Two brothers, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, are on trial for allegedly attacking police officers at Manchester Airport in July 2024. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz said he feared for his life when police forced him to the ground and claimed he acted in self-defense during the事件.
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The incident took place at the car park pay station area of Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport.
Police tried to arrest Mohammed Fahir Amaaz after a report that he headbutted a customer.
Both brothers are accused of using high levels of violence against police officers.
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz claims he did not know police were there or why they used force.
Police officers PC Zachary Marsden, PC Lydia Ward, and PC Ellie Cook were involved.
PC Ward suffered a broken nose after being punched.
Amaaz said he thought officers were trying to harm him because of previous cases of police abuse.
Amaaz admitted to hitting officers but said it was in self-defense, not knowing some were female or that the Taser was not a gun.
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A new bill in Congress called the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 aims to give parents and caregivers credit on their Social Security benefits for time spent caring for children or dependent relatives without pay. This change could increase retirement payments for millions of people who took time off work to provide unpaid care.
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The bill was introduced by Representative Brad Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois.
It would allow parents who stayed home to raise children to receive Social Security credits even if they did not earn wages during that time.
Caregivers could receive credit for up to 60 months (five years) of unpaid care.
The bill also includes caregivers who care for a disabled spouse, elderly parent, or grandchildren (if they are under retirement age).
Currently, Social Security benefits are based on the 35 highest-earning years, so unpaid caregiving years usually lower benefits.
Similar caregiving pension credits exist in countries like Germany, Canada, and Sweden.
The number of stay-at-home parents in the U.S. has risen slightly in recent years due to rising childcare costs.
Childcare cost is a leading financial stress for many younger parents, especially millennials and Gen Z.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again related to a social media post that officials say was a threat against President Donald Trump. This new indictment comes five months after a previous case against him was dismissed by a federal judge.
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James Comey was indicted over a photo of seashells arranged to show "86 47" on social media.
Officials say the numbers were a coded threat against President Trump, with "86" meaning kill and "47" referring to Trump being the 47th president.
Comey said he posted the photo without realizing its violent connotation and removed it after learning about the associations.
Comey was previously charged in September with lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation, but that case was dismissed in November due to legal issues with the prosecutor's appointment.
The indictment follows the resignation of a U.S. attorney who believed there was not enough evidence to charge Comey.
Trump fired Comey in 2017 during an investigation into possible ties between his campaign and Russia.
President Trump has pushed for legal actions against Comey and other political opponents.
Since taking office, Trump has taken measures against officials and organizations he views as disloyal or opposed to him.
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The U.S. Justice Department is holding a news conference about a new legal charge against James Comey, who was once the head of the FBI. This second charge relates to actions connected to his 2020 Senate testimony about investigations involving President Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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The Justice Department is announcing a second indictment against James Comey.
James Comey served as the FBI Director.
The new charges are federal, meaning they come from the U.S. government.
The first charges were filed last September.
The charges relate to testimony Comey gave to the Senate in 2020.
That Senate hearing was about the investigations into President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
The news conference is taking place on Tuesday afternoon.
The Trump administration is involved in bringing these charges.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is speeding up the review of eight ABC local TV station licenses after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about First Lady Melania Trump. This decision follows criticism from President Donald Trump and comes amid an FCC investigation into Disney’s diversity practices.
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The FCC announced an early review of eight ABC local TV station licenses.
Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump, calling her “a glow like an expectant widow.”
President Trump called for Kimmel to be fired after the joke.
The affected ABC stations include major ones in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, San Francisco, Raleigh-Durham, and Fresno.
These licenses were originally set for renewal between 2028 and 2031 but must now be renewed by May 28, years earlier.
The FCC investigation relates to Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, cited evidence that Disney may have treated employees differently based on race or gender.
Disney stated it complies with FCC rules and is prepared to respond through legal channels.
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A Gallup survey shows that 55% of Americans say their personal financial situation is getting worse. This is the highest percentage recorded since Gallup began tracking this in 2001.
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The survey was done from April 1 to April 15.
It is part of Gallup’s yearly Economy and Personal Finance survey.
55% of people say their finances are declining.
This percentage is the highest since 2001.
The survey asked questions about personal money matters.
The data reflects Americans’ views on their own financial health.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 34 percent amid worries about the economy and the war involving Iran. Many Americans are unhappy with how he is handling the cost of living and the conflict with Iran, with only about one-third supporting his actions.
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Trump’s approval rating dropped to 34 percent, the lowest since he returned to office.
Only 22 percent of people approve of his handling of the cost of living.
The war involving Iran and the U.S.-Israel conflict has caused global energy prices to rise.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, was blocked by Iran, raising fuel costs in the U.S.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,014 U.S. adults from April 24-27.
