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Today: July 03, 2026
Today: July 03, 2026

Trump administration

Interview|Political|US

'Quite sad': Rep. Goldman responds to NYC café banning him over his Israel stance

Rep. Dan Goldman is speaking out after he was banned from a New York City coffee shop over his stance on Israel. He tells Laura Coates that the coffee shop employee "couldn't have been nicer" but added that the café’s decision to ban him was “quite sad.” Goldman says Democrats must stop dividing themselves and find common ground to fight the Trump administration.

June 23, 2026
'Quite sad': Rep. Goldman responds to NYC café banning him over his Israel stance
MidEast|Political|World

Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran

June 22, 2026
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their

June 23, 2026
US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge blocks Trump's use of revamped immigration database for voter checks

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from using a revamped version of an immigration database for checking the accuracy of state voter rolls,

June 22, 2026
Judge blocks Trump's use of revamped immigration database for voter checks
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World

US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands

The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs for abandoned wells.

June 23, 2026
US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands
Crime|Political|US

Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov_ Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.”

June 22, 2026
Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
Crime|Election|US|World

Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional

Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional

June 23, 2026
Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean

The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America

June 22, 2026
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

U.S.

June 22, 2026
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to use homeland security funds to pressure states into election changes

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to use homeland security funds to pressure states into election changes

June 22, 2026
Exclusive: Trump administration plans to use homeland security funds to pressure states into election changes
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

June 22, 2026
ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return

June 22, 2026
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

A statewide survey finds majorities in farm country at odds with the deportation push reshaping their workforce.

June 22, 2026
In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US 

U.S.

June 22, 2026
Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US 
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week

June 21, 2026
The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

June 21, 2026
AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs
Arts|Environment|Science|US

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

June 20, 2026
Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

June 20, 2026
DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says
Economy|Political|World

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it

June 20, 2026
Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?
Election|Political|World

Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections

Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections

June 20, 2026
Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry

A federal judge has rejected former President Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter

June 20, 2026
Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
Business|Economy|Political|World

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

June 19, 2026
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports

Acting U.S. spy chief Bill Pulte is seeking to cut hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, CNN reported on Friday, as he prepares to take over the

June 19, 2026
US acting spy chief seeks to fire hundreds of staff, CNN reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Switzerland said U.S. talks with

June 19, 2026
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near

White House officials have for months delayed the release of a U.S. government report that outlines what it describes as

June 19, 2026
White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near
Economy|Political|World

How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's

President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama

June 19, 2026
How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
Business|Economy|Political|World

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

June 19, 2026
Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports

The U.S.

June 19, 2026
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

June 19, 2026
‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business

A tech-powered rally boosted U.S. stocks on Thursday, while crude prices dropped as supertankers sailed through the reopened Strait of Hormuz hours after

June 19, 2026
Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power

President Donald Trump believes that winning a second term in 2024 instead of 2020 has allowed him to return to the White House even more emboldened

June 19, 2026
Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power
Business|Economy|Education|Finance

The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

The Department of Education has announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable

June 19, 2026
The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war

Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran

June 19, 2026
Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Business|Political|World

US diplomats depart Latin America-focused mission amid clashes with Trump ally

Several senior U.S. diplomats posted to the Organization of American States have quit or been fired amid clashes with a Trump-appointed ambassador,

June 19, 2026
US diplomats depart Latin America-focused mission amid clashes with Trump ally
Political|US|World

Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally

U.S.

June 18, 2026
Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

June 18, 2026
Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash

June 19, 2026
Trump administration ditches plan to close a critical ocean monitoring system after furious bipartisan backlash
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts

Major stock indexes climbed on Thursday as semiconductor shares jumped, while Brent oil touched its lowest level in weeks before finishing

June 18, 2026
Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress

The White House provided a copy of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to the U.S.

June 18, 2026
White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress
Economy|Political|World

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

The U.S.-Iran agreement — the first signed by an American and an Iranian president since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution — is being hailed by its backers as

June 18, 2026
US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed
Political|Technology|Travel|World

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years

White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years

June 19, 2026
White House staff bids farewell to planes used as Air Force One for more than 35 years
Education

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination

June 18, 2026
Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Business|Economy|Technology

Tim Cook says iPhone prices will rise. Trump says Apple will make US chips with Intel

Tim Cook says iPhone prices will rise. Trump says Apple will make US chips with Intel

June 18, 2026
Tim Cook says iPhone prices will rise. Trump says Apple will make US chips with Intel
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

June 18, 2026
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP

Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China

June 18, 2026
Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels

June 17, 2026
Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance

The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation

June 17, 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated

The interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran’s nuclear program

June 17, 2026
The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs

June 17, 2026
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in

June 17, 2026
Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

June 17, 2026
NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans
Crime|Health|US|World

Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds

A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems collapsed and died in the “Speedway Slammer,” the repurposed Indiana

June 17, 2026
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds
Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was moving to challenge a reparations program for Black residents in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, while

June 17, 2026
Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program
MidEast|Political|US|World

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

Shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, U.S.

