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Trump Allocates $700M to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in the U.S. coal industry, invoking wartime authority under the Defense Production Act to expedite funding. The initiative includes upgrading more than a dozen existing coal-fired power plants and constructing two new facilities in Alaska an

Jun 4, 2:42 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

6 articles from 5 publishers

PoliticsScandal

SNP's Murrell Admits Embezzling £400K Over 12 Years

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has admitted to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party over a 12-year period. According to multiple reports, Murrell used false invoices and fake expenses to fund a lavish lifestyle, including purchasing a luxury motorhom

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

9 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsDiplomacy

US Sanctions Top Cuban Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions

The United States has imposed new sanctions on top Cuban leaders, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife Lis Cuesta Peraza, and several affiliated individuals and entities. This move is part of an escalating pressure campaign by Washington against Cuba's communist leaders amid a deepening e

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Legislation

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on AT&T, Verizon

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against AT&T and Verizon regarding fines related to customer data privacy violations. The court upheld the FCC's system for levying fines through in-house proceedings, rejecting the companies' argument that it viola

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Security

Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Info Case

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified information under a deal with federal prosecutors, according to multiple reports. The agreement resolves an indictment filed last October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating cla

Jun 4, 12:40 PM 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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Diplomacy

Sheinbaum Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Mexican Affairs

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs, escalating tensions between the two countries. According to multiple reports, Sheinbaum questioned the rationale behind the U.S. revocation of visas for two Mexican governors and made public a

Jun 4, 2:35 AM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General

President Donald Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general on Thursday during a Rose Garden event, according to multiple reports. Blanche has served in an acting role since April 2026 after the firing of Pam Bondi. The nomination comes amidst controversy over Blanche's actions aligne

Jun 4, 12:37 AM ET·2 min read

17 articles from 9 publishers

Legislation

House Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on Wednesday, directing President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before carrying out any further military operations against Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 215-208 , with four Republicans joining all voting Democrat

Jun 3, 8:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Republicans Gain Edge in Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Republicans have secured an advantage through mid-decade redistricting ahead of the November elections. According to PBS , new congressional maps could help Republicans win as many as 16 additional U.S. House seats in eight states: Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana

Jun 3, 8:47 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Hamawy Wins NJ Primary as Pro-Palestine Voice

Dr. Adam Hamawy won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, securing 28% of the vote and positioning himself to become one of the few Muslim lawmakers in Congress. His victory marks a significant moment for pro-Palestine advocacy in U.S. politics. Hamawy, an Egyptian-bor

Jun 3, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Protests

Albanians Protest Kushner-Linked Resort Over Environmental Concerns

Thousands of Albanians protested in Tirana against a €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner's investment firm Affinity Partners, expressing concerns over environmental damage and corruption linked to the project. The development includes hotels on Sazan Island and within t

Jun 3, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

13 articles from 9 publishers

Government

Trump Suggests Keeping UFC Arena on White House Lawn

President Donald Trump has suggested that a UFC arena being built on the White House lawn might become a permanent fixture. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, he compared the structure to France's Eiffel Tower, which was initially meant to be temporary but never dismantled. The UFC event is scheduled

Jun 3, 6:28 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Bessent Admits Threatening Trump's Acting Intel Chief

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed during a Senate Finance Committee hearing that he threatened Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s newly appointed acting Director of National Intelligence, with physical violence. According to multiple reports, Senator Thom Tillis asked Bessent whether it w

Jun 3, 6:28 PM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 5 publishers

Elections

Zach Lahn Wins Iowa GOP Primary in Rare Trump Endorsement Defeat

Zach Lahn won Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Randy Feenstra who had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. With 38% of the vote , Lahn secured a narrow victory over Feenstra who received 37.2% , according to multiple reports. The race was seen as an im

Jun 3, 4:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Pelosi's Successor Race Sees Chan Advance After Her Endorsement

In the race to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) in California's 11th Congressional District, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan advanced to the November general election after receiving Pelosi's endorsement, according according to multiple reports . State Sen. Scott Wiener holds a doubl

Jun 3, 2:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Mullin Cancels Noem-Era Contracts Amid Scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the cancellation of most pending contracts initiated under his predecessor Kristi Noem during a House hearing on Wednesday. This move follows bipartisan criticism and an internal review of Noem's contracting practices, as reported by Reuters . T