Trump has strong support from most Republican lawmakers, despite some dissent about the Iran war among Republican voters.
Recent polls show only about 30-32 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s management of the war and the economy.
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 8, extended indefinitely by Trump, but tensions and blockades continue in the Gulf region.
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A federal appeals court rejected President Trump's policy that required mandatory detention of many immigrants facing deportation, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years. The court said the policy would strain detention centers and disrupt communities, though other courts have ruled differently on this issue.
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The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for many immigrants.
The policy aimed to detain without bond most immigrants caught by ICE, even those residing in the U.S. for a long time.
The court described the policy as the widest mass detention mandate in U.S. history for noncitizens.
The ruling applies to the states of Connecticut, New York, and Vermont.
Other courts, such as the 5th and 8th Circuits, have supported the Trump administration’s detention policy.
The policy changed previous rules that allowed some immigrants to request bond hearings to avoid long detention.
ICE is holding some immigrants indefinitely based on this policy, including those without serious criminal records.
The Department of Homeland Security defends the policy as enforcing the law correctly to keep the country safe.
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Dan Bongino, who used to be the deputy director of the FBI, said he sometimes shared false information to find people inside the FBI who were leaking news to reporters. He discussed this during a podcast with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
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Dan Bongino is a former deputy director of the FBI.
Bongino said he spread fake details inside the FBI.
His goal was to identify people leaking information to the media.
He made these comments on Sean Hannity’s Fox News podcast.
Bongino mentioned finding two different groups inside the FBI.
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Rep. Grace Meng introduced the Hot Foods Act to allow people who receive SNAP benefits—government help for buying food—to use their benefits to purchase hot meals. Sen. John Fetterman expressed support for the idea to help busy families access fresh, ready-to-eat food.
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Rep. Grace Meng represents New York and introduced the Hot Foods Act.
The Hot Foods Act would let SNAP recipients buy hot meals, not just groceries.
SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income people buy food.
Sen. John Fetterman from Pennsylvania supports the bill and spoke about feeding hardworking families with real food.
Current SNAP rules mostly do not allow buying hot, prepared foods.
The bill aims to make it easier for people without much time or kitchen access to get nutritious, ready-to-eat meals.
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A high school teacher in North Carolina was caught with drugs and weapons at the school. The Union County Sheriff's Office charged the teacher following the discovery.
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The incident took place at a high school in North Carolina.
The teacher was found with both weapons and drugs on school property.
Law enforcement involved is the Union County Sheriff's Office.
The teacher faces charges related to possession of these items.
The situation was handled by local authorities focused on school safety.
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A U.S. Army soldier named Gannon Ken Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty to charges that he used secret government information to place bets on a prediction market about capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The case is being handled in a Manhattan federal court.
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The soldier is accused of using classified information for personal gain.
He placed bets on Polymarket, a platform where people trade predictions on future events.
The bets related to a U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday.
The case involves federal charges and is taking place in Manhattan court.
The information he allegedly used was confidential government information.
Polymarket is known for allowing trades on outcomes of political and world events.
The military and federal authorities are investigating the matter.
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James Comey, former FBI Director, was indicted in a case linked to a social media photo that officials said was a threat against President Donald Trump. This is the second time the Justice Department has charged Comey in recent months, and the exact charges from this case are not yet public.
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James Comey was indicted over a social media post showing seashells arranged to read "86 47," which officials interpreted as a threat to President Trump.
The phrase "86" can mean "to get rid of" and has more recently been linked to meaning "to kill," though this usage is rare.
Comey said he saw the image as a political message and not a call to violence; he removed the post after learning some saw it differently.
President Trump publicly accused Comey of knowing the post implied assassination.
This indictment follows a previous case where Comey was charged with lying and obstructing Congress, which was later dismissed due to illegal appointment of the prosecutor.
Comey was FBI Director when Trump took office in 2017, but their relationship was tense, especially after Comey refused to pledge personal loyalty to Trump.
Trump fired Comey in 2017 during an FBI investigation into possible ties between Trump’s campaign and Russia.
The Justice Department is also investigating other figures connected to the Russia probe, including former CIA Director John Brennan.
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Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a ride in Army Apache attack helicopters near Washington, D.C., following criticism over similar helicopters flying near Kid Rock’s home in Tennessee. The helicopter pilots who flew near the musician’s house were initially suspended but later cleared after Hegseth’s intervention.
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Kid Rock and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth flew in AH-64 Apache attack helicopters around Washington, D.C.
The same type of helicopters previously hovered near Kid Rock’s home in Nashville, Tennessee, causing controversy.
The pilots involved in the flyover near Kid Rock’s home were briefly suspended but were not punished after Hegseth intervened.
The helicopters belong to the 101st Airborne Division, a unit of the U.S. Army.
