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Exclusive: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not run for Senate in 2026.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for Senate
The popular governor looked like a prime recruit against Sen. Jon Osoff.
www.politico.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Trump’s antagonization of key allies has roiled the American tourism industry.

Industry officials tell us the dramatic decline in international arrivals threatens businesses that rely on tourism — and could cost billions.
'We definitely are collateral damage’: Tourism industry roiled by Trump’s new world order
President has dismissed concerns amid declining trips to the United States.
www.politico.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The Army has suspended helicopter flights into the Pentagon.

This decision comes after a military helicopter “took a scenic route" last week and diverted two commercial flights that had been attempting to land.
Army suspends helicopter flights near Reagan National airport after DOT’s complaints about safety
The announcement came three days after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished military VIPs to “take a taxi or Uber” rather than fly choppers through D.C.’s crowded airspace.
www.politico.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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LATEST: Air traffic controllers temporarily lost communication with aircraft flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport last week, an incident that has continued causing major delays at the travel hub.
Air traffic control at Newark Airport briefly lost communication with aircraft, kicking off travel chaos
Following the incident last week, the controllers from the Philadelphia TRACON took leave under the Federal Employees Compensation Act.
nbcnews.to
May 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Worth noting that the federal contracts that are currently active for TeleMessage were approved under the Biden administration.

Just all around, the federal government does not appear to have done much due diligence here
NEW: TeleMessage, the Signal knockoff used by Mike Waltz and potentially other gov officials to archive group chats in plaintext, has suspended all services after it was hacked *at least twice.* @404media.co reported a hack last night; a different hacker also broke in and gave me evidence.
TeleMessage suspends services after hackers claim breach
The app was seemingly used by Mike Waltz in last week's cabinet meeting, according to a photograph published by Reuters.
www.nbcnews.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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BREAKING: Baltimore Ravens release Justin Tucker after accusations of misconduct by massage therapists, the team announces.
Baltimore Ravens release kicker Justin Tucker after accusations of misconduct by massage therapists
Tucker, one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history, has denied the allegations, which were made public in January.
nbcnews.to
May 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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After speaking to colleagues, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Monday that she believed another bid for the top Democratic post on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee would be an uphill climb against another more senior member.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won't seek the top Democratic seat on the House Oversight Committee
After speaking to colleagues, the progressive New York congresswoman said she believed Democrats would favor a more senior member in the role, as they did in the previous race.
nbcnews.to
May 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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A U.S. appeals court has rejected a request by the Trump administration to pause parole programs that have allowed Ukrainian, Afghan, Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan migrants to enter the country.
U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to revoke 400,000 migrants’ legal status
Immigrant rights advocates had challenged an agency decision to pause parole programs that have allowed Ukrainian, Afghan, Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan migrants to enter the country.
nbcnews.to
May 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts
VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.
www.militarytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death.
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death.
www.militarytimes.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Getting a shingles vaccine may help with more than the viral infection that causes painful rashes — new research shows it can also lower the risk of heart disease. cbsn.ws/42UywTn
Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, examined more than 1 million people aged 50 or older with data from 2012 onward.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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The Trump administration's plan to trim the IRS workforce has resulted in almost one-third of its tax auditors leaving the agency through March, according to a report from the U.S. Treasury Department's watchdog. cbsn.ws/44TPylK
The IRS has lost almost one-third of its tax auditors after 2 months of DOGE cuts, report says
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
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May 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Diana Ross graced the blue carpet of the Met Gala on Monday, covering nearly the entire staircase with her all-white 18-foot train. cbsn.ws/4iUhZDv
Diana Ross stuns Met Gala blue carpet with 18-foot long train
As 81-year-old Diana Ross entered the Met Gala, several people helped carry the legendary singer's massive shawl train flowing behind her.
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May 6, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Two vehicles collided head-on and burst into flames on a two-lane highway in rural eastern Kansas, killing eight people, authorities say: cnn.it/3GBLBbd
A fiery highway crash in eastern Kansas kills 8 people, including 3 from Oklahoma schools | CNN
Two vehicles collided head-on and burst into flames on a two-lane highway in rural eastern Kansas, killing eight people, including a high school student, a teacher-coach and a school employee from Okl...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Rihanna kept photographers waiting at the #MetGala before debuting her new baby bump in a textured tuxedo-inspired black dress.
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Eighteen states sued the Trump administration Monday over its halting of permits for wind-energy projects, arguing that its actions posed an existential threat to the industry.
18 States Sue Over Trump’s Halting of Wind Power Projects
The halt threatens jobs and holds back energy production at a time the president has claimed an “energy emergency,” state attorneys general said.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Musk clashes with neighbors in exclusive Austin suburb
Musk clashes with neighbors in exclusive Austin suburb | TechCrunch
Elon Musk may have a sizable fan base, but residents of the upscale Austin suburb of West Lake Hills, Texas, are unimpressed by their celebrity neighbor,
techcrunch.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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President Donald Trump's administration said that it is going to pay immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda.
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the U.S. illegally $1,000 to leave the country
DHS offers financial assistance for self-deportation through CBP Home app, aiming to reduce illegal immigration enforcement costs.
www.thehindu.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Breaking News: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said he wanted to partner with President Trump to craft a $7.5 billion federal film tax credit for Hollywood.
Newsom Asks Trump to Work With Him on $7.5 Billion Tax Credit for Hollywood
The proposal for a federal program came after the president called for tariffs on movies filmed overseas, causing confusion and concern across the industry.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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#BREAKING: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to end deportation protections for more than 600,000 Venezuelans, the administration’s latest plea for the justices to intervene in President Trump’s sweeping immigration agenda.
thehill.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult.

A booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and tastier. But how do they compare with traditional vitamin pills?
Are gummy vitamins as effective as traditional vitamin pills?
Making sure you get the right amount of daily vitamins can be difficult. Today, a booming multi-billion-dollar industry of gummy vitamins and supplements claims its products make it both easier and…
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May 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt all funding for PBS and NPR.

It would impact those two networks, the roughly 1,500 public media stations nationwide and national programs like the News Hour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=viUa...
A look at Trump's executive order targeting public media funding
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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United Airlines is canceling 35 daily flights out of Newark Liberty Airport over ongoing air traffic control issues. #travel
United Airlines cuts 35 flights from Newark over tech, staffing
United Airlines is canceling 35 daily flights out of Newark Liberty Airport over ongoing air traffic control issues.
www.newsnationnow.com
May 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM