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Trump Opens Great American State Fair on National Mall

President Donald Trump opened the Great American State Fair on Washington's National Mall on Wednesday, kicking off a 16-day celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. The event featured military flyovers, patriotic music, and speeches by Trump, who touted his administration's achievements

Jun 25, 5:25 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsProtests

Kenya Marks Deadly Protests Anniversary Amid Arrests

Families of victims and activists in Kenya marked the second anniversary of deadly anti-government protests with marches and calls for justice, while authorities arrested over 350 people and used tear gas to disperse crowds. According to multiple reports, at least 60 protesters were killed by police

Jun 25, 3:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Trump Calls Burnham 'Extremely Liberal'

President Donald Trump described Andy Burnham , the expected next British Prime Minister, as “extremely liberal” during a press briefing in the Oval Office on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, Trump stated that Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, would likely not support expanding o

Jun 25, 3:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

ICC Judges Sue Trump Over Sanctions

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges filed a lawsuit in the federal court in Manhattan against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, arguing that the sanctions imposed on them last year were unlawful. The judges—Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, and R

Jun 25, 1:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Permission Law

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law that required individuals to obtain 'express authorization' from property owners before carrying handguns on private property open to the public, such as businesses and hotels. In a 6-3 decision , the justices overturned a lower court's ruling that had

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Supreme Court Allows Trump to End TPS for Haitians, Syrians

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2026 that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 356,100 immigrants from Haiti and Syria, paving the way for mass deportations. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the court's conservative majority ruled tha

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Signs Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Shipping Lanes

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17 to reopen oil and gas shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal aims to ease economic pressure on Iran by lifting U.S. sanctions temporarily and authorizing a $300 billio

Jun 25, 7:18 AM ET·3 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Zimbabwe Senate Approves Bill Extending Presidential Terms

Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments on Wednesday that will extend presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. The bill also includes provisions for presidents to be elected by parliament rather than through direc

Jun 25, 5:34 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive Order

A federal judge in Boston blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail-in voting, preventing it from taking effect ahead of November elections that will decide control of Congress. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani sided with a coalition of Democratic-led stat

Jun 25, 2:04 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Judge Blocks Subpoenas for Transgender Care Records

In a significant ruling on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla temporarily blocked federal prosecutors from accessing the medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. According to CBS News , Failla called the government's pursuit of these sensitive records

Jun 24, 10:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Clashes with GOP Senators Over Iran War Powers

President Donald Trump engaged in a heated confrontation with Senate Republicans during a closed-door meeting, criticizing their vote to end U.S. military operations in Iran. The clash centered around the Senate's vote on the War Powers Resolution, which Trump argued could disrupt ongoing negotiatio

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

USPS Proposes Rule for Voter Lists

Postmaster General David Steiner proposed a rule requiring states to provide voter lists for mail ballots or risk delivery delays during a Senate hearing Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The proposal aims to ensure adherence to federal law and facilitate law enforcement efforts. The USPS cl

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

South Korea Arrests Shincheonji Church Leader

A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee , the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to join a political party. The court late on Wednesday cited the risk of evidence destruction by Lee. Officials at the Seoul Centr

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Corruption

Frank Carone Arrested in NYC Bribery Probe

Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested Wednesday morning at his Manhattan home by FBI agents. The arrest is part of a broader corruption investigation involving three others: Anthony Carone (his brother), Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu, and Crystal Chen. Acco

Jun 24, 6:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Seeks $87.6B for Iran War, Ebola, Farm Aid

The Trump administration has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding from Congress to address costs related to the Iran war, Ebola outbreak, and farm aid. The request includes $67 billion for the Pentagon, with allocations for munitions procurement, operational costs, and classified programs

Jun 24, 6:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Blocks ICE Arrests in Immigration Courts

A federal judge in California issued a nationwide injunction against the Trump administration's policy of arresting individuals at immigration courts and detaining them for more than 12 hours. U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts ruled that the policies were "arbitrary and capricious" and violated the

Jun 24, 4:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Demands Explanation for Kennedy Center Tarps

A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump’s administration to explain why a tarp was placed over the Kennedy Center’s facade after his name was removed from the building. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper demanded that the administration report by July 31 “the purpose and status of the tarp and

Jun 24, 4:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

DHS Scraps Plan for Large ICE Detention Hubs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has abandoned plans to convert large warehouses into massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, scaling back a key component of former Secretary Kristi Noem's $38 billion initiative to rapidly expand detention capacity. According to

Jun 24, 2:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

NY-12 Primary Becomes Second Most Expensive House Race

The primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District has become the second-most expensive House primary race on record, with $26.3 million in ad spending, according to AdImpact Politics. The race, which covers Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Midtown, emerged as a high-stakes proxy

Jun 24, 2:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Gen. Donahue to Step Down Amid Military Leadership Shakeup

Gen. Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, will step down from his post on July 2 after just 18 months in the role. According to multiple sources, including The Guardian , Fox News , and CBS News , Donahue's departure comes amid a broader effort by Defense Secretary Pete Heg

Jun 24, 11:48 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Trump's Iran Policy Sparks GOP Shouting Match

President Donald Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans turned into a shouting match over Iran policy, derailing discussions about the SAVE America Act , a controversial elections bill facing strong opposition within his own party. The legislation aims to impose strict new rules for voter registrat

Jun 24, 9:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Orders DOJ to Probe Oil Companies Over Gas Prices

President Donald Trump instructed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for not lowering gasoline prices proportionally with falling crude costs. He accused them of 'gouging' customers as pump prices remain high ahead of midterm elections. The average price of petrol in the US was $

Jun 24, 7:34 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Fujimori Wins Peru Presidency in Tight Runoff

Keiko Fujimori, the right-wing presidential candidate in Peru, has secured an insurmountable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages. With 99.8% of ballots tallied, Fujimori held a margin of just over 43,000 votes (50.12%) over her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez. Accord

Jun 24, 3:56 AM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Avila Chevalier Wins NY-13 Primary

Darializa Avila Chevalier won the Democratic primary in New York's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday night, defeating five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat. The victory marks a significant shift in the district's political landscape and highlights Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence as well as the

Jun 24, 12:13 AM ET·2 min read

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Trump Opens Great American State Fair on National Mall