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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, projecting that the opposition Students’ List secured 135 to 140 seats, compared to around 105 for his Serbian Progressive Party. High voter turnout and student-led protests marked this significant political shift after Vucic’s 14-year rule.
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest polling ahead of the midterm elections. Retiring GOP Senator Thom Tillis is also featured in the programme.
In Miami-Dade County, Hispanic voters are shifting their support away from President Trump, with a CBS News poll indicating that 60% favour congressional Democrats in the midterms, compared to 39% for Republicans. Concerns over the administration’s immigration policies and economic discontent have contributed to this change.
The FBI has dismissed five analysts linked to a now-retracted internal memo concerning “Radical Traditionalist Catholic” ideology, a decision following internal reviews that cited procedural errors but no malicious intent. The memo has attracted criticism from allies of former President Trump, alleging anti-Christian bias.
The Senate voted 47-52 to block an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which will lapse on 12 June without further action. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the motion, citing concerns over warrantless surveillance of Americans. The legislation may be revisited next week.
The Food and Drug Administration has initiated a safety study on mifepristone, which could inform future access restrictions. The retrospective study will analyse hundreds of thousands of cases, with interim findings expected in July, as scrutiny on the drug increases following recent federal policy changes.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces ongoing economic challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Coordination among member states remains crucial for stability and growth.
The House voted to send up to $8 billion in military loans to Ukraine, facilitated by a discharge petition initiated by Rep. Gregory Meeks. The legislation passed 226 to 195, with support from some Republicans. Its future in the Senate remains uncertain amid stalled bipartisan legislation targeting Russia.
Four Ohio state employees, along with two co-conspirators, were indicted for their roles in a $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme, involving non-rendered children’s behavioural health services. Authorities seized 14 luxury vehicles, highlighting the scale of the alleged fraud.
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