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Trump Says U.S. FDA Commissioner Makary Is Out

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and a mounting pressure campaign. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Politico first reported the development. "Marty is a terrific guy, but he's going to go on and he's going to lead a good life. He was having some difficulty," Trump told reporters. "The assistant, the deputy is taking over temporarily until we find someone." Makary's departure follows weeks of intensifying pressure from powerful Republicans, anti-abortion groups, and the Wall Street Journal editorial board, all while he clashed with top officials at the White House and Department of Health and Human Services, according to the sources and three other sources. On Friday, Reuters and other outlets reported that Trump had signed off on a plan to fire him. The White House has not yet found someone to replace Makary on a permanent basis, according to the first two sources and one of the three other sources. That, in large part, had delayed the White House's plans to fire Makary on Friday, the three people said.

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Republicans Won Redistricting. Will It Matter?

The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to redistrict its congressional maps, as Southern states continue to comply with the court's recent landmark Voting Rights Act decision. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats have tossed up a Hail Mary legal appeal that will surely lose. Overall, Republicans are the big redistricting winners. But will it actually matter? On the international stage, President Trump prepares to embark on a high-stakes trip to China. There is a lot riding on this meeting, and Josh breaks down all you need to know—including the best way to really stick it to the Chinese and Iranians while the president meets Xi Jinping on foreign soil. Rep. Brad Knott (R-N.C.) also joins the program to discuss the congressional debate over reauthorization of FISA surveillance and the ever-thorny, long-standing question on which this debate ultimately hinges: What is the proper way to view the trade-off between liberty and security?

Gerrymandering: “We’re Playing Their Game — And They Don’t Like It”

Texas Rep. Chip Roy — now running for Attorney General — joined Mike to expose how desperate Democrats are losing the plot and actively undermining the American way of life.

It’s “RRR-acist!”

On Richmond’s Morning News, conservative host Rich Herrera told Hakeem Jeffries to keep his “cotton-picking hands” out of Virginia unless he moves here and runs himself. GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans fired back: “Ditto. Yes.” Democrats and the liberal media instantly screamed that she's racist and demanded she resign.

VA Dems Appeal Redistricted Map Decision To SCOTUS

6 Found Dead In Shipping Container In Texas

Federal authorities are investigating the deaths of six people found inside a shipping container at a rail yard in Laredo as a possible human smuggling case. Officials say the bodies of five men and one woman were discovered Sunday during an inspection at a Union Pacific facility near the U.S.-Mexico border. Investigators have not yet identified the victims or determined where the container originated. A medical examiner believes heat stroke caused the deaths, estimating it may have taken several hours for the victims to succumb to the extreme temperatures inside the container. Federal agents are now working to trace the container’s travel route and determine whether additional people may have been involved in the suspected smuggling operation.

Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery Service

Amazon is rapidly expanding its ultrafast delivery service, promising some customers orders in 30 minutes or less through a growing network of mini-warehouse hubs. The company says the service, known as Amazon Now, is being rolled out across dozens of cities in the United States and overseas after first launching in India last year. The store-sized fulfillment centers stock roughly 3,500 commonly used products. Items available for rapid delivery include groceries, diapers, cleaning supplies, over-the-counter medications, electronics, personal care products, and even beer in some markets. The expansion marks Amazon’s latest effort to speed up deliveries and strengthen its dominance in online shopping. The company previously transformed e-commerce in 2005 when it introduced two-day shipping through Amazon Prime.

Cruise passengers quarantined after virus outbreak

Passengers from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak have now returned to more than 20 countries, where many are being placed under quarantine and medical monitoring. Health officials say a French woman who tested positive for the virus remains in intensive care at a Paris hospital but is reported to be in stable condition. In the United States, officials say one passenger who initially tested positive is not showing symptoms and will undergo additional testing. Meanwhile, 16 American passengers are currently in quarantine in Nebraska as health officials continue monitoring for possible infections. The World Health Organization has urged countries to closely track former passengers and quickly isolate any suspected cases as concerns grow over the international spread of the virus.

Judge To Hear Arguments in Tiger Woods DUI Case

Attorneys for golf star Tiger Woods are set to battle prosecutors in a Florida courtroom over whether his prescription drug records should be turned over following his DUI arrest earlier this year. Prosecutors are seeking records from a Palm Beach pharmacy covering the first three months of the year as part of their case against Woods. His defense attorney argues the golfer has a constitutional right to privacy regarding his medical and prescription history. Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence after deputies said he showed signs of impairment following a crash on Jupiter Island in March. Authorities said Woods was driving at high speeds on a residential road when his SUV clipped a truck trailer and rolled over. Deputies reportedly found pain pills in his pocket. A Breathalyzer test showed no alcohol in his system, though investigators said Woods refused to take a urine test.

