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May 7 Evening Brief
In Washington
Sen. John Fetterman says he has no plans to leave the Democratic Party, despite disagreeing with Democrats on foreign policy and immigration. He says his views on abortion rights, marijuana legalization, LGBTQ rights, SNAP, labor, and bipartisanship have not changed, which is about as close as modern politics gets to a calm statement.
The State Department says it will start revoking passports of some parents with large unpaid child support debts. And a Trump-appointed FEMA review council has released its final recommendations for major changes to the agency, while the Air Force has approved $508 million to add missile-defense systems to tankers and cargo planes, a sign that even the big aircraft are being asked to dress for the apocalypse.
Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also met at the White House to discuss trade and security, but the session was abruptly closed to the press after cameras had been expected in the room.
In the Persian Gulf
The U.S. military says Iran launched missiles, drones, and small-boat attacks at American warships near the Strait of Hormuz, and that U.S. forces intercepted the threats before striking Iranian military sites tied to the attack. President Trump said the cease-fire with Iran is still in effect, while also warning Tehran to reach a deal quickly or face more consequences.
In court
A federal lawsuit accusing Ohio State of failing to stop sexual abuse by a team doctor has grown, with 30 former Buckeyes football players now joining the case. The claims stretch back decades and add new pressure to a long-running institutional abuse lawsuit.
In Mexico
At least five people were killed in a large fire at a fairground in Villahermosa, in southeastern Mexico. Officials have not yet given a full account of what sparked the blaze.
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