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Alan Wilson Wins GOP Nomination for South Carolina Governor

State Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor on Tuesday night, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and securing his place as the GOP nominee in November's general election against Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson. The contest went to a runoff after no c

Jun 23, 8:30 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Tucker Carlson Leaves GOP Over Iran War Stance

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and longtime conservative commentator, has officially declared his departure from the Republican Party. In a recent podcast appearance, he expressed deep disillusionment with the GOP's stance on foreign policy, particularly its involvement in the Iran war. Carlso

Jun 23, 2:29 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Mamdani's Wins Highlight Israel as Key Democratic Issue

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won their primary races, marking a significant shift in Democratic Party politics and highlighting Israel as a key issue. The victories were described by some observers as 'a political earthquake' for Democrats, with all three winning candidat

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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HumanRights

Churchill Famine Artwork Removed After Outcry

An artwork at the National Portrait Gallery that suggested Winston Churchill deliberately allowed Indians to starve during the 1943 Bengal Famine has been removed following public outcry and a letter signed by over 50 peers, including Churchill’s grandson Sir Nicholas Soames. The video installation,

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rules Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Seized Property

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property seized after Fidel Castro took power. The 6-3 decision , issued on Tuesday, is the second in as many months favoring U.S. owners of Cuban property confiscated by the Communist government

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Khanna Challenges Musk to Debate Over DOGE Impact

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has publicly challenged Elon Musk to a televised debate regarding the impact of cuts made during Musk's tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The challenge came after an intense online exchange where Musk threatened legal action against Khanna fo

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Religious Rights Case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate and devout Rastafarian, cannot sue state prison officials who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs. The high court upheld lower courts' decisions dismissing Landor's lawsuit under the Reli

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson blocked the Trump administration's efforts to allow five states to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using benefits to buy soda and candy. The ruling states that the Agriculture Department lacked authority to approve such

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Rubio Reassures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his Middle East tour in Bahrain on Thursday, following visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait. His mission aimed to address Gulf allies' concerns over President Donald Trump's recent Iran deal, which seeks to end hostilities, reopen the Stra

Jun 23, 10:24 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonstrated significant political clout on June 23, 2026, as all three of his endorsed candidates won their respective Democratic congressional primaries. This sweeping victory marks a notable moment for the progressive movement in New York and potentially nationw

Jun 23, 6:22 AM ET·3 min read

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Media

Czech Public Media Staff Strike Over Funding Changes

Thousands of employees at Czech Television (CT) and Czech Radio (CRo) went on a 24-hour strike in protest against the government's plans to change how public broadcasters are funded. The legislation, approved by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's cabinet last week, would replace license fees with annual

Jun 22, 9:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the nation's affordable housing crisis, sending it to President Donald Trump for his expected signature. The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , received overwhelming support in both

Jun 22, 9:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas of Walz as Unconstitutional

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling that the subpoenas were unconstitutional and intended to retaliate against them for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts. According to

Jun 22, 7:10 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Judge Blocks Trump's Revamped Voter Database

A federal judge on Monday ruled that a revamped version of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, central to President Donald Trump's election integrity strategy, is unlawful and can no longer be used. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy gro

Jun 22, 5:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Media

ABC Urges Viewers to Back Network in FCC Investigations

ABC has initiated an on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support the network as it faces two simultaneous investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC ordered early license reviews for eight ABC-owned television stations and is investigating whether 'The View' complies w

Jun 22, 3:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China Restricts Exports to U.S. Defense Firms

China announced Monday that it is adding 10 U.S. defense companies to its export control list, restricting business with those firms. The move prohibits Chinese companies from exporting certain dual-use items used for defense and national security capabilities, including drones, robotic hardware, so

Jun 22, 1:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Offenses

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago. According to multiple reports from AP News , The Guardian , and Reuters , Donaldson, 63, was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of one

Jun 22, 11:07 AM ET·3 min read

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Government

Chicago to Create Gun Violence Prevention Department

Chicago city leaders are set to announce their support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention following a violent weekend that saw eight people killed and at least 38 wounded in shootings, according to multiple reports. The proposed department aims to address the surge in violence thr

Jun 22, 11:07 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

AI Spending Fuels Intense NY-12 Democratic Primary

Artificial intelligence industry spending has made New York City's NY-12 Democratic primary a key battleground for the 2026 midterms. According to multiple reports, AI-focused Super PACs have raised roughly $100 million this cycle, with nearly half of that amount spent on this single Manhattan race.

