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Alaska Bars Same-Name Challenger from Senate Race

Alaska's Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a Republican Senate candidate who shares his name with incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska), is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in August. The decision came after an investigation launche

Jun 10, 12:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

9 articles from 7 publishers

PoliticsLegislation

Ukraine Approves $97B Defense Budget Amid Escalated Attacks

Ukrainian lawmakers approved a record $97.2 billion defense budget for 2026 on June 10, allocating an additional $34.7 billion to bolster the country's military efforts against Russian aggression. The bill was passed by 242 lawmakers , exceeding the required majority of 226 votes. The increased fund

Jun 10, 10:17 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

26 articles from 6 publishers

PoliticsScandal

Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties

Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday regarding his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to multiple reports, Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014 but denied any involvement in illegal activities o

Jun 10, 6:11 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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HumanRights

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama Nitrogen Execution

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that Alabama cannot immediately execute Jeffrey Lee using nitrogen gas, upholding a lower court order that blocked the method on grounds it violates the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision was made in a one-sentence order de

Jun 10, 2:41 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

GAO Report Finds Waste, Poor Conditions at ICE Facility

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report highlighting significant issues at Camp East Montana, one of the largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in the country. The report details millions of dollars in wasteful spending, unsanitary conditions, and inade

Jun 9, 10:50 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Deplete by Late 2032

The U.S. Social Security trust fund, which provides retirement benefits to millions of Americans, is projected to run out of money by late 2032, according to a report released on Tuesday. This date is three months earlier than the previous estimate and is attributed partly to President Donald Trump'

Jun 9, 1:59 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

Legislation

House Passes $70B Immigration Enforcement Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $70 billion bill on June 9, 2024, to fund immigration enforcement agencies through the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. The legislation provides $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) , $26 billion for Border Patrol , and a $

Jun 9, 11:55 AM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Vance Seeks DOJ Probe of Walz Over Alleged Fraud Inaction

Vice President JD Vance has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations of ignoring widespread fraud in social programs. According to multiple reports, a 205-page House Oversight Committee report released on Mon

Jun 9, 11:55 AM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 5 publishers

Scandal

Bank of England Warns Public About AI Scams After Fake Farage-Bailey Brawl Videos

The Bank of England issued a warning on Tuesday about the rise of AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Governor Andrew Bailey in a brawl with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage . These fake images and videos, circulating on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), were used to promote fraudule

Jun 9, 7:50 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Voters Likely to Back Troubled Candidates

Americans appear unwilling to abandon their party's candidates over controversies, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll . The survey highlights deep partisan divides, with two-thirds of party-aligned respondents saying they sometimes vote for candidates they don't like just to stop the opposing par

Jun 9, 7:50 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Paxton's Ex-Lawyer Backs Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Dan Cogdell, the lawyer who represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for nearly a decade during corruption and securities fraud accusations, has endorsed Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. According to multiple reports, Cogdell was part of Paxton's defense team during his historic

Jun 9, 3:42 AM ET·3 min read

9 articles from 8 publishers

Legislation

Sanders, Trump Back AI Public Ownership

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and President Donald Trump have found common ground on an unusual issue: government ownership stakes in major artificial intelligence companies. According to Reuters , Sanders proposed creating a sovereign wealth fund that would take 50% stakes in AI firms like Ope

Jun 9, 3:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu to China Military List

The Pentagon has added Chinese corporate giants Alibaba , Baidu , and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are supporting China's military, according to multiple reports. The updated '1260H' or CMC list, released on Monday, includes 54 new additions, reflecting Washington's security conc

Jun 9, 12:14 AM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 8 publishers

HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

ICC Suspends Khan Pending Vote on Misconduct Claims

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from duty following allegations of sexual misconduct. The court's governing body, after an 18-month investigation into claims made by a female aide in his office, recommended his removal pending a vote by the Assembly o

Jun 8, 10:30 PM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 8 publishers

Diplomacy

France and Germany Abandon Joint Fighter Jet Project

France and Germany have abandoned their joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet, marking a significant setback for European defense cooperation. The €100 billion Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project faced insurmountable disagreements over leadership and control between French compa

Jun 8, 8:21 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

Judge Blocks Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, ruling it an unlawful tax that violated federal administrative law and the Constitution. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by 20 states led by California. Sorokin fo

Jun 8, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

12 articles from 10 publishers

GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Trump Hosts UFC Event on White House Lawn for Birthday

President Donald Trump hosted a historic Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House lawn on Sunday, June 16th, to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The event, titled 'UFC Freedom 250,' took place inside 'The Claw,' a massive 92-foot-tall stee

