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Undocumented migrant crossings dropped on Friday, the first day after Title 42 was lifted

CBP stopped just over 6,200 undocumented migrants on Friday compared with roughly 11,000 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10,000 on Thursday.
A migrant speaks to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at a gate entrance
A migrant speaks to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at a gate entrance
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Biden to graduates of historically Black Howard University: U.S. history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’

The speech at Howard was the first of two commencement addresses that the president will deliver this year.
President Biden Delivers Howard University Commencement Address
President Biden Delivers Howard University Commencement Address

North Carolina governor vetoes abortion limits, launches override showdown

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the 12-week abortion ban sets up an override vote by Republicans, who hold veto-proof majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature.
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks in Raleigh, N.C.
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks in Raleigh, N.C.

Florida Democrats struggle to coalesce around a candidate to take down Sen. Rick Scott

With the power of incumbency, significant funding, a registration advantage among Republicans and a weakened Democratic Party, Scott is the heavy favorite for the 2024 race.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., walks out of the Capitol on May 3, 2023.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., walks out of the Capitol on May 3, 2023.

Justice Department secures court order blocking Trump deposition in Strzok, Page lawsuits

Trump had been scheduled for a May 24 deposition in a pair of lawsuits filed by former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md
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Military promotions impasse drags on as Sen. Tuberville defends blockade

The Alabama senator says he won't agree to quick approval of promotions until the Defense Department changes its policy on service members and dependents seeking abortions.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.,  on April 20, 2023.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.,  on April 20, 2023.

Former Manhattan prosecutor frustrates House Republicans at deposition on Trump case

Mark Pomerantz spent about 6 hours with members of the House Judiciary Committee, which is investigating Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of Trump.
Mark Pomerantz appears on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Feb. 12, 2023.
Mark Pomerantz appears on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Feb. 12, 2023.

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Ron DeSantis is on the verge of announcing his presidential bid

Expect to see paperwork filed in the next 15 days.
ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN - MAY 06: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Marathon County Lincoln Day Dinner annual fundraiser on May 06, 2023 in Rothschild, Wisconsin. Although he has not yet announced his candidacy, DeSantis is expected to be among the top contenders vying for the Republican presidential nomination next year.
ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN - MAY 06: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Marathon County Lincoln Day Dinner annual fundraiser on May 06, 2023 in Rothschild, Wisconsin. Although he has not yet announced his candidacy, DeSantis is expected to be among the top contenders vying for the Republican presidential nomination next year.
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Virginia joins list of GOP states leaving bipartisan effort to combat voter fraud amid conspiracies

The state was one of the founding members when the Electronic Registration Information Center was formed in 2012, an effort promoted by then-Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell.
A voter submits their ballot at an early voting location in Alexandria, Va., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Election officials in Virginia have announced plans to withdraw the state from a bipartisan effort aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and combating fraud that has been ensnared in conspiracy theories that have erupted since the 2020 presidential election.
A voter submits their ballot at an early voting location in Alexandria, Va., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Election officials in Virginia have announced plans to withdraw the state from a bipartisan effort aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and combating fraud that has been ensnared in conspiracy theories that have erupted since the 2020 presidential election.

Migrant teen from Honduras dies in custody of Florida facility sheltering unaccompanied minors for HHS

Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, 17, was taken to a local hospital, where he died.
The US Department of Health and Human Services building is shown in Washington, DC, 21 July 2007. The department, which began operations in 1980, has more than 67,000 employees.
The US Department of Health and Human Services building is shown in Washington, DC, 21 July 2007. The department, which began operations in 1980, has more than 67,000 employees.

Criminal investigation into Sen. Bob Menendez expands with new subpoenas

Menendez, D-N.J., has been under investigation into whether he and his wife improperly took cash and gifts from the owners of a halal meat business in the state.
Sen. Bob Menendez in Washington on Jan. 26, 2023.
Sen. Bob Menendez in Washington on Jan. 26, 2023.

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