Conflicting Facts

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Newsom Accuses Trump of Politically Motivated Probe

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused President Donald Trump of directing a politically motivated investigation into himself and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. According to multiple reports, federal agents have sought records from friends and former employees as part of the probe. Newsom d...

Jun 15, 4:19 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

16 articles from 11 publishers

PoliticsProtests

De Niro Criticizes Trump in First Amendment Rally

Actor Robert De Niro delivered a scathing critique of President Donald Donald Trump during a First Amendment rally in New York City on Sunday. Speaking at 'Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment,' De Niro led the crowd in chanting 'shut the fuck up' in response to various remarks and p...

Jun 15, 2:26 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldConflictMIXED REPORTS

US-Iran Ceasefire Signed; Details Unclear

The United States and Iran have signed an interim ceasefire agreement to end their three-month war. President Donald Trump announced the deal on Monday, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement extends a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days...

Jun 15, 2:26 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Russia Attacks Kyiv Monastery

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Monday killed at least nine people, including five emergency service rescuers who were targeted while responding to an earlier strike in Kharkiv. The assault also caused significant damage to residential buildings and ignited a major fire at the Do...

Jun 15, 1:43 AM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 5 publishers

Government

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restore National Park Exhibits

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits at national parks that were removed under an executive order aimed at eliminating content deemed disparaging to Americans. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction requiring the restorat...

Jun 13, 2:19 PM ET·2 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Trump Storms Off NBC Interview

President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press" after becoming agitated by her questions about his baseless claims regarding the FBI and election fraud. According to multiple reports, tension mounted during the Sunday-aired interview as Trump insisted...

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

RFK Jr Denies Disengagement Claims in NYT Report

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vehemently denied allegations that he is disengaged from managing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), following a critical report by The New York Times . The report, published on June 7, cited accounts from a dozen sources who claimed Kennedy sho...

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Israeli Court Hears Appeal for Gaza Doctor's Release

Israel's Supreme Court is weighing an appeal to extend the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian doctor held without charge for over 500 days since his arrest in Gaza in December 2024. The court heard arguments via video link on Wednesday, with Abu Safiya appearing handcuffed a...

Jun 11, 5:08 PM ET·1 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Cancels Iran Strikes as Talks Progress

President Donald Trump canceled planned U.S. military strikes against Iran on June 11, 2023, citing progress in negotiations that had been elevated to the highest levels of Iranian leadership and approved by all parties involved. The announcement came amid escalating tensions following retaliatory s...

Jun 11, 10:38 AM ET·3 min read

129 articles from 16 publishers

ViolenceCONFLICTING REPORTS

8 Charged in U-M Intimidation Campaign

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Wednesday charging eight pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate University of Michigan officials and force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. According to multiple reports, the alleged campaign included vandalism against businesses...

Jun 10, 9:26 PM ET·1 min read

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FootballMIXED REPORTS

Judge Allows Texas Tech QB Sorsby to Play Despite Gambling Ban

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby can continue playing this season after a judge granted him an injunction against the NCAA's ban for gambling on college sports. According to PBS News , Judge Ken Curry ruled that Sorsby would suffer 'probable, imminent and irreparable injury' if he couldn't play...

Jun 10, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Trump Hosts UFC Event on White House Lawn for Birthday

President Donald Trump hosted a historic Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House lawn on Sunday, June 16th, to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The event, titled 'UFC Freedom 250,' took place inside 'The Claw,' a massive 92-foot-tall stee...

Jun 7, 8:15 PM ET·3 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Trump Ends NBC Interview After Election Fraud Clash

Former President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday after a tense exchange over his claims about election fraud and the January 6 Capitol attack. The interview, conducted in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, turned confrontational when Welker challenged Trump's ass...

Jun 7, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Raman Narrows Gap on Pratt in LA Mayor Race

Nithya Raman has significantly closed the gap on Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles' mayoral race, narrowing his lead to just 3,113 votes. According to the latest vote count from the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder , Raman now sits in second place with 27.1% of the votes counted so far, while Pratt has 26....

Jun 6, 8:55 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Rejects Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a resolution introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib , D-Mich., that sought to constrain President Donald Trump's military actions in Lebanon. The vote was 324-92, with most Democrats joining Republicans in opposition. The resolution directed the president to re...

Jun 5, 6:58 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire as Lebanon-Israel Conflict Escalates

Hezbollah's rejection of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire pact between Israel and Lebanon has cast doubt on efforts to end fighting in southern Lebanon. The militant group's leader, Naim Qassem, stated that the agreement did not provide for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. The ongoing conflic...

Jun 5, 8:39 AM ET·3 min read

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LegalCONFLICTING REPORTS

Meta Accuses Australia of Violating FTA Over News Tax

Meta has accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S., citing proposed legislation that would tax tech companies for not paying news outlets. The company argues the bill is discriminatory and violates obligations under the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement, while Australian me...

Jun 5, 2:38 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Germany Loses UN Security Council Bid

Germany suffered an unprecedented defeat in its bid for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council , raising questions about its international standing and leadership under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The vote, held on Wednesday, saw Austria and Portugal elected to two-year terms along with Trinidad ...

Jun 4, 10:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

California Governor Race Unsettled as Vote Counting Continues

California's gubernatorial primary remains unsettled as election officials continue to tally votes, a process that could take days or even weeks due to the state's mail-in ballot system. According to multiple reports, Republican Steve Hilton is narrowly leading the race, followed closely by Democrat...

Jun 4, 10:29 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

U.S. Military Strikes Kill Over 200 in Caribbean

The United States military has conducted strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September, resulting in more than 205 deaths. The Trump administration claims these operations are necessary to disrupt drug trafficking routes. According to multiple reports, the U.S. Sout...

Jun 4, 8:21 AM ET·1 min read

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PolicyCONFLICTING REPORTS

US Announces Medicaid Work Requirements

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced interim guidance on new work requirements for Medicaid recipients. According to Reuters , the rule requires able-bodied enrollees to meet an 80-hour monthly work requirement or equivalent activities starting January 1, 2027. The polic...

Jun 2, 4:35 PM ET·1 min read

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HomicideCONFLICTING REPORTS

Jury Acquits Store Owner in Teen's Shooting Death

Chikei Rick Chow, 61, was acquitted of murder after shooting Cyrus Carmack-Belton, 14, in the back during a chase from his convenience store in Columbia. Chow claimed he acted to defend his son Andy after the teen pointed a gun at him. The trial revealed that surveillance footage showed Carmack-Belt...

Jun 2, 2:14 PM ET·1 min read

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MediaMIXED REPORTS

CBS Fires Pelley After He Accuses Weiss of Bias

CBS News has fired longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley after a heated staff meeting where he accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the iconic news program. According to multiple reports, Pelley's confrontation with new management came following recent firings and appointment...

Jun 1, 5:56 PM ET·5 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Envoy Barrack Expands Role to Syria, Iraq

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has been appointed as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq, expanding his diplomatic role amid ongoing Middle East tensions. President Donald Trump announced the move on Truth Social, praising Barrack's outstanding work and strategic cooperation with the...

Jun 1, 12:02 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflicting Facts

Newsom Accuses Trump of Politically Motivated Probe

De Niro Criticizes Trump in First Amendment Rally