Hegseth has bypassed normal military procedures in this case, showing tension with Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
Kid Rock is a well-known supporter of President Donald Trump and has appeared at Trump campaign events.
The recent flight with Kid Rock and Hegseth will be used in a Pentagon promotional video.
Military flyovers usually occur during public events, not near private homes.
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Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army special forces soldier, pleaded not guilty to charges that he used secret information about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to make over $400,000 by betting on a prediction market called Polymarket. Van Dyke was arrested and released on bond, and his case is ongoing in a federal court in Manhattan.
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Van Dyke helped plan and take part in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro.
He allegedly used classified information to place bets on the outcome of the operation before it happened.
Van Dyke opened a betting account on the prediction market Polymarket on December 26, 2025, and placed bets from December 27 to January 2, 2026.
He made approximately $409,881 from bets totaling $33,034 after President Trump announced the operation publicly.
Van Dyke was arrested at Fort Bragg and appeared in court in New York, where he pleaded not guilty.
He was released on a $250,000 personal bond with travel restrictions to California, North Carolina, and New York.
Evidence includes records from Polymarket, banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, emails, and classified material.
Van Dyke is currently on military leave, and his military status is uncertain.
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing Disney’s TV broadcast licenses after President Donald Trump called for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night show host, over a joke about Melania Trump. This review could lead to the loss of Disney’s broadcast licenses, a rare move not done in over 40 years.
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The FCC ordered an early review of licenses held by Disney’s ABC TV stations after complaints linked to Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about Melania Trump.
President Trump demanded ABC cancel Kimmel’s show, calling his joke a "call to violence."
Kimmel’s joke referred to Melania Trump as having the glow of an "expectant widow," made before a recent shooting at an event attended by the Trumps.
The shooting suspect was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump.
The FCC’s review requires Disney to apply for license renewal within 30 days, though renewals were not due until 2028.
FCC Commissioner Anna M Gomez called the review a “political stunt” and supported companies standing up for free speech rights under the First Amendment.
White House officials continue to pressure ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel defended his joke, saying it was a light roast and not a call for violence, and cited his past work against gun violence.
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The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about how Lord Mandelson was appointed as US ambassador. The House of Commons voted against a motion to start an inquiry after a strong campaign by the government to oppose it.
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The motion to investigate Sir Keir Starmer was rejected by 335 votes to 223.
The motion was led by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.
Some Labour MPs wanted Starmer to refer himself for investigation but most opposed the motion.
Starmer denies misleading MPs about the ambassador appointment process and vetting.
The Ministerial Code says ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament should resign.
Several smaller parties and some independent MPs voted with the Conservatives in favor of the inquiry.
Fourteen Labour MPs broke party lines to support the investigation motion.
Labour MPs campaigning in Scotland were asked to return to Westminster to vote against the motion.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the US Department of Justice over a photo he posted on Instagram that some officials say was a threat toward President Donald Trump. The new charges follow a previous case that was dismissed because the prosecutor was improperly appointed.
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James Comey, former FBI director, faces new federal charges related to an Instagram photo showing seashells arranged as "86 47."
"Eighty-six" is slang for "remove" or "eject," and some officials view the photo as a threat against President Trump, the 47th president.
Comey said he did not know the meaning and opposed any form of violence; he deleted the Instagram post after the controversy.
Earlier charges against Comey involved lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding in 2020.
A federal judge dismissed the first case because the prosecutor was not properly authorized to bring the charges.
The new indictment was brought despite the dismissal, and Comey expects more legal actions from President Trump.
US Secret Service interviewed Comey last year about the seashell photo.
The case is ongoing with legal questions about the prosecutor's authority and Comey's intentions.
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Radio host Charlamagne Tha God criticized calls to reduce verbal attacks on President Donald Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He said people often suggest toning down political criticism only when violence happens against the president or his allies.
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Charlamagne Tha God is a radio host of "The Breakfast Club."
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner.
Some people called for reducing harsh verbal attacks on President Trump after the shooting.
Charlamagne disagreed with this call to tone down criticism.
He pointed out that people often ask to ease attacks only when violence targets President Trump or his allies.
The WHCA dinner is an event involving the White House press and political figures.
Charlamagne’s comments were made on Monday after the shooting incident.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again by the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump's administration. This marks the second time Comey has faced charges from the Justice Department.
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James Comey is a former director of the FBI.
The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has indicted Comey twice.
The news was reported by CBS News with coverage anchored by Lindsey Reiser.
An indictment means formal charges have been filed against Comey.
Details about the charges or reasons for this second indictment were not provided in the article.
The development involves U.S. government legal actions.
President Donald Trump is currently leading the Justice Department responsible for this case.
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