSantis is a member of the Republican Party.
Redistricting maps can influence which political party has more power in elected offices.
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