Jun 3, 9:54 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Scandal

Santos Faces Insider Trading Probe Over Kalshi Bets

Former Rep. George Santos is facing a federal investigation for potential insider trading after betting against his own attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address on Kalshi, an online prediction market platform. According to multiple sources familiar with the investigation, Kalshi re

Jun 3, 2:23 AM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Elections

Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP-Backed Map for Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision that Alabama can use its redrawn congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections. The new map eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, favoring Republicans and overturning a lower court ruling that found the plan discr

Jun 2, 10:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Turek Wins Iowa Democratic Senate Primary

Josh Turek won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. The moderate Democrat defeated Zach Wahls, who had pitched himself as an outsider against party elites.

Jun 2, 10:46 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Bennett Wins NJ Dem Primary to Face Absent GOP Rep.

Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's competitive 7th Congressional District on Tuesday. Her victory sets up a November contest against Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress since March due to an unspecified medical issu

Jun 2, 4:35 PM ET·2 min read

13 articles from 9 publishers

Security

WHCA Reschedules Dinner for July After Shooting

The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24 in Washington, D.C., following a shooting incident at the original event on April 25. The decision comes after careful consideration and input from members, according to WHCA President Weijia Jiang. The

Jun 2, 4:35 PM ET·1 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Immigration

US to Cut African Visa Hubs from 50 to 20

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday that the Trump administration is considering appointing a single official to coordinate its response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Speaking before a House committee, Rubio suggested this role would involve full-time coordination across mult

Jun 2, 4:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Canada Urges USMCA Renewal as Trade Talks Heat Up

Canada has formally requested the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for another 16 years, according to a letter sent by Canada's Minister for U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexico's Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard. The reques

Jun 2, 4:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Trump Allocates $700M to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

SNP's Murrell Admits Embezzling £400K Over 12 Years

US Sanctions Top Cuban Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on AT&T, Verizon

Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Info Case

California Governor Race Unsettled as Vote Counting Continues

Sheinbaum Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Mexican Affairs

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General

House Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Vote

Republicans Gain Edge in Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Hamawy Wins NJ Primary as Pro-Palestine Voice

Albanians Protest Kushner-Linked Resort Over Environmental Concerns

Trump Suggests Keeping UFC Arena on White House Lawn

Bessent Admits Threatening Trump's Acting Intel Chief

Zach Lahn Wins Iowa GOP Primary in Rare Trump Endorsement Defeat

Pelosi's Successor Race Sees Chan Advance After Her Endorsement

Mullin Cancels Noem-Era Contracts Amid Scrutiny

Santos Faces Insider Trading Probe Over Kalshi Bets

Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP-Backed Map for Midterms

Turek Wins Iowa Democratic Senate Primary

Bennett Wins NJ Dem Primary to Face Absent GOP Rep.

WHCA Reschedules Dinner for July After Shooting

US to Cut African Visa Hubs from 50 to 20

Canada Urges USMCA Renewal as Trade Talks Heat Up

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Trump Allocates $700M to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

SNP's Murrell Admits Embezzling £400K Over 12 Years

US Sanctions Top Cuban Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on AT&T, Verizon

Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Info Case

California Governor Race Unsettled as Vote Counting Continues

Sheinbaum Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Mexican Affairs

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Attorney General

House Approves Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Vote

Republicans Gain Edge in Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

Hamawy Wins NJ Primary as Pro-Palestine Voice

Albanians Protest Kushner-Linked Resort Over Environmental Concerns

Trump Suggests Keeping UFC Arena on White House Lawn

Bessent Admits Threatening Trump's Acting Intel Chief

Zach Lahn Wins Iowa GOP Primary in Rare Trump Endorsement Defeat

Pelosi's Successor Race Sees Chan Advance After Her Endorsement

Mullin Cancels Noem-Era Contracts Amid Scrutiny

Santos Faces Insider Trading Probe Over Kalshi Bets

Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP-Backed Map for Midterms

Turek Wins Iowa Democratic Senate Primary

Bennett Wins NJ Dem Primary to Face Absent GOP Rep.

WHCA Reschedules Dinner for July After Shooting

US to Cut African Visa Hubs from 50 to 20

Canada Urges USMCA Renewal as Trade Talks Heat Up

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