Bulletin Brief

Federal charges for Texas Dem rep. Henry Cuellar (CNN, Reuters)

Cease-fire talks end between Israel and Hamas (AP, NBC)

Severe flooding in Houston kills one (NBC, NYT)

Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby (AP)

Bernard Hill passed away (CBS)

Hope Hicks testifies (CBS)

Stock market rises after modest job growth (AP)

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In Must Know News…

• Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar has been indicted on federal charges after allegedly taking almost $600,000 in bribes. Maintaining his innocence, Cuellar denies any wrongdoing and asserts his intention to fight the charges. Cuellar faces multiple allegations including conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and making false statements to a government agency.
• The latest Israel-Gaza cease-fire talks in Cairo ended with Hamas reiterating demands rejected by Israel, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to resist international pressure. CIA chief William Burns, a mediator, was reported to meet with Netanyahu and Qatari officials, but Israel did not send a delegation to the talks. Meanwhile, Israel's Cabinet voted to shut down Al Jazeera's offices in the country. There was no immediate comment from the channels headquarters in Doha, Qatar.
• After heavy rains cause severe flooding in the Houston area, ​​one child is dead. The storm overwhelmed drainage systems and roadways, prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings, warned of continued rainfall, and the potential for dangerous conditions to continue throughout the region.

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In Other Notable News…

• Racehorse Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3 horse photo-finish since 1947. Afterwards, his team of trainers walked away with a record 3.1 million dollars.
• Actor Bernard Hill died yesterday at the age of 79. He was best known for his roles as Captain Smith in the Titanic and the King of Rohan in Lord of the Rings.
• Donald Trump’s former communications director Hope Hicks testified in his hush money trial. As a witness for the prosecution, Hicks told of the former president’s attempts to suppress news of his extramarital affairs.
• Last Friday was the best day for the stock market in over 2 months, with Dow Jones rising 1.2%. This can partially be attributed to the creation of 175,000 US jobs in April, a modest increase that may ease inflation in the coming months.