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From 2020 election to retribution, how the Justice Department is advancing Trump's agenda

The Justice Department pressed forward on Trump's top legal and political priorities on several fronts Thursday. That includes relitigating the 2020 election by investigating voting records in Georgia and legally targeting lawmakers and groups seen as hostile to the president's agenda. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin joins Amna Nawaz with the latest. [...]

Supreme Court districting ruling creates confusion in Louisiana early voting

Early voting continues in Louisiana even as the status of the state's primary elections remains in flux. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map and the state's Republican governor suspended primary elections for the U.S. House so new districts could be set. But voting for the U.S. Senate race is proceeding. Liz Landers has more from Baton Rouge. [...]

Federal court rules against Trump's new global tariffs

A federal court ruled Wednesday against the new global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. [...]

Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault

After being asked what he remembered of the assault, Anthony Kazmierczak told U.S. District Judge Joan N. Ericksen: "It's fuzzy." [...]

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with U.S.

Late in the day, Iranian state media said the country's armed forces exchanged fire with "the enemy" on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. [...]

Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis

The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state's congressional seats in the November midterm elections. [...]

White House press secretary welcomes baby girl

Karoline Leavitt announced on social media Thursday that Viviana, or "Vivi," joined her family on May 1. [...]

WATCH: Trump-appointed FEMA review board reveals recommendations for changing the agency

A council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles out. [...]

AP report: Americans who owe significant child support will have their U.S. passports revoked

Under the new policy, HHS will inform the State Department of all past-due payments of more than $2,500 and parents in that group with passports will have their documents revoked, the department said. [...]

WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP's advantage as part of President Donald Trump's strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections. [...]

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas. [...]

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place. [...]

Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says

The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April. [...]

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution. [...]

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks. [...]

Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer. [...]

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity

A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation. [...]

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty

Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start. [...]

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US

Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law. [...]

US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted. [...]

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Neutrality: De Valera and Winston Churchill