Jun 7, 8:15 PM ET·3 min read

46 articles from 13 publishers

Protests

Cockroach Janta Party Holds First Protest in New Delhi

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a movement that began as an online joke, held its first public protest in New Delhi this weekend. Thousands of young protesters gathered to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing widespread discontent with India's education system and

Jun 7, 8:15 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Trump Ends NBC Interview After Election Fraud Clash

Former President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday after a tense exchange over his claims about election fraud and the January 6 Capitol attack. The interview, conducted in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, turned confrontational when Welker challenged Trump's ass

Jun 7, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

12 articles from 8 publishers

Elections

Kurti's Party Wins Kosovo Election Amid Political Deadlock

Kosovo voters headed to the polls on Sunday for an early parliamentary election, marking the third vote in less than 18 months as political parties failed to agree on a new president. Prime Minister Albin Kurti's center-left Vetevendosje party won around 43% of the votes with nearly 99.4% counted ,

Jun 7, 2:16 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Government

FBI Fires Analysts Over Disputed Catholic Extremism Memo

The FBI has fired five analysts connected to a disputed 2023 memo that warned about potential threats from Catholic 'violent extremists', according to their lawyer and multiple sources familiar with the matter. The fired employees included four intelligence analysts and one supervisory analyst. Acco

Jun 6, 8:55 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Raman Narrows Gap on Pratt in LA Mayor Race

Nithya Raman has significantly closed the gap on Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles' mayoral race, narrowing his lead to just 3,113 votes. According to the latest vote count from the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder , Raman now sits in second place with 27.1% of the votes counted so far, while Pratt has 26.

Jun 6, 8:55 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Hegseth Links Immigration to D-Day in Controversial Speech

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech to link immigration by sea to Europe’s wartime liberation, warning that the freedom won by Allied troops could prove temporary if leaders failed to defend it against today’s “invasion.” Speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery in

Jun 6, 3:07 PM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 8 publishers

Elections

Hunter Biden Eyes Potential Political Run Amid Family Feuds

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, has sparked speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028 after his active presence on social media and recent public engagements. According to The Guardian , Hunter has been engaging with critics and discussing his past struggles with addict

Jun 6, 3:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Politics

Alaska Bars Same-Name Challenger from Senate Race

Ukraine Approves $97B Defense Budget Amid Escalated Attacks

Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama Nitrogen Execution

GAO Report Finds Waste, Poor Conditions at ICE Facility

Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Deplete by Late 2032

House Passes $70B Immigration Enforcement Bill

Vance Seeks DOJ Probe of Walz Over Alleged Fraud Inaction

Bank of England Warns Public About AI Scams After Fake Farage-Bailey Brawl Videos

Voters Likely to Back Troubled Candidates

Paxton's Ex-Lawyer Backs Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Sanders, Trump Back AI Public Ownership

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu to China Military List

ICC Suspends Khan Pending Vote on Misconduct Claims

France and Germany Abandon Joint Fighter Jet Project

Judge Blocks Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax

Trump Hosts UFC Event on White House Lawn for Birthday

Cockroach Janta Party Holds First Protest in New Delhi

Trump Ends NBC Interview After Election Fraud Clash

Kurti's Party Wins Kosovo Election Amid Political Deadlock

FBI Fires Analysts Over Disputed Catholic Extremism Memo

Raman Narrows Gap on Pratt in LA Mayor Race

Hegseth Links Immigration to D-Day in Controversial Speech

Hunter Biden Eyes Potential Political Run Amid Family Feuds

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Alaska Bars Same-Name Challenger from Senate Race

Ukraine Approves $97B Defense Budget Amid Escalated Attacks

Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama Nitrogen Execution

GAO Report Finds Waste, Poor Conditions at ICE Facility

Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Deplete by Late 2032

House Passes $70B Immigration Enforcement Bill

Vance Seeks DOJ Probe of Walz Over Alleged Fraud Inaction

Bank of England Warns Public About AI Scams After Fake Farage-Bailey Brawl Videos

Voters Likely to Back Troubled Candidates

Paxton's Ex-Lawyer Backs Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Sanders, Trump Back AI Public Ownership

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu to China Military List

ICC Suspends Khan Pending Vote on Misconduct Claims

France and Germany Abandon Joint Fighter Jet Project

Judge Blocks Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax

Trump Hosts UFC Event on White House Lawn for Birthday

Cockroach Janta Party Holds First Protest in New Delhi

Trump Ends NBC Interview After Election Fraud Clash

Kurti's Party Wins Kosovo Election Amid Political Deadlock

FBI Fires Analysts Over Disputed Catholic Extremism Memo

Raman Narrows Gap on Pratt in LA Mayor Race

Hegseth Links Immigration to D-Day in Controversial Speech

Hunter Biden Eyes Potential Political Run Amid Family Feuds

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