Senate GOP pushes White House security funding

Senate Republicans say they are moving forward with a proposal to provide the Secret Service with up to $1 billion for security upgrades connected to President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom project. Lawmakers backing the proposal argue the additional security measures are necessary following last month’s alleged assassination attempt against the president. The funding would be used to secure construction tied to the planned East Wing addition at the White House. Trump has previously said the ballroom itself would be financed through private donations, though the administration had not publicly outlined projected security costs before the proposal surfaced. The ballroom project is expected to cost roughly $400 million, according to Trump. Critics have questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for the security component, while supporters say enhanced protection is justified given ongoing threats against the president.

Trump pushes federal gas tax suspension

Donald Trump says he wants to suspend the federal gas tax as Americans deal with soaring fuel prices tied to the ongoing Iran war. The president said the move could provide relief to drivers facing rising transportation costs, but he cannot suspend the tax on his own. Any federal gas tax holiday would require approval from Congress. The current federal tax adds 18.4 cents per gallon to gasoline prices and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel, in addition to state taxes that vary across the country. According to AAA, the national average price for gasoline climbed to $4.52 per gallon Monday — roughly 50% higher than before the conflict escalated. Lawmakers from both parties have previously supported temporary gas tax suspensions during periods of sharply rising fuel costs.

Trump, Xi to Hold High-Stakes China Talks

Donald Trump is headed to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions over Iran and global trade continue to grow. The White House is pressuring China to use its influence over Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. China, one of Iran’s largest oil customers, has publicly called for an end to the war while U.S. officials continue accusing some Chinese companies of supporting Iran’s military operations. Despite the tensions, administration officials are downplaying expectations for any major breakthroughs during the trip. Instead, both countries appear focused on maintaining stable trade relations and preventing additional turmoil in global financial markets. The summit comes at a time of heightened uncertainty for the world economy, with energy prices and shipping concerns already impacting markets worldwide.

Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Women's Access To Widely Used Abortion Pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect. Justice Samuel Alito’s order Monday allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. It prevents restrictions on mifepristone imposed by a federal appeals court from taking effect for now. The court is dealing with its latest abortion controversy four years after its conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed more than a dozen states to effectively ban abortion outright. Louisiana leads the current challenge.

U.S. Marshals Capture 17-Year-Old Suspected In Mass Shooting On Iowa City Pedestrian Mall

Federal authorities on Monday arrested a teenager in Georgia who is accused of opening fire last month near a popular University of Iowa nightlife district, injuring five people. Iowa City officials announced in a news release that U.S. marshals captured Damarian M. Jones, 17, of Cedar Rapids, near Atlanta. He faces multiple charges, including five counts of attempted murder and five counts of assault. He was being held in the Clayton County Jail in Georgia pending a hearing on extradition to Iowa. The release did not explain how the marshals tracked Jones down, exactly where he was arrested or whether he resisted them. It wasn't immediately clear whether he has an attorney. Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmerman Smith, who would prosecute the case if Jones is moved back to Iowa, said she didn't have any details about the circumstances of the arrest and didn't know if Jones had an attorney. Messages left at the U.S. Marshals Office in Des Moines and the Iowa City Police Department weren’t immediately returned. Police have said Jones was part of a large fight that broke out along a pedestrian mall lined with shops, bars and restaurants near the Iowa campus just before 2 a.m. on April 19. During a break in the fighting, he allegedly fired six shots toward the crowd and then fled. One person was shot in the head and another in the arm and chest. Two more people were hit in at least one leg and another person was struck in the stomach. The news release Monday said one victim remained hospitalized but did not specify which one or elaborate on that person's condition.

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Broadcasting from his home station of KRLA in Los Angeles, the Dennis Prager Show is heard across the country. Everything in life – from politics to religion to relationships – is grist for Dennis’ mill. If it’s interesting, if it affects your life, then Dennis will be talking about it – with passion, humor, insight and wisdom.

Sean Hannity is a conservative radio and television host, and one of the original primetime hosts on the Fox News Channel, where he has appeared since 1996. Sean Hannity began his radio career at a college station in California, before moving on to markets in the Southeast and New York. Today, he’s one of the most listened to on-air voices. Hannity’s radio program went into national syndication on September 10, 2001, and airs on more than 500 stations. Talkers Magazine estimates Hannity’s weekly radio audience at 13.5 million. In 1996 he was hired as one of the original hosts on Fox News Channel. As host of several popular Fox programs, Hannity has become the highest-paid news anchor on television.

Michelle Malkin is a mother, wife, blogger, conservative syndicated columnist, longtime cable TV news commentator, and best-selling author of six books. She started her newspaper journalism career at the Los Angeles Daily News in 1992, moved to the Seattle Times in 1995, and has been penning nationally syndicated newspaper columns for Creators Syndicate since 1999. She is founder of conservative Internet start-ups Hot Air and Twitchy.com. Malkin has received numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) national award for outstanding service for the cause of governmental ethics and leadership (1998), the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award for Investigative Journalism (2006), the Heritage Foundation and Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's Breitbart Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013), the Center for Immigration Studies' Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration Award (2016), and the Manhattan Film Festival's Film Heals Award (2018). Married for 26 years and the mother of two teenage children, she lives with her family in Colorado. Follow her at michellemalkin.com. (Photo reprinted with kind permission from Peter Duke Photography.)

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