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WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him. Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an Oval Office meeting on Friday, Fox News Digital reported earlier. The resignation is effective June 30, it said. A source familiar with the matter said that Gabbard had been forced out by the White House. In her resignation letter posted on X, Gabbard told Trump she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for the last year and a half." She cited her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. "I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming post," she said. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Aaron Lukas, would serve as acting director of national intelligence. He said Gabbard had done "a great job" but with her husband diagnosed with bone cancer, "she, rightfully, wants to be with him, bringing him back to good health as they currently fight a tough battle together." Trump has hinted in the past at differences with Gabbard on their approach to Iran, saying in March that she was "softer" than him on curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

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BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and poses a “very high” risk at the national level. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the U.N. health agency has revised its assessment of the risk within Congo from high to very high. The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels. He noted that 82 cases have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with seven confirmed deaths. There are almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths. The situation in neighboring Uganda is stable.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has once again shown why establishment Republican leadership is failing conservatives and President Trump.

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The passing of this larger-than-life NASCAR star a truly sad and tragic reminder of life’s fragility and the importance of making every moment count.

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An Air France flight heading to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded despite new Ebola-related travel restrictions. U.S. officials say the passenger should not have been permitted to travel to the United States under current health screening rules tied to the Ebola outbreak. Canadian health officials evaluated the passenger after the plane landed in Montreal and reported no symptoms of illness. The passenger later returned to Paris as health authorities continue heightened screening measures linked to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

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An Air France flight heading to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded despite new Ebola-related travel restrictions. U.S. officials say the passenger should not have been permitted to travel to the United States under current health screening rules tied to the Ebola outbreak. Canadian health officials evaluated the passenger after the plane landed in Montreal and reported no symptoms of illness. The passenger later returned to Paris as health authorities continue heightened screening measures linked to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

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Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the winningest drivers in the sport’s history, has died at the age of 41. Busch was hospitalized earlier this week after suffering what his family described as a “severe illness.” Officials say he became unresponsive during a test session in a racing simulator in North Carolina before being transported to a hospital. No official cause of death has been released.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration prefers a peaceful agreement with Cuba but admits the chances of a diplomatic breakthrough are “not high.” The comments come after President Donald Trump again raised the possibility of U.S. military action against Cuba following the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The administration says Cuba poses a national security concern because of its ties to China, Russia, and other U.S. adversaries. The escalating rhetoric marks another sharp increase in tensions between Washington and Havana.

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CVS Health has announced a new partnership with America250, the nonpartisan organization leading the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence. The collaboration will include large-scale events, community giving programs, exclusive merchandise, and other initiatives focused on health care and community impact. CVS Health says it currently serves more than 185 million people nationwide through nearly 9,000 pharmacy locations and more than 1,000 medical clinics. America250 officials say the partnership will help inspire communities while promoting a healthier future for the country.

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President Donald Trump spoke from the Oval Office Thursday, giving an update on tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the administration is closely monitoring the vital shipping route as concerns grow over instability linked to the conflict with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors, carrying a major share of global energy supplies.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with NATO foreign ministers in Sweden as European allies seek clarity on the Trump administration’s plans for the military alliance. The talks come amid uncertainty over possible U.S. troop reductions in Europe, the ongoing conflict involving Iran, and stalled efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Tensions also remain over President Donald Trump’s criticism of NATO allies and his repeated interest in Greenland, a territory belonging to NATO ally Denmark. Officials say the meetings are focused on reassuring allies about America’s long-term commitment to European security.

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President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order focused on artificial intelligence. Trump said he delayed the order after raising concerns that the proposed measures could weaken America’s competitive edge in the rapidly growing A.I. industry. The decision came just hours before an expected White House signing ceremony. The move also comes as concerns continue to grow over A.I.’s ability to expose cybersecurity vulnerabilities in banking systems and other critical infrastructure.

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Caller: "Everything Trump Has Done with Iran is Wrong!"

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The Left Wants Trump to Lose the War

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NUUK, May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to a much larger downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump's stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other politicians said that they had declined invitations to attend the opening of the new diplomatic mission. "We haven't made a decision in principle, but I won't participate," Nielsen told local daily Sermitsiaq. Several hundred people demonstrated outside the consulate, carrying the island's red and white flag and posters that said "USA, stop it", while chanting "No means no" and "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders". The new venue has greater capacity and offers an outstanding space for U.S. diplomatic engagement in Greenland, a State Department spokesperson said. The White House in January said Trump was considering how to acquire Greenland, including a potential use of the U.S. military, setting off alarm bells among NATO allies in Europe, although talks have since been moved to a diplomatic track. Greenland's government said on Monday that progress had been made in the high-stakes talks over the future of the territory amid U.S. threats of annexation, adding that the giant island belongs to its people and will never be for sale. "We will always be neighbours and stand by you, whatever future you decide for yourselves, as your allies and partners," U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Kenneth Howery said in a speech at the opening, according to Greenlandic public broadcaster KNR. Trump has described Greenland, an island of 57,000 people, as strategically vital for countering Russia and China in the Arctic. The U.S. currently has one active military base there, down from around 17 facilities in 1945.

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In May, American leaders held what they called a "re-dedication of our country as One Nation Under God" upon America's 250th birthday. President Donald Trump and several top administration officials joined Christian clergy at the National Mall in Washington for a prayer gathering on May 17th. Thousands of people attended Rededicate 250, which included worship music, prayers and speeches.

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Cubans Want Freedom

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President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it will not hand over the material. "We will get it. We don't need it, we don't want it. We'll probably destroy it after we get it, but we're not going to let them have it," Trump told reporters at the White House. Iran is believed to possess about 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, which Trump says was buried by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes nearly a year ago. Retrieving the uranium is part of Trump's central objective of his war on Iran that Tehran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters.

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WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration intends to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing refrigerants as part of a broader effort to unwind the former president’s environmental agenda, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Thursday. The actions would affect grocers, semiconductor manufacturers and other companies that use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The compliance requirements stem from a 2023 EPA rule aimed at reducing emissions of the superpollutants. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has rolled back nearly every regulation that has targeted a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the EPA plans to propose rolling back other restrictions on HFCs through a separate rule affecting transporters of refrigerated goods, Zeldin said. Zeldin said easing the restrictions would reduce costs for consumers, estimating potential savings of more than $2.4 billion. “Americans were right to be frustrated with the Biden-era refrigerant rules,” Zeldin said in a statement. “They didn’t protect human health or the environment and instead piled on costly, unattainable restrictions beyond what the law requires.” The refrigeration and air conditioning industry had been largely supportive of previous regulatory efforts and some industry associations said the delay would end up increasing costs for manufacturers, grocery stores and consumers because they would require more refrigerants. The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute criticized grocery store chains that pushed for this rollback, saying it would raise prices by reducing the supply of existing refrigerants. "This was never a rule forcing stores to replace existing equipment. It was a rule for new equipment. The EPA has no analysis showing that delaying these dates will lower costs for consumers," said Steven Yurek, president of AHRI. The EPA last week also proposed weakening wastewater limits for coal-fired power plants, saying the changes would lower electricity costs.

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Jasmine Crockett Has Lost Her Mind Again

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