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May 31 0400 UTC Brief
In U.S. politics
Senate Republicans are still irritated with President Trump, according to aides cited by the Wall Street Journal, after he undercut John Cornyn’s re-election bid in Texas and pushed a deal they think helps him and his allies. Party officials worry the fight could slow work in Congress and make the Senate harder to hold next year.
In Maine, Graham Platner’s wife says she was deeply hurt after his extramarital sexting became public, and she accused a former campaign aide of betraying her trust. In Alaska, the Senate race got a little stranger, with another Dan Sullivan entering the field, which is not the kind of name confusion a campaign usually puts on a banner.
In international news
President Trump is pushing for changes to a deal his envoys reached with Iran before he finalizes it, asking for stronger language on issues including Iran’s nuclear material. Negotiations could take several more days.
Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel of “scorched-earth” tactics after fresh airstrikes and evacuation warnings in the south, warning that residents are being pushed into exile and calling for a ceasefire.
The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual blacklist of groups accused of sexual violence in conflict, citing credible allegations that include rape of detained Palestinians.
In public safety
A charter bus driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia killed five people, including a family of four. Investigators are also reviewing the driver’s licensing, training, and prior history.
In Alameda County, health officials are warning residents after a rabid bat was found near a sidewalk in South Fremont. No exposures are known so far, but they’re telling people to stay away from bats and to get medical help quickly if they think they were exposed.
And in the sky
A meteor exploded high above New England on Saturday afternoon, sending a loud boom across parts of Massachusetts and startling residents across the region. The sky, once again, declined to be subtle.
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