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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UnitedHealthcare fired an employee named Alison King after she posted a video on social media. In the video, she showed sympathy for the person who tried to carry out a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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Alison King was an employee of UnitedHealthcare.
She posted a social media video reacting to the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting.
In the video, she said “aww they missed” about the suspect’s failed plan.
UnitedHealthcare decided to fire her because of these comments.
The shooting incident happened on a Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
The suspect’s plan did not succeed, as indicated by King’s comment.
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In a Welsh election debate, the Reform party challenged other parties to publish the full costs of their promises to voters. Most parties said they had shared some cost details or were willing to do so, but the Liberal Democrats refused, saying their plans were about ambition, not detailed spending.
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Reform leader Dan Thomas challenged all main Welsh parties to show full costs of their manifesto promises.
None of the six larger parties had released all full cost details before the debate.
Labour, Plaid Cymru, the Welsh Conservatives, and the Greens said they have published or would publish some costings.
The Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds said her party would not publish costings, focusing on ambition instead.
Independent experts warn many promises could need tax increases or cuts to public services due to tight finances.
The debate took place ahead of Wales' Senedd election on 7 May, which will elect 96 members.
There was tension in the debate with accusations and some disagreement on transparency and party responses.
Reform UK’s Dan Thomas said his party’s costings were ready and called for a transparent election.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it will review eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney because of the company's diversity policies. This review came one day after President Donald Trump called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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The FCC is conducting a review of eight Disney broadcast licenses.
The review focuses on Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
President Donald Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel one day before the FCC announced the review.
Disney owns or manages the licenses under investigation.
The FCC is a government agency that regulates broadcasting and communications.
The review could affect Disney’s ability to hold or renew broadcast licenses.
The timeline of these events links the President’s call with the FCC’s action.
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night TV host on ABC, a Disney-owned network.
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The Justice Department held a news conference to announce that a grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey. The indictment is related to a 2025 Instagram post that the government says threatened to kill President Donald Trump.
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The Justice Department held a briefing on Tuesday.
A grand jury has indicted James Comey.
James Comey is the former FBI Director.
The indictment concerns a post on Instagram from 2025.
The government says the post was a willful threat to kill President Trump.
The announcement was covered by CBS News.
The case involves President Donald Trump, the current U.S. President.
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The White House is getting ready to host a state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Jennifer Pickens, a White House historian, explains the planning process behind these important events.
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The state dinner will happen on Tuesday night.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are the guests of honor.
Jennifer Pickens is a historian who specializes in the White House and first ladies.
Planning a state dinner involves many steps and careful preparation.
Such dinners are formal events used to welcome important foreign leaders.
The White House puts a lot of effort into organizing the menu, decorations, and schedule.
State dinners are a chance to show American hospitality and strengthen international relationships.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been officially charged by a federal grand jury. The charge relates to a 2025 Instagram post that prosecutors say encouraged violence against President Donald Trump.
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James Comey is the former head of the FBI.
He was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday.
The indictment concerns a social media post from Instagram made in 2025.
Authorities claim the post encouraged violence against President Trump.
The case is being reported by CBS News legal correspondent Katrina Kaufman.
This is a legal matter happening within the United States.
President Donald Trump is the current U.S. President as of this news.
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The Trump administration has fired multiple members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF). The White House said the move relates to legal questions about the board's authority, but the NSF's work will continue without interruption.
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The National Science Board (NSB) governs the National Science Foundation (NSF), a $9 billion federal agency funding scientific research.
The board has 25 members, 24 of whom are appointed by the president from academia and industry.
Members received emails on Friday stating their positions were terminated immediately.
The White House cited a 2021 Supreme Court case about constitutional questions over non-Senate confirmed appointees exercising authority.
The NSF funds over 11,000 grants annually across nearly 1,900 colleges and research institutions.
Board member Keivan Stassun expressed disappointment and said no formal explanation was given for the firings.
The NSB advises the president and Congress on science and engineering policies and helps set NSF agency policies.
The NSF uses a merit review system involving 50,000 independent reviewers to decide grant awards.
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A federal judge in New York denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial after his conviction for financial fraud. Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX, is serving a 25-year prison sentence and was ordered to forfeit $11 billion.
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Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering related to FTX’s collapse.
He is serving a 25-year prison sentence and must forfeit $11 billion to help compensate victims.
Bankman-Fried requested a new trial, claiming new witnesses could help his case.
The judge ruled these witnesses were not new and could have been presented before the trial.
There is no evidence these witnesses would support Bankman-Fried’s claim that FTX was solvent or that victims were fully compensated.
Prosecutors said Bankman-Fried used customer deposits for his hedge fund losses, loans, and personal real estate purchases.
The judge described the request for a new trial as an attempt to repair Bankman-Fried’s reputation after FTX’s bankruptcy.
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A 64-year-old man named James Lawhead was arrested for the murder of Cindy Wanner, which happened in 1991 in California. Lawhead was found using modern DNA analysis and police records, and he is now facing charges for murder and kidnapping.
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Cindy Wanner disappeared on November 25, 1991, from her sister’s home in Granite Bay, California.
Her body was found three weeks later, 40 miles away, and she died from strangulation.
James Lawhead, 64, was arrested recently and linked to the crime through DNA evidence.
Lawhead had a past conviction for sex crimes and was released from prison in early 1991.
He had not been seen publicly since 2005 and was believed to live under a new name in Arizona.
Police arrested him at his Arizona home and found $15,000 and a burner phone.
Lawhead’s sister was also arrested for helping him and claimed not to have seen him for over 20 years.
The arrest shows how modern technology, like DNA analysis, can help solve cold cases.
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President Donald Trump signed a law that removes environmental protections from a wilderness area in Minnesota. This change allows mining companies to operate around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a protected natural region.
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President Trump signed a resolution on Monday to reduce protections around a Minnesota wilderness area.
The measure was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The protected area is near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.
The change reverses protections that were put in place during President Biden’s administration.
The new law opens the region to mining activities.
The Boundary Waters area is known for its natural environment and outdoor recreation.
The decision allows mining companies to explore and extract minerals in the area.
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