Jun 22, 9:25 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Abiy's Prosperity Party Wins Big in Ethiopian Elections

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party has secured another large parliamentary majority in this month's elections. According to results released by the national election board, the party won 438 seats out of approximately 500 contested seats, which is about 90% of those for which res

Jun 22, 5:07 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Polls Show Americans Divided on Iran War End

Recent polls indicate that Americans have mixed feelings about the ongoing conflict with Iran, particularly as gas prices rise and diplomatic efforts intensify. According to CBS News, many Americans believe the U.S. has not succeeded in its strategic or economic interests and doubt whether Iran's nu

Jun 21, 9:20 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Starmer Resigns; Burnham Poised to Become UK's Seventh PM in a Decade

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following growing pressure from within the Labour Party and poor local election results. The decision comes after Andy Burnham won a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Starmer for

Jun 21, 4:03 AM ET·4 min read

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GovernmentCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Blames Vandals as Reflecting Pool Suffers Algae and Peeling Paint

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., is facing issues of algae blooms and peeling paint just weeks after its $14 million renovation. President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for the damage, claiming multiple arrests have been made. According to court documents filed by a Nation

Jun 20, 9:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Protests

Bolivia Declares Emergency to Clear Protest Blockades

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, enabling wider military deployment to clear anti-government protest blockades that have crippled the economy for 50 days. Authorities began clearing roadblocks in La Paz and El Alto after Paz stated that the protests had evolv

Jun 20, 3:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Alan Wilson Wins GOP Nomination for South Carolina Governor

Tucker Carlson Leaves GOP Over Iran War Stance

Mamdani's Wins Highlight Israel as Key Democratic Issue

Churchill Famine Artwork Removed After Outcry

Supreme Court Rules Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Seized Property

Khanna Challenges Musk to Debate Over DOGE Impact

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Religious Rights Case

Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

Rubio Reassures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

Czech Public Media Staff Strike Over Funding Changes

House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas of Walz as Unconstitutional

Judge Blocks Trump's Revamped Voter Database

ABC Urges Viewers to Back Network in FCC Investigations

China Restricts Exports to U.S. Defense Firms

Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Offenses

Chicago to Create Gun Violence Prevention Department

AI Spending Fuels Intense NY-12 Democratic Primary

Abiy's Prosperity Party Wins Big in Ethiopian Elections

Polls Show Americans Divided on Iran War End

Starmer Resigns; Burnham Poised to Become UK's Seventh PM in a Decade

Trump Blames Vandals as Reflecting Pool Suffers Algae and Peeling Paint

Bolivia Declares Emergency to Clear Protest Blockades

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Alan Wilson Wins GOP Nomination for South Carolina Governor

Tucker Carlson Leaves GOP Over Iran War Stance

Mamdani's Wins Highlight Israel as Key Democratic Issue

Churchill Famine Artwork Removed After Outcry

Supreme Court Rules Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Seized Property

Khanna Challenges Musk to Debate Over DOGE Impact

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Religious Rights Case

Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

Rubio Reassures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

Czech Public Media Staff Strike Over Funding Changes

House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas of Walz as Unconstitutional

Judge Blocks Trump's Revamped Voter Database

ABC Urges Viewers to Back Network in FCC Investigations

China Restricts Exports to U.S. Defense Firms

Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Offenses

Chicago to Create Gun Violence Prevention Department

AI Spending Fuels Intense NY-12 Democratic Primary

Abiy's Prosperity Party Wins Big in Ethiopian Elections

Polls Show Americans Divided on Iran War End

Starmer Resigns; Burnham Poised to Become UK's Seventh PM in a Decade

Trump Blames Vandals as Reflecting Pool Suffers Algae and Peeling Paint

Bolivia Declares Emergency to Clear Protest Blockades

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