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Obama Center Opens Amid Juneteenth Celebrations

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed visitors to the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Friday as Americans celebrated Juneteenth , according to multiple reports. The center, located on a nearly 20-acre campus on Chicago's South Side, aims t

Jun 19, 6:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Trump Unveils Qatari-Gifted Air Force One

President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Boeing 747-8 at Joint Base Andrews on Friday, marking the introduction of an interim Air Force One gifted by Qatar. The aircraft will serve as a bridge until new planes from Boeing are delivered in mid-2028. The jet, originally donated by the go

Jun 19, 4:57 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Judge Delays Biden Memoir Recordings Release

A federal judge has granted a temporary injunction delaying the release of audio recordings and transcripts from former President Joe Joe Biden 's interviews for his memoir, pending an appeal. The recordings are part of Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into classified documents allegedly m

Jun 19, 4:57 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Government

Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Three Veterans

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for their acts of heroism in battle during a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. The recipients were retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, and posthumously to Marine Col. John Ripley, w

Jun 19, 3:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Education

Trump Admin Cuts Student Loan Rates for Autopay Borrowers

The Trump administration announced a temporary one-percentage-point reduction on interest rates for some federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments, starting July 1 and lasting through June 30, 2028. This move aims to ease repayment costs as delinquencies climb to their highest

Jun 19, 3:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Hanson Advocates Monocultural Australia in Press Club Speech

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson delivered a landmark address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, advocating for Australia to become a monocultural society. During her speech, Hanson stated that over 51% of residents in Australia are born overseas or have at least one migrant parent, contributi

Jun 19, 12:54 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

ICC Prosecutor Khan Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended by Britain's Bar Standards Board (BSB) amid sexual misconduct allegations. This suspension follows a similar decision by the ICC itself on June 8. The BSB imposed an interim suspension with immediate effec

Jun 19, 12:54 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Meloni Rejects Trump's Claim She 'Begged' for G7 Photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly denied former U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo during the recent G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. According to multiple reports, Trump initially made the allegation in an interview with Italian TV channel La7 an

Jun 19, 9:08 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Georgia Lawmakers Delay Voting System Change

Georgia lawmakers have delayed action on replacing their current QR-code-based voting system, according to CBS News . The decision comes after a state law required officials to move away from QR codes beginning July 1. Lawmakers advanced legislation extending the deadline until January 2028 and crea

Jun 19, 7:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Tories Win Aberdeen South By-Election

The Conservative Party secured a historic victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, winning their first Scottish Westminster seat since 1967. Douglas Lumsden, the Tory candidate, won with nearly 50% of the vote , defeating the SNP's Richard Thomson by a majority of 6,050 votes . The victory was dri

Jun 18, 10:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Sanders, Mamdani Rally for Progressive Candidates

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces at a get-out-the-vote rally on June 20, aiming to boost three progressive congressional candidates ahead of the primary elections scheduled for Tuesday, June 23. The endorsed candidates include political organizer Daria

Jun 18, 10:20 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRightsMIXED REPORTS

Judge Orders Release of Wisconsin Mosque Leader

Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, has been released from ICE custody after a federal judge found that his detention was likely retaliatory for his advocacy for Palestinian rights. According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon ordered Sarsour's release

Jun 18, 6:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump-Modi Meet Amid Tensions Over Trade and Seafarer Deaths

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, amid mounting tensions between their nations. The meeting comes as both countries navigate a complex web of trade disputes and geopolitical conflicts. The relations

Jun 18, 4:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

De La Espriella Wins Colombia's Presidential Election

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential election after his leftist rival, senator Iván Cepeda , conceded defeat. The concession came days after preliminary results showed De La Espriella as the apparent winner with a remarkably narrow margin. With nearly all ball

Jun 18, 4:25 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Zimbabwe Passes Bill to Extend Presidential Terms

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday to extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The legislation, which requires a two-thirds majority, was supported by 216 lawmakers and will now move to the Se

Jun 18, 4:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rules for Texas Man on Gun Ownership

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man who argued that a federal law barring drug users from owning guns violates the Second Amendment. The justices sided with Hemani in a unanimous decision, marking another case expanding gun rights under this court's rulings. The 1968 l

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Limits Gun Ban for Marijuana Users

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday to limit prosecutions under a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns, finding such applications intrude on Second Amendment rights. In U.S. v. Hemani , the justices upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss an illegal gun possessi

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Fed's Cook Spent $1.2M on Legal Fees Fighting Trump Firing

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has spent nearly $1.2 million on legal services while fighting President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, according to ethics disclosures filed Thursday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The payments were made as part of Cook's legal battle against Trump,

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Prince Harry to Bring Children to UK for First Time in Four Years

Prince Harry plans to bring his children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK next month for a rare family visit. This will be their first trip back to Britain in over four years, according to reports from multiple outlets including The Daily Telegraph , The Guardian , UPI, and Sky News. Harry's visit coi

Jun 18, 10:12 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Church of England Apologizes for Forced Adoptions

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, issued a formal apology on behalf of the Church of England for its role in historical forced adoption practices that took place primarily between 1949 and 1976. The practice involved roughly 185,000 children being taken from unmarried mothers across Engl

Jun 18, 8:11 AM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Hegseth Announces NATO Forces Review

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American military forces in Europe on June 18, 2026, emphasizing that the outcome will depend on how quickly European nations take responsibility for their own security. The review is part of a 'NATO 3.0' reboot aimed at ensuring NA

Jun 18, 6:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Ohio Gov DeWine Calls to Abolish Death Penalty

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, announced on Tuesday that he now opposes the death penalty and believes Ohio should abolish it. According to multiple reports, DeWine cited data indicating that capital punishment does not serve as a deterrent to violent crime, which he had previously believe

Jun 18, 1:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

DHS Transfers All Detainees from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has transferred all detainees from 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a controversial migrant detention center in Florida's Everglades, citing concerns related to hurricane season. The facility, which opened on July 3, 2025, and was designed to hold up to 3,000 people, h

Jun 17, 11:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Lahmeyer Drops Out After Text Scandal

Jackson Lahmeyer, Republican candidate for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District and founder of Pastors for Trump, has dropped out of the race following a text-messaging scandal involving former Miss Oklahoma Caitlin Simmons Key. According to multiple reports, Lahmeyer announced his decision on Wedn

Jun 17, 7:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Obama Center Opens Amid Juneteenth Celebrations

Trump Unveils Qatari-Gifted Air Force One