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A growing debate is underway over whether television programs aimed at children should include new content warnings for parents. The discussion comes after calls from lawmakers and advocacy groups for the Federal Communications Commission to consider adding labels that would alert parents when children's programming includes themes related to gender identity or LGBT topics. Supporters argue parents should have more information about the content their children are watching, while critics say existing television ratings systems already provide guidance for families. Current TV ratings include categories such as TV-Y, TV-G, TV-PG and TV-14, along with content descriptors for violence, language and sexual content. Advocates of the proposal say additional disclosures would improve transparency and help parents make informed viewing decisions. The issue remains under review, and any changes to the ratings system would likely require further public input and regulatory consideration.

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President Donald Trump has announced plans to nominate attorney James McDonald to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, one of the most prominent federal prosecutor positions in the country. McDonald is a former federal prosecutor and currently serves on Trump's legal team, helping handle the president's appeal of his New York felony convictions related to hush money payments made during the 2016 campaign. If confirmed, McDonald would succeed Jay Clayton, who was recently tapped by Trump to serve as director of national intelligence. The Southern District of New York oversees many of the nation's highest-profile financial, public corruption, and national security cases. The nomination will require Senate confirmation before McDonald can officially take office.

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President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday Sunday by attending a special UFC fight night held on the White House lawn. Thousands of spectators gathered for the event, which featured seven fights and was organized as part of celebrations leading up to the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The unique venue transformed the White House grounds into an outdoor arena for the evening's matches. Trump, a longtime supporter of the UFC and a frequent attendee of major fight events, greeted fighters and fans throughout the night. The event combined sports and patriotism, drawing supporters and visitors to the nation's capital for the historic celebration. The White House UFC showcase is one of several events planned as the country prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year.

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President Donald Trump is traveling to France for the Group of Seven summit following the announcement of a tentative agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The summit, taking place in the French Alps, is expected to focus heavily on developments in the Middle East, including efforts to reopen shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption tied to the conflict. World leaders are also expected to discuss the global economic impact of the fighting, including energy prices and supply chain concerns. Trump arrives at the gathering after unveiling the preliminary agreement, which would extend the ceasefire and begin the process of reopening one of the world's most important shipping routes. While details of the agreement are still being finalized, the development is expected to dominate discussions among allied leaders. In addition to the situation in Iran, Trump is expected to meet with fellow G-7 leaders and discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, including talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other international partners. The summit is expected to address security, trade, and broader geopolitical challenges facing the alliance.

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the country’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths reported since the outbreak was declared on May 15. The outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment. Health authorities say the majority of cases have been concentrated in the eastern Ituri province, though infections have also spread to neighboring North and South Kivu provinces and into Uganda. Efforts to contain the outbreak have been complicated by ongoing armed conflict, attacks on healthcare workers, and mistrust of public health officials in affected communities. The movement of displaced residents and artisanal miners throughout the region has also made contact tracing and monitoring more difficult. International health agencies continue to support response efforts as officials work to slow the spread of the deadly virus and prevent additional fatalities.

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Posting on Truth Social Sunday night, President Trump writes: "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

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Liberals Hate the UFC White House Event

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Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago. Cleanup efforts were underway Friday and officials were assessing the damage. Dozens of buildings were damaged and scores of trees and power lines were downed. Several hundred thousand customers are without power and dozens of flights at Chicago airports have been canceled or delayed. There were no reports of any deaths from Thursday's storms, although several people were treated for minor injuries. Tornado damage was reported in Merrillville and Hebron, Indiana, as well as in Streator, Illinois.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio have arrested a suspect in a shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded neighborhood street festival last weekend. Eljay Crisp-Carr, 20, was taken into custody Thursday and charged with 11 counts of felonious assault. Court documents do not list an attorney for him and no one answered a call to a phone number associated with him Friday morning. The gunfire broke out Saturday during the Old West End Festival in Toledo at a park filled with tents, music and food trucks in a neighborhood dotted with Victorian homes. Police said a fight between rival groups apparently escalated into two people shooting at each other, although they were not among the wounded. In a criminal complaint filed in Toledo Municipal Court, a detective described video showing Crisp-Carr participating in the fight. After another man started shooting, Crisp-Carr moved away from the group but then turned and opened fire, the detective wrote. He was seen firing indiscriminately into the crowd, the detective wrote. The detective said she used witness statements, social media and law enforcement photos to identify Crisp-Carr. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the other suspect, Ka Nye Taylor, but he hasn't been caught. Phone numbers for Taylor or his family members were not available or found in online directories. Hundreds of people were attending the annual festival in a historic district of Toledo, a city on the western edge of Lake Erie about 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of Detroit. Organizers canceled the event’s second day because of the shooting. The violence sent terrified bystanders fleeing while others rushed to help the injured alongside medics and police. The victims ranged from teenagers to one person in their 60s. At a news conference Tuesday, the police chief and other city officials praised officers and good Samaritans who quickly offered help to the victims. “We saw strangers who were shocked and frightened by the violence they just saw, they jumped into action,” said Chief of Fire and Rescue Allison Armstrong. “They helped others by placing tourniquets, dressing wounds, applying pressure and comforting those victims until additional help could arrive.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump's name removed from building. That denial came Friday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled last month that Trump’s name was illegally added to the iconic Washington performing arts facility. Cooper ruled only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center’s name and ordered references to Trump to be removed by Friday. Now he's refused the Kennedy's Center board's request to stay the ruling.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has refused to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Friday that organizers can use the White House lawn as the venue for Sunday’s planned UFC mixed martial arts event. The nonprofit Public Integrity Project sued to challenge Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event. The White House calls the lawsuit baseless, saying it's no different from many other events hosted at public forums in the capital.