June 17, 2026
Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France

Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.

June 17, 2026
Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

June 17, 2026
Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S.

June 17, 2026
Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress
Americas|Crime|US|World

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

June 17, 2026
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Business|Environment|Technology

In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi

June 17, 2026
In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

June 17, 2026
US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
Political|Sports|US|World

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

June 17, 2026
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
Education

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights

President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies

June 16, 2026
Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Crime

Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding federal agents during a massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year

June 16, 2026
Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

June 17, 2026
Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae
Business|Economy|Political|World

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran

The Senate has tried again to advance a war powers resolution that would force an end to the U.S. military action against Iran

June 17, 2026
Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Interview|US|World

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith

June 17, 2026
JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a

June 16, 2026
Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality

The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear

June 17, 2026
White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality
Business|Economy|Political|World

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

June 17, 2026
‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

June 17, 2026
JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’
Education

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money

June 16, 2026
Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Political|US|World

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon

U.S.

June 16, 2026
Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models

A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them

June 16, 2026
Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
Business|Economy|World

US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal

U.S. and Mexican negotiators meet in Washington on Tuesday for a second round of talks focused on agriculture and energy in an effort to revamp the

June 16, 2026
US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal
Arts|Opinion|World

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

June 16, 2026
Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|US

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage

The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines

June 16, 2026
US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks

The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a

June 16, 2026
Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations

June 16, 2026
Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
Education|Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

June 16, 2026
Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Economy|US|World

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear

U.S.

June 15, 2026
US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

U.S.

June 15, 2026
US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models

Cybersecurity leaders at major U.S. firms, including Nvidia and Adobe, have asked the Trump administration to lift restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI

June 15, 2026
Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models
Business|Crime|US|World

Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons

Two Democratic members of Congress on Monday pressed the administration of President Donald Trump to retain communication records related to pardons

June 15, 2026
Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons
Business|Economy|World

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

June 16, 2026
US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

June 15, 2026
With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants

The U.S.

June 15, 2026
Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

June 15, 2026
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

June 15, 2026
Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey
Arts|Economy|Education|Health

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

June 15, 2026
Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

The

June 15, 2026
Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

June 15, 2026
Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

June 15, 2026
Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

June 15, 2026
Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
US|World

How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll

A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies

June 15, 2026
How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.

June 15, 2026
Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports

Senior Anthropic technical staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try resolving a dispute that has taken the company's most advanced AI models offline, Axios

June 15, 2026
Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

June 15, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
Economy|Political|World

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

June 14, 2026
Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
Crime|Political|US|World

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela

June 14, 2026
Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela
Political|World

Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing

June 13, 2026
Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

June 13, 2026
Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

June 13, 2026
America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it

June 13, 2026
Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
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Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls

AI giant Anthropic says it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

June 13, 2026
Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls
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US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to reinstall exhibits and signs on topics like slavery and climate change that

June 13, 2026
US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|US

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

June 13, 2026
Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom
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U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior

June 12, 2026
U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

June 13, 2026
Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
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Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

June 13, 2026
Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

June 12, 2026
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home

June 12, 2026
Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower

UK shares gained in a broad-based rally on Friday amid growing hoping of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S., which sent crude

June 12, 2026
UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower
Economy|Political|US|World

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would

June 11, 2026
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
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The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war

June 11, 2026
The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

June 12, 2026
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

June 11, 2026
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Africa|Economy|Political|World

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a

June 11, 2026
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
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Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'

The U.S.

June 11, 2026
Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'
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US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

The U.S.

June 11, 2026
US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill
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US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections

The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in

June 11, 2026
US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

June 11, 2026
US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
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High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll

High mortgage rates will keep turnover in U.S. residential housing subdued this year and next with very modest price rises, according to property

June 11, 2026
High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll
Americas|Crime|Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.

June 11, 2026
Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners
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Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

June 10, 2026
Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity