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    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's power in pushing out 'disloyal' Republicans

    5/18/2026 - 6:30 pm

    NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump successfully ousting Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Republican who voted to convict him in his impeachment trial five years ago, and the president's power in upcoming GOP primaries.

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    Scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego

    Teenage gunmen open fire on Islamic Center of San Diego, police say

    5/18/2026 - 6:56 pm

    An attack at an Islamic Center in San Diego has left several people dead. Police officials say three adult males were killed, including a security guard. They also say the two teenage suspects, believed to be 17 and 19, were later found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshots. Investigators say they're treating the shooting as a 'hate crime', until proven otherwise.

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    The U.S. Internal Revenue Service building after it was reported the IRS will lay off about 6,700 employees, in Washington...

    DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies

    5/18/2026 - 6:55 pm

    The Justice Department said it is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted by previous administrations. The announcement came as part of a settlement with President Trump to drop a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in 2019. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.

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    Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington

    'There's an obsession there,' Comey says of Trump after 2nd indictment

    5/18/2026 - 6:50 pm

    Former FBI Director James Comey faces a trial on charges he threatened President Trump's life. The case stems from an Instagram post of shells spelling out "86 47." It is the second indictment against him and one of several investigations involving people Trump sees as political enemies. Geoff Bennett spoke with Comey about the case and his new book, "Red Verdict."

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