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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsDiplomacy

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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

5 articles from 5 publishers

PoliticsHumanRights

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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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

16 articles from 12 publishers

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

3 articles from 3 publishers

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

5 articles from 5 publishers

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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HumanRights

Trump Admin Challenges Evanston Reparations Program

The Trump administration has intervened in a lawsuit challenging Evanston's first-of-its-kind reparations program for Black residents, arguing that the race-based criteria are unconstitutional. According to The Guardian and Fox News , the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion on Tuesday to

Jun 17, 7:43 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Brazil Court Convicts Bolsonaro Son for Judicial Pressure

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has convicted former federal lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, sentencing him to four years and two months in prison for coercion during judicial proceedings. The unanimous decision by the First Panel of the country's highest court man

Jun 17, 5:10 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Immigration

Judge Upholds Dugan Conviction in ICE Case

A federal judge has upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for obstruction of justice after she helped an immigrant evade detention by ICE agents in her courtroom. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman rejected arguments to overturn Dugan's conviction, which stemmed from a 2025 inci

Jun 17, 5:10 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Georgia GOP Rejects Redraw of Congressional Maps

Georgia's Republican legislative leaders decided not to redraw congressional and state legislative maps during a special session that began on Wednesday. This decision came after significant protests from Georgians and Democratic lawmakers concerned about the potential elimination of numerous House

Jun 17, 5:10 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

White House Ballroom Project Costs Soar to $600M

The cost of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project has ballooned to $600 million, with taxpayers expected to cover approximately half of that amount. Initial plans for the East Wing renovations promised private funding, but recent reports indicate a significant shift in financial resp

Jun 17, 2:55 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 5 publishers

Elections

Clinton Criticizes Biden's Reelection Bid as Costly Misstep

Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to seek reelection in 2024, calling it a 'terrible miscalculation' that cost Democrats the presidency. Speaking at an event in New York on Monday, Clinton argued that Biden's reversal of his initial promise not to run for a second

Jun 17, 12:51 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Mixed Results for Trump-Backed Candidates in Primaries

Trump-backed candidates experienced a mix of wins and losses in recent primary elections across several states. According to multiple reports, billionaire Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial runoff. Jacks

Jun 17, 6:17 AM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 3 publishers

LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Senate Blocks Resolution to End Iran Conflict

The U.S. Senate narrowly blocked a Democratic-led resolution on Tuesday that aimed to end American involvement in the Iran conflict without congressional authorization, voting 50-48 under the war powers law. The vote came as lawmakers await details about a memorandum of understanding announced by Pr

Jun 17, 4:16 AM ET·4 min read

81 articles from 15 publishers

Legislation

Streeting Ready to Challenge Starmer for Labour Leadership

Wes Streeting, former health secretary, has stated his readiness to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership as early as next week. According to multiple reports, Streeting expressed that 'uncertainty and paralysis' within the party must end and he would give Starmer the weekend to reflect b

Jun 17, 4:16 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

South Korea Ministries Disagree on North's Enemy Status

South Korea's Defense and Unification Ministries are at odds over whether the country's next defense white paper should continue to describe North Korea as an enemy. The Defense Ministry maintains its assessment, citing Pyongyang's ongoing nuclear weapons development, missile advancements, and milit

Jun 17, 4:16 AM ET·2 min read

15 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Robert White Wins D.C. Delegate Primary

Robert White Jr. , an at-large member of the D.C. Council , won the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C.'s non-voting congressional delegate seat on Tuesday. This victory positions him to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton , who retired after 18 terms in Congress and nearly 35 years of service. The he

Jun 17, 2:33 AM ET·2 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Obama Center Opens in Chicago Amid Celebration and Criticism

The Obama Presidential Center officially opened on June 18, 2026, in Chicago's Jackson Park. The grand opening ceremony featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Common, Christina Aguilera, Eddie Vedder, Bono, and the Roots. Former President Barack Obam

Jun 17, 12:38 AM ET·4 min read

27 articles from 11 publishers

Elections

Moore Wins Alabama GOP Senate Runoff

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican nomination for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in a runoff election that tested President Donald Trump's endorsement power. The victory solidifies Moore as the frontrunner to succeed Sen. Tommy Tuberville, w

Jun 16, 10:49 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Trump Moves Special Education, Civil Rights Oversight Out of Ed Dept.

The Trump administration has transferred oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and civil rights enforcement in education to the Department of Justice (DOJ), according to multiple reports. This move is part of a broader effort by Education Secretary Linda

Jun 16, 10:49 PM ET·4 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Immigration

Feds Charge 15 in Minnesota Over Anti-ICE Protests

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people with conspiring to impede immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota during the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge. According to multiple reports, the defendants are associated with activist groups Direct Action Minnesota and Black Cat Worker’s Co

Jun 16, 4:45 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

Elections

Vance Memoir Explores Faith Journey

Vice President JD Vance's new memoir, 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith' , offers a personal reflection on his spiritual journey and political career, fueling speculation about his potential 2028 presidential bid. The book, released Tuesday, chronicles Vance's path from growing up in Appalach

Jun 16, 2:40 PM ET·3 min read

7 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

California's 14th District Votes in Special Primary

Voters in California's 14th Congressional District decided who will fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term in a special primary election on Tuesday. The district, which heavily favors Democrats, includes parts of Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, and Livermore. The highest-profile contenders

Jun 16, 2:40 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

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Politics

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

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