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U.S. Central Command posted on X Friday afternoon: "U.S. forces continue to strictly enforce the blockade against Iran. CENTCOM has redirected 139 compliant commercial ships and disabled 9 non-compliant vessels since April 13."

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PROVO, Utah (AP) — Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge Friday to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body. The comments were made in response to speculation that the bullet fragment could exonerate defendant Tyler Robinson. Conjecture over the evidence in Kirk’s killing has fueled unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that there might have been a second shooter or that his death was staged. Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. The 23-year-old from southwestern Utah is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 killing of Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot in the neck while addressing a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. Robinson’s attorneys accused prosecutors of going on a “media tour” to discuss expert reports about the bullet fragment, violating the judge's restrictions against speaking about the case outside court. Prosecutors countered that they had a right to speak to the press to correct misinformation about a preliminary finding by ballistics experts. Those experts' initial tests did not match the bullet fragment with a gun that investigators believe was used to kill Kirk. In court filings, defense attorneys made public a federal agency's failure to conclusively link the bullet fragment with the rifle. They said it appeared to be “exculpatory evidence” — information that tends to absolve a defendant of guilt — without noting that the finding was preliminary and that further testing was planned. That spurred stories by some publications raising questions about the prosecution's case: A March 30 headline in the U.K.-based Daily Mail reported that the bullet that killed Kirk “did NOT match” the rifle investigators say was used to kill Kirk. Authorities have said DNA consistent with Robinson’s was found on the trigger of the rifle, the fired cartridge casing, two unfired cartridges and a towel used to wrap the rifle. “The rules expressly allow lawyers to set the record straight,” Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard wrote in a court filing. Ballard argued Friday that he didn't speak to the media about case specifics and only spoke generally about how ballistics testing can be inconclusive. He said his goal “was to respond to the substantial undue prejudicial effect of the media stories.” Defense attorney Richard Novak disagreed, saying Ballard did not speak to the media using general terms and tried to “influence public perception” of the case. “What was going on here was an attempt to influence the jury pool,” Novak argued. State District Judge Tony Graf said he will issue his decision about the contempt allegation on June 22. Earlier Friday, Graf declined a defense request to halt the proceedings while they appeal a June 1 order in which the judge declined to bar cameras from the courtroom. The ruling comes ahead of a key hearing scheduled to begin July 6, when prosecutors must show they have enough evidence to warrant a trial. That would mark the most significant presentation of evidence to date in the case, which has so far focused on matters of media access. Before Friday's hearing, the defense team pointed to another criminal case in which prosecutors were accused of contempt and suggested that one potential remedy would be to bar the state from seeking the death penalty. While the judge in that earlier case disagreed that an order barring the death penalty was merited, Robinson’s attorneys noted that “the court did not conclude that such a remedy was beyond its authority where the facts support it.”

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Coffee Time with John and Mama was a YouTube show where a mother-son duo shared meals and laughs with their community. John Davis tragically passed away during what would be his very last live stream with his mother. A heartbreaking story that reminds us all to take stock of what really matters in life. --- Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? / @mandmextra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT

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It's a shame when politicians can't lose grace. Senator John Cornyn lost the runoff election to Ken Paxton in Texas, and instead of uniting the party, he's being divisive. Now he's threatening Trump with a miserable last few years of his presidency. Cornyn is just a bitter, sore loser. Do you think voters were right to choose Attorney General Ken Paxton over John Cornyn? -- Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? / @mandmextra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT

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In this episode, the speaker dives into the Save America Act and its potential to save California and the nation from the grip of election fraud. The state of California has become a hotbed of voter manipulation, with lax laws allowing for ballot harvesting, no voter ID, and millions of ballots being sent to unverified voters. The speaker argues that the federal government has a constitutional right to intervene in state elections, citing Article One, Section Four, Clause One of the Constitution. The speaker highlights the egregious examples of election irregularities in California, including the recent mayoral election in Los Angeles, where a candidate was accused of ballot harvesting and voter registration at homeless shelters. The speaker also touches on the George Floyd Effect and its impact on Western civilization, as well as the importance of preserving Western values and traditions. The speaker also discusses the recent news of the White House Fraud Task Force cutting off funding to Los Angeles' homeless program due to mismanagement and potential fraud. This development raises questions about the accountability of California's politicians and the need for reform. In this episode, the speaker makes a compelling case for the Save America Act and its potential to restore integrity to the electoral process. If you're concerned about the state of our democracy and the manipulation of elections, tune in to hear the speaker's arguments and insights. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — Police say the suspect in a West Texas shooting that killed one person and injured at least nine others is dead. The shooter had been locked in a standoff Friday morning with police in Midland, Texas, hours after the shooting began. Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours after the gunfire erupted in one part of the city before ending up near a veterinary hospital. Police did not immediately say how the suspect died. Midland Mayor Lori Blong said authorities used robot and drone footage to confirm that the shooter was dead. Midland Memorial Hospital said four people underwent surgery and that others were treated.

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