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UK Defense Secretary Resigns Over Military Spending

UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to invest sufficiently in the country's defense amid rising global threats. According to multiple reports, Healey cited growing demands due to conflicts in the Middle East and increased Russian act

Jun 11, 10:38 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

21 articles from 11 publishers

PoliticsHumanRights

Amnesty Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in West Bank

Amnesty International has accused Israel of conducting a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In a comprehensive report released on Wednesday, Amnesty alleges that forced displacement is part of a concerted state policy rather than isolated actions by violent

Jun 11, 3:37 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

4 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsImmigration

Lander Acquitted in ICE Protest Case

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge related to his arrest during an immigration protest last year. The case, which unfolded in Manhattan federal court Thursday, centered on allegations that Lander blocked an elevator bank at 26 Federal Plaza, the site o

Jun 10, 9:26 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Colombian Commission Proposes Suspending Petro Over Election Meddling

President Gloria Arizabaleta of Colombia's Commission of Investigation and Accusation proposed suspending President Gustavo Petro until June 21 amid allegations of election meddling, according to documents published Wednesday. The proposal cites actions described as 'extremely serious or serious' du

Jun 10, 6:56 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Nevada Governor Race Pits Lombardo Against Ford

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in November's election, setting up what is considered one of the most competitive governor races in the country. Both candidates won their party primaries on Tuesday as Nevada held elections for several key offices. The ra

Jun 10, 6:56 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Economy

Trump Embraces Inflation Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump has publicly embraced recent inflation data, stating he 'loves the inflation' as it relates to U.S. economic strategies during the ongoing Iran war. According to multiple reports, Trump believes current price increases are beneficial due to secret operations extracting million

Jun 10, 6:56 PM ET·3 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Elections

Flippo Wins Nevada GOP House Primary

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo secured the Republican nomination for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement in the closing weeks of the campaign, as reported by multiple outlets including PBS NewsHour and Fox News. The victory puts Trump at

Jun 10, 4:25 PM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

House Passes Pro-Labor Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act , a pro-labor bill aimed at accelerating negotiations for first union contracts, with bipartisan support on Tuesday. Twenty Republicans joined Democrats in approving the legislation, which would require employers to begin bargai

Jun 10, 4:25 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Hegseth Warns Cuba Against Weapons in Guantanamo Visit

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba to warn against acquiring weapons that could threaten the United States, according to multiple reports. The visit comes amid heightened tensions and increased U.S. pressure on Havana through sanctions and an oil blo

Jun 10, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Nancy Mace Concedes in SC Governor Race

Rep. Nancy Mace conceded defeat in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor after finishing fifth with just 12% of the vote, ending her gubernatorial bid following a decade-long political career marked by controversy and shifting alliances. Mace announced her concession on Tuesday night, sta

Jun 10, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Alaska Bars Same-Name Challenger from Senate Race

Alaska's Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a Republican Senate candidate who shares his name with incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska), is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in August. The decision came after an investigation launche

Jun 10, 12:35 PM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 7 publishers

Legislation

Ukraine Approves $97B Defense Budget Amid Escalated Attacks

Ukrainian lawmakers approved a record $97.2 billion defense budget for 2026 on June 10, allocating an additional $34.7 billion to bolster the country's military efforts against Russian aggression. The bill was passed by 242 lawmakers , exceeding the required majority of 226 votes. The increased fund

Jun 10, 10:17 AM ET·2 min read

26 articles from 6 publishers

Scandal

Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties

Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday regarding his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to multiple reports, Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014 but denied any involvement in illegal activities o

Jun 10, 6:11 AM ET·3 min read

12 articles from 10 publishers

HumanRights

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama Nitrogen Execution

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that Alabama cannot immediately execute Jeffrey Lee using nitrogen gas, upholding a lower court order that blocked the method on grounds it violates the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision was made in a one-sentence order de

Jun 10, 2:41 AM ET·2 min read

13 articles from 8 publishers

Immigration

GAO Report Finds Waste, Poor Conditions at ICE Facility

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report highlighting significant issues at Camp East Montana, one of the largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in the country. The report details millions of dollars in wasteful spending, unsanitary conditions, and inade

Jun 9, 10:50 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Deplete by Late 2032

The U.S. Social Security trust fund, which provides retirement benefits to millions of Americans, is projected to run out of money by late 2032, according to a report released on Tuesday. This date is three months earlier than the previous estimate and is attributed partly to President Donald Trump'

Jun 9, 1:59 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

Legislation

House Passes $70B Immigration Enforcement Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $70 billion bill on June 9, 2024, to fund immigration enforcement agencies through the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. The legislation provides $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) , $26 billion for Border Patrol , and a $

Jun 9, 11:55 AM ET·3 min read

25 articles from 13 publishers

Scandal

Vance Seeks DOJ Probe of Walz Over Alleged Fraud Inaction

Vice President JD Vance has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations of ignoring widespread fraud in social programs. According to multiple reports, a 205-page House Oversight Committee report released on Mon

Jun 9, 11:55 AM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 5 publishers

Scandal

Bank of England Warns Public About AI Scams After Fake Farage-Bailey Brawl Videos

The Bank of England issued a warning on Tuesday about the rise of AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Governor Andrew Bailey in a brawl with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage . These fake images and videos, circulating on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), were used to promote fraudule

Jun 9, 7:50 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Voters Likely to Back Troubled Candidates

Americans appear unwilling to abandon their party's candidates over controversies, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll . The survey highlights deep partisan divides, with two-thirds of party-aligned respondents saying they sometimes vote for candidates they don't like just to stop the opposing par

Jun 9, 7:50 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Paxton's Ex-Lawyer Backs Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Dan Cogdell, the lawyer who represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for nearly a decade during corruption and securities fraud accusations, has endorsed Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. According to multiple reports, Cogdell was part of Paxton's defense team during his historic

Jun 9, 3:42 AM ET·3 min read

9 articles from 8 publishers

Legislation

Sanders, Trump Back AI Public Ownership

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and President Donald Trump have found common ground on an unusual issue: government ownership stakes in major artificial intelligence companies. According to Reuters , Sanders proposed creating a sovereign wealth fund that would take 50% stakes in AI firms like Ope

Jun 9, 3:42 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu to China Military List

The Pentagon has added Chinese corporate giants Alibaba , Baidu , and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are supporting China's military, according to multiple reports. The updated '1260H' or CMC list, released on Monday, includes 54 new additions, reflecting Washington's security conc

Jun 9, 12:14 AM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 8 publishers

HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

ICC Suspends Khan Pending Vote on Misconduct Claims

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from duty following allegations of sexual misconduct. The court's governing body, after an 18-month investigation into claims made by a female aide in his office, recommended his removal pending a vote by the Assembly o

Jun 8, 10:30 PM ET·2 min read

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UK Defense Secretary Resigns Over Military Spending